Elephant Bar Restaurant   

The Elephant Bar has been striving to make a name for itself in the restaurant game, and it has been making incredible progress with its fusion of pan-Asian, modern American and Italian cuisine. But, the safari-themed establishment is always going to be chiefly known for its inventive cocktails and tropical drinks. These concoctions coupled with its creative appetizer menu make for one of the better bar scenes in Orange County (one can order a cocktail and an appetizer during happy hour for about $7). The lounge is an enchanting room accented with leopard skin patterns and life-size elephant heads for decoration. The wild safari theme is much heavier in the lounge than the restaurant's dining rooms. Admittedly, some of the bars signature cocktails like the mojito and their version of the signature Mango Raspberry Swirl can be a bit expensive, but the trick is to order during 5-7PM when everything is a fraction of its regular price.