What a wild place. Not what we expected at all. Thought we were going into a country bar and turned…read moreout to be a chic speakeasy. Got crazier as the night went on. Fantastic cocktails and a great place to people watch. Will definitely be going back soon!!

Nice spot but weird how they make girls wait outside in the heat. Guys I get it. No one wants a…read moresausage party. But why keep the reason the guys are trying to get in to spend money on.. outside? Don't really understand the bouncers mentality, girls always get right in. Forgot to mention bartenders are some of the rudest most unhappy, unsocial bunch I've ever encountered and you can hear other people hating the experience while you wait for your drinks. Great decor and music though!

Fantastic place! My husband and I went as a last minute getaway and wanted to go out. We got lucky…read moreand stumbled upon this place ..and I'm so glad we did! The drinks were amazing! The DJ was a blast and I got to dance! Definitely recommend this place for a fun night out!

Great spot! Tough to find anything that's got good music and the location was perfect. Solid DJ…read moreand nice layout.

A friend and I stopped in and found this bar to be something like the Cheers Bar atmosphere. It…read moreseemed as if everyone knew everyone. Our bartender was great. She was on top of our orders and suggested the pizza (Made fresh there). Pizza was okay, I wouldn't say it was the best, but it was ok. Fun place. We will be back.

This place was absolutely awesome the pizza was amazing and the people were perfect no... The best…read morething about it is that every pizza slice you buy actually equals two huge slices of pizza!

Not a wide variety, but kids had lots of fun. Money lasted longer than expected. Good way to keep…read morecool, during those hot days

Get someone to sort the lanes out 4 cars came after me and I had to wait because they cut in the…read morelane Then I get my coffee and it's lukewarm!

Our family LOVES THIS PLACE! The food is consistently delicious. I feel like they are always trying…read moreto better the service and the experience at the restaurant.! the owner, Tom is very hands-on and often seen engaging with clientele! Our favorite is, of course, the pizza, and the kale Caesar salad is amazing. Their salmon is always perfectly cooked as in accompaniment! Tonight we downloaded the app and had delivery, and it was just as good as eating inside the restaurant.! I have to say that if you have visited this place before 2020 there are new owners. I personally had a horrible experience from the old owner. Contracted hepatitis, a long story, but not a great experience to say the least.! so definitely come back if you didn't like it years before! The other great thing about this place is that they are open for late night bites! Also if you frequent El Paseo most restaurants are closed on Mondays and they are open! We will continue to support this beautiful local business and often bring friends when they are here visiting!

We probably come into Kitchen 86 about 3 times per month. I enjoy their brunch items haven't had a…read morebad experience yet. We also go often during happy hour can't go wrong with their fungi pizza especially at $10 as as well as the boom boom shrimp although I believe that's a slightly smaller portion still well worthwhile. We have a couple of salads that are fantastic, and my son enjoys a few of their pasta dishes. I think the only thing that we haven't tried yet are the steaks although I did try the pork chop once it was phenomenal. Cocktails are reasonable. We've had a few that were better than others. This is one area of opportunity for consistency. Mostly though we like that we can go at any time and they always have multiple items that we enjoy whereas most of our other places we get the same thing 80% of the visit

Great dive bar in the desert and the service was great! Liz was our bartender and she did a great…read morejob. Place was pretty dead for the Thursday night but after 10, the place picked up. Easy parking and great vibe! Will be back when visiting the desert! Thanks again Liz for the great service and hospitality.

We wanted a small divy place where we could grab a drink and play scrabble without getting the…read morestink eye. This is it. It is dark, a lil' romantic, and seems to be frequented by locals. All were friendly. Rosie I think was the bartender. Shakes a good cold martini. Prices are reasonable. Cute place to dip in for a bit.

Don't believe the bad reviews This place rocks…read moreBest IPA selection in the desert. Buzz and Christen Always get great service, great suggestionsW Buzz best bartender in town

The Tap-in Taproom is located inside Whole Foods. Their food is top notch and service is great…read more They have amazing daily specials for $14 including a craft beer. Also ask the bartender for their $4 beer specials that change daily. You can also buy alcoholic beverages in Whole Foods and enjoy it in the restaurant or out on the patio and enjoy it with your meal. Really cool! Also prices are excellent especially for the quality of the food. Definitely go check it out!

We had a great early dinner at Porta Via and everything we ordered tasted really good. The linguini…read moreand clams were cooked perfectly with no chewy pieces at all. My youngest loved her spaghetti and meatballs and she is usually pretty picky about pasta. I had the butternut squash ravioli and they were rich, creamy, and exactly what I wanted. My wife ordered the miso glazed seabass and she loved it. I stole her bok choy and that made me very happy. The restaurant is really clean with a laid back contemporary vibe and great music. The AC at our first table was blasting cold air right on us and the staff moved us right away with no issue at all. They were also incredibly kind to my youngest whose birthday we were celebrating. They surprised her with her favorite tiramisu and a candle which completely made her night. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

Porta Via offers a perfect setting right in the heart of El Paseo's high-end shopping district. The…read morerestaurant is beautifully designed, featuring a welcoming, open-air flow that perfectly captures the desert aesthetic. It clearly caters to a sophisticated crowd--very similar in vibe to their Calabasas location. While parking is accessible in the rear, it can get congested during peak season. The menu is extensive with plenty of excellent selections, though the pricing is definitely premium. For instance, a Cobb salad topped with fish can easily exceed $45; while the quality is high, that's a significant jump over nearby staples like Daily Grill. Service was friendly but lacked consistency; our server disappeared mid-meal without a hand-off, requiring us to flag down other staff. Overall, it's a bright, airy, and stylish spot well worth a visit, provided you're prepared for the 'luxury' price point.