Rouge

Is it 18+?

21+

Hello when will you open again?

Hi Chantelle, We will be opening starting tonight (Friday) from 7PM.…

Due to the restrictions being lifted, when will you guys reopen?

Hello Yasmeen, we are going to be re-opening tomorrow, Friday, January 29 at 7PM. You can make reservations by calling the restaurant or visiting our website. Thank you!

What's going on with their hours? They've been closed all week. Did they get shut down?

Hey Krystal, we were closed for a few building renovations but are open again starting tomorrow (11/15). We had a sign posted on the front door.

What's the age?

21 and over to smoke/drink. If you don't have your ID, they will not accept you.

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Open on sundays?

Their site says every day from 5PM to 2AM.

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2 months ago

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Samuel M.

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Disappointed with Unprofessional Service I had a reservation booked three weeks in advance and was looking forward to it. However, when we arrived, we were informed that our reservation had been canceled without any notification. Supposedly, they "tried to contact us" on Monday but never left a message. After checking our missed calls, it was clear they never even tried. When the owner was contacted, he admitted to calling once but forgetting to inform the host to follow up. His excuse? "I was busy with everything else and forgot to follow up." To top it off, the real reason for canceling our reservation was that they decided to prioritize booking a group party instead. This level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable. A proper business honors its commitments and communicates effectively with its customers. We were left stranded and extremely disappointed. I would not recommend this place to anyone who values reliability and respect for their time. read more

Emma O.

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2 years ago

I recently visited this restaurant and lounge, and it was a disappointing experience. The only good thing about the place is the beautiful interior. It has a tropical style with cozy seating areas that look very nice. The service was terrible. Even though the restaurant was almost empty, everything took a very long time. Drinks and food were served slowly, and the staff didn't seem to care. The food was the worst part. We tried a few starters like chicken fries, chicken wings, and shrimp in lemon sauce, and all of them tasted awful. The only thing we liked was the French fries because they were crispy, but it's hard to mess up fries. We didn't even want to try the main dishes after that. Overall, the service was slow, and the food was bad. The hookah is overpriced and wasn't good. I won't come back, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. It's a shame because the interior is so nice, but everything else was disappointing. read more

Emily C.

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AlireZa R.

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4 years ago

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3 years ago

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I rarely ever leave bad reviews, but my experience here was honestly unacceptable. The staff were completely negligent and unprofessional from start to finish. We were ignored for long stretches of time. When we finally got someone's attention, they seemed annoyed that we were even asking for help. I really wanted to like this place, but between the lack of attention and poor service, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone read more

Marianna B.

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We had such an incredible time at Rouge! The food was absolutely outstanding, and every bite felt like a celebration. The drinks were refreshing and perfectly crafted, and the atmosphere had that warm, inviting vibe that reminded us of Tulum. I'm so grateful my husband chose this spot to celebrate our anniversary. It really made the evening feel special and intimate, filled with wonderful memories we'll cherish! read more

Jack A.

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I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the staff was welcoming, attentive, and professional. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. Every dish exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was great, and the service made us feel truly valued as guests. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back! read more

Christy M.

4 months ago

Nicole made our dining experience truly special. She was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to accommodate everyone's tastes and preferences. Her positive energy and warm personality created a welcoming atmosphere that made our celebration memorable. Outstanding service from start to finish--we highly recommend asking for Nicole! read more

Foto S.

2 years ago

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ethan s.

1 year ago

Had the best time here with my friends. This review is really a shoutout to our server Shay for being so cool and so funny. She was very personable and attentive. Got all her recs and they didn't disappoint. We'll be sure to come back. Ask for Shay when you go read more

Seto T.

4 years ago

Worst hookah I hade I couldn't even smoke it it was burning up smoke by the time they brought it to the table And they are very expensive I would not go back read more

Zeina E.

4 years ago

I used to come here before but after this all changes the place become so bad .. they don't have a regular hookah and the menu so limited .. read more

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(74 reviews)

I visited Brunch & Sip for a friend's birthday brunch on Oct. 3rd. I had no expectations and…read morewelcomed having someone new. I pulled up to valet park, I was greeted with a smile and told to enjoy my time. Check-in was quick and we were escorted to our seat quickly. The drinks were delicious, the food phenomenal, and the atmosphere appealing. I ordered the catfish and grits, with a side of fruit. Let's just say, no crumbs were left behind. The food was wonderful! I will be back. Thank you!

My partner and I visited Brunch & Sip for brunch on Sunday, and honestly, I left feeling more…read moreunderwhelmed than anything else. First, the online menu does not match the menu in the restaurant. Was I the typical millennial who looked at the menu beforehand and got excited about specific items? Yes. Did I still find things I wanted to try on the actual menu? Also yes. So, not a dealbreaker, but worth mentioning. We shared the chia pudding and lobster toasts. The chia pudding was good... nothing particularly memorable, but perfectly fine. The lobster toasts, on the other hand? Criminal to charge $36. You get four bite-sized pieces of brioche with what I can only describe as a sprinkle of lobster. Not a generous portion, not a substantial amount of lobster meat. Just four tiny toasts for $36. For that price, I could have gone to Broad Street Oyster Co. in Malibu, enjoyed a full lobster roll with an ocean view, and felt like I actually got my money's worth. I am absolutely willing to pay for elevated food and a cute atmosphere, but there is a difference between paying for quality and feeling like you paid a premium for a garnish. We also had a reservation, yet were seated on the front patio right by the host area... not exactly the idyllic brunch setting you might hope for when booking ahead. Reservations typically come with some expectation of thoughtful seating, so that was disappointing. The waitstaff certainly looked the part, but I wish the attention to service matched the attention to appearance. The overall experience just didn't make me want to order more. I didn't even bother ordering coffee with my brunch. Instead, I left hungry and walked across the street to Yala, where I got a yummy latte and blueberry scone to finish filling me up. Honestly, that ended up being the highlight of my morning. To be fair, nothing we ate was outright bad. The issue was the overall value and the lack of anything that made the experience stand out. Cute spot, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return or recommend it based on this visit.

Firefly

4.0

(3.8k reviews)

My hubby and I don't go out very often so we saved Firefly for a date night, and I can absolutely…read moreunderstand why this is such a popular spot for date nights and special occasions. The restaurant is gorgeous! There is something incredibly charming about the combination of the warm lighting, fireplace, and open-air dining area. We were seated in the corner beneath the open sky, facing the fireplace, which made the entire experience feel especially intimate and memorable. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was wonderful. Our server gave us complimentary brachetto wine on the house, and we loved it so much that we got another glass. He also recommended the crispy manzanilla olives as an appetizer, which was not our first choice, but I'm so glad we did. It was a unique take on olives and they were so crispy, flavorful, and addicting to eat. For the appetizers, we had the meatball and the crispy pork belly and watermelon. We split the main entree, the mushroom papardelle and added mac and cheese with hand cut frites. The pappardelle were fresh and flavorful. The meatball was also generously portion but for me, the star of the show is the mac and cheese. I also loved the crispy pork belly with watermelon as a contrast of savory and sweet. By the time dessert arrived, I was already pretty full, but I'm so glad we made room for it. We had the sticky toffee cake and it was fantastic. My biggest recommendation is to save yourself the headache and use valet parking if you're going during peak hours. We went after 9 PM on a Sunday so there was plenty of street parking in the area. Firefly is one of those restaurants where the atmosphere, food and hospitality came together to create an experience that feels genuinely special. The only reason I'm giving them a 4 star is the parking situation and also because our frites were overly salty. We asked to send it back to the kitchen and they were kind enough to take it off the bill because we barely touched it. Definitely a restaurant I'd recommend for a romantic dinner, celebration, or simply an evening when you want to enjoy good food in a beautiful setting. I would skip out on the frites and try their other foods though.

I've been eating around this place for a while, saving it for a special time. My pickiest friend…read morewanted braised short rib and I found it on Firefly's menu. We went anyway, even though there was nothing extra special to celebrate but life, health and friendship. First off, finding parking was insane- and there was filming across the street taking up nearly all the parking for blocks- I tried. just Valet it rather than walk 6 blocks in heels. Entering this place for the first time, I was enchanted, - treated like a VIP from the parking staff, the door security, host team and servers. Our table was next to the fire place and under the open sky. I could see immediately why this place is loved for the romantic and charming ambiance. We'd planned to share a few plates but then found the prix fix menu and that made it easy. Half a fresh baguette and soft delicious butter with balsamic arrived and it was amazing. The appetizers arrived, heirloom tomatoes with burrata were the best I've had in L.A. and my friend ate most of it himself. Tuna tartar was good. Next the entrees- steak frites for me and the braised short rib for him. The steak was huge filet mignon, with a side of delicious French fries. One suggestion- eat the French fries as hot as possible. They were great and I almost missed them, focused on the steak and sharing the braised short rib with pomme puree and a mushroom sauce that was excellent. The portions were unexpectedly generous. I did not have a lot of room for dessert, but creme brûlée a sticky toffee cake were just incredible. I can't wait to come back with a less fussy dinner guest because he made what would have been an epic first visit less enjoyable than it could have been. Thanks to the several wait staff and manager who accommodated above and beyond. This place is my new favorite L.A. restaurant! I highly recommend you bring your special people to this special place.

Vignette

4.6

(36 reviews)

What a lovely restaurant! Located right in the heart of downtown studio city. It has a wonderful…read moreambiance and is decorated so nicely. There's some outdoor patio seating, tables inside, and bar seating. It's dimly lit but not overly so and feels intimate. Not pretentious whatsoever. We got some drinks. 5 o clock shadow was a gin and passionfruit drink and it was really nicely balanced and not too sweet. The corn margarita caught my eye so I ordered it but I didn't love it, and our waiter Nikolai didn't make me feel bad about it whatsoever and happily suggested that I get something else. So I ordered the strawberry whiskey sour instead. For food, we ordered a few dishes between my bf and I and we split everything. The kanpachi crudo was a delicious way to start the meal. Small but mighty pieces of fresh fish with a bit of a kick to it. We loved the sauce it was served over. Next, we got the charred cabbage. It was exactly as the name suggests, two chunks of cabbage which were served over an umami sauce, and the onions in the dish were a nice pairing with the cabbage. For our main, we split the whole branzino. Wow, this dish was scrumptious and we enjoyed every last bite. There weren't too many bones and it was cooked perfectly. If you haven't noticed already, they know their sauces and this dish didn't disappoint. Buttery and citrus. The skin was perfectly thin and crispy over the tender fish. We loved this dish! This restaurant is such a nice addition to the city and we thought the service here was exceptional too! Nikolai was the best and made our experience here that much better.

I had two friends visiting from out of town and I proposed we go and try a new spot, Vignette. So…read moreglad I did--we all loved it! Kanpachi crudo: 3.5/5 Japanese sweet potato: 5/5 Charred cabbage: 2/5 Summer fennel salad: 4/5 Pork skewers: 5/5 Beef pho skewers: 5/5 Eggplant skewers: 4/5 Corn and crab agnolotti: 4.5/5 Hanger steak: 5/5 Toasted rice ice cream: 5/5

Buvette

4.8

(79 reviews)

This place has such great energy and vibes. Sort of reminded me of a New York lounge. Delicious…read morewine, delicious cheeses, and an amazing and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

I really wanted to love this place because it is walking distance from my home, but sadly, I was…read morekind of disappointed! Its not baaaaaad, its just nothing I care to return for.. For starters, I think the pours were kind of lacking? Just feels like much smaller pours than I usually get at wine bars. The menu was pretty small, and apparently out of date because a few of the things we were interested in they didn't have that day. We also had like 3x different people serve us, so by the end of it I wasn't even sure who I should be asking for the check. My friend and I sat outside, so maybe the service would be better inside or at least at the bar, but it was just kind of... average at best. I think our waitress was new, so she wasn't really able to answer any questions, and the ones she did answer, ended up being corrected later. Which actually is TOTALLY fine, like I totally understand. But then when she brought our first wines, she accidentally knocked one over or hit it with the other glass or something (it happened fast) but it shattered one of the glasses spilling red wine everywhere, and even a drop on my white shirt!! She was suuuuuuper apologetic, and I can tell she felt bad, and we were not mad. We just kept saying that its okay and accidents happen. She did even bring me soda water for my shirt. Then, we asked if we can do the charcuterie plate with just cheese and no meats (we don't eat pork) and she said sure. She told us the number of cheeses to choose, we did, but then we got a lesser number served to us by a different waiter, and incorrect cheeses. He kindly brought one of the missing cheeses, but informed us that the lesser amount was actually the correct amount for this menu item. Okay, we would have chosen differently had we known that, but alright. Maybe I'm delusional, but between the cheese mixup and the wine spillage (and staining my white shirt), I kind of half expected a little something from them. Like comping one of the four glasses of wine, or maybe an extra little top off or something to say "hey sorry we're a mess today." I would never ASK for it, because as it was I felt bad for the girl who was new, so we just paid (and tipped of course) and left. Overall, its just nothing to write home about...

Rosetta Osteria & Crudo Bar

4.2

(33 reviews)

We tried Rosetta Osteria & Crudo Bar for the first time, and honestly, we had no expectations going…read morein. We hadn't even looked at the menu beforehand; and we were completely blown away by how good everything was. We started with the fresh oysters and then worked our way through every crudo on the menu. Everything was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I especially loved the incorporation of pesto into several of the crudo dishes. The hamachi was my favorite, with the scallop coming in a very close second. The Imperial Salad (Caesar) was excellent as well, and the lamb chops were easily my favorite main dish. What really surprised us was how consistently good everything was from start to finish. Rosetta is truly a gem in the Valley, bringing fresh, coastal Italian dishes that feel both unique and incredibly well executed. And then dessert... the Basque cheesecake and banana Napoleon were the perfect way to finish an already amazing meal. We left genuinely impressed and are already looking forward to coming back very soon. One of those restaurants where you walk out thinking, How did we not know about this place sooner?

Unreal. Calamari…read morefriti - 8/10 solid, exactly what I wanted it to do. Fresh fried & breaded. Calamari fans wills rejoice Toro Tartare - 7/10, good a tad fishy but comes with like bread and I wish it came w chips but I guess Italian. Whatever. Probably wouldn't get again Lamb Chops - 10/10. Nah that shit was stupid. Tender as hell. I could've spread that shit on a piece of toast. Sweet balsamic glaze on it, sooo good. I would come back and wait 30min+ for that. Mezzi Paccheri - 10/10. Another haymaker. I don't know what cuz is doing back there, but I pray he stays there. Beautiful vodka sauce w slightly spicy Italian sausage and this massive perfectly cooked pasta shapes. Don't know what they are called, like rigatoni but the size of a tunnel. Ricotta on top too. So good Drinks: The Gentelman - 8/10 - basically old fashion, solid, had 2 if you couldn't tell Summary: Sky rocketed in my Valley favorites. Service was unreal, we came 30 mins before closing you'd never know. Vibes immaculate. If they figure out the crudo, it's gonna be scary.

Unidos Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7

(73 reviews)