First time here for brunch and it did not disappoint. Saw former Miami Heat basketball star, Jaime…read moreJaquez sitting next to us. Now with Milwaukee Buck which is pretty cool. This was once Lucille BBQ which I love and enjoyed. Though I'm sad to see it go, Second and Saint is a great addition to Topanga Village. Atmosphere and decor is beautiful, both indoor and outdoor. The huge black tree decor inside in the restaurant is great sculptural focal point and compliments the space well. The outdoor patio has lounge style vibe and very cozy. We sat outside which was perfect because we had our dog with us. Service was very friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. Bloody Mary was sinfully delicious! Both pork belly lettuce wrap and meatballs were divine. Toasted bread that came with meatballs provides the perfect vehicle for mopping up all the scrumptious tomato sauce and ricotta. We ordered steak and eggs, steak frites and chorizo/egg tacos. The steaks were outstanding, brandy peppercorn sauce and fries cooked in duck fat added an extra layer of yumminess to the steak frites. Chorizo eggs taco was solid and had nice kick. Plentiful parking option Overall, great dining experience worthy of a return visit.

The food was good, nothing out of the ordinary but the Maine Scallop Risotto was definitely a nice…read moretreat. 9/10 Pork chop was alright, but the polenta that came with it was delicious. 7/10 The dips that came along with the mezze plate were delicious, although the flat breads were a bit oily and over salted. 8/10 Service was good, appeared whenever we needed them. Ambiance was nice and cozy.

We just popped in for a beer after a few errands in the mall. Saturday afternoon and it was pretty…read moremellow. There was one bartender serving both the inside and outside bar. Majority of the people sat inside. We opted for outside which there was another guy already there. It did take a little while till we got served. Didn't know if it was better to go back inside to order or just wait till he saw us. It was a little wait but he did finally come outside to take our order. Just a simple beer this visit. Normally we opt for their cocktails which has always been nice. But beer list, they only had one on tap. I don't know if it's the only beer they have available period. We did overhear someone asking about the cocktails and if they could make it less sweet. But found out that they're premixed. The area is quite beautiful outside with the flowers overflowing at the bar. Nice outdoor patio with covered tables seating. There used to be a nice tree right in the middle but has been removed, maybe it died. There's also a nice water feature. Between inside or outside, outside was nicer in my opinion. Inside is more of a bar experience. And the bartender was sweet and friendly.

An Amazing evening out to celebrate a very special birthday for dinner. As we waited for the rest…read moreof our party to arrive, we found ourselves here to grab what we thought would be a quick drink. We had such a good time, that the celebration almost ended up here. But we're glad it started here. Great drink selection, exotic combos, and a happy hour menu. We also got lemon pepper wings that were actually very delicious. Definitely underrated. You wouldn't have known. Small chill bar inside and tables outside. Perfectly located at an entrance of Topanga Social, as well as the bottom of the main staircase. Ok now that I got all that out of the way. Allow me to have an America's Got Talent moment and hit that golden buzzer. Our bartender is thee server of the year for me. Kaylee is outstanding. Knows all the drinks and its ingredients, shared in our conversations, smiles to brighten up the gathering, and such a friendly gal that it felt like we've known her for a while. Her southern hospitality is authentic and her charm is genuine. Even after our dinner next door, she waved and said good night to us as she was cleaning and closing up the bar. Just outstanding all around. So please everyone, if you come here or the main bar further in, ask for Kaylee by name. Your evening will definitely be elevated with her presence. And ask her about the cute flower tattoo on her arm. Thank you Kaylee!

I will always come here when anywhere near woodland hills. It's so trippy and doesn't make sense on…read morepaper, but it's one of my absolute favorite bars. First off, it's Alice in Wonderland themed with matching vibes all throughout. Music is great classic music from multiple decades, the monitors have different crazy critically acclaimed movies side by side without sound, so you get the feeling but not distracted, and best off they can actually make a great cocktail! Also we got life close up magic from a magician that often works the Magic Castle. For no reason at all. Just sat down and started blowing our minds with how badly we couldn't catch a mistake from 2 feet away. We were craving espresso martinis after failing to find them most of the night. This place nailed it. They make their own espresso on the spot and make a nice foam for the top. Will absolutely return just for the bartenders and service. They are opening the space next door during October for a boozy maze. Would brace the 405 from LA just for that.

Rode an e-bike 4 miles through traffic to get here and it's closed…read more Online on maps it clearly says it's opens daily at 6 pm, I showed up at 7 pm. The bartender was just like oh yea that's Wong I know. Poor management at its finest! Th establishment knows and it goes unfixed. The new remodel is also awful, the bar is small now at the big stage. It's even tinier. The whole clientele has changed from the past as well. It's just not the same place I don't recommend going.

Kylah did absolutely amazing! My boyfriend and I came to celebrate my new job and she totally made…read moreit special. Food was amazing and came super fast, we were each brought a complimentary glass of champagne, and she topped off the night with a complimentary dessert with sparklers! Couldn't have asked for a better first experience. Thank you so much Kylah for making our night!

Roya is an amazing waitress- thank you to Joseph and Jeremiah amazing service- my friends mom…read morepassed away and they took care of everything

You know those individuals who want to bypass their birthdays and hardly celebrate? Well, I am the…read morecomplete opposite! My birthday is the ONE day/time a year where I want to be a queen, celebrated, live it up and adored. I expect my birthday to include multiple festivities with a birthday dinner to top it off. Casalena in Woodland Hills has been at the top of the list for trendy, upscale restaurants recently and has even been a vendor at Yelp events (2025's CarnEvil). I finally got to experience Casalena in all it's glory for my 42nd birthday accompanied by fellow Yelper Michael B. Casalena holds real estate on the corner of Ventura and San Feliciano Drive in Woodland Hills in a building tucked behind large flora & fauna immediately giving a VIP aura and hidden mystique. This very special building was built in 1982 by the Makhani family and is currently owned by the Makhani children/siblings. Based on a fictional 'Lady Lena', a strong but nurturing idea of a goddess to the Makhani family; Casalena combines modern flare with elegance, boasting a Mediterranean menu and aiming to provide each and every guest with top-tier hospitality. We made reservations for my birthday on a Saturday at 6:40 and arrived to a PACKED restaurant - and I mean PACKED! - but I was blown away by the architectural design and ambiance of Casalena. Casalena is a dimly-lit, wooden accented, full glass walls, arched ceiling, paradise with a bar area, main dining hall complete with fireplace and a sunroom that somehow combines Hollywood with New York City vibes. I've never even been to New York City but it has that feel. I also hear there is an upstairs area but I did not venture to the second floor. We were seated on the east side windows of Casalena and I do have to complain that it was SO loud that you find yourself repeating conversation to your fellow diner(s) but it is the tradeoff to such a popular spot. Our waiter Cory took our birthday drink orders with my choice of a Golden Sour (bourbon, Pamplemousse liquour, port, lemon, egg froth - $20) and Michael going with The Juicy Scoop (passion fruit vodka, blood orange juice, lime, dehydrated blood orange - $19); while we also elected a starter of Hamachi Crudo (ponzu, serrano, crispy leek - $25). As you can see: prices at Casalena are slightly steep so bring your A-game wallet. Our drinks were beautifully crafted with my Golden Sour being a symphony of smoke essence, egg white, bourbon and sour; while Micheal's Juicy Scoop was the color of an island sunset and had the perfect pucker. The Hamachi Crudo started leads with Casalena tending to 'forget' the ponzu vinaigrette (they did to the table next to us, as well) so make sure to ask because the dish needs it. For my birthday meal, I selected the daily special of Pan-Seared Scallops (creamy polenta, micro mustard frill - $39) and Michael was in a pizza mood with the Spicy Soppressata (fresh mozzarella, scamorza, Soppressata, Calabrian honey - $26). I absolutely ADORE Casalena and its energy/design but I wouldn't say you get your money's worth in terms of food. My $39 dish was TINY in portion and although the polenta was tasty; it wasn't blowing me away and neither were the FOUR, baby-sized scallops. That's right: the entree only came with four scallops and not even jumbo-sized! The dish was also sort of bland in my opinion. I dislike upscale restaurants overcharging for mediocre, small-portion plates. Micheal's pizza was better, in my opinion, than my choice which I tasted despite being Celiac and not being able to have gluten. The pizza's crust was soft but crispy, lots of cheese and plenty of salami but again: not really anything I haven't had before. Not bad, but not out of this world and what I expect for the prices. I wanted a candle to blow out for my birthday (and I have plenty of wishes) so we ordered the Pink Lady Tarte Tatin - again, despite gluten - because Pink Lady apples are my favorite (butter caramel, pink lady apples, puff pastry, vanilla ice cream - $15). Although Casalena did provide a candle, they charged us for the dessert which most places give free for your birthday. Lame. The dessert was delicious though: the puff pastry was slightly flat but the combination of the pastry, thin, baked apple slices and vanilla was a lovely fall dessert treat. I know this might seem like I am picking on Casalena but their bathroom situation is WILD. The ladies' room is closet-sized and only has TWO stalls which is insane for the size of the restaurant and guest occupancy while the men were standing in a long line for the unisex bathroom. What?! Casalena has amazing energy and is a fantastic choice to impress a date or have a birthday celebration but just don't expect the food to send you out of this universe and bring your wallet. On a plus note: Michael received an email thanking us for us visit, which, although a form email, was a wonderful closing note. Not perfect; but I did love Casalena overall and would return.

We came here for a date night with my wife, and it was our first time dining here. We couldn't have…read moreasked for a better experience! We were lucky enough to have Svala as our waitress, and she truly went above and beyond to make our night special. Her attentiveness, warm personality, and outstanding service made us feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of. It's always nice to find a place with great service, but having someone like Svala really makes the experience memorable. She went the extra mile, and we truly appreciate it. We'll definitely be back, and we hope to have Svala as our waitress again! Thank you for making our date night so special!

Cool vibe!!!! Nice atmosphere, good service. Good neighborhood bar. Good crowd. They have tv's.read more

Such a cozy cool dive bar. Regular patrons, fantastic barmaid, football games on multiple screens,…read moregreat drinks! I wish I would've known about this place earlier! Has a very Midwest Chicago bar energy about this place. Cool spot!

We had a great dining experience and huge part of that was our server Bridget! She was very…read moreattentive and helpful. First time there she went through the menu with us and helped us choose our appetizer the Brussels sprouts and was hand down the best I've had. Along with our meals the turkey club and cilantro chicken salad was very good. The quality of the food great, the ambiance was beautiful but the service was the cherry on top. Thank you Bridget and will be back very soon!!

Was in Topanga at Nordstrom and came across Bazille. Happened to be hungry so walked over and got a…read moretable for a quick lunch. Started of with a mango cocktail. You really didn't taste the mango, though the color of the drink would say otherwise. It was just very spirit forward. Definitely needed the mango flavor to balance it out. Was not good. For food, started with the crab bisque with a prominent tomato forward flavor. Really wasn't much crab meat, but the overall flavor was decent. The house made chicken and ricotta meatballs were also decent. Not necessarily something you'll remember but they were ok in the moment. Finally was the French dip sandwich, which was pretty good. Probably the best item we tried. Came with slow roasted beef, sharp white cheddar cheese on a Parmesan baguette with au jus. No complaints, just a good sandwich. Overall, Bazille is located in the Topanga Nordstrom on the third floor. Definitely get the French dip sandwich, and the crab bisque was decent. I would skip the meatballs and the mango cocktail.

Came for Sunday Dinner and had a ball. Every Sunday there is a curated karaoke list of talented…read morelocal (and visiting) artists with show stopping performances. The live band and background singers were amazing as well. There is plenty of street parking available. There's a chef providing food (I believe it rotates every week but I'm not sure). When I was there they had offerings like fries and wings. The garlic parm fries I tried were tasty and I wanted more. The bar was simple but the bartenders worked pretty fast. We ordered drinks 3 at a time so we wouldn't have to get up again and they were very efficient. I tried their margarita which was decent and not overly sweet. Don't worry I'm not a raging alcoholic, it was more so out of respect for the performer. They discourage walking around during the performances so everyone can see and enjoy no matter w The space itself is nice offering you indoor and outdoor space. The delicate hanging lights and plants are a nice touch, and the colorful lighting toward the stage area was very vibey. They also had hookah available, I'm not sure the cost. There's also a small digital Photo Booth at the entrance. The performances were great and so was the crowd. I'd love to come back another time and try more of the food and hear more live music. I loved it. This event has now moved to Andaz in West Hollywood

My friend and I came here shortly after they opened, or it might have been our first time noticing…read moreit. We both ordered similar dishes. He had tacos and fries, while I opted for loaded fries, which is essentially the same thing, just with a tortilla or without. I really enjoyed my meal! The flavors were spot on, and I appreciated the twist on classic comfort food. The staff was friendly, and the heaters created a cozy atmosphere. The only downside was the parking, which is limited to street parking. When we went, it wasn't too crowded, likely because it had just opened. Overall, I definitely see myself coming back!

Met some friends who live in the area and highly recommended this place. We were soo satisfied with…read moretheir friendly service and amazing food! We started with a round of Ahi Tuna Toatadas and I had to have a second order! The tostadas are completely covered with the most deliciously marinated Ahi Tuna and are completely mouth watering! We also started with their Watermelon Hibiscus Margarita and regular Margaritas. Perfect for sitting on the pet friendly patio. We also tried their Oaxacan Old Fashioned that came smoked, always a treat. We had their Chopped Salad with Salmon, the most amazing Shrimp Fajitas, Suizias Chicken Enchiladas and their Carne Asada Plate. ALL were top notch and cooked/seasoned to perfection!

I've been to La Popular before and have always enjoyed the food, especially the queso fundido with…read morechorizo. It's a simple appetizer, but absolutely delicious and filling. Unfortunately, this visit left a bad taste in my mouth, and it had nothing to do with the food. We arrived approximately 15 minutes before happy hour ended, which was purely coincidental because I wasn't even aware of their happy hour schedule. Upon entering, I needed to use the restroom, so the person I was dining with was seated by the host. When I returned, I noticed we still hadn't received menus or been approached by a server, despite a waitress standing nearby looking directly at our table. Since no one had acknowledged us, my dining companion decided to walk over to the bar to take advantage of the happy hour specials. On his way back, he politely asked the waitress about getting menus. Her response was unnecessarily rude and unprofessional. She snapped, "This isn't self-seating! That's why you haven't gotten a menu!" She then proceeded to explain that it was her section. He calmly informed her that we had, in fact, been seated by the host. Rather than apologizing for her assumption, she went over to the host, said something while looking in our direction, and the host confirmed that he had indeed seated us. At that point, she disappeared into the kitchen, and another waitress approached our table. This second waitress was absolutely wonderful! She apologized for the confusion, took our drink order, and provided the level of hospitality you would expect when dining out. Unfortunately, the situation didn't end there. The original waitress continued making comments about us to coworkers as they passed by, making an already uncomfortable situation even more unpleasant. It was obvious that she had an issue with us, and rather than handling a simple misunderstanding professionally, she chose to make it everyone else's business. We eventually requested to speak with the general manager. He was understanding and offered us several $10 discount cards for future visits, along with a complimentary dessert, which I politely declined because I'm not much of a dessert person. I appreciated his attempt to make things right, but I want to make one thing very clear: We were not looking for discounts, free food, or special treatment. We simply expected basic respect and decent customer service. In fact, I ended up giving away the discount cards because, after that experience, I had no desire to return. The food was great, the drinks were good, and the waitress who stepped in to take care of us was fantastic. She deserves recognition for her professionalism and for turning an uncomfortable situation into a more pleasant dining experience. However, one employee's attitude can completely overshadow everything a restaurant does right. Customer service is about the CUSTOMER. You're not required to love every interaction, but you are expected to remain professional, respectful, and courteous. If dealing with customers bothers you that much, perhaps a warehouse position would be a better fit. It's unfortunate because La Popular has genuinely good food, but no amount of delicious queso fundido or complimentary desserts can make up for being treated like an inconvenience simply for walking through the door.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. Ive been coming since it opened was always…read moretaken care of by Leila, Johnny and Mark sad to see they have left but still have Leila. And she is the kind of bartender that makes you feel like you're not just a customer -- you're family. Every time I walk in, she greets me with a warm smile and remembers my drink order and my husbands. She's not just fast and efficient, but genuinely cares about your experience. Whether it's crafting the perfect cocktail, making great conversation, or just noticing when you need a refill without asking whether its my next drink or just refilling my water-- Leila gets it. There's a certain kind of magic when someone makes a busy bar feel like your neighborhood spot, and Leila brings that magic every single time. I always come with my husband, coworkers or friends here or Margarita Garden. Thank you, Leila, for always taking care of us. You're the reason we keep coming back

Considering the number of people working vs how few people were seated at the bar, it took quite…read moresome time to be acknowledged. A nearly $7 upcharge to swap out Vodka for Gin was overpriced in my opinion for a drink that was okay. Bar was clean and my drink was prepared quickly.