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  • 5/5 Randy B. 2 years ago on Google
    What a hidden gem! Great venue, friendly staff and spacious seats.. Music needs to be louder but it's understandable to keep the volume down because of its proximity to nearby homes. Love this pls
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David Van W. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for the Back to Basics show with the Alcholics, Xzibit and Dilated Peoples hosted by Out Da House. This is 1 of my favorite places to see live shows in OC. Parking is free wherever you can find it. Security does a good job of patting you down to keep everyone safe. It is an outdoor amphitheater with seated chairs, but not assigned seating, (which I like better). You are free to roam wherever you want. The venue made it a full experience by having live graffiti artists, break dancers, merch tables & of course bomb food vendors. They have a good variety of beer, mixed drinks and even Liquid Death if you want some tasty water. The restrooms are plenty and easily accessible. Honestly I don't want to tell people about this place, because in the future it might be harder to get tickets to shows, but I feel I need to give credit where credit is deserved. Love this gem that most people don't know about.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tony R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very impressed by this venue, Its a small amphitheater with a generous general floor followed by 8 rows of seats on either side. I was here this past Saturday for the Landon McNamara and Eli Mac show. I had a blast meeting so many people. I am looking forward to coming back again for a show.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kat 1 year ago on Google
    Great small venue to see cover bands. Not a bad seat in the whole place! 4 separate bars, no waiting! They offer a small selection of food. Saw 3 bands with friends. Lots of free parking. Large dance floor. We’ll be back in a couple weeks to see more live music and dancing.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Albert (The Omega M. 2 years ago on Google
    It was my first time coming here and all I can say is, I Dig It!!! [Saw Bad Boys Blue and Trans-X 052022] A nice quaint venue for outdoor performances. I was actually impressed with the sound system and acoustics and there is no bad seat anywhere in the house. Food and drinks are fairly priced and the quality is quite good. Will definitely come back in the future when a band I like plays here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth P. 1 year ago on Google
    Top notch one of the best venues in Orange County. Before the new owners took over I never knew this place existed. If you want to see live music, go to the Garden Amphitheater. The place is great for a out door experience. The staff are cool, the drinks aren’t over priced and the food is great. I love the line ups that they put together. If you haven’t experienced a show yet, it’s a must. Thanks to Jon and all the the staff for all your hard work put into each event.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Buddy P. 10 months ago on Google
    Went to Gutterfest 2023... It was awesome! I'll definitely be going back to this venue! They have 2 stages. One indoor and one outdoor. They have a bar and food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 zach s. 9 months ago on Google
    Took my son to see the Radolecents and Mac Sabbath at garden Amp. The bands were awesome! The venue is clean, parking is easy, and the service was as good and fast as any venue of the same nature. They have 500 something seats and standing room as well. Food was standard stadium food. It was a tad expensive, but that's just the deal nowadays. The beers were 13 bucks for tall cans.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amber L. D. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a nice small venue with big venue drinks and food prices. It's nice to see a band that is up close. The show was done by 10 pm, which was odd to me, but it is in the middle of Garden Grove. Nice outdoor venue don't see that much anymore. Seats were reg seats. Not too many stairs. Bought 2 drinks 24 bucks small small cups. I think I had such a great time because of the company I was with.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jeff H. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to many venues, but this is the smallest one. Seats are like stadiums and no cup holders! Restrooms are like beach styles but cleaner. The concert was great, and the sound quality was good. There are bars at the entrance and on both sides of the stage. The main bar also served food. Free parking, which is a plus! Be sure to get patted down for guys only.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great venue, small but big enough to have room to dance and get from place to place such as restrooms and the bar. Great options for drinks and food. I would definitely attend again. The only thing I didn't like is the 10 pm cut off time. Let the music play....
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin B. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been to 3 shows so far this year, and they've all been great experiences. Easy to get to, easy to get inside, easy to access the restrooms, bars, and merch tables. The lighting and sound are high quality, and the staff are friendly. Small, intimate, open air setting.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 DJD33Z R. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome venue. Every seat is a good seat. 1st time coming here, but will definitely be back. Came to see DJ Quik and Suga Free tear it up. Full bar. I'm glad there is another live music venue in OC. Had a blast!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Caren O. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice amphitheater. There was some nice shade from the large pine trees. The music students had no electrical issues for their performances. Enjoyed our cold drinks from the open snack bar. Nice staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura C. 2 years ago on Google
    If I could give it 10 stars I would! I've traveled the world been to a lot of venues and this venue blew me away. It felt like having a AAA pass on a regular ticket. Small, intimate yet being outdoors you still have space. The stage is huge and there is not one bad seat in the house. The staff??? Superb! From the security to the bartender I had, they were top notch in customer service. This will be my new place for future shows. Hidden jem. Thank you! One of the best times I've had in the last 3 years.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris F. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome little outdoor concert hall. It's small enough where everyone feels close to the performers, but the seating is raised so it's easy to see the stage from anywhere. Wish we had a stage like this back home!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Linda L. 2 years ago on Google
    Not too big. Seats. And every seat is a good one! Standing area up top or down in the pit. Security is very cool, no hassles at the gate or inside. Sound is good WHEN it's working correctly--there was a issue the night i was there. Bad cord, mic kept going out. Annoying but overall ok. Staff was very relaxed which is nice. Beer + cocktails are served. Not too expensive. Some simple food snacks are served too. Parking in nearby city lot East of Main. Plenty of street parking too. U should be able to find something! Drive carefully around here. These small town cops are bored.

  • 4/5 Mariam S. 11 months ago on Google
    Free street parking, but limited, so arrive early. Venue was packed beyond capacity. Sit in the second row, because the mosh pit will reach the first row.

  • 5/5 Monica EvoluXíon-Holistic L. 1 year ago on Google
    First time at the grove amp on cinco de mayo weekend. General admission to see La Santa Cecilia. It was such a great outdoor venue. A bit chili at night so I understood why I saw some people in line with a blanket. There was no bad seat at that venue. It was amazing to enjoy such a great night. Mulitas and drinks from snack bar area were great! Bonus was opening acts Carlos & Charlos and Maya Burns, amazing trio and soloist. Overall experience was extraordinary. Looking forward to more experiences like this one .

  • 5/5 hail p. 1 year ago on Google
    garden amp is iconic, and hector (i hope the name is right, its been 6+ months since i asked because of how great he was) is the best, so kind and helpful! awesome venue that i cant wait to be back at soon!!

  • 4/5 Carlos M. 6 months ago on Google
    It's a small venue with great sound and no bad seat. Lots of security personel ( I was a little worried about that since it was an all ages event ) street parking so get there early. It didn't get 5 stars because of the restroom 😁

  • 5/5 Gal O. 8 months ago on Google
    Small, but it has a good layout to get around, out if aisles to restrooms and bar. Food and drinks were surprisingly tasty. Parking was easy free street parking. Plan on revisiting for other events.

  • 5/5 Darlene R. 9 months ago on Google
    This venue is the perfect intimate venue. Large enough to host big artists but small enough to have a great starry night view from any seat. The food is great and affordable, the staff is friendly. Highly recommend!

  • 4/5 amy c. 9 months ago on Google
    Great intimate amphitheater! Seating is very limited and gets snatched up or reserved with random articles of clothing, so arrive early and get ready to stand in a line. They had 4 bars set up, two outside the seating area, and two flanking each side of the stage. Plus, there are two seats of restrooms in the same places. We came a bit late, so we ended up standing on the side of the stage so the sound wasn't as good, but it was still a blast. Especially with the evergreen trees raining pine needles on us. They have loads of concerts! We came on a 70s tribute band night because a friends band was playing, and we will be back for the british invasion night for sure.

  • 5/5 James J. 2 years ago on Google
    I saw Maiden USA last Saturday night. The were incredible. I felt like I was at an Iron Maiden concert. The other tribute bands for Judas Priest,Ozzy,AC/DC, and Kiss were great also. The Garden Amphitheater is awesome also. The crowd is really cool and really gets into the music


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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