The place to watch the Seahawks! There's free halftime shots and have a good MC situation there to get the fans going. There's also a chicken wing special on kickoff. Go Hawks! read more

Smashburgers all the craze these days but was feeling like a good old fashioned hearty burger. LA prices continue to sting going out to dinner, but we found a gem. We've been here over the years for all their various sports/karaoke/happy hour events And they are open every day of the year and kitchen open until midnight... But it was Monday night and they have a $7 burger on Mondays!! Pretty sizable burger plus a side was definitely more than enough food for dinner It's nothing fancy, but it's solid and hit the spot we were looking for. Fast and friendly service made the night even better 2 people dinner and 2 non-alcoholic drinks for under $20!! There is plenty of street parking on Culver for Monday night read more

Backstage Bar & Grill - Karaoke Near Me - Culver City, California

Super fun karaoke dive bar! We were there for about an hour for a friend's birthday on a Saturday night and the variety of folks singing was so fun. The person running the karaoke wastes no time and there's a count down that will tell you approximately how long it'll be before you sing. So many folks signed up that it was 2 hours at one point and the bar became pretty packed but the crowd is FUN. :) They have a menu of a ton of fun drinks and standard bar food. We had a burger and it wasn't amazing, but it was good! read more

A fine dive bar. Food is pretty decent, I'd call it comfort food above all else. Karaoke is fun but sometimes a lot- I get the vibe that a lot of the karaoke people are like yuppy folks who work for Sony and sometimes that is fun but most of the time it is annoying lol but their Photo Booth is fun! read more

Ambiance: it's an old fashioned dive bar located in Culver City, usually very loud and busy inside, full bar service and multiple TVs, good for large group hangout, although the odor inside and restrooms weren't that great Service: friendly but so slow, it was a busy sports night, and apparently they were understaffed for a while, it took forever to place the order and receive the food Food & Drink: variety choices for drinks and happy hour items BACKSTAGE GARLIC FRIES - *** average BACKSTAGE SLIDERS BEEF - *** three sliders choice of beef, dry bread and patty BACKSTAGE NACHOS - *** CHEESE, BEANS, TOMATOES, GREEN ONIONS, CHICKEN, burnt chips and overly salty RAW VEGGIES & RANCH DIP - ** stingy portion and meh taste TEMPURA ONION RINGS - ***** crispy and tasty, highly recommend LA WORKS "LUNAR KITTEN" IPA - **** recommend TARANTULA HILL "LIQUID CANDY" HAZY IPA - *** average Price: decent portions and affordable prices, minimal increase over the time, expect about $30 per person for food and drink, I've been back here ten times over several years, overall pleasant experience read more

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Been frequenting Backstage for about 15 years. It's my absolute favourite dive bar on the west side. Enter on a sunny afternoon and let your eyes adjust for a few seconds. It's DARK in there! Then pick a table, or sit around the indoor fire pit they have on in the winter. The booze selection is ample, as is the food. Basic bar food, but prepared with love. I usually get chicken fingers and onion rings. They make good burgers too. Prices are the best around, especially during happy hour. Sometimes service is on the slow side when busy, but they are always happy to take an order at the bar. Ambiance? Dark and a little dingy, in a cool bar kind of way! read more

We came here on a Thursday for karaoke. It was extremely crowded, and we only got to sing one song, but that was ok. Most of the singers were pretty good, and the cocktails were strong and reasonably priced. There are plenty of vegetarian options on the menu-- I had their yummy Mac and cheese. The crowd is on the younger side, but the audience is engaged. It's a cool place to sing. read more

This place was perfect for a rainy, chilly Saturday afternoon. We arrived just before 3 p.m., when there were only a few people inside, but by the time we left nearly every table was filled. The atmosphere is dark, cozy, and inviting, with warm lighting, candlelit tables, and a classic pub vibe. There's plenty of seating, including high-tops and comfortable banquette seating, and they even have a cozy fireplace that adds to the charm. Multiple TVs are scattered throughout, making it a great spot to settle in and linger. We ordered at the bar--water, Chardonnay, a vegan Beyond Burger, garlic fries, and chips and salsa. My husband ordered a sandwich and a Coke. The food took a little while, especially considering no one else seemed to be eating at the time, but we didn't mind at all. We relaxed, sipped our drinks, and watched ice speed skating on one of the TVs. Once the food arrived, it was absolutely worth the wait. Everything tasted freshly made, including the perfectly crispy chips. The garlic fries were delicious, and my vegan burger was light yet filling. We ordered another round of drinks, and by then the place was hopping. Huge kudos to the bartender, who was essentially running a one-man show--taking orders, making drinks, and delivering food--all without looking frazzled and always with a smile. I was genuinely surprised he was handling the entire crowd on his own, especially since the place was nearly packed by 3:30 p.m. Parking was easy; we found a spot just around the corner. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Olivia is awesome! She always creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The drinks and food are amazing! Highly recommend backstage. read more

Backstage Bar & Grill - Beer me! - Karaoke Near Me - Culver City, California

Honestly, I'm surprised I hadn't been here sooner dive bars are usually my go to. I met up with a friend and we ended up having a great time. It was definitely busy for a Thursday, but when we asked the doorman, he said we had walked in on karaoke night and a few birthday celebrations, so the crowd made sense. Despite that, the ambiance was still solid and comfortable. Parking was easy to find, although the surrounding neighborhood requires permits, there were plenty of open meters nearby. The staff was friendly and attentive, and ordering at the bar was straightforward. We grabbed our number, and the food came out quickly along with our drinks. Overall, a fun, lively spot that I'd happily come back t read more

Backstage Bar & Grill - HH sliders - Karaoke Near Me - Culver City, California

Stopped by on Friday, 06/28/25 to meet with my old coworkers - catching up!!! PARKING: Can be a bit tricky, so read the signs (street parking) AMBIANCE: Upon entering the place was extremely dark and dim, so it will take time for your eyes to adjust to the environment. A bit small but a great place to mingle and chat. FOOD AND DRINKS: We ordered drinks. I personally ordered 2 drinks: 1 Island Margarita and 1 Watermelon Margarita. We ordered appetizers and shared: - 1 backstage garlic fries - 1 guac and chips - 1 cheese quesadilla - 1 chicken skewers with thai peanut dipping sauce RESTROOMS: Only one stall for women. read more

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The breakfast burrito was TOP TIER!!! It came all by itself, but it was sooo good. My drink was good and the bartender who placed my order and made my drink had really good customer service. The wings...my friend said the wings were too small, but "hey." lol The music was great. I love karaoke!!! Great spot. Glad we came! read more

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Backstage Bar & Grill is the most fun I've had at a bar watching a sporting event ever!! It's a well known southern California Seahawks bar, and has been for decades!! What a great spot to feel inclusive and welcomed. Everyone is truly having a great time! Though I've seen other fans show up, most have been cool with us, cheering for their respective team... but every once in a while there are some rival team trolls that show up and try to take over the bar... No one likes trolls, but we do our best to treat them fairly, even if they are rude and confrontational. The Backstage bar truly loves the Seahawks fans! GO HAWKS!!! read more

Backstage Bar & Grill - GO HAWKS!!! - Karaoke Near Me - Culver City, California

Racist. Incompetent. Unsanitary. The "men" at the door warned us that there is vomit on the restroom toilets & floors. Additionally, they refused us entry after providing valid, unexpired government identification cards. They required passports in addition to our driver's licenses . This place doesn't deserve a single star. Based on the conversations from passing customers as they exited the establishment, you can sum it up as "I guess its just too bad" lol. With so many good places in DT Culver, this bar is a waste of time. Hope this helps some yelpers. read more

Backstage Bar & Grill - Karaoke Near Me - Culver City, California

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Went for a former coworker's retirement party. I thought it was going to be open bar, but for the price of the drinks it made sense she made guests buy their own drinks and food. The cocktail was about $14. Pretty strong drink, glad I only got one. I wasn't that interested in the food on the menu. Just looked like basic bar food. But the service was good and the ambience was great. Kind of dark, but work a giant tv screen for the sports junkies, which I am not. Honestly don't think I'll come back as I am not really a bar hopper. read more

Backstage Bar & Grill - Grace Jones cocktail - Karaoke Near Me - Culver City, California

Fun karaoke bar with friendly servers and KJs. We have been there many times and always enjoyed ourselves. They also have a nice sized dance floor and good food. read more

I am a Seahawks fan. This is a Seahawks bar. I've been coming here for two years. Love it. Wished I lived closer. It's a football atmosphere. Food is what you'd expect from a bar. Not Michelin Star but not bad at all. I like it & have never had a bad experience w it. Service is great. They're All very attentive/ quick. read more

Backstage Bar & Grill - Karaoke Near Me - Culver City, California

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My office party was held here. It's dark, loud, and lovely! The bar food was definitely above and beyond expectations. Sliders, Sweet potato fries, and fabulous service made a great evening! read more

I went to my friend's bday here and it was so fun so i wanted to have mine here too. I emailed them twice and called them all for them to never get back to me about having a reservation. Rude! When i called them the woman i spoke to basically said the person who does the reservations are best reached from that email. I gave her my info over the phone and i asked if they would get back to me tonight since it was the day before my reservation was supposed to be and she said she "hopes so". I emailed them again just to make sure and included a number to reach me and still never heard back. I asked my friend how she got the reservation when it was her birthday and she said even though she emailed them 2 weeks prior to her birthday, they didn't confirm until the day of! read more

Cassie, Brian, Oney, were the best company of all time.Cassie was the best bartender I've had so far with the items she put out and will stay that way for quite a while. The ambience was more than I hoped for. read more

Short walk from all the shopping and restaurants near the culver steps. Nice spot to watch sports, grab drinks or some bar food. Have been here a few times and they have great bartenders. Go see Olivia! She's a gem! Portions are large enough to share and service is speedy. read more

Backstage Bar & Grill - Fried Pickles and Lavender Lemonade - Karaoke Near Me - Culver City, California

Great spot! Went one time and I will definitely be back! Cassie was awesome! The burger was delicious and you really get a lot for the price! I went Monday for happy hour which is till 8pm, but they also had their backstage burger special. Can't wait till another Monday to go back! read more

Been watching Seahawk games here for 13 years and the staff has always been the absolute best. Cedric who started it in 2005 is a fantastic host with his booming voice who gets the fans hyped up and ready for kick off while DJ Sonny plays the best song selection for everyone to join in singing, dancing and cheering the Hawks to victory. The food is pretty darn tasty!! Fun times with fun 12's! Go Hawks!! read more

Backstage Bar & Grill - Jeff & Rosie! GoHawks! - Karaoke Near Me - Culver City, California

This is my second time coming to this karaoke bar, and it's been a blast every single visit. The song selection is great, and the overall environment is so much fun. I love watching other people sing karaoke while jumping in myself. The staff is super friendly and brings great energy. The drinks are always good, and overall it's a great spot for a birthday celebration or a girls' night out. read more

Mostly good. My husband and I were in California for just the weekend and we wanted to hit up karaoke. One of the locals recommended it. It's a popular place! That means parking in the lot OR on the street on a Saturday night was impossible. A wasted drive; we returned to the hotel. We went back again on Sunday night. Still full parking lot! This time we found something semi legal on the street, though. The bar is nice, and I had some delicious mac and cheese! We waited excitedly for karaoke. The bartender/server told me we could come up for karaoke slips when we buy our drinks. Yup, you earn slips by drinking! Controlled substances, those! Ironically, I don't drink alcohol so I had to convince them to give me slips anyway since I had bought food and some cran/soda/lime. He obliged. It was a relatively quiet night, so we were allowed more slips and we sang four times. The patrons were wonderful. A guy named Evan sang Rooster by Alice In Chains and I had to praise him for doing it justice, and tell him I was in town from Seattle. He perked up! What ensued between him and his friends was a Seattle Alt Rock themed night. It was great fun. Giving four stars because I think making people drink to get a slip is kinda weird and encourages overdrinking. The parking situation sucks, but they can't control that. Thanks, Evan and everyone there! read more

Booked my birthday party here (for free by the way which is unheard of in LA) and had the absolute best time! The servers were soooo nice, above and beyond! I wish I remembered their names to shout them out but if you just did the birthday party for Nikki, know that you were the best! 10/10 recommend and get the onion rings! read more

Stopped in for some cheap drinks and eats after a hike at Kenneth Hahn park. A true local dive, located right across from Sony studios. When we entered the nondescript door, it was love at first sight. Dimly lit and soaked in red light, wood paneling, neon signs, bar stools and a photo booth. Fun retro vibes all around. The bartender working was friendly and personable. They offer beers, ciders, and cocktails. We enjoyed a beer, cider and happy hour mac and cheese and it all hit the spot. It wasn't busy since it was earlier in the afternoon but I know they can get busy during special events. Well loved for their karaoke nights. Street parking all around. Come check it out if you're looking for a dive bar that offers a good time! read more

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I love this cozy nook. This is a place you can visit alone and have so much fun. The pool table and juke box are all the company you need. The staff know what they are doing and make you want to come back. I even went to karaoke by myself one night in another lifetime and performed like the cracked nut I am. I love this bar more than any I have ever visited anywhere. It's so cool. The food is awesome and affordable, and the most interesting people can always come through. A great place to bring out-of-town guests. read more

This has a nice milwaukee/chicago bar feel where it's dark, intimate, and has a fun vibe. The staff were friendly and attentive. We didnt order drinks but we did order food and it was bomb bar food. I personally loved it. I would come back and get drinks. read more

Backstage Bar & Grill - Sweet potato fries and cheese quesadillas - Karaoke Near Me - Culver City, California

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Fun for this Seattle Seahawks fan. :) The bar food not bad either. They make gameday lots of fun.

Food is nasty but the karaoke was entertaining and fun. You need to experience "Da Dang" experience. The service was great Kat was very attentive. For fun definitely go but it before you come. read more

Fun place for an inexpensive drink, happy hour or to dance or listen to karaoke since I'm not brave enough to sing hahaha. Great service from the cocktail waitresses. Lost one star bc I've never had them pick up the phone to order food for pickup and I don't call during business hours! Yes I live down the street but I don't want to sit and wait, pick up the phone please !! read more

This bar located right across the street from Sony Studios was awesome! Great happy hour, and chill vibe. I didn't do the popular karaoke, but plan to come back! We got the tacos, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, and chicken fingers with fries. Total bar food, but good nonetheless. Drinks were strong, but delicious! Great place to hang out. Quiet mid-week, but probably pretty busy come the weekend. Enjoy! read more

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My birthday,just up here maybe 3 months,wanted try smthn besides pizza!! Great place,great workers/owner And by far ,very far ,the best prime rib sandwich I ever had,awsome read more

Backstage Bar & Grill is the place to catch all Seahawks games. They have an awesome DJ on game day and give out free halftime Seahawks shots. This place always has a good vibe and great service. There is no cover charge and they have a great happy hour 7 days a week from 4pm-8pm. The Backstage also has a great Karaoke and takes party reservations. You can always find parking on Culver Blvd. Don't park on the residential streets, they're all permit parking only. The bar is directly across from Sony Studios. Go Hawks!!! read more

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I was waiting in line in the rain, I saw a few people in front of me were not able to get in due to clear racism. Once I got to the front ; I too experienced this. My boyfriend is black and they did not let us in, but let 9 white people in behind us. I was looking forward to seeing this Seahawks , but this establishment is next level racist and please boycott immediately. Ps they hate hate if you're wearing niners gear. read more

This place has great food, friendly staff, and karaoke patrons are supportive with varied taste (it's super busy so don't plan on singing much). If you have a party, they reserve space for no fee, serve party shots, and even hold non-refrigerated cakes for you. So accommodating and passes the vibe check. Love love love this place. read more

This place sucks, we were waiting for hours for karaoke and the security guy took us off. Very disappointing

This place has been around for decades!! I grew up in Culver city but haven't been in awhile. Dark dive bar feel with stiff drink prices & reasonable prices. Didn't get to try the food this time around,,, read more

Service food and ambience are always above and beyond great place to hang out. Very chill bar with great ambience and great bar tenders