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    The Lounge

    4.6 (34 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Preston I.

    Stopped by here for happy hour a couple of times, and each experience was great. First off, shoutout to the bartender. I didn't get his name, but he is always welcoming and on point with the cocktails. The happy hour goes until 8 PM, which is unheard of! Love that. I recommend the patatas bravas and calamari if you want some light bites along with your food. Parking is very easy as the Cardiff Garage is right across the street.

    Ashley D.

    This place is always amazing and has great happy hour. The drinks are always balanced well and the bar tenders are very nice and well versed in their craft! They have great happy hour food and such a reasonable price especially for culver city. love it here!

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    Cass F.

    Half off drinks until seven, absolutely delicious. Cool vibes. Try the martini that has cucumber and vodka. I forgot what it's called but it's amazing. It's like fourth or fifth on the menu.

    We got 2 rounds these were so good!
    Carmen R.

    I just found my new favorite neighborhood haunt! My friends and I finally made our way to The Lounge, which is located at the back of Ugo restaurant. This cozy yet chic spot what's the perfect place for us to make a pit stop after our dinner down the road. Once we got there we were definitely excited to see that they have a late night happy hour which we definitely be taking advantage of at a future date. But the main reason we came by is that one of our friends is a big fan of espresso martinis and on yelp, this place came up with number one as an option for us to check out and it did not disappoint! 10/10 for their espresso martinis (made by their incredible bartender Moses). We ordered 2 rounds! Our server Emma was also fantastic...she was attentive and friendly. Also we ordered some late night desserts which I already knew about they wer known for, but we went for some of their tiramisu and gelato... Which definitely was a great way to end the night.

    Ingrid M.

    There weren't many people when we came in. We could sit anywhere. W operated indoor setting at a corner booth. It can sit 6. They did ask us if the bar started getting full would we mind sharing the space. Of course we said no we didn't. My Martini was ok, I tasted more lychee than strawberry. It was a bit tart. The old fashioned was good. The Ricotta crostini was good, the only thing with this dish is that the bread was still soft and not fully toasted. The flavor was there, a bit sweet, but the green apples balances the flavors. The pistachios were a nice touch. The shrimp scampi was good. Only 4 shrimp with the serving though. It was buttery with a barely there kick. It would have been nice to have a small side of bread to accompany it. The service was good. I did see the whole team help each other, including the mixologists.

    Espresso Martini and Margarita Pizza
    Cassia S.

    Absolutely my favorite bar in Downtown Culver, and the happy hour is amazing! Love the Lounge! :)

    Bowie W.

    AMBIENCE: (4/5) - The inside bar is pretty. I personally love the layout of square bars since I feel that no matter which direction you're able to see the bartenders do their thing. There were some lounge chairs located on the sides of the bar too for a more intimate setting for those with slightly larger groups - Overall crowd seems to be young working-age adults, not too old to make you feel the place might not be as hip as you'd hope but not too young to make you feel like you're suddenly the old grandma in the group of kiddos trying to drink their way through college - Music was chill lounge vibes that you can bob your head to while relaxing on the sofas which changed into more "lets go out OUT" tonight clubbing beats as it got later - We sat on the outside by the fire place which was my favorite part of the whole lounge. They had yellow lights overhanging the tops of tall plants that reach the sky. The sofas there were extra comfy and they had 2 fire places with a heater to keep us warm on this cold front we're having SERVICE: (4/5) - Greeted immediately with a smile and was told we could sit anywhere we'd like - Took awhile for any one to come to us with a menu. Not sure if we were supposed to go up to the bar ourselves to ask for one or if it's more table service FOOD/DRINKS: (4/5) - 20th Century (4/5) = okay on the strength of the liquor in there, not too strong that it made me make a face being slapped by the alc but not too weak that I had to question if there was any there at all. It was refreshing & citrusy, everything that I'd expect from a gin based cocktail. Only thing that didn't fully earn the 5/5 is that the flavors weren't anything extremely renovating or original that I haven't tried any where else OVERVIEW: (4/5) - Would come here again. Good vibes and very pretty to sit outside with the fireplace - Drinks could be just the tinsy bit stronger imo but nothing that made me feel like I had to bring up to the bartender - 50% off all cocktails until March! I feel like it was worth it for a drink at the original price, let alone now! - No whiskey based cocktails on the menu right now which both my friend and I thought was odd since cocktail menus usually hit each liquor once to please anyone that might walk through the door. My friend likes whiskey the most and didn't drink much other liquor but they were more than happy to accommodate her with any whiskey cocktail she'd like. Hopefully once they've had time after their grand opening to tweak the menu a bit and cover all their bases

    Portobello mushroom fries. Very good!

    Small lounge in the back of Ugo. We were looking for a good cocktail place and found it! Delicious and unique cocktails with some great bites to snack on in a nice atmosphere. What more could you want! The outdoor patio area is really nice too. Had a blast and will be going back

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    Food was delicious. Servers were friendly and helped my group and I order really good drinks. The energy at this location was amazing.

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    Moses is the best bartender in town!!! He is someone I can trust to recommend the best drinks! He is a jack of all trades!

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    Great happy hour and a super chill place to sit on the patio and enjoy a cocktail during the week!

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    If you're looking for a nice ambiance, delicious appetizers, and cocktails then this place is for you!

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    amazing ambiance here it was so chill we loved the drink selection everything was so good

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    My friends and I finally made our way to The Lounge, which is located at the back of Ugo restaurant.

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    4.4(187 reviews)
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    This is a great place for after work happy hour in a casual ambiance. I came here for birthday…read moredrinks with my family before we headed to dinner nearby. The location has a spacious area filled with a variety of wine options. I picked a Bourgogne Chardonnay from France ($36). We came on a late Monday afternoon and, lucky for us, they have a bar special on Mondays: No corkage fee! They also have Happy Hour-- Monday to Friday from 3-6pm. The Chardonnay was divine! I would totally return and purchase another bottle. We also ordered a charcuterie board and took advantage of their happy hour special for $20 (pick two-- one cheese and one meat). We opted for the 'Humboldt Fog' Chèvre as our cheese option and the Bresaola for our meat option. Both were delicious, but the chèvre was truly exquisite. We shared one charcuterie board with five people and it was enough; however if you're on the hungry side, I suggest two charcuterie boards for five or six people. In addition to meat and cheese, it comes with crackers, some pickled veggies, onion jam, candied nuts, whole grain Dijon, and apple slices. On the left side of the venue you have your variety of wine options; on the right side, there's the bar and some tables, plus a small area with other snacks for purchase that pair nicely with wine or beer. They even sell the Torres truffle chips! My only complaint is the service, unfortunately. The lady at the cashier was super friendly, however the bar tender was not so welcoming. When he came over to our table to open our wine bottle, he didn't greet us, smile, or say anything. He took our bottle and opened it and then asked who was going to taste. Not sure if he thought we didn't speak English since we were speaking another language when he came to our table, but overall, we all noticed his attitude and thought it was rather unwelcoming. Because of this experience, I rate this place a 4/5, however, everything else was great!

    Stanley's Wet Goods is a great wine bar where locals can peruse the aisles of their extraordinarily…read morelarge selection of wine, check out beer options in the fridge, purchase some niche cheeses, chocolates, crackers and other items for your charcuteries. High bar shared seating inside but tables outside. They also have a riddle of the day posted above the bar which is fun to solve when you're a little buzzed. Everyone is nice, knowledgeable and non pretentious. The staff has encouraged me to try so many different wines I wouldn't normally do for fear of looking like a noob. I've enjoyed a wide range of wines from an orange one day, a pinot next, a buttery Chardonnay or a spicy Syrah. Every time I'm there it's a fun experiment. :) If you're a lightweight like me, I'd suggest eating a meal beforehand because the menu is pretty light. Street parking or structure in downtown culver is available. You can try the local neighborhoods for free parking, just don't park by my place! lol

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    It was my first time going to Laurel Grill. We had a party of 5 which means you can't make a…read morereservation (since we had kids in tow, we showed up at 5pm on a Saturday and there was no problem getting in). The place itself is very modern and nice. Overall the vibe it basically a Houston's-type place. And service was good. All of the food overall was very good. Nothing really too crazy. To me, the menu is a little... boring. But, I will say everything was tasty. We got the Cajun shrimp salad (which was simple and clean but tasty), a cheese pizza for the kids (which was good!), a brisket French dip (very tasty and a horseradish sauce with a LOT of bite), a vodka pasta (was good but it actually is TOO big a portion to eat by one's self), the Ahi Tuna frites (the tuna was good and served with a nice green sauce), and the grilled cabbage side (with brown butter and some pomegranate molasses--it was actually my favorite thing!). The key distinctive thing about Laurel Grill seems to be that a lot of things get cooked by that fire which really adds a nice smoky touch (like the shrimp and the ahi tuna and the cabbage). My only major complaint would be the fries were just okay. After a minute or two they weren't crispy anymore. As good as everything else was, I thought they would step things up with the fries but they were just average. Anyways, while I overall am not that excited by the menu, it definitely is a great place to go where everybody will be able to find something tasty to eat. And overall, the portions were pretty fair.

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    4.1(644 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Went here on a whim for a weekday brunch and was very happy!…read moreGreat outside area with pretty trees. Scrumptious food and yummy drinks.

    I have been here for Happy Hour but this was my first brunch! So for easter brunch they had a pre…read morefixed menu for $32, included 1 app and 1 main. Drinks: Macha latte was decent. Nothing to revert about. But wow, that mimosa was filled to the rim! I got the speciality weekend brunch spritz. I don't remember what it was call but it was strong and refreshing. Yes. The spritz was strong or my tolerance has gone way down. First course: I was pleasantly surprised by how big the Avacado toast was. It had a jam at the bottom that brought the whole dish together. Like my HH review, some micro greens would have taken my heard back. I just love microgreens! Deviled eggs and croquetts I've tried before. They were both pretty good. Croquetts can't do wrong. Mains: I got the crab Benedict and it was awesome! I filled up on my avocado toast so I took half of it home. There was plenty of crab and the poached egg was running and bright orange. That's some healthy eggs! Fresh toast looked amazing as well, same with the burger. I know the burger was also popular at happy hour for the price but I was told it was very good. I'll have to go next time just for that. Parking: Just park by the paid lot by trader Joe's or off Cardiff. Easier than trying to find parking on that street. The paid lot is $1 free and $1 additional hours. The patio was super charming with all the natural lights and shaded by the trees. The service was decent as well. Will took good care of us.

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    Great food and vibe! Definitely recommend sitting outside on a warm day for people watching!…read more Everything we tried was good. The Saag Paneer, the butter chicken, the chicken korma... the eggplant dish i cant remember the name of lol. Naans were also good though I couldn't really taste the rosemary in the rosemary garlic naan. Overall everything was flavorful, with good texture! Definitely a fan and would recommend! Stay Cheerful

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    A stunning lounge that leans fully into that old money, royal feel. Every detail is intentional…read more Dark wood, rich textures, low lighting. It doesn't just look good, it pulls you into a different mood the moment you walk in. The space is thoughtfully split. One side has a cozy fireplace with lounge seating that feels intimate and elevated. The other side opens up into the bar with dining tables up front, giving it a more social, slightly livelier energy. Drinks are absolutely amazing. Crafted well, balanced, and consistent. But what really stands out is how the ambiance takes over the entire experience. The crowd shows up. Well dressed, confident, and adds to the overall vibe instead of taking away from it. Some places you go just for drinks. Here, the ambiance takes it to another level. It feels like an experience, not just a night out. Reservation needed: Recommended for busy nights but not for the bar/drinks Parking: 5/10 Crowd: 10/10 Vibe: 10/10 Music: 8.5/10 Drinks: 9/10 Price: $$$

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