How did I not leave a review here sooner? I've been coming here for over 20 years and this place is just legendary. So many memories are tied to this spot. I always enjoy coming here late-night --the atmosphere is amazing, the energy is flowing, the music is great, the food is delicious and the hookah gives out that awesome fruity smoke that you want. Out of food, I love their kubideh beef plate with shirazi salad. The ground beef skewers are so well marinated and are perfectly juicy and tender when served. The beef also comes with a grilled tomato and the shirazi salad with citrusy dressing is very light and refreshing. Out of drinks, I love their Persian-style tea that is served with this awesome little, fried dough honey-flavored treat called bamiyeh. Absolutely delicious. The Spot, being a hookah lounge, definitely has a huge selection of hookah flavors, sorted by tobacco and a few other categories. One of the newcomer flavors to the scene is the Luka Hooka, cause we know our boy Luka Doncic likes his hookah in the off-season. What a great way to commemorate Luka and the tangerine flavor tobacco used in it is just so refreshing and smokes very well. With all the great food, amazing vibes , awesome hookah, we also have consistently good customer service. Your waiters or waitresses are kind, attentive and always smile. I will definitely be back again soon! read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but it is truly abysmal. The first time I came here, I ordered the "chicken tenders," which were really just a chicken breast cut up into chicken strips and breaded/fried to be presented as chicken tenders. No matter, they were still tasty enough and my friend ordered the tortilla soup which was pretty tasty as a supplement. However tonight, I came here with a couple friends after a night out since this place is open till 5 AM. We were having a low-key decompression session after our night out and ordered some food to end the night. After our orders were placed with our server, a thin, bald man approached our table to say that we were "scaring people." LMAO, what? We were a group of 3 women decompressing after a night out, at a place that seems to pride itself on being open until 5 AM. We were talking at a normal volume, or as normal as could be expected to be able to hear one another over the sound of the ambient music. He didn't elaborate on what he meant by "scaring people." Also, I am a 4'11" Asian woman, so to be categorized as someone who could potentially "scare people" is honestly a radical compliment in my opinion. (And certainly a first in my nearly 40 years on this planet.) We immediately asked for our check and a box for our chips and guac so we didn't continue to "scare people." Anyway, this place is mid and I do not recommend it. read more

Love the vibe , love the food , love the hours of operation!! I'm a night owl and to know there is fresh delicious food at this hour!! Ohhh and Lots of parking! Service is fast and consistent I've been coming here for the past 2years and I just loveeeee ittt It's my hidden gem of mine ..... read more

Service was great quite frankly. Unfortunately that's pretty much where it ends in the positive. The food is alright, it's edible but it does not fit the price. The tortilla chips were quite overly hard, salsa was bland, and my tacos were very poor. I did try the spot burger as well and it was fine but nothing to write home about. I got a coconut water and there was chunks of coconut shell that were in it that I had to spit out. The French fries were very good that had came with my burger plate. The scenery was nice but the small tables didn't complement it. The plates were a weird triangle hipster style thing that took up half the table and looked cringe. They were playing rap as well very ghetto for the location. read more

Delicious chicken and lamb! This is a loud and busy place. The water did taste weird at this restaurant, which my friend and I didn't like. Overall good food. If you like hookah, I'm guessing this is good too. read more

I used to come here a lot in my 20's, stopped by a decade later and we ordered all the 3 different kebabs, hummus, rice, salads etc. Could not believe the place was still in business and packed. The food was delicious!! The hookah was eh - no flavor but maybe it's just not my thing anymore. But surprisingly just very delicious and fresh and there was 16 of us. No complaints read more

Great outdoor dining that is open after everything else closes. Stopped in before a movie and we both agreed we will be at the very least be ordering delivery if not just returning on a regular basis. First the Menu is huge and varied, mostly Persian and Mexican and some good burgers. I wanted the Beef Soltani but I made the very good mistake of ordering the macho nacho tater tots adding steak which was so large it filled me up, and I must point out most places skimp on the quac but The Spot is your place if you love the green stuff. There was plenty of cheese, jalapenos, and sour cream. The Soltani had to come home as a great late night snack. My partner had the grape leaves, lentil soup and a salad and most of that had to come home with us too. The menu is quite large so it will take some time to get through it all. Service was top notch we had a primary server but while she was busy with other customers the other servers checked in on a regular basis. Worth a visit if you like a variety. read more

Extremely rude staff. We were literally told 'f*** you.' Completely disrespectful Food is shitty read more

The Spot has been around through all of my teenage/high school years so I've visited on multiple occasions but my last visit Jan. '24 was fun. I don't know that I would consider it an upscale Hookah lounge but it's fun. The food however, is always fresh and made to order. I ordered the cornish hen dinner, served with Mediterranean rice and salad with grilled tomatoes. I was pleasantly surprised at how seasoned, juicy, and tender the cornish hen were. My friends enjoyed their fries and snacks but I was the only one with a real meal. They also seemed to like the hookah. Service was ok, the host gave us a hard time about taking the large table because two of our people weren't there yet so she sat us at a very tight table. Thankfully, our server moved us with no problem. read more

The Spot - Cornish Lemon Hen - Hookah Bars Near Me - Encino, California

Where do I start?! I was here last Wednesday having some Armenian coffee while I was doing a zoom interview. That coffee was so strong, that it kept me up until the cows came home. The vibe was perfect for a social night out where you can play cards, or a type of board game. As for the service... I have never seen such professionalism or integrity. They held onto my debit card when I forgot it, and gave it back to me when I went to reclaim it the next day. I, for one, will definitely be coming back to these guys when I can! Thank you! read more

This place checks every box and then some. Whether you're here for the hookah, the food, or eye candy social setting. The Food: Everything tastes fresh--from the meats to the herbs--and the portions are generous. My go to: table side fresh guacamole, chicken wings, beef filet plate, washed down with coconut water and mint tea. Even if you're not into hookah, the food alone is worth the visit. The Hookah: Range of flavors from multiple brands, so whether you like classic or unique blends, they've got something for every taste. You can even choose your hookah style and bowl type, including their signature fruit heads--which not only look dope but hit incredibly smooth. ‍ Management: The owner deserves serious recognition for running such a tight ship. You can feel the pride in how everything operates, clean setup, smooth service, and a team that actually cares. The staff is on point every time. Vibe: Chill lighting, heaters table side, good music, some TV's available under canopy seating area. Great for late-night convos, casual dates, or just vibing with your crew. Open super late, recommend after bars, parties or even as main event for night read more

The Spot - Amazing Lula chicken plate. Comes with salad, rice and grilled tomato - Hookah Bars Near Me - Encino, California

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The food here was really good and made fresh to order. The customer service was great, our waiter was friendly and attentive. It is a hookah bar but you can also just eat here and chill. I came with my friends after a night out, and since this place closes till 5am on Fridays & Saturdays it makes it an awesome place to grab some good food and vibe out. read more

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First time here, where visiting from vegas. Different vibe then back home mostly all lounges in vegas are inside due the heat during summer. This place is busy tonight on Monday night. It's nice and weather here is nice even in summer. Staff was nice. Haven't tried any food yet. Next time we'll visit. read more

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Terrible customer service and rude staff. The whole point of being a business is serving customers, treat people with respect & kindness who want to give you their hard earned money. Not a good spot. read more

This place always max whether it's late night early day.You get exactly what you order nothing more nothing less

Saturday night, myself and other travel nurses went to "The Spot" for a nice relaxing experience. We were asked to show our ID's and when we did the owner walked up and said "we aren't accepting any out of state id's," when we tried to explain that we are all travel nurses from around the US he said "i'm sorry but hopefully you can understand." and then asked us to leave. It was insane, and we were all very shocked and stunned. Very disappointing. read more

Great food, great service, and a cozy vibe. If you're craving good food , this is the place to go.

We went here with some friends the other night. We ordered some food and it was disgusting and over priced?' The Hooka was ok. Recommend the Hooka only. read more

The food, the service, the hookahs are top shelf. But the only knock are the uncomfortable wooded chairs. That has to Be addressed which will push their rating to 5. Hopefully they see and change read more

Some of the best koobideh in ENCINO for sure... great hookah and usually great Vibes, most people during the day are there for meetings or on their laptop smoking hookah and at night it's usually packed with a young crowd. Very lively place with good hookah and food. read more

Great foods and services I go once a month with family or friends Highly recommend it Most come and try Not a place for little kids and they do check Id if you look young. read more

The spot is a great place for hookah and great food. They always treat us great and that's why we became regulars. Highly recommend you try them out. read more

Nice place to sit late at night. Good vibe, comfortable seating, and a relaxed atmosphere. Easy place to hang out with friends and just chill read more

This place is interestingly unusual and serves a very specific purpose... late night dinner and hang out. Open very late, outdoor seating is packed on a Wednesday night. Don't look for service as the servers are all rushed and doing their best. Don't look for quality food (although the menu has Persian options, the flavors are not authentically Persian) as this place clearly is capitalizing on being one of the few open establishments at this time of night in this area. The music is nice, the outdoor seating is packed with heaters, food is served fast, crazy portions (plan to share a plate) hookah, drinks. It's a fun vibe, so temper your expectations on quality. read more

The Spot - Spot Beef Soltani - Hookah Bars Near Me - Encino, California

I really like the hookah and food at the spot. They have a great service and friendly staff.

Came for food, not for hookah. Pretty good food. Service is a bit slow for lunch but if you're not in a hurry it's ok I guess. Servers are nice. read more

We usually come here for hookah, but the service is always disappointing. As deaf customers, it's already not easy for us to communicate and make reservations. Still, when we arrive, the waiters are not friendly or understanding of our situation. One time, we asked for a table inside, but they refused to let us sit--even though the table was empty--because it was "only for 6 people" and we didn't have a reservation. That makes no sense, especially when no one else was using it. On hot days, this is especially difficult and unfair. It feels like they don't care to accommodate us. Other places are much easier and more welcoming. Sadly, this place has become a horrible experience instead of a relaxing on read more

Really cool spot to visit if you want to keep the party going after the bars are closed. I stopped by for the first time last night with some friends to grab a bite and some hookah. There is ample outdoor heated seating available. Service was great, my water cup was never empty! We ordered the chips & guacamole, nachos, and garlic fries. All of the food was awesome. I loved that they used seasoned chicken kabob as the protein on the nachos! I didn't smoke too much of the hookah but from the few puffs I had, it was nice. Overall a nice, chill place to hang out. I'll for sure be back! read more

Worth the wait to get a good seat inside - the vibes are vibing. Haven't been here since high school and things are always ran a tight ship . Ruby was a doll made sure we got seated inside and had the perfect seat read more

Best Costomer service best food and hookah when you get there less than 5 min hookah ready And the owner of place keep walking around make sure everything if good with Costomer read more

The Spot - Hookah Bars Near Me - Encino, California

This is my favorite hookah lounge for a long time now. Great service. Food is always on point and quality plates. Hookah flavors are abundant. Can't go wrong for a casual night with friends or a informal date. read more

The food is incredible. Excellent service. And the vibe is super chill. Definitely hit the spot. Clean hookahs. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Hands down one of the best hookah lounges in LA. Good food (with generous portions), always packed, hookah smokes smoothly, great atmosphere, open super late, what else can you want? 5/5 read more

Daniel was amazing great service came by every 3 min to ask if I was ok. My tea never reached to the bottom of the cup he was on point ... Food was great came out real quick hookah was amazing Great vibe read more

The Spot - Queens Spot Queen Plate - Hookah Bars Near Me - Encino, California

Food: nothing to rave about. Hookah: terrible; you know when it just feels like you're inhaling a dirty dish rag? Ya. Service: slow but nice people. If you want good hookah do not bother. They don't serve alcohol in case you care about that. read more

I can't believe I've been coming to The Spot for over 20 years!!! Lol! And there are many others like me. It's crazy how they haven't changed, if anything it's even better now! Their food is amazing. Dessert amazing. Appetizers amazing. Everything is so good!! And of course the hookah and mint tea on tap. Great service too!! read more

!!!Bobby was the best server!!!!! This was our first time at The Spot. It was raining and they were prepared! Enclosed seating with heaters ensured we were comfortable. The food was SO delicious and the portions are massive. What really made our experience a 10/10 was Bobby! He was perfectly attentive. We were greeted promptly, he made us feel welcome, he checked on us regularly and never made us feel rushed. Bobby also brought extra water & tea for us at the perfect time and we never had to ask. He truly made our first experience so wonderful :) We appreciate you Bobby!!!! read more

I've been to this spot before, but this time the experience was exceptional. The wait to be welcomed with great ambiance inside and seated at our table was short, and our server, Z, handed us the menu and recommended dishes tailored to each of us. It was my first time trying a new dish, so I was a bit skeptical, but once I tasted it, I was thrilled with our choice. My friends also loved their meals. Z's service was outstanding--she anticipated our needs perfectly. We never had to ask for anything; she was always ahead, providing refills and anything we might need before we even thought to ask. It was truly amazing service, and if I return, I'll definitely be looking forward to having her as our server again. Thank you so much, Z! read more

The Spot - Hookah Bars Near Me - Encino, California

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Employees need training, sitting for two was horrible they sat us in a corner tight spot small table just uncomfortable we like to order a lot of items but we got up and left horrible won't be back read more

Its soooooooooo good I been home sick for some bomb kebobs and omg I finally found it the beef kubideh lord its so bomb with the rice and the sumac and the salad and bread omg I would even pay 50.00 per plate its a tiny pricey but it is quality thank god I found this place read more