I wish I loved this place because the food and wine are delicious, but the staff is so incredibly rude. Everything is so overpriced it feels like they are intentionally letting you know you are not good enough to be one of their customers. You can get this type of food and wine at 99 other places with nicer employees, easier parking and much less attitude. The staff behaves as if this was a high school not a wine bar. Do yourself a favor and don't come here. I highly recommend the classic LA ambience at other close by establishments such as The Oaks on Bronson, the Alley in Silverlake or The Cara on Western instead. This place is like a bad Ryan Murphy series. It takes itself way too seriously. I've given them over 4 chances to change my mind since I live around the corner, and they never cease to amaze me when it comes to their entitled snotty staff & overpriced alcohol plus the parking is absolutely impossible! I even had to help customers break out of the parking lot one evening because the gate closes at a particular hour, and the restaurant doesn't even bother to tell you the gates shut at a particular time way before the restaurant closes. you're on your own, good luck getting your car out! avoid this place like the plague. I wish I could get back to $500. I've spent here over the past two years. read more

This was my first time visiting, and unfortunately, the experience left a very poor impression.During my visit, I bussed my own table, which had 8 empty glasses and no one around to pick up. I graciously took them to the counter. I was surprised and uncomfortable when the bartender openly complained about the tip I left. This interaction felt unprofessional and unnecessary, particularly given that it was my first visit and no effort was made to provide a level of service that would warrant such a reaction. I believe feedback regarding gratuity should never be expressed directly to a customer, as it creates an uncomfortable environment and reflects poorly on the establishment. I expected a higher standard of professionalism and customer service. I am sharing this feedback in the hope that it will be addressed and that future guests will have a more positive experience. read more

"Staring at the ceiling... I can feel you trying doors I'd opened up before..." Down on the far east end of Hollywood Blvd where Thai Town and Los Feliz meet in East Hollywood you might find yourself at a hidden gem known as Tabula Rasa Bar, a little big wine bar with the beats, bites, sips and vibes you didn't even know you were missing. From 2pm until Midnight, 7 days a week - this casual chic romantic groovy intimate wine, beer and nom spot is serving up the best tunes, service and assortment of beverages with great food to pair it all with. Take a dip of the Hot Soft Pretzel, dive into the Pepita Dip (roasted pumpkin seeds), Kale Caesar Salad (large or small - vegan option available), the pickle plate, marinated olives, chili lime almonds and some many great choices to please your palate, "Play you however many times I want, yeah I'll play you like a slow song..." "I'll keep you spinning..." like the choice music, first come first serve seating inside, back patio or front patio overlooking the boulevard. With white, red, pink (rosé), orange, bubbles (sparkling), rice (wine aka sake), and spritz/aperitivos for by the glass options. Draft craft brews domestic + imports, not to mention canned or bottled options for an awesome range of lagers, ales, cider, stout, ipas, pilsners and then some. You're fully covered for a variety of beverage needs including some top choice non-alcoholic drinks like their Zero Riesling, Kally Berry Fennel, Pilsner and super Ghia Spritz. You'll feel welcome every time you step in, good wi-fi, clean and easy restroom access for customers. As Tabula Rasa would say, "When you're here, you're family." Very much open to all, live music on occasion, incredible DJs on Thursdays (my favorite night). It's a short stroll from the Redline Station at Hollywood/Western, very walkable, bike friendly, local street parking (see restrictions) and/or a convenient rideshare away. And how ever you venture to TRB, know it's always worth it and a cool place to be. Check out their Thai Town Bar Monthly Wine Club! And inquiry about hosting an event - birthday, college graduation and various occasion friendly. read more

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I'd be thrilled with this place, were it not for the service I received. It's in a great spot on Hollywood Blvd. with pretty easy-to-find parking on nearby side streets. It's aesthetically pleasing, sophisticated and airy. The drink I had (a vermouth spritzer) was a unique find on the menu, and quite tasty. However, the bartender was friendly only when trying to get me to order more drinks. I understand that bartenders adopt a façade of sparkling customer service to provide a fun, extended experience. It was just jarring that this particular libations peddler was so attentive when he thought I'd order another round, and when I said I wasn't sure yet, the smile literally dropped from his face and he walked away, ignoring me as I was adding a lighthearted comment (which pertained to my thinking about another drink). There were only 2 other patrons in the bar whom he'd just served, so there was no need to dismiss me hastily to serve a line of people. Of course, I know that he only cared about getting more business and more money from me - but someone skilled in customer relations would never make a guest feel this way. It's like riding Space Mountain with the lights on. I'll come back to give them another shot. It's unfortunate that a little rudeness, or carelessness, left such a sour taste to overpower a delicious drink. read more

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Perfect setting for an afternoon hang. Ideal for some time with a book, a glass of something interesting and fantastic music as the backdrop. I didn't try any food, but it smelled lovely. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. This may be my new end of weekend wind-down spot. read more

chill vibes great selection of wine and beer. i will definitely be back soon! great music!!!!

Just found this bar last week! Glad I did drinks are cheap and it's walking distance from me. Cool that they were playing records when I went. Will be coming back to try the food out! read more

Tabula Rasa is my go to spot. The staff are super friendly and always have great recommendations. I learned a ton after joining their wine club and going to tastings, they're always happy to answer questions and help you explore new wines. I love going for happy hour and snagging a beer and a Cuban sandwich. They have Bavik Super Pils on draft! The wines are approachable and if you want to get deep into the funk zone you can do that too. Bonus points for being dog friendly and having two(!) cute outdoor patios. read more

My favorite bar in LA! & I go everywhere I love tasting wines before I order & that's the MO here, bottles always being tipped. (The spritzers--I love a spritzer, and summer's nearly here--are excellent, too.) They also have a tight lil food menu comprised of the very best bar noshing from olives to pickles to soft pretzels to tinned fish & cheese boards, all prepared in house. It's as if the Tabula Rasa crew colonized my mind & projected what I want a bar to be. Without my even having to articulate it, they anticipate my needs. I wish they were my boyfriend. Srsly ppl what more could you want from a place to hang with friends or work "naughty" (they open at 2p weekdays ) or read solo at the bar. You won't leave without having the best convo you've had in a month and/or making a friend from a stranger. read more

This spot is very chic, very cute, nice spot for a date or night out with friends. Service was legit. I would come back. I only got drinks and olives, will have to try other stuff next time. read more

Another accidental find. Our local spot had a one hour wait so we left our car where we parked it and walked here instead. We were determined to have wine and didn't necessarily want to wait a full hour for a table. We also didn't want to drive again only to find no parking on a Friday night so we walked the 5 mins here. There was no wait here. We walked in and beaded to the bar. I stood back a d let my friend take the wheel. We walked over to the back area with our drinks thinking we'd chill there, but it was more for the smokers so we found a table inside instead. I'm not sure I figured out what the vibe was. The music was definitely loud. I'm sure it would be bothersome had the genre blasting wasn't to someone's liking. They were playing 80s so I was chill. One of the bartenders came over to drop off our cheese plate so my friend asked him for round 2 of drinks. He sarcastically snapped at her saying this wasn't table service and he wasn't her waiter so she needed to get up and go to the bar if she wanted another drink. I was kind of taken aback, but knew he meant well so I didn't want to make a big deal of it. He ended up taking our order before he went back to the bar. We did enjoy the two orange wines we got and the cheese board, but the experience as a whole did not make me want to come back. Additionally, there was a party right at the entrance who were so loud the lady next to them ate her food so quickly so she could bounce. She was dining alone and looked my way a few times to acknowledge the loud group next to her. read more

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Absolutely perfect bar, great vibes, good service, bar seating, tables and booths inside plus like maybe 15 or so seats on a back patio. Great selection of wines including fantastic chilled reds and orange wines. Would absolutely come back read more

I'm not a wine drinker but the service and vibe lured me in! And then I ended up staying for a few hours and finding wines that I truly enjoyed. It was an approachable way to get into wine but not lacking in quality at all. Woot read more

Came here on a Friday night with a friend visiting from DC and we immediately thought, oh wow, as Elder millennials, we were not cool enough to be here. We saw a lot of 20 somethings which was fun to people watch. We each tried some natural wine and had a great time catching up. A nice cozy bar where you can actually hear who you're talking to. read more

This bar is great if you need somewhere to be on your laptop at happy hour. Unless it is later in the night, the music is wildly too loud and you can't hear yourself think let alone carry a conversation. oh! also, be aware that sometimes the entire patio will be taken over by poets reading their suicide letters out loud, and will give you snide looks if you try to go outside to enjoy the patio...this bar has no idea what to do with itself, absolutely trying to cater to too many things. read more

What a wonderful wine bar! The service was exceptional and the staff were so friendly! We loved our whole experience and will definitely be back. PJ the manager was a delight. read more

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I went here for the first time and had a great time. Very cute little wine bar ! The cheese plate is off the charts. perfect for a first date, or a casual hang :) read more

This place felt laid back early in the evening when I was there. I took advantage of the Monday night experience when you can taste grand cru wines by the glass. There is some street parking and some meters. Service was good but also wasn't memorable the way that some bar experiences can be. read more

What a fantastic place! The staff, drinks and food was amazing. Hidden gem and a must try if you're in the area.

I really like this spot, the beer list is pretty good, the first time I went I had beer than the 2nd visit I had the natural wine which was pretty dam good and I don't even drink wine. The staff is helpful with my wine questions. I would say check them out for happy hour. read more

Have been meaning to come here for quite some time. Always a big fan of intimate wine bars like this (in the vane of Bar Bandini, Covell, El Prado) and Tabula Rasa made its cut as the newest addition to that list. Stopped by on the way home from errands on a whim, so did a solo walk-in. The bartenders were so friendly. All their wines are natural so they walked me through some choices, even encouraging some tastings of others while I was there. A private event was being hosted in the back patio when I was there but I snuck a peek and the space is adorable. Also loved people stopping in to buy bottles to go. They serve food and there are happy hour specials if you're there at the right time. Will definitely be returning soon. read more

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My friend lives in the area and recommended this place- it did not disappoint! We've been coming here on a weekly basis for a glass of wine. I love the white wine selection and the interior has a cute vibe. It is certainly popping in the evenings- especially on Thursday and Friday evenings. Also, get the pretzel! It's so filling! On some days they have a vendor for smash burgers outside and those are pretty bomb! read more

a banger date spot - wine is super reasonably priced why is it rocket science that a well priced drink will attract more people and lead to more revenue. beyond me. anyways really felt the blank slate vibes here read more

Cute wine bar in Hollywood! It's away from the hustle and bustle that is Hollywood Blvd. There's a crowd, but you are able to get a drink quickly at the bar. Nice selection of wines and the sakes available are delicious!!! read more

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https://youtube.com/shorts/BjTPXwarRPM?feature=share Beautiful little gem tucked in east Hollywood I absolutely love the live jazz played on Sundays But the reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because although they do serve food, it's really not for everyone I'm sure the taste is amazing, but they only have like Cuban sandwiches (pork) and olives which just meh haha If only they had options like chicken breast, rice, pastas, or even just sandwiches that didn't have pork haha But anyways the drinks are great and the workers are nice! just so hard to enjoy when can't really eat here, not sure if it's worth adventuring all the way over for just a drink read more

The bartenders were very rude. My party wanted to order a bottle of wine and the bartenders did not offer any assistance even when asked. When we did choose a bottle they scoffed and laughed at our choice. The experience felt very alienating and pretentious. read more

The Cuban sandwich made by Mike was amazing. Best ever not to mention the pears and appetizers as well as the amazing wine selection. Very hospitable staff particularly Mike. Very welcoming and always gracious with a smile. Wonderful ambiance and overall perfection. read more

Got there early. Only a few tables were taken. The place was pretty empty and there were four bartenders. I ordered a Cuban sandwich at the bar and was told to sit at a table. The place was pretty empty and there were four bartenders. I waited over 30 mins and got nothing. The place was pretty empty and there were four bartenders. Finally a bartender was wiping a table beside me when I asked about the Cuban sandwich. He went behind the bar and started making it. The place was pretty empty and there were four bartenders. The Cuban sandwich wasn't great. read more

Such a moody vibe and a hidden gem of the neighborhood. Parking is tricky, so plan ahead if you're meeting friends. Meters available and street parking. Five of us sat in a booth, which was a little tight, so I wouldn't say this is the best place for groups. Went during happy hour and enjoyed a nice red. The bartender has a strong knowledge of the wines, so I appreciated that. Their happy hour menu is good too - definitely recommend the pretzel! read more

Excellent ambiance and service. Good selection of wines Tom is the best!!!! I love how comfortable it is to have work meetings or get togethers. read more

Today a bartender poured wine splashing on the hand and on the menu. The bartender didn't apologize for it. This has never happened before at any other wine bar. Please be kindly mindful when you are pouring wine and if you do splash all over your customer's hand and menu, please apologize. Thank you. read more

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Cool bar with a nice beer/wine selection in East Hollywood. They were busy on a Saturday night, but it was easy to get a table. They have a little wine shop in the back with a unique selection of wines to take home. Parking in the neighborhood waas a little tricky, but not impossible. If you're driving, do try and give yourself 5-10 minutes to find a spot! read more

This was a great place to grab a quick meal and drink after work or right before hitting the town for the night. Main notes, great service. The bartenders are friendly and make you feel welcome. I tried a few of the food options and they were all great. The Cubano sandwich is one of the best I've ever had; a must have. What was interesting was they make their own mustard! And it's amazing! It's only beer and wine, but they make some good combinations that you don't get at other places. They have a large courtyard in the back with a nice ambiance. This is a good place for a date night, hang out with friends or just gray a quick drink and meal while you chill. read more

I actually had a first date here. Was busy enough to be interesting but cozy enough to sit at a table and talk while we tried some great glasses of wine. In the heart of Los Feliz neighborhood. Charming and fun place with a curated selection of good quality. organic and natural wines read more

We had our team holiday party last night here for 10 people. It was a blast! The ambience is so warm and gorgeous, wine selection is interesting and the happy hour is a great deal. Nicole took care of our whole group and we had an excellent time. I'd highly recommend this spot for a date, a big group, or just catching up with a friend. It's hip while also feeling really laid-back. Hard to find that relaxed vibe in Hollywood! read more

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Great wine great food and a welcoming staff The vinyl selection is fabulous. Highly recommended. Crazy good wine choices! read more

come early on a Saturday, get a table, stay a while, leave before they start bumpin' music and it gets obnoxiously loud. this is a great first date spot if you like a first date that is a maximum of 3 hours long. this is a great place to catch up with a friend you haven't seen in a while. the anchovies gave me indigestion but everything gives me indigestion these days so i won't take it too personally. read more

So rad. My new fav spot. They play jazz on vinyl, very nice dimly lit atmosphere with some Brooklyn-esque exposed brick, I had the scarcarello?! I think. Red very up my alley, full bodied, tannic but still good balance of fruit. Also it's open till 2 on weekends?! As a wine bar ?!!! Game over. Love it read more

Great wine selection and tasty bites. Chill music with good ambiance. The bartenders are also knowledgeable and help you find the right wine. read more

Came for the wine, although they only had 3 whites on the menu? We added the Cuban sandwich to our order, although it came out burnt on both sides. They don't appear to have trained cooks. The bartenders made our food at the bar, preparing it with their bare dirty hands. It wasn't a pleasant experience to watch, or eat. Unfortunately, we will not be coming back here. read more

Tabula Rasa Bar - The Cuban sandwich - came out burnt on both sides. They don't have trained cooks. The bartenders make the food with their bare dirty hands. - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California