{"id":504091,"date":"2026-10-22T10:37:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T10:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/504091\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T10:37:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T10:37:11","slug":"7-orange-county-bars-and-restaurants-going-all-out-for-halloween-orange-county-register","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/504091\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Orange County bars and restaurants going all out for Halloween \u2013 Orange County Register"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halloween<\/a> lands on a Saturday this year, leaving plenty of time for more than handing out candy to costumed neighborhood kids. Across Orange County, restaurants and watering holes are trading their usual menus and decor for haunted steakhouses, gothic tea parties and a few peculiar cocktails. Here are several places getting into the spooktacular spirit, including a few starting the festivities a bit early.<\/p>\n

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\nPete\u2019s Spookeasy<\/a> (Huntington Beach)<\/p>\n

Pete\u2019s Sunset Grille, the Huntington Beach spot at the Hyatt Regency, is getting a spooky makeover through Nov. 2. Drinks include the blackberry-spiked Black Magic Margarita and a pumpkin-washed rye cocktail called Potion No. 13. Food includes Grill-Reaper Ribeye and Witches Brew Tiramisu. Free outdoor movies screening will be \u201cHocus Pocus\u201d on Oct. 24, \u201cCoco\u201d on Oct. 30 and \u201cGhostbusters\u201d on Oct. 31. Reservations required.<\/p>\n

Find it: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach; 714-845-4775, instagram.com\/petesgrillehb<\/a><\/p>\n

See also: Best of Orange County 2026: Best bar<\/a> | Happy hour<\/a><\/p>\n

Enchanted Treehouse Halloween Party<\/a> (Huntington Beach)<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Oct. 24, Treehouse on PCH at Pas\u00e9a Hotel and Spa will trade its rooftop surroundings for an enchanted forest replete with themed decor, photo opportunities and Halloween cocktails and bites. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight. Festive attire is, of course, encouraged. Groups of four to 10 can reserve cabanas or firepit seating with a shared punch bowl. The event is for guests 21 and over. Again, this is for Saturday, Oct. 24 only.<\/p>\n

Find it: 21080 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach; 714-698-6130, treehousehb.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Haunted Steakhouse at Darkroom<\/a> (Santa Ana)<\/p>\n

For Halloween night, Darkroom will ditch its usual menu in favor of an old-school American steakhouse, featuring costumed servers to boot. Expect a litany of steakhouse-ish dishes, including wedge salad, oysters Rockefeller, prime rib, creamed spinach, hanger steak au poivre and \u2014 glory be \u2014 Baked Alaska. Everything will be a la carte with specialty cocktails also available. Dinner runs from 5 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 31. Reservations strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n

Find it: 3751 S Harbor Blvd., Suite C, Santa Ana; 657-777-3275, wearedarkroom.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nThe Joker at Telef\u00e8ric Barcelona (Newport Beach)<\/p>\n

At this Spanish restaurant\u2019s Fashion Island location, the Halloween trick comes in a glass. The Joker, as it\u2019s called, combines wasabi-infused gin, sherry and parsley syrup with riboflavin (aka vitamin B2) lending the tipple an eerie green glow under ultraviolet light. A skeleton leaf provides the finishing flourish. Available through Oct. 31.<\/p>\n

Find it: 311 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach; 657-325-8881, telefericbarcelona.com\/newport-beach<\/a><\/p>\n

Mesa Wonderland<\/a> (Costa Mesa)<\/p>\n

From Oct. 28 through Oct. 31, things get curiouser at Mesa, which will host four nights of \u201cAlice in Wonderland\u201d-inspired merriment. Expect Mad Tea Parties from 6 to 10 p.m. followed by DJs and late-night costume festivities. Halloween night carries a cover of $20 after 10 p.m. Dinner reservations are separate.<\/p>\n

Find it: 725 Baker St., Costa Mesa; 714-557-6700, mesacostamesa.com\/wonderland<\/a><\/p>\n

Brides of Dracula at Story Bar + Kitchen<\/a> (Anaheim Hills)<\/p>\n

Afternoon tea takes a darker turn at Story where a \u201cBrides of Dracula\u201d experience pairs sweet and savory tea bites with gothic decor and cocktails. The setting will hone in on Victorian romance and vampire lore. The seasonal experience runs through Oct. 31. Reservations are recommended.<\/p>\n

Find it: 8150 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim; 714-253-3413, storyanaheim.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Selanne\u2019s Haunted Steakhouse<\/a> (Laguna Beach)<\/p>\n

The historic 1934 home of Selanne Steak Tavern will welcome costumed guests, fog, music and cocktails on All Hallow\u2019s Eve. starting at 9 p.m. Unlike Darkroom\u2019s steakhouse event, this one is strictly for drinking and dancing; no food will be served. Costumes are required. Admission is $25.50.<\/p>\n

Find it: 1464 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach; 949-715-9881, selannesteaktavern.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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