Hidden behind a succession of unmarked doors, a secret hallway opens onto a redwood forest dreamscape designed by Pamela Jewell of LARK.

Unlike its theme-shifting sister restaurant Merchant Roots, BAR ORSO depicts a single, transportive world… an immersive woodland escape where guests drink their way through California’s wilderness.

Chef Ryan Shelton and his team collaborated to concoct 15 bold, maximalist alcoholic and non-alcoholic libations that showcase their culinary prowess including housemade fernet, candy cap mushroom ice cream, green tea cotton candy, and caraway and rye tincture.

Complementing drinks is a selection of small plates that highlight California’s distinct terroir, from Monterey’s kelp forests to the soil of San Joaquin.

Reservations are encouraged and walk-ins are welcome for a range of experiences, from a brief hour-long adventure to a five-course cocktail and food tasting menu.