Love finding a new tiki spot nearby. Cantiki is on such a cute street with a bunch of other fun…read moreplaces nearby, definitely want to explore more next time. Amber was our bartender and she was awesome: super friendly and made fantastic drinks. Already looking forward to coming back! Ghosted Girl was our favorite drink of the 3 we tried

Came here for a Bengals football game meetup and it did not disappoint! The breakfast burrito with…read moreTater Tots was delicious ( sorry forgot to take a pic) A big crowd showed up for the game so it took a while to get a drink but met amazing people during the wait. We took a group photo outside after the big win! We will definitely drive the 30 miles to be among the fan base.

I came in for happy hour with a group. The process is you order at the bar and then they bring the…read moredrink to you, wherever you are sitting. I found the service to be friendly and helpful. The menu had some intriguing cocktail options. They had classics and also unique creations. I tried the Inkwell Spill and it was delicious. It was also $2.00 off because it was happy hour. The tavern has a nice, retro vibe and it was buzzing with other customers and other groups of friends meeting up for happy hour. There is street parking semi-nearby.

Inkwell has been our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood since we moved nearby nearly two years…read moreago. The cocktails are all top notch and the food is incredible, especially the smashburger and the Peruvian steak stir fry. Also really enjoy coming for the Tuesday night pop culture trivia. But this past weekend I also had the pleasure of hosting an event (for work) at Inkwell for the first time and I could not recommend them highly enough. The staff, especially Victoria, were all very attentive and easy to work with. Victoria even came up with a special cocktail for us. They were affordable and very flexible to our evolving needs. Definitely hope to host an event here again soon but will be visiting plenty in the meantime!

I've lived in North Hollywood for almost a decade. Not sure how I first discovered it, probably the…read morecool wooden barrel, but I've been here so many times over the years. (We even celebrated the end of the Writer's Strike here!) Always a great vibe. Good community feel. Good food & drinks. Brunch is amazing and sometimes you'll get a show on the amazing open patio. Dog friendly. But of course, since there's a giant bulldog in back! Looking for a low key place to idle away this is your spot

I've been here a few times now after a friend originally recommended coming here for a Sunday…read morefunday. I've got to be honest, I didn't know what we were getting into walking up to a huge barrel entrance BUT once I got inside it's a whole VIBE! Especially the cute patio area. I've tried : Tater tots are made just right . Crispy on the outside and moist inside . 5/5 Sweet potato fries to my surprise were the best I've ever had bc I usually dislike them everywhere else . What makes these stand out is the aoli sauce that's paired so well with it. 5/5 Fish tacos were well stacked with flavor and lightly battered fries moist fish with a lime wedge 5/5 A Lavender Gin Cocktail. Might be my fave drink here! 5/5 Mirkwood looks murky but tastes good 4/5 Gin mojito was refreshing and well balanced 5/5 There's two bars. One in the front when you walk in and the other in their back patio . Mark definitely knows what he's doing behind the bar. There's a good amount of tables in both areas too . I keep coming back for their friendly service , good bar food and well made drinks.

My hubby and I don't go out very often so we saved Firefly for a date night, and I can absolutely…read moreunderstand why this is such a popular spot for date nights and special occasions. The restaurant is gorgeous! There is something incredibly charming about the combination of the warm lighting, fireplace, and open-air dining area. We were seated in the corner beneath the open sky, facing the fireplace, which made the entire experience feel especially intimate and memorable. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was wonderful. Our server gave us complimentary brachetto wine on the house, and we loved it so much that we got another glass. He also recommended the crispy manzanilla olives as an appetizer, which was not our first choice, but I'm so glad we did. It was a unique take on olives and they were so crispy, flavorful, and addicting to eat. For the appetizers, we had the meatball and the crispy pork belly and watermelon. We split the main entree, the mushroom papardelle and added mac and cheese with hand cut frites. The pappardelle were fresh and flavorful. The meatball was also generously portion but for me, the star of the show is the mac and cheese. I also loved the crispy pork belly with watermelon as a contrast of savory and sweet. By the time dessert arrived, I was already pretty full, but I'm so glad we made room for it. We had the sticky toffee cake and it was fantastic. My biggest recommendation is to save yourself the headache and use valet parking if you're going during peak hours. We went after 9 PM on a Sunday so there was plenty of street parking in the area. Firefly is one of those restaurants where the atmosphere, food and hospitality came together to create an experience that feels genuinely special. The only reason I'm giving them a 4 star is the parking situation and also because our frites were overly salty. We asked to send it back to the kitchen and they were kind enough to take it off the bill because we barely touched it. Definitely a restaurant I'd recommend for a romantic dinner, celebration, or simply an evening when you want to enjoy good food in a beautiful setting. I would skip out on the frites and try their other foods though.

I've been eating around this place for a while, saving it for a special time. My pickiest friend…read morewanted braised short rib and I found it on Firefly's menu. We went anyway, even though there was nothing extra special to celebrate but life, health and friendship. First off, finding parking was insane- and there was filming across the street taking up nearly all the parking for blocks- I tried. just Valet it rather than walk 6 blocks in heels. Entering this place for the first time, I was enchanted, - treated like a VIP from the parking staff, the door security, host team and servers. Our table was next to the fire place and under the open sky. I could see immediately why this place is loved for the romantic and charming ambiance. We'd planned to share a few plates but then found the prix fix menu and that made it easy. Half a fresh baguette and soft delicious butter with balsamic arrived and it was amazing. The appetizers arrived, heirloom tomatoes with burrata were the best I've had in L.A. and my friend ate most of it himself. Tuna tartar was good. Next the entrees- steak frites for me and the braised short rib for him. The steak was huge filet mignon, with a side of delicious French fries. One suggestion- eat the French fries as hot as possible. They were great and I almost missed them, focused on the steak and sharing the braised short rib with pomme puree and a mushroom sauce that was excellent. The portions were unexpectedly generous. I did not have a lot of room for dessert, but creme brûlée a sticky toffee cake were just incredible. I can't wait to come back with a less fussy dinner guest because he made what would have been an epic first visit less enjoyable than it could have been. Thanks to the several wait staff and manager who accommodated above and beyond. This place is my new favorite L.A. restaurant! I highly recommend you bring your special people to this special place.

Verse, thank you for an amazing evening with perfect food, a beautiful setting and lovely live…read moremusic we came here to celebrate our anniversary and Verse went above and beyond to ensure we had a special night. Our server, Emmanuel, made some fantastic recommendations. We got the waygu tartare, shrimp tostada, Dungeness crab pasta , and oyster mushrooms. The tartare was hands down the best I've had-- fantastic flavor and perfect texture. Honestly u can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We will prob have to come back to try the scallops and lobster pasta. Drinks were strong but also beautifully crafted. For dessert we shared the sorbet which was a nice ending to our meal (not too sweet but also very refreshing). Verse surprised us with a delicious almond cake that reminded me of an almond croissant. Sooo good. We rly appreciated that :) Even tho we did dine here a little later in the evening, we were still able to enjoy some live music which I appreciated. Emmanuel educated us on the history of Verse as well as the lore of the menu and building itself. A true class act! All in all one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while.

Where do I even begin? Verse LA was absolutely tremendous. The atmosphere is high-end, electric,…read moreand indulgent, with live music that makes the entire experience feel extraordinary. It's easily one of the best hidden-gem speakeasy restaurants and bars in the heart of Los Angeles. From the moment you walk in, the staff welcome you with warmth and respect, going the extra mile to make you feel at home. Makayla was an outstanding host and made my wife and me feel truly welcomed. The gentlemen performing on piano and drums were beyond spectacular. Their music put us completely at ease and literally transported us to another world. I could have stayed there all night enjoying that atmosphere. Now, the food--absolutely phenomenal. Their tomahawk steak paired with their bone marrow salsa was out-of-this-world good. Every bite introduced me to flavors I had never experienced before, and that pairing alone makes me want to come back. Their milk bun bread was incredibly indulgent, and their bigeye tuna tartare was equally outstanding. The atmosphere, hospitality, live music, and food made this an exceptional experience for my wife and me. Verse LA deserves every bit of a 20/10. We will absolutely be coming back more often, and I literally cannot wait for our next visit.

Celebrated a friend's birthday here last night and it was a blast…read more Typical friday busy night. The bar has two TV's to watch sports with multiple couch and tables to hang out. Music was kinda loud that it was kinda hard to converse with friends. Bartenders we're nice, although it took awhile for our orders to be served. Quesadilla and garlic fries we're not bad choices. I Just can't say the same to the chicken tenders. Parking is residential so a little walk shouldn't be a problem. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to visit this bar again.

Good customer service and good drinks. Wish we stayed longer, but we came from a restaurant so we…read morejust wanted a drink and wind down. Really spacious and I like how it's not too loud.

This has become one of my favorite tiki bars. The drinks are ALWAYS on point and I love that…read morethey're open 7 days a week and late! Now, the ordering situation... It can get a little wild, especially when there are big parties. People let their friends squeeze into the line and cut in front of everyone, it's especially painful when there's only ONE bartender working and there's big groups ... but we've figured out some of the better times to come when it's more chill, and honestly, that makes a huge difference. Despite the chaos, we keep coming back because the drinks are consistent! And a great spot to hang out when it's chill.

LOVE!!! I have driven past Tonga Hut for YEARS and kept forgetting to visit but finally planned a…read morenight to celebrate my friend's birthday and omg what fun!! It's smaller than I expected with more outdoor seating than indoor, so be aware during summer time and I'd recommend mosquito repellent! We did not make a reservation (I do recommend if you want indoor seating on busy nights) but we came at 4 pm and got a table that was reserved at 9 pm so we got to sit until we left that table at ~8:30 pm. We loved the indoor tiki decor and thought the whole vibe of the place was so cute and charming and we did appreciate some of the other customers who dressed up in Tiki style clothing as well. We did get dropped off/picked up but there's theoretical street parking out front for your DD (drink responsibly!!). They had a summer drinks special menu and we got the TBD and the Pure Imagination, I preferred the pure imagination. But our absolute favorite drink was the Nutty Chi Chi, a vodka blend on a classic Piña Colada! They don't serve food themselves but there is a taco stand out back after ~6pm that takes cash + card (card fee!) and will drop off food to your table. Such a fun night and looking forward to coming around again!

very cute! found this bar randomly while walking with a friend and a guy on the street told us to…read morecheck it out. im glad we did. the drinks aren't crazy strong but they are unique. i ordered a long island because (i like it) & i like to compare it to other bars to see how people make it differently & this drink didn't even taste like a long island. i didn't mind i thought it was interesting how i never had a drink at the bar taste like this. i realized it was honey i was tasting that was throwing me off but again i still enjoyed it. the overall vibe was exactly what i was hoping for also shout out to the bartender for adding to the environment :)

Free pool! Cool…read morebar, cool bartenders, pretty lowkey, ambiance is also cool . The drinks were decent, I would suggest switching up the bar menu a bit, but our bartender guy was super friendly and kind. Not super packed, kind of dead actually... but that was the vibe we were going for. Nice for a casual hang or game of pool.

This place is a must visit!!!! How did I not hear about…read morethis place before? Booked a reservation easily for a Friday evening, there's not really a bad seat in the entire place. Cute cocktail bar with a view, The view is incredible at sunset on the outdoor patio. We enjoyed cocktails, beer, and the filet mignon sammie. The food was SO good. Perfect for cocktail hour, but they also serve the full menu from castaway here so you could even order dinner if you wanted. Really beautiful presentation for the cocktails, reminds me of Barton G before it closed. They have a buzz button cocktail which was super tasty! Service was extreme friendly,and accommodating. Everyone was making sure we were satisfied throughout out time there. I will for sure be back, and if you're looking for a cute date night spot this it! I will be back to try more of the tapas!

The Green Room... I am not sure why service gets such a bad rating- never had any issues with that…read more I like their signature cocktails and food options... l am giving them 4 stars only because of the most recent experience that I had... I checked the hours, and it said this place closes at 11. My friend and I came at 9... and guess what... the place was closed. Why? I don't know. We were just told that they'd decided to close early that day. Mind you, Castaway was still open that night. Why would a bar close before its posted hours? ‍

Guildhall is my Cheers. Absolute favorite bar in all of Los Angeles, hands down. It can be a bit…read morepricey - dinner and two drinks can easily run $50 - but the quality is well worth it to me. I don't think I've ever had a bad meal here, and staff is excellent with recommendations and food and drink modifications if need be. I also generally go home with leftovers, which also helps make it well worth it. This is the sort of bar where you can come with a full party, a few friends, or just sit by yourself at the bar, and you'll have a good time no matter what. Patrons are friendly, ambiance is peak, front and back patios provide additional outdoor seating (which is great for me, as I still prefer to mask while indoors), staff are phenomenal, and the place is overall fantastic. This is where I bring people who've never been to my neck of the woods before to show them the highlights. Street parking only - the KFC next door will get Upset if you park in their lot - but street parking is rarely hard to find. Come to Guildhall and treat yourself.

We came here on a Friday night when they were doing a Dungeon Crawler Carl collaboration. So they…read morehad themed drinks. I really enjoyed this bar in terms of the aesthetics with streams on TVs, design, and just the overall vibe. They have LOADS of games for people to play. I loved the diversity in the games from mindless/humor games (think cards against humanity), to deck building, to more complex board games. They served food, alcoholic (ofc) drinks, and mocktails! They all came out really quick.