“Tiki bar fans, rejoice — and grab a place at Strong Water Anaheim. It’s a creatively reimagined classic of the genre, with its curio-shop-in-a-shipwreck atmosphere, its supercharged bar-food menu, its encyclopedic list of classic and creative tropical libations (zero proof options included), and its treasure chest of rare artisanal rums worth drinking straight.” Strong Water’s latest national recognition is a 2nd nomination for the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine & Other Beverage Program. Strong Water is only one of two Orange County nominees in any category for a James Beard Award in 2025.
The food menu is an important calling card for Strong Water, too. Their Galley Master (Executive Chef) is Steve Kling previously the highly regarded culinary force in the kitchen at Five Crowns in Corona del Mar.
Expected are some new libations. Look for The Lost Pearl Diver, Singapore Sling and the Blue Hawaii with coconut fat-washed overproof white rum, vodka, blue curacao, falernum, pineapple, lemon, lime and cane.
New is Weekend Brunch with delights including Bananas Foster Buttermilk Pancakes, Sisig Breakfast Burrito, Japanese Egg Sando and Loco Moco Bowl.
New to the evening fare are Eggplant Katsu and Pho Beef Dip with braised USDA Prime brisket, cilantro, onion, jalapenos and Dijonnaise and served on a baguette with fries and pho ai jus.
The in-the-works sister establishment, Double Luck, is set to open later this year. It’s conveniently located within walking distance of Strong Water.
Proprietors Ying Chang (Fleet Commander) and Robert Adamson (Prime Minister) join us just back from Chicago and The James Beard Awards.
