ELEVATED COMFORT
KITCHEN + BAR

✷ Located in Orange near Honda Center ✷

about PUBLIC LEGACY

Welcome to Public Legacy, a chef-driven dining experience focusing on elevated comfort food, hand-crafted cocktails, fine wines, and craft beer. We seek to empower the community with an approachable menu that revolves around fresh, seasonal ingredients and thoughtful techniques presented to accommodate a variety of lifestyles.

A table display of various dishes including a sandwich with lettuce and tomato served with seasoned fries, a plate of pasta with cherry tomatoes and olives, and a salad with leafy greens, accompanied by a glass of beverage.
Cocktail with ice and a pansy garnish in a glass on a wooden table.

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Dimly lit bar interior with people sitting at the counter, illuminated by hanging globe lights and backlit shelves displaying bottles of liquor.

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Modern cafe interior with abstract art and wooden furniture.
Plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce, grated cheese, and chopped herbs.
Empty modern bar interior with high chairs, tables, and abstract wall art.
Slice of cheesecake with caramel sauce, nuts, and blueberries on a white rectangular plate on a wooden table.
Interior of a stylish bar with shelves of liquor bottles, modern lighting, and an industrial design. The bar counter has various utensils and plates neatly arranged.
Cocktail glass with a brown drink and frothy white foam on top, garnished with a slice of green apple on the rim.
Skillet with cherry tomatoes, brie cheese wedge, arugula, and toasted bread slices on a plate.
Chic cocktail bar with modern decor, featuring a long bar counter with high plush stools, hanging pendant lights, and a backdrop of shelves stocked with liquor bottles and glassware. A vase with dried flowers adds a decorative touch.
Three cocktails on a wooden table with a velvet booth background. The left drink is pink with an orange flower garnish, the middle is white with a green leaf, and the right is amber in a coupe glass.
Plate of calamari with red peppers and sauce, hand dipping a piece into sauce.

REVIEWS

  • "Gorgeous restaurant for a date night. The drinks are very good and the staff is very friendly. We tried several apps and desserts as well. Our group enjoyed everything we tried. Highly recommend."

    ★★★★★

    - T B

  • "I had an amazing experience at Public Legacy! The service was fantastic, and the ambiance was accompanied by great music. The vegan "play on poke" made with tomatoes was a unique and delightful dish, resembling poke in texture. The cocktails were simply amazing!"

    ★★★★★

    - Cynthia T.

  • "Chef driven menu with super knowledgeable bartenders. Everyone is so friendly. Decor is incredible, comfortable ambience. Overall a great addition to the neighborhood. And even a destination worthy spot if you’re coming from further away."

    ★★★★★

    - Tim H.