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I'm honestly very disappointed. We ordered delivery from what used to be one of our favorite local restaurants. Three years ago, we dined here and had an amazing experience, which is why we were excited to order again. Unfortunately, this meal was one of the worst restaurant experiences we've had. I ordered the pork ribs and fried shrimp. The ribs were extremely dry--so dry that they tasted like they had been cooked days earlier and reheated multiple times. They were nothing like the ribs I remembered from previous visits. After just a few bites, I started feeling uncomfortable. The fried shrimp was equally disappointing. It had almost no flavor at all and tasted bland and uninspired. My husband ordered the burger, which was advertised as a blend of Wagyu and regular beef. We were expecting something special, but the patty lacked flavor and the quality was disappointing. What surprised us even more was that we live only five minutes away, yet the burger bun arrived completely soggy. The packaging was also poor. The food came in cheap plastic containers without any ventilation holes. For fried foods especially, proper packaging is important to prevent steam from ruining the texture. It felt like very little care was put into preparing the order for delivery. To make matters worse, both my husband and I experienced stomach discomfort and excessive gas afterward, and we were still feeling it the next day. What makes this experience especially disappointing is that this was my husband's birthday dinner. I chose this restaurant because of the wonderful memories we had here years ago, but the food quality was nowhere near what we remembered. I genuinely cannot understand how food of this quality was considered acceptable to send out to customers. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was so disappointing that I felt compelled to share it. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes a closer look at its food quality and delivery standards.
Been here a few times and I keep coming back for the Bodega burger and the stout beer they offer. Aside from the burger, everything else on the menu is pretty pricey especially the steak options. Service has always been great here and it can get very busy on the weekends so I would definitely recommend to make a reservation ahead of time.
All the food and beer selections were great. Would love to come again. The location is small but has a great ambience with nice decor. We let the staff know it was our first visit and they gave us great recommendations.
We came here for a BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION and he made reservations for 8 people at 7pm on Saturday. There's a SECRET password to actually get into the restaurant. We were taken to our seat which was a NICE private seating with its on TV screen. It has a nice wall which made it sound a bit quieter but, then the waiter came and said OOPS sorry we gave you the wrong seats and so we were taken to the SEATS near the restroom and it was so LOUD... 2 orders TOMAHAWK: 10/10 The food was EXCELLENT!!! OMG the CORN TORTILLAS was the best I've ever had!!! I would just be so happy to have the CORN TORTILLAS but, their meats are all really flavorful and tender too!!!... CAULIFLOWER: 10/10 The flavor and texture of the cauliflower was so good!!! BRUSSELS SPROUTS: 10/10 I loved the sauce so much and the Brussels sprouts were so adorably cute and small. It's usually bitter but, it doesn't taste as bitter here and the sauce was just AMAZING!!!! SERVICE: 8/10 Good but, could be better! We waited 30-40 minutes after finishing dinner for the cake to be served. And with no knife to cut the cake and utensils provided!!! Come here for the FOOD PEOPLE!!!! Let's ROCK ON LA BODEGA BREWING!!!!!!
Hands down the best drinks AND food in Whittier. We came in thinking it was gonna be a chill, casual lunch, ended up tumbling out there because the drinks were STRONG! Can wait to return for their happy hour.
Solid spot, great drinks and atmosphere, we sat at the bar. The burger was disappointing though. The cheese tasted really fake and the fries were alright.
This place is an absolute amazing hidden gem. I would strongly recommend making reservations as they are normally fully booked on the weekends. They have some of the best tasting dishes, unique drinks and great decor.
Great tasting food and beers. Our waiter was good very attentive. Prefect for party of four!!
Such a fun and unexpected spot with a speak easy feel. We stopped by for bites and drinks and were pleasantly pleased with the vibe, drinks, food and friendly staff. You must make a reservation but are able to get seated as a walk-in if its not busy. We had a reservation and were seated within minutes. The front entrance display looks like a butcher shop which is actually functional and not just for display, in other words you can order a nice cut of beef to take home. Once you pass the freezer door entrance inside, you'll be seated in a small dining area with a full-size bar and a wall display of locked Steins which actually belong to club members (which on its own is a whole other can of surprisingly cool worms to delve into). Overall, we had a fun time and enjoyed everything we ordered so we'll def be back. Another plus, there's a free easily accessible parking structure across the street.
Absolutely LOVED the ambiance! Such a beautiful vibe & extremely chill. Not what I expected at all when we walked back, but soooo worth it. The food was delicious! The cocktails were okay, they looked great though. The Caesar salad chicken sandwich was SO GOOD! Chicharrones w guacamole was delicious! The wings, carne asada fries & chips/ salsa were delicious. Our waitress was extremely attentive & on top of our order. Always keeping an eye on us without hovering. Love that. Will definitely come back. Great spot in Whittier!
Came here for beer and food and was not disappointed. Did not have a reservation for a Tuesday night but after 20 mins we were able to sit down. The food is a bit pricey but high quality. Loved the steak fried rice, was enough for me even though it's listed as a side.
We came here for date night and thankfully we had reservations, because the wait time was 45 minutes long. It was my first time here, you walk into what looks like a meat market store front, you then wait and are let in through a freezer door, kind of like a speakeasy. We ordered their sizzling hot plate with beef, pork, and chicken, it comes with tortillas and a bit of grilled veggie and two pieces of cheese. We had beer and wine . They don't have mixed drinks, as they don't have a liquor license. Cool little date night spot.
Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 First time here and it was definitely a good find. A speakeasy close to uptown Whittier that looks like a meat market from the outside. Recommend making a reservation for this place before you go. You walk through the "freezer door" to get into the inside of the speakeasy where it is spacious and has cute, dimly lit ambiance with a bar. Started with chips and salsa, not complimentary or bottomless, unfortunately. Chips were good and salsa was HOT, but delish. Then had the guava summer salad - light and refreshing with guava, figs and avocado on it. Ordered a guava seltzer - not great and barely has guava flavor and would not order again. Then for dinner we got the El Comal (chicken, tristar angus skirt steak and pork adobada that comes with salsa and homemade corn and flour tortillas). This dish can be shared and serves 2-3 ppl. This dish was AMAZING. Each meat was cooked perfectly - buttery, moist, flavorful, melt in your mouth pieces of meat. I was actually throroughly surprised at how good it was and was very full and still had leftovers. Will DEFINITELY be back.
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I'm not sure how many stars to give this place. The food was great, but the service was slow and at times a bit inappropriate.The restaurant has a really interesting speakeasy-style but brewery concept. The décor is stylish and aesthetically pleasing, and the cocktails were lovely. Unfortunately, they don't have a full liquor license, so my excitement for a charcoal Paloma was dampened by the agave wine substitute, it would have been fantastic with tequila or mezcal. Speakeasy's are suppose to have liquor primarily right? My friend enjoyed their beer, but our server didn't seem very knowledgeable about the small selection (around 5-9 beers/seltzers). We ordered the pumpkin seed dip, chile Colorado, pork chop, and Brussels sprouts. Everything tasted great especially the Brussels sprouts (though not the best I've had; see my review of Brussels Cafe in Laguna for that title). The pork chop was probably the best we've ever had, though it came out VERY oddly hot and about 30+ minutes after the rest of our food, by which point my chile Colorado was cold and we were literally the only people in the restaurant. The sangria was also disappointing. Overall, it's an interesting concept with strong potential, but it missed the mark on the brewery side and needs improvement in service and timing read more
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This was a surprise in Whittier. Great decor, you enter what looks like a meat market and then they take you through a fake refrigerator door to enter the dining room. Great selection of craft brews, I chose a flight of IPAs. We had the chicherron with guacamole, the carne asada fries, the chicken wings, and repeated two orders of the spareribs. The spareribs were so good, I highly recommend. Great friendly service. The dining area is not that big so I can imagine they fill up quickly. read more
1 year ago
Such a cool concept! My new favorite spot! I want to note how organized their check in process is! We got seated fairly quickly. It is on the smaller side inside but not noticeable since the decor is nice and the seats/tables are spacious. Service is amazing and quick! They have various choices of drinks on their menu including seltzers , beers , mixed cocktails. The food is great and their portions are big my finance and I should've shared a meal lol. We tried their chicken tenders , burger and their pumping seed dip! Amazing! Also the prices are great this place feels upscale but stays within reasonable pricing. If you are looking for a date night location you need to try this one! read more
11 months ago
Great service,food was amazing,beer was great ... it's a cool lil spot I would definitely come back read more
2 years ago
Absolutely loved this place!!! And will definitely be back to try more items on the menu! Parking: There is street parking and a small parking lot to the right of the building! Entrance and wait-time: When entering it looks like a small butcher/ brewery shop but the restaurant is through the huge fridge door! Loved the speakeasy vibe. There is someone at the register to help you with seating just let them know you are there for the restaurant! Seating : They have table and bar seating. We came twice, once on a Saturday evening and got bar sitting, which was about a five minute wait. The second time we decided to come Saturday morning which was a bit more crowded and we waited about 30 min for a table. It does look like it gets packed during the weekend so I would suggest you go to their website and RSVP or RSVP on Yelp! Service: The host was very welcoming! And waiters were friendly and informative! Our meals came out with in 10 min and were attentive with our waters and seeing if we wanted anything else. Food: We ordered from the brunch menu and got THE BUTCHER'S SMASH BURGER and the SHORT RIB CHILE COLORADO CHILAQUILES!! Which is now one of my favorite spots to get them at!!! They have a variety of Cervezas/Beer and they all sounded delicious so we had to get the flight!!! We ordered the Hazlitt, Azteca, Westcoast IPA, March Madness! Our favorite was the HAZLITT!! Will definitely be back to try another fight and more food!! read more
11 months ago
Food was delicious, gave me a speakeasy vibe. Great service from staff. I got the chilaquiles Colorado and the flavor was top notch. read more
2 years ago
Came in for brunch and was not disappointed! Their cafe de olla is exceptional and definitely goes well paired with their freshly made conchas! The breakfast burrito was delicious and was more than enough food. Tried a flight of beers and my favorites were the El Rey beer and the Hazlitt, both great light beers. The strawberry seltzer is my personal favorite from Bodega, and if you're looking to make it even better, ask to mix it with their Guava seltzer, game changer! Shout out to my server Anthony, very helpful in helping me decide what to eat and drink. He was quite attentive and quite frankly made my experience at Bodega a great one! Restaurant ambiance was very casual and made the experience that more enjoyable! read more
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Great ambiance, the food came out one dish at a time, literally one at a time with extended gaps of time in between! We couldn't eat together at the same time causing our food to get cold as we waited! Very bad expediting of service! Not to mention being very pricy for average tasting food! I brought out-of-town guests for an evening of what i hoped would be fine dining and we were left with not wanting to return. Thanks anyhow read more
11 months ago
The spot can seem confusing as you enter but once you get thru the door the ambiance is a great experience. Cocktails were delicious! read more
1 year ago
I really wanted to like this place, but there definitely is a lot of room they can improve on. Came with a party of 3 and ordered a variety of items. The guava salad was amazing. Everything else was either overcooked or unfortunately not what we ordered. For mains we got Kobe Steak + Porterhouse + 3 Lobster Tails. The steaks were supposed to be medium, but came over cooked, both well done. Shame how the Kobe beef came well done at $110 per 6oz! (Teardrop). They also spaced out all the sides and each entree came out 15m apart, so didn't have a chance to eat everything together, or it cooled off. Timing of dishes can improve. Also we asked which desert she recommended, and she said cheesecake so we ordered that, but bread pudding came out. She seemed busy so we didn't say anything and just ate the desert. Overall the total for us 3 was around $620 with tip. They did credit us $28 for drinks so there's that. I think it's cause when she asked how the Kobe was, we said it was great but overcooked. Overall 6/10. read more
1 year ago
La Bodega is by far my favorite place to dine and drink at in all of Los Angeles County and the city of Whittier. This place is a Latino owned Art Deco themed establishment. The place specifically is a speakeasy and it presents itself as a butchers shop with the bar being buried inside. It has a rather ambient and comfortable atmosphere while you walk in and throughout the whole experience you are treated with great customer service. I personally appreciate the Art Deco theme as it not only calls back to the speakeasies of the 1920s but the cultural heritage of Los Angeles itself. Normally I love to sit at the bar as it's convenient to order drinks on the spot. The drinks there are amazing and also the sizes are in very generous portions. I do visit La Bodega every so often and they do seem to rotate new drinks frequently on the menu. Not only are the drinks unique but also very tasty and refreshing. I always try to drink something new and they never seem to disappoint. As for food specifically every single food item I've tried here has definitely left me craving for more. There hasn't been a single item where I was left disappointed. From the Bodega burger to the appetizers each item is carefully prepared and made by someone who cares about your experience dining. The Bodega burger specifically is a rich assortments of flavors, I personally do suggest adding the bacon and avocado to the burger as it blends in so well. The food at La Bodega is so good it's as if I stumbled upon a 5 star Michelin restaurant. All of the portions for the main meals are generous and you'll be left feeling satisfied and full. With regard to customer service, they are quick to attend to your table. Food comes out rather fast and as with drinks they happily provide samples before you decide to commit. Every employee there is friendly and never once did I feel uncomfortable or irritated. The experience at La Bodega has always been one of joy. I always look forward to the next opportunity of dining here. I've always been a supporter of local businesses and I urge the people of Whittier and those within the county of Los Angeles to eat and drink at this speakeasy. This establishment is truly a gem within the city of Whittier. read more
4 months ago
It was a Tuesday night in the heart of Whittier Village. My partner Gunga & I got a tip the best Steaks in town are served here. So, we investigated Walking into the small Foyer of the La Bodega Brewing Company, we observed a display of Tomahawk, Waygu and Tri-Tips behind a sheet of glass displaying their wears. In the far corner, sat a young woman in black. Who is she? Is she here to meet someone? She broke the silence "Can I help you"? Gunga said "We're here to see the Butcher". The mystery girl replied; "One moment". Soon, a large steel door, two inches thick, opened by a well dressed gentleman said "The Butcher is ready". We entered the hidden Dining Room, transporting us into an upscale area reminiscent of the Private Clubs of the Old World. You might expect to see Clark Gable and Greta Garbo in a booth, in the back, in a corner, in the dark. Or, perhaps The Rat Pack at the Bar choosing from the multitude of IPAs, Lagers and Stouts. We were seated in a comfortable booth / table, and began perusing the virtual QR menu from our department provided mobile phones. Gunga ordered Wings & a Steak Burger. I decided on the Drunken Japanese Waygu 6oz. Steak shown here as evidence. It arrived Medium-Rare as ordered. The well marbled Steak melted in my mouth. Presented over stones lying among course sea salt. This is in fact, one of the best Steaks I've had since Obama served his first term. The service, ambiance and total experience Was certainly memorable. We finished our drinks and left without any witnesses. When in Whittier I hope you get a chance to search for the La Bodega Brewing Company and discover for yourself a diamond in the rough within the Whittier Village. As always, Eat in Good Health. read more
Had a wonderful weekend and it was highlighted by a first time visit to La Bodega Brewing . People!!! This is a hidden gem. It has a great vibe. Relaxed and chill but very classy in a really great way. Establishment was impeccable. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The food was fresh and tasted delicious. The beverages were amazing . I cannot recommend this place enough. Had such a wonderful experience. Cannot wait to come back. read more
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Speakeasy Non descript meat market in the front but when you come in, it's a nice gathering spot Food is delicious (carne asada fries and corn). Their hard seltzers are delicious (guava). I would like to come back for the steak and how they prepare it. read more
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I recently stopped by to eat at the Bodega Brewing Company, "sneak easy" type restaurant. The vibe was relaxed, with a cool atmosphere that made it perfect for a casual meal on a Friday night. I had the Bodega burger and the chicharrones with Guac. for appetizers. The flavors were on point, with a perfectly cooked patty that was juicy and flavorful. read more
8 months ago
Such a cool experience and great food! Chips and salsa to start were on point. the burger and breakfast burrito are excellent, huge portions and can't wait to indulge again. read more
1 year ago
The food is amazing! Great service and the ambiance is so chill. Will definitely be going back! read more
1 year ago
Recently celebrated my birthday with Good friends and Ryan our server was outstanding. The guava salad., the chicken, the chili Verde, and all of the appetizers were absolutely delicious. Kudos to the chef for the delicious meal. The only dish that needs improvement was the shrimp sadly, it was overcooked. read more
We took my mother here for her birthday brunch a few years ago and to commence this year's birthday, she was eager to try the dinner menu. Was not disappointed. Everything ordered from the appetizers: shrimp ceviche with its freshness to the entrees of the Bodega Burger that was juicy and flavorful to the presentable El Comal with its variety of tasty proteins was enjoyed. For my vegan sister, the Roasted Cauliflower with soy glaze packed a huge flavor that was satisfying. Thank you again La Bodega Brewing for delicious consistency across their brunch and dinner menus and to the hospitable staff as well! read more
1 year ago
I've been here two times and they are very gracious for providing us the private room for our party of six. It is very nice. The food was delicious. We had the Toma Hawk steak and the Chilean Seabass was crispy and cooked to perfection. The Paloma Negras were so delicious. I couldn't stop drinking them.! read more
2 years ago
This is truly one of the best speakeasies out there. The food is out of this world good, and the drinks are fire! I highly recommend going for their happy hour, every Friday at 12PM-4PM. They serve one of the best gourmet burgers for happy hour called the Bodega burger with fries. Every bite of the burger you can taste, which can be hard to get right for most gourmet burgers. Service was exceptional from our server, Anthony, going above and beyond in probably one of the best food/drink service experiences I've ever had. Ambiance is just like you would expect from a speakeasy, secluded but feeling like you have exclusive VIP vibes inside. It's a great place to bring family/friends or even a romantic date. Definitely need to go back, especially since I was told from our server that the brunch menu is great too! read more
Cool little speak easy, brewery. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. We sat at the bar. Walk ins. No reservations. It was a Sunday afternoon around 3pm. Only a handful of people when we arrived, sitting at some tables. Eclectic. Different. We had the Carne Asada fries and they were FIRE!!! We almost ordered a second, but decided to try a different dish, so we ordered the burger with the Chile con carne Mac and Cheese. OMG! Drool city! Let's just say, we were NOT disappointed! Food is really good here. Especially when you are taking back some cold ones, it fits the bill. The beer was ok. Not the best I've had, but decent. We had a flight and a strawberry margarita. Now, that was good! We will definitely be back for the food and marg! Cheers! read more
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6711 Comstock Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
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Are kids allowed?
Yes, kids are allowed. I bring my daughter all the time, especially for weekend brunch.
Hi do you do margarita flights?
Yes, we offer agave wine based margaritas and flights
Are kids allowed in?
Yes. Kids are definitely allowed. After 8pm the restaurant tends to be more of an adult crowd.
When will you guys be open?
Opened now for the soft opening. But the wait can be long depending on members that get preferential treatment when they arrive.
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