Superb. Farm to…read moretable California cuisine: everything here was absolutely wonderful. The homemade bread with tomato butter was incredible, the salads are absolutely enormous and filled with the freshest in-season produce. The burger was on another level, as were the desserts and extreme unique cocktails (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic). Looking forward to returning for coffee and pastries. Ambiance is laid back; a great spot for dates or even business dinners. Ample free parking in the lot.

Tomat is a great farm-to-table restaurant that offers elevated dining that is unique to…read moreWestchester. They describe themselves as serving modern California cuisine with a diverse offering, which I agree with! A lot of the dishes feel aligned with English origins, which I love - also something we don't actually have a lot of in LA. Overall, the food was great, the service is very friendly, and the restaurant feels nice but homey at the same time. We went as a party of 2 and ordered the following: - 1 whiskey cocktail (I don't remember the name of it) and 1 non-alcoholic cola, which was delicious and refreshing. It was a nice blend of spices. - 2 starters - Barbari bread, roasted tomato butter and sugar snap peas, fried parsnips, garden herbs, kanzuri dressing. The bread is delicious! It is served warm with a toasted bottom and crunchy top. The bread itself had really good flavor, and the butter was nice and creamy. It is a pretty large portion. We took half of it home. The sugar snap peas tasted very fresh and clean. It was nicely balanced. - 1 side - Fenugreek roast potatoes. They were lightly smashed and lightly seasoned - perfect as is, but also great dipped in the seasoning that came with our mains. - 2 mains - Liberty duck, confit leg dolmeh, walnut mole and Berkshire pork collar, nectarine chamoy. The duck and pork were both cooked beautifully. The duck skin had a nice hard crunch. The other elements of both plates really showcased the California diversity that Tomat is aiming for. They weren't combinations that I've seen before, but everything went together and tasted great. - 1 dessert - Sticky toffee pudding. My favorite dessert in England! This is definitely big enough to share - still generous portion for 2 people, and in my opinion it could probably be shared with up to 4 people and be very satisfying. The flavor was everything I wanted it to be. The pudding is thick and dense. A bigger scoop of ice cream might be nice to balance the sweetness a little bit. The food was served at a pretty loose pace, which added to the comfortable but elevated homey feel for me. For example, the 2 mains arrived staggered and the side was served a few minutes after the 2nd main. This is not a complaint, just an observation. They had a few specials that sounded great as well - most of the special mains were made to serve (at least) 2. And in true farm-to-table fashion, the menu does change frequently. Our total bill was just under $200 for all of the above items for 2 people before tip. It's definitely possible to have a less indulgent and therefore less costly meal here, but it's also a great place to indulge if you want to. This was certainly a treat meal for me! The restaurant is clean and it was bustling but didn't feel crowded - the tables have a respectable amount of space in between them. Parking is as easy as it gets with a massive open free parking lot right out front. I'm really glad to have Tomat in Westchester, and I look forward to returning!

I enjoy a nice rooftop and good weather, so when this past Saturday came through warm and sunny, my…read morehomegirl and I felt personally invited outside. Naturally, we accepted. We walked in with no reservations and were promptly seated by the bonfire. Our waitress was extremely kind and knew the menu like the back of her hand, which is always appreciated. Once we got settled, we started the evening with drinks and water (because balance) and then proceeded to have a full-blown yap session while the drinks kept making their rounds. Good conversation, good vibes, and a cozy rooftop moment -- can't really ask for more than that. If you're in the area, stop by and show them some love. P.S. There's street parking... and it's free, which in itself deserves a round of applause.

This place is an adorable rooftop bar in the AC hotel on the 6th Floor. You can take the special…read moreelevator on the left or the regular ones on the right. There's free parking on the street so you don't need to park in the hotel. Our group got the grilled chicken sandwich and fries, and heard it was good. The flat bread was also tasty, although cut a little interesting in a diagonal shape. The flora fries were huge, perfectly cooked and with a lot of garlic! It was really good. I ordered the ahi tuna poke with the rice and ir was perfect. The crispy rice wasn't rock hard like other places, so you don't feel like you chipped a tooth. It was a little soft and chewy. For drinks, I got the Fall Spritz, and sorry I can't believe I didn't take a picture of it but it was delish! The service was good, we went before 8pm Social Hour so it wasn't as busy and the servers were attentive. There were only 2 for the entire roof top. It did get a lot busier at 8pm. This place is super cute for a date night and a lot of fire pits and heaters made it nice and cozy.

What an unassuming little spot! Can be tough to be find!…read more Popped in for a happy-hour type get together with a few friends while we were in town. Super dark and vibey inside. The five of us were sat at a booth and quickly taken care of. Menu was hard to decide on, as there were lots of good picks, but in the end we went with everything that was good on the shareable end. From the wings and house-made chips, to the broccoli and burgers, all of it was super flavorful. Oh I also has a martini (olive + lemon), which was great and on happy hour special. My friend also ordered a cocktail and we were all shocked when it turned up looking like a tropical vacation blue drink. All and all a great little spot with solid ambiance.

Food 10/10 Staff 10/10…read moreDrinks 10/10 Menu 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Crowd 10/10 Right on the corner of Lincoln and Manchester - hence the name The Manchester - this place is hiding in plain sight. Easy to miss if you're just driving by, but once you know it, you won't forget it. Small space, but very thoughtfully done. Walk in and the vibe shifts instantly. Dim lighting, upscale feel, and a strong contrast from the street outside. It feels intentional without trying too hard. They have a great range of drinks, and the regular menu is surprisingly extensive. The happy hour menu is smaller, but everything on it hits. We come here often, and it's consistently good. Yesterday we stopped in for happy hour. Drinks were on point, and the mushroom toast was the standout. Simple dish, but done really well -- great flavor, great presentation, and clearly made with care, even as a happy hour item. The interior is the main draw, but there's also a back patio if you want some fresh air. Parking in the back is limited, but street parking is usually easy to find. Overall, a really solid spot that delivers every time.

Random night after a clippers game. Needed to grab a bite to eat. That bite turned into food and…read morefun. Turned out it was a Tuesday night and they had karaoke night at melody bar and grill. Ordered drinks ordered food and sang my voice out from the bar. The bartender was one of the best singers of the night and poured a great tequila shot. I've found my after game hang spot or just a place to get a nice bite to eat on any random trip to LA.

Melody's Bar & Grill has the feel of a family-friendly dive bar, which could be appealing if you're…read morelooking for something casual. However, the $10 cover charge, especially on a Saturday night, felt unnecessary and more like a cash grab than anything else. The pricing overall is on the higher end compared to similar bars, but the quality and experience don't quite justify it. The ambiance feels dated and a bit worn down, which takes away from the overall vibe. Service was just okay, nothing terrible, but definitely not memorable or particularly attentive. Overall, it has potential, but between the cover charge, pricing, and atmosphere, it's hard to feel like you're getting good value for your money. The deejay was great!

My cousin was performing at this small bar. They had a Decent Menu but seemed a bit understaffed as…read moreit took quite a while to talk to the bartender to order and such. The chairs were super uncomfortable especially if you are hanging around to listen to music and have a few drinks. It was quite dark inside and the tv screens had strange videos playing. If you are local it may be your place especially on a rainy night to stay close to home but I wouldn't make a special trip from far.

Drink quality: 4/5 Presentation: 4/5, pretty but nothing…read morecrazy Service: 5/5 Vibes: Loud, but should be expected at a place like this w/ live music Value: 3/5 Times been: 1 Return? Maybe? No strong desire I enjoyed the vibes of the place, but the live music was a little too loud to have a comfortable conversation. However, I believe that having a comfortable conversation at a bar with live music is a contradiction, so no points lost there. My main issues with The Washington are as follows: 1) expensive 2) poor drink selection. These two issues are not independent as I am ok paying ~$20 a drink only if the cocktails are going above and beyond in some sort of way. For example, the drink has some sort of complicated syrups or uses some sort of unconventional technique that I would not want to replicate at home. However, you cannot really find creative cocktails here. And, on top of that, I also find a lackluster selection of drinks. I'm not entirely sure why there isn't more gin/vodka cocktail selection (I am well aware that they can make standard bar drinks that are not explicitly listed, but I am critiquing the lack of 'original drinks').

I love Caló! It's always a go to for me. The shrimp ceviche, Salmon Asado & Short Rib enchiladas…read morenever fail me! I tried the strawberry margarita for the first time, I think I'll stick with the blackberry or pineapple.

Went here on a Saturday night and the vibe was cool, the staff was great, and the food was…read moredelicious and super quick! New spot for sure!

Server Álvaro is an actual SAINT at Saint & Second!…read more I want to start by clarifying that I went to S&S yesterday afternoon ready to cry major boo-hoo tears to my two besties, without much of an appetite. Instead, I ended up with a full belly and side cramps from laughing along with our awesome server, Alvaro. The Man. The Myth. The Legend that he is! Small Backstory: Last Friday I lost my job of almost 25 years in public education due to a complicated work accident (my back was broken & I now have screws in my spine) and I planned to whine to my best friends into a cocktail or two, and get out plenty of Kim Kardashian ugly-cry faces until it would be time to go home. Enter ALVARO! This kind man had the nerve to be polite to us! The nerve! LOL. He greeted us with a warm smile while my cold heart was practically making it snow. He explained all portions of the breathtaking menu when I had planed to eat my sadness. He even had the GALL to say if we wanted something not on the menu that he would see what he could do to make it happen! Here I was, ready to drink Unicorn Tears, and he was cheering me up! WHAT THE??! LOL The three is us started with the MEZZE PLATE. And OH LORD! I think we ate the print off of the plates while trying to get to the last crumb. We polished off a whole extra serving of cucumber slices in the process, by the way, and I'm not embarrassed to say that. The Turkish honey-sweetened labne was such a party in our mouths! Make of that what you will. Each of us got a dinner entre, with mine being the S&S Fish and Chips. I loved that the fillet was not overly battered and the chips had an almost double-Belgium fried taste going on. I couldn't help but swipe several spoons worth of aged-cheddar grits off a friend's seared pork chop plate. Now THOSE were some butter-heaven sent grits! My drink, that kept shooting partially through my nostrils from laughter, was a classic margarita on the rocks. No margaritas were injured/harmed in the process of my belly laughter. At some point towards the end of our night, a patron of the mall next door pulled the site-wide fire alarm, ringing through the whole location for everyone to use caution and head to the closest exit. If you grew up like my friends and I, you don't follow that suggestion unless you're trying to run out on the bill like a jerk. Bless be to Alvaro, he stopped by our table several times to apologize about the noise and flashing lights and explained the fire department was working on it. I explained that the Hood Cricket sound didn't bother us and we were happy to wait out the alarm. So not only did Alvaro provide us with excellent service, an outstanding meal, and generous smiles, but he also made sure that we felt SEEN. And THAT is what made the whole evening worth it. No sadness or cringey tears about a lost job were needed. It ends up all we needed was a server named Alvaro at Saint & Second to make my spirits feel high again. Pricing is a bit high but was totally worth it! Patrons were dressed business casual. Sound level, not counting the hood cricket, was mid and conversation was easy to have. Several televisions were playing different stations but no captions were provided. There is handicap parking available in the parking garage located just outside the front door of the establishment and no stairs or elevators are needed to enter. There are several entrances/exits to the available outdoor seating area and outdoor heaters are available. Glances around showed me that every patron I saw was tucking into their plates with smiles and were enjoying themselves. I have already made plans to return to S&S in another two weeks because it was indeed THAT GOOD! And for those fine diners that are wondering, "But what is a Hood Cricket?" An HC is a chirping fire-alarm that some of us are able to tune out with ease. You're welcome!

We came here on a Friday night. t was our first time trying this restaurant. It was easy to get a…read moretable and the service was excellent. We like the attentiveness and care of all the service staff. The burger here is amazing. I definitely recommend it. The calamari was also good and the pork belly was not bad. The bone marrow was kind of disappointing. It had a sour taste and the portion was quite small for the $33 price tag. They had a very nice bar area with a cool seating area.

Work event here and the vibe was perfectly chill -- laid-back, summery, feels like you're on…read morevacation even if you're not. Ordered two things: Guacamole: avocado + yuzu + jalapeño with three salsas and great chips. Bright, tangy, and not boring. Fish tacos: grilled fish with red/white cabbage slaw, pico, cilantro-lime aioli on corn tortillas. Fresh and satisfying -- solid execution. Also tried the elote off the cob (chili/lime/cotija) and it was exactly what you want it to be. Bonus: had a passion fruit mocktail that was genuinely delicious (name escaped me). Would happily come back -- 4 stars.

We joined for the Lunch DineLA experience. The food was excellent: we got the octopus carpaccio,…read morearroz con mariscos (which I would call a paella), and a scoop of gelato or sorbet with a mini bite-size cookie. My compliments to the Spanish chef (you could really feel his Spanish influence in his food as well as Italian influence from his years spent living in Italy). Our server Josh was also a fine, pleasant fellow. The issue we had was more with the management (or seemingly lack thereof) and the excessive fees. This is the first restaurant I've ever been to that doesn't (or "can't") accept prepaid Opentable Reward cards - everyone who has an Opentable Reward card needs to proceed with extreme caution. Our server Josh did everything he could, but I believe the manager(s) could have done SOMETHING: they could have offered some gesture/compromise or at least come to our table to talk with us - to show some hospitality. Maybe I'm just comparing with my excellent managers at my restaurant, but I definitely noticed that at this restaurant. Regarding the excessive fees, the automatic 20% gratuity even for small parties is extremely excessive, I could see that possibly making some servers complacent - and that's not to mention that apparently there's another 4% or so wellness fee added on top of that. All in all, the server and food were quite good, while the management/manager(s) and fees were unsatisfactory. If you have an Opentable Reward card, go to any other restaurant.

Stopped by The Meeting Spot during the middle of the day and really enjoyed the vibe here. I didn't…read moretry any food this time around, but I did order the Ginger Lime Cooler mocktail and it was super refreshing and well balanced. What stood out most to me was the atmosphere. The outdoor patio is such a cool space to just relax, people watch, and enjoy the scenery. They had music playing along with a big screen TV, which made it feel like a perfect chill spot to unwind without feeling overcrowded. Since I went midday, it wasn't too packed, which honestly made the experience even more enjoyable. The staff were absolutely sweet, friendly, and very attentive -- not just to me, but also to the couple sitting nearby. Customer service definitely did not go unnoticed. I'll definitely be back to try the food next time!

Stopped by during the Rams Block Party event -- it's a nice outdoor restaurant and bar with plenty…read moreof shaded areas. Great ambiance with several televisions. Ordered the Napa Salad with chicken -- it was a decent salad with crunchy croutons. Also order the duo dip with warm tortilla chips. The pimento cheese dip was really good. Did not order from the bar this time, but looked good like they have a great selection of liquor to choose from. The service was meh -- once we received our food, the wait staff never stopped by to check if we needed anything else nor refill our beverage. Also waited for at least ten minutes after we were finished eating before having to flag down the wait staff for the bill. Be sure to get your parking ticket validated. Also the pricing is a bit high -- not as affordable for a lunch menu.