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Casa Ipanema

4.5 (222 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Cheese bread and white wine
Cionne G.

First time trying this place for Dine LA Resturaunt week and I was impressed by the ambiance and presentation. They offered a 3 course meal during dinner for $55 which also included a glass of wine. What I Ordered Starter * Glass of White Wine * Cheese Bread (served hot and fresh) 9/10 Main * Picanha Steak (Thoroughly cooked and seasoned) 8.5/10 * Broccolini (tasted bland and crunch) 2/10 * Chimichurri Sauce (Zesty flavor and great accompaniment with the steak) Sides * Mashed Potatoes (bland and just had a butter taste, could add more seasoning) 4/10 Dessert * Raspberry Ice Cake (fantastic and have refreshing ice cream cheesecake) 10/10 Loved the decor and ambiance with a few stand out dishes, but it wasn't the best flavor profile for me. I wouldn't reccomend overall

Shrimp taco
Tab L.

Been meaning to check this place out now that I work across the street. Took a friend to work for lunch for her bday. The interior is very Tommy Bahama, in my opinion. It's a big space. We got there at 11:30 and were the only ones there but more people came as time went by. The staff was very attentive. We got our pick of dining area. We were given small cheese bread rolls that reminded me of the flavor of Cheez-its which I like. We both took advantage of the lunch menu ($25 for two items - you chose from about a dozen dishes). I got the salmon tostada and the shrimp taco. My friend got the tuna tostada and shrimp taco. I enjoyed the tostada and while the shrimp taco was good, it could have used more flavor. We were given some green salsa when they brought out dishes. A flan/chocolate cake was provided as a complimentary bday dessert. Want to check out their happy hour and dancer some time in the future.

Picanha
Preston I.

Came here for dinner with friends on a Wednesday night. There were only a handful of people in the restaurant. It's very spacious and nicely decorated. There was a DJ and a live Brazilian performer. Music was loud, so it's best to come on a Friday or Saturday night when you're in the mood to kickstart a night out. There are TVs at the bar, and people were there watching the World Cup. I enjoyed most of what I tried. My favorites were the shrimp à la casserole, picanha steak with chimichurri sauce, and branzino. Didn't really care for the tostada or Brussels sprouts. Their Brussels sprouts are pretty much only crispy leaves, instead of the traditional hearty sprouts. The passion fruit cheesecake was very good! Drinks were wel-made. I recommend the passion fruit caipirinha. Service was excellent. I highly recommend John Paul. Street parking is available very close to the restaurant but fills up fast. There is valet at the Biltmore Hotel (connected to the restaurant) for $50 or self parking in the garage for $15 after validation. Restrooms are an area for improvement and did not match the nice atmosphere of the dining space. Overall, this was an elevated restaurant with a fun atmosphere and an eclectic menu. Something here for everyone. I'll definitely be back to try the brunch and happy hour.

cheese fondue
Dana T.

I came here for my bf's bday and enjoyed the food! The free cheese bread they gave was divine and a great appetizer. The tuna tartare tower was pretty basic, wasn't too special but enjoyable. The cheese fondue was a cheese lover's dream as it was truffle flavored and paired well with the cheese bread (as recommended) Honestly, the crackers provided was alright and they should sub it for something similar to the cheese bread. The star of the show was definitely the picanha as everyone orders. The chimichurri was a nice touch, and the small broccolini was decent, although definitely just for show. The mashed potatoes were nice and creamy! I also got the Brazilian soda which was interesting to try and pretty yummy! Wouldn't say it paired too well with the picanha tho lol The interior is so beautiful and looks like you've been transported to Tulum, which is definitely a stark contrast to DTLA outside.

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Rae C.

Came here to check out one of the participating restaurants during dineLA week, which was also my first time visiting here. The restaurant itself was super clean and beautiful inside. We thought there would be a dj and fire show but found out that they only offered those on Friday and Saturdays. We were one of 3 tables filled in the restaurant so the service was pretty fast. The cheese bread was pretty dry but we ended up asking for garlic butter on the side which redeemed them. We ordered the steak and fish for our entries with mashed potatoes and rice on the side. The steak was cooked and seasoned well and it came with chimichurri on the side. My broccoli was cold and unseasoned. The fish was bland and the sauce it came with didn't help at all. The raspberry ice cake was just okay. Although be ambience and service was great, the food fell short.

Ida C.

I don't come to Los Angeles that often anymore but my friend had her birthday dinner here and it was a wonderful experience. They were really patient with us because we did take a while to decide on what to order since we were all lost in conversation catching up with each other. The appetizers were delicious and were large enough to share between all of us. I hugely recommend the truffle dishes. The fondue was absolutely delicious! We ordered the fish and tomahawk steaks and everything was so good. Be service was attentive and our server Igor was really good about anticipating our needs. The dinner also came with a fire dancing performance which was tell cool. The ambiance of the restaurant was really nice and romantic with the mood lighting. Valet parking was 17 dollars and there is parking at the hotel too with validation. All in all, worth the trip to LA for a good time with friends and good food.

Moca colada
Michelle Z.

Great lunch place for work days. I come here for the picanha steak and the bottomless mimosas, which is 25 with the purchase of any entree. The Brazilian bread is delicious and the hostess and server are friendly and follow up often. I've also gotten the Moca Colada, which is a mocktail. It's really good but a bit too sweet for me to finish the entire drink. The picanha steak is great, although I have heard people being surprised at the layer of fat, even when previously cautioned about it. I personally dont mind it but I know some do. If youre looking for a place downtown to have a nicer lunch, come try this place out!

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Decided to come here for a girls' brunch. The ambiance was nice, the DJ was playing good music, and the dancing disco ball made the experience very unique. However, the service was not welcoming at all. We all decided to do the bottomless mimosas, and when our waitress brought the drinks to the table, she said, "Don't get drunk," and walked away. We found the comment strange, but we brushed it off and continued enjoying our time. Later, a woman who was not in uniform, whom I'm assuming was a supervisor or manager, came by to check on us. When we requested a refill on our bottomless mimosas, she responded, "Wow, you don't have work tomorrow?" We awkwardly laughed and said no. Both comments made us feel uncomfortable and, honestly, a little judged for ordering the bottomless mimosas--which were an option offered by the restaurant. We came to enjoy a girls' brunch and expected the staff to make us feel welcome, not make comments about how much we were drinking. The atmosphere was great, but unfortunately, the service really took away from the overall experience. Would not recommend this location.

Picanha

Nice place but not at all worth the price , food took a while and our server left mid service assuming his shift was off and had to flag down another server to even get the first part of our meal. Food wasn't worth the wait or price. Good ambiance though very lively place

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Arlene G.

I was looking for somewhere in LA with dinner and a show so we made reservations here. Easy reservations online, and food was great. Steak was perfectly cooked and so tender and flavorful. The rest of the sides/app were great too. My least favorite had to be the tuna tower from what we ordered. Service was great by our server. Beautiful dim restaurant with cool decor. Biggest downside for me was the show. I went for the show specifically but it lasted about 3 minutes! Very very disappointing so if you're going for the fire shows, it's definitely not what they advertise it to be. If it weren't for the great food and server, I would definitely rate a lot lower.

Moqueca De Peixe
Anna P.

I celebrated a joint birthday with another friend here, and had such a solid meal we left with big smiles on our faces. The venue gives a Tulum vibe, and music was on point. We started with truffle fries, can never go wrong with that. Then we had the Kale Caesar salad, it was fresh and flavorful with enough parmesan and crunch. The picanha was a stand out dish, it was perfectly seared, and tons of flavor, and juicy. The street cord was smokey, creamy and packed with flavor. The moqueca de piece was comforting, nice balance of coconut and herbs. Overall it was a great place to celebrate our birthdays, thanks to the complimentary dessert. Highly recommend to celebrate a birthday here.

Tiffany C.

I think this restaurant is more about the ambiance and drinks than the food. The space is cute and fun, and the fire dancer added a cool entertainment element. The drinks were great, and the bartender was fast. We had a party of about 20 people and opted for the set menu. The first dish that came out--the salmon tostada--had very little salmon. On top of that, they brought out one plate with four pieces and expected six people to share it. When we asked about it, the waiter said it would be taken care of, but the second plate that came out was still short. After speaking to (I believe) a manager, they finally brought out more food. I didn't want them to overcompensate or waste food, just to provide reasonable portion sizes for the number of people at each table. After that, though, there was actually too much food, which I'm not complaining about. As for the rest of the meal: the steak and chicken tacos were dry, the steak especially. The corn was good but tasted slightly off. The fish with the green sauce wasn't great either, and the soup thing was just okay. Honestly, the food overall wasn't very good. The best items were the cheese balls and the salmon tostada. Service was good, and the vibe was lively and loud--probably great for a fun date night or group celebration. I'd come back for drinks and the atmosphere, but not for the food.

Looks like the bottom of a cereal bowl!
Missy. 5.

Mmm...Well our server was very nice and attentive. Although we had to send the first two batches of fries out for being cold our waitress promptly took them away and brought us out a fresh batch. The ambience is nice and the inside is decorated nicely...sadly they completely missed the ball on the bathrooms as they were littered with tissue and napkins and didn't have any seat covers...We also didn't see any of the dancers on our visit but my biggest issue was the sugary drinksssss. Every single drink from the lychee martini to the lemon drops were sooo sugary! See the attached picture for how the bottoms of our drinks looked & at 19$ each that's unbelievable. Probably won't be back but hey give it a try...

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How much is valet parking?

I didn't see Valet available. There is a parking structure right across the street at Pershing Square. Don't remember the cost.

Is there a happy hour, if so what days and times?

Hello, is there a fire show on Friday night?

Starting may 30 , we going to have it every Friday.

What time does the show start Saturdays? And how much is the parking?

Hello Pepper B! Our place has a performance at 7:30 pm and 9 pm on Saturdays! Self-parking and valet… 

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The Mulberry - Cheesecake

The Mulberry

4.0(143 reviews)
11.0 mi•Sawtelle

wow. JUST WOWWWWW!! what an amazing restaurant with delicious food, beautiful vibes and great…read morestaff! if there is anything that is a must get here it is the acorn noodles! I've never had anything like it! so tart, refreshing, savory and omg i'm drooling just thinking about it. the drinks were also super refreshing! honestly everything we got here was amazing so you can't do any wrong. can't wait to go back and try everything else!

Usually not a fan of writing negative reviews, but I think this one warrants an honest review and…read morehopefully gives others and, more importantly, the restaurant perspective on a pretty awful dinner and hopefully make improvements. 1. The steak was cooked really poorly and was very very chewy. Sauce was nearly inedible. We each took one bite and could not eat any more of it. First time ever leaving a steak dish alone, ever. I like the idea of a wasabi infused au poivre sauce but it was extra bitter and had a funky sour taste to it. 2. Kimchi was WAY too salty. I understand kimchi is salted during brining, but we each had one piece and couldn't eat any more. I lean towards a saltier palate but I just couldn't eat more. 3. The chicken wings tasted fine, but they weren't even tossed with the sauce completely. Some pieces had only a few drops of sauce. None were fully coated. I'm not sure if that's intentional, but I wanted to point it out. 4. Salad was served in a full bowl and we were instructed to toss the salad ourselves. Either the salad should be tossed with the dressing or we should have a bigger bowl? This might just sound nit-picky, so I'll just leave it at that. 5. We ordered one of everything on the late night menu, and we were told that the tuna was sold out. No problem. When the food came out, we had 2 orders of the wings come out. We only ordered one. When we asked, we found out that the server mistakenly put one order of the wings and one order of the wings combo. Honest mistake, no problem. We had everything come out except the kimchi pancake, and when we asked about it, we were told, "oh, that must be sold out too then." Maybe the kitchen had an off night? I even thought possibly it was because we went too late? But we arrived at the restaurant just past 12 and restaurant closes at 2am on a Saturday, and we didn't receive any notice of a last call in the kitchen, so I don't think that was the issue. Ambiance was fine, server was kind - just hard to get past the food. I replied to an email from the restaurant asking about our dining experience with the above mentioned and got zero response, so now I feel like this just needs to be shared to the public. Maybe the generic automated email is also telling to the laziness of the food. I'm sure their actual dinner menu is better, but what's the point if the food isn't consistent across the board? Maybe don't do the late night menu if it's going to be regarded as unimportant. Again, this is my one experience there from just the late night menu. Not sure if i want to give it another try for a while, but one bad experience usually carries more weight than good ones, unfortunately. Lastly, for a "no tipping" policy where they enforce a 20% fee to cover their operations, I should expect much better from the restaurant. Very, very disappointing. Was really hopeful for this restaurant, but here we are. Hope they do better moving forward.

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The Mulberry - Inside

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The Mulberry - Salad, had too much white lettuce which was very bitter 7/10

Salad, had too much white lettuce which was very bitter 7/10

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The Obscure Distillery - First drink on the wall.

The Obscure Distillery

4.5(236 reviews)
1.4 mi•Arts District, Downtown
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First of all, let me say the obscure is great, I love the drinks and the atmosphere is amazing. I…read morewant to see all of the seasons and will always be a fan of the alcohol. But that being said ... the membership that you get for purchasing bottles doesn't meet expectations. I have spent upwards of $1000 in bottles over the last few months and that has given me a little bit of a membership. Well, we went in for their newest addition, the devil's quarter, and all was good until the end of the night. Well we're given a limit to drinks at the post show bar. Me, having a membership, thought oh maybe we can stay another hour and have a drink at our favorite place... nope apparently members are only allowed to have fun on Tuesday... so I guess my membership is irrelevant because it's not a Tuesday (when I usually work), not to mention the $500 in bottles I now have to walk around with to find another post show hangout because we were no longer allowed to stay. I would love to be able to spend more at the post show bar but the speakeasy part looses its value if it's limited to even its members.

We came to The Obscure for a friend's birthday and had such a fantastic night. This is definitely…read moremore of an experience than just going out for drinks. The atmosphere is immersive, theatrical, moody, and every nook and cranny of this place is beautifully detailed. Our group embraced the requested all-black dress code, and I was a little disappointed that some other guests didn't play along. When a place puts this much effort into creating a particular world, dressing the part really does make the experience more fun. The spirits themselves were excellent. We tasted vodka, whiskey, and rum, and all three were remarkably smooth, interesting, and clearly very high quality. I loved that the tasting was guided rather than just having drinks dropped in front of us. The storytelling and presentation made us pay attention to what we were actually tasting and gave the evening a nice sense of progression. We also happened to be there while comic artist Matt Harley of Marvel fame was sketching, which felt perfectly suited to the setting and made an already unusual night even more memorable. The space is gorgeous: candlelight, artwork, strange little details everywhere, dramatic lighting, beautiful glassware, and even the outdoor fire element. There's so much to look at that you feel like you're discovering something new every time you turn around. Our whole group LOVES Halloween, so this felt like the absolute perfect way to kick off spooky season. It has exactly the kind of dark, mysterious, slightly magical atmosphere we were hoping for without feeling cheesy or gimmicky. We loved the rum so much that we ended up buying a bottle, which also granted us Level 1 membership, so this definitely won't be our only visit. Such a fun choice for a birthday celebration, date night, or a night out with friends when you want something completely different from the usual bar experience. We're already looking forward to going back and seeing what our new membership unlocks.

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The Green Room - Cocktail lounge hidden inside Castaway with stunning views

The Green Room

4.5(700 reviews)
11.1 mi
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This place is a must visit!!!! How did I not hear about…read morethis place before? Booked a reservation easily for a Friday evening, there's not really a bad seat in the entire place. Cute cocktail bar with a view, The view is incredible at sunset on the outdoor patio. We enjoyed cocktails, beer, and the filet mignon sammie. The food was SO good. Perfect for cocktail hour, but they also serve the full menu from castaway here so you could even order dinner if you wanted. Really beautiful presentation for the cocktails, reminds me of Barton G before it closed. They have a buzz button cocktail which was super tasty! Service was extreme friendly,and accommodating. Everyone was making sure we were satisfied throughout out time there. I will for sure be back, and if you're looking for a cute date night spot this it! I will be back to try more of the tapas!

The Green Room... I am not sure why service gets such a bad rating- never had any issues with that…read more I like their signature cocktails and food options... l am giving them 4 stars only because of the most recent experience that I had... I checked the hours, and it said this place closes at 11. My friend and I came at 9... and guess what... the place was closed. Why? I don't know. We were just told that they'd decided to close early that day. Mind you, Castaway was still open that night. Why would a bar close before its posted hours? ‍

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Three Wishes Cocktail

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Parmesan Proscuitto Croquette

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Thunderbolt - Burger was great! The food runner was a lady and she was 5 star!

Thunderbolt

4.4(273 reviews)
1.2 mi•Echo Park
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One of the best bars in LA hands down. The Tropi Pop is their proprietary canned beverage; it's…read morepretty much a carbonated piña colada and it is SO GOOD. I need to buy a case of those. So, l I have gotten that, the Koji Killer, La Frutera and Lychee Daquiri (it's N/A so I added rum). I recommend all of those! We have also ordered fries at the bar and they are not only well seasoned, but they also have a crispy coating. The staff are all super attentive, professional and know how to create a great ambience for a good night out. There is valet parking. The bathrooms are pretty clean too!

I tried this spot when I was looking for an after work place for my girlfriend and I. First…read moreimpressions,I like the vibe and music of this place, definitely seems chill and a spot for locals. The wait staff was super nice and the service was prompt and attentive. I went on a Monday, right after they opened at 5 pm, it already people sitting at the bar. The crowd was very chill, very typical Echo Park low-key characters, quite a few seemed to know the staff well. The food and drinks were all fine to me, I had a couple old fashions, my girlfriend had a specialty drink with brunt orange something, she liked it. We tried the chicken thighs, fried green tomatoes, and the chicken biscuit. They all were good, my only issue, the chicken biscuit item is not served on a biscuit like I was thinking , its just on a sandwich bun essentially. Overall, I would go again maybe on a Friday or Saturday night to see the difference, if any of the crowd and vibe.

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