We had such a great experience at The Hollywood Rooftop Restaurant & Bar. The food was delicious,…read moreand the portion sizes were incredibly generous. I ordered the American breakfast, which was filling, flavorful, and a great value. The tiki flight was also a highlight and such a fun way to explore the different drinks and discover what you like. The colada was by far my favorite! The rooftop itself has a wonderful atmosphere--it feels open and lively while still offering a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood Boulevard. The celebrity wax figures placed around the rooftop add a playful, uniquely Hollywood touch and make for some fun photo opportunities. Great food, creative drinks, generous portions, and a memorable setting. I would definitely recommend stopping by for brunch or drinks while exploring Hollywood.

(This experience occurred on 05/08/26. This review was mistakenly posted for the Madame Tussaud Wax…read moreMuseum.) I've dined at the Rooftop restaurant several times, and I've noticed a general trend: extremely slow service, but tasty food. My most recent visit on Friday, May 8, however, permanently changed my opinion of this restaurant. (I dined in a group of four for a 6:00 PM reservation.) At the start of meal, everything seemed as good as usual: extremely slow service, but tasty food. I ordered the Sea Bass as my main entree and the Garlic Cheese Puffs as my appetizer. Another person in my party also ordered the same entree. After 40 minutes--yes, 40 minutes--the staff begins dropping off our food. They brought everything except my sea bass, but they brought my friend's. After 5 minutes, when it seemed apparent that our waiter wasn't going to check in on us, we signal him over and ask about my sea bass. He quickly says he'll "check on it." Then, 5 minutes later, he returns saying the dish would be right out. At this point, I've been waiting almost 55 mins for a sea bass dish. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy, so this started to become frustrating, especially with the lack of attentive service. Finally, my dish arrives. My partner noticed that the color of my sea bass didn't match the golden brown, crispness of my friend's sea bass. I then cut directly into the center of the fish and discover it's purple and raw. Inedible. Now, it's 7:00 PM. I've waited 1 hour for raw fish? We quickly wave down our waiter and show him the raw fish, which he takes back to the kitchen for a re-fire. Because I was seeing John Mulaney at the Hollywood Bowl at 7:30 PM, I requested the order to be canceled. The manager visits our table and tries to offer me another dish "on the house," but given the time and the fact that I was served raw food, I declined. I didn't want to rush eating my food and quite frankly didn't trust the kitchen to cook more food for me. Flash forward to receiving the check. The manager gave us a 50% discount, which only did two things: 1. It removed the sea bass--but why not just void that dish? Oh, they said they can't do that. That seems odd to me, given the type of restaurant the Rooftop purports itself to be. 2. It gave us $20 off a $200+ bill. By the way, the restaurant still charged an automatic gratuity charge of 20%. I understand that's the Rooftop's policy, which they do state on their website and their menu. But why should the staff receive an automatic gratuity when they clearly forgot to put in my sea bass, then served it raw, and didn't bother to refill our water or check in on us throughout the meal. Again, the restaurant has extremely slow service, but, this time, inedible food. After we pay, the waiter brings my party free shots, which we all politely declined. None of us ordered shots in the first place, drinks yes, but we weren't in that kind of mood. I don't believe the Rooftop did all that they could to make the situation right, and the manager didn't even bother to check in on us at the end of the meal. Her lack of urgency was appalling and, quite frankly, disturbing. I highly doubt she would be okay with this kind of service if she were in my position. I will never dine here again, and will never recommend it. What a shame. This place was starting to become a regular spot for me.

On this 2020 Mother's Day, it was a different atmosphere and needed to be special for celebration…read more Coming to such a beautiful location above Hollywood fit the special time for my wife. We ended up ordering curb-side orders of waffles, quiche and salmon meals, with appetizers, salad and dessert. In preparation, I was sure to bring disinfectant and plenty of gloves and face masks, just in case. As it turned out, we were able to sit a tables more than six feet apart down in the older part of the restaurant named for their fun summer bar and view of swimming pool. It's such a nice memory of days gone by, with an ornate Buddha at the entrance, and the feel of old Hollywood. The food was especially tasty, given the environment and views only this restaurant provides.

Pagoda bar is a beautiful, serene setting a little ways down from the actual Yamashiro restaurant…read more An excerpt from my review on Yamashiro Farmers Market: "There is also access to The Pagoda bar, which is 'semi-adjacent' (below the restaurant). If you're lucky, you can grab a cushion seat and look at the city views...or the people frolicking in the pool below (it's not as great as it sounds; those who have been here will know what I'm talking about). Nonetheless, you will feel some sort of zen while relaxing here." Parking is valet only in this area, although I've seen cars parked along the road going up, could be residents/permit parking only. Don't let this ruin your karma. The last thing you would want is to have a tranquil time, only to roll back down the road and find a lovely sheet of white under your windshield...

Dream Rooftop was a fantastic experience from start to finish! The best part? Breakfast is served…read moreall day, which is always a win. We tried the yogurt parfait, the All-American breakfast with perfectly crispy potatoes, and the chicken and waffles--everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. We also came back for lunch and had the salmon with broccolini, which was cooked perfectly and just as impressive. The service truly made the experience exceptional. Armie took amazing care of us--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. If you visit, definitely ask for Armie! Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're staying at the hotel or near the area for a quick rooftop bite. Dream Rooftop is a must-visit! The rooftop atmosphere is beautiful, with incredible views of the Hollywood skyline and a picture-perfect view of the Hollywood Sign that makes the experience even more special.

A signature view from this Hollywood rooftop venue is the perfect setting for some really good…read morefood. Ordered several starters and all the dishes were delicious and generous. Service was excellent! I'll be back.

Love this place! Had a recent event here and hands down the best customer service. So friendly and…read morenice. The food and drinks here are 10/10 this place has so much history and nostalgia elements. You have to come check it out! It's definitely a local fave. Don't miss out on this. If you're looking to have an event here.. DO IT!!!

This is a very sharp looking bar/restaurant located technically on Sunset Boulevard, but if you…read moreblink, you may miss it. It is tucked just off of Sunset and, sadly, it is easy to miss. I have probably driven by it a hundred times or more without seeing it. Thankfully, I know where it is now and, even better, they have a few dedicated parking spaces behind the restaurant, but good luck with the extremely finicky pay machine. Who knew that "electric owls" were nighttime train conductors? Well, now you know. The train theme is carried through the decor of the restaurant and apparently, this is the site of an old train station. My Sunset Sour was a very nice whiskey sour. They have six nonalcoholic cocktail (mocktail) options, which was impressive. The Grill Daddy Burger (with bacon, cheese, BBQ sauce, and more) was very nice. They were offering fries with crab during our visit and they sounded decadent. Under other circumstances, we would have tried them but couldn't do so this time around. You can hang at the bar, on the outside bar patio, or inside the very cool-looking interior restaurant area. Think 1920s decor, literally 100 years ago, but still awesome today. This is a very nice spot for cocktails, mocktails, and well-made upscale bar food.

Order some hors d'oeuvres & omg ! They were delicious the Hot Wings are THEEE BEEESSSTTTT ! Service…read morewas amazing and very formal a girl can get use to this lifestyle but when it's on my dime I prefer simplicity. It's very upscale I think we over dress but that's ok it's not every day that we dress up anyway . The mood is quaint you can come here on a date business meeting a party like I'm hosting or girls night out or guys night out but wear a coat because it gets cold out here & enjoy the atmosphere & friendly patrons that hang out here.

WOW! Undiscovered intimate roofdeck lounge. No one knows about this place? I have a feeling it'll…read moreget more packed during the summer. Its a lounge at a boutique hotel, usually for guest and barely getting discovered by the general public? Dan the main bartender is awesome and super nice! Very funky and unique drinks. Simple low alcohol content cocktails with ingredients I've never thought of putting together. The space is amazing place for intimate catch up with a friend, events or such. Not much people know about this place?? Hoping they get license for higher content alcohol haha Parking: $22+ hotel parking, or there is a good amount of street and meter parking in the area. This Hotel is by Sam Ash music store.

We held my sister's 40th birthday party here and it was a blast. The bartenders were incredible and…read morethe manager, Angelo, was so easy to work with. They let us in early to set up and were super accommodating while we tore down. All of our guests had a so much fun. 10/10 would recommend if you are looking for a cool spot to have a private event.

This place gave us creepy vibes.. walked right out. Had to follow our gut on this one!read more

Great vibe, friendly staff, good location, and it's open late. Wonderful bar to hit up if you live…read morein the area.

Cute little retro hotel lounge. It's small and usually pretty quiet. Great for a couple friends…read morewho wanna chit chat.

Loved the legendary ambiance. Portions are huge and service was friendly. You can casual or decked…read moreout. We visited from out of town so definitely worth the visit.

The Rainbow Bar & Grill -- A Five-Star Rock 'n' Roll Time Machine…read more If you've never been to The Rainbow, I'm not sure what you've been doing with your life. Taxes? Yoga? Making responsible decisions? Please stop. I first walked through those doors as a teenager, back when hearing the names Tony and Mario made me think I'd accidentally wandered back into a neighborhood off of Mulberry St. in New York. (If ya'know, ya'know) Ha! Over the years, I was greeted by both more times than I can count. Never much for lengthy conversations--just a laugh here, a nod there, and the occasional, "Party of six for Tom Cruise, please," especially when the place was packed. Because apparently that was my reservation strategy. I moved away in the '90s, but whenever I came back to town, The Rainbow was on the itinerary. Eventually I moved back after the turn of the century--which sounds far more dramatic when you say it that way. I have now lived through TWO centuries. Where's my plaque? Through all those years, the order remained sacred: salad, steak, pizza, drinks, and THE BREAD. And not just any bread. Ask for the sweet bread. With butter. This is not a suggestion. This is a constitutional amendment. The food has always been good, the drinks have always been better than whatever nonsense I was pretending I was going to have, and the history of this place? Second to none. The Rainbow isn't merely a restaurant/bar--it's basically a rock 'n' roll archaeological site where the artifacts are still drinking at the bar. From Zeppelin to Lemmy to Motley... Most recently, I stopped in for a late lunch with friends on a Sunday. No circus, no crowd, no need to pretend you're somebody's road manager. Just a laid-back afternoon, good pizza, a few drinks, friendly staff and service right on point. The Rainbow has been around long enough to have stories about people who now have stories written about them. Five stars. Great food. Great people. Great memories. And if you see me walk in and say, "Party of six for Tom Cruise," just seat me. We'll figure out the other five later. --Rock 'n' roll--