Lost &amp; Found

5 months ago

Wonderful personalized service! Dive Bar with club vibes on the weekend. Deliciously crafted old fashioned read more

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Aidan S.

12 days ago

This place is awesome! Great bartenders and the djs always have a different vibe, but tonight - the dj is poppin American dream right here

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Valerie C.

6 months ago

This place was SO neat. The ambiance was great, the music was great, their ambiance is a timewarp. You would not expect such amazing energy upon first glance, it has to be experienced. read more

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Khalil A.

7 months ago

Fun place to go! Dj has great house music taste! Great service at the bar too! This is really a hidden gem & been multiple times already when im near santa monica read more

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Walker G.

4 months ago

Such a vibe - one of the best sound systems on the west side. Never a dull moment at Lost and Found. It's also a incredibly social bar, every one talks to each other and by then end of the night strangers have become friends read more

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Shuhey W.

4 months ago

Went Friday night Great bartenders. Mixed age crowd, fun music. No food sold. Drinks were 10-15$ read more

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Megan A.

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1 year ago

The design of this bar is really cool , such a great vibe , great music and beautiful design. Walker makes delicious cocktails! I recommend this bar for party and dancing . read more

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David P.

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5 months ago

Hands down the best club in LA, love this place and the owner is super nice. A must visit with great vibes.

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This place was dope. Celebrated my birthday here, no hassle. Parking is wicked, $20 across the street unless you find some on the street. Drinks were flowing, don't know if they had food. The DJ got a solid 8.9 out of 10. Will be back and hopefully it would be even MORE people. Good vibes ! read more

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Reena G.

2 years ago

Came by today right at 6. Door was locked and when I went to open it the lockbox on the handle popped open with the front falling completely open because...it's a broken lockbox ...with the key in it! I did my best to close it back up but it was so janky! I didn't want anyone to steal the key but I was so self conscious that I'd be seen as trying to break in my damn self. I left at 6:07 pm - nobody came. I'm assuming it either opens later with the wrong hours on yelp or someone was late to open. I've been curious about this spot for years and finally decided to try it. Glad it was on my way home. Wouldn't recommend :-/ read more

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Craig B.

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3 years ago

The Karaoke here on Wednesday nights is great, Chris the KJ gets even the shy people to come up and sing. It's about fun, not how well we sing The down side of the bar itself is there are no televisions for sports or other entertainment. Also, the website needs updating. Definitely a fun little bar on Wednesday Nights read more

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Jennifer G.

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I am not into karaoke, but my friends are. Went here on Wednesday night and had a blast. The renovations look great. Bar staff were very friendly, drinks were great. We posted up in a swanky booth with a great view of the karaoke area. Met the local icon Disco Debbie, we all had a very LA moment. read more

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Emily D.

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3 years ago

This was the largest jump scare of my life when I expected to walk into lost & found but instead found a sanitized bullshit artisanal cocktail bar with horrifically tacky Hollywood Blvd decor. Lost and found was one of my favorite dive bars on the planet. When I first moved to LA 10 years ago it was comforting to find a true dive with stale popcorn and cheap drinks like I had come from in the Midwest. To still have the old sign and same name outside is a disgrace. Like how most of the west side is turning, you've stripped all character out of this bar to conform for the tech douchebags with their generic haircuts. To say the renovation of this bar is a tragedy is an understatement. You should have let it stay closed. read more

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Sunil G.

3 years ago

Ambiance is excellent. Low key place with fun music. Wasn't super crowded which meant great and immediate service. Bathrooms were clean. Cocktails were excellent. Booths to sit and have a conversation were comfortable. Acoustics were great because you could have a conversation 10 feet from the dance floor and actually hear the other person. It's in a strip mall with parking. From the outside, it doesn't look like anything is going on. Had me fooled. This place is solid. read more

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Jenna S.

3 years ago

They absolutely massacred the best dive bar in Los Angeles. Way to take a historic dive bar and strip it of all its character. If they had been thoughtful about reopening and preserved the integrity of this institution, this could have been one of the coolest spots on the westside. And would have become very popular. Everything that made this place special is gone now. History has value in Los Angeles and instead of playing up that value, they went full cheap Vegas. And destroyed a community hub for the patrons who had been coming here for decades. It's like replacing beautiful original hardwood floors with gray laminate. Or leveling a Victorian house to build a modern condo. Devastatingly heartbreaking and devoid of charm. So sad that the new owners couldn't see what made this bar great. So sad to see the soul of the city chipped away even further. Call it something else because this isn't Lost & Found. read more

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Holly M.

3 years ago

Very cool hang with great service. Reasonably priced for LA Reasonable parking and food truck/side walk was fantastic read more

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William W.

3 years ago

So sad what this place has become. Used to be the best dive bar in the area but now it's just some wannabe bougie Vegas bar that you wouldn't remember by the time you walked out the door. Except it's in a strip mall with the same name and logo as a once-cherished neighborhood spot, so you can remember the irony. If you want an expensive cocktail, at least go somewhere where it'll taste good. Never come here. read more

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Debbie D.

2 years ago

The bartender Alex was spot on. No waiting for a drink... and heavy pour my friend. I watched him as he scoped the crowd to make sure everyone's drinks were full and having a great time. Good music. Good crowd. We had a fun Saturday here. I recommend the Lost and Found for a Saturday night. read more

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Brian G.

3 years ago

Sidney and Alex makes the best drinks!! Bring the best vibes!! And really cater to your needs!! They make the drinks how you want!! This is definitely my new late night spot !! read more

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Aditi P.

1 year ago

Do not go here!! On Saturday, June 7th my friends and I walked into this bar and we thought it was a pretty cool bar so we decided to just hang out for a little till we go to the next. Everything was going well and then we decided to start leaving to the next place. 5 of my friends left already to the next place but myself and my other friends were waiting for an uber. We thought why not order something till we wait. So I ordered it with the bartender who was wearing a black denim shirt (it was cute btw). She literally took SOOO LONG to give it to us and you want to know why? Because she was busy talking to her coworkers and etc. Look I'm all for enjoying and having fun especially if you work at a bar but why is it taking so long to get a drink if it was not busy AT ALL and we had asked if we can get it fast because our uber was on it's way and she agreed. Clearly I was not going to tip for that and trust me I've always been a great tipper. So after we drank our drink, our uber was here and we decided to get some water on our way out. While I was drinking water, the same bartender came up to us and YELLED at my friends and i and said "We work really hard you need to tip us right now!". Um... excuse me, first of all you can't ask someone to tip you and second why would I if my service with you was not okay. I'm sorry but a place whose service is not good and yells at me before leaving when I did nothing is not a place I want to be. RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL that's for sure. read more

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Todd A.

4 years ago

Closed 3 days a week is weak. The "style" looks formulaic, but I do like the new vaulted ceiling.

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Raul S.

Hello Todd, we are going to be open 7 days a week soon. We are just…

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Daniel S.

4 years ago

Came by tonight on their first day of soft opening and did not expect it to be like this. No it's not the same dive bar I'm used to, the moment you walk in it may take you a minute to process! But once I sat down it went uphill from there. Greeted by three beautiful girls, warm and inviting smiles! They kept a lot of the old that was just enough to give you nostalgia. The space is just beutiful and upbeat! Good crowd and good vibe!!! Def not the old smelly dive bar you remember it to be. Live DJ on the weekends. Disregard the 1* reviews they're from haters who can't get drunk there on White Russians in the mornings anymore. read more

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Raul S.

Thank you for your review. We will be open 7 days a week soon!…

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Ricky B.

3 years ago

Came here after work with some friends and I can't stress enough how much of a vibe this place is! Drinks are great, Service is amazing, and live DJ is great! Will be coming back soon. Also parking is a breeze. Look out for Cindney best bartender here! read more

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Esther C.

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So we would go for drinks here at the Lost and found . Saw it was closed but then I saw that it's reopening. Walked by door and it was open and went in. Meet a guy that said come in and take a look. It looks amazing! Booths , lounge area big bar love the bar lighting fixtures just so beautiful! He said going to have DJ on weekends. Cant wait till they open! Local to area been coming to lost and found forever and now the way it looks I'm coming back for sure. Looking for grand opening I am read more

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Katelyn R.

2 years ago

Super fun bar with great staff. Went on karaoke day and had a blast with my friend! Will definitely be back!

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Jade N.

4 years ago

Great place to meet friends and hangout. Nice music and good service. I highly recommend. So fun!!! read more

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Angela A.

3 years ago

Gorgeous bar!! Friendly service & good drinks. Love the decor & the vibe. Definitely not the old Lost & Found! read more

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C C.

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3 years ago

Wants to be a fancy Hollywood bar but in a weird west LA neighborhood. Really expensive drinks in a weird west LA neighborhood. Prefer the old dive bar set up. read more

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Daniel H.

3 years ago

Was out on the prowl last night, so stepped in here to see how it had changed. Unremarkable, EXCEPT to say it's the worst sound system I've heard in a 'club' ever. The cheap stereo in my Toyota Corolla has a deeper bottom end. It was all high and mid range. Quickly left and headed down to Main Street SM. read more

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Evan P.

3 years ago

Heart breaking to see what this place became. Wish they had the dignity to use a different name. The original bar was the chillest, friendliest, most fun place in the city to go and get away from places like this new spot. No issues with a new concept taking the old spot... just shameful to make it seem like this is at all connected to the original. Heartbreaking, honestly. read more

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Josh K.

3 years ago

Service and atmosphere are amazing. Sidney is the man, definitely coming back on Fridays when this man is here!

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Jennifer P.

3 years ago

I was here for a get together last night, and haven't been to the bar in years. There has been a complete remodel, and the place is now classy, with a well stocked bar, and an amazing DJ. We danced the night away while enjoying terrific drinks. The owners were there and made us feel right at home. It is a neighborhood bar that I wish I had in my part of the city. Can't wait to again meet up with my friends at this terrific location. read more

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Stacy S.

4 years ago

I was a bartender at the Lost and Found in the early 90's when Andy owned the place. One of the best bars I ever worked at. Loved the regulars and even non-regulars. I went back to visit in 2018 and when I walked in I felt like I traveled back in time. EVERYTHING was the same, except the owner. Andy had passed. When I was in LA for the big USC/UCLA game (yes I'm a trojan) I stopped by the Lost and Found and was completely heartbroken to see it was permanently closed. That bar was a classic and there will never be another one like it. Thank you Lost and Found for such great memories. read more

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Will D.

3 years ago

Sidney's the best, always a great time! Hand my birthday here and holy shit... No one has ever taken better care of me!

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Danny L.

4 years ago

Newly Opened "Lost and found" shoulda never been found again --- Rip off high high priced place..... $17 for house vodka with cheap tasting awful awful juice from a can and it's probably from the downtown LA wholesale market on Main Street, no pool tables no music box nada Mas ----This Bar should have stayed "LOST" ,, One Dead Star and Rating!!! Although ---I give the Female Bartender "5 Stars" read more

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Hello Danny, our well drinks are priced at 11$. I’m not sure if your…

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Janis K.

3 years ago

I have been here a couple of times in the last month and have to say that I absolutely love it!!! I have been in the neighborhood since the late 90's and find it so refreshing to go to a place that is like a combination of a neighborhood bar and a club! The people who work there are so nice and welcoming and you feel like you have a little bit of Hollywood in a casual bar where I THINK regulars will be hanging out soon enough. Here's to dressing up the west side and making it friendly at the same time! A little drink, socializing, dancing....I'm all about it! read more

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I can't believe I haven't given this place a review! Let's start off by saying this is a LOCALS dive bar with stiff drinks. Lost & Found is found a little plaza next to a Chase and across the street from Whole Foods. This is 100% a locals dive bar. The bartenders have been working here for years and have developed relationships w the regulars. This doesn't mean you won't be welcomed, but there probably won't be any room at the bar for you and the vibe might feel unwelcoming since everyone else knows each other. That being said, I love this place but I'm a local lol. Gail is the BEST BARTENDER!!! Wooo Gail!!! There are regulars birthdays displayed in the bar and it isn't uncommon for someone to order everyone pizza. If you put a sad or low vibe song on, sometimes gail will skip it. She's just tryna keep the vibe going. I love this bar. I love their whisky sours, I love the people, and I love Gail! #LOCALSONLY read more

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Noah J.

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6 years ago

I had a great night at Lost & Found. The funny thing about this bar, personally, was that I'd been visiting the neighborhood my whole life because my grandma lived a few blocks a way. I'd been to this shopping center for years, going to the Blockbuster (remember those!?) or waiting for the bus across the street to get to summer school at UCLA. I'd been by Lost & Found, unable to go in, for so long. Years later I'd moved to LA and had totally forgotten about Lost & Found (didn't take the bus anymore and Blockbuster was long gone), when a friend asked if I'd heard of it and wanted to go. So I went, worried that years of mystique would have set my expectations too high. But no, in the years since I'd gained an appreciation for dive bars with heavy pours, and Lost & Found was just that type of establishment. I loved every moment of it. I loved the other patrons, the awesome bartender, the dingy lights, the fresh watermelon juice with vodka drink. Everything about it was excellent. Five stars for being just as cool as I imagined it would be when I stared at it, unable to go in, all those years ago. read more

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Hole in the wall inside the middle of a shopping center. Drinks are cheap and so are the furnishings. Guests are interesting enough with just as interesting of a bartender. The options for decent whiskeys, vodka, gin, scotch...and hell all the liquor for that matter are very slim in choices. The beer selection is only bottled of uninspiring selections. The bathroom almost made me puke with the smell. The stall door is literally rotting away, barely hanging on by a thread of molded piss rotted wood. It's worth a challenge to come here but I won't be back read more

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More info about Lost & Found

11700 National Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Mar Vista
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(310) 397-7772
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Hours

What time does Lost & Found open?

Lost & Found opens at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Lost & Found close?

Lost & Found is closed on Monday and Tuesday.Lost & Found closes at 1:00 AM (Next day) on Wednesday and Thursday.Lost & Found closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.Lost & Found closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Sunday.

Mon-Tue ClosedWed-Thu 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)Fri-Sat 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sun 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Lost & Found take Bitcoin?

No, Lost & Found does not take Bitcoin.

Does Lost & Found take credit cards?

Yes, Lost & Found takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Lost & Found have a happy hour?

Yes, Lost & Found has a happy hour.

Does Lost & Found serve alcohol?

Yes, Lost & Found serves alcohol. Full Bar

Services

Is Lost & Found by appointment only?

No, Lost & Found is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does Lost & Found have TVs?

Yes, Lost & Found has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Lost & Found have bike parking?

Yes, Lost & Found has bike parking.

Does Lost & Found have outdoor seating?

No, Lost & Found does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Lost & Found have parking?

Yes, Lost & Found has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Lost & Found wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Lost & Found is wheelchair accessible.

Does Lost & Found allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Lost & Found allows outdoor smoking.

Does Lost & Found have free WiFi?

Yes, Lost & Found has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Now open wed- Saturday 6pm -2am extended happy hour all week! Lost & Found, gives you a bit of the old school charm mixed in with new school cocktails for every kind of person. Imagine relaxing in a place that is surrounded by cozy, hunter green leather booths on one side and on the opposite side is the original bar dating back as far back as 1973 with back-lit shelves lined up with a variety of bottles ready to prepare your favorite cocktail from scratch. When you look up to the ceiling, you’ll see Makers Mark bourbon bottle chandeliers casting an amber light and hanging below a stunning, barrel shaped ceiling that elevates 20 feet high. The original bar top ends with the opportunity to allow for more intimate conversations to take place with your favorite bartenders as they go to work on your signature cocktail. The open floor plan is designed to become whatever you need to have the evening take you on a journey, whether it be dancing the night away or an ideal area for large groups looking to plan their dream event. Music will always be a key part of the Lost and Found experience, with special guest DJ’s regularly appearing on weekends and the world at your fingertips.

History

Established in 1970.

“The historic Westside bar is back, ‘Lost and Found’ returns with a new identity while keeping its beloved 50-year authenticity” Lost & Found is a well-hidden gem, a true speakeasy tucked away in this now thriving West Lost Angeles neighborhood, so you have look very carefully to find us. Once you do, we have no doubts that you won’t be able to help yourself from feeling like you have found your secret getaway to keep close to your heart and away from the general public… Then again, you may be so excited that your first thought is “who is coming here with me next” to join you in taking part in a bit of Los Angeles history.

Meet the Business Owner: Raul S.

“The historic Westside bar is back, ‘Lost and Found’ returns with a new identity while keeping its beloved 50-year authenticity”

Ask the Community - Lost & Found

Want to have a retirement party on a Monday or Tuesday night. Can we take over the place? A small band? Your food or cater? Cost? Thx!!!!

Hello, we can def accommodate your event here. Please email raulsilos5@gmail.com for more information.

I’m inquiring about doing a party for high schoolers 20 and under once a month. Our kids want to become young promoters Is this something that we can discuss or you can accommodate?

For event inquiry please email raulsilos5@gmail.com

Is anything going on here for New Year's Eve?

Yes! We have live dj and party ! Mellow evening from 5-10 as we crank it up till 2 am

Is this place shut down?

It was and now opening again . Currently doing a soft opening Wednesday- Saturday 5 pm- 2 am

Are they really shutting this place down?

Yes

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Review Highlights - Lost & Found

“I was here for a get together last night, and haven't been to the bar in years.”

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10.4 mi

Excellent food and experience! The staff was super nice and we felt like it was a true hidden gem…read more They knew it was my friend's birthday so made a special effort to wish her a happy birthday and include a candle on top of one of the pastries. The food is really good and the tea choices are excellent. The mocktail was a nice add to help refresh ourselves on a hot day. Overall a nice place to celebrate any special occasion or gather with friends. The parking lot next to the hotel is super easy to park at. All day parking around $10, self park.

The DTLA Proper Hotel is beautifully designed by Kelly Wearstler, a former athletic faciliity…read more Although I've done several staycations here, tea at Dahlia remained on my bucket list of experiences, since it's only offered on weekends. I finally was able to check it off, thanks to a hotel offer with a dining credit. Dahlia is the gorgeous petite space behind the larger ground floor restaurant space now called Cabrillo (formerly Caldo Verde). Dahlia opened as a bespoke cocktail lounge, then began to offer tea. Now it's just tea. There are five 2-tops and two 4-top tables. All food and beverage venues at the Proper used to be under the auspices of famed chef Suzanne Goin and her business partner/sommelier Caroline Styne. They are no longer affiliated with the Proper, but many of their dishes/contributions remain. The last named vestige of them is on the tea menu, "Suzanne's Deviled-Egg Sandwich". The tea menu has several options: Classic, with a seasonal mocktail, or with different champagnes. I opted for the Classic experience, because the mocktail had mocha, not my fave. Server Lluvia was clearly a Dahlia veteran; she offered a tea-smelling of all the teas that interested me as well as crowd favourites. I ultimately chose one of these faves, Mad Hatter's Tea Party, which had passionfruit and vanilla. I declined milk/cream, but did get lemon. There were rock sugar sticks on the table. It seems the selection of tea sandwiches and sweet treats changes every so often, although the vanilla bean scone, dried currant scone, Devonshire cream and apricot orange jam seem like constants. The sandwich selection at my visit were: cucumber, crab/creme fraiche, beet hummus on pita, smoked salmon and Suzanne's deviled egg. All were delish, the beet, crab and deviled egg especially. The sweet treats were: orange fig butter cookie, spiced apple brown butter crumble, cranberry frangipane hand pie, chocolate mocha macaron, pumpkin madeleine, plus the 2 scones. All were excellent. There were no leftovers. A bit pricey, but a relaxing and lovely experience. The room was not crowded when I visited, adding to the calmness of my visit.

Desserts - strawberry red bean tart/cone, mandarin white jasmine jelly, taro sesame ball, pandan layer cake

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The Blind Rabbit

I've been wanting to come here forever after hearing so many great things and didn't realize how…read morehard it was to get reservations. Had reservations for a party of four (made via online) and was seated right away. Ambiance is dark and intimate but seating was enough to feel like you had room. Drinks were delicious and strong and service was great and quick. You are limited to eating and drinking within a certain time frame but it's not bad as the servers are on it. Drinks 10/10 and food 10/10. I'm still craving their burger, one of the best ones I have had, I can't even compare it to anywhere else. Bathrooms are located outside of the speakeasy.

Been wanting to try this place ever since it opened and finally got the chance to do so…read more Located at the packing district, expect to park hella far away or prepare to valet. Not sure if reservations are required, but this speakeasy is pretty tiny so I can't imagine it can accommodate walk ins. We had a reservation for 8pm on a Friday night. The door is very well hidden, I thought it'd be in a basement around the corner or something. The space is really small, so big groups are not advised. I had the niña fresa, a strawberries and creme type drink. Delicious! If you like sweet drinks, otherwise do not get it. I had the Saturn afterwards. Still a little sweet, but mostly sour. The server came by to say that we only had 25 min left, so we hurriedly ordered a last drink. But when he delivered it, it magically became 5 min! I chugged my drink and was ushered out the door. Overall it was pretty nice but I didn't enjoy having to rush at the very end.

Make My Millennium: Berry, Anise, Bold

It's Showtime: Umami, Rich, Floral

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Dead Man's Party: Tropical, Funky, Spiced

Death & Co - Los Angeles

Love this spot for drinks in Arts District! It has a dark and romantic ambiance. There's a wide…read moreselection of unique drinks and they have some food too. The bartenders were helpful with explaining the drinks and made some recommendations for us. They accept walk ins, but they usually come with a wait. Make a reservation to secure a spot!

Death & Co has built a reputation as one of the world's leading cocktail bars - with locations in…read moreNew York, Denver, Washington D.C. & Los Angeles. The establishment is known for its innovative & extensive craft cocktail menu as well as creating the Naked & Famous, Oaxaca Old-Fashioned, & The Conference. Having won numerous awards honoring its cocktail menu and talented mixologists - it's a must visit for cocktail enthusiasts. I had been to the New York location many years ago and the L.A. spot has been on my radar. I was excited when I had the opportunity to check it out for a private event featuring Adam Fournier - 2021 World Class U.S Bartender of the year. The gentleman at the front door was very friendly - greeting guests as they walked in. Upon entering, you proceed down the stairs. There are two bars - a larger section straight ahead and a smaller speak easy style lounge to the left. Our party was in the dimly lit lounge, which was quite charming. I was surprised to see the same floor tile that is in my bathroom at home because it has a unique pattern. Adam was mixing up two inventive tequila-based cocktails and one with scotch. The place was packed and watching Adam's skilled precision & grace under pressure was impressive. I tried the Rein Picante - an expertly crafted mixture of Casamigos Reposado, Sherry, Fresh Lime, Passion Fruit, Spices, & Tamarind. It was perfectly balanced, smooth, and delicious. During the event we enjoyed light bites from Death & Co's kitchen, which were also tasty. The magical evening ended with a toast of Don Julio 1942. Cuz that's how we roll. *Street parking or adjacent lots - price varies.

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The Green Room

We really enjoyed our Friday evening here! It's a beautiful bar/restaurant with quite the view of…read morethe surrounding area; the decor is open and upscale and it's great! The service was friendly and pleasant and prompt, and our food and wine were great. Absolutely will recommend and return!

As a lover of speakeasies and craft cocktails, The Green Room has been on my list for a while. What…read morebetter time to go than on my anniversary! Echoing what everyone else has been saying - the service is SO slow. It was about 45 minutes before we were able to order our second drink and our water glasses were empty. They have so many runners bringing the drinks out but only a few servers and, from the looks of it, one bartender (on a Saturday night - what?!). The server was saying he was trying to find a manager to help out but they were nowhere to be found. Clearly management is fine with these service times since they're still making $$$. The drinks were delicious, and I loved that there were heaters on the patio (though they did get very hot at times). Our server was so kind and brought us a celebratory drink. I do wish there were more explanations with the beverages, especially for the Paid Vacation as most people will not realize you're supposed to bite into the buzz button for the tingly sensation. I would come back, but need some time for my wallet to recover first, haha!

Parmesan Proscuitto Croquette

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TGR Patio

Mr. Wanderlust

3.9

(125 reviews)

9.9 mi

Gumbo Brothers made the night…read more... Stumbled into this portion of level 8, after the vibes were mild near the carousel rooftop bar. Good size crowd, but it was easy enough to get a drink from the bar. Vibes were good and got better when the Gumbo Brothers came on. They are a cover band, but specific to hip hop and RnB, and they killed it. Jay on the sax was amazing, and Apollo on the mic was perfect. We will be back on Friday or Saturday, since I believe that's when the Gumbo Brothers are there.

5* Ambiance 5* Service…read more5* Coctails Level 8 really has done a fantastic job creating a jazz/entertainment bar with great service, drinks, and unpretentious service. The guests, come and go and at each moment, in any corner, be ready to be surprised and entertained by a live DJ, acrobat, burlesque performer, pianist and singer. What a show! Veronica at the bar was fantastic and made us drinks just to our order. Supper knowledgable, helpful and kind. Definitely, this place is a great hangout after a meal... be prepared to be be dazzled and entertained.

Tower of sliders, fries, sushi and truffle pizza - yummm

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The Speakeasy

I came to this magical little place with my girl friends to celebrate a birthday. Only the three of…read moreus but we wanted a drink to end the night with a vibe. Boy did we win the jackpot! We came in around 6:30. They had just opened but the atmosphere was ready! Dark and moody with candles on the table, it was the perfect spot to grab a drink and catch up. Jeremy was our bartender and he was fantastic. Super chill and friendly and made us some amazing drinks based on a few preferences. Our "bartenders choice" drinks were amazing, so much so that our "drink to end the night" turned into two drinks and some appetizers. We ordered taquitos and mozzarella sticks. Overall all three of us ladies loved this place! We definitely plan to be back! Let Jeremy make you a drink - you won't regret it. He makes them custom for you and he definitely knows what he is doing. *they do ask for a password which you can request on their website... but I would do that 24-48 hours before you plan to visit. We didn't have that days password and simply asked the front door.

The Speakeasy is a hidden cocktail bar located in Old Town Pasadena. To get here, look for the "New…read moreYork Deli" sign and you'll likely see a person standing out front. You will need to reach out to the bar via email to get the password, but you can also get a hint from the person at the front. We got our hint and successfully guessed it, gaining entry. The interior has dark lounge lighting with tables throughout. I got the gotham standard manhattan ($16) which was strong and spirit forward. We came right when they opened so it was very empty, but the bartender mentioned it gets really packed and lively on weekends. If I came back and was able to guess the password I'd stop by when it's more energetic for a different vibe.

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The Rendition Room

The food was excellent the best spaghetti and meatballs I've ever had the mushroom risotto was very…read morecreamy and if you like mushrooms it's the way to go. The Ambiance was very authentic quite enough to have a conversation. Scott are barkeep was very attentive funny awesome to talk with. he made one hell of a drink. Scott's Service was excellent and there was great crafted alcohol.

The Place- Very cool 1920 speakeasy…read more The Service was great! The Food- Garlic knots were very good and recommended. BBQ chicken pizza was very good and recommended. Chicken Marsala was okay but I would get something else next time. The Drinks- Tiki on Tunjuga- Good Seven Seas- Good Parking- They have a valet parking lot next door or you may be able to find street parking like I did.

Doctor's Orders (L) & New Old Fashioned (R) $18/cocktail

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The Room 1

The Lucky Tiki

4.6

(216 reviews)

5.8 mi

This is one of my favorite speakeasies and tiki bars. They really went all-in with the decor -- I…read moresort of felt like I was at a bar in Disneyland. We ordered a few drinks and all of them were spectacular. Our favorite was the Elvis, which came out on a crazy platform with an Elvis head on it. The fun part about this place is that they light things on fire when they serve it to you. Surprisingly, the Chinese food sampler was also really good and we loved that we could also order chili fries from Tail O Pup to our table. Really fun place to come for some birthday drinks or a date. My tip is to come early, like at 5-6pm when they first open before it gets too loud and busy. I'd also highly recommend making a reservation on Resy.

Unfortunately this review is based on not having had their drinks because we were turned away at…read morethe door. Hours said they closed at midnight, but upon arrival at 11pm, the host very rudely told us "we're closed. Good night" I understand closing early, but a simple "I'm so sorry we're closed for the evening, please come back another time" was all that needed to be said. But he made us and other guests feel like we were trespassing. Will maybe try again in the future and update the review, but this is solely based on our experience trying to grab a drink!

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Manuela

A few weeks ago, I tried a sample of a Venison burger at Sprouts and it was pretty amazing. I felt…read morethat I needed to try this here as well. My friend just flew in for a day because his relative had forgot her passport and needed to travel to Korea, so we stopped here. He missed a few meetings, a vet appointment and other things, but also saved the day, otherwise his relative wouldn't have been able to make it to Korea. While here, they ordered a salad with cherries and pecans that was pretty amazing. I think that may have been one of the better salads I've eaten. In addition to that, a cucumber burrata salad was ordered, and that was made well too. When my venison burger arrived, I took a few bites and it had the exact flavor I was hoping for and I thought the burger was done extremely well. My friend also ordered a pork chop, and it was an amazing cut, cooked perfectly, tender, juicy and everything you could ever want in a bone in pork chop. They also cut the entire piece for you and scraped every last bit off of the bone too. The service is really attentive. They come by your table a lot to ensure you have everything you need. The ambiance is a bit dim in lighting which sets a nice mood. And the place just happens to be dog friendly too. Sorry for the lack of photos, but I didn't wanna intrude on everyone else's meals. However, if you come here, definitely try the salad with cherries and the venison burger or the pork chop!

Amazing apple butter 10/10 easy must get The dip was okay,…read morenot a big fan but it is a bigger portion. Great for pics The pop Benedict was good but not super filling, the eggs well seasoned and good sauce Bacon super bomb, if you like sweet Canadian bacon. Not a fan of the grits Tartar 10/10 easy really good dish to get to share Chile was okay nothing else besides sauce and chips 4/10 Ribeye steak very small like 6 oz steak for $58 it's great but not for the size and quality Great service, really fast and their mixed drinks were bomb too. I liked the melon one 9/10 Overnight oats is good too but on the higher end, 7/10 nothing crazy but still good If I go back the butter, burger and pop Benedict would be the move or bacon

Now offering Wine & Beer for takeaway and delivery. Visit our website for more details. manuela-la.com

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Black Beans Chilaquiles, Crema, Fried Egg, Radish, Cilantro, Queso FrescoChilaquiles

Fixins Soul Kitchen

it was a good experience. there were 5 of us and we ordered the…read morefried green tomatoes, the fried deviled eggs, oxtails, smothered pork chops, and shrimp and grits. It was all good and plenty for the 5 of us. really colorful inside too. The adult Kool-aid Drink was really sweet so beware!

The food was delicious, the staff were so nice, and the vibes were great!…read moreThe place was packed but we didn't have to wait long. I ordered: - fried chicken: the best fried chicken I've had in a long time! So crispy, juicy and packed with flavor. - biscuit: delicious! Buttery and flakey. Not dry at all. The butter it comes with was so good! - Yams: so much flavor! - Mac and cheese: creamy and cheesy. Not watery at all. Perfect texture and flavor. - cobbler: so much flavor! Nice and warm. I wish there was more crust but other than that it was perfect. This was the best way to end the meal! I would definitely come back when in the area.

Fun interior and on Friday they had a great DJ

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Side salad

Sonmari

Locally owned & operated

Wheelchair accessible

Parking is ehhh…read more Service 5/5 We made reservations for 2 for 3:30. We got there early around 2:30 and they sat us which was amazing. I would come back for several items * the red snapper & yellow tail nigiri * The A5 Wagyu * the crispy rice (I like the portion size) * maguro monaka * tuna taku My partner liked * the seared salmon * chili yellow tail. The place is cute very traditional. I recommend it you're in the area. Definitely worth the stop.

The vibes are there, indoor is more intimate and the porch you can enjoy the fresh air. The table…read moresetting is really aesthetic. I was trynna order the hikari don but they said it might be too much for a single person so I got 4 hand rolls and the chawanmushi instead which is a good amount to not feel gluttonous. Service was quick with the water refills and food came out pretty fast The chili yellow tail and the seared salmon were the best tasting of the hand rolls. There's no parking bc it's on sunset, but would return if in the area

Chili Yellow tail Seared salmon CUT Bluefin tuna

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Clam chowder

Dunsmoor

Have come a few times to Dunsmoor (once as a walk in, once with reservations) and have had a…read morepleasant experience both times. Note: I think it is more difficult to do walk ins now, so be prepared to fight for a reservation online instead WHAT WE'VE ORDERED IN THE PAST (* denotes personal favorite/would order again) APPETIZERS - Baby Albacore: nice bright dish to start the night! I really enjoyed the fried shallots on top. - *Cornbread: a must get! The chile helps cut the richness of the dish so it's not so one dimensional. Butter and honey -- what more can you ask for? - *Cherokee Tomato Caesar: I was surprised by this dish. Four tomatoes used are so delicious and meaty and the dressing coats it perfectly. The little anchovy in the center of the tomato adds to the savoriness of the dish. It's so simple, yet delicious. - *Carolina Gold Rice: a table favorite!! The seafood was abundant and everyone enjoyed each bite. The rice was al dente and not mushy at all, but helped meld all the flavors together. Everyone agreed we would reorder. MAIN - *Beef Ribeye: delicious. It's good to share because of the richness of the ribeye plus the bone marrow. I personally could not eat the whole ribeye by myself. Medium rare is the way to go. - *Mushroom Crusted Pork Chop: cooked well and was delicious! Not dry whatsoever. The crust on the pork chop was great. SIDES - *Dressed Lettuce: their salad which is a necessity to have vegetables at the table. The dressing is citrusy and bright, which helps cut the richness of the food. DESSERT - *Sticky Date Pudding: this does take some time to make since it's in a skillet. But when it comes out, it's so decadent with the ice cream. I tell myself that I'm healthy eating it since it's made with dates. - Chocolate Cake: dense, rich, dark chocolate, not too sweet. I love dark chocolate so I was a fan of this cake. We even got it to go and it still tasted good a few days after the meal. It's pretty dense for a cake and I really only need a few bites -- so its a nice way to end the meal. If 2-3 people: recommend 2-3 app/sides + 1 main protein If 4-5 people: 3-5 app/sides + 1 main protein I think it's a great celebratory meal. Everyone that I've come with has stated they would go come back -- especially since the menu does change seasonally. PARKING: street parking; there is usually some around the corner and down the block; no more than 5 minutes walking

Wanted to try this place because of all the good reviews. It was OK. Ate there on Saturday night…read moreafter securing a reservation. Something happened and when we arrived there was a mix up with the reservation so we ended up sitting in the bar for about 45 minutes. This place is extremely casual, think shorts, t shirts, and flip flops and you won't be out of place. Servers and bartenders all have the eagle rock/highland park grunge vibe. I went there with my wife and 2 teenage daughters. We started with the cornbread. I thought it was good (4/5) but with the amount of butter and honey anything would have been good. Wife didn't care for it, thought the buttermilk made it too sour. Just know that it's tiny. For the four of us, each had one bite. The menu for mains is pretty limited. Steak, swordfish, or porkchop. We ended up going with the steak, 2 swordfish, and then added the brown eyed peas, mashed potatoes, and then wanted to start off with the pork chile (which is really chile verde). The chile verde was the star of the night. If I ever went back, this is what I would order. Maybe it's because all the chef's are hispanic, but it was really good. They serve it with homemade tortillas and it was excellent. The steak is a large 2 pound bone in rib eye. I ordered it medium rare. It was more on the rare side, which i don't have a problem with, but the steak was a little tough. Not super tough but for $150 I definitely expected a little more "melt in your mouth" rather that fighting some pieces. Bone marrow was a nice touch. probably a 3/5. The fish was well cooked, not dry but the flavor was not amazing either. Hard to explain but the sauce was a little too sour. I like lemon on my fish but the sour almost made me think the fish was past it's prime. It wasn't, but the sauce didn't really highlight the fish. I shouldn't have ordered two and would skip this one next time. My least favorite and a 2/5 The sides were good. Mashed potatoes with garlic and butter, nothing special but good. Brown eyed peas were really just white beans. They were good, but not steal the show good. About a 3/5 For dessert we split the chocolate cake which was more like a muffin with a hazelnut whipped cream. Don't think of chocolate cake, think of it rather as a small piece of chocolate flavored loaf with no frosting or chocolate pieces. I liked it because I like things that are not very sweet but I was the only one that cared for it. Overall portions are fairly small. Between me, my wife, and two teenagers we ate everything. Total bill with tip was about $510. Pretty crazy when you think about it. Would I go back? Probably not but the ambiance was nice with the grill and real candles.

Another view from my seat at the chef's counter

Dressed Lettuces: herbs, vinaigrette | $13

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Cornbread inside

Beethoven Market

Came in with no expectations, but was pleasantly surprised by our experience here! Came with a…read moreparty of 5 people and ordered the following: DISHES (* denotes favorite/would order again) - *Mezzi Rigatoni Carbonara: not your average carbonara, but was delicious nonetheless. The rigatoni was cooked perfectly al dente - *Duck Pappardelle: a table favorite! The duck was plentiful and was enjoyed by all. The pappardelle was a little too soft for some people at the table, but I personally enjoy a wide, flat noodle. - Linguine al Limone: lemony and bright. I only wish there was a protein (like seafood?) with this to help enhance the flavor - Margherita pizza: Classic and delicious. The crust was delicious on this slice. - *Mushroom pizza: Toppings were generous and we all liked the mushrooms. Our crust in particular was a little on the burnt side, but we just picked off the areas that were more blackened. - *Green Beans: served chilled which provided a nice brightness to our dishes - Grilled Broccolini: good bite and also helped break up the meal Overall the dishes were easy to be shared and we left pretty full. Prices are also pretty reasonable for the amount of food that we got. PARKING Street parking only, but it wasn't too difficult to find parking on the street.

A solid 3.5. Came…read morehere for lunch on a Friday. Cute but food was underwhelming as you'd maybe imagine for the location... Focaccia w whipped ricotta and honey was so good! We had a gem Caesar salad (just ok, boring), the carbonara (just ok, pancetta? was chewy) and the bolognese (just ok, under seasoned). It was just ok! Service was weird but we also came right when shifts were changing cuz we saw our waitress walking down the street at one point. There she goes! Sat outside, such a cute area but as soon as you get your food here come the flies! Also, people talking loudly even tho it was not busy - inside would have been better, less busy, super open and so much seating. Saw 2 girls there who got ALL the breakfast foods and this is where I realized we went wrong. If you come here for lunch, I'd recommend the breakfast food - it looked FANTASTIC! Or maybe a pizza. The dinner food also looks better than the lunch food from the pics I see here on yelp!

12/12/25. IG: @jasfoodchronicles

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Strawberry sundae

Checker Hall

This spot is so cute for dinner with the girls or a cute little date! I went with 2 other friends…read moreand we left so satisfied with all the food we had. Our server Kieran was very helpful with explaining the different items on the menu. We ordered the whipped feta, halloumi fattoush, chicken skewers and sticky sweet potato! I would drive over an hour for the whipped feta alone, sooo good!

hummus ($15) - basic dip but so delicious! I wasnt that…read morehungry until i started eating it - almost wanted to lick the whole entire plate - i love how it's not just a plain hummus dip but it's got tahini, crispy chickpeas, and green zhoug; the combo is heavenly; well blended, smooth, not diluted, no impurities - the complementary pita bread was surprisingly amazing too; fluffy, fresh, and warm rating: 4.5/5 - only tried one thing but the one thing i tried was so bussin i have nothing to nitpick about - it's got live music and jazz on a weekday, which is so rare for la! Love the vibe and it doesn't feel like a weekday at all - i recalled they got some balcony seats too; perfect for dates - im a fan and would recommend to those who happen to be in the area - standard service nothing to note IG: @nom.noms.only