Clifton has reopened and is under new ownership. They have rebrand themselves to Clifton Los…read moreAngeles. We went here for a GNO and happened to stumble upon trivia night. We played and killed it as the "Lady Killers" team. We won complimentary drinks/snacks and our team lead won a trophy - tiki mug. The drinks were strong. The place is like a quirky giant playground for adults so much to look at despite only 2 of 6 floors being opened. The service was lovely and friendly. Go out and support them - you'll have the best time!

I just have to say that we came here and we love all of the decor and the ambience. The drinks were…read morereally good. The only thing that I don't agree with is that a DJ who was playing music was really good. And then they switched it out and not so good anymore. It's Saturday night at 11 PM.

I really love all the options they have here. Solid and delicious as can be!! I went late this day…read morefor a bowl so they ran out of some sides (which is great bc THATs how I know it's fresh here). Still a great lunch though!

The food is great!! But the manager BRIAN is rude and very…read moreshort with everyone. I'm standing inline and there's a cashier, that's running between the coffee shop part, and ringing in all the people waiting in line. Literally working 2 registers and making coffee. While I was waiting, cause it was lunch so it was obviously busy, the manger BRIAN, got frustrated that, that person, 'wasn't working fast enough'. Maybe don't berate your staff when it's the lunch rush. The staff rocked! Management, not so much.

I returned to diet missile before a concert at the Hollywood Bowl with Tedeschi truck band and the…read moreBlack Crowes. Messhall has a large dining area right on los Felix Boulevard and the menu offers a lot of interesting items, including gluten-free. There's also a wonderful picture of a hero and mentor who taught me a lot about food, Anthony Bourdain. My friend and I split a half dozen raw oysters with Mignonette, lemon and cocktail sauce. The oysters were fresh and went down with all the fixins real easy. I ordered the HAMACHI CRUDO- mango gazpacho, crispy onions, yuzu kosho, salsa macha, cucumber, avocado. Very light and refreshing on a very warm afternoon. My friend she ordered The Bob Cobb with chicken. There are a number of different offerings to sound really good and that is the mark of a good restaurant.

Came here for the $1 oyster deal on Tuesdays, that starts at 6 PM. They ran out of oysters by…read morearound 7:30 to 8 PM, so I would definitely come early. The sides are pretty small for their price. The Crudo only had a few pieces of fish. The biscuits were good, buttery. Happy hour ends at 6 PM, so you could come earlier to get some drinks and then start the oysters at 6 PM. The mai tai was not very accurate, didn't really taste like a true mai tai. Overall, I would come back for the $1 oyster deal, but I wouldn't order anything else next time, only the oysters

It's in construction, I enjoyed a vermicelli pork bun from the Vietnamese place in there…read more Reasonably priced for the area

Corporation Food Hall (aka just "Food Hall") on Spring St is one of my go-to lunch spots or when…read moreI'm craving a small bite or sweet treat. There's a lot of variety here, which makes it perfect if you can't decide what you're in the mood for. Some of my favorites are Gyoza Boyz for their hibachi steak plate, Island To Table Patty Hut for the mild beef patty, and Tea Maru for the Okinawa milk tea slush! They also have a great hot dog spot, Enigma Coffee, and more options to explore. Indoor and outdoor seating plus bathrooms are a huge plus. Overall, it's a solid spot with something for everyone and a great place to mix it up when you're indecisive.

Despite my buddy being born and raised in the LA area, I just took him here for his first time…read moreever. Personally, I'm a big fan of these iconic sandwiches and location. I truly believe this institution is greater than a sum of its parts. One of my favorite places in Los Angeles. Of all the times I went, the service has always been really friendly and just that old school vibe is intoxicating (to me). I didn't realize they had pastrami. It's been a while since my last visit. So I definitely got that sandwich. Just as I expected, really delicious. My friend was a big fan too. Just a great place. That's not too fancy and just hits the spot every time you go.

I really appreciate the history and the vibe here but what I am looking for in the first place is…read morethe actual food. I was driving by and decided to try a french onion soup - the staff was very friendly and my order was ready in minutes. And it cost less than a $10 I got a bowl and it looked very delicious and it kinda was until I started feeling the bitterness from the onion or a broth or something. It was unpleasant to eat. I finished my bowl but I don't think I would ever come back. One and done

I work near here. To get to the cafeteria, you need an LA County badge or sign in with the security…read moredesk. It's in the middle of the building. Beautiful courtyard. Indoor and outdoor seating available. What they do make is delicious. Pasta, burgers, Mexican, chicken, salads, a salad bar. All affordable. But you may want to plan your lunch hour earlier rather than later (like 11:30). If you have your heart set for a specific menu item, you may be disappointed if you don't get there early. Some stuff runs out. If it's gone, they're not making any more. I've been disappointed to have to make a second choice in a moment's notice on two different occasions in four visits. I only have a 30-minute lunch and have little time for a cook to make something. I'm usually ordering something packed up and ready to go. This would otherwise be 4 stars, but it's 3 because they don't always have what I want.

Goodness gracious, where do I begin? Well it began as a mistake, did it not? Leaving the womb? Bad…read moreidea, but those contractions are hard to contradict. Sometimes along the way, I find a home, like Public Works. First I had to observe and report, then I had to observe and report, now I have to observe and report. All that observing and reporting makes me hungry and this cafeteria does not disappoint. I've installed custom stainless steel stuff in this kitchen that I cut out and shaped myself! I've checked behind the fridges and coolers, this place is clean. Cafeterias, Cantinas, Chow Halls, all hold a special place in my heart (they feed me). My bosses are hiring again, why they don't promote first? I'll never entirely understand (I work so hard). I hear these candidates asserting themselves, freezing up, oscillating and bending at the waist. I want to tell them there's an obstacle course for laborer applicants, but they aren't laborer applicants because no one starts from the bottom anymore - it's romantic and old fashioned, it's quaint and rustic, it's over. For me it's the classic novel found on a shelf in the middle of the night, devoured like a piece of meat. Ground chuck, ground floor, it's the parking lot below the ground floor actually, it's the shovel and the gravel, the shot put and the post hole digger, anyways I could go on forever about what it is and what it isn't, but this cafeteria though, what they've got is a griddle where the eggs spread thin before hardening, and then the other ingredients can be wrapped inside a cozy egg blanket, and then it all gets rolled up into a tasty tortilla. There's salsa and a salad bar, there are sandwiches and snacks, coffee and juice, don't be afraid, it's only lunch.

The wife dined here without me but was kind enough to bring me a couple of large slices of the…read moreBURRATA PROSCIUTTO PIZZA. It was a tad salty for my taste but still delicious regardless. I added a bit of shredded mozzarella and EVOO just to cater a bit more to my palate. It was a very nice tasting slice. Very good presentation and taste. RATING = A

We had a great experience at Bottega Louie DTLA. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and…read morefull of flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance was beautiful, lively, and elegant. Unfortunately, the chocolate soufflé was very dry and had almost no flavor, so we ended up not eating it. Everything else was enjoyable, but the dessert was definitely disappointing.

Cute, cozy spot for brunch. Enjoyed the (gluten-free) Succotash bowl that is loaded with white…read morerice, veggies, beans, tomatoes, topped with an egg. Portion was large. If you sit outside they have these 'fly fans' to keep them away.

Ambiance is not too bad they seem to have too many flies and the fan things they have on the table…read moreare out of battery. So you have to shoo the flies while eating. Tables are somewhat dusty for a Saturday that's busy I would hope restaurant owner makes sure tables are ready to serve ppl. Service was good servers are nice! Food looks great but bring salt with you because everything was bland. I was so excited to try the place but we even ordered a variety of items form menu but nothing tasted as it looked. Fatoush salad was missing the fatoush seasoning it was just a mix in of veggies. The steak was ..not good! The veggies that came with it no flavor no salt no seasoning . Yellow curry .. no salt and overpowering flavor of lemon grass. I hate to leave bad reviews for my places but we drove all the way here for the hype and left disappointed with the food. Maybe this was a one of thing but I'd give it a 3 star

If you're looking for an old-school LA bar with history dripping from the walls, Cole's French Dip…read moreabsolutely delivers. My mom and I came here because Michael Connelly mentions Cole's in his Bosch book series--and we're huge fans--so this stop felt a little like a literary pilgrimage. We came on a Saturday afternoon and immediately felt welcomed. The bouncer was super friendly and took the time to explain how everything works: order at the bar, grab a number, and sit wherever you like. Easy and laid-back. Of course, we came for the French dip--the very sandwich Connelly writes about--and it did not disappoint. Cole's claims to be the home of the original French dip, and honestly, I believe it. We both ordered the USDA Prime beef, which came with a pickle and a side of au jus. The bread was perfectly crunchy, the meat incredibly tender, and once you dipped the sandwich into the au jus... pure harmony. Absolute star of the show. I also had a margarita, which was solid, but let's be real--the French dip is the reason you come here. Even though it's a bar, people under 21 are allowed until 7pm, and there's a pool table if you want to hang out and soak in the vibe. The whole place feels like a time capsule in the best way possible. What a great old-school LA institution. We'll definitely be back.

Went here just to be able to say I've gone prior to them closing, honestly, it was a $32 mistake…read more The service was terrible, we sat at the bar and the bartender seemed very annoyed with the fact she had to do her job. I hate to say we felt like a genuine inconvenience for simply wanting to order. We got the 1/2 combo with beef, Swiss and a side of pickled eggs. You'd assume for 20 bucks you'd be getting a relatively large portion, nope, quite literally less than 5inchs of sandwich. It was alright, the au jus was lukewarm, bread was good, not too much meat but the cheese was literally not melted whatsoever. The pickled eggs had no pickled taste, they must've just been put in that day or the night prior. We were out of there quick as a drunk guy had been harassing us the entire time. I won't be missing this place, I regret going to begin with but curiosity and a need to feel like I got to try a piece of history got the best of me. Don't come unless you absolutely can't help it, this place is severely underwhelming at best.