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The Recess Room

The Recess Room The Recess Room, located on Brookhurst Street in Fountain Valley, is a cocktail bar and American restaurant dreamed up by five lifelong friends who wanted to share good food, good drinks, and reminisce about good times. With an executive chef serving up bold and rich dishes like Bone Marrow Mac & Cheese and a Pork Belly BLT made with homegrown ingredients from their onsite garden, The Recess Room offers an ideal spot to wine and dine and just enjoy each other's company.
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Crispy, savory and bursting with flavor. A Recess Room favorite. 📍18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92780🥃 Join u...
08/24/2022

Crispy, savory and bursting with flavor. A Recess Room favorite.

📍18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92780
🥃 Join us for HH T-TH, 5pm-7pm!

THIS SATURDAY 7/6 - Party with at The Recess Room and enjoy drinks by our guest bartender “Jennifer “Nuky” Pham is a V...
08/05/2022

THIS SATURDAY 7/6 - Party with at The Recess Room and enjoy drinks by our guest bartender

“Jennifer “Nuky” Pham is a Vietnamese American entrepreneur from Chicago. She has over 15 years experience in the bar industry serving up drinks and coordinating events. She has a cocktail business called "cocktails With Nuky" offering cocktail kits, live demonstrations and hosting private events. She loves collaborating with creatives interested in uplifting the Asian & BIPOC communities. She is a community leader and co-founder of Haibayô which is a platform that connects Southeast Asian and BIPOC Artists, entrepreneurs, performers and musicians, curating spaces and festivals based in the Asia on Argyle corridor of Chicago.

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Featured drink:
"Lychee Cha-Cha-Cha"
Vodka, Lychee Juice, Ginger Syrup, Lime Juice, Seltzer, Mint and Lychee garnish

Named after the many nights my Vietnamese parents dragged me to all their late night Cha Cha Cha parties and me finding joy in Lychees on ice. “

It’s 🤤 start your week off right with us and join us tonight for our $3 taco special. 📍18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain V...
08/02/2022

It’s 🤤 start your week off right with us and join us tonight for our $3 taco special.

📍18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92780
🥃 Join us for HH T-TH, 5pm-7pm!

Thank you to for being our guest bartender for Daiq it up! We loved having you and your delicious cocktails 🤤 shout out...
07/23/2022

Thank you to for being our guest bartender for Daiq it up! We loved having you and your delicious cocktails 🤤 shout out to for joining us as well! Special thank you to of for helping make the event happen.

📍18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92780
🥃 Join us for HH T-TH, 5pm-7pm!

Treat yourself tonight! CHEFS SPECIAL: Carnitas the Recess way 🌮Double corn tortilla, onion cilantro lime crema, salsa v...
07/23/2022

Treat yourself tonight! CHEFS SPECIAL: Carnitas the Recess way 🌮

Double corn tortilla, onion cilantro lime crema, salsa verde, micro corn, pickled veggies

📍18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92780
🥃 Join us for HH T-TH, 5pm-7pm!

The is on! Keep your ticket stub and join us for a cold beer on the house. We’ll see you this weekend! 📍18380 Brookhurs...
07/22/2022

The is on! Keep your ticket stub and join us for a cold beer on the house. We’ll see you this weekend!

📍18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92780
🥃 Join us for HH T-TH, 5pm-7pm!

Are you ready for back that DAIQ up?! In honor of Daiquiri Day we are excited to host of for our DAIQ OFF! We are open...
07/21/2022

Are you ready for back that DAIQ up?! In honor of Daiquiri Day we are excited to host of for our DAIQ OFF! We are open late, Karaoke 8-12! See you at 5!

📍18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92780
🥃 Join us for HH T-TH, 5pm-7pm!

The Recess Room Delicatessen is now OPEN and we are excited to serve you for LUNCH 11:30am-2:30pm Tuesday-Friday come in...
07/19/2022

The Recess Room Delicatessen is now OPEN and we are excited to serve you for LUNCH 11:30am-2:30pm Tuesday-Friday come in today and try one of our sandwiches and happy hour beers!

📸: “Field Trip”

📍18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92780
🥃 Join us for HH T-TH, 5pm-7pm!

FREE tasting tonight hosted by and Don’t forget that Whiskey Wednesdays has $10 old fashioned/manhatten/sour!
06/29/2022

FREE tasting tonight hosted by and

Don’t forget that Whiskey Wednesdays has $10 old fashioned/manhatten/sour!

Last month the team at in Fountain Valley, California had the amazing honor of hosting the first annual Punch Out, a p...
06/26/2022

Last month the team at in Fountain Valley, California had the amazing honor of hosting the first annual Punch Out, a punch cocktail competition. With the help of and our Bar Manager along side the team of and , we saw the orange county community come together in a killer show! We cant wait for next year and a huge congratulations to our Champion ! Rock on.

Shout out to all the competitors!


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Check out one of our new items tonight! PEANUT CRUSTED HALIBUTgrilled spring onion, blistered cherry tomatoes, fried gla...
06/25/2022

Check out one of our new items tonight!

PEANUT CRUSTED HALIBUT
grilled spring onion, blistered cherry tomatoes, fried glass noodles, turmeric curry emulsion

📍18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92780
🥃 Join us for HH T-TH, 5pm-7pm!

For the few that haven’t tried our Birria Tacos.. try them with a La Diabla or out Reading Boy cocktail!📍18380 Brookhurs...
06/22/2022

For the few that haven’t tried our Birria Tacos.. try them with a La Diabla or out Reading Boy cocktail!

📍18380 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92780
🥃 Join us for HH T-TH, 5pm-7pm!

Address

18380 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA
92708

The Recess Room is located on Brookhurst Street in Fountain Valley. If you're taking public transport, you can take the bus to the nearest stop and walk a short distance to the address. Alternatively, if you're driving, there is street parking available as well as several public parking lots nearby.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 12am
Saturday 5pm - 12am
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

Telephone

(714) 377-0398

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What people say

The Recess Room on Brookhurst Street in Fountain Valley is a must-visit for anyone looking for a unique dining experience. This American restaurant and cocktail bar offers an ambiance that is unmatched, with tapas made from homegrown ingredients sourced from their onsite garden. The story behind the restaurant is heartwarming, as it was founded by five lifelong friends who met during recess on a Fountain Valley playground. Their passion for their hometown and good food has resulted in the creation of The Recess Room.

The menu at The Recess Room is bold and rich, featuring dishes like Bone Marrow Mac & Cheese and a Pork Belly BLT that are sure to satisfy any craving. The use of homegrown ingredients adds an extra layer of freshness to each dish, making every bite memorable. And let's not forget about the cocktails - they are expertly crafted and pair perfectly with the food.

Overall, The Recess Room provides an ideal spot to wine and dine with friends or loved ones while enjoying each other's company in a cozy atmosphere. It's clear that the team at The Recess Room puts their heart and soul into every aspect of the restaurant, resulting in an unforgettable dining experience.

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