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[RIBBONSTART]s-boc.place1.jpg[RIBBONEND]1. SUTRA LOUNGE
1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa
949-722-7103
sutrabar.com[IMAGE1]
- “Aphrodisiac-inspired” cuisine.
- Diverse ethnic flavors served on small plates.
- Moroccan-inspired patio for large events.
- DJs, dancing.
- Plush surroundings in the 10,000-square-foot restaurant and night club.
Why they’re No. 1: Need a place to party for a special occasion? Sutra Lounge is just the ticket for singles. Guests have a good time, with comfortable seating and room to move around an atmosphere of intimacy. Sutra is the perfect place for bachelor and bachelorette parties. Creative, experienced staff knows how to put on a party. Private spaces available for small groups, or reserve the whole venue for groups of up to 500. Live entertainment and special cocktails attract guests from all over Orange County.
Claim to fame: The “aphrodisiac-inspired” cuisine appeals to upscale partygoers from all over Southern California. Sutra presents top DJs and entertainment weekly, and the large dance floor is attractive to bachelors and bachelorettes who can dance between cocktails in the lounge or the bar.
Inside scoop: “Sutra is a high-energy environment with great music that caters to the perfect celebration of any occasion. Sutra provides parties of men and women an experience that is not rivaled in Orange County. We bring the Las Vegas and big city nightlife to Orange County.” – Rob Arellano, public relations for Ice Entertainment LLC
Fan favorite: Guests step into an exotic old world at Sutra Lounge. Music, comfortable seating and great service draw men and women to Sutra Lounge to meet new people and party with old friends.
Fun fact: Set up your own bar and mix your own drinks right at the table. Select from the bottle service menu, and your server will bring you all your favorite garnishes and mixers.
– Lois Evezich
[RIBBONSTART]s-boc.place2.jpg[RIBBONEND]2. DAVE & BUSTER’S
71 Fortune Drive, Suite 960, Irvine949-727-055520 City Blvd. West Building G, Suite 1, Orange
714-769-1515
daveandbusters.com
- Happy hour Monday through Friday, 4:30 to 7 p.m.
- Late-night happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 9 to 11 p.m.
- Half off bar games on Wednesdays.
- Years in Orange County: 11
Claim to fame: Dave & Buster’s has combined the fun of gaming with fine meals in a casual, elegant atmosphere since the restaurant first opened in Dallas in 1982. Dave & Buster’s appeals to all ages, with a goal of offering the best combination of food, drinks and games in an ideal environment for fun. The company offers rooms and party packages for all kinds of special events. You can even rent out the entire facility for a major event.
Inside scoop: Enjoy a contemporary American menu and play games in a casual atmosphere. Billiards, shuffleboard and state-of-the-art video games are all part of the Dave & Buster’s experience. An “Eat and Play” combo is $15.99 and includes a choice of eight entrees and a $10 game card.
Fan favorite: “I like it a lot because it provides an opportunity for couples and families to have a meal and play the games. It’s a fun place where you can take the kids. Sometimes there’s a special where you can get money to play games when you pay for the meal.” – Lorie Dickens, Orange
Fun fact: Some drinks at Dave & Buster’s are mixed with Red Bull. The Million Dollar Slush is orange juice, sweet and sour and the energy drink. The Tropical Smoothie is flavored with strawberries, coconut, pineapple and Red Bull.
– Lois Evezich
[RIBBONSTART]s-boc.place3.jpg[RIBBONEND]3. CAPTAIN’S CABARET
23642 Rockfield Blvd., Lake Forest
949-951-8617
captainscabaret.com
- Adult club in Orange County for two decades, featuring pole dance competition.
- Adult club features dancers every night; begins at midnight and runs until 2 a.m.
- Club opened in 1986 as JAGG, the first under-21 club in South County, briefly became a Christian nightclub, and ultimately switched to adult entertainment in 1987.
Claim to fame: There are two stages at Captain’s Cabaret. Bottle service is available.Multiple flat-screen HD monitors allow guests to keep up with the latest sports events and news.
Inside scoop: “We have a shower machine where money rains down on the stage. A guest can shower his favorite dancer with dollar bills. There’s lightning and thunder, and they can really make it rain in there. In September we are bringing back amateur night. Women who want to take the stage and work the pole, not topless, can compete against each other and show off their skills. Voting is by applause.” – Les Hawthorne, general manager
Fan favorite: Guests at Captain’s Cabaret like the variety in the shows, especially the competitions in pole dancing.
Fun fact: Captain’s Web site says burlesque queen Dita Von Teese got her start at the club.
– Lois Evezich