As a Bruin alum with double Bruin kids there now, how have I never been here before?? We've been…read moremissing out! Terrific service, tasty food and fun ambiance! Restaurant isn't visible from the street but well worth finding the hidden gem! We tried it out to use my Amex Resy credit and didn't expect anything but we loved it & will certainly return with or without the Amex Resy lol!

Parking structure entrance in alley. Be sure to get that ticket validated…read more Trendy (wanna be) speakeasy vibes with some nice booths and bar space. Solid dialed in menu and cocktails. Amazing duck meatballs , steak and frites(go for the strip), and legit pasta. Highly recommend.

This is a lovely space. It's associated with the Hammer museum at UCLA. It's in the courtyard…read morewith an outdoor seating area, as well as indoor seating. There is jazzy latin tinged music playing and it's just beautiful. So that's a winner. This place was inspired by Alice Waters, who was a main force in the California Cuisine farm to table movement. Her restaurant in Berkeley, Chez Panisse, was the most amazing restaurant in the East Bay when I went to Cal. This place is far different. But it's great on its own terms. The menu tonight is themed with a movie playing at the Hammer. So it's not the normal fare. But from what I understand, they do a different prix fix menu every night, in addition to their normal offerings. This meal was wonderful. The first course was a poblano chile filled with a walnut based stuffing. It was delicate and brilliant. It was also a dish from the movie that was served at a wedding and everyone fell in love. The main was a medley of different seafoods (scallops, shrimp, clams, and tilefish) with vegetables (hominy, garlic, avocado, onion, and chile) and a lovely broth that was deconstructed and wonderful. The dessert was just enough too. It seemed to be inspired by the wedding cake from an early scene in the movie. Really great. The service is perfect. The waitperson was friendly and helpful. The food was served well timed and the plates cleared efficiently, never rushed. It was a great meal. I loved this place and I'd come again. This series is movies about food. Like Water for Chocolate is a movie I saw when I was in law school, and 29 (young). I loved this movie 33 years ago. I loved it again. The meal at LULU truly accented the film. Thank you LULU!

Great food; simply presented, not over seasoned. Great…read moreservice; never had to ask for more water, wine, etc. Great venue; covered/outdoor options in a beautiful courtyard. The menu changes almost daily depending on what is freshly available. And, not expensive. So, we can go back again. Special thanks to Patti and the rest of the staff.

Delicious meal and our server Miguel was amazing we both had his recommendation and loved it. Fun…read moreatmosphere where you can play games, pool, shuffleboard... We had plenty of tv screens also and watched FIFA futball in a fun venue! Perfect for a fun date night!

Amazing food and fantastic service! My husband and I were staying at the Kimpton and decided to…read moregrab dinner here and it absolutely didn't disappoint. We were super hungry and ordered the following: - fried avocado wontons - butternut squash soup - watermelon-cress salad - 50/50 burger - shrimp scampi Food came out fast and everything was inarguably 10/10. The soup was very rich and tasty, wontons were crispy and stuffed generously with avocado, burger was juicy and cooked to perfection, and the large, tender shrimp paired deliciously with the pasta. We were absolutely stuffed at the end and finished almost everything! The overall space was very sophisticated and inviting. A chic yet comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend for a date night or catching up with friends!

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

This place is awesome! Great bartenders and the djs always have a different vibe, but tonight - the…read moredj is poppin American dream right here

One of the best matcha/coffee place in West LA! Bonsai…read morelatte is perfect for authentic bitter matcha taste lover with nice shot of espresso. Biscoff latte was definitely more of sweeter end latter and it was delicious. The service was great and the lattes came out pretty fast. Interiors are cozy, modern with lotta wooden furnitures.

Cute coffee shop with good drinks!…read more I needed a place to grab a matcha and take care of some work, and found this place on social media. They were pretty busy, but everything was quick -- my matcha and breakfast burrito came out within minutes of ordering. Prices were pretty high imo ($9 for a matcha with cream top, $15 breakfast burrito), but it is LA. The burrito was good, but honestly pretty small and not very stuffed, and the matcha was good as well, definitely very strong and high caffeine. There was plenty of seating, even though it was packed, and it seemed like a cute place to get some work done/study. Only thing is it can be a bit noisy, and you'll likely have strangers sharing your table, so not recommended if you have to take meetings. I deducted 1 star cause I felt like the customer service was lacking a little. The girl who took my order was a little short and barely responded. When I was having trouble logging on to the WiFi (it kept kicking me off on my laptop -- I ended up not even being able to use it, which defeated the purpose of me finding a cafe to work in, and had to use my hotspot), she didn't help in any way and just told me to try a new code but even after it still didn't work and I went back, she lowkey ignored me and was keeping busy in the back to avoid me it felt like. A little bummed about that but otherwise a decent experience!

Pretty good meal overall!! The chicken wings had a really crisp exterior and a great crunch, but…read morethey did lean a little dry - but honestly felt like the trade off for getting them that crispy! The sauce helped bring some juiciness back and balanced it out. The bluefin tuna bibimbap was pretty enjoyable. The tuna tasted fresh and the textures worked well together, but the dish could have used a little more seasoning to make the flavors pop. The perilla was a great touch though. It added a slightly minty flavor that complemented the tuna without taking over the dish. The beef short rib was easily the standout. PERFECTLY cooked, incredibly tender, and seasoned just right. The richness of the meat paired so well with the lettuce wraps that it almost feels like they should automatically come with the dish. Service was good and everything came out smoothly. Would come back!

Cute spot, dark ambience. Makes for a decent date spot, I'd think. Food is elevated korean fusion…read morewhich is worth a try, but I wouldn't come back unless there's an occasion. Made a reservation 1 week out, and only 9:45pm was available for a Saturday for a party of 6. Kind of odd that last call for their regular menu is at that time; luckily a few of us got there before that time to put in orders in time. Drinks: - GF & Plum Soda $8.00: refreshing! would get this again - Flower Sour $17.00: my fave; slightly tart and fragrant - Baesuk White Negroni $17.00: barrel fragrant and like an old fashioned - Plum Martini $17.00: medicinal lol Food: - Aguachile $19.00: mid, imo. in kimchi broth so it has that fermented aftertaste. - Beef Short Ribs $49.00: yuuum. oh so tender but only 6 pieces. worth a try - Pork Spare Ribs $36.00: also super tender, 6 ribs. worth a try - Bluefin Tuna Bibimbap $29.00: a decent amt of tuna, i would get this again - Spicy Braised Black Cod $41.00: not very memorable, nor was it spicy. nice and flaky tho - Chilled Acorn Noodle $22.00: salty and lots of seaweed - Fried Chicken Wings $23.00: not oily and good flavor. crispy but wouldn't get again - Hotteok $16.00: came with a sake like ice cream and it was nice! worth a try Street parking is kinda tough on this side of Sawtelle, esp since it's across the popular sun nong dan

Came here for happy hour on a Friday night after work. Luckily we found street parking fairly…read moreeasily just about a block from the bar. Appreciate that the bartenders were attentive and that the place wasn't too full or busy. Happy hour drinks are worth the price. The regular cocktails are good but cannot compare to more well known places. I liked that there were bar seats, standing tables and seated areas. I wish they had some bar snacks but because they don't offer food, you can bring your own.

Stopped in on a Saturday night. It may have been way too early (around 7:30pm) but we easily found…read morea seat at the bar. It had a cool vibe and tons of allocated bottles on the bar (tequila and whiskey and whisky to name a few categories). The staff greeted us quickly and supplied us with some menus. I opted for the Idyllwild cocktail and loved it! It had the most complementary flavors and was so refreshing with the bourbon, yuzu, chartreuse, honey, and lemon flavors. My husband opted for a neat Caballito Cerrero Puntas pour (high proof agave spirit). They only had 0.5 Oz for their bottle and only charged for the partial pour. People came in and ordered anything from cocktails to neat pours to flights. It was a cool spot and the bartenders seemed pretty well versed in different cocktails, giving a few suggestions to different patrons. Even making a few Espresso Martinis for a couple of girls that didn't really like their initial cocktails. Staff was cool, attentive, and pretty quick and efficient with the pours. I'd definitely be down to try more drinks here if we roll through again. Luckily, we found some close street parking and it wasn't super busy so we easily found parking in the area. It also wasn't super packed in the venue so we could've opted for other seating--lounge areas, a few tables, or just at the bar.

A stunning lounge that leans fully into that old money, royal feel. Every detail is intentional…read more Dark wood, rich textures, low lighting. It doesn't just look good, it pulls you into a different mood the moment you walk in. The space is thoughtfully split. One side has a cozy fireplace with lounge seating that feels intimate and elevated. The other side opens up into the bar with dining tables up front, giving it a more social, slightly livelier energy. Drinks are absolutely amazing. Crafted well, balanced, and consistent. But what really stands out is how the ambiance takes over the entire experience. The crowd shows up. Well dressed, confident, and adds to the overall vibe instead of taking away from it. Some places you go just for drinks. Here, the ambiance takes it to another level. It feels like an experience, not just a night out. Reservation needed: Recommended for busy nights but not for the bar/drinks Parking: 5/10 Crowd: 10/10 Vibe: 10/10 Music: 8.5/10 Drinks: 9/10 Price: $$$

Came here for on a weekday where they had live music in their patio! Turns out they have live music…read more3 nights a week! This is a great bar to come and chill with a group of friends. They have great cocktails and fancy tasting mocktails as well! All the servers and manager were very inviting and provided fast service! Will definitely come back!