This has easily become one of my favorite places to visit once a month. As a wife and mother, it's…read moreone of the few places where I truly get to step out of "mom mode," relax, and just enjoy the moment for myself. The atmosphere is always welcoming, especially on live music nights. The owner is incredibly friendly and makes it a point to personally connect with every guest, which makes the experience feel even more special and intimate. It is a smaller venue, so I highly recommend making reservations if you want guaranteed seating because once the live music starts, the place fills up FAST. But every single time I go, it's always a great experience. One thing I truly love most about this spot is how it naturally brings people together. I've met new friends just by sitting, chatting, and enjoying the music and wine. It's such a positive and inviting environment. If you're ever in the area, I definitely recommend stopping by and showing support. And I absolutely have to add it's a Black-owned business, so let's continue supporting and pouring into businesses that create spaces like this for the community.

Mixed Experience at a Beautiful Wine Lounge - Reservation Strongly Recommended…read moreThe ambience here is genuinely lovely - dim lighting, stylish decor, and excellent music selection that created a sophisticated, relaxed vibe. I came alone to enjoy a quiet evening and try their wines, drawn in by the strong Yelp reviews. Unfortunately, my experience was uneven. I arrived without a reservation on a busy Saturday night and was initially told there were no tables available. Thankfully, another patron kindly offered me their extra small side table allowing me to stay - but I watched several groups get turned away at the door. Moral of the story: make a reservation. This place seems much better suited for larger groups, events, or celebrations than for solo visitors. Service felt stretched thin. The staff were pleasant but clearly affected service - they could definitely use more help on busy evenings. When I asked about a wine flight, I was told they were too busy to prepare one. Five to ten minutes later, I watched another table receive flights without issue, which was disappointing and made me feel overlooked as a single patron. I ended up chatting with a nearby group of six women who were also there for the first time based on reviews. We agreed the space is gorgeous and has potential, but our experiences were just "okay" overall. It's a beautiful spot with great music and atmosphere, but the operational hiccups and reservation policy make it tricky for walk-ins or solo guests. I probably wouldn't return personally, but if you're planning a group outing or special event, book ahead and you might have a much better time

What a neat find at Haven City Market! Located adjacent to Native Son, Raffael's is a step into a…read moreSouthwestern vibe where guests can relax with their drinks away from the lively atmosphere of HCM. One of the coolest things about a speakeasy is the transition into the space. Here, there's a walkway and corner, then turn into the candle and subtle lit space. It's a small thing? But that bit of walk helps distance the mind and feel open to the special space. There is a bar with seating, a long high top, and bench & table booth-ish type seating. The colors are warm, reminiscent of sitting in a western sunset. Music plays - jazzy, alternative, happy music. We were greeted and seated by the friendly hostess, then welcomed warmly by the magic maker himself: the bartender! And what delightfully unique, and dare I say daring, concoctions he made! The cocktails each had a spin, an ingredient, something *different* from the norm, making it challenging for my friend and I to narrow down which delights to try! Even the popcorn was unique, with chili and nutritional yeast savoriness that was the perfect complement to our cocktails. My friend felt the Silver Cloud was quite the adult version of a smoothie dessert! She got ideas...I adored my Last Word. It was refreshing with the green chartreuse and incredibly not-put-down-able. Next up, she had the Bandolier. It was a very unique taste to her, pretty puckery, so the bartender - who checked on us regularly for impressions - added a bit more pineapple. That did the trick! My next was the Boulevardier, which was uniquely and deliciously twisted with the coffee and salt. Absolute yum!!! Even though there's a 90 minute limit, on this Thursday night there was plenty of space between imbibers, and we weren't pressured in any way to move along. Thank you, as we were due for a proper catch up. One thing we did notice, is that once there were more folks chatting and laughing, it became a bit echo-y and harder to hear. On a busier night, I imagine the ambience we first experienced- quieter, mellow, chill vibe - likely changes to more robust and lively. Either way, this place is a feels-far-away retreat worth "traveling" to.

My wife and I visited this place for the first time on a Friday night. The ambiance in this place…read moreis mellow, dim, with music that fits the space. The music isn't too loud which was nice as well. My wife and I tried several drinks between the two of us. All of them were very good. The staff were friendly and personable. Be aware that you may want to use the restroom prior to entering. If you have to use the restroom while inside, you'll have to exit outside and walk back into the market space to use one. This is a bar only, so plan accordingly to eat as there are no food items to order inside. 10/10 would recommend and my wife and I were glad we stopped in. This will be our go to local cocktail bar from now on.

Great cocktails. Service quick and friendly. Came here for happy hour after work. Did not…read moredisappoint. Vibe and food good too. Cheers!!

Whisper...more like a shout! Had the Poke Nachos which were tasty but nothing crazy. (For some…read morereason Poke _(insert form)_ is like a standard these days... cough* yard house, Eureka, etc.) We also had the grilled cheese with braised short rib and the short rib dish itself. The food was actually very tasty! The grilled cheese with the tomato soup balanced so well together. the sandwich provided the yang (sweetness) and the soup the yin (sour taste). The braised short rib dish also was succulent, not-chewy, and melt in the mouth. There were a couple of other dishes I wanted to try, including the wide assortment of alcohol but currently I'm de-toxing from an Asia trip and honestly my liver enzymes are probably crying... so is my lipid panel. Will keep everyone posted. #primarycare

Gustavo is a master in the kitchen Best oysters and mussels…read moreI've ever had The the grouper was fabulous Bartender, yes Gustavo 2, hilarious snd mixes a mean dirty martini

Nice cozy restaurant with good service and romantic ambiance. The tapas are much smaller than I…read moreanticipated. One little scallop for the scallop ceviche but flavor was en pointe. Menu said shrimp croquettes but it was only one. It was delicious but was so small. Redeemed themselves with the regular food. Appetizer calamari was Lightly battered and good. Piri Piri chicken was half a roasted chicken. Sauce was too spicy for me for chicken was good. My husband got grilled branzino and while I liked it, he didn't like the citrusy flavor. Dessert was this huge apple pie type with ice cream. Yummy! I feel like the food was all good and I'd come back again to try other dishes. Maybe stay away from the tapas or lower the expectation.

Ok, I really liked this place, it's very fun and has a lively vibe. It gets a good crowd on the…read moreweekends too. Holly is a great bartender she's really friendly and tends to all well. The pool tables are nice they work off of cash or card even contactless payments. The food is good we had carne asada fries which were tasty. Mainly party atmosphere once it gets past 9pm.

The food is delicious and the ambiance has great dance floors and good music ! Check it out…read more The owner and staff are very professional. Excellent service

We only had drinks and no food. I'd loved the title that's why we decided to stop in and check it…read moreout and have a drink.

Nice place, if a bit open in design for my taste, but the staff makes up for the cold-ish decor and…read morethe drinks are pretty darn good

The set is located in the 80s bar in Montclair. This…read moreHalloween season the theme is "Macabre Manor." Reservations are required which entail a $15 charge per person. Basically it's a cover charge as the 80s bar does a cover on the weekends too. Be sure to check in with the host on the left. They have you wait in line until the next group is done with their timed seating. We had a 10pm reservation and probably waited about 15-20 minutes to enter. Walking through the 80s bar it gives off very clubby and busy vibes so it was hard to imagine a speakeasy at the end of it. I was actually shocked upon entrance and really impressed with the detail and ambiance. It is a small space and keep in mind you may share a table with another group if necessary. The drinks were actually phenomenal. On the pricier end of $22 and up but we're so good. I loved the horror theme play on the cocktail names! The candy man was delicious and my favorite. The Lester drink came in a light bulb with an edible flower and that was definitely an experience! My hubby loved the Samara which was a delicious espresso. I wish I could have tried more cocktails but our timed seating was up (90minutes). Overall, I was a bit worried with all the poor reviews but we had a good time and definitely got you into the spooky season spirit! The staff was also very kind. I do wish they had more horror actors but still a good time. Tip: parking ample and free All ordering is done on your phone so if you have Apple Pay it makes it so much quicker to close out the tab when ordering.

Was invited to tag along with no idea what to expect. We show up at an 80's bar, park across the…read morestreet and check in. I guess you need to make reservations beforehand. We get wristbands and assigned a table. We were told to wait in another line but we were let in shortly after. We bypass the 80's bar and go to a back room to make it feel like a "speakeasy." They gave us some ground rules and led us to our tables. At the table you have a QR code where you can place drink orders. The bar brings out your drinks to the table. Service was fairly quick and friendly. The drinks were all sweet cocktails and in the "Matterhorn Lodge" theme. There is a 2 drink minimum purchase (per guest) and each drink is $20+ so it can add up. I'm more of a beer person but some of the drinks were delicious. There was one that tasted like Christmas morning (cinnamon, clove, milky) and another drink that had popping boba that was also fun. If you're a butterfinger or peanut butter fan, there was one drink that tasted like it (you'll see it on the drink menu). I wouldn't say the drinks were strong. They do a good job of enforcing the theme. They had a "Yeti" come out and interact with the tables. Good for photo ops. They also had a magician doing a few tricks, and I enjoyed that the most. The place was kept fairly chilly! Even the bathrooms had jokes and signage on the walls that alluded to the alps. Overall a great time. Small venue but pretty chill. Can be pricey. Take a sweater. Good for dates and small groups.

We stopped in on a whim and were met by John the owner operator…read more He was friendly and talkative and he gave us information about cigars. The place is beautiful y'all! Nice and large leather chairs and it is designed nicely. There is inside and outside seating. There is a monthly membership for $60 where you get a locker and such. He is open really late and he has private events also. Come by folks you will enjoy it. Decently priced as well.

I went to this cigar lounge with a friend on a Wednesday evening. The decor was warm and very…read moremasculine. There were lots of leather couches, a few large TV's showing sports or various programs, and there were several glass humidors with a nice selection of cigars available for purchase. We selected the cigars we wanted, purchased them, and then found some comfy leather lounge chairs positioned in front of a TV that was showing a basketball game. The atmosphere was mellow and relaxing. We were there for over an hour smoking our cigars and becoming engrossed in our conversation. We had such a great time and have already scheduled our next visit on our calendars. If you enjoy a good cigar with friends every now and then, I highly recommend Casa de la Riva!

The food's tasty, so get ready to feast. The vibe's chill…read morewith awesome service. We always seem to get Omar, who's super laid-back and gives great service.

I like the new chef and reduced prices Service and hookah…read moreare great 1-The new grilled chicken is so good and moist 2- finally their koftah is not red inside 3- tabouleh and salads were good My problem with this place it was over priced now I noticed their prices more reasonable Overall recommend this place

I went here for the first time this past Saturday with a friend, and overall it was a great…read moreexperience. The space is really beautiful and intimate, which made for a nice, relaxed vibe. The live R&B band and DJ were a highlight, and I loved that the crowd skewed a bit older--it made the atmosphere feel comfortable and welcoming. The only downside was the service. After getting our drinks, we waited quite a while to order, and there were long gaps before food arrived. Our waitress seemed overwhelmed, and my friend's order was even missed, which added more wait time. Aside from that, the music and overall vibe were really enjoyable, and I'd consider going back.

Only girls night out with friends from work!…read more Band was very good and I just enjoyed listening and watching the crowd on the dance floor! Had Shirley Temple drink with my Short Ribs on white bean sauce.