HQ Gastropub - Huntington Beach - Huntington Beach (CA)

5 /5 WEST Coast: This place is rad!! The music is amazing, the atmosphere and vibe is great, and the food is phenomenal. The asparagus fries, deviled eggs, and buffalo cauliflower are my favorite apps. I am a ranch dressing gal, and theirs is great! The staff is friendly and helpful. Overall great experience. There are multiple bars and booths for seating- love the front garage door type windows too!

5 /5 Joseph Castrellon: Great atmosphere, good drinks, and good food. I ordered the black and bleu burger. It was very delicious. The fries were amazing. While the burger was on the small side, the flavor was explosive and made up for the size in some way. Ill double Patty it next time. I was just in the mood for a hearty burger. No prob. The staff is also very friendly and they seem to be happy working there.

4 /5 T H: HQ Gastropub has literally the best location in town—street level, right off the main drag, with window seating and open windows overlooking the ocean. They have two great big bars, a lively atmosphere, and the food and drinks are solid. What makes it even better is the connected speakeasy next door, Graceland, which offers phenomenal craft cocktails and specialty food items. It’s a perfect spot for both a casual hangout and a more unique, elevated experience.

3 /5 T B: HQ Gastropub has a fantastic location, which initially drew us in. However, the overall experience didnt quite meet our expectations. The food portions were disappointingly small, leaving us feeling like we didnt get our moneys worth. Additionally, the drinks were on the pricey side, making it hard to justify the cost. The atmosphere was another downside. The music was incredibly loud, making it difficult to hold a conversation without shouting. This took away from the dining experience, as we couldnt fully enjoy the company of our group. Service was slower than we anticipated. We had to wait longer than expected for our orders to arrive, and it felt like the staff was stretched thin. Despite these drawbacks, the location is undeniably great, and it could have potential with some improvements. For now, its a mixed bag.