Lost DTLA

We recently visited Issa Rae's new DTLA rooftop and had an amazing time. The establishment does get busy after like 8 pm so I highly recommend that you make reservations. We made reservations for 7:15 for a party of 6 and they let us know that the time limit is typically about 90 mins to 2 hours. After that time limit you are welcome to stand or sit in the open seating area is it's available. I will definitely return but would prefer to come in the earlier time frame to miss the loud crowd. We ordered papa taquitos, shrimp tacos and they were pretty good.

The bar describes itself as a México city inspired cocktail bar but this place has zero connection to CDMX. I was there on a Saturday night and it felt like any other generic trendy bar. That might not matter to most but to those who are coming based on the CDMX appeal you're gonna be let down. However that would be fine if it wasn't so crowded with only one bar, two bar tenders and at least a 30 minute line for mediocre beer overpriced cocktails. They have more security guards at the door than bartenders behind the bar.

Vibes for days! In the best way possible. I'll warn you; Lost is not a cheap place at all. The "potato flautas" amazing. I don't recommend the carne asada tacos at all. They are not your typical "carne asada" tacos. Great mezcal cocktails. The service was good. Joey, THANK YOU! Ky, Lance and Austin, you are good people. Why not five stars? I had a reservation for 5PM and waited outside in line for 30 minutes. I was told the hostess had just arrived and everyone was still setting up. I'll be back on a Saturday. Let's see what's the difference. Stay "vibe-e"

I'll start off with the ambiance and service- I'm definitely gonna give both 5 stars. It's the right vibe for a date night or girls night out. Only thing I didn't care for was the house music playlist. It sounded like the music you hear in department stores. It made me sleepy lol. Thankfully the DJ came on at 9pm playing R&B, which helped shift my mood lol.It was a slow night due to the fires (we visited on 1/10 and had reservations at 7pm) so we weren't rushed to leave our table. Our waitress was very attentive and made sure we were good. Now as far as the food and drinks...The food was basic, small plates, and not worth the price. I didn't like that the signature cocktails were premade. I ordered the Novacane. Barely any alcohol in it, as it tasted like juice. If I come back, I now know to eat before I come, order drinks off the cocktail menu, and make reservations for when the DJ arrives. As far as parking, there is a lot next door. They are strict on the dress code, and security at the door and inside are thoroughly checking your belongings and patting you down.

Beautiful rooftop barThe drinks here are unique and delicious. I usually do. It order cocktails but here they seemed to be well crafted and they did taste very good while also being strong. The seating and ambiance here is lovely. I really enjoyed the space. Only downside is the food here is not good at all and extremely overpriced. Unless you are starving just stick with the drinks and get food anywhere else.

This place was absolutely lit. Went from 7 PM to 10 PM on a Friday night and the music and the vibes and the ambience just got better and better. It starts out around six as a casual but stylish rooftop location for post work drinks and then moves into club atmosphere around 10 PM. If you wanna sit down, you need to make a reservation But the earlier you go the more likely you'll be able to get a seat in the open seating area. They kept things nice and warm with dozens of heat lamps and several really cozy chairs and fire pit set ups. Would highly recommend. If you come after 10 o'clock, expect a wait in line and dressed to the nines.Food and drinks were on point special things to the bar (especially Planty) for making incredible drinks, including the best spicy margarita mocktail I've had.

First time here... it was my friends birthday and his wife got us a reserved table/ area. super cute ambiance. Definitely VIBES!!!!!! food was okay.. little under seasoned.. Dj was vice I loved every song! Not to mention... BLACK OWNED!!!!!!! Ok let's get to the negatives: - the area ... super sketch. My husband and I ran into a mentally unstable homeless man that would not leave us alone!! Very scary. He was also at the front door and the security had to run him off. Not the Venus fault ... it's just downtown -At the end of the night we were wrapping up and my friend was finishing his drink... staff kept yelling " okay yall gotta go" .. like sheesh we know you all close in 15 mins we're just tryna finish what we purchased. It was very uncomfortable to be basically put out. A staff member also said " we know you've been out outta better places"--- I know it was a joke but meh... not coolOther than. Tho two things this lace is really cool and I would come back with friends.

Went for a team dinner after a recent meeting. The space is cute and welcoming, especially on an early fall evening. We ordered two of each taco and an order of the chips and guacamole. I think the carnitas were my favorite - they were so flavorful, tender, and very rich. I appreciate that they have non-alcoholic drink options. I got the Broken Hearts and it was delicious.The Midnight Mariner, Lt. Dan, and Up In The Sky were all also very tasty.Our server was friendly but not as attentive as we would have liked. We wanted to order more drinks and maybe a cookie for dessert but they never checked on us after dropping our food.

We visited Lost last weekend, a group of 4. We made reservations and got there around 8/8:30. There wasn't a line to wait, however I will say I came a few weeks prior for a friends birthday around 10 and there was a long line and we were told they were at capacity, but the birthday girl upstairs told us it wasn't packed at all. I ended up leaving the first time because I wasn't waiting in that long line but if u wish to avoid the line, it's probably best to go early because they will make you wait, even if it's not packed.When we were seated, we waited about 30 minutes for a waiter to take our orders but nobody came. We went to the front to ask and were told someone would be with us. We ended up ordering out first round at the bar because the waiter took too long. By the time the waiter came, we ordered food and a 2nd round of drinks. The food came out pretty fast, but the drinks took a while. We had to flag down our waiter to ask about the status of our drinks and when we did, she asked "what drinks?". It appeared that she forgot to put in our drink orders but she insisted that we didn't order any. All 4 of us confirmed that we did in fact order a round of drinks. She took the order and we eventually got our drinks but boy was it a hassle. It's almost better to just go straight to the bar for drinks. We enjoyed the ambiance and the DJ so we'll be returning but will be mindful of how we get our drinks and the time we arrive!

Welcome to the neighborhood!First and foremost, this staff is hospitable! Everyone was welcoming and attentive, from the doorman to the wait staff. This experience has been uncommon lately due to the pandemic. We were celebrating a good friend's birthday and tried this place. I ordered their Lucky Charms, a non-alcoholic drink. It was delicious and refreshing, perfect since I drove.The place is generously spacious, and the decor is inviting. The oversized couches and chairs are perfect for a large group, and the fireplaces add a cozy touch on a chilly Los Angeles night. The music was good, and it wasn't too crowded on a Thursday night. Their kitchen is in an Airstream trailer at the back. There is a kiosk, or orders can be placed with a server. We did not try their food, but the delicious aroma filled the air. Given that they are relatively new, I did not mind some hiccups because their hospitality was on point. Seats were available at the bar, which caused an awkward bottleneck. There were two bartenders and a barback. At the end of the bar, a line was designated for ordering; however, the available bartender flagged other patrons to order outside of the line. Patrons seated at the bar were not inclined to slide over to make room for the line. Overall, this place has potential!