The Most Delicious Bars in Los Angeles

Daily Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (485) • $$

"Daily Grill is all chill, no frills casual laid-back chic. They have a huge dining space, private room for events and large bar area. It's definitely got a touch of sports bar energy but in a very regal way, minimalist decor with inviting lighting, warm earthy tones and some signage for specials like their happy hour Located across from the Burbank Airport (my favorite airport), the DG has it's own main entrance and restaurant set-up directly off Hollywood Way, but also is connected to the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel - you can actually see the hall directly to the hotel just left of the main entrance for Daily.Entire place is clean, well spaced out and the service is genuine. I attended a uniform club formal event here with my boyfriend's group. We had a small banquet room (across from the bar area) with a U-shaped table configuration making it easy to share our orders and staff to serve.Our server was an amazing guy (whose name escapes me... Dominic... Will... I'm way off - young twenty something brunette-ish). He served us everything and being a group of at least 20 I was impressed - he got help once from another server passing by, but honestly didn't need it. Being in a group and them having planned ahead the prefix menu was a streamline of courses offered by the Grill of some of their best dishes. The spinach and artichoke dip was a hit w/ sourdough crostini. I had at the veggie accompanying them (carrots). Mixed green salad stellar, big - a perfect set up for entrees - balsamic all day for dressing. The selections for the Chicken Piccata (mashed potatoes + grilled asparagus), Pan-Seared Salmon (brown rice + grilled asparagus) or Grilled Skirt Steak (mashed Potatoes + grilled veggies) were had by some of each. The Steaks and Salmon seemed to be the best of the options for those enjoying. My guy is a huge seafood person so his really enjoyed his meal. For the veggie option I was offered a huge Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro which was incredible, but quite the messy dish. Thankful I was in "leather" (vegan leather) formal wear to my shirt was the easiest thing to clean off, but wow so much rich sauce w/ chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil and they added some veggies in the mix. I enjoyed it immensely as I knew this was one of the vegan options at daily grill aside from their Pesto Pasta, many of their sides and some salads.Great drink selection from wine to beer to a great bar, soft drinks, classic sips and more... like zero proof cocktails/mocktails and brews (Heineken and Samuel Adams).Definitely a fan and hope to dine in soon for a group function, happy hour or social night, maybe even a date night ;)Serving up travellers and locals from 6:30am until 10pm all seven days of the week. Q Tips:ADA compliant entrance as well as accessibility.Restrooms are clean and easy to access.Parking can get a little full on certain days/nights - but there is more for the hotel also - it's a little more restricted than before as you could easily drive in and out of most area for the hotel or the convention center. Daily Grill does have valet via the Marriott."

Videre

★★★★☆ 4 (41)

"Videre is a restaurant on the 6th floor of the Kimpton Hotel. The food is reasonably priced for a hotel restaurant. The burgers were moist and tasty. The view is beautiful"

Birds

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"I could've swore I left my review for this place. Stopped here after going to Griffith Park for an early afternoon brunch.The first thing I have to say is the service was outstanding! Everybody was extremely friendly, the wife had a pot pie that she thoroughly enjoyed. I had some type of rice crispy encrusted French toast. I have to tell you it was amazing. I wish this place wasn't so stinking far away from my home as I can't get the amazing taste out of my mind. If you are in the area, I highly recommend that you stop by. While it was a little early for me to have a drink, it appeared there bar had a full selection of anything you could've wanted. The ambience of the place is also quite unique. The only thing that is tough is the parking. But that can be expected in the LA area."

Hite Kwang-Jang

★★★★☆ 3.9 (122) • $$

"The food is SO good. Highly recommend the odeng tang, new corn ribs, and my friends love the fried chicken and all of the other items. I used to go to Jjan all the time or Chi Chi's, Dan Sung Sa, DGM, but prefer the more laid back ambiance here. Very spacious. Reasonable prices. Fun for drinking on a sat night out with friends :)"

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

★★★★☆ 4 (600)

"For my last nice meal of 2024, I visited Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery in Pasadena. It was a busy Monday night (Raclette Night!) during the holidays, so we waited over an hour despite being quoted 30 minutes. Thankfully, we knew what to order by the time we were seated.We started with the Raclette with Prosciutto--I had high hopes for tableside cheese scraping, but it came pre-scraped and got cold pretty quick, which was a letdown. The dish tasted fine with its tater tots, pickles, bread, and prosciutto, but I expected more.Babé Farms Lettuces were a surprise hit--simple but packed with flavor, thanks to the dates and vinaigrette. Seared Scallops were beautifully seared with light curry notes, fresh crisply cooked vegetables.We also got the Steak Vanessa was perfectly medium rare with a smoky, tender bite, the mushroom sauce was paired well with the steak.For dessert, we shared the Thai Banana Split--crispy fried banana with pandan and Thai tea ice creams. It was sweet but balanced out well.Overall, the food and attentive service made up for the wait, and I loved checking out the specialty items in their store. I'll definitely be back!"

Rappahannock Oyster Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (632) • $$

"I've been wanting to come here for a few years now and finally got the chance after an event at The Row. Came here on a busy Saturday evening with some friends and was immediately seated outside on the patio, which had heaters going. I can't speak too much on the inside, but the ambiance outside was super cute with lights and the background view of The Row.Got the steak aguachile as my main and shared truffle fries with the table. The fries were amazing and the steak aguachile was delightful! It definitely had a good kick and the flavors were magnificent. While it was a main dish, I was very surprised at how large the portion was! Definitely something you could split with another person or two. My only gripe was that it was mostly cucumbers and onions atop the steak. Made it flavorful and very refreshing, but the amount of cucumbers and onions was a bit overwhelming -- could definitely just used about half. Still, it was super tasty and just what I needed!Service was excellent as the staff regularly checked up on our table but wasn't overly hovering or rushing. Our server (whose name escapes me) was wonderful and friendly. Parking was super easy at The Row parking garage and the restaurant validates. Definitely want to come back and try their seafood, especially their oysters.Highly recommend if you're in the area!"

Camelia

★★★★☆ 4.1 (111)

"I've bookmarked this spot for some time as it blends two of my favorite cuisines - Japanese and French so I was pretty excited.Parking is a little difficult in the area but valet is available right at the entrance.On a weeknight, the dinner time was lively and the dim lit ambience created a cozy setting where you almost don't notice how close the tables are to each other. The staff was very friendly with good recommendations, and they have purse hangers which is a major plus. The plateware is also so beautiful. Another thing that made them in that upper scale establishment is they pack your leftovers but also leaves them by the hostess and you get a ticket to get them back on your way out so it doesn't have to sit at your table. I started with a Camelia Highball which was a solid cocktail, fizzy and light in flavor. There were some hits and misses in the dishes which for the price point, was a little bit of a disappointment. Would order again:+ Sweet potato gratin - a decadent, sweet & savory dish that might have been my most favorite blend of both cuisines that we tried. It was sweet but the cheese gave those savory notes and left a nice crust on top. I really enjoyed this.+ Tuna tartare - quality tuna, refreshing flavor, the chips are thin and crisp+ Spaghetti bolognese - a very traditional dish that they did well and I liked the smash cherry tomatoes and the thinly shredded bundle of parmesan cheese on top. I'm not sure what makes it with a Japanese - maybe the meat sauce is a little sweeter?Would personally skip next time: + Parker house rolls - The black sesame did not shine through at all besides the rolls being black. The rolls were standard and I don't think the addition of ikura (total $27) was worth it for this. The butter was not salted enough IMO. + Chocolate souffle tart - the name implies to me that it would be lava-like chocolate but was not the case. It's a thin slice, but the coconut ice cream was excellent - smooth and creamy.+ Branzino - was a tender piece of fish but I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce because it was a little too runny. I did like the greens accompanied with them but it was a little too soggy for me so there wasn't any difference of textures here. Leaving 50/50 makes me wanting to give them another try with other dishes in hoping they're all hits next time."

Laurel Hardware

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$$

"Boyfriend took me here for a little holiday brunch date. They had a beautiful Christmas tree up in the lounge area which was so cute!A lot of reviews state that their food quality was mid or service was bad but we had not problems at all. Street parking obviously but not too hard to find. Ordered the crispy rice salad and lollipop sprouts for appetizers. Got the veal pasta as an entree. I'm not going to lie this is some of the best food I've ever had in Los Angeles and that says alot. The lamb pasta was god sent."

Zinc Café & Bar

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"We came back to Zinc for their happy hour on a Friday afternoon. The place wasn't too busy, and the service at the bar was fantastic.We tried a cup of the daily soup special, which was lentils with chickpeas--simple and pleasant. We also had their perfectly crispy French fries with truffle salt, which were delicious. For drinks, we sampled three cocktails: the rosemary mojito, the Zinc mezcal margarita, and the mango mule with mango pulp. All were well-balanced and not overly sweet, but the mezcal margarita and mango mule were the standouts. The mojito, while refreshing, was a bit light in flavor compared to the others.Overall, it was another great experience, and we highly recommend Zinc for happy hour."

La Boucherie

★★★★☆ 3.9 (573) • $$$$

"Came here for date night with wife and wanted something romantic and classy and that's what we got coming here. Service was excellent and attentive to our wants. My steak was grilled perfectly the way I like it, medium rare. We had seating right at the window looking out to the city lights. I would recommend this place to friends and family as well as fellow Yelpers as I had a wonderful date night with a wonderful person, great food, and easy parking in structure connected to building. Pricey but worth it."

4100 Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (598) • $$

"4100 Bar is an excellent spot for socializing, with a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to connect with friends or meet new people. Inside, one of the standout features is the vintage photo booth. It delivers that classic photo quality you're looking for, complete with the nostalgic wait time of 5+ minutes for your prints to develop--a fun throwback that adds to the bar's charm.Outside, the vibe continues with benches and a pool table, providing additional space and activities for a relaxed, enjoyable experience. Whether you're inside enjoying the retro photo booth or outside engaging in a game of pool, 4100 Bar offers a great mix of social amenities and laid-back fun."

Culturas

★★★★☆ 4 (16)

"What a great new add to the area. Went with our team for dinner before Kings game. Location is great and food was very tasty. I had the Oaxacan enchiladas which obviously had mole but also a twist by adding tinga chicken inside for added smoke flavor and spice. Drinks were handcrafted and great as well."

Castaway Burbank

★★★★☆ 4 • $$$

"Came here to for the views and to try their dineLA - so surprised that it took me so long to make a visit here!Great spot for date night and plentiful seating indoors and outdoors. We were sat outdoors but there were plenty of heaters to keep us warm. DineLA - we both ordered the seafood tower as the starter. This exceeded my expectations because I was not expecting the amount of shrimp and oysters provided. For entree, I ordered the short ribs and this was also a delight and decent portions.For dessert, I ordered the key lime pie, a bit on the smaller side but enjoyable. Try the lava cake if you love chocolate.Parking is valet only."

RhuBar - Kitchen and Cocktails

★★★★★ 4.7 (7)

"Richie and Jose are the best bartenders ever! Outstanding service and drinks. They have great sense of humor. They make you feel welcome. Great Happy Hour price, nice list of special drink and local draft beer. Poke appetizer, pretzel, wings, burgers, fries, steak, pizza, and more!"

Marco Polo Trattoria

★★★★☆ 4 (167)

"My friends & I came for lunch on a Friday during DineLA & I hate to be that person but the only thing they really have going is aesthetic + price for how much they were offering. It was $25 for an appetizer, entree, and dessert but then again, we were SO disappointed. For appetizers each of us tried the clams, calzone, and mushroom toast - every single one of them was ridiculously SALTY. For entrees, we got the alla vodka & linguine with clams. The alla vodka again was salty but my friends said the linguine was just "alright", nothing to rave about. Besides the food, service was horrific. When we went, there were only 4 tables but for some reason everything took FOREVER to come out. A solid 25-30 minutes between every set of food & our drinks came about 20 minutes after our arrival which was just so questionable. We were becoming so impatient that we had to ask for our dessert AND check when our entrees came because we knew it would add additional time to our lunch (and we were right). We were there for almost 2 hours just waiting for food to come so just imagine how impatient we got. If I had to come back, I'd only come back for drinks & the ambiance, espresso martini & sogno di ananas ($17) were both good. Valet parking for $12 also available. There's genuinely other better places in LA - food AND aesthetic!!"

Bao Dim Sum House

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Decent dim sum experience! Stopped in on a Monday night about an hour before close, so we got seated right away. The vibe is warm with all the red coloring and wood throughout the restaurant.We ordered the Juicy Roulette (one of each of the various soup dumplings on the menu); the sticky rice with chicken and Chinese sausage; chicken shumai (fyi these are HUGE); the mini pan-fried pork soup dumplings; and the spicy chicken and shrimp wontons. Everything was tasty and you will absolutely leave full. We checked in on Yelp and got a complimentary order of the crispy scallion pancake. The staff were also kind enough to bring out a complimentary order of Bao Milk Buns for dessert and they were SO good (low-key my fave part of the whole meal).Our server was really lovely. Street parking only."

Cafe Amici

★★★★☆ 3.9 (322) • $$

"We were the first customers to arrive on a Thursday night because we were seeing a show at the Troubadour. The patio is full of white sparkling lights for the holidays and inside there is a beautiful fireplace. To warm the room. Our server was very professional and helped us to select our meals. I had the chopped Niçoise salad. I loved the chopped salad part but the big chunks of tuna were a bit bland and the visual was reminiscent of canned tuna, although I'm sure it was fresh. It would have been a 10 if it was served with a seared Ahi or at least grill the tuna for a better visual. My husband had the chicken Picata which was the highlight. Perfectly thin chicken in a lemony butter sauce with just the right amount of plump capers. This is served with mashed potatoes. Delicious! We will return to try out of few more items on the menu on of these days."

Gus's Barbecue

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"South Pasadena. I love Gus's. It's close to home, it's almost always accessible, delish food, helpful service and if you're not in the mood for BBQ like me, I can find other options, mostly Southern fare, which I love. Im good with that. First, when you arrive at Gus's you feel like you've arrived at a dark homey bar but not. You see a host, counter seating in the right for people without reservations. As you walk in to the back you arrive at the dining room and bar that holds parties of 2 and above. It's comfy and neighborhood y. I love it here. The food and the drinks are very good to excellent. I love Southern food and can only have it Gus's , unless I want to drive to another resto 20 miles away, so on a quick dinner run, I love coming here. Service is on point, attentive, friendly, welcoming. yes, I've visited back often. End of Yelp."

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

★★★☆☆ 3.4 • $$

"This is a place for the whole family a little something for everyone even the picky eater.It's an inviting place and welcoming for your kids and friends.You can enjoy an adult beverage and the kids a soft beverage.I had the Cheese Burger in Paradise made to order. The 1st bite puts you in heaven at least for me and paired nicely with my flight of Margaritas.My daughter who is miss picky was able to get grilled chicken breast with fries. Jasmine was a delightful serve who very professional and knows how to make her guests feel comfortable.If you love fun, funky and great food this is the place for you.Cheers"

The Roger Room

★★★★☆ 4.1 (602) • $$

"This is such a cool bar, I stopped by for the first time before a show at Largo and you might miss it if you don't pay attention! Usually the line getting into Largo cuts in front of the entrance to the Roger Room so once you squeeze by and walk through the open door, you're in a pretty neat space! There were two bartenders working this night, super cool guys and offered good suggestions. I went with the Japanese Maple and El Gordo, both unique and bold drinks with subtle sweetness on the Maple and more tang on the Gordo. And they know how to pour, you can actually taste the alcohol along with the other flavor combinations so you know the bartenders know their stuff."

Zinc Cafe & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (86)

"Vegetarian spot with lots of to-go options and a really nice back patio. Very healthy cuisine that focuses on bringing veggies to the forefront. A good option if you're looking for a lighter option for lunch. They have a good selection from sandwiches to bowls. We got the Middle Eastern Breakfast and the Grain Bowl. Very herb forward with plenty of mint for the Breakfast Platter. The Grain Bowl was more straightforward with quinoa and topped with sweet potatoes and some veggies and herbs. We added eggs to bowl which made it more filling. Service was good and friendly as well."

Water Grill - Los Angeles

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$$

"Had dinner at Water Grill for the first time in years - I've always enjoyed dining at Water Grill but it has been quite awhile since my last visit. I'm glad to see that the quality of the food and customer service is still exceptional and top notch. The space is cozy, with convenient parking options close by. A few favorite items of our table included the chorizo & clams, calamari, and shrimp scampi. I wanted to give a special shoutout to Flavio, who provided exceptional customer service. We were celebrating two birthday dinners and Flavio was very attentive and anticipated our table's needs before we even had to ask him. His attention to detail went miles and made our dining experience a fantastic one. If you're looking for a great seafood experience in Downtown LA, this is your place. We'll be back again soon!"

Moodaepo

★★★☆☆ 3.3 • $$$

"There is a parking lot connected to the building only for restaurant customers which is convenient especially located in Koreatown. Going as soon as the restaurant opened on a weekday was the best decision we made! With not a lot of people, the servers were very attentive and continued to ask if we wanted to order other dishes or needed anything else. The sides dishes tasted very good, recommend their fish cake because they gave a big serving size which I appreciated! The quality of meat was top tier because all of them were juicy and cooked to perfection leaving us wanting more! Definitely am counting down the days till I get to eat here again!"

ADKT LA

★★★★☆ 4.4 (223) • $$$$

"I met up with a friend for girls night here because we heard there's music, live DJ, and a great vibe. From the outside it doesn't look like much (typical Melrose), but inside it's beautiful. You walk up the stairs and right away there's a picture spot with a swing which of course everyone takes pictures on. The hostess was nice and had us sit at the bar while we waited for a table. I ordered the Bisou Bisou and my friend ordered a martini. Both drinks were ok. While we waited for our table at the bar, a photographer came up to take our pictures. She then printed them out, put in frames and sold for $20 each which was nice. The hostess came to take us to our table and at first she sat us right next to the dj, which we didn't like because we wanted to hear each other talk. So then she moved us to the upper stage area which was perfect because you can overlook everything and it's not as loud. For appetizers we ordered the crispy rice tuna and broccolini, both of which were scrumptious! For the main, we ordered the ADKT Seaboard which included oysters, hamachi sashimi, big eye tuna ribbons, and wild Maine lobster. All were very good! Our waiter was cool but seemed to forget things and misunderstood us at times. I loved the saxophonist who came to serenade us while we were having dinner it was beautiful. We even received complimentary champagne which was nice. I would definitely like to come back to this place and try more items. It's a great place if you want a party/lounge vibe while eating."

Simonette

★★★★☆ 4.1 (571) • $$

"My husband and I were staying at the Palihotel Culver City and Simonette is the restaurant that they have featured in the hotel. We had our dog with us, and the hotel as well as the restaurant is very dog friendly which is a huge plus! The hotel is beautifully designed and it is reflected in Simonette's dining space. The inside of the restaurant isn't large, but it features a very cute atrium & bar as well as a front space that is opened up to the sidewalk which reminds me of a few places I dined in France.I would recommend a reservation for this place because it was very busy. We got in just before happy hour ended and were able to order some various appetizers to share as well as some burgers. The food was quite delicious and the happy hour prices were just right. We had a great time!"

Thunderbolt

★★★★★ 4.5 (206) • $$

"Thunderbolt is on Sunset overhanging the Freeway on a nondescript street with some interesting street art and graffiti. For my birthday we went to Echo Park Lake, then this hip bar gluten free restaurant before going to the Hollywood Bowl to see Khruangbin, a duo from Texas I knew nothing about. However, everything worked beautifully. Thunderbolt has a fascinating menu of cocktails and we each had one from the cocktail menu that provoked a lot of questions but offered mixes I had never experienced. Since I'm Celiac it is rare indeed when I can share every dish on the menu and I love to share plates whether I am supposed to or not. I try not to do this from other diners but my habit or vice was curtailed and y'all were safe when I was diagnosed 25 years ago with Celiac. For the first 15 or so years I was relegated to the proverbial sit in the corner and eat my gluten free nonsense behind those horrible partitions they put up in some offices.Now there are some all GF restaurants like 401k in Venice where I can graze once again. Excitedly in this low key cool environment with cool music and vibes where I definitely increased the age curve (which doesn't faze me a bit due to my immaturity), we ordered the following somewhat offbeat GF comfort food:MOMMA LEAH'S CHICKEN DRUMETTESTamari Glaze (gf, df)MAC 'N CHEESECheddar & Bleu Cheese, Bread Crumbs, Fried Shallot, Chives (gf, v)LITTLE GEM WEDGECherry Tomato, Breakfast Radish, Chive, Biscuit Crouton, Herbed Ranch (gf, v, vgo)FRIED CHICKEN BISCUITDuke's Mayo, Lettuce, Pickled Green Tomato, TB Hot Sauce, Buttermilk Biscuit (gf)Turns out I had to take the Mac N Cheese to the Bowl as the food was plentiful and delicious. You don't have to be a hipster to try this bar and food that is now recognized for its innovative bar that comes with some darn good eatings. The Chicken drumettes were super tangy, wedge salad was crispy and unique. I couldn't get my mouth on half of the fried chicken biscuit and the Mac had great flavor. You don't have to be hip to enjoy this interesting joint but don't blink or you will pass right by."

Musso & Frank Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$$

"(Playing Catch Up: Review for on Saturday night dinner on 11/23/2024)DRINKS (4 Stars)I had my usual glass of Chardonnay. It was Not nicely chilled.My sister had a cocktail drink. I like the way they serve their cocktail drinks including their martinis. Because they put some of it in a nicely- chilled container for your chilled sorta refills.FOOD Bread - The bread this time was no good (1 Star)Appetizers (5 Stars) - The ones we ordered were really good. We had the Steak Tartare again. However, I noticed that it was significantly smaller. We had a second appetizer -- I think it was the mushroom. And it was really delicious as well.Main Course (4 Stars)My sister had a steak. I don't remember what it was. But she was happy with it. I had my usual Lamb Chops. The main reason that I like Musso & Frank is bec they are the only restaurant that served Lamb Chops that taste like lamb chops. But this time I noticed that the lamb chops did not have its characteristic taste. But at least they served it with mint jelly. My disappointment with the Lamb Chops prompted me to by a Smart Oven and broil my own lamb chops. So when I got my smart oven, I bought lamb chops at Whole Foods. I remember several years ago that WF's lamb chops really tasted like lamb chops. But this time, not anymore. So I guess it is not Musso's fault that their lamb chops don't taste that much like lamb chops.DESSERT (5 Stars)It was my sister's birthday and they gave her a complimentary dessert. And that is nice because many restaurants don't do that anymore. The complimentary dessert was like a Brownie topped with Vanilla Ice Cream. Not too shabby.PARKING - Valet and I recall that the cashier had an attitude (3 stars)"

Pagliacci's Trattoria Taverna

★★★★☆ 3.8 (505) • $$

"So delicious!!! Neighborhood jam Can't wait to go backHighly recommended this place for authentic Italian food lovers"

Harolds Chicken & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (497) • $$

"I was literally seconds away from never having had their chicken at all because my friend and I were just about to walk out when the hostess finally came to take our order. I mean it was as if there was no basic customer service training whatsoever. Let me break it down. We wal in around 8:30pm or so and stand at the entrance. The place is empty save for a family in one corner, a group of way over dressed girls in another and a few folks at the bar. We stood there for so long without any acknowledgment that my friend finally approached the hostess, who clearly saw us waiting, to ask if we could be seated. After looking confused and having a side bar with the bartender she then told us to sit wherever we liked. Why couldn't she communicate that 20 minutes prior? Why just ignore us. Should have left then but we look at each other and just shake our heads. But once we sat and were given the menu she disappeared and we waited some more. That's when we decided we had enough. Just as I was about to push up off that banquette seat she came chirping over with her pen and paper. The menu is typical soul food and way overpriced but it's on the Hollywood strip so there's that. We settled on the wing dinner. Apparently there's a difference between a "dinner" and a "platter" but I still don't know what that is. What I do know is shorty was just going to give us the wings and fries until we pointed out to her that the menu said the dinner included a side of greens, macaroni or potato salad. They were out of greens though of course. The chicken came out piping hot and I admit it was good and tasty but not a napkin or utensil in sight. We asked but neither materialized. I had to snatch a few cocktail napkins from the bar. She had to be pinned down on the forks, how else were we supposed to eat the side...oops..excuse me...the sample. The container was the size of a dipping sauce. You can try them if you want to. I heard there's another location but the chicken wasn't worth the hassle."

The District By GS

★★★★☆ 3.7 (883) • $$

"Food was great!! The atmosphere and service was Great! Summer was amazing .. will definitely be back"

Bar Sinizki

★★★★☆ 4.2 (53)

"We came upon this place by accident while cruising around Atwater Village on a Sunday afternoon. Looking for a bite, the outside tables looked inviting and the menu looked interesting.We ordered and Aperol spritz and a South African chardonnay. Both were refreshing and our server was well versed in the drinks they offered to answer any questions. We also had the Jambon Buerre (french ham sandwich) and the Trout Rillette. Both dishes were visually appealing and the portions were generous. The ham and gruyere sandwich with a pickle spread was proportioned just right between all of the elements and was easily eaten with the chewy, sourdough baguette. The trout rillette was best eaten with a fork and knife, accompanied by a large arugula salad and covered in capers and red onion. Someone knew what they were doing in the kitchen to elevate these dishes to something just a little bit special. Our service was just right - friendly and attentive, just the right amount. Overall we had a really nice and slightly different experience, just what we were looking for."

Antojitos Cocina Mexicana

★★★☆☆ 3.3 • $$

"Stopped by for lunch while visiting Universal Studios Hollywood. Ordered the quesabirria tacos and rojas enchiladas. Both dishes were very good and flavorful. Service was great. Our server was super friendly and attentive. We got to sit in one of the "birdcage" table which was pretty cool. Really like all the decor and vibe from this restaurant. It has now become one of our favorite restaurants to dine at Universal Citywalk. Good food, great service, and nice atmosphere. Can't beat that!"

Il Capriccio on Vermont

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"This place needs to be protected at all cost! There is no better authentic Italian! The rigatoni norcina is heavenly! I mean my sister drives well over an hour to get it and I take it when she misses it! Service here is phenomenal! They are always friendly. It is a tiny smallRestaurant but it's cozy, clean, and authentic! There is nothing on their menu I have not loved! A must try place for sure!"

Manuela

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Our friend spoke highly of Manuela, especially the Cara Cara salad. It did not disappoint.For the size of the cream biscuits, I was able to get a lot of bites and flavor out of it so I enjoyed them immensely. The rest of my party loved the albacore dip. St Louis ribs were a treat. Nice bartender w the curly hair and all blue denim made our drinks (black manhattan n Sangria). Him, Angel, and the waitstaff were all top-notch. We'll be back!"

The Grayson Bar

★★★★★ 4.9 (48)

"4++ intimate, smallish bar located in DTLA. It's on the same block as Grand Central Market and connected to Fabby's Sandwicherie (the store front says The Grayson Bar, but I originally came to this location specifically for the sandwiches, haha). That said, you can actually order sandwiches/ food from the Fabby's and they actually could bring you your order if you decide to go to the bar and grab a drink - which is what I did.The bartenders here are very chill and friendly. When I went during the week, there was just a handful of other patrons here drinking. Definitely the type of spot where you go with a friend to catch up or possibly a good spot for early on in the dating cycle. The selection here is really great. They actually have a great stock of rare whiskeys. I would suggest with such a great stock, create a whiskey list for folks to refer to. I could almost guarantee that anyone looking at those type of bottles would appreciate a short list. The alternative is having to ask the bartender how much each of the pours are and I'm guessing it would get annoying for them to look up each price while others are waiting to be helped. Also, once I did find out how much the prices were for the rare bottles...it was a little rich for my blood. It's not too surprising since the location is in DTLA and the buildout looks pretty fantastic here. But for me personally, I would drink some of the more rare bottles elsewhere (I specifically have my spots). Not to take away from this place - I think it's a fantastic place to meet up for a drink and probably would order cocktails the next time I am there."