This is a prefect place to get a mixed drink. The bartenders are super friendly. Great vibes all…read morearound. Bartenders choice " You talk we concoct" on the menu is a great way to go. They do not disappoint. Shoutout to one of the owners that made a couple of my drinks. She's amazing!

I love this little place. It's a cozy little spot offering tropical cocktails, small bites and…read morespinning the best tunes. You never know what you'll hear when you walk in but it'll be something good. There is searing along the bar, small booths along the side wall and larger booths and tables in the back. Service is always great. I like to stop in and have the shumai, fries and either a responsible drink or an irresponsible drink in a bucket. The bucket drinks are fun but quite sweet and some come with gummy candies like sharks. Parking is a nightmare but I usually get lucky. Come and stay a while though, it's a good time.

Inkwell was recommended by a friend and after the vibe, service and food from our night out I can…read moresee why. First off, parking is street parking and in the surrounding neighborhood so give yourself a little time to find a spot. The building is a little smaller than I imagined. One decently sized room for the bar, booths and tables. This place fills up fast especially on trivia nights so if you are sensitive to crowded spaces and loud noises (music and all the talking) just be prepared. :) Our group got a nice mix of the pretzel, beef tallow waffle fries and cheese with jam. All topped off with a real nice pilsner. You place your order at the bar and they bring it to you, the bartenders were top notch and really made our group feel welcome. Would come back for sure!

The drinks here are excellent! You order at the bar and they bring your food to you…read more Masala Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Tasted bland but too spicy at the same time. Very one note. The chicken was a little dry and the seasoning on it just tasted spicy to be spicy. No real flavor. The cucumber and slaw also did not help with the bland taste. It really needed an acidic component to bring the flavors out or an aioli. The fries it came with were divine though! I subbed for waffle fries and they were oh so crispy! Corpse Reviver - Get it. Just get it. Refreshing with just the right amount of alcohol I want to taste in my drink hehe. Food came out timely, staff were helpful and attentive. Great place for a group of 4-5 - anymore and it'd be too crowded as they don't have big tables. Loved the vibe of the place. I really want to like LIKE this spot so I think I'll get something else entree wise next time!

I'm part of a monthly meetup group for voice actors and Idle Hour was super awesome in letting us…read moremeet at their venue. We had over 50 people attend and yet the staff was able to make us all feel accommodated! The vibes were great. The food was great. AND there was live music so some of us even danced a bit. Definitely hoping to come back! Thank you Idle Hour!!!

Came here with my girlies for Drag Brunch ahead of St. Patrick's Day and had an absolute blast…read more From the moment we arrived, the vibe was fun and welcoming. Chad from the management team made us feel like VIPs, and our server (whose name I sadly can't remember) was fantastic. At one point I even ended up being part of the show... on stage with a few other audience members, faking an orgasm. Definitely one of those "only at drag brunch" moments. Epic time. The bottomless pineapple mimosas were the real MVP. Let's just say they took me out for the rest of the day... I had to go home and sleep it off. Totally worth it though. Food was solid too. I'd definitely recommend the shakshuka and the chicken & waffles. If you're looking for a lively brunch with great energy, this is the spot.

What an absolutely wonderful evening. It all started with the great customer service on the phone…read morewhen I called to make the reservation. Once we arrived the interior had a relaxed, easygoing vibe, modern but cozy, with stylish design touches that made the whole space feel welcoming and unhurried. Even the waiting area with it's low lit seating surrounded by book cases was really cool. My wife, my sister and I had a wonderful table near the fireplace in the center of the dining area. Nearby were draped booths that would be perfect for a more romantic evening. Our server was, Haley...she was incredible. Very personable, helpful and extremely professional. You'll be in good hands if you're lucky enough to get her! Then the food...Wow. My wife and my sister got the filet migons, watching my wife's euphoric reaction of taking her fist bite made my evening! Omg...thankfully, my wife let me try garlic fries that came with the filets, and they were the best I ever had! I got the Langostino Fettuccine...outstanding. You have to dig a little spicy, which I do...but the vodka cream sauce is the real highlight of this dish. For deserts we got the apple cobbler, the creme brulee and sticky toffee cake. All three were fantastic. But I preferred the cobbler and the toffee cake the most. We didn't get the Le Petit Gateau, their chocolate cake...but we decided to get one to go! HA...it's unbelievably rich and pretty tall and big. It's topped with candied wild cheries...it's two days later and we're still eating this yummy treat. All in all...I would recommend this for any occasion...wether you're looking for just a night out with solid service and great food, to a romantic evening. We got there around 6...but later on there was live music with these two gentlemen on guitars that really played perfect atmosphere music. You can't go wrong with a night out at Firefly!

Firefly in Studio City is great fine dinning. The menu is not huge, but whatever you want they…read morehave. It is beautiful and so elegant. You can dine in or on their wonderful patio. Both are great. Make a reservation or you will be crying. This place is perfect for private events and it is the best for special days like Birthdays or holidays. They have a huge wine list and a full bar. The service is perfect. They know the menu and they never rush you. This is a place to enjoy and not just rush in and out. Their menu has great items. We love it all. They have a Little Gem Salad that you can have has a starter or as an entrée. It is amazing. Their short rib and braised lamb shank is like nothing you have had before. Cooked to perfection with the best seasoning and sauce. All of their sides are great from the mac and cheese to the vert. And their pastas are all great. This place is expensive and we love it for special nights.

Loved it here! Service was soooo attentive and the ambiance was so nicely set up, especially with…read morethe live music playing. We ordered whiskey sours and raspberry beret drinks which were so delicious we had about 4 rounds!!! As for food, we ordered the milk buns, croquettes, the lamb pasta and the crushed potato's and they were all so delicious. 11/10!

Celebrated my birthday here with my boyfriend and truly enjoyed every moment! We were seated right…read morein front of a live jazz band, which made the experience feel extra special. The atmosphere was dimly lit, intimate, and perfect for a date night. I can't remember the name of the drink I ordered, but it was amazing. We started with the milk buns--so fresh, warm, and soft that we almost ordered another round. For mains and sides, we had the branzino, crab campanelle, mushroom side, and crushed potatoes. The crab campanelle was my favorite dish, with the branzino coming in a close second. I would definitely come back for another date night. The bar area is also really cute--perfect if you're coming solo or with girlfriends.

Loved being here. Hosted a small gathering and Joy was so wonderful to work with and the entire…read moregang had a great time here. I'll admit, it took some doing to reach an actual person (found an email through insta), I was told there's a lack of access to be able to update the company's phone number, so google, yelp, every place had an old number, making Catcher in the Rye look like it was closed. The extra work to get in contact with a person was well worth it. Great drinks and food and a welcoming team of staff members combined with an open aesthetic. We felt very cared for and, as the host, I got to relax in the knowledge that we were all in good hands.

My friends and I were looking for a board game bar and this was the only one around us. It's under…read morenew management and needs a lot of help. Pros: free parking in the back, bartender is friendly, food is offered, space is large. Cons: food and drinks were bad, games were minimal, damaged, with pieces everywhere, staff was off putting Examples: - my friend ordered a hot chocolate and said it was the worst she's ever had. The water to powder ratio made it more like tea. She asked for more powder. They brought out a Swiss Miss packet, and made passive aggressive comments about how they were going above and beyond for her and they should charge her double (she's not a picky person so for her to complain you know it's bad) - we only found three games in the place but they were small plastic things like flick the ball into the hoop with all pieces out of the boxes and laying randomly under a tv tray behind a bar table - the food wasn't very good - the waiter didn't remember he needed my payment for the two hours I was there - the menu was basically non existent because their fryer was down and so they couldn't offer most items - it was dark and hard to see anything - the owner and her relative took over our hangout for around 30-40 min, asking us to bring in our "actor friends" and help them get more business.

We visited Tonga Hut during their recent "Spring Time Schenanigans" tiki marketplace event. They…read morehave a tiki marketplace several times a year, and this one was held on a Sunday afternoon from noon to 6pm. It takes place mostly in their rear patio area and parking lot, but a good number of vendors were also in an adjacent air conditioned event room. They have a very small parking lot, but it was occupied by vendors during this event. Do not park in the parking lots of the adjacent businesses, as we were warned when entering the Tonga Hut that cars get towed regularly. There's plenty of street parking in the nearby neighborhood. Entering from the rear, there is a good sized covered patio with around eight benches. We went inside to check it out and grab a drink. The interior is fairly small with four good sized booths, a lounge area with a large J-shaped couch with several small tables, and around ten seats at the bar. It is dimly lit with some basic tiki décor, and has an old-school feel. They had a fixed cocktail menu for this event which is understandable. We stood in line at the bar for about ten minutes, got our drinks and went out to the patio. The bartender was friendly, and didn't seem flustered by the high volume of patrons. I had the Horned Beast O' The Celtic Sea (Oceanus Hibernicus Irish Malt, Jamacian Rum, House Made Falernum & Orgeat, Peach, Citrus, Dash of Cherry Heering, $13). She had the Leprechaun Grog (Three Rums, Lime, Grapefruit, Honey, Spice, Soda, $14). Both drinks were good, were served in souvenir plastic cups, and were a bargain at $13 to $14. If you ordered a drink containing Oceanus whiskey, the bartender gave you a gold coin and you could exchange it with the Oceanus representative on the patio for a free T-shirt. Durango Tacos was setup near the rear entrance for food. We had four tacos (two carne asada and two veggie), and they were good and reasonably priced. This was the first tiki marketplace we have attended. There were around twenty vendors with a good assortment of art work, tiki mugs, tiki clothing, tiki décor, and other miscellaneous items. I purchased a few nice tiki shirts which were a steal at $20 and $25. The vendors and visitors were all very friendly and in a festive mood. We hung out for about ninety minutes and had a good time. We will return at some point to try their regular cocktail menu and see what it's like on a non-event night.

Tonga hut is my favorite local tiki bar, but it is such a hit or miss when I go!…read more On a weekend, you could easily walk in with no problem or be hit with a one-hour wait. Sometimes they have servers, other times you order at the bar. The last time I went, there was a long line as only one bartender was making drinks, yikes! Despite that, the drinks are solid, reasonably priced, and strong! They have a variety of drinks and nightly specials. Each bartender also has their own "secret menu" specials that only they can make. The decor is very on theme, and they have a fire pit and heaters outside for when it is chilly.

Best vibe. The decor is amazing I love the beers here. They have the Hitachio Yuzu Lager which is…read morereally hard to find. Evan the bartender is always awesome and makes amazing custom cocktails.

Low key neighborhood pub sorta vibe. Although it's no the kinda place you'd go to "pick up chicks…read moreor meet guys", It does however have a lot of the right components for a great night out with friends and a place to meet new ones. Also, the cocktails are really interesting. The names alone are worth checking out. Go check it out...

This was my first time at the Green Room, but I've been to Castaway a handful of times! Parking is…read morevalet only. Make sure to make a reservation. I've been wanting to come here for years and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the drinks were fun and tasty. I loved the presentation of the drinks. We were seated outside, so it was nice to enjoy the view. Next time I'll have to try and sit inside to see what that's like. I wish I could remember the name of our server to shot her out, because she was amazing!

The appeal of this place is not offset by the negatives…read more It's really marketed as more of an exclusive experience. Kind of like a speakeasy. The service is a one out of five for sure. We had two separate servers because one went home during the middle of our dinner and both were equally horrible. Not even exaggerating when I say we waited at least 15 minutes after we asked for the check and there were probably only 10 tables in the entire restaurant. And we had to call her back over to ask for a second time. SMH. The food although flavorful was so ridiculously priced it was not even funny. I got a "ribeye ". Was literally eight thin slices of steak, like 1" x 1" size for $42! No, I will not be coming back here for so many reasons. The view is great. Castaways is definitely not what it used to be in the way of quality but at least you get more and you get the view. But definitely not worth it going to this place. It was quite a frustrating evening. Also, if you do decide to go here, just bring a coat when it's a little bit cooler in the evenings cause it does get cold up here and getting the staff to manage the heaters correctly is a whole other frustration. Oh, and valet is your only option for parking up here. It's kind of crazy because a few years ago you could just go park in the lot or the garage that's available there but now they're charging you $11 and it's chaos. I will say that the view up here is great though so if you're willing to forgo all of that for a view for like a one time date or something like that, it might be worth it

Ya'll, this here is a gem! You go in and there's none of that pretentious bs. Don't got to worry…read moreabout others judging you. Everyone is literally there to have a good time, doing their own thing. Like I want to say, this is a safe place (?) I don't think I've ever used those words to describe a bar before! There's an entire wall of board games for you to choose from. We played about 3 or 4 games? And each one had all the pieces, amazingly! This just goes to show you that the people that visit this establishment respect and care for the games, which is a reflection on the clientele itself. And of course, you're welcome to bring your own game as well. We got there a bit after opening so we were able to get one of the multi seater tables. When we left at 3PM, the place was packed! The bar seats were all taken and the outside seating was pretty filled too. So be sure to get here early if you're looking for a table. Got an order of the chicken tenders and sweet potato tots. The chicken tenders was alright. But the sweet potato tots were delicious! We also ordered drinks. The food didn't take long and the staff was friendly. Parking is strictly street parking. So don't go parking at the KFC lot next door. Honestly, this place is great! Check it out if you're looking for a spot to chill and hang out! Good people and good vibes all around!

Not bad. It's sort of a niche bar, but it is welcoming enough. The food is completely inadequate,…read morebut nobody is perfect. Pricey. Friendly. Decent cocktails.