We came for their classic movie nights that they do every other Wednesday…read more I was blown away from the moment they opened the door, the space is intimate and has an amazing vintage feel. We were sat and quickly helped by our server. Every thing we ordered was top tier, the drink was strong and the food was delish, my Hubs especially liked his Japanese Chicken. We watched Wizard of Oz, and it was beautiful on a big screen. The show comes with a short chat with a film critic, his words were very insightful and added to our appreciation of the film. I've already planned my trip for the next movie.

Cinegrill Theater was once called the Cinegrill Cabaret Lounge in the early 2010's, but the name…read morewas changed to indicate that this space would have a wider spectrum of entertainment such as movie showings. Now in 2023 performing La Cage, Drag Show, very loosely referring to the movie La Cage aux Folles. Announce yourself to the reception. Pass through a bookcase disguised door like at the Magic Castle and enter a crimson velvet tinged world of Cabaret.  Comfortable sofas for the big ballers while the rest of us are relegated to tall bar stools with no back. Don't get too toasted & sloshed or you could fall back backwards.  3 man band starts playing stalwarts of the American Song Book about 15 minutes before show time at 7pm. The doors open at 6pm. The 2nd show starts at 9pm.  You can order a short list of bar food, and there is a full bar, but obviously no loud blender to disrupt the show which runs around 90 minutes. So it is possible to dine before or after at French influenced Shirley where you get a 15% discount showing your La Cage tickets.  Then doing a post prandial libation at the Lounge or an alcohol based Milk Shake at 25° to make it a full evening at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Drag is a venerable art form. In Shakespeare's time, the Globe Theatre had only male actors so Drag was de rigueur as well as the ancient Japanese Kabuki Theatre which is still all male to this day.  Host Tommi Rose, 47 year Drag veteran originally from the La Cage aux Folles Night Club in the 1980's as well as at famous Finocchio's in San Francisco during the 1970's, does a flurry of 13 costume changes ending with a silver beaded dress weighing 28 lbs.  A Marilyn Monroe, who is a dead ringer to the original, performs flawlessly channeling her inner Monroe. Lady Gaga makes an appearance lip synching to songs when she sang with Tony Bennett. The in between acts had a "Cabaret" Berlinesque feel that Liza Minelli would have been pleased.  The Torch Song finale was a rousing, feel good rendition of "I Am What I Am" from the song originally introduced in the Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles.  It was a poignant song that makes no apology nor excuse for who we are. And that is the way it should be.  Enjoy the Drag!!!  PS Get rid of the annoying two pillars blocking the view of the stage.

A birthday celebration that overachieved my expectations. Had not been there for 15 years and the…read morewhole experience was a combo of good service from all staff, great food and drinks and incredible performances by the variety of magic entertainers. Could not have chosen a better venue.

We had high expectations for the entertainment (and we're not disappointed) and low expectations…read morefor the food (and we're blown out of the park). This steak was incredible and the barata was the best I've had in a long time. The shows were really funny and fascinating and the experience was definitely worth it. Come early to walk through the rooms and see all the extra magic!

Lovely people, and they've professionalized a very special kind of service indeed. They really do…read moreknow how to do this. One note: while events can utilize as few as two actors (like ours did) - more actors might be better. It's clearly a lot for just two people to set up the needed audio and video equipment, place props etc, and then perform. We did feel a bit of their stress. That's not a criticism, just a suggestion for future clients. Thanks Dainty Dames!

We had a great time! The experience , from our first conversation to the delivery of show, was…read moreseamless and the customer service outstanding. It was a fun and unforgettable evening for everyone. Highly recommend!

Went to the opening day of Karen's diner on tour for lunch with the family. It's fun but stressful…read moreat the same time because the energy is negative and the staff cusses non stop: fuck, bitch is pretty much all you hear. I guess that's expected. Food wasn't great: cold burger with a few fries and a can soda meh. The lead entertainer was fun with great comebacks. The wheel games were fun and interactive getting the entire room to cheer. You def go for the entertainment and not for the food lol. You can buy wine or alcohol and sides at the bar. Street parking is easy.

My poor friend Karen! I took her to this for her birthday, thinking it would be funny and it…read morewasn't. It was just...awkward... There is a lot of swearing- which I expected. A lot of middle fingers. A lot of glares and insults. I had seen the videos online of this pop-up, which originated in Australia, and it looked so much more fun than it was. The actors had a prime opportunity since I told them my friend's name is actually KAREN and that it was her birthday - but they didn't acknowledge her at all. The food was mediocre and missing the French fries promised on the invoice from Hidden. Some people walked out. Some people brought kids! This is definitely NOT for kids! Not worth the $45 per ticket.

This was my 2nd time at Delusion and I loved it! Last year I, I guess had a lot of complaints about…read moreit being short, it was BUT I had a blast and thought about it all year. I would say last year was more "scary" but this year was over better! Atmosphere, acting etc. Were all top tier and the event was so creative once again. I think the best Halloween events is when you get out and start talking about it immediately and the convos roll all the way until you get home and that's what Delusion did for me yet again. Sure it's expensive but the memories will last a while. Take a break from HHN and other Halloween events if you have to and go to this!

This years Delusion was a massive improvement in time alone. (Last years being maybe 25 minutes ,…read moreafter you drove 2+hours was not it, and not what they said it would be, I was so disappointed that was my partners first delusion ) Having it back inside an actual house was a plus as well. I enjoyed the sets, close quarters and the interaction was good. It was just not as spooky as some of the past years. Story was alright enough, ending is always something that needs work, but never happens (Ive been to many many delusions. At least 8...All are anticlimactic ) Sound needs a bit of work. Either too overbearing , or feels artificial to the situation If this was last years I would not have recommended, but this one was enjoyable with good performances and nice effects. Usually there is one big 'wow' effect but didn't feel it like I did in years past. Wanted to note the actress that plays in the pleasure scenario was very good. Also they should work on involving more people, not just picking the same person I always say would I go again? Because wow it just keeps going up price wise. Also their ordering system has glitches that need fixing. It was stressful Its wild to think I paid $45.00 back in 2012. Now it was around $150.00 each for a Saturday not including parking . Damn

VEGAN OPTION!!! The…read moreroom was very nice 12 seat tables The salad was the table, vinaigrette was available. Egg rolls were vegan BUT the vegan meal was a hard 3. This hotel has a head Chef I am sure they could have had something better. I don't even know what it was. It was some sort patty with lettuce, a tomato slice a couple of pickles and a hard ciabatta bread. My husband got the chicken. He also gave it a three out of five. The vegetables were not cooked enough. It would've been nice to have a decaf, coffee and some tea or hot water and also lemonade. The entertainment was nice.

Boring boring boring. Expect us, the audience to do all the work. Food awful. Waste of time & $$$ …read more Corny & stupid. Super hard to follow the story, clues didn't make sense. If I could give it negative stars I would. Don't go!!

The theater is kind of like a museum, but with an outdoor space where you can grab a drink at the…read morebar and order some snacks. It's a great spot to chill out after the show.show.

Dinner, show and theater combined? Yes please. Everyone was…read moreover the moon and excited! The theme that we experienced was earth, water, air and fire! Every element had a theme that changes with each course. The menus included: Roots and dirts, hamachi, kabocha, eggplant and Paducah, tenderloin and mushroom, ube for desert! A neat experience but somewhat pricy considering all the extra fees/add ons and also tips and drinks were not included- the $200 food package does come with drinks (not even soft drinks). In addition, there was a service fee for each package that you purchase as well. Parking is a block away and no valet - plan ahead. We thought the food was just OK. Every dish was cold which we thought was odd. We had a birthday in our party and I even emailed them asking to see if they could put a candle on the dessert - they said no but they will be doing something special. I also noticed others who celebrated birthdays had happy birthday written next to their name - that was not the case in our party. On top of that, at the end of the night they gave us a bill for a meal that we prepaid in full. Overall, I was disappointed in the food - it felt like a dry/ practice run on opening day except the price did not reflect that. The staff was very nice and friendly.

This is an interactive dinner and show the food was great with a great presentation. Lots of…read moreflavor. The host of the show was also great service is on point. If you want a dinner and show this is the place to go.

This is an amazingly talented group!! I had the pleasure of attending their show, and a few days…read morelater, having them host a private Be Your Own Betty event for me. I'll review them separately. Brown Betties: When was the last time you saw an amazing burlesque show?? If you haven't seen the Brown Betties, you are in for a TREAT!! The writing, acting, singing, and dancing were spectacular! I loved the show because their talent held the audience's attention while capturing many of the experiences men and women have in relationships, and giving fair attention to both. My friend and I left raving about the show, and telling our friends not to miss out when they have another chance to attend! My only advice is that I would get the dinner/seat reservations in advance if they are available...the food was excellent, and the show is even more enjoyable with a seat!! I would definitely attend again in the future, and hope new shows are offered. These incredibly talented women provide entertainment with a twist in all the right places! BYOB (Be Your Own Betty): The Brown Betties hosted a wonderful private party for my birthday a few days after their show. Having seen their moves on stage, I knew I would not be disappointed! However, my expectations were exceeded! They were professional, reaching out to me before the event to answer questions, help with advertising, and asked for my preferences regarding refreshments (which were amazing!!). On the day of the event, they came early to set everything up, and did a beautiful job transforming our space. The women were very gracious, and my friends quickly felt comfortable with them. They did a spectacular job of leading us through exercises that had a profound impact on how we viewed ourselves as women--my friends are still talking about this experience to this day! They also taught us routines and moves that helped us find our "Inner Betties". Finally, they had a few tricks up their sleeves to make sure we would never forget this day, and that the lessons we learned would help make us better women to ourselves. At the end, I felt that the entire experience was entertaining and personally valuable...reflecting lessons and experiences I wanted to share with my friends...I didn't have to do any of the heavy lifting for my party, and was able to truly enjoy it as a guest! I recommend the BYOB experience for a special birthday, ladies night, bachelorette party, or whatever you have in mind. Gather your friends, then call Brown Betties...these women have it covered!!!

Great entertainers! The New Year's Eve appearance at Cafe La Boheme in West Hollywood was…read moretop-notch and the 20th Anniversary performance was excellent! I also had the pleasure of seeing their full show, Harlem's Night and would recommend it to all my friends (adults only ;-)). I'd definitely book them for special events and parties as well!

Wonderful quaint venue! Saw Boney James here. No bad seat in the whole place. Very intimate…read moreatmosphere Bar seating or table seating with a price. Definitely going back for more wonderful evenings of jazz,

Jazz is for all. Jazz is for everyone. Jazz is for the people--but apparently only for a nice, high…read morepremium. This is the MO at Blue Note. They should call it Blue Greed, or perhaps, Blue Avarice. I came here with my partner for the first time this past weekend to see the great Alex Isley perform her first set at 7 PM on Sunday. She was wonderful, as always, and her band was great (although the instruments were mixed far too loudly and frequently drowned out her voice). Unfortunately, the performance was the only thing that made the evening worthwhile. The overall experience does not come remotely close to the value Blue Note believes it provides. There is little to no transparency about ticket types or what you actually get for them (guess again if you think you're getting your own table). The seating is horrendous: cramped, shoulder-to-shoulder communal tables meant for toddlers at Thanksgiving, often without even a direct line of sight to the stage. You have to practically turn yourself sideways--or completely around--to watch the artist you paid to see. And good luck getting to the bathroom. The food and beverage are subpar and cost the price of your kidney. Service is abysmal. And the crumpled, dirty table signage demanding a $20 minimum is downright cheap and tacky. Look, I get it. It's Hollywood. It's LA. It's the Blue Note. You're paying for the brand, the reputation, and the ability to draw artists you know and love. But that is precisely the problem: this place seems to have forgotten that the people buying those tickets are guests, not revenue streams. Blue Note doesn't seem to care about your comfort, your engagement, or your experience with the artist or the music you paid to see. It feels like a money-grab establishment trading almost entirely on its name and reputation--and knowing that people will continue to come regardless. Will this review move the needle? Probably not. And they know it. They're the Blue Note. They're too big to fail. And that's the saddest part. I damn well know I will never come here again. The price simply does not meet the value. Jazz deserves better. So do the people paying for it.