Happy hour from 5-7! Paid metered parking in the area ends at 6pm…read more Sardine plate was good, but could use more bread/crackers to go with it. Skin contact wine was also nice. Outdoor and indoor seating, but both are pretty limited. There are outlets at the bar seating -- some people had laptops setup and were working.

This Black-owned wine bar in Santa Monica is becoming one of my favorite spots to grab a glass of…read morewine with friends. The staff is super chill and offer great recs. Nice ambiance as well. A good place to get some work done on a quieter night. There aren't a lot of food offerings, but the chorizo grilled cheese was very good. Definitely going to run that back the next time I stop by.

Yes - we loved this place. The vibe on a Friday at about 5.30pm was warm and welcoming, there was a…read moreTV showing silently a baseball game, but everywhere there was a buzz of friends jibber jabbering and having fun in groups inside and outside m, at tables and at the bar. A few Irish accents completed the mood. Our server (who was very busy) was another highlight of fun and great service. NOTE the service is crazy quick. So if you want to order drinks and appetizer as we did - don't order your mains at the same time!! Wait until you have enjoyed your appetizers and then order your mains!! The food (especially the fried chicken appetizers with whisky aioli) was good. The cod and chips was acceptable but (having just returned from the UK) we would pick something else next time. Also parking is tough to find - BUT allow me to suggest about 0.2 miles down the street there is a large multi level shopping complex with stores like Fat Burger and Total Wine and many more - LOTS of parking - and it is free!!!

Oh, what a "hidden spot" we found while waiting for passports today. We decided to grab a bite, and…read moreI honestly think this is the coolest bar I have been to in all of Los Angeles. Between the service, ambiance, and food, you really have to see it for yourself. My dad had the lamb stew, which tasted just like how we make it at home. I would give this place 200 stars if I could.

We went the third Sunday of the month and will be doing that regularly now because the music was so…read moremuch fun! And we love the bartenders and the drinks were great and reasonable and it's a great local space. I'm very happy that I've now discovered it.

Came here after a dinner to get a night cap. Based on online reviews and yelp it seemed like the…read morecocktails were pretty good. Ended up being much divier than I expected, the music was so loud we had to yell at each other to talk and we were in the back booth area which was poorly lit and hard to talk in. The cocktail was super mid. Wouldn't go back.

Loved the food here! Pizza is delicious and crispy! Not greasy pepperonis!! (Asked for no parsley)…read more Maple Brussel sprouts were good - get them extra crispy and with bacon (server recommended) Servers were all friendly and helpful! Very fast too. Cute inside! Dark and vibey and romantic lowkey! Good for small or large parties!!! Definitely will go back again!

I've been coming here for years and there's a lot of great things to say about the ambiance, the…read moredelicious food, the events and all of the other qualities other reviewers comment on, But what compelled me to finally write a review is witnessing how the staff treats people. Twice in one day I witnessed two separate staff members go out of their way to help people in ways not required or expected of them. In the afternoon, one of the staff very subtly and respectfully gave a homeless woman who was clearly having a difficult time a pastry and a drink and later that same day, another staff member helped walk man in crutches up the street who wasn't even a customer. The entire staff here is kind, engaging and caring with all people regardless of their background.

Here's the short take: Good food, good service, and a…read morecomfortable yet upscale setting. Here's the long take: Very good pours on the wine, and decently strong mixed drinks. I normally order several appetizers to share with friends, most recently the flatbreads, each one of which was very good, ample, and satisfying. My last visit we had the cannolis which were solid without being overly sweet. So, I recommend this place and prefer it to many others of similar ilk in the vicinity.

Bartenders are rude. TVs cannot get local stations or streamers for major and local sports. No…read moreDodgers, Lakers, USC, etc. You call yourself a bar? Not going back until they fix this. Shame, as the food is very good.

The vibe is nice in this place. You walk in from Abbott Kinney to a nice aroma and generally cool…read morespace. There's a back patio and some spots out front facing the street. I walked in to a friendly hostess and great service from the staff. They were all very attentive and removed completed dishes in a timely manner. The food is limited to shareable and appetizer type plates but everything was prepared and presented nicely and the food was tasty. I had the paprika chips with the pistachio feta dip, the rosemary Focaccia and the oysters. I came during brunch on the weekend but I want to return during happy hour or evening hours for a night out on the weekend.

Beware ..most of these party girls here on Friday and Saturday nights are only at Wild Ones to…read morehustle free drinks off nice, naive guys looking for love. The wait staff and bartenders, like Asher, are absolutely delightful - especially Faith, and Brian; who works the door. Brian is the nicest guy ever. A+ to all the employees! Top shelf. I've visited this place a few times and it was littered with entitled, snobby girls 21-28 who seem to pattern their lives after the Sex and The City divas ..but they are ALL Charlotte! If you know, you know. There is one gypsy girl who parties there everybody needs to watch out for. She's about 5'4," chubby, long scraggly brown hair, big black blouse, dog chain around her neck, and rolls dice while waiting outside in line with her blonde cohort. This rare girl is a psycho who screams random insults at men indiscriminately as they walk by. Clearly she's mentally ill ..but it is Venice, so ..ya know. This place always has great music, and the upstairs is divine. All the male patrons I've spoken to here have been pretty cool. I do take some pity on the single gents here just looking to meet a nice girl, knowing full well how many party girls will be trying to con a free drink out of them, but alas, it is what it is.

I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday after randomly discovering this restaurant on Google…read morewhile searching for authentic Japanese food. We visited on September 5, 2026, for lunch, and it turned out to be an incredible experience. The restaurant has a very intimate and welcoming atmosphere. From the moment we arrived, I felt that everything was thoughtfully focused on us as customers. You truly feel valued and cared for throughout the entire experience. The food was delicate, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. From the appetizer all the way to dessert, every course was a wonderful surprise and an amazing experience. The attention to detail, balance of flavors, and presentation made each dish feel like a piece of art. Chef Masaki and Chef Keigo are both amazing. Their talent goes far beyond cooking--they create an experience that combines art, taste, creativity, and hospitality at the highest level. This was truly a special birthday celebration, and I'm so glad we discovered this place. I will definitely be coming back for dinner. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an authentic and unforgettable Japanese dining experience!

A huge thank you to Super All-Star Yelp Elite Gary I. for suggesting dinner at Asakura during…read moredineLA, Winter 2026. Reservations are essential, as dinner is served at timed seatings. It's an intimate and comfortable setting, with only around 14 seats available. Executive Chef Keigo Yoshida and General Manager Masaki Ishiba were running a two-man show the night we dined as Asakura and did an astounding job. They balanced perfectly executed dishes with warm hospitality, keeping all the guests happy in the meantime. The Omakase menu offers dishes created to the absolute highest standard; the Chawan Mushi with Black Truffle is the best version I have ever had of this dish. Outstanding! Please see photos for the menu but keep in mind the menu will change with the seasons. I cannot wait to return to Asakura. And....free parking in the lot.

My gf and I came here because she had some work on her laptop to do so we were on the lookout for a…read morenew wine + work spot. Really glad we came across Sara the wine bar! Great place for a glass (or few) of wine and dinner. It felt cozy and intimate without being too loud. The guy at the bar, who I assume was either the owner or manager, was really personable and welcoming. He poured us a couple samples and we ended up going with a red that we really liked. We ordered the focaccia, meatballs, and lasagna, which we both really enjoyed. Tasted like we were having a meal at someone's home. There's a small back lot for parking but street parking was relatively easy to find. You can also ask for a table nearby a wall plug if you need somewhere to plug in your laptop. This is going to be our go-to eats+wine+study spot when we're on the west side.

Review of Sunday 07/26 I like the concept...& The place- Ambiance…read more Food- 4 Wine selection and pricing -3 Service - 5

First time in Alisa wine and friends on a Friday night with my wife…read more Had the Greek assyrtiko white wine to start And couple of meze that Our server Niko recommended Everything was smooth the food was exceptionally good the ambiance and service was excellent the mushroom skewers were from another planet Highly recommend for a date night !!

Had the best girls night at Alisa Wine & Friends! Food, vibes, and service were all 10/10. Special…read moreshoutout to Francis and Kelly who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! Such a cozy and cute spot!

I didn't realize how close this spot was to me since it is buried in a business center with a bunch…read moreof office buildings. The restaurant has access to the parking lot so there is plenty of parking. There is a lunch and dinner menu, we arrived on a Friday during lunch time. We ordered the Cosetta Ceaser Salad, Chx Buffalo Wings, the Margarita Pizza and the Hawaiian pizza- I don't like pineapple on my pizza but the waiter was adamant that this is version doesn't have an overwhelming size of pineapple very thinly sliced with small thin slices of Canadian bacon too- so good I was actually pleasantly surprised. Drinks were also tasty- I had an Aperol spritz the yimmiest spritz I've had by far in LA. Waiter was very friendly and attentive, invited us to come back and try their dinner menu so I'll be back soon. The restaurant overall has a nice vibe where you can also get a nice secluded space if you need to work remotely. Thi spot is definitely up there for best pizzas in LA, but for west LA #1 spot so far for me.

I dined here again for another company outing and the food was better. I generally enjoyed the…read moremozzarella sticks, pizzas, chicken milenesa, shrimp scampi, and the margarita cocktail. However, I did not enjoy our snappy and rude server who pretty much ruined the experience for me and I was in an anxious mood for the rest of the dinner. I understand that it is stressful for the servers to deal with a last minute party of 15 guests, but that isn't an excuse to treat people unkindly. I saw other people grabbing a menu from the host stand, so I grabbed one too. However, that sever yanked it out of my hand and annoyingly told me that I don't grab menus from there and if I want a menu, I would need to ask him. He also said that's the happy hour menu which is closed for the day. They way the whole interaction played out seemed very passive aggressive on his end and I was pretty uncomfortable. That was my mistake and I didn't know we weren't allowed to grab menus from there, but he didn't have to treat me like that. He was also rude and snappy with another one of my co-workers who had a dog with her and was trying to explain her situation which he didn't seem to care about. However, he was selectively nice to other people in my party. My other co-workers felt his rude energy towards certain people in our party too. Overall, I wouldn't dine here again. The food improved from my last visit, but the staff have mean energy that I do not appreciate.