Dinner and song, in style…read more. I was introduced to this prime location on the corner of Santa Monica Bl and LaBrea ave in West Hollywood and was very glad to visit on a few occasions now. Staffed by the owner himself, along with a very personable bartender and waiter, Gabrielle, Robby's offers a very clean, professional and warmly inviting place to enjoy a delicious meal and enjoy the entertainment hosted by its guests. I can recommend the savory rib-eye steak, the Robby's special pasta and the salads are enough to share for two. All meticulously prepared and served fresh. There is a quality karaoke system that makes even the meek sound like a star and the crowd is receptive and enthusiastic. There is no doubt that an initial visit to Robby's will be the first of many by its customers and the crafted combination of service, food and ambience make Robby's stand out from the rest.

The vibe was fun! There was karaoke and the restaurant looked nice…read more The staff was friendly. Bartender was super sweet. However no one greeted us when we walked in so we just stood at the front for about 15 mins. (No exaggeration) with about 10 other people all standing around not knowing what to do or where to go. I walked up to the bar to talk to an employee and said we had a reservation at 8 and they said okay but then didn't seat us. It was about 8:30pm when I took it upon myself to seat us at the bar ourselves. We ordered. The food was pretty good. The veggie lasagna was just cheese and tomato sauce I was hoping for zucchini or some form of veggies in it but there weren't any. It was fun coz you could watch the chef prepare the food however he was picking it all up with his bare hands and we are pretty sure he was getting burnt a lot haha he seemed very sweet and friendly. I'm not sure if I would return to the restaurant. The impact wasn't really incredible. The rest of my party was not into it at all. We did have fun tho.

Decided to try Granville in WeHo after shopping in the area. Overall, really enjoyed the…read moreexperience and the drinks especially tied everything together well. I got the skirt steak cooked medium rare -- flavor was good, but it was a little tough to cut. I think it would've paired even better with some garlic butter or chimichurri on the side. The mac and cheese was SO good and easily one of the highlights of the meal. Creamy, flavorful, and definitely something I'd order again. The pork chops were delicious and packed with flavor, but the spinach underneath was a bit too bitter for my taste. The mashed potatoes were creamy, soft, and comforting. We also loved the Brussels sprouts and Caesar salad -- both were super solid sides. Drinks were perfect and balanced out the dishes really well. Service and atmosphere were great too. Would definitely come back to try more items on the menu next time we are in the area.

Im giving this place a 4 star only because of service, the waitress was kind gave us time and…read moreoffered great suggestions. In reality the food was not great. It was bland and portion was just smaller than I expected. There is a location in Pasadena and the pasta was seasoned well and balanced and what I feel the portion was much bigger. I do have to assume it's due to the location of this establishment. The ambiance was pretty slow however the inside decorations were so cute and pleasant on the eyes. I wouldn't come here for the food, perhaps a drink and a small app.

Came here for a quick dinner after doing some work at the Pacific Design Center. The…read moreambiance/aesthetic is super cute, feels upscale without feeling too "fancy". We sat in the lounge area and it was perfect. Got the ham appetizer, the burger, fries, and the raspberry sorbet dessert. Everything was incredible, one of the best burgers I've had in Los Angeles. Service was also great. I even called about an hour after I got home because I started getting a scratchy throat and realized I didn't specifically ask if there were strawberries in the raspberry sorbet (I'm allergic and that was completely my mistake for not double checking before I chowed down) but the host that answered was super nice, I could hear in the background her double checking with a server, who then even double checked with the kitchen to make sure they were giving me the correct answer which I really really appreciate. Side note, no strawberries in the sorbet I'll most definitely be returning here in the future.

Sean Brock (James Beard nominee and winner, "The Mind of a Chef" Season 2 host, "Chef's Table"…read moreSeason 6 featured culinary artist, among other highlights) has taken his Southern US cuisine to Hollywood in a recently opened restaurant. Darling takes some of Sean's favorite dishes, many of which are grilled, and adds an Asian fusion touch. Will it succeed? Time will tell, but we very much enjoyed our experience at the restaurant. The first two things you will notice when entering Darling is the large shade tree settled in the center of the lounge area and the Hi-Fi DJ booth pumping out the vibes. I really liked the decor, it set a casual tone to the fine dining. And the music jammed, from World to R&B to Jazz with a couple pop hits mixed in, it set an enjoyable atmosphere without distracting from the conversation my wife and a couple old friends were able to have. Favorite dish? It had to be the Deviled Egg topped with Bluefin Tuna. It takes a memorable dish from my childhood and turns it, well, not into something my mom would make but so much better! (Sorry, no photos of the dish, our eggs evaporated before I got to my camera). The Wood-Fired Oysters and the Rockfish (which my wife ordered) were also highlights. Any misses? I thought I'd enjoy the Dry-Aged Burger somewhat more than I did. The patty itself is very large and thick making it highly fat-forward on the palate. A little bit of acid, say, a couple slices of pickle and/or tomato would benefit the dish well. All in all, my friends and I very much enjoyed our evening at Darling. Highly recommended!

Visiting from New Orleans, my dad "Duke" brought us to Annie's Soul Delicious and all I can say is…read moreWOW. The food was absolutely unmatched; seasoned to perfection, soulful, and made with so much love you could taste it in every bite. But what truly made this experience special was Annie herself. Seeing the owner out on the floor serving, entertaining, and genuinely connecting with her patrons was something you don't see often anymore. She made every person in that room feel like family, and that warmth carried through the entire restaurant. From the incredible food to the unforgettable hospitality, Annie's Soul Delicious gave us an experience we'll never forget. If you're looking for amazing soul food and a place that feels like home, this is it. We are looking forward to our next visit to L.A just to return to Annie's

My friend wanted to check out this place, so we made a trip. It is on Fairfax so it is a busy…read morestreet. There is metered and lot parking. We parked on the street right in front. You walk inside and The place is quaint but hipster. Not a huge space, could probably fit 40-50 people comfortably, anythint above and its tight. The server was nice, she gave us a run down of the menu and promptly took our order. Staff are always walking around the small space helping all the tables. Pictures show cultural and imaginary images, very eclectic. They provided complimentary mini corn muffins with an addictive butter. We munched on those until the food came out. We each ordered a variation of their meats and sides. My 3 friends consensus on their meals was good on most of their dishes. 1st meal-Wings, cabbage/greens mix, yams, Mac n cheese 2nd meal- Lemon pepper fish, cabbage/greens mix, yams, Brussel sprouts 3rd meal-Fried chicken, cabbage/greens mix, yams, Mac n cheese I ordered lemon pepper shrimp, greens, brussel sprouts, Mac n cheese. My plate was cool. The lemon pepper shrimp were soft not crunchy and grainy with the bite. My greens lacked flavor, I wish I got the cabbage/greens mix like the others. We all ordered different flavors of the kool-aid. They were all tasty.

Visited Hangari on Saturday evening to try their renown Kalguksu with some friends. I've known that…read morespecific parking lot/strip mall to be a nightmare parking wise, so I bit the bullet and used the on-site valet. There is sometimes street parking but the availability is rough, it's tough to park, and even one of the meters we ended up at just didn't work. They only charge a $5 cash service charge though, which isn't bad. We were lucky to be seated right away, even in a packed restaurant. The restaurant has a surprisingly modern design, and is comfortable for as small as it is. We were quickly served their signature kimchis and barley rice. The kimchi, particularly the yeolmu (young summer radish) kimchi, has a unique flavor profile well suited to their food. We ordered 2 bowls of their plain kalgooksu, 1 bibim milmyun, and 1 tteokbokki. The food came out fairly quickly. The kalgooksu was as expected the star of the show. The anchovy broth brings a savory complexity that seems impossible for a soup made from just dried fish and a few other ingredients. It even has a rich, almost thick, quality to it that is surprising for a fish broth. Their noodles, the titular kalgooksu, have the signature irregularity and chew of knife cut noodles. I appreciate the vegetables that always come in kalgooksu, like potato, pumpkin, and zucchini, which offer an earthy heartiness to the light soup. My only complaint is that the potato is in huge irregular chunks, and is barely cooked, though I feel like I have had this issue with many of the kalgooksu bowls I've had over the years. The bibim milmyun was solid. I think that I prefer the texture and flavor of naengmyeon buckwheat noodles, but the milmyun, which are made with mostly wheat flour, still provide a satisfying chew. The sauce tasted bright and fresh, especially with a splash of added vinegar. It also came with a small side portion of spicy pork and some rice paper to wrap. The tteokbokki was the one let down of the meal. To be fair, I wasn't expecting much out of tteokbokki at all restaurant like this whose specialty is essentially the opposite. I ordered the tteokbokki as a "safe pick" for a picky eater in the group. It turned out to be a bit mediocre in our opinion, and that friend ended up enjoying their kalgooksu anyways. If you're looking to try this dish, it's definitely one of if not the best I've had in Southern California, so I'd totally recommend it. I'll also warn to steer clear of the Garden Grove restaurant of the same name and specialty. I think it's a disappointing mimicry of this place.

Heard great things about this restaurant so I was very excited to try it while I was in town. Came…read moreon Sunday night at 7pm, and was very pleasantly surprised they had plenty of open tables to seat our party of 3 immediately. What we ordered: - Clam Kalguksu (5/5): this was sooo good! The noodle texture and broth favor was amazing. I would definitely order this again if I come back! - Large Bossam (4.5/5): I absolutely love bossam and this was exactly what I expect when I order bossam. Only reason it's not 5/5 is it's not really any different from bossam elsewhere. Overall, this place is definitely worth the hype and I will be come back when I'm in the ktown area again!

Love Yardbird in Vegas, but I live in Cali and had to try it here. Would give a 10 out of 5 stars…read moreif I could based of Habiba's service alone! The food was alone incredible. I will definitely be back! Thank you Habiba!

Tommy and Shujana are the absolute best !!!!! I couldn't ask for better service! We will definitely…read morebe back as usual.

Amazing Food. Owner is lovely! I love authentic italian cuisine owned by an italian family…read more Big recommendation!

As someone who worked in hospitality for years, I don't throw around five stars. Cesare earns them…read more The pinsa with French Brie and peaches? Order it. Don't think about it, just order it. The food is creative and really well executed. But the real story here is the owners. This husband-and-wife team is on the floor, hugging guests hello, making everyone feel like a regular from the first visit. That energy flows straight to the staff. Warm, attentive, no attitude. The crowd is half the fun too. Cedars doctors, young couples on first dates, families, neighborhood regulars. All ages, all vibes, everyone having a great time. That mix doesn't happen by accident. It happens when a place genuinely has soul. Go. Sit at the bar if you can. You'll be back.

Had the chicken and waffles and it was delicious! Comes with one waffle and a good amount of…read morechicken. Both the waffle and chicken were great! The service is also great, the waiter also came to check on us and made sure we had what we needed. The restaurant itself is pretty small but clean and inside a small shopping center. Parking situation isn't the best, but there's plenty of street parking. If you're in the area, I def recommend checking Jinkys cafe.

If you loved Chili My Soul as much as I did, then you are aware that Jinky's carried on Randy…read moreHoffman's recipes in its restaurants (some of them at least). God, I miss Chili My Soul! Many years later and I finally gave Jinky's a try to relive those damn great chili memories. I ordered a quart of chili because I may as well get as much of a dose as possible and had it delivered through DoorDash. Everything arrived intact, no spills. I'll sum it up...was it as great as CMS? I'd have to say no, but it did the job of a comforting bowl of chili. Half the fun of CMS was getting split bowls and Jinky's doesn't offer a great variety of chili options. Also, I don't recall Randy's chili being very oily and as you can see, this chili was very oily. I solved the oil problem once the chili cooled and oil congealed - it was very easy to spoon out. Another disappointment was that CMS used to come with a side of veggies and this secret pink sauce (I believe I was told it was Thousand Island sauce with Tabasco). That shiet was delish af! Jinky's provides you with garlic bread as a side. Eh, I don't know how I feel about garlic bread being paired with chili - cornbread may have been a better option. . The veggies and sauce would have been ideal. All in all, while the chili was decent, it did not serve as a substitute for CMS and the lack of choice in flavors was disappointing. The whole experience just wasn't there for me. I have to accept CMS is history and savor the memories of some of then best chili I have ever had. If you are a CMS fan though, I invite you to experience this for yourself and chime in as to how you feel Jinky's compares to the OG version.

THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD!!!! Our server was so sweet. The place looked very old but was nice!read more

I am unwell. Was 0% prepared for the enormity of the situation. The pancakes are massive and the…read morestacks are STACKED. Please consider sharing a plate with protein on the side, or be prepared to pack it up for another meal at home. These pancakes are fluffy and generous and incredible. No notes. Two of us split the banana pancakes and an order of the Peanut Bubba Crunchy French toast, which is dipped in a peanut butter crunch and topped with powdered sugar and whipped cream. And we have made additional meals out of them since. We also enjoyed bottomless mimosas, which you can enjoy for an hour and a half!

Ismael took care of us for a friend of mines birthday yesterday and we were thrilled! The food was…read moredelicious and service was excellent. Truly made our night feel all that much more special. Would definitely recommend!

Such a great vibe! Amazing place to take pictures, yummy food! Ismael was our server and was very…read moreattentive and kind!