Made reservations and still had to wait almost an hour to get seated. Once we sat the waiter was friendly though. They had a wide selection of different beers with clever names. Dinning area is small, but well decorated. A little on the loud side. Food is ok. Nothing crazy that stood out. All around a nice hangout place, but not worth the wait read more

One of the best food places in Whittier. Highly recommend. The handmade corn tortillas with any dish is out of this world. read more

Very new brewery/gastropub. One of the most genuine "speakeasy" I've been to. I had two flights, so I tried most of their beers (which are brewed in-house) and they were all very good. Several different styles and they all tasted as advertised. My favorites were the Hazlitt IPA and the Buena Suerte Lager. I ordered the Confit Spare Ribs and albeit pricey for the portion, the flavor was tremendous! Truly "fall off the bone" and the balsamic glaze was very flavorful. Ambience is what you think a speak would be: chill, elegant, and cultural. Will definitely be making this a regular stop after getting my haircut @ American Vintage (check that out for great service as well!) read more

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Sunday dinner for party of 7 gone great The servers were friendly and attentive. Good place for large groups. The food was good. Servings are plenty to share. read more

La Bodega Brewing - Greens salad , added steak - Breweries Near Me - Whittier, California

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If there's a way to describe this place, it would be unique. You are greeted at the front and open the door to a what looks like a meat refrigerator door/walk-in fridge door once you go through it is a spacious, quaint little restaurant. I went there for my brothers brother-in-law's birthday and I felt the food was OK. I felt the food was a bit overpriced, and though they pride themselves by being a butcher shop style restaurant I did feel I could probably cook a better steak at home. Perhaps it was an off day, but I'll probably give the food another shot. I have the tacos, which I felt I could do at home because they felt a bit deconstructed. But when I came here for most importantly was for the brewery itself.. and to be honest I hope they change their variety soon. Entering the world of opening a brewery has to be one of the hardest things to do because you have to stand out with at least four or five beers that no one else is gonna provide. Unfortunately, none of the beers stood out and seemed to follow the same recipe of other small breweries. I did come during the day where it was pretty busy so hopefully on my next visit, I will reconsider my rate change, but we'll see until then. read more

The Mrs. and I had dinner at La Bodega Brewing on Tuesday night. La Bodega sits on a side street in Uptown Whittier. A very quiet side street on a Tuesday night I might add. I didn't know it, but La Bodega brewing is a speakeasy. I only know that now because when we walked in I though I was in a butcher shop of sorts. A very small space with meat, spices, sauces, and merch on display. The hostess radioed to the dining room and a waiter opened up the "freezer" door and took us to our table. The dining room is a pretty large space. There is a small private dining room to your right as you walk in and the bar is located in the back of the room off to the right. Beer and wine are the only offering from the bar since La Bodega doesn't have a license to serve hard alcohol. However, you can get a Margarita made with Agave wine if you choose. Our waiter was really good. Unfortunately I didn't get his name. He was very patient with us and let us take our time. Which was great for me because I was kind of not in the right mindset to be going out to dinner afterwork on a Tuesday......but I carried on like any decent beer loving person would. Since I'm a hoppy beer kind of guy, I ordered a glass of the Toma Double IPA which was described as: "Brewed with a combination of four hops, this IPA provides floral and earthy notes on the nose, but a bite on the tongue. Enjoy with caution." The description was spot on. The menu is extensive. La Bodega serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday if that is your thing. The Mrs. and I opted to share a few dishes. We started out with the chips and salsa. The salsa was really good. It had a smokey flavor to it that offset the spice. We also ordered the Grilled Caesar's salad. It was a deconstructed work of art made up of grilled romaine hearts drizzled with La Bodega's homemade Tijuana style Caesar's dressing, dusted with their very own parmesan cheese, and accompanied with baked brioche style croutons. One of the best Caesar salads we've had. For our main dish, we shared the Chile Verde which is one of my favorite dishes. Most places you go to just throw chunks of pork into a tomatillo sauce and leave it at that. Which seems to be the traditional way. Not La Bodega Brewing. They take Chile Verde a step further in my view and elevate what is, to me, a very humble dish. Slow cooked pork spareribs, tomatillo, charred onion, garlic, dressed greens and organic handmade corn tortillas, served with refried beans on the side. The refried beans were incredible as well. I was hesitant about the dressed greens and curious about the slow cooked pork spareribs and how the two were going to dance together in the tomatillo sauce. It was the perfect Jarabe Tapatio of the saltiness of the pork, the sweetness of the sauce, and the bitterness of the greens. I'm still thinking about it. read more

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This place is great. Very clean, Since the moment we got there. the staff was amazing & very friendly, The place is a little small I read max occupancy is 77 people. Our server Adrian was awesome, very nice & very attentive to our needs. She welcome us since it was our first time there, she explain the menu in detail. I love the fact that the menu has a little camera icon so you can see the picture of almost all the plates of food. If your like me that you eat with your eye this is a great feature. We order two comals they were delicious the 3 meats were cooked to perfection very nice & juicy, the beans were great, the rice not so much since it's lemon lime rice it would of been better with Spanish rice. It also comes with 6 yummy tortillas, they're to die for, really nice & tick. Possibly home made but I'm not sure. They were delicious. The comal has a little compartment to keep the tortillas nice & warm. My son order a chicken salad it was also really good. The only reason I took off a star was because this place is super expensive the comal only comes with the 3 meats, tortillas & salsa no rice or beans that's extra for $66 why not include the rice & beans? I get it the meat is a good quality but man when I saw my bill, I almost die. The menu says the comal feeds 2-3 people. It really does not feed that many. I honestly think it only feed one person because they only give you a handful of meats not that much, it might feed two if one person eats one taco. Because you're basically filling yourself up with the tortilla. I would have been starving if I had not order the rice & beans. With that being said I do recommend this place after all the meat is cooked amazing, but maybe for a special occasion, or a date night but not just to go out & have dinner. read more

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This place is Awesome! Delicious food, good service, and the beer was tasty! The ambiance was calming and peaceful. We will definitely be coming back to this spot again! read more

Walking up from the street.. this place looks like it's closed.. we found out to say a password; " we would like to speak with the butcher" as we walked in what looks like a freezer door.. there are tables in a not so big room.. although there can be room for a larger group; ..behind a wall.. It has the atmosphere of a speakeasy dine-in.. we sat at the bar since we did not have a reservation.. the bartender; Andres greeted us with, have you been here before? ..First-timers, so he explains the menu process in addition to the drinks.. sharing what is popular along with what are the options as to what we may find interesting to our palettes.. (we also got to sample drinks) ..after finding out what we are drinking we move to the ordering of our meals... conversations with andres picked-up quickly..as we vibed and found it easy to talk (in-between his tall orders) with him. This place is awesome.. definitely worth the visit! try it out sometime for yourselves.. they even bottle and can their own beers right as you order!! Like what?? I was watching it happen at the bar... Enjoy!! read more

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Great food. Wonderful service. Our go to place to celebrate special occasions. We've tried almost everything in the menu and we are never disappointed. The staff is always very attentive. Great environment. read more

This was definitely an experience everyone should enjoy at least once. You enter through what appears to be a butcher shop. The service from the very beginning was great. We were checked on various times. We ordered beer flights and waitress recommended some beers that weren't even on the menu. To share we got el comal. It was plenty of food! The meat was tender and juicy, the adobada had really good flavor. The presentation is amazing and the tortillas come In their separate pull out drawer which was adorable. The tortillas are hand made, which is always a plus. The beer was good and they have very Interesting flavors. I would love to come here with a group. read more

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So delicious every time!! Great service!! AC is blowing cool! Music in point! Today I went with their brunch item Chilaquiles Verdes and a Guava Seltzer read more

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Had dinner with my family to celebrate my birthday and the service was extremely good. The food is off the hook and the drinks are great. My son's brought in a cake and they provided all the utensils and plates, they made for a great birthday. read more

La Bodega Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Whittier, California

Maannnnn Ryan (Female) She's a great server..... She noticed that we were waiting for a while and came straight to us Even though I believe we weren't assigned to her section... Friendly , attentive, and great server in general ... Food was your standard In regards to La Bodega always having great food .... But this highlight is for Ryan(Female) ... She's awesome.... Please La Bodega recognize her and her hard work!!!!! read more

I can appreciate the speak easy feel when you walk in and the fun decor ...as well as creative menu items . The issue I had was the best food dish was the side of Brussels sprouts i ordered . The beers are of course , tasty ... as they should be since it's a brewery. Our waitress was super friendly and sweet , just not very attentive to the dishes and things needing bussing at the table . We sat with dirty dishes and plates at our table for a good period of time so that's the only reason for the minus star ...well that and the dried out chicken wings with barely any meat on them . Flavor good , just lacking consistency . The cilantro rice was also dried out and lacking flavor . read more

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If you're in the Whittier area for dinner, this place is an absolute MUST. As you walk through the front entrance, a large refrigerator door "speakeasy-esk " opens to a beautiful restaurant. The drinks were outstanding, and service was great. I had the cucumber basil martini .. I highly suggest! We ordered a shareable Mexican style dinner, chicken, steak chorizo, all family style. It was delicious... and I must say the Guacamole is delightful. All & all this restaurant is great for a Friday night with the girls, or that special someone you love. read more

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What an awesome location. From the outside your like "that's it" but once the password is said and the door opens what a cool little speakeasy. A must try if your around the area or take a drive to try it out. Let's start with the beer. Started with my personal beer of choice. A Hazy IPA HAZLITT. HAZLITT is a New England style IPA, aka Hazy IPA, is a smooth, non-bitter ale with robust hop aroma and hints of guava, grapefruit, mango and tropical fruit. Then I moved on to something a little lighter. The WHITTIER ICE CREAM ALE which is a CREAM ALE. The Whittier Ice Cream ale is silky, sweet, and packed with flavor. This beer bridges the gap between a lager and an ale. Beers were very good but out of these two I would stick with the HAZLITT. Now let's talk about the food. We didn't get a meal, we just shared a bunch of appetizers. A good way to try a little bit of everything. GUACAMOLE CON CHICHARRÓN - Ripe Hass avocado, charred serrano, red onion, tomato, freshly squeezed lime juice, diced queso panela, topped with roasted pepitas, accompanied with pork chicharron. Guacamole was amazing but wish it was the Chicharron with mean on it not the kind that's just the skin like you buy in a bag at the market. BODEGA FRIES - Diced grilled U.S.D.A prime flat iron steak, crispy bistro fries, premium monterey jack cheese, mayocoba refried beans, pico de gallo, topped with pickled jalapenos. These were great. Cooked perfectly and meat was very tender and flavorful. EL REY SHRIMP - El Rey beer battered shrimp tossed in chipotle aioli on a bed of Napa cabbage, garnished with fresh Chile Fresno. Side of ginger scallion salsa. These were another hit. Finished them and was left wanting more. CHILE MORITA WINGS - Mary's Free Range Chicken Wings crisped to perfection and flavored with chile morita and scallions. Wings were good. It reminded me of mole which was a good thing. Great flavor and just the right amount of heat. A must try. Chips and salsa - can you really go wrong with these. House made chips with a house made salsa. Taste like it was a fire roasted salsa. Good little starter to share while having a beer and good conversation. Great place, good food and great beer. If you go on a weekend I would suggest a reservation because it will be crowded. Stay hungry my friends. read more

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Good service, large portions, all the food we had was good, the fries, beans, carne con chili, the guac and chips. The cocktails are made with wine I believe and it was so yummy! The restaurant itself was very elegant, cool set up with the meat market vibes. read more

Highly recommend the SHORT RIB CHILE COLORADO CHILAQUILES! This dish was delicious and packed with flavor. The CONCHA BREAD PUDDING dessert was perfect, not overpoweringly sweet. read more

Food was delisious and staff was extra friendly. I would recommend this place.............. read more

02.04.23 Birthday Brunch for my husband Unexpectedly discovered this cool spot in Whittier off the Main Street prior to the celebration. My husband and I walked past it and I was curious to check it out. So we stopped in to get some info. My first impression was a super tiny butcher shop that sold premium cuts of meat and craft beer. Little did I know, it was so much more. The hostess mentioned that it's a modern take of a "speak easy" restaurant and they offer their homemade craft beers. I thought that was a cool concept and my husband and I made it a point to come back. Fast forward to his birthday brunch.. We invited a couple family members to join us and help celebrate my husband's birthday. It was also their first time. I do have to mention that a "reservation" is strongly recommended during peak hours. The restaurant is quite cozy and can only seat 77 guests. We arrived before dinner, however I did make a reservation to be in the safe side. I love the concept of walking through a freezer door and it opens up to a cozy bar on the right and tables and booth to the left. It boasts a modern pub vibe but very clean and somehow fit for a small or large party. We were seated right away and served with cold, fresh water. You can access the menu by scanning the QR code, however my aunt & uncle are old school and asked for a physical menu. The menu featured a variety of Mexican dishes with a twist of premium cuts of meat. They do also offer a couple seafood dishes and salads. My uncle likes to drink so he took a look at the wine and beer menu. There was quite a selection so we asked the server to recommend a few dishes. We also looked over other tables to see what they were ordering. We decided to order a few dishes to share and my uncle tried a craft beer sampler that offered four different 4oz craft beers. Here is our spread: - Bodega Fries - a version of asada fries. The fries come with premium cuts of diced flat iron steak, Monterey Jack cheese, refried beans, Pico de gallo and jalapeños. - Bodega Burger- Japanese Wagyu and USDA Prime beef blend, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion topped with a garlic aioli on a brioche bun. - Pan Seared Branzino - Crispy skin sea bass, roasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes, onion, chicken fashioned soffits, burnt garlic oil, chives and lime. - El Comal - Shareable dish that feeds 2-3 people. It comes with marinated grill chicken, Tristar angus skirt, pork adobado served with homemade salsa and corn tortillas. Our appetizer, Bodega Fries, was served first. The fries were seasoned well and the texture was crisp to perfection. The meat was flavorful and cooked just right, not dry. As we devoured the appetizer, we were advised by our waiter that our main dishes will take a little bit longer. They disclosed that they have many orders, but they have a small kitchen. The manager came out to note that they are pushing our orders as quickly as they can but they don't want to jeopardize the quality of their food. Since we weren't in a rush, it was not a problem for us. My daughter's Bodega Burger came out next and it was quite a big burger. For $16.00 is was enough for two to share and my daughter was nice enough to share. All agreed that it was flavorful, juicy and the brioche bread tied it all together. My uncle had the Pan Seared Branzino. The sauce was delicious. The skin was light and crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly. Great savory flavor with a hint of citrus. The potatoes had a hearty creamy texture with sweet cherry tomatoes. We all shared the El Comal. It was served on a hot platter with homemade salsa and tortillas. The meats were sizzling hot, the tortillas were warm. I have to mention that we were served with flour tortillas and the manager mentioned that the corn tortillas are being made and they would bring some out when they were done. The corn tortillas were "to die" for. It was so fresh and tasty, we had to ask for more. I can totally tastes the difference. Everything was soooo good. It's not your typical hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. They do try to elevate the quality of their dishes. My uncle mentioned to the manager that it was my husband birthday, so they offered a complimentary cake & ice cream. Very unexpected, but a kind gesture and great way to end our meal. Overall, it was a great first time experience and we are definitely coming back. Some things to note, they are open late Friday and Saturday (which are peak hours) and they enforce a 90 minute limit for dining so they can service as many guests as they can. Also, they offer a brunch menu on Saturday & Sunday that we would like to experience. From the outside you can see their brewery, which I thought was cool. I do have to say that I don't drink beer, but the food was great. If you love beer you should try this place. Hope my review gives you an insight of what to expect when visiting this hidden gem! Happy dining! read more

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Great concept and menu. Had and the ceviche and guacamole for appetizers. Then the chile verde for dinner. They were out of the El Rey on draft so I just had the tall can. Would repeat read more

A true speak easy; amazing ambience, delicious food a variety of beer choices paired with great service. Also, the best agave (strawberry) wine margarita we've ever had! Adrienne was the epitome of superior service! We will be back!! read more

Food was delicious! We tried the CHILE COLORADO and the U.S.D.A PRIME NEW YORK STRIP STEAK. The Chile Colorado melted in your mouth and delicious (had a little kick). The New York strip steak was delicious ordered it medium and came out Perfect! We also order the MEXICAN LAGER and it was smooth! I would definitely come back! read more

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Service and food wonderful!!! Arrived and was seated right away could not ask for any better service! read more

Excellent place for food and BEER. Environment is great and god service. Cost ok worth the experience.

We loved this place! Our own little speakeasy close to home. The bartender/waiter was so knowledgeable on the beers and attentive. My fiancé and I enjoy going to breweries and decided to try this one out close to home. It's definitely more upscale than what you usually think of when you hear the word "brewery", but we thought things were well priced and the beers were diverse and flavorful. Food was yummy and we can't stop talking about that burger! It's a great little spot with a cool vibe. We loved the Stein Club Wall and hopefully one day we can get on that VIP list. Definitely will be back soon & bringing friends next time! read more

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Finally got to try the famous beer here at La Bodega Brewing. I tried both the Hazlitt hazy and Highway 72. Both very fresh and crispy. I can't decide which I prefer so I had both of course. The Hazlitt is their most popular so definitely try it when you're there, it has a delightful slight fruity undertone. Both will be perfect for summer! Oh!...and... they sell their beer to take home yes please and thank you! The menu was full of amazing options. I went with breakfast, huevos divorciados and I was not disappointed...full of flavor, light and still filling. Also got a taste of their crinkle cut fries and bacon, I missed taking a picture of course, I just gobbled it up. I was there for brunch on Sunday at 11am. The restaurant was full but didn't feel crowded. Atmosphere was calm/welcoming and still felt energetic. The staff is great, full of smiles and great recommendations for the customers. You can tell everyone was enjoying their food/drinks with their company. Overall I can't wait to go back and try their dinner menu next time. read more

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Their food is on point. Waitress and servers were great. We shared their platter and had some drinks. Everything was great.

REPEAT OFFENDERS - I believe is what we will be known as- FOOD- stellar Atmosphere- other worldly service - SECOND TO NONE - I do not know and will never forgive myself for all The times I had no idea what was behind that steal door- And why drove by dumb founded - STOP- PARK-ENTER AND EMBRACE one of the true JEMS HIDDEN HERE IN WHITTIER California read more

Love the food everything is amazing. Service is always too notch. Great place for any meal or celebration read more

Nobody Told me about La Bodega so totally decided to stop by based on curb appeal. Have seen these stainless vessels as I drove by. The service was great. Very helpful and candid suggestions on the brew. The decor is classy. Now about the food. We had omelette, tacos, a smash burger, and a ham steak. To leave described as that would be an injustice. The food is spectacular. Just go with what your gut tells you because it will definitely thank you. They are masters of their craft, food and brews are done right!! read more

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This place is awesome! It has been a really long time since I've gone to a restaurant and come out completely satisfied. The drinks were great! Michelada's on point. The service was great. Bartender was so nice and answered any questions I had about rotating beers and got some fun facts about where else we can find their beer. Whoever controlled the music tonight also did great! Enjoyed the whole speakeasy vibe they have. We just found our new date night spot read more

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The first time I went to La Bodega, I was absolutely mind blown! The food and drinks were so food, and the staff was super attentive. The wait was a bit long, but it was so worth the wait. The place is small so the need to wait is understandable. Some friends of ours had recommended the place, and maybe it was because we were with people who seemed to frequent it often but the treatment we got was definitely VIP. So naturally, I invited a friend to go with me the second time I went, and it was such a different experience. The food was good, but the service was very slow. We waited longer for our order than we waited to be seated. The Mac and cheese the second time around came at the end of the meal and was super greasy. I was a little embarrassed to have brought a good friend here. Today would have been my third try, but our reservation was cancelled by the restaurant an hour before we were to be there. I love finding new hidden gems, but it's sad when the quality lacks as the popularity soars. read more

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The ambiance and s top notch. The locals give this establishment the "Cheers" feeling. The food was delish! I ordered the x2Bodega burgers and Ay papas and honestly it was a lot of food for 2 people. The Service was very good. I recommend, and can't wait to go back. read more

Loved the service (shoutout Moe) , food and drinks! Even though it's a brewery, there are also mix drinks and seltzers to enjoy. (My favorite is the guava seltzer... so good!) We'll definitely be going back. read more

Loved the food, drinks, atmosphere & service. Definitely recommend this place. You can't go wrong

La Bodega was nice and the ambiance was relaxed and chill. I went with friends for a birthday and had fun. The drinks were ok and i tried a seltzer and wasnt a fan. Friends also werent fans of their beers. I ordered fries and they were VERY dry. Like wayyy too dry for me. The waitress was very nice and checked to see on us multiple times. I feel my order was bad on my end and I would be open to trying again. read more

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A week ago was our first visit.. the service provided by our host & bartender Nancy was exceptional.. and the food is superb.. chile verde plate; meat so soft, falls right off the bone, and melts in your mouth.. not to mention the chile colorado; a blend of exquisite flavors.. Guava Shelter is a must try, delectable, crisp, refreshing flavors that explode in your mouth.. followed closely by La Fresa Shelter; smooth fruity flavors that tantalize the palate..after a hard day's work dinner & drinks at Bodegas hit a home run.. no doubt we will become repeat offenders.. read more

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Amazing place! So secretive & unique! High quality, Bring y'all shorties here fellas'! read more

La Bodega Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Whittier, California