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    Settecento

    4.4 (963 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Pasta
    Henna P.

    Outdoors seating gives Alice and wonderland vibe. Whimsical and cute. I was here for date night but def a girls casual dinner spot too. Service was good. Waitress was nice and attentive and food came out timely. Food was soooo delicious. Would definitely come back here for more

    Emma T.

    super friendly staff and the food was amazing. we came here to celebrate my mom and grandma for mothers day and it was fabulous. food was super delicious, quality was similar to the food i've had in Italy. the patio was super cute and our dog enjoyed it too. however another lady sitting nearby (not staff) called our dog obnoxious because he would bark from time to time due to the birds. this left a sour taste in our mouth. The restaurant is dog friendly for the patio seating, if you are bothered you should ask to switch your seat, not directly bother other patrons ESPECIALLY to make a rude remark. No one else around seemed to mind our dog either. (what a total KAREN!) This woman was extremely miserable making side comments knowing we could hear her, so instead of turning and saying something we left earlier than we would've liked to. We wanted to get dessert, however this interaction made us lose our appetite. I know I'm ranting about something outside of the control of this restaurant and their staff hence why I still rate the place a 5 star. I do plan on coming back again back to the good things since I want to leave this review on a good note. I definitely recommend getting the pizzas theyre super fresh and yummmyyyyy in my tummy. We got the Margherita pizza. very light and delicious. Mom and I got truffle pasta, delicious. Im a huge fan of butter in my noodles so this was a no brainer to get. Grandma got the branzino--she loved it a lot (so did the pup since he tried a bit of it too but shhh dont tell) The restaurant itself is situated in a nice little area, they have parking at the library ~200 feet down. super picturesque. I cant stress enough how nice all the staff was. they were all super accommodating and friendly. I wish I caught the name of our server. but she was amazing (she had curly hair bangs and had blonde tips super pretty too). she always checked in on us and was very personable. Thank you for making our dining experience better

    Salad
    Haylie T.

    Our group visited on a weekday and ordered their lunch set which includes a choice of salad and a pasta or pizza for $28. The food tastes ok for DTLA lunch spot. I had the fettuccine bolognese and the settecento salad. Pasta had the right al dente texture and salad was decent. Nothing too special. Nice ambience and service was decent. We had reservation but still waited 10-15 minutes before we got seated. They're quite busy during lunch time so had to ask multiple times for togo boxes and check.

    Trini M.

    Sent my friend a list of downtown restaurants to celebrate her birthday, and she chose this location. Our group of 8 was seated on the outdoor patio, which was charming. Our server was lovely. She handled my friend's gluten-free requests with care and made sure our whole table (which included our kidos) felt taken care of. There isn't a dedicated kids menu, but the staff was flexible. The drinks were excellent across the board.. The food was solid and everyone enjoyed what they ordered, but it felt a bit underwhelming given the price point. The portions left the guys in our group still hungry at the end.

    Outdoor eating area
    Federico L.

    Came for brunch on a Saturday. Super easy to make a reservation and plenty of options available. My party and I arrived a bit late but they did not mind at all. Got seated outside and was offered water as we waited for the last two people to arrive. We got the bottomless mimosas option and ordered 2 pizzas and 4 pastas for a group of 6. Tried their Margherita and fungi pizzas, both were good. Loved the crust, Neapolitan style. We tried all of their pastas except for the ravioli to share. My favorites were the penne and the carbonara. They were very accommodating and offered a high chair for the baby. Dominique took care of us and he was really attentive and friendly throughout our entire experience. He made sure our mimosas carafe was refilled and checked in on us the perfect amount of times and let us enjoy our meal. Huge shoutout to him! Vibes were great, and we got really lucky with the weather. Will definitely be back again for another outdoor bottomless mimosas brunch!

    Tiramisu
    Valerie G.

    Wow! Really enjoyed this place. Food was amazing. We didn't wanna order much food, but then we got a bit carried away and had to keep ordering because we were very curious on certain plates. Glad we did. Everything was great. Real cool layout. Definitely a spot for food and drinks.

    Brenda J.

    Server did his best to set up the umbrella to protect us from the sun. The ambiance is amazing, nice spot next to the central library. If you sit outside you are surrounded by trees if u sit inside you are surrounded by books! It's a win-win.

    Proscuitto and Melon
    Francesca D.

    Its simple: $25 pre-fixe lunch menu. I have been scouring high and low for lunch pre-fixes and I am so happy that I came across Settecento. To put it easily, you pick an appetizer and an entree (between pizza and pasta. If you want their premium items (with truffle) it's an extra $10 or so. The ambiance was so peaceful, which makes it a bit of an odd location to be in the middle of the FIDI in Los Angeles. I mean it makes sense because all the worker bees go there for lunch, but I could see them having a second location somewhere more scenic where people would still flock to. The pasta was house made and springy and with the clams and white wine sauce, it was a solid dish. But it is a smaller portion. If you really want to get a bang for your buck, I would go with the pizza, its a full 10ish inches.

    Watermelon martini very good
    Lizzie S.

    We were staying at the Westin Bonaventure hotel across the street and stumbled across Settecento when we went to the library. Very aesthetic, cute outdoor seating and book decor inside. It was sort-of hard to find the entrance. We walked around the exterior (there's a lot of outdoor seating), completing maybe 200 degrees until we found how to get in. Once we did, things went smoothly! They have a nice happy hour that goes from 2-6pm everyday! We enjoyed fries and the diavolo pizza. I really enjoyed my Watermelon martini--unique and strong. Service was fine. Would be back if in the area!

    Prosciutto
    Amy K.

    Located in downtown LA, CA. You can park in the Public Library and if you eat at Settecento, the $40 parking will be validated to cost only $11 or so. I parked for 2 hours or less. It's a great place for a business lunch, there is more outdoor seating than indoors. Bringing nature and greenery to your lunch time. Everything was fantastic! Service was also great. But we came 11:30a in middle of the week. If you come to lunch 1:00p or later, tables do fill up.

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    Nanci-Nanciele M.

    Menu is limited but I'm easy and can find something anywhere I go! Not a great place for a bunch of picky eaters. Great place to enjoy a gorgeous dining room and outdoor dining! Food selections are unique, the meatballs as a happy hour appetizer was delicious! The drink selection for happy hour is nice. Again not a huge selection but unique drinks on the menu. Service is amazing! Super friendly and attentive staff! The Tagliere de Salumi e Formaggi is a lot of food and delicious! Best appetizer not on the happy hour menu! Perfect for sharing! The meatballs are on the happy hour appetizer menu and they are the best available on that menu. For dinner I had the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy, absolutely delicious and very filling! You absolutely need to give this place a try when in the area!

    Bruschetta Trio
    Kathy Z.

    There's quite a lot going on here, between the decor, seating options, large menu and people coming and going all around you. I happened to come in for happy hour and focused on the small bites menu. Everything we tried was good, perhaps not something I'd rush back for, but decent for the price and portion. Lots of creativity reflected on the menu. Personally, I wasn't keen on the Lobster Buratta or Sliders. I did like the Bruschetta Trio and Polenta, though. The meatballs were okay. Service wasn't as attentive as we'd like, though we received our items in a reasonable amount of time. We did have to flag down servers on a few occasions for silverware, drink refills, and our bill. This restaurant is indoors and outdoors, just steps away from the library. It can get quite warm when the sun is out, but pretty at night with all of the lights. Parking in the nearby lot can be a bit pricey, though it beats street parking by a landslide.

    Beautiful view of the skyline and night sky from our patio table.
    Suzanne H.

    This is a beautifully decorated restaurant with a stunning outdoor patio that faces the rear of the Art Deco Central Library building. A lovely ambiance with very good wait service. Our party didn't order many dishes since we were all less-than-hungry, but the few items we did sample were delicious: parmigiana di melanzane (fried eggplant), the fried calamari & shrimp, the quatro formaggi pizza and the burger. Portions are on the small side. Parking is the only downside to this place, and we were fortunate to find a spot a few blocks away.

    Calamari Friti with shrimp but I don't remember how to spell shrimp in Italian.... Oh yeah, Calamari e Gamberi Fritti

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    Ask the Community - Settecento

    Is there a happy hour and if so, what days and times?

    There is! We just took advantage of it! It's every day from 2pm-6pm.

    How is it at lunch? Would it be a good place to have a coffee or lunch and work a bit on a laptop (assuming there's WiFi)

    Not that type of hangout. Busy lunch crowd and they want to flip the tables and serve food.

    Does the restaurant play loud music ? I am looking. For an outdoor quiet dining place

    They do play music .... We did not find it too loud for a conversation and we were indoors (although right next to the giant glass door that opens up). If you were outdoors, it may be quieter. I did read another review that mentioned that the music… Read more

    Is the salmon wild, or what type of salmon is it?

    It is wild

    What is the best place to park to eat here?

    they have a great valet service is not too expensive. It's $10 and it's just right there on the back lot. I didn't really see any other options but it's so easy. I think that's the best. Anyway you could possibly park down the hill but I don't think… Read more

    Hi. Does this restaurant is open yet? And, open in 7am in weekdays? Thx Nov 20. 2024

    Hi Sakura, While we have verbally passed the building finals, there are bureaucratic delays with… Read more

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    The Lucky Tiki - Whatever floats your boat was also delicious.

    The Lucky Tiki

    4.5(45 reviews)
    5.4 miHighland Park

    I have always loved tiki bars because I love themed experiences. But recently, that love has ramped…read moreup a notch. I've been going to them more and more, and The Lucky Tiki was one I definitely had to try out. First off, I have to praise 1933 group because I have loved every single bar they have revitalized and this one is no different. In keeping with their MO, The Lucky Tiki is a speakeasy with a vintage vibe. I won't give away how to get in but let's just say, it's near the front of Highland Park Bowl. My husband and I didn't have a reservation, but we were able to put our name in and got seated about an hour or so later. I was amazed as soon as I walked in the door! It's just floor to ceiling decorated with everything tiki. So many fun details and even interactive elements that turn on when a particular drink was ordered. That was probably my favorite part honestly. We ordered the Tiki Diablo, which is a large tiki drink with a flaming volcano. And yes it does have an interactive element. It was really good. Very fruity and strong, but not overly so. Service was excellent. Our waitress was on it and even waited to make sure my husband was back from the bathroom before lighting our drink on fire. We didn't try any food this time, but a lot of people were ordering the Hawaiian pizza. Do with that what you may. Will definitely be back ti try more drinks and food. Was the perfect spot for a lively date night!

    FYI this place requires reservations, yet they apparently do not honor reservations…read more I have friends coming into town from Greece, so I made a reservation because they love tiki but have no way of experiencing it in Greece, and so they even got aloha shirts to wear. So after having a reservation for weeks, I get a text from this place saying someone booked a private event so my reservation is cancelled. How about instead of accepting $$$ for a private event that will deny customers their reservation, they make the private event work around what is available? Terrible way of doing business, but I hope they get lots of $$$ and engagement for the privileged private event attendees.

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    The Lucky Tiki - Funky & cool décor.

    Funky & cool décor.

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    Tiki pole

    The Lucky Tiki - The Diablo was delicious and it does say for two. But really it's good for one person.

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    The Diablo was delicious and it does say for two. But really it's good for one person.

    Wolf & Crane Bar - Don't Be Shy-Pisco, Pear,Gruner,Citrus, Lychee,Jasmine Green Tea,Bubbly Water, Sage, Bachelor Button.

    Wolf & Crane Bar

    4.2(820 reviews)
    0.9 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    Sleek cocktail bar located smack dab in the center of the high foot traffic area of Little Tokyo…read more A great selection of whiskey and a solid cocktail menu with good happy hour specials. It's not surprising given the neighborhood and decor, but I think they lean towards more Japanese spirits and beers. For someone like me who's never been to Japan I feel like there's a traditional Japanese theme going on inside with lots of wood. A few friends and I came here on a holiday before dinner. Happy hour specials were still going on. I'm not sure if they thought they were gonna get that much business on a holiday but I think there's only maybe one or two people behind the bar. Since it was early when we got there, it was still not that crowded. I got the special which was a shot of Japanese whisky and a beer. Great price! Haha. I've walked by before where this place is really crowded so I assume there's a lot more people working behind the bar during the regular busy hours. Just a great place to grab drink drinks.

    We were at Little Tokyo over the weekend and saw this business with the catch-y name and had to go…read moreinside. You must be 21 to enter. No exceptions, as I witnessed a family who really wanted to come in but had an 18 yr old so they weren't allowed in and because they had a minor with them they couldn't even sit outside in their seating area. Always good to know. Inside the bar got super busy. The inside was a bit dark but again it is a bar. I like the decor and the bar seating was packed. The drinks were good if you like whiskey they have it along with lists of beer options. Nice spot to try out.

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    Seasonal cocktails

    Wolf & Crane Bar - Ichigo ichie

    Ichigo ichie

    Wolf & Crane Bar - IG: @ammysalamii

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    Florentín Rooftop Bar

    Florentín Rooftop Bar

    4.5(111 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown

    I absolutely loved this place and will definitely be going back! I went at night, and the…read moreatmosphere and the view from the rooftop were amazing. The service was also pretty fast. As for the drinks, I had their Long Island, carrot margarita, and paloma. All three were excellent and tasted wonderful, but the carrot margarita was my favorite. The people I went with loved it too, so be sure to try it when you're there. Overall, this was a great spot to hang out with friends and have a good time. Whether you want to dance or just sit and chill, you can't go wrong coming here.

    Hi, I don't usually leave reviews, but after three separate visits, I felt it was necessary to…read moreshare my experience. A group of my friends and I have come here three different times, really wanting to like this place because the atmosphere is beautiful and lively. Unfortunately, each visit has been consistently disappointing due to the same bartender--a shorter male with visible tattoos and facial hair, who seems to regularly work one side of the bar. On all three occasions, we experienced being ignored while trying to order, even as other guests who arrived after us were served first. The first time, we were eventually told "you guys can wait" in a rude tone of voice while he continued taking other orders. The second time, we were never helped at all and had to move to another part of the bar, where a female bartender provided much better service. The third visit was the most concerning. When we tried to get his attention, he responded in a dismissive and rude tone, and as he walked away, we overheard him make an inappropriate comment about us under his breath calling us out of our name and we felt very disrespected so much so that we just left. We completely understand that weekends can get busy, but consistently dismissive and disrespectful service--especially across multiple visits--is not acceptable and we've also seen him be rude to other guests as well. Aside from this issue, the venue itself is great, which is why we gave it multiple chances. I really hope management can address this, as it impacts the overall appearance and experience of the establishment. Thank you.

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    Florentín Rooftop Bar - Spicy yuzu mezcal // florentini

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    Spicy yuzu mezcal // florentini

    The Mulberry - Cheesecake

    The Mulberry

    4.1(101 reviews)
    10.9 miSawtelle

    Absolutely LOVE this place. The Mulberry is a very warm and intimate place where you can enjoy…read moremodern Korean comfort food. All dishes are carefully crafted with its colorful details, and its simple but bold flavors prepared for you through an open kitchen. This place gets busy the minute they open their doors so make reservations prior. 1. Korean Aguachile: fresh tilefish sashimi with finely sliced cucumber and white floral decor simmered in ice cold kimchee broth they pour at the table. Soooo good. Must order. 2. Soy Marinade Blue Prawn: My favorite dish of the night. Huge raw blue prawns (head attached) marinaded with soy sauce. Served with barley rice topped with Ssam jang (type of bean paste sauce), and seaweed paper. You wrap all ingredients in the seaweed paper to make a hand roll. Soooooo delicious. Can't walk out without trying this. 3. Beef short ribs: good but nothing unique in its flavoring . Beef steak(medium rare and super tender) that's lightly marinaded/glazed (so not overly sweet) with kbbq/short rib sauce. This is one of their fan favorites so I suggest you try it.. 4. Chilled Acorn Noodles: chewy cOLD noodles made with acorn (just like the acorn jelly side dish we eat). The noodles are seasoned with Korean Cho-go-chu-jang (Gochujang paste), crispy cucumber slices, loads of dried seaweed flakes, and perilla oil. And you just mix them all together. Sooo good and paired well with the short ribs. Incredible. 5. Bluefin tuna and trout Bibimbop: like a poke bowl but so much better. Rice at the bottom with loads of lettuce strips, bluefin tuna sashimi, radish slices, and cavier. Seasoned with Korean Cho-go-chu jang (Gochujang paste with a twist of vinegar). Very good as well. For drinks we tried the shikhye slush (shikhye is a Korean sweet rice drink dessert). They used a slushy shikhye base with warm cinnamon and ginger spices and pisco for a kick. Also tried the Sujinggwa manhattan which is sujunggwa (traditional Korean cinnamon ginger dessert tea served cold) and a single malt. This was fabulous. Overall fantastic experience. Fantastic food, cool ambiance's. And great service. Highly highly recommend this place!

    Parking: street parking can be rough to find during peak dinner time on weekends but not bad early…read moreevening on weekdays Reservations: Limited availability on Resy makes it seem harder to get though we were able to make one. Tables looked available around 5pm though so walk-ins could be possible. Ambiance: Outside was nice and inside looked dimly lit and romantic. We were seated promptly and service was good. Food: Rice slushy had a strangely strong cinnamon-like taste to it that traditional rice punch doesn't have which was so overpowering, it made it difficult to go back for more sips. Oysters - good though small, enjoyed the kelp mignonette Korean Aguachile - Delicate tilefish completely overwhelmed by cold kimchi broth with actual icy slush in it and small amounts of fish Steak Tartare - The hot stone bowl seemed to defeat the purpose of a tartare, as it cooked the steak once mixed. The perilla leaves were also cut in large strips relative to the beef. Chilled Acorn Noodle - The perilla oil was nonexistent in flavor though the dish didn't need it and was good without. Overall, portions were small for the price and dishes weren't well-executed so despite being excited for more Korean options in West LA, I'd much rather make the drive to Koreatown for better portions, prices, and flavors.

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    The Mulberry - Salad, had too much white lettuce which was very bitter 7/10

    Salad, had too much white lettuce which was very bitter 7/10

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    The Obscure Distillery - First drink on the wall.

    The Obscure Distillery

    4.5(206 reviews)
    1.6 miArts District, Downtown

    My boyfriend and I originally came to Obscure Distillery for a casual date night, and now it's…read moreofficially become our spot. We have attended all 3 seasons & are looking forward to the continuing seasons. The atmosphere is intimate, creative, and unlike anywhere else in LA -- every visit feels special. The cocktails are consistently incredible, the staff is knowledgeable and welcoming, and there's so much attention to detail in the entire experience. I loved it so much that I ended up becoming a member, which says everything. Whether we're celebrating something or just looking for the perfect night out together, Obscure is always our first choice. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique date night destination in Los Angeles.

    I had such a great experience and definitely worth checking out! The overall vibe was amazing, and…read moreyou can tell they really care about the experience from start to finish. The drinks were strong (in the best way ) but still super smooth and enjoyable. Shoutout to Rich for being such an incredible host--he made our group feel welcomed, taken care of, and really elevated the whole experience. A couple things to note: there is parking available, but it is paid (you can either text to pay or use the kiosk machines). The experience itself lasts about 40-60 minutes, which felt like the perfect amount of time. The only downside for me was that the bathroom is shared for both genders. For safety reasons, I personally wish they were separate--so ladies, I'd recommend going with someone just to be safe. You just never know. They also give you a little treat afterwards, which was a really nice touch and a sweet way to end the visit! Overall, I'd definitely come back and recommend it to others

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    The Obscure Distillery - Divine Paradox

    Divine Paradox

    The Obscure Distillery - Upon entering

    Upon entering

    The Obscure Distillery - The scenic bar

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    The scenic bar

    Library Bar

    Library Bar

    3.9(1.9k reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
    $$

    Took some friends here who were visiting and wanted a Speakeasy experience…read more It was maybe 9:30/10pm on a Friday and it wasn't super busy. We were able to get a seat on the coach and order drinks from the bar relatively quickly. Prices were pretty typical of LA ($18-25 a cocktail) but I would say I probably won't come back this late as it's in a shadier part of town. They have a bouncer and it was fine inside, but it's not a place where you can bar hop if that's what you're looking for as the area is seedy. Would be interested to try the food next time, but again, the safety and comfort of the light of day.

    NOVEMBER 26.2025…read more I've been through many iterations of The Library Bar over the years... from small and cozy secret bar for those that work in the looming skyscrapers of Downtown LA to being some noisy urban hip hop affair that served godawful drinks (see my past review!), and on back to being a calm and casual neighborhood bar again. The interior never changes... dark... illuminated by candlelight... the bust of Shakespeare over the fireplace, the shelves of old books-- all of it remains intact. But this latest Library Bar seems to have finally dialed in what was always sorely missing in that it showcases a conscientious staff that all seem to know how to mix drinks while treating the customer well by leaving them be. On one night my date and I share a "Black Manhattan," basically a Manhattan with the generous addition of Averna, and it's terrific. On another night, I go for Happy Hour and a few pints of Guinness on draft that are surprisingly proper and go well with their excellent and, I'm told, homemade Hummus & Veggies Plate. The music at this current Library Bar is pretty much on point and is never so loud as to interfere with the conversations that patrons seem to come here for... something you should come here for too, and maybe at Happy Hour specifically if you're looking for a nice bump in your day and to spend an hour, well, happily.

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    Classic Burger

    Library Bar - The Black Manhattan ~ the classic with the addition of Averna... delicious.

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    The Black Manhattan ~ the classic with the addition of Averna... delicious.

    The Green Room - Cocktail lounge hidden inside Castaway with stunning views

    The Green Room

    4.6(682 reviews)
    10.9 mi
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    This was my first time at the Green Room, but I've been to Castaway a handful of times! Parking is…read morevalet only. Make sure to make a reservation. I've been wanting to come here for years and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the drinks were fun and tasty. I loved the presentation of the drinks. We were seated outside, so it was nice to enjoy the view. Next time I'll have to try and sit inside to see what that's like. I wish I could remember the name of our server to shot her out, because she was amazing!

    The appeal of this place is not offset by the negatives…read more It's really marketed as more of an exclusive experience. Kind of like a speakeasy. The service is a one out of five for sure. We had two separate servers because one went home during the middle of our dinner and both were equally horrible. Not even exaggerating when I say we waited at least 15 minutes after we asked for the check and there were probably only 10 tables in the entire restaurant. And we had to call her back over to ask for a second time. SMH. The food although flavorful was so ridiculously priced it was not even funny. I got a "ribeye ". Was literally eight thin slices of steak, like 1" x 1" size for $42! No, I will not be coming back here for so many reasons. The view is great. Castaways is definitely not what it used to be in the way of quality but at least you get more and you get the view. But definitely not worth it going to this place. It was quite a frustrating evening. Also, if you do decide to go here, just bring a coat when it's a little bit cooler in the evenings cause it does get cold up here and getting the staff to manage the heaters correctly is a whole other frustration. Oh, and valet is your only option for parking up here. It's kind of crazy because a few years ago you could just go park in the lot or the garage that's available there but now they're charging you $11 and it's chaos. I will say that the view up here is great though so if you're willing to forgo all of that for a view for like a one time date or something like that, it might be worth it

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