Favorite bar in Mar Vista/Culver. Why? In short, it has everything: cool indoor bar, good lighting, able to make reservations for a party (need to do WAY in advance FYI), ample cute outdoor seating, very friendly staff, and last but not least, the BEST food. The Kogi truck used to be more consistent in Culver but if you're craving Kogi tacos, the Alibi room always has 'em and thank goodness! read more

Went to Alibi Room for a friend's get-together. The vibe was ok, and Andre from security/patio was great--super friendly and helpful. That said, the drinks felt overpriced for what you get. At those prices, I'd probably go somewhere a lot nicer. Food was okay, just limited options and a little expensive for the quality and serving size. Service inside wasn't the best either--the female bartender inside came off pretty unfriendly, which kind of put a damper on things. She was rude to everyone. Just bad service overall - except of course when we were closing our tab, she smiled and invited to visit again! Super friendly then. LoL Overall, the ambiance was ok, but the pricing and service could use some major improvement. Maybe start by replacing that bartender. read more

I've been here twice and it's been so good every time. The vibes are super cool either in the bar or sitting outside. Everything I've tried on the menu is perfection but no surprise for Roy Choi. read more

Alibi Room - Sliders - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Alibi Room is a restaurant by Roy Choi, and it has a fusion concept. It was pretty busy when we arrive on a weekday night, but they were able to find a 2 top for us pretty quickly. The vibe is more for friends than a date night, but it was nice either way. We got the fries and the Kogi taco. They were both decent - well seasoned. We also got a drink, not sure which one, that was also quite good. It would certainly be a fun spot to get dinner with friends! read more

Came here on a Saturday night to celebrate my sisters birthday. We parked on the street, which stopped being enforced on the meter on the weekend. So got a great parking spot. They don't have their own lot so just have to park wherever you can find it. We were greeted by the front to check our ids since it's 21+. We sat at a long reserved table outside. It was hot and then got cold but luckily there were heat lamps, so dress accordingly. You order at the bar inside and they'll make the drinks for you and if it's good, you get a number and they take it out to you. I suggest the kogi sliders or tacos with short rib. The loaded fries also looked delicious. I got two beers but they have ample selection of that and cocktails - the pink monkey was popular. All in all, a fun spot to hang out. The employees were nice and the ambiance was chill. read more

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I had a friend that rented out a portion of their outside space for a birthday and turned out very nice. They ordered some appetizers to share amongst the party that was a fusion between Asian and Mexican flavors. For drinks, we went to the inside bar to order and loved the Spiced Daisy! A lovely drink with a kick that was perfect for summer. Loved the overall relaxed vibe and friendly bartenders. read more

Alibi Room - Spiced Daisy - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Alibi was a great place to meet up with friends for a tasty casual dinner. We sat outside and were greeted right away by our server. He was very attentive and friendly. Got our drinks and some fries to start us off. I was pleased with the selection of beers available. The dinner food was really good. I had a black jack quesadilla and ate every delicious bite. My wife had the koji tacos and sampled all three of the meat options. We also shared the tofu and citrus salad. Everything was delicious! My only minimal complaint was the seating not very comfortable. They had picnic tables with benches very low to the ground. One in our party was elderly and it was not very easy for them to sit there. I get that this place is geared towards young, hip people but the food and drinks were so very good. Overall the check for 5 people was quite reasonable. I'm sure to go back again sometime. read more

Alibi room has been my favorite for years. Came in the other night craving Kogi tacos. We did the three taco and got a lemon drop that was to die for. read more

Alibi Room - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went on a date here with a regular customer, who is a friend of the bartender. While I was distracted by our conversation, the bartender deliberately overpoured alcohol into my drink. I noticed it immediately, had to step away, and became physically ill. It felt like a deliberate act of 'male solidarity' orchestrated right in front of me. Ladies, beware of the male bartenders here--your safety is not a priority read more

The blackjack quesadilla was the star of the show. Amazing salsa Verde sauce and taste with the perfect crunch. Goes fantastic with a beer. Also had the kogi taco trio. The tacos were unique and tasty. Loved the slaw as it was tangy with a nice ginger bite. Overall atmosphere was dark bar hip vibes with loud music and lots of conversations. Great experience. Would definitely come back and try something new. read more

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Came here twice during our trip and both times we had a great time! If you're looking for more of a casual vibe or have a bigger group, I definitely recommend sitting outside. Even if it's a chillier night, they have a TON of heaters that keeps things toasty. If you're looking for more of a date night vibe, sit inside. The food here is SO GOOD! I got the kimchi quesadilla and the tofu burrito and both were really good. I definitely want to come back here for the bowls which I've heard awesome things about. We also got the kimchi cheese fries and those were also incredible. They also have an extensive beer & cocktail menu. Overall, definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

Alibi Room - kimchi cheese fries - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a great place if you want to grab a drink or have some of the best food in LA. If you know who Kogi is, it's Chef Roy Choi's food truck that serves Korean fusion food. This is the best place to enjoy the weather if LA and have fantastic food. Bottom line, just get anything with short rib like the tacos, sliders, burrito and quesadilla. It will not disappoint!! read more

Alibi Room - Kogi sliders are the best!! - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I really like the casual vibe of this place! They make a delicious Mezcal margarita and the Korean tacos with beef are excellent! My only wish is they had service outside on the weekends! I'll be back. See you on Tuesday! read more

Love Alibi room! Easy outdoor seating and big enough bar on the inside. We go for dinner from time to time. For this instance, We went for our work holiday dinner. It's great that you can order inside and they will deliver to your table. Makes it easier for separate checks. Even though it was chilly, they had space heaters everywhere. The food is always good and filling. The big surprise this time was the cocktail. "Baby it's cold outside" was very refreshing and tasty!. I Always get the sliders or tacos because you just can't go wrong. read more

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My Google maps indicated that the last time I was here was eight years ago. I used to come here fairly frequently with friends to enjoy Kogi tacos, fries (which aren't available at the food trucks), and drinks. I believe I've enjoyed some of the tacos as they've traditionally had a presence at Coachella. I'm glad to say that the quality hasn't deviated from what I've experienced. Since Covid, they have converted the parking lot to an outside patio. I met three college buddies here to catch up, and this is what we ordered. The fries are enough to share for a group of two or more. Our server very frequently made sure we were okay and asked if we wanted to order extra, so that attention is greatly appreciated. I'm really glad they added an outside patio since we used to have to yell at each other to have a conversation since the music inside could get loud. Enjoy the night weather and grub. If you've never have tried kogi style food (Mexican and Korean fusion), you have to try it at least once. It's great to share a meal, drink, and have good conversation. Cheers! read more

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Went here with a group of friends for an after work drinks and food for one of their birthdays. This is one of the chilliest bar/lounge you can go to . They have outdoor seating and you can order at the table rather than go to the bar to order your foods and drinks I had the Korean loaded fries and another one of my friends just got regular fries, chicken wings, and tofu tacos. All was pretty good and well made. The service was quick and very nice and kind to us while we sat at our table talking about whatever lol . I'll definitely be back again to try more of their other food they have read more

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I have been coming to Alibi Room for a couple years, and it's such a great place to gather with friends! We usually sit outside on the patio with heaters since it's fairly cramped and dark inside.  The food from the Kogi truck is very reliable and tasty. I've tried almost everything on the menu at this point. The 3 Taco Combo is the best place to start to really taste the flavors of the korean barbecue meats. But the Pacman Burrito/Bowl/Quesadillas are all great to mix them together. The Kimcheese fries are perfect to share with a group, but you'll want to eat them fast! I recently tried the hot dog too which was a pleasant surprise. They might not always have it on the menu, but I think whatever you can try is worth it! The cocktails are kind of hit or miss, but the draft list and other beer/seltzer/kombucha offerings are great.  I mostly wanted to write this review to give a huge shoutout to Dan!! He's the best server and always goes above and beyond to take care of us. No matter how large the group or how weird the request, he's ready to help and makes Alibi Room the welcoming environment it is. read more

Nom nom - but why is it so dark in there. I can't see the menu and I can't see the food. So popular that parking is hard to find. Many folks standing around - loud. read more

It was a bit strange. Fusion food ain't for me, I moved away so I was visiting a friend of mine and he took me there, the old Alibi Room had terrific Steak sandwiches, it was served with a small salad and a bake potato, those days are sure long gone. read more

Remi is the best! I thought I lost my phone but he helped me look for it. Funny thing is I dropped it between my couch. Great servers. Delicious Korean Mexican fusion tacos. Need I say more? read more

Pros -hen house bowl is just like chego -the hen house veggies are super delicious Cons -can't order ahead -Loud in the bar -parking is street only -they barely give any sambal sauce with hen house -it takes some time to get your food once you order read more

Came for Koji Truck! However, the bartenders are awesome and the drinks are tasty! So glad to experience Kojis black jack quesadilla.. it's been awhile! Tastes the best as always, I am afraid I might have withdraws from this for a while again! read more

We did not intend to come here - we wanted to go to the holiday pop-up bar, but they were closed. I think that many others were in the same situation as us and wandered over here because it was packed! They have a very large patio with plenty of seats and long picnic tables, but it was cold, so we wanted to eat inside. Inside area is much smaller and definitely has a lounge vibe. There are a few tables, but they are more like couches with low tables than restaurant tables that comfortably accommodate eating, and some bar seating. The bar is oddly shaped, making walking around rather awkward, difficult to navigate, and crowded. Although we managed to snag a spot at the bar quite easily, it was difficult to get the bartenders' attention so we could place our order. Seems like there were only 2 bartenders in charge of taking food and drink orders for both inside and outside!? They have a lot of cocktail options, including some holiday-esque cocktails. Very few beer options. My cocktail was fine. Not particularly memorable. Their kitchen serves kogi truck/taqueria menu. We ordered the korean fries and the three tacos. The sauce and flavoring is good, but I think that the shortribs were a bit underwhelming and overcooked. Spicy pork was my favorite of the meats. Korean fries were pretty good - the Korean spices on the fries was a nice touch! And the fries were cripsy to perfection! read more

Alibi is the perfect nook you want to be in if you're in the Culver City or West LA area. The vibe is chill...very dark & dim lighting...and the energy picks up around 9pmish and then the races are off. It does get packed quickly. I loved that they partnered with The Kogi Food Truck to serve their famous Korean flare dishes like Kimchi tacos & quesadillas. Nom, nom, nom, read more

Best bar food i've had! It's a bit on the smaller side but maybe it was because the outdoor was closed off due to rain. The food was sooo good tho I got the tofu pear salad + added chicken and it was good. The ambience inside is also cool- will be going back. read more

Alibi Room - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love the outdoor patio here in the summer. Chill vibes all around. The food is very affordable and they have a good amount of options. Took a bit to order, as they were busy, but they brought our food and drinks out quickly. One star off because it was freezing indoors, and the heaters outside don't provide enough warmth read more

So realized I never updated the review from the ultra packed early days. Love this place, they ironed out the kinks and made it a go to for me read more

We have been regulars at alibi room for years and absolutely love this place. When we go with dogs we sit outside, if we're going for a more casual date night we snag a seat at the bar. All bartenders are SUPER friendly, the drinks are great, the food is cravable. Highly recommend! read more

Always a great spot to hang with friends. Sat at the bar and ordered a beer and their famous Blackjack quesadilla. Always a delicious choice with a flavor explosion in your mouth. Food arrives quickly and bartender was attentive the whole time we were there. Great service. read more

Great Korean tacos and happy hour drinks. Love this place nice and dark music could be better like more loungey

This place was a cool spot-drinks were excellent and really enjoyed the food. Nice menu with a lot of choices to pick from. Also the drink menu had a wide variety to choose from. Only ding was they didn't appear have "top" shelf alcohol (a remember of my party asked for Belvedere Vodka and instead had to settle for Tito's). I had mezcal drink called the oaxican....was delicious. We sat out side since the inside was busy-had heat lamps which made it more comfortable. And the service was very good. Didn't wait long for anything at this place. Highly recommend. read more

I don't know how I've been living In LA and I just recently visited this place. There is plenty of adequate outdoor seating and few indoor seats as well. I came here for food while my husband had food and drinks. Sweet chili chicken quesadilla - I liked this a lot. It was such a unique flavor fusion to it. I would love to try their other quesadillas out. Korean spiced fries - A great sharable item which wasn't bad. Hot wings - Such a saucy coating to it. The wings itself were huge, the taste was okay. There is street parking available. read more

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Great ambiance! Service was quick and they were handing out free drinks! I had the sliders...they were delicious!

Amazing food, well priced! Great service. Had a work gathering here and it went so well!

Chef Roy Choi has done it again. He has created an incredible restaurant that serves some of the best Korean-Mexican food you'll ever have. Pro-tip: come here instead of going to one of his food trucks. The reason is, this place serves the EXACT same items as the food trucks (plus more) with no wait! Food trucks easily take 45 minutes to an hour, but you can be seated and eating here in 15 minutes! I'm so glad my friend showed me this place otherwise I would've missed out on an incredible experience. We both each got a chicken bowl. This bowl has jasmine rice and a fried egg as well as some sweet, spicy, and tangy Asian sauces. It was so good and fresh, and the rice was a little crispy which gives it such a good texture. We also got their pork quesadilla. This is the best quesadilla I've ever had hands down. The cheese was fresh and not packaged. It was so creamy and chewy, and paired with the perfectly marinated and cooked pork as well as the super crispy tortilla, it was incredible. They even put a tangy green sauce all over the top that adds a little zing. We last had to get their French fries. Potentially best fries ever. I haven't had fries as crispy as these. The crispness as well as the Asian inspired seasoning was unforgettable. They even give a ketchup/sriracha sauce to go with it. Overall, super easy 5/5 to give. This blew my mind away! Come here if you have the opportunity. read more

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Closes at midnight. Barback took my friends beer when it was only half done. L ratio. I need more characters

Great bar to lounge with outside and inside seating. Drinks were pretty strong and great! Loved their food and especially the fries, great seasoning!! The vibes are chill and casual. Good for groups or couples. They have picnic like benches outside and small tables inside. Sat at the bar area and it was also very spacious and nice. Definitely will return! read more

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I love that I no longer have to hunt down the Kogi truck and get to enjoy one of my favorite patios in LA. Alibi Room has that really chill vibe that really makes living in LA so much more enjoyable. There's plenty of seating and never a wait. It's the perfect spot for catching up with friends or a casual date. Food - I've loved everything I've ordered here. The fact that tacos are basically $3 is a great deal for a sit down. They're not the best tacos, but pretty damn good. Just wish it was lighter on the sauce but still great. Service - I've never had an issue here. They're very attentive and checked on us multiple times. Very friendly and can't asked for much more. Parking - It can be a bit of a pain. Don't bother with the main streets, but luckily you can find something down the side streets. read more

Alibi Room - Tacos - Chicken, beef and pork - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'll have to stop by this place again to really check it out. We had a large party a week ago and made reservations for outside but since it rained all of the tables were wet. We still ended up standing around and getting drinks until we found another restaurant nearby that could take a large party. I had a good red blend.. can't remember what it was called though because I was already pretty buzzed from the paint and sip LOL but, for having to deal with the 17 of us and quickly getting us drinks, they were really fast! I'll be back! :) read more

Alibi Room - Inside - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Drinks and food taste great and affordable! Service was good, very friendly, and it didn't take long to get our food. Does seem like the environment can get loud and busy. read more

Alibi Room - Some drinks and some sliders! YUM! - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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