From the owners to the staff, the service is exceptional. The food is unbelievably unique,…read moreflavorful, and absolutely delicious. The drinks are just as impressive, thoughtfully crafted and beautifully presented--from their signature in-house Love Potion to the wide variety of expertly curated cocktails and beverages. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem in Glendale and is a place everyone should experience at least once. The ambiance is warm, inviting, and elegant, making every visit feel special. To top it all off, they offer an incredible selection of desserts that are just as unforgettable as the rest of the menu. Every aspect of the experience is consistently outstanding and leaves you looking forward to your next visit. Their whiskey selections are amazing.

Came by for a pre-dinner drink prior to eating at Din Tai Fung. It was 5:30 on a Thursday, and we…read morewere the only people there. I thought that they possibly had a happy hour, but either they stopped it, or they didn't advertise it. I think a happy hour would help draw a bit of a crowd and get more people there. They have a good selection of spirits and a handful of beer on tap. Overall, it was a fine visit for a drink, but was not very memorable or anything that would justify 5 stars. I'll probably try out somewhere different next time before heading to dinner. They have outdoor and indoor seating, and the over ambiance is fine. Not too loud and not too quiet. Service was nothing more than asking what you want to drink and then bringing it to you. No recommendations

I am regular customer and absolutely love the food and service. They all very sweet and friendly…read moreespecially Friday night crews . we love sitting outside to enjoy the entertainment BUT it is way too hot sitting outside and everyone is sweating.. I saw many customers left cause it's way too hot . May be adding fans ? It will be awesome . Thank you Love

The pasta was good, indeed. However I'll say this, as a generality... Pasta is not expensive. The…read moremeat sauce could be a tad more expensive. So, $27 for an entree of Pasta seemed a bit overpriced expensive given the portions that could have been amplified at nearly minimal cost to the restaurant. I get it 'tho, rent is high and also strategically if you have small entrees then appetizers and other items would be purchased to get the average order size and revenue up as a smart business strategy. So the only comment I have is about the constructive criticism of the portions to the price. As it stands, it feels like what they served was about a $12-15 plate at most in "comps" value to what you might see at peer competitors, 'tho this is gourmet quality. If they doubled the portions served for $27, I wager they're profit margins won't get hurt on the cost of goods (food and portions) but I'm betting the customer care and satisfaction scores will bring back loyal customers with frequency. The service was friendly and atmosphere was nice with the outdoor seating. There's a sister restaurant, across the way with indoor dining.

This place is pretty chill. Food is great but I wish the prices were a little lower. Beer selection…read moreis great. They are working on cocktails and other drinks. Wish they had sugar free redbull. Honestly I keep coming back because of Lina ‍ They have cocktails now and will have red bulls for their bar soon

Tasty and Lina servers - not sure if I am spelling their names correctly but these two were so…read morefriendly. From outa town and my husband wanted a spot with beer on tap options , so glad we found this place. It's super chill, friendly staff, and really good food. They have an indoor and outdoor area with comfy seating, not super close to other tables which was so nice. Sports on the tv and just overall comfy vibe. The food, legit left so full. The pastrami fries is prob the best thing I've eaten in a while - I had never had pastrami but my husband loves it , this is the best thing ever. Perfect portion with enough pastrami, fries, sauce and pickles for every bite. Wish I lived in the area to eat this dish specifically. Also got the pizza bites (essentially a flat bread cut up), blue cheese burger and non returnable hot Nashville chicken sandwich- all very good and would order again. But the fries are the star. Only "issue" was wrong chicken sandwich was brought 2x so took the 3rd time to get the right one. Other than that, this place is great and would very much recommend checking out.

This is not the best Armenian restaurant in the world. It is also not the most glamorous, the most…read moretrendy, nor the most ambitious. But it is without question the most important Armenian restaurant in the world. Armenians are simultaneously a diaspora people, a people of the book, and an old country people. Therefore, odd as it may seem, it is entirely appropriate that the most important Armenian restaurant in the world should not be located in Armenia at all, but should serve a diaspora community in a way that makes them feel connected to home, both interns of cuisine and in terms of communal warmth. Technically, this is more of a Lebanese restaurant than an Armenian restaurant, but that hardly matters. It's a place of celebration, merriment, laughter, and tears. In short, it is THE gathering place for Armenians in Southern California. Because of its fame and importance, the thing that is consistently overlooked about this restaurant is just how excellent the food is. Bring a Lebanese expat here and you will invariably hear them say after the first bite of hummus that it doesn't compare to the hummus they used to enjoy in Beirut. By the middle of the bowl, they will say that it actually is not as bad as they first thought. By the end of the bowl they will declare that this hummus ranks among the greatest they have ever tasted. Carousel does not overwhelm you. It seduces you. And you'll be back.

The party lunch is a must-try! You need to be at least 2 people to enjoy this delicious and…read moregenerous meal.Drinks are yummy Salad Rice Hummus & Mutabbal Tabbouleh Cheese Fresh vegetables Chicken Filet Bulgur pilaf ...and so much more! The flavors are absolutely delicious, the music is delightful, and the ambiance is warm, welcoming, and friendly. The servers are also wonderful and attentive. Great food, great atmosphere, and a great experience. Highly recommended!

This wine bar is awesome. Such a nice gem of a spot to hangout and have a drink and some food. I…read moregot the bonito spritz which was excellent. My friends all got wines and enjoy them along with some of the other cocktails. The French fries that we ordered as a snack was great too. I'd like to come back to try their pizza. The staff (Marie & Ahyoka) were awesome and personable in helping us choose our drinks along with being very helpful in their recommendations for the Loreto restaurant we had reservations for dinner for after. The vibe is pretty cool and it has a bit of a speakeasy type look along with some dark settings that could also fit as a romantic setting.

Tha burger: Potato bun. Gouda. Arugula. Black garlic…read moreaoli!!!!!!!!! Vegan option available! Likely top 2 burgers for me right now. Gahdamn - hope this lands as a regular on their menu. So yum.

Highly recommend! Classic Glendale establishment!…read more The Famous has been under new ownership, a lovely woman, who has great new ideas for the bar. Lots of themed nights and engaging activities to really bring the community together. I love the creative and fun cocktails. Lots of asian themes but also traditional tiki drinks. Unfortunately parking may be a bit tough (you'll need to walk) - either street parking (paid in front), free street parking in the residential, or parking at the mall

(Drank 03/28/26 SA @ 6:00pm): How famous was this bar in Glendale?…read more After a late-afternoon film at the nearby AMC The Americana At Brand 18, my friend and I walked around a bit and eventually found ourselves at The Famous Bar. With the seemingly ever-changing landscape along Brand Blvd. in downtown Glendale, this establishment has been around since 2012 (which I believe was the first and only time I came here). Primarily known for its inventive craft cocktails and a killer whiskey selection, it was a nice place to sneak away into before or after your main event... or, maybe this could be the place to spend an entire evening. Would this bar famously make an impression on me to remember to return in the future!? PURCHASE(S) Fremont Brewing Dark Star Double Oatmeal Imperial Stout Beer 8.00% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00 HH; Reg. $9.00): Dark brown color, coffee oatmeal roasty aroma, medium body, chocolate coffee oatmeal roasty toasty flavor, mouthfeel smooth finish, and coffee oatmeal roasty toasty aftertaste. This was a really tasty brew and my favorite of the two! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=ad_C9YTJYF9lVr2FOEQLkg 12" Margherita Pizza ($20.00 HH; Reg. $26.00): A simple pizza with a somewhat thin crust that was kind of cardboardy, the flavor was rather pedestrian with chewy mozzarella although the basil was fragrant and fresh. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=kdkvUttCLmMOAGQ1nyp5tg Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Danish Red Amber Lager Beer 5.50% ABV 16floz Draft ($5.00 HH; Reg. $8.00): Dark amber red color, malty allspice aroma, low body, malty sweet flavor, clean smooth finish, and malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=QQjsTWce5Lstcxj5PowrYw Steak Fries ($7.00 HH; Reg. $9.00): This was an impulse buy as something to pair with my second beer. A decent portion-sized snack, each spud stick was hot, steaming, and thick and came with a side of ketchup. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=GVoy0nzxFUL6rHWaxNdG7Q SERVICE We were warmly greeted by a sole young woman behind the bar who handed us a menu and directed us to sit anywhere. After a few minutes of reviewing the menu, we each placed our order at the bar, our drinks were delivered quickly while the food took mere minutes to arrive at the table. We had to approach the bar each time we ordered something, but any empty glasses and plates were collected at the table. Once we closed out our tabs, we were thanked for coming as we headed out into the night. Everything was chill and easy - thank you! PARKING (Varied; FREE this instance): I parked in the nearby original Glendale Galleria parking structure and simply walked over first to The Americana then to this place. Otherwise, there was limited parking along the main drag of Brand Blvd. and other surrounding side streets, the nearby Glendale Galleria II parking structure, The Americana parking structure that offered validation, numerous public transportation options, and rideshares - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A dark cavernous speakeasy-like place with open space, various tables and couches strewn about, and a large long somewhat decorative bar with an impressive whiskey selection displayed behind it. I appreciated the exposed brick walls which gave it that old-time feel with a few framed pictures hung on them. Minimal natural lighting came through the front doors and windows while minimal electric ceiling lights filled in rest. There was at least one projection TV where we watched the Dodgers game while music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=SomLKsk1KVcemeOCHGOZfg ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL It was nice to slip into The Famous Bar for the first time in over a decade, and if I found myself spending time in downtown Glendale again, I'd consider another visit. Sadly, I try to avoid the highly congested area as much as possible. I loved the fact that they had a daily happy hour (4pm-7pm) and late-night SU-TH happy hours (10:30pm-close), so there was always a deal to be found. The drinks were the main reason you came, while the food was just an add-on. The prices were elevated, but you had a good menu selection of libations (nice local craft beer list) to choose from. The customer service was easy, friendly, and straightforward. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $42.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Good vibes. Good drink. Friendly bar tender. Will be back…read more Also have a very solid selection of wine and beer to takeout.

Love the ambience of this bar. Easy to get drinks and great bartenders. Great place to hang out…read morewith friends or a partner. Been here a handful of times and have enjoyed it very much. Feels like you are not in LA which is nice cuz you can get lost in a drink in an inviting atmosphere and not have to be worried about being "seen."

This place was excellent. I sat at the bar and was greeted promptly, sipping a drink within a…read morecouple of minutes while I decided what I wanted to eat! Food was excellent! I had a Caesar salad with chicken and parm truffle fries. Lettuce was cold and crisp and the chicken was hot and delicious! Parm fries were the perfect combo! And my beer was cold. Bar tender was warm and friendly. 10:10!

Was visiting the area with family and we stopped in for lunch as it was walking distance to our…read morehotel. Service was good and the menu was decent. I came back the following evening for a cocktail and a cockroach ran across my foot. Finished my drink, paid and left. Clean that up and it would be a 3-4 rating.

Made a reservation at wax poetic and it was amazing!…read more Did a nice girls dinner here, sat at the bar and ordered wine, apple and goat cheese salad , been carpaccio , gnocchi with burrata @ baguette with cheese. Everything was out of this world amazing! The ambiance is classy, lowkey, and super cute. Very Instagram worthy, cute date night spot, or a casual hang with a glass of wine. They do tasting flights and pairings on wednesdays. The service is awesome and very personable, and the chef even came out to chat with us. Great location, next to oddities, great wine, cute little wine bar, nice music, and there's normal seating also. Love this spot!

Very nice ambiance!! Great wine and I love the build-your-own charcuterie/cheese plates! We had a…read morelovely time. It's so different from most places in LA...it's actually classy without being outrageously expensive. Great service too.

Covell was such a great experience! I wasn't sure what wine I wanted because I enjoy both red and…read morewhite wines, but the bartenders were incredibly knowledgeable and helped guide me to the perfect selections. Their recommendations were spot on. The atmosphere is intimate, cozy, and honestly perfect for a date night. It has such a warm and inviting vibe that makes you want to stay for hours. Unfortunately, we arrived just after the kitchen had closed, but that only gives me another reason to come back. The service was truly top-tier, and the wine was absolutely divine. I even enjoyed both a white and a red during my visit. Normally mixing wines can leave me with a headache the next day, but the bartenders paired everything so thoughtfully that the wines complemented each other beautifully, and I felt great afterward. I can't wait to return and experience both the food and wine together next time. Highly recommend!

Cute moody wine bar! Tried a mocktail and their pesto Mac & cheese because I was curious.read more