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    Trang N.

    We came here upon invitation on New Year's Eve masked night with a small group of friends and had a great time. The entrance is discreet/mysterious as we did not see the name of the establishment in the front but just noticed a few people waiting in line (it is next to the liquor store). Parking was easy to find in a nearby structure on a side street. The gentlemen who greeted us were both pleasant. The space is rather small but offered a chic ambiance and intimate event which was perfect for the night. The European flavor could be felt in the atmosphere and decor. Loved the style of the dining tables behind the green curtains. We enjoyed the cocktails served at the bar area and are looking forward to coming back to try the food next time. This was a great find!

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    Shannon N.

    First impressions: Dim(ly-lit). Intimate. Expensive. Puzzle evokes a feeling of exclusivity, even though they are (now) open to the public. The door is unmarked, which leads to an air of mystery. Staff was very accommodating from the doorman/manager, bartender and server. There was only one other party at the time in this smaller space, but I could see the setup for a larger party across the way while being tucked away in one of their private, green velvet alcoves. There is a small bar, but it's standing room only just for drinks. The menu is small, but there is something for everyone. You have choices from their starters (alongside caviar), to their main dishes that include steak, seafood and pasta. There is a Chef's Salad on offer if you're not in the mood for something heavier. Amuse bouche was something I've never had before-nor will I ever have again-but I'm glad I gave it a try (sea bream with caviar in ponzu sauce). Filet mignon was fantastic; I asked for it to be prepared a certain way and to be honest, it's so dark that I couldn't tell if this was to my specifications but what I had was delicious. Alongside this were carrots and mashed potatoes, and my only complaint is I wish the portion size of these sides were a little more generous since they measured up taste-wise with the steak. Finally, dessert was the chocolate dome with passion fruit; the flavors co-existed beautifully, and the presentation was also on point. So glad I was able to try Puzzle, and I look forward to returning due to the top-notch service, food, and atmosphere. I cannot wait to see what they come up with next...

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    Katie S.

    Great intimate scene with amazing live music! Would be such a great spot for a private event! Come chill and have caviar and boogie.

    Serge B.

    I discovered this magical place on Sunset, a restaurant where the food exceeds all my expectations and a speakeasy nightclub with breathtaking decor. I highly recommend it!

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    5 months ago

    Good vibes, good old fashioned and also a lot of tributes to France in the decoration. Always a good night here.

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    1 year ago

    Sexy moody romantic bar; perfect for date night our night out with the girls. Very intimate venue with great live band!

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    Great service (loved Yama), such a good vibe. Live entertainment and cozy nooks for secret meetings and espionage. Great drinks as well!

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    2 years ago

    Great spot. Def get valet. Food and environment are incredible! Music and vibe was alluring as well! Must visit!

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    The food was amazing, with a great service, smiling server and an ambiance very cool and cosy

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    Loved it -- great food, people, and music. Feels like you are in Paris or somewhere fancy in Europe. I definitely recommend this pace.

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    Melrose Umbrella - Grilled chicken sandwich & sweet potato fries.

    Melrose Umbrella

    4.2(704 reviews)
    2.0 miFairfax
    $$

    Pulled up for happy hour after work yesterday. Found this spot on Yelp. Found a parking spot around…read morethe corner in the residential neighborhood. The restaurant is beautiful and reminds me of being in Mexico. A Spanish theme and style. A lot of seating and it's also spacious with an outdoor patio that is open to the customers and also widely used for many event. Everything was clean from what I noticed. The music volume was tolerable as well as the selection of choice. Felt like I was on vacation for a min. A great spot to have drinks. A great to spot to meet up or even come for a date. The Melrose Mule was cool. Very refreshing like the bartender mentioned. It was different than the usual mules I get. And the Improved Whiskey was like having an Old Fashion and Whiskey Sour together. It did not disappoint. I also had an attentive bartender who had a good attitude. Didn't take long for him to make my drinks nor put in an order for a smash burger. The smash burger was acceptable. It was good, however, I was expecting something a little bit bigger in size. I like the presentation with it being wrapped in foil. It was cooked perfectly, it was hot and flavorful. No complaints other than the size. I wouldn't mind pulling back up for another happy hour when I'm back in the area. They have some more drinks I would love to try.

    I've always had an amazing time here but last night our waiter was so pretentious and rude…read more He had a terrible attitude all night and you can tell he was not in a good mood. Though it's okay to have off days, it is not okay to be annoyed at customers. I promise you we were not difficult at all and placed easy orders. It was only two of us. A bit disappointed in last nights experience as this was my go to place around home

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    Melrose Umbrella - Fish & chips.

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    Melrose Umbrella - My favorite rosé and the beautiful ambiance.

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    My favorite rosé and the beautiful ambiance.

    Her Little Bar - Cool bar top!

    Her Little Bar

    4.3(37 reviews)
    3.2 miMid-Wilshire

    Her Little Bar is a great spot and the vibe is significantly improved under the new ownership. It's…read morealready attracting a fun and friendly mixed crowd of locals as well as people from across the city looking for an agro-free good time. The bar staff know what they are doing and they are welcoming, chatty and chill. It feels like they actually want you there! My wife and I already love to swing by for a couple of post dinner drinks but we'll be back for some game day fun too - they have a bunch of screens. They don't do food BUT the couple who now own Her Little Bar also own a bunch of the restaurants nearby (Her Thai, Met Him At A Bar, and the recently opened The Night We Met). There are other great options too and whatever you go for, you can eat it in the bar. There's a good selection of drinks and the cocktails are solid. We already have a solid pub/microbrewery but this is a great bar with a different vibe. A bar has been in this location for years but we really love this new incarnation. The corridor between Wilshire Blvd and W 9th is becoming a great pocket for food and drink with good people looking for BS free good times and the Her Little Bar crowd, staff and management are a great example that. A welcome addition to the neighborhood.

    I came here with friends on a quiet Wednesday night. There are a lot of good choices for bars in…read morethe area but I am so happy we came here. They had a good selection of beers and my friends got their cocktails done perfectly. There was maybe one to two other people in this bar when we walked in. We had a booth all to ourselves. A good night at a solid bar in the neighborhood. I was a local, I'd be here more often.

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    Her Little Bar - The iconic mermaid and my beer

    The iconic mermaid and my beer

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    Her Little Bar - Her Little bar Bartender Vinny was great host and he was attentive and great service. This place is an amazing dive bar.

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    Her Little bar Bartender Vinny was great host and he was attentive and great service. This place is an amazing dive bar.

    Cold Shoulder Bar - Interior with upside down decor

    Cold Shoulder Bar

    4.0(58 reviews)
    2.0 miBeverly Grove

    The cutest hole in the wall bar that I have found. Stumbled upon it by accident and fell in love…read morewith the ambiance. It's dark but has warm lighting and really cool decor such as upside down stools and fireplaces on the ceiling. My bartenders Matt & Kelsey were super friendly & made some fire drinks. The menus are aesthetic to look at because drinks are categorized by type of liquor, each drink described in detail and each description is accompanied by a picture of what the drink is supposed to look like. However, there is no food menu just alcoholic drinks. I found parking across the street where the CVS & WholeFoods are located. I didn't have any issues, but I only parked there for about 2 hours. Right before I left, the bartenders helped me discover a secret entrance to the bar next door. When you walk in you'll notice a bookshelf, if you slide that bookshelf to the right, you'll open the entrance to the bar next door. Pretty cool! Will definitely come back again.

    Vibe: So cute!!! The decorations are upside down. If I ever…read moreneed to bring friends from out of town somewhere, I would bring them to this place. It's unique and the vibes are chill. it's also not too loud so ya'll can talk. Could be a good spot for a date. Drink: They have a lot of creative and unique drinks on the menu, so it makes me more inclined to come through to try all the different drinks. I happened to visit during the work week, so I couldn't get too crazy. lolol Mr. Roake: 5/5 There's aloe in it!

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    Cold Shoulder Bar - Upside down bar!

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    Cold Shoulder Bar - Upside down bookcase entrance from next door's Blue Collar bar.

    Upside down bookcase entrance from next door's Blue Collar bar.

    Cold Shoulder Bar - This has rosemary, gin & tasted like christmas

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    This has rosemary, gin & tasted like christmas

    The Aviator - PAPER PLANE
Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, & lemon. Smooth takeoff.

    The Aviator

    4.3(52 reviews)
    2.0 miFairfax

    No food I just stopped by for a drink. The sign outside caught my attention the unique design and…read morelayout on the inside is what drew me in. It's spacious and clean. One of the dopest bars I've seen thus far. Gives you that airport feel. From being in one of the airline's lounges to having a seat while sipping on your flight. The bartender was real cool. A group of 4 others inside and he was attentive to us all. He actually looked bored like he was hoping to get some action lol. I enjoyed my Old Fashioned. It was just right. And so was the flight lol. I came during happy hour but I would love to come back during the evening or late hours to see what the experience is also like.

    "Please fasten your seat belts and place your trays in the upright position as we prepare to land."…read more Yep, The Aviator is the closest thing you will get to being on an airplane! The place is so cool and oh, so fun! The Aviator is a magnificently decorated and themed airplane bar which has a first class and coach section seats that are exactly like being on a real airplane along with seat belts, trays and movable arm chairs and a Flight Attendant bell to request service! Food: we were treated to fries which were delicious! The Aviator offers a nice appetizer menu along with specialty drinks themed to the bar. We ordered Aperol Spritzes and they were delicious and refreshing! All reasonably priced too, yay! They have "cart" service too which added to the airplane themed experience! Service: Splendid! The Bartender and Flight Attendant were attentive and friendly! My friend and I had a blast of fun and plan to visit again soon! If you haven't been to The Aviator yet, plan to do so! You'll be glad you did!

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    The Aviator - They even have oxygen masks!

    They even have oxygen masks!

    The Aviator - Chicken bites, amazing

    Chicken bites, amazing

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