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112 E. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832

714-525-8888

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Best Lounge
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): American, Appetizers, Grill, Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches, Soups

Hours: Daily 5pm-2am

Price: $$$, $$$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Attire: Casual

Features: Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible

Serving: Dinner, Late Night

Entertainment: Live Entertainment
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Street

Description

This downtown spot has successfully separated itself from the herd of local sud-slingers with unique aesthetic flourishes. Remarkably, the bar itself is table high, and patrons are seated in cushy, broad-backed chairs. The recessed liquor shelves feature opaque surfaces through which constantly changing colors shine and the tin ceiling is embellished with stamped floral patterns. The bar staff mixes up a menagerie of martinis from classic to watermelon as well as other alcoholic concoctions. However, local beer lovers will be delighted to know the lounge serves a tasty micro-number from Placentia's The Bruery, a spicy summer ale called Trade Winds. DJs regularly spin salsa, soul and funk and include appearances from KCRW's own Jeremy Sole as well as resident DJ Bobby Soul. More known for its great music and beautifully lit lounge than its food, although one could imagine Sinatra eating here if he was into artisan flatbreads.

DJ Lito

9:00 p.m. every Sat.
Anything & Everything

10:00 p.m. every Mon.

Just because this club specializes in grooves of the Samba, Soul and Hip-Hop variety doesn't mean it's incapable of putting on a stellar indie show...
Ladies' Night

5:00 p.m. every Thu.

with DJ Cocoe

2011 | Best Lounge

Many of OC's illustrious watering holes are keen on attaching the word "lounge" to their signage. Some spots need to be reminded that most folks wouldn't apply that term to places with a funky smell and a barren, concrete floor. The Commonwealth in Fullerton actually lives up to its moniker by offering thirsty patrons a comfortable place to sip well-balanced Manhattans and martinis in a comfortably outfitted room while spending idle moments listening to good music or chatting with hip... More »
2010 | Best Rock Club

Toeing the line between upscale dance hall and bubbling cauldron of underground talent, Commonwealth Lounge is one of the few bars that bends the parameters of rock & roll in as many ways as the law allows. A fervent harvest of psychedelic '60s revivals, guitar-tapping prog artists and Latin-flavored jam bands is a blessed, regular occurrence. Not to mention that such talent balances well with the club's cavalcade of notable funk and hip-hop acts. Commonwealth's loud,... More »

Chuck Boogie Trio

By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, June 30, 2011

The Chuck Boogie Trio is a jazz band whose Hammond organ-fueled grooviness hearkens back to the golden age of the coffeehouse. It seems there was a time (before Starbucks domination) when a person could grab a hot cup of joe and listen to some pas... More »
The Mumlers

By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, June 16, 2011

San Jose's the Mumlers just might give ultra-hip garage band the Black Lips a run for their money. Like the Lips, the Mumlers specialize in a 1960s fuzzy, dirty garage-y sound. But unlike their ham-fisted, clichè-laden counterparts who still think... More »
The Soul Hustlers

By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, June 02, 2011

When it comes to Latin-infused funk grooves, the Soul Hustlers are tops. This group of cats, featuring Commonwealth Lounge house DJ Bobby Soul, lays down smooth chicka-chicka rhythms accompanied by some sweet wind instruments and backed by soulful... More »
Peyote Players

By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, June 02, 2011

In line with what their name suggests, the Peyote Players are out there. Rocking a proggish, indie-rock sound, the band fall somewhere between the howling haunting of Mars Volta and instrumental nimbleness of bands such as Do Make Say Think and th... More »
DJ Bobby Soul

By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, February 03, 2011

For those audiophiles who want to avoid the loud, distorted guitars of any number of bands playing the Fullerton area this Friday, DJ Bobby Soul has the prescription. The in-house talent director for the Commonwealth Lounge, this guy has spent yea... More »
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Dinner Menu

Appetizers

$15.00

Artisan Cheese Platter
selection of four cheeses served with toasted bread points, crackers and dried fruit

$15.00

Ahi Tuna Tower
sushi grade ahi tossed with diced cucumber and sesame dressing layered with avocado and crispy wonton skins

$11.00

Tender Lovin’
hand battered boneless chicken, tossed with chunky bleu cheese & “frank’s red hot” sauce

$13.00

Double Time Calamari
served traditional or sweet & spicy thai style

$12.00

Grilled Artichoke
grilled artichoke brushed with garlic oil, served with horseradish aioli and drawn butter

$14.00

Danish Baked Brie
wrapped in a puff pastry, baked and topped with apricot walnut jam served with red grapes and crackers

$14.00

Shrimp Cocktail
jumbo prawns served with cocktail sauce, horseradish and fresh lemon

$12.00

Prime Dip Sliders
shaved prime rib with havarti cheese and barbecue jus on toasted sourdough rolls with horseradish aioli

$12.00

Pigs In A Blanket
braised smoked sausage wrapped in a puff pastry, baked and served with mustard seed honey dijon

Salads

$10.00

Caesar Romano
chopped romaine, garlic croutons and shredded parmesan tossed with a creamy romano caesar dressing

$13.00

Take It Easy, Caprese
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted garlic on a bed of spinach and onions, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, finished with fresh basil chiffonade and balsamic vinegar

$14.00

Aztec Chicken Salad
roasted chicken, fried banana, avocado, mango, pepitas, and toasted coconut tossed with spring greens and creamy cilantro lime dressing

Entrees

$30.00

Marshall Ribeye
eighteen ounce meyer bone-in prime rib-eye served with garlic romano mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and maitre d’ butter

$30.00

Delgonzico
sixteen ounce bone-in prime new york steak served with garlic romano mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

$29.00

Dg's Filet
eight ounce meyer prime filet mignon served with garlic romano mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and horseradish aioli

$27.00

Baby Back Ribs
slow roasted, house rubbed baby back ribs basted with cannonball barbecue sauce served with garlic romano mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

$20.00

Statler Chicken
ten ounce single bone breast of chicken in lemon garlic marinade, grilled and served with garlic romano mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

$26.00

Kurobuta Berkshire Pork Chop
twelve ounce kurobuta pork chop with balsamic pomegranate reduction served with garlic romano mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

$24.00

Mel’s Pan Seared Salmon
wild caught king salmon in brown sugar soy marinade, served with butter brown rice and grilled asparagus

Market Fish
ask your server for today’s fresh catch from dry dock

$14.00

Fatty Arbuckle
three quarter pound prime ground sirloin, cheddar and goat cheese, apple-wood smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, hothouse tomatoes, and caramelized shallots on a whole wheat bun

$14.00

Monte Cristo
black forest ham, roasted turkey and swiss cheese on sourdough, battered, and fried, dusted with powdered sugar, served with strawberry preserves and tater tots

Crocks

$6.00

Aggie’s Clam Chowder

$6.00

French Onion Au Gratin

$6.00

Bowties N Cheese

Grilled Flatbreads

$13.00

Barbecue Chicken
grilled chicken, cannonball barbecue, caramelized onion and mozzarella cheese

$13.00

Herb And Cheese
manchego cream topped with shredded fontina, mozzarella and a blend of herbs

Sides

$5.00

Butter Brown Rice

$5.00

Honey Glazed Baby Carrots

$5.00

Garlic Romano Mashed Potatoes

$5.00

Grilled Asparagus

$5.00

Tater Tots

Desserts
All Desserts $8.00 And Come With Extra Spoons!

Cookie Monster
house-made chocolate chip cookie served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and ghirardelli chocolate

Crème Brulee
daily selection of delectable custard topped with caramelized raw sugar brittle

Campfire S’mores
just like summer camp! chocolate, sliced banana, peanut butter, marshmallows and graham crackers with a mini hibachi and skewers

Bucket List Cheescake
house-made cheesecake by one of our aspiring baker/pastry chef employees, amazing…ask about this evening’s selection

Sugar Free Selection
guilt-free and we make it a point to taste guilty…ask about this evening’s selection

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Commonwealth Lounge

112 E. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832

714-525-8888

Description

DJ Lito

9:00 p.m. every Sat.

Anything & Everything

10:00 p.m. every Mon.

Ladies' Night

5:00 p.m. every Thu.

2011 | Best Lounge

2010 | Best Rock Club

Chuck Boogie Trio

By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, June 30, 2011

The Mumlers

By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, June 16, 2011

The Soul Hustlers

By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, June 02, 2011

Peyote Players

By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, June 02, 2011

DJ Bobby Soul

By BRANDON FERGUSON | Thu, February 03, 2011

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