checked this bar out on a whim yesterday and i'm so glad i did! it's intimate, cozy and not…read moreoverwhelmingly filled with bodies inside. i wanted to find a chill place with a good old fashioned and scored -- highly recommend their japanese one. they don't have food here but the service was great and was welcomed in with a friendly energy. perfect place to end up at with friends or a date. will definitely return!

I've been coming to Oldfield's for over 5 years now and it never fails. As a bartender of 7+ years,…read morethe staff here and the service is always on point. One reason, if not the main reason, I frequent here is because of Robin. She is one of the best bartenders in LA, always attentive, very knowledgeable, and super nice! Cheers to Robin and the 1933 group!

It was my first time going to Laurel Grill. We had a party of 5 which means you can't make a…read morereservation (since we had kids in tow, we showed up at 5pm on a Saturday and there was no problem getting in). The place itself is very modern and nice. Overall the vibe it basically a Houston's-type place. And service was good. All of the food overall was very good. Nothing really too crazy. To me, the menu is a little... boring. But, I will say everything was tasty. We got the Cajun shrimp salad (which was simple and clean but tasty), a cheese pizza for the kids (which was good!), a brisket French dip (very tasty and a horseradish sauce with a LOT of bite), a vodka pasta (was good but it actually is TOO big a portion to eat by one's self), the Ahi Tuna frites (the tuna was good and served with a nice green sauce), and the grilled cabbage side (with brown butter and some pomegranate molasses--it was actually my favorite thing!). The key distinctive thing about Laurel Grill seems to be that a lot of things get cooked by that fire which really adds a nice smoky touch (like the shrimp and the ahi tuna and the cabbage). My only major complaint would be the fries were just okay. After a minute or two they weren't crispy anymore. As good as everything else was, I thought they would step things up with the fries but they were just average. Anyways, while I overall am not that excited by the menu, it definitely is a great place to go where everybody will be able to find something tasty to eat. And overall, the portions were pretty fair.

Excellent food, service, atmosphere. Have been here a few times with friends and family, but had a…read morememorable brunch today! It was sunny on the patio and there was a lovely breeze. Victor took care of us and was very attentive. Some recommendations: - good cappuccino - hamachi crudo for appetizer - margarita pizza from wood oven - asian chicken salad - apple pie with ice cream was so well done

Absolutely LOVE this place. The Mulberry is a very warm and intimate place where you can enjoy…read moremodern Korean comfort food. All dishes are carefully crafted with its colorful details, and its simple but bold flavors prepared for you through an open kitchen. This place gets busy the minute they open their doors so make reservations prior. 1. Korean Aguachile: fresh tilefish sashimi with finely sliced cucumber and white floral decor simmered in ice cold kimchee broth they pour at the table. Soooo good. Must order. 2. Soy Marinade Blue Prawn: My favorite dish of the night. Huge raw blue prawns (head attached) marinaded with soy sauce. Served with barley rice topped with Ssam jang (type of bean paste sauce), and seaweed paper. You wrap all ingredients in the seaweed paper to make a hand roll. Soooooo delicious. Can't walk out without trying this. 3. Beef short ribs: good but nothing unique in its flavoring . Beef steak(medium rare and super tender) that's lightly marinaded/glazed (so not overly sweet) with kbbq/short rib sauce. This is one of their fan favorites so I suggest you try it.. 4. Chilled Acorn Noodles: chewy cOLD noodles made with acorn (just like the acorn jelly side dish we eat). The noodles are seasoned with Korean Cho-go-chu-jang (Gochujang paste), crispy cucumber slices, loads of dried seaweed flakes, and perilla oil. And you just mix them all together. Sooo good and paired well with the short ribs. Incredible. 5. Bluefin tuna and trout Bibimbop: like a poke bowl but so much better. Rice at the bottom with loads of lettuce strips, bluefin tuna sashimi, radish slices, and cavier. Seasoned with Korean Cho-go-chu jang (Gochujang paste with a twist of vinegar). Very good as well. For drinks we tried the shikhye slush (shikhye is a Korean sweet rice drink dessert). They used a slushy shikhye base with warm cinnamon and ginger spices and pisco for a kick. Also tried the Sujinggwa manhattan which is sujunggwa (traditional Korean cinnamon ginger dessert tea served cold) and a single malt. This was fabulous. Overall fantastic experience. Fantastic food, cool ambiance's. And great service. Highly highly recommend this place!

Parking: street parking can be rough to find during peak dinner time on weekends but not bad early…read moreevening on weekdays Reservations: Limited availability on Resy makes it seem harder to get though we were able to make one. Tables looked available around 5pm though so walk-ins could be possible. Ambiance: Outside was nice and inside looked dimly lit and romantic. We were seated promptly and service was good. Food: Rice slushy had a strangely strong cinnamon-like taste to it that traditional rice punch doesn't have which was so overpowering, it made it difficult to go back for more sips. Oysters - good though small, enjoyed the kelp mignonette Korean Aguachile - Delicate tilefish completely overwhelmed by cold kimchi broth with actual icy slush in it and small amounts of fish Steak Tartare - The hot stone bowl seemed to defeat the purpose of a tartare, as it cooked the steak once mixed. The perilla leaves were also cut in large strips relative to the beef. Chilled Acorn Noodle - The perilla oil was nonexistent in flavor though the dish didn't need it and was good without. Overall, portions were small for the price and dishes weren't well-executed so despite being excited for more Korean options in West LA, I'd much rather make the drive to Koreatown for better portions, prices, and flavors.

This is a great place for after work happy hour in a casual ambiance. I came here for birthday…read moredrinks with my family before we headed to dinner nearby. The location has a spacious area filled with a variety of wine options. I picked a Bourgogne Chardonnay from France ($36). We came on a late Monday afternoon and, lucky for us, they have a bar special on Mondays: No corkage fee! They also have Happy Hour-- Monday to Friday from 3-6pm. The Chardonnay was divine! I would totally return and purchase another bottle. We also ordered a charcuterie board and took advantage of their happy hour special for $20 (pick two-- one cheese and one meat). We opted for the 'Humboldt Fog' Chèvre as our cheese option and the Bresaola for our meat option. Both were delicious, but the chèvre was truly exquisite. We shared one charcuterie board with five people and it was enough; however if you're on the hungry side, I suggest two charcuterie boards for five or six people. In addition to meat and cheese, it comes with crackers, some pickled veggies, onion jam, candied nuts, whole grain Dijon, and apple slices. On the left side of the venue you have your variety of wine options; on the right side, there's the bar and some tables, plus a small area with other snacks for purchase that pair nicely with wine or beer. They even sell the Torres truffle chips! My only complaint is the service, unfortunately. The lady at the cashier was super friendly, however the bar tender was not so welcoming. When he came over to our table to open our wine bottle, he didn't greet us, smile, or say anything. He took our bottle and opened it and then asked who was going to taste. Not sure if he thought we didn't speak English since we were speaking another language when he came to our table, but overall, we all noticed his attitude and thought it was rather unwelcoming. Because of this experience, I rate this place a 4/5, however, everything else was great!

Stanley's Wet Goods is a great wine bar where locals can peruse the aisles of their extraordinarily…read morelarge selection of wine, check out beer options in the fridge, purchase some niche cheeses, chocolates, crackers and other items for your charcuteries. High bar shared seating inside but tables outside. They also have a riddle of the day posted above the bar which is fun to solve when you're a little buzzed. Everyone is nice, knowledgeable and non pretentious. The staff has encouraged me to try so many different wines I wouldn't normally do for fear of looking like a noob. I've enjoyed a wide range of wines from an orange one day, a pinot next, a buttery Chardonnay or a spicy Syrah. Every time I'm there it's a fun experiment. :) If you're a lightweight like me, I'd suggest eating a meal beforehand because the menu is pretty light. Street parking or structure in downtown culver is available. You can try the local neighborhoods for free parking, just don't park by my place! lol

My cousin was performing at this small bar. They had a Decent Menu but seemed a bit understaffed as…read moreit took quite a while to talk to the bartender to order and such. The chairs were super uncomfortable especially if you are hanging around to listen to music and have a few drinks. It was quite dark inside and the tv screens had strange videos playing. If you are local it may be your place especially on a rainy night to stay close to home but I wouldn't make a special trip from far.

Drink quality: 4/5 Presentation: 4/5, pretty but nothing…read morecrazy Service: 5/5 Vibes: Loud, but should be expected at a place like this w/ live music Value: 3/5 Times been: 1 Return? Maybe? No strong desire I enjoyed the vibes of the place, but the live music was a little too loud to have a comfortable conversation. However, I believe that having a comfortable conversation at a bar with live music is a contradiction, so no points lost there. My main issues with The Washington are as follows: 1) expensive 2) poor drink selection. These two issues are not independent as I am ok paying ~$20 a drink only if the cocktails are going above and beyond in some sort of way. For example, the drink has some sort of complicated syrups or uses some sort of unconventional technique that I would not want to replicate at home. However, you cannot really find creative cocktails here. And, on top of that, I also find a lackluster selection of drinks. I'm not entirely sure why there isn't more gin/vodka cocktail selection (I am well aware that they can make standard bar drinks that are not explicitly listed, but I am critiquing the lack of 'original drinks').

Went here on a whim for a weekday brunch and was very happy!…read moreGreat outside area with pretty trees. Scrumptious food and yummy drinks.

I have been here for Happy Hour but this was my first brunch! So for easter brunch they had a pre…read morefixed menu for $32, included 1 app and 1 main. Drinks: Macha latte was decent. Nothing to revert about. But wow, that mimosa was filled to the rim! I got the speciality weekend brunch spritz. I don't remember what it was call but it was strong and refreshing. Yes. The spritz was strong or my tolerance has gone way down. First course: I was pleasantly surprised by how big the Avacado toast was. It had a jam at the bottom that brought the whole dish together. Like my HH review, some micro greens would have taken my heard back. I just love microgreens! Deviled eggs and croquetts I've tried before. They were both pretty good. Croquetts can't do wrong. Mains: I got the crab Benedict and it was awesome! I filled up on my avocado toast so I took half of it home. There was plenty of crab and the poached egg was running and bright orange. That's some healthy eggs! Fresh toast looked amazing as well, same with the burger. I know the burger was also popular at happy hour for the price but I was told it was very good. I'll have to go next time just for that. Parking: Just park by the paid lot by trader Joe's or off Cardiff. Easier than trying to find parking on that street. The paid lot is $1 free and $1 additional hours. The patio was super charming with all the natural lights and shaded by the trees. The service was decent as well. Will took good care of us.

I've been to Accomplice so many times that I can't believe I've never written a review! This is one…read moreof my favorite bars in LA. The entire staff is friendly and welcoming. Cocktails are well-crafted. Food from the restaurant side, Little Fatty, is delicious! Highly recommend the garlic noodles and shaking beef. My favorite thing about this bar is the playlist! Old school hip hop sets exactly the right vibe and gives this place so much character. There's also a reverse happy hour after 10 PM. Definitely check this spot out!

Great little Asian-inspired bar in the Venice/Mar Vista area--a little trendy for a neighborhood…read morebar but the vibes and the food are worth it. They have LA-borough themed drinks here which is pretty cool--I've lived in LA long enough to get the inside jokes in the ingredients--see if you get it ha! Drinks are well crafted from great spirits and the bar tenders are quick and attentive quickly servicing folks both at the bar and standing around waiting for a table. Food is a bit on the expensive side (think elevated Panda Express) but the flavors are robust and delicious. I ordered their orange chicken dish and rice and it was crispy, tender, and delicious in all the right combinations of sweet and savory. Will definitely come back!

Wonderful personalized service!…read more Dive Bar with club vibes on the weekend. Deliciously crafted old fashioned

Such a vibe - one of the best sound systems on the west side. Never a dull moment at Lost and…read moreFound. It's also a incredibly social bar, every one talks to each other and by then end of the night strangers have become friends

very friendly professional staff good music…read moreknow how to make a great martini! perfect

nice spot to hang and drink with friends! really liked the ambiance…read more we ordered espresso martinis and they were pretty tasty! i would come back here again for them! service was fast. we came to check this place out after using the photo booth at oh shoot.

Been wanting to stop by the Manchester for a while, and I'm glad I did! It's an intimidate and…read moremoody space, featuring a nice selection of cocktails and food. Theres a parking lot, which helps for easy parking. Service was quick. The steak frites were addicting, highly recommend! There's also a nice cocktail hour on Saturday night from 9-close that I intend to check out one day.

What an unassuming little spot! Can be tough to be find!…read more Popped in for a happy-hour type get together with a few friends while we were in town. Super dark and vibey inside. The five of us were sat at a booth and quickly taken care of. Menu was hard to decide on, as there were lots of good picks, but in the end we went with everything that was good on the shareable end. From the wings and house-made chips, to the broccoli and burgers, all of it was super flavorful. Oh I also has a martini (olive + lemon), which was great and on happy hour special. My friend also ordered a cocktail and we were all shocked when it turned up looking like a tropical vacation blue drink. All and all a great little spot with solid ambiance.