Had a great time!…read more From the greeter at the door to the bartender, we had an awesome time. Didn't get any food - we were stuffed - but the food sounded inviting. Nice atmosphere for talking and enjoying drinks.

I'm new to Whittier and still getting a feel for the area, and wow... I'm so glad my friends put me…read moreon to The Vandalist. This place instantly became one of my favorites after just one visit. From the moment you walk in, the whole vibe hits you--the moody, neon-lit ambiance sets the tone perfectly. It feels elevated, a little edgy, and honestly just the kind of spot you want to spend your night at. The music is curated so well. Not too loud, not too mellow--just the right balance where you can vibe, have a conversation, and still feel the energy of the room. You can tell they actually care about the experience, not just throwing a playlist together. Now let's talk about the drinks... because that's really where they shine. Every cocktail feels intentional and crafted with care. You can taste the quality immediately--nothing watered down, nothing basic. They have a really cool mix of classic cocktails and modern twists, and even the familiar drinks feel elevated. It's the kind of place where you want to try something new every round because you trust the bartenders know exactly what they're doing. Service was on point too. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. They took the time to explain drinks and made great recommendations, which made the whole experience even better. I came in not knowing what to expect, and left already planning my next visit. If you're in Uptown Whittier and looking for a spot with great energy, amazing cocktails, and a full vibe--The Vandalist is it. Thank me later

Great service and friendly staff especially our server, Lucy . Had a skinny margarita and an…read moreabuela's coffee cocktail both were so good. My main dish was the lava burger which was juicy and really good. Recommend this place!

I recently hosted my baby shower at Rokka Whiskey Bar and Grill, and I truly cannot say enough…read moregreat things about our experience! From the moment we arrived, everything was absolutely perfect. The ambiance was warm, stylish, and welcoming -- the kind of atmosphere that feels both upscale and comfortable at the same time. It created the perfect backdrop for such a special celebration with family and friends. Every detail added to the joy of the day. The food was phenomenal. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. Our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was! You can tell the kitchen takes pride in quality and consistency. What truly made the experience exceptional, though, was the service. The staff was attentive, kind, and incredibly organized. They made sure everything flowed smoothly so I could relax and enjoy every moment. A very special thank you to the general manager, Hugo Cano. Hugo went above and beyond to ensure my baby shower was flawless. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care made all the difference. It's rare to find leadership so dedicated to creating memorable experiences for guests. If you're looking for a venue with amazing food, outstanding service, and a beautiful atmosphere for your next celebration, I highly recommend Rokka Whiskey Bar and Grill. They helped make one of the most important days of my life truly unforgettable. I will be forever thankful.

Tried the corn ribs at Parlor Bar and omg!…read more Perfectly roasted with that crispy outside and juicy bite, then topped with just the right amount of seasoning, cheese, and a little kick from the jalapeno peppers. Every bite had so much flavor--smoky, savory, and slightly spicy in the best! Definitely a must try!

Tequila is half off on Tuesday !! Oliver is a the shit, one…read moreof a kind. he makes the best drinks and is easy to talk to

Service is amazing. Kayla is very attentive to her customers and provides great customer service…read more Ambiance is also great!

If I could give this place no stars I would. Bartender, scratch that "no liquor", beer tender had…read morethe nastiest attitude. No quarters for pool, had to go next door. 0/10 don't recommend this spot. Restrooms super dirty.

This establishment was quite interesting. There's a diner in section at the front towards the…read morestreet and in the rear has a bar with two booths. This is a lounge, where you can linger and drink, but it looks more like a small restaurant to be. The bartender was quite friendly. We ordered the nachos, Margherita pizza and shrimp tacos. The bartender told us we were going to be full for days. The nachos was delicious. It uses a different type of cheese that was not the conventional yellow cheese, pepper jack. Because of this, i wanted to try it. It was something new and was shareable in size. It is a good choice with a group. The shrimp tacos were also good. Based on the previous reviews here, it is a must try as the flavor was impressive. The pizza was fair. It didn't blow me away and is above your regular fast food take out pizza. It is pretty decent in size to take room in your gut with the alcohol, but don't expect it to blow you away with flavors. Overall, nice hang out spot, great staff, and food pretty good if you're going to share. Give this spot a shot.

We were near by looking for a spot to eat and watch the Lakers game. My lady saw this spot while…read moredriving on Greenleaf which is the main street on downtown Whittier. Plenty self parking in the back, btw sneaky hidden the location. We walked and the bartender told us to take seat. The spot was small but very quiet one other couple they watching the game and drinking. They do have food limited, but had sliders and pizza with 2 sangrias which awesome. The food good, but best it was chill they play music while the game is on no sound, it was refreshing because we were able to awesome conversations with each other while eating and watching the game. Restrooms were. Lean but tiny again I am 6'2 it work for her she is 5'2. Later some regulars came in and that homie feeling definitely must stop and we are making plans to come again.

We came here last Sunday just for a couple of drinks on a warm Sunday. I ordered a Chardonnay my…read morefriend ordered a IPA beer. Both of them are really good. Definitely a comeback places this place is really chill.

Hard to do an accurate review at this time, as our experience was fairly limited on this visit…read more Stopped in after dinner on a Friday night and we were looking for a nice, quiet wine bar to finish off the evening. Loud, and crowded, but in a good way. It just wasn't the vibe we were looking for with my 91-year-old mother-in-law, so we looked around and then left. Here are my observations: * Seems to be more beer focused than wine. Large list of beers on tap, with about 10-15 bottles of wine in a dispensing machine. * The crowd was younger, with some scattered patrons closer to our age. * Very lively atmosphere, but not sure they have table service (seemed like everyone lined up at the bar to order drinks). * An entire wall of beers and wines available for purchase to go. * The restrooms were clean. * There's primarily on street parking, with lots nearby, but not sure they were public parking or private (no signage). Felt like this could be a fun place to hang out, so we'll definitely visit again and partake of their liquid refreshments.

This is a nice, elegant spot located in Uptown Whittier, kind of unexpected for the area. Street…read moreparking is available and wasn't hard to find, probably because we came during off-hours after lunch. We were greeted right away and given the option to sit inside or outdoors. Of course, we chose the patio since it was such a beautiful day, and the view of the water fountain made it even better. The sound of the water created a very relaxing and refreshing atmosphere. Our server was pleasant and friendly. She could have been a bit more attentive, as she didn't check on us much, but overall the service was still good. The food was delicious. I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for good Italian food. I loved the sauce on the chicken piccata, and the pesto sauce on the pasta with shrimp, scallops, and mushrooms was excellent. Yum. The salad was good, but nothing too special, it felt like it was missing something. I noticed none of the salads included beets, and I personally love beets on a salad. The goat cheese and pine nuts were a great addition, but I think beets would have made it even better. Overall, the food, ambiance, and service were solid. It's on the pricier side, but I would come back.

Ok first...from the hostess to the water servers (which we saw more often than our order taker and…read morealot cuz our food took FOREVER) to the extra hostess guy to the order taker...all very nice and courteous but OMGGGGGG we knew it was Mother's day and all but they had 1, I repeat, 1! Server/order taker for more than 10 tables, some tables had 10 people seated! I call the gentleman an order taker because he never really returned to check on us until the end qhen he dropped the check....and how could he if he was the only one? And when I passed the kitchen on way to the bathroom, only 1 lady and a guy preparing food with what seemed like 15 order tickets! We got there at 5pm and left practically at 730! We saw a couple leave angry that the manager, if there was management, didn't come out to address their 45minute wait issue (not sure if they had a reservation, buy they were upset!) And the party next to said it usually only takes 40minutes for food to come out..that this time, it took an hr and a half! Just like us!! At one point, the hostess guy came up to us and asked if we'd like to see the dessert menu...we started laughing because we hadn't even gotten our meals! Confused, do they serve dessert before meals here? Lol Anyway regarding the food: Water was excellent! The starting bread was interesting...they serve it with oilve oil and garlic and a bit of basil...ate all the bread cuz the food took FOREVER! The Bruschetta...horrible! Dry, tasted old..never had cheese toasted on first then bruschetta topped with flavorless chopped tomatoes...the calamari was ok but the dipping sauce was too spicy...then we waited and waited...the pastas were good, over sauced but tasty...but by then we were so hungry so I guess delicious...very nice people, pretty patio but seriously lacking in service like they have high end restaurant dreams but missing key components like more than 1 server and efficiency in the kitchen...sad experience...would not return or recommend

I have been here several times for drinks and this is the first time I try the food. I ordered the…read moresliders with fries and it was delicious. I can't wait to come by and order wings. The service was fast for both food and drinks. Everyone was super attentive and paid attention to our drinks.

Found this place through TikTok Instagram feeds, looked exciting so wanted to check this place out…read moreon a Sunday. This place opened up precisely at 4pm. Had a good vibe to it, you can see a painting of Prince and Selena which was pretty cool. We seated ourselves for a party of 2. There was an NFL game that starts at 5:15pm between the Niners and Bears. In the mean time, we ordered through the happy hour menu. Ordered Carne Asada Nachos, beer and cocktails. Received our drinks first, all tasted fresh. Received our Nachos which was exceptionally delicious. One of the best I had tasted This place turns into a dance floor after 8pmsh. Pretty cool place, they played 80s and 90s hip hop and freestyle music! It was a good vibe and feel. The restaurant is clean and their rules for entry is firm. No gang bang attire or thughish attitude. I find this very important to have a good time. Great place to chill and vibe. This is a Latin type of party vibe that brings you back to the 80s and 90s. Big Kudos to Samantha for taking care of us. We pointed out an issue of pricing for a bloody mary drink. It stated $12 but got charged for $13.50. She corrected our bill. We were good to go! I recommend this location. There are similar bars like this in Lakewood, fullerton, Costa Mesa, etc.. this is probably the best place to have that Latin Environment with beautiful people. The city of Whittier!

Beer selection is awesome. They had a rice lager, wine cocktail, and I end up going with an orange…read morewheat beer that was lovely after a hike. $3.75 shrimp tacos can't beat that. I especially enjoy the ambiance and painted walls. TV's playing sports or western movies.

This place has changed since I was last there. It needs a good cleaning. Nothing to special but…read moreif you have nothing else to do and want to blow your inheritance, come here. 6-7, 6-7, 6-7.

We came by to redeem the offer from the SGV Passport. They are located inside BLVD Market. The…read moreoffer was for a BOGO on the Mexican Lager or any Margarita. You can walk up to bar to order and it wasn't too busy on a Sunday. The bartender was friendly and explained which Margaritas were offered. We ended up getting the Mexican Lager and a Hibiscus Margarita. The drinks were ready in a matter of minutes. We found seats inside to enjoy them and watch some TV. The Mexican Lager was solid. The star was that Hibiscus Margarita. The drink is as refreshing as it looks. I'd recommend it and come back again to try another one! Thanks, Alchemy Craft! ( ^_^)b

Cozy little bar inside the new Whittier BLVD MRKT. The service is very friendly and the selection…read moreof beer and wine is quite large considering how compact this place is. They have indoor seating but you can take your beverage outside in their patio area. There's also plenty of food options close by in case you get hungry. All in all, I would come back to try some more of their craft brews!