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    Covell

    4.3 (523 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, Beer Bar
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    COVELL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Ryna D.

    Wonderful wine bar with great vibes and an atmosphere that reminds me of my NYC haunts. Perfect for intimate date nights or sophisticated evening hangs. It's technically part of the boutique hotel Covell but it's a wonderful neighborhood wine bar with an excellent selection and wonderful folks behind the bar. Now that I work in the neighborhood I hope to return soon.

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    Bill L.

    Well I wish I could give more than 5 stars! The wines are absolutely amazing!! Amsi and Mike are great bartenders and know their wine! I never had a bad glass. The food was outstanding and the service top notch!! Came here for my birthday and it does not disappoint!!

    Selection - after letting them know what I was looking for, they brought me three to try before deciding
    Brian V.

    A small little wine bar that has a great selection and some small bites. I actually didn't have any bites because I was meeting some friends here to try out this place before we had dinner nearby. I'm not sure if this is the usual modus operandi because I didn't know much about this place when my friends told me to meet them here, but basically I was told to tell one of the folks what I was looking for and they typically suggest something for you. So I told the very friendly and hospitable lady I was looking for something "full bodied and oaky". She brought back three different bottles and let me try a bit of each before I decided. I was very happy with the suggestions and with my selection. I really thought that system was really cool. Definitely a really nice place to meet up with friends for wine. I could see this being a good first date place as well. We were here during the middle of the week later at night so parking wasn't too hard to find.

    Scottie-Boy natural orange wine. From Buellton. Sweet with a semi sour finish.
    Jessica P.

    A unique bar that does not offer a wine menu but rather a conversation with your bartender about what kind of wine you like. I said we like Pinot but we're interested in having natural wine tonight so they brought out 3 bottles. An orange and two chilled reds. All were very funky to be honest so I asked if they had any central coast wine since we like that region. He brought out another bottle and we loved it! So went with a wine called Scottie-Boy. They were busy so service was on the slower side but still a quality experience when we were face to face. It's dim and cozy in there. Lit by candlelight. A great environment for conversation. Since there is no menu, you have no idea what you are paying for and it would be a bit awkward to ask the price for each wine you taste. We ended up paying $20 a glass which feels on the higher side of what is normally order. Overall, a memorable experience and I recommend.

    Deviled Eggs. Delicious.
    Andrew D.

    I would give Covell five stars if their kitchen was a little faster, or fast at all. I get that it's a small space (from what I can see from the bar as the kitchen is in plain sight), but at least give your guests an update on why their food order is taking over thirty minutes to prepare... Kitchen-speed aside, Covell is a quaint spot for a glass of wine with friends or dates. I'm impressed by the vast selection of white and red wines along with the occasional celebrity sighting as an added bonus; met Brett Dier aka Michael from Jane the Virgin, and that elevated my visit as he proved to be an absolute gentleman. The bartenders are nice, knowledgable on the wine list, and make small talk when time allows given that they are running the show most nights. Covell is worth the visit for the wine selection and atmosphere alone; I wouldn't recommend ordering food unless you're an extremely patient person, which is unfortunate considering that the food is actually delicious.

    Remy is the best! So knowledgeable and funny! Not only would I come back to Covell it'd be several times a week if I lived close. Would also hang out with Remy on the weekends!

    Charcuterie!
    Sarah B.

    This wine bar is magical. You walk up to the bartender and say "I'm kind of feeling like a medium bodied Red, heavier in the tannins." They give you a smile and come back with two different bottles. They let you taste them both, and truly they are both exactly what you were looking for. They have a tasty assortment of small bites, and a cute outdoor seating area for when it gets too loud.

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    Great ambiance, great customer service, really great selection of wine and great food that was of quality. Definitely coming back!

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    Ask the Community - Covell

    How much is the range for wines by the glass?

    Would it be okay if I came alone?

    I would! It gets more of a date scene around 9pm but I've seen plenty of solo trips

    Is it a full bar, or wine and beer exclusive? ...And are there TVs? (Please say no.)

    Hey there! Thanks so much for reaching out. We sell wine and beer only, and there are no TVs. We hope yo see you soon!

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    Sunset Beer Garden

    Sunset Beer Garden

    3.9(26 reviews)
    3.1 miEcho Park

    A hidden gem in Angelino Heights that you don't want to miss out on. If you can't find parking,…read morethey do have valet, which made it so convenient. The outdoor beer garden offers a lot of seating, shade and some great vibes. A perfect place to bring a bunch of friends to grab some food and enjoy some beer (brewed on the property). We all enjoyed some amazing beers and we ordered quite a few things on the menu to try. Everything was delicious, I was very impressed. Most of the time breweries don't really have the best food, but this one had amazing food! Service was prompt and very friendly. I got a blonde brew and it was so good and refreshing. We ordered: - 3 in a bun - Filet Mignon - breaded pork cutlets - Fennel and Pear Salad All very tasty! I definitely recommend coming by and checking this gem out. Cheers!!

    Bia Garden is a fun & cute outdoor (no indoor) dining/drinking place on Sunset. They have many…read moreheaters but I recommend bringing a jacket if the weather is going to be chilly at night. Each bench has a blanket so it helps if you are willing to use it. I am a bit of germaphobe so I couldn't use it. lol My friends and I, all loved the vibe. We ordered many items on the menu but there were only two things we liked; the Mackerel and the Eggplant. Unfortunately the rest of the food was not good at all. Another thing was that none of us got buzzed from the beer. lol Majority of us agreed that the beer was watery but maybe that wasn't a bad thing. hahahaha Again, it's a cute place especially for summer time. And the Mackerel was really really good. I will probably go back for it.

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    Sunset Beer Garden - Nice sunset view

    Nice sunset view

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    Sunset Beer Garden - Mackerel, sausages, eggplant

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    Frogtown Brewery - Indoor brewery operations and bar

    Frogtown Brewery

    4.5(252 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    I feel so fortunate to have stumbled across this gem during the Frogtown First Fridays. The space…read moreis lovely, with a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating. It reminds me a lot of breweries in the Midwest, who I think do breweries best. There's limited street parking (not just for the brewery, but many things in Frogtown) so be prepared to park far and walk in.

    This is one fun and laid-back brewery, which feels like it's deeply hidden in a secret community…read moreand when you find it it's like a happy surprise. They are pet and kid friendly and involved with and supportive of the surrounding community and artsy vibe culture. They have a small indoor seating area and a cozy shaded side patio with a coming soon expanded section to make the patio space larger. The vibes are always fun, especially when they host different food and artsy vendors and live DJ's. The staff is not overly friendly, but they get the job done; they greet you, they serve your beer, they pick up the empties and repeat. Unfortunately, there is only one unisex restroom, so depending on how busy they are or if there is a popular themed event you can expect to be waiting in a line for a while. Another thing to mention, there is very limited street parking, so patience is key and/or walking shoes for when you find something in the surrounding streets.

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    Frogtown Brewery - Vanilla cream ale

    Vanilla cream ale

    Frogtown Brewery - We're on sobriety double IPA and a couple Apollo 18 West Coast IPAs. Great beer, great vibes.

    We're on sobriety double IPA and a couple Apollo 18 West Coast IPAs. Great beer, great vibes.

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    Red Lion Tavern - Great with mayo - would love to have some curry ketchup!

    Red Lion Tavern

    3.9(2k reviews)
    1.8 miSilver Lake
    $$

    The ambience was very chill and the server we had was very upbeat and attentive. They have a wide…read moreselection of German beers and we tried two of them. They were pretty good. We didn't get a chance to order food so next time maybe we will try. Overall the party we attended had a good chill time outdoors. Pro tip* I recommend wearing flat shoes if you will be outside as the area is on a slanted paved area.

    The one star is for our server alone -- she was very kind, attentive, and honest, even if some of…read moreher recommendations ended up being a little misguided. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. I ordered the chicken schnitzel with mushroom gravy, my boyfriend got the Hungarian brat with spaetzle, and our friend ordered the Hungarian brat on a roll. Starting with the schnitzel: it wasn't completely terrible, but it definitely wasn't good. The breading was some what soggy and sliding off the chicken, and the chicken itself had almost no seasoning besides an odd lemony sourness. The mashed potatoes were honestly awful -- extremely sour, like they were overloaded with sour cream but missing butter, salt, or any real flavor. I LOVE mashed potatoes and only managed two bites before giving up. The red cabbage was overcooked, mushy, and had a slightly off taste. Overall, the schnitzel plate was maybe a 2/10, and those points go solely to the fact that the chicken itself was technically edible. My boyfriend's meal somehow managed to be worse. The bratwurst was fine, but tasted frozen and reheated rather than fresh. The sauerkraut, according to him, "tasted like dirty socks." The spaetzle was genuinely offensive -- mushy, overly bland, and tossed with what looked like hydrated diced mushrooms that literally tasted like dirt. I honestly questioned whether it had gone bad. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself felt dirty and had a strange smell throughout. It honestly seems like a place locals may still visit out of habit or convenience, but it no longer reflects what I imagine it once was. It's unfortunate, because there's something special about a restaurant that's been around for 65 years and still tries to maintain its old-school charm. Sadly, the food and cleanliness just don't live up to that legacy anymore. Save your money unless you're only stopping in for an overpriced German draft beer. We definitely won't be back.

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    Red Lion Tavern - Downstairs dining room décor.

    Downstairs dining room décor.

    Red Lion Tavern - Appel Strudel

    Appel Strudel

    Red Lion Tavern - Black Manhattan cocktail

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    Black Manhattan cocktail

    Anju House - covered patio seating

    Anju House

    4.4(695 reviews)
    2.3 miKoreatown
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    It was my first time here. The place is very nice and love the decor…read more The parking is valet or street parking. The service was very good. The chicken was a little in the dry side but overall all the food was good. We will be back!

    I'll start with the positives. The location is very nice. Designed with an elegant, but…read moreminimalistic vibe. I love that, traditional mixed modern social dining feel. I had placed a phone order, for pick up; upon arrival, I found the service was prompt. I saw my food ready to go, just past the main walk-in area. Almost immediately after that, I was taken care of by the host and on my way. I've been waiting to try this place for ages so on the drive back to work I was excited to steal a piece of meat from the bag. Initial bite flavor was good, meat was tender just a bit on the chewy side.. I wasn't bothered by it too much as I'd have to leave it in an oven warmer at work. Trying to keep food warm, in doing so, I knew there'd be only two possible outcomes, melting tender or either tough & dry. So, the dish of meat and rice sat in the warmer for almost an hour hour and a half. The downhill slope.... Set the "meat " on the veggies and began to eat. Meat after meat, I kept experiencing the same exact texture. It was the same exact rubbery chew, I initially tasted. Each and every piece was the same exact flavor. There was no peak, there was no pitfall. If you cook or grill, you know this is a red flag. Normally, consistency would be a good thing, a Master craftsman type experience, but this was NOT it. As go on, I get the sinking feeling, this can't be real meat. I lock in, the deeper I dig, each piece looks the same, broken apart the same, tastes the same, just various shapes. They can call me crazy for this one - I'll stand by it. Something is not right here. I'm not even going to throw it away. I'm going to study it for the next few days and post an updated review. I hope I'm wrong but as of right now, I'll never revisit this place. Too freaky of an experience. We

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    Anju House - Inside

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    The Black Cat - The Burger. Perfectly cooked and fries were on point.

    The Black Cat

    3.8(630 reviews)
    0.8 miSilver Lake
    $$

    The Black Cat was an amazing time! The service here is great, super friendly staff and very…read moreattentive! We went with a large group of 9 people and they were very accommodating. We started off with many appetizers. We tried the fries with and without truffle. I would say it's okay to skip the additional truffle since they combine it with parmesan -- would only get if you're a fan of both! Also, a lot of the entrees come with a side of fries! The brussels sprouts were amazing and had a lot of different layers of flavors, both sweet and smoky. The green beans were good, but not a must get! The calamari was fried well but the pieces were a bit small. I ordered the burger as my entree. It was a huge burger and came with a side of fries. I loved the bun and it was quite fluffy. The flavors of the burger with the meat, sauce, cheese and pickles pair well together. I do think some parts of either my bun or patty were a bit burnt and you could definitely taste that. For dessert, we got the bread pudding which was AMAZING! Would definitely recommend, it reminded me of a chocolate chip cookie but pillowy and delicious!

    Fun spot for a night out! We went at about 10pm on a Friday and waited like 10 minutes for a table…read moreof 3. I enjoyed the Breakfast Buck since it had a unique smoky taste. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Candy Cigarette. It was a little too syrup-y for me. The music was pretty loud the night we went, so it was hard to hear the my friends sitting in front of me. Good place for a hang, but a little hard to make too much conversation.

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    The Black Cat - Entrance view

    Entrance view

    The Black Cat - Flat Iron Steak ( Rare )

    Flat Iron Steak ( Rare )

    The Black Cat - Sour. IPA. They aight. Nothing crazy.

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    Sour. IPA. They aight. Nothing crazy.

    Seco - Awan Ice cream dessert

    Seco

    4.2(83 reviews)
    0.9 miSilver Lake

    W0W INCREDIBLE SERVICE specifically from the general manager she is like warm sunshine in human…read moreform no wonder why her name is HARMONY also it's not too cold and not too warm. Perfect temp overall highly recommend and Mauro the bar tender couldn't be more sweet. What a delightful experience thanks for the refills Sebastian

    First off, this restaurant is located right on Sunset and parking is really hard to find. I would…read morerecommend you make reservations as the restaurant is really small inside. I did see some tables out on the sidewalk, but not sure if they all belong to them or Santos right next door. They have a good amount of wines that are domestic and international. Our server, Rob (I think that was his name), gave us a few samples to try before we landed on one. Their menu is not that extensive, so just be aware of that. We didn't have reservations, but we were able to grab a table inside at around 5:30pm on a Saturday. This place was busy. I really liked the Hamachi Crudo. That was so good, but there's only 4 slices for about $21. It's dressed in a ponzu yuzu sauce. It was so good that we ended up pouring the left over sauce on to our Tuna Tostada. Both items were fresh and I could not taste any fishiness. We also ordered the Mushroom Risotto and Cacio e Pepe. I thought the risotto was good, but the rice was definitely undercooked. I would have said something, but we didn't have much time left. The pasta reminded me of Mac n Cheese. I thought it was way too salty and didn't really do it for me. Kind of disappointed in the mains, but the 2 apps were really good.

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    Seco - Bar area

    Bar area

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