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    The Nice Guy

    3.1 (869 reviews)
    Open 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Brian P.

    Sad! nowhere does it say on their website that there's a dress code. I had reservations with 3 friends , one in from New York City to finally spend some time together and enjoy a nice dinner. I was so looking forward to experiencing this place. I had no idea that, although I was wearing a collared shirt, jacket and new Ralph Lauren shoes, I would be turned away for wearing nice shorts.. It's a great vibe but honestly, it is so dark, no one would even know that I wasn't wearing full length pants. I just left and told my friends to enjoy dinner but definitely a sad situation. So much for being called " The Nice Guy " !! My friends called afterwards and said others arrived in shorts and were given the opportunity to go out on the patio. That was never offered to me !!!

    Chicken Parm
    James L.

    What a moody vibe this restaurant gives off when you walk in. Give your eyes a moment to settle cause it is very dark in here, so much so our waitress placed a little reading light on our table. The decor of this place lends itself to classic Hollywood era booths and tables, and gold accents, really stylish for a date night or a night out. The food itself, we found to be very acceptable... we enjoyed everything. From the Calamari, to Rigatoni Bolognese pasta, to the Chicken Palliard, everything was solid. The Rigatoni Bolognese in particular was really good here. Looking forward to coming back to try their other pastas and pizzas.

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    Alexandria A.

    Drinks & food were good, service was fine. Overall middle ground experience- nothing was amazing and nothing was absolutely terrible. While at the bar, my partner asked the bartender to choose any drink from the menu for him, he then proceeded to make him the same drink I ordered. It seemed a bit lazy. We obviously wanted to try different things and he chose to take the easier route which was very off putting. We were sat 45 mins after our reservation time directly behind the host stand at a table that was obviously the worst in the house. We wouldn't complain however we were celebrating an anniversary and are Chase Reserve Members so I just expected a normal table for the occasion. I'd suggest coming here for drinks with friends opposed to a nice date night but overall fine!

    Ariana G.

    My girlfriend and I came on a Monday for their Martini Meal Monday ($30 for the meal, $10 martinis), and honestly... such a fun deal. We made a 6:30 PM reservation right when they opened at 6, and although it started off pretty empty, it filled up fast. Our waiter, Luther, was great attentive, quick to fix things, and super on top of service the entire time. For drinks, she ordered the lychee martini and I got the espresso martini. The lychee tasted almost like lemonade (so smooth it made me question if there was alcohol ), but the espresso martini? 10/10, absolutely recommend. Food-wise, it was a mix of hits and misses. The Nice Guy burger was definitely the star of the show so good. There was a small mix-up with my fries (I upgraded to truffle fries but initially got regular), but once I mentioned it, Luther fixed it right away, no issues there. The one dish I wouldn't order again is the rigatoni vodka. It came out pretty undercooked (a bit too al dente), so we sent it back, but even after that it was still on the harder side. The sauce itself had good flavor, but the shrimp were really small, and overall it just didn't hit for me. That said, the overall experience was still really solid. The ambiance is super aesthetic, cozy, and perfect for a cute night out. It does get pretty loud once it fills up, but it's manageable. Service-wise, there's a lot of teamwork runners, refills, everything moving quickly..which I appreciated. Parking is mostly street parking,sometimes you'll find a spot, but be prepared to pay just in case. I also rolled the dice on doubles and ended up getting a free martini meal, which made the whole experience even better. Also forgot to mention there is live entertainment which was a $4 fee. Overall, I'd definitely come back, just with a more selective eye on what I order next time. 10/10 for the deal, drinks, and vibes..food is a bit hit or miss.

    Zenia D.

    One of my favorite restaurants to dine with my friends. I recommend to book a reservation with time as it is a very popular location. The food and the drinks are amazing. The service is the best.

    Espresso martini, lychee martini
    Sheila J.

    I enjoyed Martini Monday at The Nice Guy. $10 Martinis? Sign me up. I love that this is a late happy hour because allot of places end so early for us 9 to 5ers. We enjoyed two rounds of $10 martinis which were so good. I won a Lychee Martini, rigatoni bolognese and Caesar salad. The pasta was on the firmer side. There drinks are not to be missed. The interior was very vibey and aesthetic. Valet was $20 but on a Monday night, parking isn't too bad. The service was fabulous and we enjoyed our time here. The live jazz is a nice touch. I'll absolutely be returning the next time I'm in the mood for happy hour.

    8pm reservations for a birthday. $500 for a table of 4 people, no alcohol. Mediocrity was the goal of the service staff. The dudes in vests and bow ties were on it. But our waiter missed the mark multiple times. Steaks were not cooked to correct requested temps. Table was beyond too dark, asked for a second candle and just before we were done eating we were brought an amber colored light so we could see. Kinda funny. Biggest issue was just how salty our meal was. The eggplant parm had so much salt i could not eat it. Almost burned and was bitter. The same issue with the burger just too salty. Yukon potatoes, no flavor. Kale salad, too tough. Brussels sprouts, nothing special But, Fried mozzarella was very good. Truffle fries, good. Pistachio panacotta and the bread pudding, so great! Overall, every person at the table was disappointed. Not a $500 meal. Thanks One star is for the environment, pretty people. One for the desserts and fried mozzarella. They even knew we were celebrating a birthday but didn't put a candle on a dessert. Hah

    Sara V.

    The Nice Guy was such a great experience. The aesthetic is awesome and the whole place has a really cool vibe. The garlic bread was delicious, and the pasta was amazing too. Everything felt like the perfect mix of great food and atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

    Spaghetti Pomodoro
    Terra B.

    I personally don't see the hype. The chicken parm was soggy, soggy breaded chicken under a blanket of cheese. The spaghetti was decent. The cheesy garlic bread came out cold. The rigatoni was the best item we got honestly, if I ever did return I would only get that. Our server was OK. We were seated in the outside patio in the back of the restaurant so couldn't say much about the ambiance.

    Yulissa C.

    I went once this past weekend for Martini Monday and have been recommending it to everyone I know already lol. This is a top place for a girls' night / girl dinner lol, or in my case my man actually brought me here and it felt like such an intimate and romantic date night. They have a special menu on Mondays featuring their famous martinis, and they had 5 to choose from. I ordered the lychee martini with my meal and decided to order an espresso martini with tequila as my dessert lol. Their menu for dinner is literally perfection; it comes with an entrée, appetizer, and martini for $30! Which is insane because living in LA you realize that drinks often go up to pretty much that price - for just the cocktail. There are three different options you can pick from, and I picked the one that includes a Caesar salad (so flavorful but not heavy - honestly I loved it), a caviar bump, and a side of garlic fries. It was called "girl dinner" and was literally that--everything I could ever crave for dinner. My boyfriend got the entrée that came with a delicious savory burger and fries like mine, and also paired it with a lychee martini. We were so content with the food, and to top it off the ambiance gave Frank Sinatra fall vibes. There was a live performer that played jazz and classic music, the lighting is moody and the seating is very comfortable. I'm 100% coming back very soon! I would give it a 6/5 stars if I could.

    Rigatoni Vodka Pasta (gluten free)

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    The ambiance was absolutely wonderful and so was the service. Marcus at the bar was amazing!

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    Is there music or happy hour? If so, what days & times?

    Is there valet?

    $15 now

    How is this place on a Saturday night? Does it play hiphop or R&B. What is the ambiance like. Are the staff accommodating to a large party? Are you able to dance for a little?

    You should be fine on Saturday. Music I am not sure. The ambiance is very modern and trendy. I'm sure you'll be fine with a large party and not I don't think you can dance.

    18 and over?/

    If you go early it shouldn't be a problem. We took my 10 year old and they allowed him in.

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    Melrose Umbrella

    Melrose Umbrella

    4.2
    (704 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Pulled up for happy hour after work yesterday. Found this spot on Yelp. Found a parking spot around…read morethe corner in the residential neighborhood. The restaurant is beautiful and reminds me of being in Mexico. A Spanish theme and style. A lot of seating and it's also spacious with an outdoor patio that is open to the customers and also widely used for many event. Everything was clean from what I noticed. The music volume was tolerable as well as the selection of choice. Felt like I was on vacation for a min. A great spot to have drinks. A great to spot to meet up or even come for a date. The Melrose Mule was cool. Very refreshing like the bartender mentioned. It was different than the usual mules I get. And the Improved Whiskey was like having an Old Fashion and Whiskey Sour together. It did not disappoint. I also had an attentive bartender who had a good attitude. Didn't take long for him to make my drinks nor put in an order for a smash burger. The smash burger was acceptable. It was good, however, I was expecting something a little bit bigger in size. I like the presentation with it being wrapped in foil. It was cooked perfectly, it was hot and flavorful. No complaints other than the size. I wouldn't mind pulling back up for another happy hour when I'm back in the area. They have some more drinks I would love to try.

    I've always had an amazing time here but last night our waiter was so pretentious and rude…read more He had a terrible attitude all night and you can tell he was not in a good mood. Though it's okay to have off days, it is not okay to be annoyed at customers. I promise you we were not difficult at all and placed easy orders. It was only two of us. A bit disappointed in last nights experience as this was my go to place around home

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    Inside
    Fish & chips.
    Fish & chips.
    My favorite rosé and the beautiful ambiance.

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    My favorite rosé and the beautiful ambiance.
    Her Little Bar

    Her Little Bar

    4.2
    (38 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Her Little Bar is a great spot and the vibe is significantly improved under the new ownership. It's…read morealready attracting a fun and friendly mixed crowd of locals as well as people from across the city looking for an agro-free good time. The bar staff know what they are doing and they are welcoming, chatty and chill. It feels like they actually want you there! My wife and I already love to swing by for a couple of post dinner drinks but we'll be back for some game day fun too - they have a bunch of screens. They don't do food BUT the couple who now own Her Little Bar also own a bunch of the restaurants nearby (Her Thai, Met Him At A Bar, and the recently opened The Night We Met). There are other great options too and whatever you go for, you can eat it in the bar. There's a good selection of drinks and the cocktails are solid. We already have a solid pub/microbrewery but this is a great bar with a different vibe. A bar has been in this location for years but we really love this new incarnation. The corridor between Wilshire Blvd and W 9th is becoming a great pocket for food and drink with good people looking for BS free good times and the Her Little Bar crowd, staff and management are a great example that. A welcome addition to the neighborhood.

    I came here with friends on a quiet Wednesday night. There are a lot of good choices for bars in…read morethe area but I am so happy we came here. They had a good selection of beers and my friends got their cocktails done perfectly. There was maybe one to two other people in this bar when we walked in. We had a booth all to ourselves. A good night at a solid bar in the neighborhood. I was a local, I'd be here more often.

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    The iconic mermaid and my beer
    The iconic mermaid and my beer
    Her Little Bar
    Her Little bar Bartender Vinny was great host and he was attentive and great service. This place is an amazing dive bar.

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    Her Little bar Bartender Vinny was great host and he was attentive and great service. This place is an amazing dive bar.
    Cold Shoulder Bar

    Cold Shoulder Bar

    4.1
    (60 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    The cutest hole in the wall bar that I have found. Stumbled upon it by accident and fell in love…read morewith the ambiance. It's dark but has warm lighting and really cool decor such as upside down stools and fireplaces on the ceiling. My bartenders Matt & Kelsey were super friendly & made some fire drinks. The menus are aesthetic to look at because drinks are categorized by type of liquor, each drink described in detail and each description is accompanied by a picture of what the drink is supposed to look like. However, there is no food menu just alcoholic drinks. I found parking across the street where the CVS & WholeFoods are located. I didn't have any issues, but I only parked there for about 2 hours. Right before I left, the bartenders helped me discover a secret entrance to the bar next door. When you walk in you'll notice a bookshelf, if you slide that bookshelf to the right, you'll open the entrance to the bar next door. Pretty cool! Will definitely come back again.

    Vibe: So cute!!! The decorations are upside down. If I ever…read moreneed to bring friends from out of town somewhere, I would bring them to this place. It's unique and the vibes are chill. it's also not too loud so ya'll can talk. Could be a good spot for a date. Drink: They have a lot of creative and unique drinks on the menu, so it makes me more inclined to come through to try all the different drinks. I happened to visit during the work week, so I couldn't get too crazy. lolol Mr. Roake: 5/5 There's aloe in it!

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    Upside down bar!
    Upside down bar!
    Upside down bookcase entrance from next door's Blue Collar bar.
    Upside down bookcase entrance from next door's Blue Collar bar.
    Cold Shoulder Bar

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    The Aviator

    The Aviator

    4.4
    (54 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    We were walking by going somewhere and happened to pass by here and this place is cool!!! The…read moreambiance is fun and the owners are sooo nice and accommodating! The drinks were really yummy too and they were strong! They were so passionate about their bar and really leaned into it for the bit. If you want a fun night out or get a casual drink, definitely recommend checking them out !!

    "Please fasten your seat belts and place your trays in the upright position as we prepare to land."…read more Yep, The Aviator is the closest thing you will get to being on an airplane! The place is so cool and oh, so fun! The Aviator is a magnificently decorated and themed airplane bar which has a first class and coach section seats that are exactly like being on a real airplane along with seat belts, trays and movable arm chairs and a Flight Attendant bell to request service! Food: we were treated to fries which were delicious! The Aviator offers a nice appetizer menu along with specialty drinks themed to the bar. We ordered Aperol Spritzes and they were delicious and refreshing! All reasonably priced too, yay! They have "cart" service too which added to the airplane themed experience! Service: Splendid! The Bartender and Flight Attendant were attentive and friendly! My friend and I had a blast of fun and plan to visit again soon! If you haven't been to The Aviator yet, plan to do so! You'll be glad you did!

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    They even have oxygen masks!
    They even have oxygen masks!
    Chicken bites, amazing
    Chicken bites, amazing
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