We hosted an engagement celebration here tonight for my good friends James and Maui and it was…read moreabsolutely magical. From the moment we arrived, the team was incredibly accommodating, and having the owner, Adam, present and involved made the experience feel extra special. You can tell this place is run with real pride and passion. The space itself is stunning -- rich with history (we were told it was once Charlie Chaplin's studio and later a library), and you feel that character everywhere you look. Books line the walls, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere that's both elegant and inviting. The staff was attentive, kind, and on top of everything all evening, and the food was fantastic. And if you love wine, you are in very good hands -- their knowledge and selection are outstanding. Beautiful venue, wonderful people, unforgettable experience. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special night. Can't wait to go back!

This review is long overdue. I was here for a company holiday party and the service was…read moreexceptional. The ambiance and decor is lovely, classy, and inviting. We had the best time ever! I will definitely come back and bring my friends.

chill vibes great selection of wine and beer. i will definitely be back soon! great music!!!!read more

I wish I loved this place because the food and wine are delicious, but the staff is so incredibly…read morerude. Everything is so overpriced it feels like they are intentionally letting you know you are not good enough to be one of their customers. You can get this type of food and wine at 99 other places with nicer employees, easier parking and much less attitude. The staff behaves as if this was a high school not a wine bar. Do yourself a favor and don't come here. I highly recommend the classic LA ambience at other close by establishments such as The Oaks on Bronson, the Alley in Silverlake or The Cara on Western instead. This place is like a bad Ryan Murphy series. It takes itself way too seriously. I've given them over 4 chances to change my mind since I live around the corner, and they never cease to amaze me when it comes to their entitled snotty staff & overpriced alcohol plus the parking is absolutely impossible! I even had to help customers break out of the parking lot one evening because the gate closes at a particular hour, and the restaurant doesn't even bother to tell you the gates shut at a particular time way before the restaurant closes. you're on your own, good luck getting your car out! avoid this place like the plague. I wish I could get back to $500. I've spent here over the past two years.

Had a delicious chilled red and really lovely Friday night at Lolo…read more We ordered: - A bottle of the Mas Coutelou 5SO Formidable* - Olives* - Rigatoni alla vodka - Stracciatella ice cream Lolo can be trusted to provide a lovely ambiance. Tucked way, it feels like you've stumbled on a little oasis in East Hollywood. Offering candle lit tables and a very kind + helpful wine sommelier, Lolo is my go-to for a sweet night out. Recommend making reservations, but in case you can't the bar area is just as nice (can get packed).

Nice quiet spot for after work drinks. Came on a Thursday and it was pretty dead but that might…read morehave just been because of the World Cup. Unfortunately my friend does not drink as much wine as I do so we opted for a couple of glasses instead of a bottle. Well, EYE had a couple of glasses to her 1. I wasn't incredibly impressed with the by-the-glass selection considering this is a whole wine bar but I found a few that I enjoyed. The bread & honey butter as well as the asparagus were both great. Asparagus was lemony and delicious, in particular. The crispy weiser potatoes were also good -- could have been a little crispier I thought! Service was great and very quick but mind you we were pretty much the only people in the room

Really appreciate them allowing me to book a last minute reservation at 7:45 when they close at 8…read more They sat me right away and got my food out within 5-10 minutes. The service was friendly and they made sure to check on me a few times even while they were closing up shop. I ordered the Hanger steak which was pretty good! It was cooked well, juicy, and flavorful. It was topped with garlic and butter which helped add even more flavor. Admittedly, it feels overpriced for what you get, especially with it lacking any sides. It felt more like a nice snack than a full sized entree. Nonetheless, I'm sure if you get an appetizer, an entree, and a drink it'll be satisfying (though also costly). It's super conveniently located so you can head right to your seats once you're done eating and you can even hear the performances if the show starts while you're still there. Solid spot to kick it for a quick drink or bite to eat before the show!

Made a ressie two hours before heading to the Bowl to see a show. Was excited to try this place, as…read morewe haven't been before. Arrived at the Bowl and checked into the host stand an hour early and asked to see if it was possible to be seated early. They explained it was likely we would be seated near our time but that they would call me if any thing changes. My family and I waited till our reservation time and then went up to the host stand to check in and the same host asked if I got their call? I said I didn't and they said they called me and repeated my phone number back to me. While they repeated my phone # back to me, my call log showed 0 calls. The person looked at their phone and said oh I must have put it in wrong. I wasn't sure what to say to that so we were left in an odd moment of silence. The exchange felt fake to me. :( The host then took us to a table with a great view and then just as we got to the table they told us to turn around to go to another table in the back. My daughter liked the table as it had a view so we said we'd sit there. Again, odd. The table as with all the tables in the restaurant are closely placed near one another so there is an overall feeling of being cramped. Also, the tables themselves are small and compact. You are really up close and personal with your fellow diners and the noise level of the restaurant is loud. The food we ordered didn't fit on the table itself so we had to constantly move dishes and glasses around the whole time we ate as food was brought to us and stack the dishes to make room. The food comes out as it is ready which was fine but we noted, the table next to us didn't get one of their dishes (we heard because the tables are so close and you hear everyone's conversations). Everything food wise was pretty good tasting with the exception of the tomato rice that came with the sea bass. It was extremely salty and we couldn't finish it. The servers were running around in a rush so we couldn't flag anyone to get it taken care of. While I appreciate that they moved quickly to get you taken care of before show start, it was hard to get anyone's attention because the whole scene here is completely rushed. While the food was alright, I am not inspired to return and probably won't come back. Overall, it's just really cramped, compacted and the staff, while attentive to some didn't seem to be attentive to us. It was a really odd dining experience.

Last Christmas I received a gift card for this spot from family and we finally used it. What a…read moregreat date night spot! Loved the vibes inside, we sat at the bar and had great attentive service throughout. We got a bottle of wine, chicken liver mousse toast, steak frites and crème caramel for dessert. All were delicious! The chicken liver mousse is a very healthy portion inside the bread & very rich. Glad we skipped on another side/plate or it would have been too much food. The steak frites were fantastic - the perfect cut of meat and cooked to perfection. One of the best steak frites I've had in the city!

Wasn't expecting to find a spot like this on this side of Koreatown, so I had to give it a shot…read more Quick heads up: parking's a hassle, so come in early to secure a spot. They've got indoor and outdoor seating. My party ended up getting seated right away. Our server was super friendly and walked us through the menu. Food came out fast and was paced perfectly. The Caesar beef tartare caught me off guard in the best way: great flavors with a nice hint of acidity. The steak frites was solid too, though the steak-to-fries ratio was off and the aioli came out a bit cold. The vibe is great with tons of natural light, but the tables are crammed way too close together, so it's tough to hear your own party's conversation when others are having conversations near by. A little more breathing room would go a long way. Still, glad I checked it out.

Tucked within (at the back of) Mother Wolf, Bar Avoja has its own vibe, its own reservation system,…read moreand its own menu. It's a lounge in every sense -- bigger than you'd expect, lots of armchairs and cushions, low tables, and just enough dim lighting (one small lamp per table) to set the mood. We showed up around 6:30pm on a Saturday and it was pretty empty, which honestly made for a lovely, relaxed start to the evening. A heads up if you're coming with a vegetarian: the food menu is limited, and vegetarian options are slim. There were really only three when we visited: * Sfincione All'Aglione: garlic knot-style bread, tasty but I actually prefer the sfincione over at Mother Wolf * Frittatina alla Norma: rigatoni-style lasagne cut into fried squares, served with sauce. A fun concept, but mostly tasted like the breading and fried flavor. * Fried squash blossoms: we skipped these Our waiter did offer an off-menu margherita pizza for my vegetarian friend, which was a nice touch. As a non-vegetarian, I had the hamburger - usually a Thursday-only item that they extended through Mother's Day weekend - and while it was good (hot, crunchy fries included), $38 felt steep and honestly... at a Roman Italian bar, I'd probably just order off the actual menu next time. The cocktails are where this place really shines: * Morso Di Vita: passion fruit forward with tomato and basil -- excellent, would reorder immediately * Robusta: ginger forward, light and refreshing * Sole Dorato: billed as a spicy margarita, served with an adorable little honey stick One tip: ask about dessert! We weren't offered it and almost missed out. So glad we asked because we ended up with: * Budino al gianduia (I think, no photo of dessert menu): amazing. Crunchy bits on top, thick chocolate ganache layer. Get this. * Passion fruit mandarin sorbet: light, tart, refreshing - a great way to finish Service was friendly throughout and the pacing felt easy. Overall I'd go back for the cocktails & vibe and to actually explore the non-vegetarian menu more. Currently on Inkind if you want a discount! Parking: Hollywood meters can be tricky - I'd suggest heading south on Wilcox where you can usually find something a few blocks into the neighborhood. Or just do valet and enjoy the night.

Tucked away in a shared space with MotherWolf, this bar is truly a vibe. We had terrific cocktails…read moreand the food is k point. It's a fairly limited menu but the food is from MotherWolf so it's pizza-focused but delicious. We had the garlic knot, the Cesar salad atop pizza, squash blossoms and finished with some delicious gelato (pistachio yum!) The atmosphere is mood lighting (dark!) so I couldn't take good photos but I did manage one of the cocktails *Morso di vida (recommended and amazing!)

The outstanding selection of several niche brands of wines are one thing, the relaxing ambiance…read morethat is fueled by Chacarera tunes, the warm lighting and the vibrant vibes of the regulars who frequent this place is another, but the true gem of this wine studio, and the reason one decides to come back three times in a row, is the service of one impeccable entity called Hannah. She fills the place with light, joy and laughter and lets you forget about the outside world by letting you sink into a world of enjoyment, pleasure and absolute peace. "Spin The Bottle Wine Studio" is nothing short of an oasis of delicious, fruity pours and fantastic, eclectic company because Hannah provides such an inviting, sweet atmosphere that makes you feel like you've landed in paradise, right in the very heart of Toluca Lake. It's all about the cozy vibe. And that vibe IS Hannah.

Good spot for a glass of wine, good selection of reds, less so for whites or sparkling. It is close…read morefor us, but it can be very loud, and doesn't really have a chill outside space, it's on the (busy) street. Feels a little like a bar vs a wine bar. Nibbles on the menu are good, and service was great. Not the place for a quiet convo over a glass of wine but perfect to meet some neighbors and chat with folks are the bar.

Steak frites- 5 stars (A) Cacío Pepe- 5 stars…read more Service- 3 stars- the people are attentive but don't smile or engage much. It's feels passive aggressive.

PROS: LOVEEEE THE FOOD! Yummy and fast. Awesome music to socialize to and dance. They allowed me to…read morebring in cake to cut with NO CHARGE! CONS: You get small portions and not enough to fill you up. Location is easy to miss since it is upstairs. *DO NOT WEAR THIN HEELS! They will get stuck upstairs because the floors are wooden with holes. Mine got stuck and I struggled getting out. I got the salmon and a mocktail.