Phlight

Finding myself in Whittier, CA for a birthday party, this night, I had no idea what to expect?The only thing I knew about Whittier, CA is that it's the birthplace of our Watergate hero, President Richard Nixon; and that's not a giant compliment!Our table for eight here at Phlight was teaming with family I dearly love. This Monday night at Phlight, it was jammed packed and I didn't know if that was because it's the only show in town or that it's very good. The answer to the above question is:Because it was very good!I had their Chopped Caesar Salad that was excellent.It carried over to a pretty magnificent pork belly taco bursting with so much good stuff that I couldn't identify it didn't matter. I loved this rendition of how different a taco could get.Next, my shrimp taco was just as amazing.My brother had braised short ribs which he shared with me and that too as stunning.Our wine selections were great and the whole atmosphere here was really friendly.So, now Whittier, CA has a whole new meaning for me and I can thank Phlight for making this happen.

Great place! Food and drinks were amazing! We ordered appetizers and a round of both red and white sangrias and neither disappointed. There is a parking structure directly across the street that is free but parking spaces are fairly narrow. Otherwise, you will need to find street parking nearby.

I came here on a double date. This is a tapas bar with EXCELLENT vibes - we ate outside on the patio and the weather was perfect, along with the food! We ordered several different things and I can't remember specifics of foods, but I recall liking everything that we had - as did everyone else! We also got a few glasses of red and white sangria which complemented the food wonderfully. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful, and the bathrooms were immaculate! The place was actually quite full though, so be mindful you really should make a reservation when you come. I've only eaten here once but the vibe was so good I sometimes daydream about eating here again! Would def recommended it if you're in the area, it was a tapas experience!

Food - They offer a various amount of tapas. Fresh and yummy.Service - very attentive Ambiance - minimalist simple clean and cute.You can have a romantic date or a causal friendship night.

We stumbled across Phlight during a softball tournament, and we are so happy we did. My boyfriend and I were talking about returning because this place exceeded our expectations. We walked in around 5 pm on a Saturday and we were seated right away. I ordered a red sangria, which I loved. Started with the pork Belly and lengua tacos. The tacos were amazing, and full of flavor. I love mushrooms, so I had to order the sautéed mushrooms and they were excellent. I also ordered the grilled octopus which was okay, but I can pass on this. My son had the French toast, which I got a bite and it was really good. Service was great, our waiter checked on us frequently.Parking was a breeze, there's a garage right across the street.

Ordered to go tonight! Food was still hot by the time I got home! Everything was perfect as always! First time eating the chile relleno... so good! Pomegranate on ground beef filled Ortega chile with a nice white sauce was awesome! Next up was the warm kale salad with cheese and macadamia nuts! Don't expect wilted kale, this still has a decent snap to it! High in iron and good for the soul! Third Item we ate were Bowie's Bacon Wrapped Dates! Alway phenomenal! I can eat those everyday. Lastly was the Albondigas! Rich flavored meatballs with cheese served atop slices of baguette with a light sauce! To die for! Altogether this was a nice end to a hard work week dinner at home! Go Phlight! Killing' the Uptown food game as always!

Nice place to hang.Burger is solid. Gourmet flavor.Skeptical about the bacon wrapped dates but they were delicious.

Amazing food and amazing service. We ordered: BOWIE'S BACON WRAPPED DATES, the CROQUETAS, GRILLED OCTOPUS, PAELLA, and BANANA DONUTS. Everything was delicious and I couldn't recommend this place enough. A bit pricey, but so worth a chic, pleasant date night. Definitely splurge worthy! Officially my fiancé's local favorite restaurant. Will always be back to try whatever we havent yet

I love this place.The ambience is hard to describe: hip, rustic, eclectic, comfortable...the perfect place to meet a friend and chat. The staff are casual yet friendly and attentive; excellent service. There is a long bar with a lot of interior seating and a few outdoor tables too. They serve tapas here along with beer or wine. We ordered two glasses of wine, a syrah and a Spanish tempranillo . Both were excellent and we kept tasting each others' to the point where it can be said we shared both glasses. It's sort of like sharing a bottle of soda as a kid with your best friend and not wiping the top as you pass it back and forth.We ordered four plates: patatas, albondigas, croquetas, and a lengua soft taco. My friend quickly wolfed down the taco so I can't comment on that but the other three dishes got my love.The croquetas were my favorite. Balls covered in crunchy panko and filled with spinach and manchego cheese with a piquillo pepper sauce for dipping made me cry tears of joy. The albondigas were not served as a soup but were meatballs on small slices of grilled bread covered in a white dijon sauce, capers, manchego cheese, and chili flakes. My friend called them amazeballs and I agreed that they were incredible but gave a good tongue lashing for use of that word. The patatas were chunks of seasoned crispy potatoes with sides of garlic aioli and bravas sauce for dipping. Simple but heavenly thanks to the bravas sauce (no offense, aioli, we still love you too).There are so many other dishes to choose from and I can't wait to come back again and again and try others. But do I do that or keep getting the things I love?

This place is a must see if you're around Whittier!! The food is absolutely delicious and the service is top tier. Our party ordered the papatas bravas and croquetas to start, which were absolutely amazing! For our main courses we ordered the chile relleno, Mac and cheese, and the skirt steak. The portions were just right and the taste was incredible. For dessert we had the French toast, which I was a bit skeptical about since I don't really like because the toast is always too soggy. This French toast did not disappoint, the toast was cooked perfectly, still crispy, thick, and not overly sweet. The whole experience was marvelous! Can't wait to go again! PSA: Phlight does not accept reservations, so I would recommend getting there right at 5 if you're not in the mood for waiting.