I've been to the Lucky Tiki in HLP and finally had the opportunity to check out the WeHo location…read more The occasion - my "brother's" birthday. We had reservations for a Sunday night and were seated at the best table in the house. This speakeasy cocktail lounge is small & dimly lit, which creates a cozy & intimate atmosphere. The Polynesian inspired décor is on point. Bamboo beaded curtains, thatched lamps, tropical prints, & an eight-foot tiki statue add to the charm. Our server Sean was fantastic with a capital F! He entertained us the entire evening. Of course, Tiki cocktails served in kitschy glassware are the main attraction but they also offer Island inspired dishes if you are hungry. (You can also order food from Tail O' The Pup downstairs.) The building was once the recording studio for The Doors, so we had to order The Ghost of Jim Morrison. Sean delivered the flaming drink while singing a Doors tune. Elvis in Hawaii arrived on a platter with an Elvis head on it. Lucky Tiki Old Fashioned was presented in a treasure chest with smoke coming out of it. The Flying Fish came in a cool Blowfish vessel. The Lucky Mai Tai was one of the best, the Classic Daiquiri was nicely balanced, and the Rum Barrel packed a punch. All the drinks were tasty and strong so we ordered a few nibbles: Coconut Shrimp, Lucky Orange Chicken, & Wok-Fried Chow Mein. The food was yummy and hit the spot. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the presentation of the drinks and ambience. Thank you Sean for making our visit to Lucky Tiki a 5-star experience. *Metered street parking.

This has become one of our go to spots before going out to Pantages for our season tickets--enough…read morethat the bartenders called us regulars last time. I love a tiki bar (usually a wine drinker, but a dry martini or a good tiki drink, will speak to me at times!) and this place does not disappoint. Service is easy and the vibes are so fun. They have fun gimmicky drinks (Captain's Inner Circle!) and the old stand bys (exceptional Mai Thai.) The decor is also so fun (Jim Morrison's old studio) and you can order hot dogs from downstairs. Only reason they aren't 5 stars? They implement seating time limits, even when it's not super busy. I 100% understand they have to have turnover, but I would gladly pay a little extra, to hold a longer reservation! Street parking, but don't drive...get a driver or a Waymo!

This was my second time at Bella's Beach House. Overall, the food was decent, but the atmosphere…read moreand vibes were definitely the highlight. We ordered a variety of cut rolls and sashimi, along with the truffle fries, which were delicious. The drinks were also really good. Service was okay nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either. Overall, it's a nice spot with a great atmosphere. I'd come back if I'm in the neighborhood, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

This place was suuuuper cute. The vibe was great and it's beautifully decorated. I enjoyed both my…read moredrinks, as well as the rock shrimp & teriyaki burger. Really good. But I have two reasons for only rating it a 3-star. One, the bathroom. Super dark, super cramped, with only one sink. And second, the mouse. We had already eaten and enjoyed our meal and decided to order another drink when we saw the mouse right in the server's station. And no one batted an eye. So I would assume workers could be used to it. While I understand the area and how difficult it can be to keep pests at bay. It's extremely disturbing after having a meal somewhere and seeing that. I didn't want to give a 1-star since the food was good. So I wanted to at least give credit where credit is due. But mice? Yikes. It takes the experience down several notches.

Who knows what this place is like? Tried the door at 9:50pm last night. Locked!…read more Two people were visible inside, one might "work" there if they were open. According to multiple sources, they are open until 2am, 7days a week. So there's that vibe. The person standing behind the bar, who probably might work there, did a "slit his neck" gesture. So, what does this mean? Your tiki lounge is lame or should you, as a business, post the hours (2am close 7 days a week on yelp, Gin Rummy.com, and on the Gin Rummy main door) you're actually open?! The other person visible seemed to be making sure their drink was completely consumed, like now. Open till 2am, 7 days a week? Nope, completely a waste of time.

Not sure why this place wasn't busier!…read more Thoughtfully prepared tiki cocktails and decent bar food both at a reasonable price. Plus friendly staff, pinball machines, and classic colorful tiki decor. A great place to unwind :)

What a special place! This high-end bar was wonderful for a special night out for my boyfriend's…read morebirthday, and we enjoyed every minute of it. We checked in for our reservation at Scopa, and a manager came over to escort us to the bar through a locked door. He took our phones and gave us each a playing card to identify them for retrieval later. It was very dark inside, and at 6 pm, we were the first guests there. We were escorted to the bar where we sat down and were greeted by Oscar, our bartender. They have an extensive menu of interesting and rare spirits and champagne, which you can order with caviar. There's also about 20 cocktails for $25 each. Boyfriend wanted bourbon, and Oscar gave him a variety of 3 bourbons for a total of 2 ounces. These bourbons were very high proof, 90+ and cask strength. Definitely for sipping only. For a second round, Oscar suggested a bourbon we have never heard of: Elmer T. Lee! I ordered two cocktails: a Jungle drink with rum and pineapple, and a Singapore Sling, served in a gorgeous red paisley vintage glass, with an orchid flower and pink curlicue straw. Oscar introduced us to their collection of very cool tiki glasses. My favorite was the vintage elephant one, and it was my drinking buddy during our fun visit. Oscar is very knowledgeable and friendly and it was a delight chatting with him. His manager, Steve, has curated a great retro playlist of music, with tunes from the 60s and 70s (and probably earlier than that). I think I found one of his playlists on Spotify. As noted, the bar is small with 6 barstools at the bar, two couches and a table with chairs. Everything is mid-century modern, and you feel like you've been transported back in time. The staff kept track of time and coordinated with Scopa for our 7:30 pm dinner reservation, escorting us back to the restaurant and giving us back our phones. We had a wonderful time, and we will definitely be back. This is an expensive, high-end cocktail experience, perfect for special occasions or a luxe evening out.

Cool high end, speakeasy bar. Would be great for a date…read more But make sure to make a res.

the food is great! I love the atmosphere, & the galley girls are always amazing. I've been there…read moreseveral times and they've never disappointed me

Old time feel with amazing food. Feels like home!!! Servers are very friendly and accommodating !!!!read more

The hot dog is the star of the show, i honestly dont know why its not "world famous hot dog"…read morebecause it puts every single other hot dog to shame. I literally loveeeeeee

A fun little dive bar and restaurant that's perfect after a day at the beach. It's a local favorite…read morewith a great drink selection, and they're best known for their burgers. I ordered the World Famous Cheeseburger, and I'd give it a 6/10. At $12.50, it's reasonably priced, but I thought it was just okay. It lacked a bit of flavor and could have used more salt. At that price, I'd probably choose In-N-Out instead. The service was great, and the food came out quickly. I'd definitely come back to try some of their other menu items.

There's nothing like finding a gem in the middle of Los Angeles. When I tell you I have driven by…read morethis spot at least 20-30 times and did not realize it was there baffles me. What's even more shocking was that I was driving by a place that in my eyes deserves some special attention! So espresso martinis are a thing and this place came highly recommended for them so my sugar sugar and I said, why not?? We made reservations and left a bit early because based off Google Maps the restaurant is on the corner of Manchester and Lincoln but based off my memory, I never saw a restaurant with that name! So to clear the air, it's there y'all, you just have to slow down and look. When you walk in the restaurant is dimmed and it totally sets the mood and my mood was steak!! Our waiter was super cool and we appreciate his hospitality. He asked if it was our first time. We confirmed and he ensured us that we would enjoy our experience and enjoy we did! First - espresso martinis. It was as if the bartender read our minds...they were made to perfection! Flavorful and you can definitely taste the balance of the espresso and alcohol. I ordered the steak frites and sugar sugar ordered the salmon. We always try each other's food and we couldn't determine which dish was better. The salmon was baked perfectly and the side salad was delicious! The steak had just enough seasoning so that it didn't overpower the quality of the meat. I have never had a perfectly cooked steak in my life! Ruth Chris who? Maestros where? I don't even eat steak on a regular but best believe it will be at the Manchester moving forward. As sugar sugar and I continue on our quest to try as many espresso martinis in LA, best hands down the best steak for me is here! Save me a seat!!

String cocktails and creative menu make this place a bit of a Westchester hidden gem. It's dimly…read moreinside, great spot for date night. Had the chips, burger, fries, and stroganoff. All tasty and service was solid.

The vibes at this place for a Thursday night, at least the Thursday I was there were very laid…read moreback. Went with coworkers after our happy hour and had a nice time chatting. The music was good and there were not many people in the place. I'm giving four stars for the benefit of doubt. I tried one cocktail and didn't care for it. It was a tequila yuzu cocktail, Lost In El Segundo, that was pretty bitter. It was advertised as a tiki drink but it one hundred percent was not. Honestly, I hope I ever find that drink again. I will try this place again now that I know it exists. Next time a different drink and maybe it will be a little more lively. The staff was friendly and it seems like it will be a good time. Still searching for Bigfoot. Four stars for the vibe. 2 stars for the cocktail, but it was just a bad order by me.

I liked it. Just like the other location it has a chill, dive feel to it. They got a good daily…read morehappy hour 5-8 with $8 cocktails and wells. Plenty of seating inside with cocktail tables and a few booths. 1 TV by the bar to watch a game. There's also a front patio. The cocktails were good. I liked the Manhattan. No food but there were some street vendors outside doing tacos and pizzas which you could bring inside. As my friend and I were leaving there was a band setting up for some live music. So check their IG to see what kind of events they got going on. Service was good. Friendly staff. There's street parking but you might have to walk a block or two.

Used to come here all the time when I lived in Santa Monica…read more I drove 1 1/2 hours to eat here. So yes the food is amazing. The staff is awesome Everything about this place reminds me of Poland. One of my all time favorites.

I have wanted to try this restaurant for years, but never had -- until this week. I took some…read morefriends out to celebrate a retirement. The covered patio are is lovely and very comfortable. Our server was charming and helpful with suggestions and answering questions. The food was great! I had the small plate taster, a perfect sampler if you have a smaller appetite, with pierogi, kielbasa and mustard, a potato pancake, and cucumber salad. My companions had the ravioletti, the chicken paprikash, and the hunter's stew (bigos), and had nothing but praise. I'll definitely be back!