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    Kaif

    4.3 (277 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Live music

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    Ruby M.

    I had the best time here catching up with a close friend of mine. The waitress Natalie did an amazing job at breaking down the menu for us first timers. I ordered a drink called a kiss of life with was a vodka based drink with pomegranate goodness. I was surprised for a weekday, it got pretty busy at night. Also if you're into hookah? They have a hookah master on site. They have a dj at night everyday playing lively music! We ordered the cauliflower and beef kampachi which my friend seemed to enjoy. I was a huge fan of the cauliflower, so crispy and flavorful. Finally for our mains, we ordered the chicken kebab and the lamb chops. The chicken kebab was tender and packed with deliciousness, and it was accompanied by their cilantro rice. For anyone that wants to go to a restaurant on the westside where there is both amazing food and a perfect place for Instagram pictures, this is the place! I will be back to try other items on the menu. Thank you Kaif for a great experience.

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    Juliet C.

    Food is OMG. Sooooo good. Get the branzino and the lamp chops for entrees-- amazing. Also, the desserts were deeelish. I loved the mini cheesecakes. The service and atmosphere were amazing as well!

    Dima Y.

    This place is just it, ambiance, style music, the hookah just ties everything together perfectly. Isabela was our server and she knew exactly what was up w menu an put us on to the right things. Hookah was decent The beef kabob?? Absolutely killer, no doubts . Lowkey one of the best spots I've been to in a minute, straight up a vibe

    Jauffray B.

    I got the chicken kebab and it was so juicy and delicious. Same with my honey cake as a dessert. Hookah was huge and amazing and lasts for a long time so you can enjoy the vibe that is on point and there was even a DJ tonight (Saturday night), and a magician did fantastic magic tricks at the table. Will definitely come back!

    Maria P.

    The food was outstanding. They also have incredible desserts and tea selection, and the music was amazing, it felt like a DJ-curated set of tracks. We came with friends visiting from out of town, and this place truly helped create a wonderful impression of Los Angeles, everyone had an amazing time. A special thank you to Oleg for his attention and thoughtful service!

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    Ilya V.

    Kristina was awesome. She ensured we could order a full course dinner with starters though to dessert, even though we arrived a good 15 minutes after the kitchen was supposed to close. My wife and I had our 1st wedding anniversary at Kaif a year ago, and now our second. It was Kaif. After tonight's service and relaxed evening, next year is looking like a hat trick is in order. Bella and Nikita were phenomenal. Service really stood out; in the best way. They hooked us up with a double portion of Napoleon dessert, on the house. Overall, a solid evening out, even though it was a school night. Highly recommend to anyone looking for mellow beats, great food and drinks, pleasant and attentive staff, fire pit seating, a Dj that sets a good vide, but doesn't blast the volume so loud that you're yelling into your dates ear. Thank you Kristina, Bella, Nikita and Kaif for a great evening. Note to management, give the above three raises and a few more days extra PTO. Great staff makes all the difference

    Beautiful interior
    Isa I.

    This was my first time here and I genuinely fell in love with the vibes. The music + live entertainment created such a great atmosphere. It felt fun but still elevated. - The borscht was my first time ever trying it. I honestly expected it to be a little bland just because of where the dish originates from, but it was surprisingly flavorful and ended up being my favorite soup I've ever had. - The beef carpaccio was also really good soo tasty and well-balanced. The hookah flavor was amazing too. The service was a bit slow, but everyone was super friendly and nice. 12/10 place. I'll definitely be back soon

    Елена М.

    My favorite place for dinner and hookah. The ambience is great. Kind of Tulum style. They have a different Dj every day. The service is amazing, the staff is good. And the special thank you to Kostya, the hookah master! He always recommends interesting flavor combinations. He is a true professional at what he does. Not once have I ever been disappointed with a hookah he's prepared.

    This spot is classy, Live DJ even on a Tuesday!! Recommend a 1000% Service is great, the staff checks in on you and food bomb hookah soooooo goood

    Beautiful day.thank kiaf
    Sepehr S.

    Amazing place to visit and have fun I extremely recommend this place to visit . I tried hookah as well

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    Emma T.

    ambiance is great, i love the outdoor area and the way that its decorated. food was great too but the steak was nothing special(i would probably get something else next time) -- the appetizers were where this place shined in my opinion. we also got a hookah as well but if i ever come back I wouldn't get it again, I understand that ~65 is the price of hookah at places like this but i expect them to be good. it was alright at best. parking wasn't an issue since we valeted the car so that was a plus, not sure about the parking situation otherwise. Loved the service, our waiter was really attentive and was great. We did end up getting charged for a drink that never came out (im not even sure if we ordered that drink to be quite honest lol) so if we didn't catch that on our bill we would've paid 25 dollars more than we had to so do make sure you are being charged for the things you ordered. overall, this place was good so i would go back for another special occasion.

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    Oleg was a great and very friendly. Loved the Napoleon pastry and tea was delicious. It's a fun place.

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    Food was super pricey and sub par. Honey cake was stale. Music and service was good. Not worth the drive.

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    Amazing food. Amazing DJ. Amazing everything! All the food had great flavors and the service is very nice.

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    How's parking? Is it easy to find parking?

    We offer valet service at the front entrance

    Is it halal?

    No. They started serving pork

    Is the food halal?

    Hi! Yes, all our meets are halal

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    neat

    4.2
    (255 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Came here for happy hour on a Friday night after work. Luckily we found street parking fairly…read moreeasily just about a block from the bar. Appreciate that the bartenders were attentive and that the place wasn't too full or busy. Happy hour drinks are worth the price. The regular cocktails are good but cannot compare to more well known places. I liked that there were bar seats, standing tables and seated areas. I wish they had some bar snacks but because they don't offer food, you can bring your own.

    Stopped in on a Saturday night. It may have been way too early (around 7:30pm) but we easily found…read morea seat at the bar. It had a cool vibe and tons of allocated bottles on the bar (tequila and whiskey and whisky to name a few categories). The staff greeted us quickly and supplied us with some menus. I opted for the Idyllwild cocktail and loved it! It had the most complementary flavors and was so refreshing with the bourbon, yuzu, chartreuse, honey, and lemon flavors. My husband opted for a neat Caballito Cerrero Puntas pour (high proof agave spirit). They only had 0.5 Oz for their bottle and only charged for the partial pour. People came in and ordered anything from cocktails to neat pours to flights. It was a cool spot and the bartenders seemed pretty well versed in different cocktails, giving a few suggestions to different patrons. Even making a few Espresso Martinis for a couple of girls that didn't really like their initial cocktails. Staff was cool, attentive, and pretty quick and efficient with the pours. I'd definitely be down to try more drinks here if we roll through again. Luckily, we found some close street parking and it wasn't super busy so we easily found parking in the area. It also wasn't super packed in the venue so we could've opted for other seating--lounge areas, a few tables, or just at the bar.

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    Great night tasting a unique brand - Koval
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    Bar Chloe

    Bar Chloe

    3.9
    (511 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Intimate setting speakeasy, perfect sized room, great for date night and conversations. Nothing…read morememorable or impressive, not bad if you're around the area and want to stop by for quick drinks. Left after one drink, and went to another bar. Most of the bars are dive bars in downtown Santa Monica, and parking is quite accessible for this place. So I'd recommend for that reason. In terms of the drinks, I'm a huge fan of cocktail but I would say their menu selections are a bit limited. Nothing in the signature cocktail looks interesting to me, so I had the bartender make a classic cocktail instead. He's very attentive and friendly, didn't take forever to get a drink either, no attitude. Drinks aren't watered down either. Nice! You come here to grab quick drinks when you don't feel like being at a loud dive bar in the area, it's in a hotel but not too upscale, no strict dress code. Music is not loud and they have couches and booth if bar table if not your thing, you don't have to yell or pretend you hear everything to hold a conversation here (lol). ** Keep in mind 20% gratuity is automatically included in bill, it's my first time here. But I think I've other spots I'd prefer to be in, even at Santa Monica. Wouldn't be self-motivated to come back because there are better places that specialises mixology, and there are also better upscale hotel bars to be at. But if you're around the area it's a great intimate bar for date night that's not overly pricey. Wouldn't travel all the way to here just for this (if you know what I mean).

    I loved this bar. It was such a vibe. Very dark and moody, and served up great drinks. Located in…read moresanta monica, its a great spot to walk to from a few other eateries. I had the french 75 and it was tasty. We werent there long but it was busy for a Thursday night, would love to come back.

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    Chelsea

    Chelsea

    4.6
    (198 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Definitely worth trying .. especially happy hour .. no reason not to…read more Food, drinks, and service were all 5/5 .. shout out to Ty for top tier service The kimchi grilled cheese was the stand out. Seems weird but it really worked. Menu didn't say so but came with some really good tomato soup dip also. Love a good food surprise Drinks come next .. wow .. really unique and delicious. American Samurai and Shades of Pink .. both home runs The Sea Bass in coconut lemongrass deliciousness. A bit pricey but fair for Sea Bass and location. The portion was pretty large compared to other places. Excellent Tempura cauliflower.. this was good but the only thing I have any notes on .. I'd like a sauce .. it's has flavorful toppings and something like chili oil on the plate .. wish chili oil was more of a sauce .. but still was very good .. texture was perfect tho .. a little crunchier than traditional tempura which was nice Ambiance was charming .. cute little place .. a must try

    Chelsea was a beautiful, moody interior restaurant with vibrant dishes and fun cocktails…read more Especially loved the yellowtail and watermelon dish as well as the grilled octopus. I believe everyone enjoyed their dishes, but docking a star as they overcooked the steak frites! We ordered it medium rare but it came to us medium-well done. It is always disappointing to get a steak more done than you requested. They had a seasonal banana foster dessert at the end that was delicious. Service was attentive and pleasant. Definitely a pricier place, but worth it to try the different dishes on the menu!

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    Interior is stunning
    Interior is stunning
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    Escargot mushrooms
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    Shades of Pink cocktail #yumola
    The Rosegold Saloon

    The Rosegold Saloon

    4.9
    (179 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Goodness we always have our happy hours here and we love this place!…read more The food is really delicious. Honestly the food and the service keeps us coming back. There was a female waitress that gave me coworker a little attitude but it was my friends fault for confusing and asking another waiter for help. The onions rings are my absolute favorite. They have mini burgers too that we absolutely love. They have a wedge salad that is 12/10. The Mac and cheese is a bit dry but still delicious. The ceviche is also fresh and tasty. The drinks are amazing, they are priced fairly and even after 08pm they are still priced fairly. I'm not sure who the owner is but he was chill. There was also another gentleman who helped us out as we were DYING of heat in our little corner and he came by and gave us an electric fan. He definitely went out of his way and accommodated us. Overall service is great, food is absolutely delicious and the vibes are fun. We happened to stay past 08 to join for karaoke hour! We will be back soon!

    I went to The Rosegold Saloon last night with some pals. We had never been to it before. The…read morelighting, seating, and music stood out to me. I got a Watermelon cocktail. We hung out at the bar for some time then moved to a booth. I enjoyed most of our time there, but there were some odd interactions with staff. I thought it was odd that we got carded at the bar by a doorman instead of at the door. Also, near closing time we were shouted at twice about the last call for drinks. Also, around closing time a staff member came over to our table and yelled that we had to leave and that he will get fired whilst clearing our table. I told him we were waiting on our friend to leave since they went had just gone to the restroom. He said he understood. Upon him stepping away briefly and then returning to clear more items from our table, I asked him to not shout at us as it was our first time visiting the place. He didn't respond. I felt disappointed leaving the bar in how we were treated towards the end of our visit.

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    Tuna bites, brussel sprouts
    Tuna bites, brussel sprouts
    Late night bites Fish taco $7

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    Late night bites Fish taco $7
    The Wellesbourne

    The Wellesbourne

    4.0
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    A stunning lounge that leans fully into that old money, royal feel. Every detail is intentional…read more Dark wood, rich textures, low lighting. It doesn't just look good, it pulls you into a different mood the moment you walk in. The space is thoughtfully split. One side has a cozy fireplace with lounge seating that feels intimate and elevated. The other side opens up into the bar with dining tables up front, giving it a more social, slightly livelier energy. Drinks are absolutely amazing. Crafted well, balanced, and consistent. But what really stands out is how the ambiance takes over the entire experience. The crowd shows up. Well dressed, confident, and adds to the overall vibe instead of taking away from it. Some places you go just for drinks. Here, the ambiance takes it to another level. It feels like an experience, not just a night out. Reservation needed: Recommended for busy nights but not for the bar/drinks Parking: 5/10 Crowd: 10/10 Vibe: 10/10 Music: 8.5/10 Drinks: 9/10 Price: $$$

    Came here for on a weekday where they had live music in their patio! Turns out they have live music…read more3 nights a week! This is a great bar to come and chill with a group of friends. They have great cocktails and fancy tasting mocktails as well! All the servers and manager were very inviting and provided fast service! Will definitely come back!

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    Kavalan Whiskey & Jazz Night
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    Fig & Goat Crostini
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