The menu didn't mention all of the ingredients in some of the food. Drinks were ok. Tvs we're playing some strange surgery commercials.
Amanda Bennett-Low
This super cool lounge style bar with yummy bar bites in the sunset district is the only one of it's kind on the west side of the city. The beautiful interiors have tons of seating options for groups large and small. The atmosphere is lively while still feeling laid back. The open room can get loud when busy but remains feeling intimate and cozy in the booths. Warm enough inside to get dressed up on the weekend while still casual for afterwork drinks. I absolutely adore this place and cannot recommend it highly enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mama Mak's Spicy Wontons
Tara A.
I hate leaving bad reviews but yikes! We went with a group to just get some drinks before heading off to our actual event of the night- the place had very little going on for a Friday night and yet we were never attended to during the time we sat around and chatted before just deciding to leave. I can see why there were not many people there. There was only one person working as the server/bartender for the entire place. Unfortunate experience! We were really excited.
Cyan C.
Food was delicious! Drinks were amazing as well, and great for dates. The lanterns are a good ambiance, highly recommend!
Joshua G.
This place is a secret for a reason. The service is terrible! I ordered a drink, waited about 10 minutes while the drunk bartender decided to do literally anything except make a cocktail. I had asked for a food menu and a glass of water, and waited another 10 minutes for nothing to arrive. In all I sat down for 20 minutes and have nothing else to say other than don't go here! Unless you like garbage hospitality I reccomend staying away from
Jeff
Spacious, trendy lounge good for happy hours, food or larger gatherings. The food and drinks were awesome and the staff was friendly and accommodating. This secret in the Sunset is definitely a spot to check out.
This place was so good! Everything we had was delicious and bit pricey but worth it. The staff is super nice too! Will be back soon!
D Y.
Good food. I didn't realize this was a lounge, so we came for dinner. It felt like a great kept secret because nobody was there, yet the food was actually very good. We had the won tons, picanha, and the loco moco. I think the won tons were the star, but the other dishes were also good. The won tons had great flavor and texture. Good proportion of shrimp to pork. The picanha was slightly overcooked, but I think that was my fault. I originally had ordered medium rare, but asked to increase the temp so it's pink because my wife likes it more on the done side (yuck). Unfortunately, it was a little too done for my taste. But, the chimichiri (?) sauce was a nice touch. The loco moco was also good. The gravy had good flavor and proportion of eggs to meat to rice was good. The beef was a little on the hard side, but not bad. Overall, all the flavors were great and the execution was good. You can tell they care.
Devina D.
I had this place bookmarked for awhile, but I never had a reason to visit. I had a reservation for a Saturday night around 7PM. I don't think I needed one because it was a little empty. There was a large party in a semi private room and a few couples scattered around. We got seated in one of their booths but I wish I chose a different spot. The lighting is pretty dim in the restaurant and the music was booming. My party was seated under one of their speakers so it was hard to hear over it. Also the bass could be felt because it was loud. I think all tables would benefit from a lamp at the table so you can see what's on the table and the people around you. The table and booths were on the lower side as well. For the food, I shared a few dishes with 3 other people and it was enough. We also all got our own cocktails (4 total). Chicken & Mushroom Tagliatelle (Large): I think this could use a bit more seasoning, but it was good. There was a lot of sauce compared to noodles and meat. I think I was expecting the large to be a bit bigger. From what I remember it stated that the large would feed 2-3 people, but I think it feeds only 2 people. My bf liked it especially the noodles and creaminess. If I came back, I would probably get this again. Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Scampi: This was good. The shrimp was flavorful and the best part of the dish. The mac salad was OK I think just not what I was expecting in flavor. It was on the sweeter side. Imperial Wagyu Steak: This was by far the best item we received. The meat was so tender and flavorful. I wish we got two orders of this instead of the other meat dish. This came with a side of kimchi and that was good as well. Brazilian Picanha Steak: This tasted off maybe like vinegary or just not your typical steak. The texture was a bit more firmer and not as tender as the Imperial Steak. I would not get this again. Breakfast of Champions Cocktail: this was good and sweet. I barely tasted the alcohol and would get this again. Espresso Martini: I wasn't a fan, but I don't enjoy espresso martinis anyways. It tasted strongly of alcohol and bitter. I definitely would give this place another try, but I'm not sure if I would be seeking this place out.
Friendly staff and surprisingly excellent food. Really cool looking lounge, with stiff drinks. A gem in a neighborhood that lacks a cool place to go to.
Angela I.
Really disappointing. Burger was good but on menu it was pictured with chips and not served with them (and you can't order chips). Ordered Chicken and Mushroom tagliatelle and there was not a single mushroom. Also there is a mandatory 18% service charge - this is likely due to the poor service and food not garnering sufficient tips. Really wanted to like this neighborhood spot.
Andrea T.
I enjoy coming here to reminisce Hotpot garden and prime steakhouse. Just kidding, but honestly I really liked the owner's former restaurants. It is the best to come here during happy hour. My favorite way to order is to get a bunch of small share plates because of the variety. When I ordered the bruschetta, steak, wonton, and locomoco for two people, we couldn't finish it all but everything was so delicious! I liked saving a bit of my rice from the locomoco to eat with the steak. The kimchee paella is not bad, but it is very large and doesn't have the crispy rice crust. Might be good to order only if you have a large group or want to have some leftovers for lunch. If you are deciding between the two, I liked the locomoco more. Drinks are good too.
C N.
The food was alright and a bit on the pricy side for the amount of food we got. I like the spicy wonton 5/5 and loco moco 5/5 the best. Steak 4/5 was ok and a bit on the sweet side and too chewy. I wish service was better 2/5. We tried to get the waitress attention multiple times and she ignored us (even after making eye contact with us). We have to keep walking up to her to ask for things like napkins, to go containers, asking how much longer will it take for our drinks to come out, (by that time all our food came out and still no drinks). Wish the waitress at least come over to check on us at least once to see if we needed anything else (water, napkins, etc). It's basically us just ordering from our phones, her dropping off the food, and us being ignore the whole night. You have to pay when you order and they charge a mandatory tip before getting your food. So if you want more food or drinks you have to do multiply transactions. Inside it is a bit too dark but they do have pretty lights on the ceiling but it's not that bright.
Wesley S.
Big bar/restaurant with plenty of lounge seating. Lots of different drinks and foods to order. Great place to come hang out with friends. Service is nice and easy. Simply scan the QR code at the table to order on the phone, and the servers will bring the items to the table. My favorite thing to get here is the Fieldwork hazy IPA on tap.
Love this shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The menu didn't mention all of the ingredients in some of the food. Drinks were ok. Tvs we're playing some strange surgery commercials.
This super cool lounge style bar with yummy bar bites in the sunset district is the only one of it's kind on the west side of the city. The beautiful interiors have tons of seating options for groups large and small. The atmosphere is lively while still feeling laid back. The open room can get loud when busy but remains feeling intimate and cozy in the booths. Warm enough inside to get dressed up on the weekend while still casual for afterwork drinks. I absolutely adore this place and cannot recommend it highly enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mama Mak's Spicy Wontons
I hate leaving bad reviews but yikes! We went with a group to just get some drinks before heading off to our actual event of the night- the place had very little going on for a Friday night and yet we were never attended to during the time we sat around and chatted before just deciding to leave. I can see why there were not many people there. There was only one person working as the server/bartender for the entire place. Unfortunate experience! We were really excited.
Food was delicious! Drinks were amazing as well, and great for dates. The lanterns are a good ambiance, highly recommend!
This place is a secret for a reason. The service is terrible! I ordered a drink, waited about 10 minutes while the drunk bartender decided to do literally anything except make a cocktail. I had asked for a food menu and a glass of water, and waited another 10 minutes for nothing to arrive. In all I sat down for 20 minutes and have nothing else to say other than don't go here! Unless you like garbage hospitality I reccomend staying away from
Spacious, trendy lounge good for happy hours, food or larger gatherings. The food and drinks were awesome and the staff was friendly and accommodating. This secret in the Sunset is definitely a spot to check out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Liver Pate, Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Imperial Wagyu Zabuton Steak
This place was so good! Everything we had was delicious and bit pricey but worth it. The staff is super nice too! Will be back soon!
Good food. I didn't realize this was a lounge, so we came for dinner. It felt like a great kept secret because nobody was there, yet the food was actually very good. We had the won tons, picanha, and the loco moco. I think the won tons were the star, but the other dishes were also good. The won tons had great flavor and texture. Good proportion of shrimp to pork. The picanha was slightly overcooked, but I think that was my fault. I originally had ordered medium rare, but asked to increase the temp so it's pink because my wife likes it more on the done side (yuck). Unfortunately, it was a little too done for my taste. But, the chimichiri (?) sauce was a nice touch. The loco moco was also good. The gravy had good flavor and proportion of eggs to meat to rice was good. The beef was a little on the hard side, but not bad. Overall, all the flavors were great and the execution was good. You can tell they care.
I had this place bookmarked for awhile, but I never had a reason to visit. I had a reservation for a Saturday night around 7PM. I don't think I needed one because it was a little empty. There was a large party in a semi private room and a few couples scattered around. We got seated in one of their booths but I wish I chose a different spot. The lighting is pretty dim in the restaurant and the music was booming. My party was seated under one of their speakers so it was hard to hear over it. Also the bass could be felt because it was loud. I think all tables would benefit from a lamp at the table so you can see what's on the table and the people around you. The table and booths were on the lower side as well. For the food, I shared a few dishes with 3 other people and it was enough. We also all got our own cocktails (4 total). Chicken & Mushroom Tagliatelle (Large): I think this could use a bit more seasoning, but it was good. There was a lot of sauce compared to noodles and meat. I think I was expecting the large to be a bit bigger. From what I remember it stated that the large would feed 2-3 people, but I think it feeds only 2 people. My bf liked it especially the noodles and creaminess. If I came back, I would probably get this again. Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Scampi: This was good. The shrimp was flavorful and the best part of the dish. The mac salad was OK I think just not what I was expecting in flavor. It was on the sweeter side. Imperial Wagyu Steak: This was by far the best item we received. The meat was so tender and flavorful. I wish we got two orders of this instead of the other meat dish. This came with a side of kimchi and that was good as well. Brazilian Picanha Steak: This tasted off maybe like vinegary or just not your typical steak. The texture was a bit more firmer and not as tender as the Imperial Steak. I would not get this again. Breakfast of Champions Cocktail: this was good and sweet. I barely tasted the alcohol and would get this again. Espresso Martini: I wasn't a fan, but I don't enjoy espresso martinis anyways. It tasted strongly of alcohol and bitter. I definitely would give this place another try, but I'm not sure if I would be seeking this place out.
Restaurantji Recommends
Friendly staff and surprisingly excellent food. Really cool looking lounge, with stiff drinks. A gem in a neighborhood that lacks a cool place to go to.
Really disappointing. Burger was good but on menu it was pictured with chips and not served with them (and you can't order chips). Ordered Chicken and Mushroom tagliatelle and there was not a single mushroom. Also there is a mandatory 18% service charge - this is likely due to the poor service and food not garnering sufficient tips. Really wanted to like this neighborhood spot.
I enjoy coming here to reminisce Hotpot garden and prime steakhouse. Just kidding, but honestly I really liked the owner's former restaurants. It is the best to come here during happy hour. My favorite way to order is to get a bunch of small share plates because of the variety. When I ordered the bruschetta, steak, wonton, and locomoco for two people, we couldn't finish it all but everything was so delicious! I liked saving a bit of my rice from the locomoco to eat with the steak. The kimchee paella is not bad, but it is very large and doesn't have the crispy rice crust. Might be good to order only if you have a large group or want to have some leftovers for lunch. If you are deciding between the two, I liked the locomoco more. Drinks are good too.
The food was alright and a bit on the pricy side for the amount of food we got. I like the spicy wonton 5/5 and loco moco 5/5 the best. Steak 4/5 was ok and a bit on the sweet side and too chewy. I wish service was better 2/5. We tried to get the waitress attention multiple times and she ignored us (even after making eye contact with us). We have to keep walking up to her to ask for things like napkins, to go containers, asking how much longer will it take for our drinks to come out, (by that time all our food came out and still no drinks). Wish the waitress at least come over to check on us at least once to see if we needed anything else (water, napkins, etc). It's basically us just ordering from our phones, her dropping off the food, and us being ignore the whole night. You have to pay when you order and they charge a mandatory tip before getting your food. So if you want more food or drinks you have to do multiply transactions. Inside it is a bit too dark but they do have pretty lights on the ceiling but it's not that bright.
Big bar/restaurant with plenty of lounge seating. Lots of different drinks and foods to order. Great place to come hang out with friends. Service is nice and easy. Simply scan the QR code at the table to order on the phone, and the servers will bring the items to the table. My favorite thing to get here is the Fieldwork hazy IPA on tap.