It's been a while since I've had Ray's bbq but I was in the area and had to stop by…read more This visit I ordered a brisket sandwich, pork ribs, and a jalapeño cheddar sausage. Everything tasted just as good as I remember. As soon as you walk in it has a traditional bbq smell that isn't typical for all of these other bbq joints nowadays. The staff is still friendly and engaging as well as on top of cleanliness. I plan to make my way back to Ray's BBQ soon, I stopped by around noon today and they were almost sold out of their meats basically the same as when I first ate here years ago. Still 5/5 stars from me, just great bbq- no gimmicks

I was in town for work with my coworker not too long ago. And I had seen Ray's barbecue on the list…read moreof places that I had book I'm so glad that we decided to stop in for lunch. This barbecue was amazing and very flavorful. We got their ribs, sausage, got the dirty rice and mac & cheese. In hindsight, we probably could've ordered more brisket. The sausage I was very happy with as well Everything was really great and I'm so glad that this place There are only a few tables inside where you can sit and enjoy. I'm sure during meal times will get really busy and you might be out of There is a good amount of parking in this strip mall And it looks very popular with people that know We were unsure of what to order and the worker here was amazing. Walked us through a couple of options and what to get. I also got the lemonade aqua fresca that was really good as The sides were delicious and everything had a good strong kick to it. Nothing subtle with what we got in the best way possible. I would definitely come back in the future! I have been to a lot of the famous barbecue places in Texas and raised barbecue in my opinion is more flavorful and tastier than what I've had in Texas.

We came in for breakfast shortly after they had opened. This place just opened up recently and a…read moreplus is that its a block from us. The restaurant has seats for different sized parties but looks to hold about 30. We were the first ones there as all the seating was available so we got tp pick where to sit and were asked for our drinks and our order was taken right away. My wife got the Chicken and Waffles and I got the Chilaquiles with a side of bacon. Food was delicious which made us want to come back and try the other items. As we got served more and more people were coming in. The restaurant was being manned by the mom ( who was the delicious cook) and the son who was attending to everyone with speedy service. We recommend this place for breakfast or lunch since they close early but we'll be back for sure.

Felt like breakfast this morning and saw this on Yelp and it had good reviews, I had to check it…read moreout. I order the Chilaquiles. The beans were cold and lack a bit of flavor the Chilaquiles were ok the texture and presentation was spot on, but lacked a bit a flavor as well. My co-worker has the breakfast burrito and he said it was Horrible. He also had coffee and said it was cold, all I had was water. The customer service was decent and the place was nice and clean. Not sure that I would come back again. The prices were not too bad.

My first time coming visiting from out of state on a recommendation. Our server, Jillian provided a…read moregreat menu selection and offered great ideas on what we should order all throughout the evening she asked what our favorites were from dinner to dessert. Highly recommend as this is certainly a favorite for service , food and atmosphere. Look up menu and you will not be disappointed... reserve ahead as this place is busy for all the reasons mentioned. And ask for Jillian as your server.

Sydney was our server and she was the sweetest. It was for my friends birthday and she was so…read morepatient with us. She recommended food items and drinks. She was welcoming and absolutely wonderful! Look forward to coming back :)

Chase was our waiter on 4/10, and he recommended us multiple good menu items! i was a first timer…read moreat joey's and he recommended my entrée as well as one of our appetizers, and they were both delicious! definitely a great server, and i hope to see him again!!

My partner and I enjoy going to Joey's for their dinner and drinks. The music and ambiance are…read morealways great, and the staff are always so friendly. Marcus in particular made sure we had an enjoyable night. He would check in to provide updates on our food and drinks, and provided exceptional service. We'll be back again!

Probably the best meal we've had to date. Everything was absolutely divine…read more I made reservations as soon as OpenTable let me. You have to get on their notifications list and snag a spot as soon as possible. Pro tip: sit at the bar so you can watch all of the action! We ordered the chicken liver, cornbread, endive salad, ribeye and cabbage. We finished our meal with the date pudding. Everything was soooo good. I need to come back and try more of their menu items!

Wooooowwww!! This place! The service is amazing. We had 2 people check in to see if we wanted…read moredrinks. Another for food. And another to clear our plates and table between apps and mains. The food was divine. Cornbread is an absolute MUST!! Its exterior has an exquisite crunch with a soft interior and the honey and salt and butter with the hatch chilis are just the perfect combination. Baby albacore took me by surprise with its freshness and crunch to add some texture. The chili stew was an item I was hesitant about as I do not like pork. However I couldn't taste the pork and it was so delicious with the side of homemade tortillas! The dates were warm and nutty and was nice paired with the sourdough. The liver was my least favorite but the caramelized onions were awesome! Food is served family style. This place is perfect for a date night or a nice meal after work with coworkers/friends. Enjoy!

I keep coming back to Bestia because the pasta, sides and desserts are so darn good. Nicely…read moreappointed decor and the service was attentive and friendly. The food is what makes this place next level.

Still stands-up to the hype after all these years…read more If "Trendy" was a restaurant, Bestia would easily be in top contention, even after being around for more than a decade. That says a lot. Once upon a time (a few years ago), my CFP + banking institution wanted to thank me for being one of their top private clients. They expressed their gratitude with a very generous, all expense paid full-course meal at Bestia. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement. Fast forward to now, I knew that coming back here would be a good idea. Make no mistake, even if you try to book a reservation several weeks in-advance, don't be surprised if the only available seats are at the counter. Granted, I was in a spacey table during my past visit, the counter can be an enjoyable & unintentionally entertaining space. It's great for a more casual vibe, as you get to see some of the kitchen workers put together some of their signature dishes. In many ways, Bestia seems like a microcosm of the city that it rather humbly resides within. What always catches me off-guard, is that the surrounding simple area really doesn't reflect the happening, vibrant, night-life that resides within the building's walls. You feel like you're taken so a different, very social, very bustling world. WINE: Podere 72, Poderi San Lazzaro (Marche region, central Italy) - 8.7 / 10 A very robust blend of Montepulciano & Sangiovese grapes that results in a balanced, medium bodied red wine that stands-up to heartiness of a beef ribeye steak. FOOD: Roasted Bone Marrow - 9.4/ 10 I have several friends that go here just for this particular dish. Funny enough, one can almost always tell that one is at Bestia because of the rather peculiar manner in which this dish is served. Hot, melted bone marrow is appropriately scooped out of the bone & poured onto spinach gnocchetti. It's like eating beef flavored mouth pillows of potato + spinach. It's definitely a dish that will impress whoever you are with. I can never resist ordering this whenever I am here. Oxtail alla Vaccinara - 8.9 / 10 The deep, rich maroon color of the rigatoni (thanks to beets) is a sight to behold. The pasta is firm but not too hard. It's a humble yet complex pasta dish that complements any main course. 26oz Margaret River Wagyu Ribeye - 9.4 / 10 Anybody who knows me knows that I love my ribeye. Any decent fancy restaurant does a ribeye. But no one does a ribeye quite like Bestia. The fermented mushroom cream delivers a punch of pungence not unlike a delectable dijon mustard, but to the highest of levels. This dish also makes me a believer in well-cooked onions served alongside steak. I usually like to take a home a portion of ribeye for later, but this is one of the very few instances when the steak is so good, that I can't help but finish it here. Again, the portion is more than enough to be shared. Fromage Blanc Mousse - 9.1 / 10 This seasonal dish hits all the right notes. It's the fanciest of cheesecakes, so I recommend sharing this. With its decadence, a little truly goes a long way & that's perfectly fine. The richness of the cheese is offset perfectly by the right balance of candied kumquats. A great "bite" to end on. Huge shout-out & thanks to Radu for being the nicest & most enthusiastic of servers. It's little things like him being so down to take pics of you with your party that really make me want to come back here. It the owners / management is reading this, please recognize how pivotal he is to your team. If he was working under me, I would most definitely give him a raise. Also, shout-out to Dani at the hostess stand. She is one of the most personable people. For being the first person that patrons see upon entering, she is the perfect face, attitude, & welcoming personality that the hospitality industry is in dire need of. She's a rockstar of a hostess & a pleasure to talk with. Bestia is a better place because of valuable employees like Radu & Dani. As always, come for the food. Come back for the service. I would definitely come back because of how amazing Radu & Dani are. Years after the hype, the vibe is still very much happening at Bestia.

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

Just making my timely updated review. The lights were still dimmed, which brought a great ambiance…read moreto the dinner experience. It was very relaxed and just had chill vibes. The evening started off strong, as we stopped by during Hoppy Hour (around 9ish). There wasn't a wait, and it wasn't too busy, so we were seated right away. The front staff was nice and polite. She gave us the option of either a tall round table or a shorter rectangular table. We of course, opted for the slightly shorter (height-wise) rectangular table. Once we were seated, we were given the menu, and the waitress told us that we would be right with us. She stopped by to ask about drinks, and we opted for water. She dropped off water and came back with perfect timing because by then we were ready to order. I also love the simplicity of the menu. There really aren't too many options where you feel overwhelmed, but there are still enough choices to pick from. Shout out to the pastrami quesadilla, I didn't realize it had been swapped for a new menu item until I asked about it this time around, but I'll be waiting for its comeback! We ordered a few items: the mac and cheese balls, the Wagyu bone marrow burger with truffle fries, and a double smash burger with ribbed finger potatoes. We had to get the mac and cheese balls since it was Hoppy Hour! I also didn't realize that on Wednesdays, the double smash burgers are half off. I'll definitely remember that for next time. After we ordered, the food came out quicker than I expected. It was a nice surprise. I think the first item came out about 10 minutes after our initial order. The mac and cheese balls came out hot, which was great. The breading made them super crispy and gave a nice crunch that balanced really well with the softer, chewier mac and cheese inside. I was glad the inside wasn't too runny since that would have made it like lava! I didn't see a cheese pull this time, but next time I'll try again to see if I can catch one. It was a great start to the meal. The burgers came out shortly after we finished the mac and cheese balls. I totally forgot that the truffle fries came with sauce. I should have asked for the sauce on the side, but it wasn't a problem that it was added on top of the fries. It just made them get soggy a bit faster, but that's no problem; it just means I've got to work faster! The burger was good and came out super juicy. I asked for it medium, and it looked about medium, so no complaints here! I never realized before, but the bread was so fluffy... it was a super pillowy bun with a nice bounce to it. It definitely helped balance out the meatiness of the patty. The hint of tomato gave it a nice, refreshing bite and really helped cut through the richness of the meat. The onions also added a nice sweetness to the burger, which was appreciated. I also snuck a bite of the ribbed potatoes, and they were good as well. They were a bit crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside, with just a touch of saltiness. I also stole a pickle from the double smash and realized I probably should have asked for pickles on my burger, but I'll remember that for my next visit!

Tried out the umami burger, with mushrooms and pickled onions, it was pretty solid! Unfortunately,…read morethe Fresno fig came out cold and the fries were overcooked/too hard. Almost like both were just left out for 30 minutes before they were put on the table. Service was fantastic, always someone coming to check on us every 15 or so minutes! Love this place for its outdoor seating, it makes for a very relaxing eating environment.

Decided to try Granville in WeHo after shopping in the area. Overall, really enjoyed the…read moreexperience and the drinks especially tied everything together well. I got the skirt steak cooked medium rare -- flavor was good, but it was a little tough to cut. I think it would've paired even better with some garlic butter or chimichurri on the side. The mac and cheese was SO good and easily one of the highlights of the meal. Creamy, flavorful, and definitely something I'd order again. The pork chops were delicious and packed with flavor, but the spinach underneath was a bit too bitter for my taste. The mashed potatoes were creamy, soft, and comforting. We also loved the Brussels sprouts and Caesar salad -- both were super solid sides. Drinks were perfect and balanced out the dishes really well. Service and atmosphere were great too. Would definitely come back to try more items on the menu next time we are in the area.

Im giving this place a 4 star only because of service, the waitress was kind gave us time and…read moreoffered great suggestions. In reality the food was not great. It was bland and portion was just smaller than I expected. There is a location in Pasadena and the pasta was seasoned well and balanced and what I feel the portion was much bigger. I do have to assume it's due to the location of this establishment. The ambiance was pretty slow however the inside decorations were so cute and pleasant on the eyes. I wouldn't come here for the food, perhaps a drink and a small app.

Really enjoyed our experience. Wanted something very special for a USC graduate celebration. I had…read moreto also consider a vegan friend's limitations. Lucia delivered. The drink program is very impressive. I tried the lychee margarita. I enjoyed the food. The graduate enjoyed the wagyu beef patty and I had the salt fish croquetas to start. Our vegan friend tried an okra dish. Entrees were the fish roast, coconut rice and frijoles, and broccolini and yams. Everything was seasoned, flavorful but the coconut rice was bland. We received complimentary shots of an infused passion fruit rum that was so good, I asked for a cocktail made with it. The restaurant is very visually appealing and the music provided a nice vibe. Now the service... for the delicious of the food and cocktails, the service was immaculate. Our waitperson Paola was gracious, had food suggestions, and really helped amplify our experience. She was so thoughtful that, when bringing the complimentary shots, she brought a nonalcoholic one for the graduate that had ordered a mocktail! I was most impressed with the man clearing and setting plates! We valet parked for $15 because we arrived close to the reservation time but I think street parking could be found.

Heard a lot of things about this restaurant and it has been on my list. To keep it short and…read moresimple. Ambience: 9/10 Food 7.8 Service 9/10 The restaurant looks a lot bigger when people take photos or post on their TikTok's. I didn't take a picture of a lot of the food that we ordered. Not going to lie a lot of people give this restaurant and average review, but I went in open-minded. We ordered the beef patty. It was just OK. The bread that they have is basically fancy sea salted raisin bread and I preferred only one of the creams versus the jam that they paired with it. Ordered 2 . We ordered the lamb and it was good but pretty salty and then we also ordered one more thing. I forgot what it's called but we had to take it back. We also had rock shrimp which I thought was pretty good, but I think the chefs need to revisit the flavor profiles that they are trying to pair. It almost seemed like things did not complement each other. Like you can see the creative direction they were trying to go, but it was either over salted or lacked a truly outstanding flavor profile that complimented the dish. I was really disappointed with my drink that said lychee because it literally had tapioca pearls, and I thought for such an expensive drink, The least you can do was put a real fruit on there. That's the theme of this restaurant extremely pricey, but you're not going to be wowed away with the food. This is off my checklist, but in comparison Isa Rae's restaurant in Inglewood is a lot better.