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    Backstage Bar & Grill

    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Karaoke
    Loud
    Divey
    Good for dancing

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    Maruko X.

    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

    Rocky B.

    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!

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    Stephanie V.

    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

    06/27/25
    Jasmine A.

    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.

    Gabrielle H.

    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!

    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.

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    Ana S.

    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.

    Christian M.

    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.

    Jeff & Rosie! GoHawks!

    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!!

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

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

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

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    hands down favorite bar of all time. it's been a staple for years and i bring everyone who visits there for their first time

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    Ask the Community - Backstage Bar & Grill

    What are the days for karaoke night?

    Every night I believe...starts about 7

    What time does karaoke start each night?

    8pm every Thursday Friday and Saturday

    Do you do general Karaoke for the bar, or is it private rooms?

    Karaoke is for everyone in the room. No private rooms.

    Can you order alcohol free drinks there?

    Yes.

    Do you need to be 21+ to enter?

    Yup

    Does this place require proof of Vaccination?

    Yes they do

    Any vegan food options?

    Veggie burger / Veggie tacos.... Full menu is on the website

    Do you do a Trivia night?

    Yes, Sunday nights

    Are they doing happy hour right now?

    Happy Hour is from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, 7 days a week. Thanks.

    Do they do trivia nights?

    Trivia night is on Sunday

    How many pool tables do they have, if any?

    No pool table

    Is the crowd young?

    usually a diverse, friendly crowd - all ages, even for karaoke

    1. Are there karaoke nights...if so, which day?

    So, 4 nights of no Karaoke??? Excelleeeeeeeeent. See you not on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday then!

    What's that drink they have here like an AMF but different?

    AFF, absolutely f**king fabulous

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    Stanley's Wet Goods

    Stanley's Wet Goods

    4.4
    (189 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I come here as often as I can and it's always a wonderful, special experience, even more so when…read moreElyssa (sp?) is the server! The charcuterie boards here are perfection, do not sleep on it and be sure to savor the onion jam. That said, one of my favorite things to get is the roasted root vegetable plate, that combo with the yogurt and honey is some fine dining action, though you should absolutely skip adding the sausage. Getting a flight is usually the way I go, but then I often end up getting a full glass of my favorite from there. Such a gem in DTC and I hope it stays forever!

    This is a great place for after work happy hour in a casual ambiance. I came here for birthday…read moredrinks with my family before we headed to dinner nearby. The location has a spacious area filled with a variety of wine options. I picked a Bourgogne Chardonnay from France ($36). We came on a late Monday afternoon and, lucky for us, they have a bar special on Mondays: No corkage fee! They also have Happy Hour-- Monday to Friday from 3-6pm. The Chardonnay was divine! I would totally return and purchase another bottle. We also ordered a charcuterie board and took advantage of their happy hour special for $20 (pick two-- one cheese and one meat). We opted for the 'Humboldt Fog' Chèvre as our cheese option and the Bresaola for our meat option. Both were delicious, but the chèvre was truly exquisite. We shared one charcuterie board with five people and it was enough; however if you're on the hungry side, I suggest two charcuterie boards for five or six people. In addition to meat and cheese, it comes with crackers, some pickled veggies, onion jam, candied nuts, whole grain Dijon, and apple slices. On the left side of the venue you have your variety of wine options; on the right side, there's the bar and some tables, plus a small area with other snacks for purchase that pair nicely with wine or beer. They even sell the Torres truffle chips! My only complaint is the service, unfortunately. The lady at the cashier was super friendly, however the bar tender was not so welcoming. When he came over to our table to open our wine bottle, he didn't greet us, smile, or say anything. He took our bottle and opened it and then asked who was going to taste. Not sure if he thought we didn't speak English since we were speaking another language when he came to our table, but overall, we all noticed his attitude and thought it was rather unwelcoming. Because of this experience, I rate this place a 4/5, however, everything else was great!

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    Piccalilli

    Piccalilli

    4.3
    (514 reviews)
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    went here for my grad dinner and it was spectacular!! honestly, my FAVORITE spot in LA now! i…read morecalled an hour before bc my reservation didn't go through and i was able to snatch a spot--bless the heart of who said okay to me i was stressing during my commencement ceremony bc of this the food was so yummy. as a southeast asian, the flavors of each dish seemed strikingly similar to our authentic dishes and were all executed so well. there wasn't a single dish that my party of six did not enjoy. the papaya salad, moo yang & thai curry pork katsu in particular were my favorites of the night we took an uber there so unsure about the parking but its surrounding area was very lively on a saturday night. the overall ambience of the restaurant is perfect for any occasion. our server was SO kind and answered all our shenanigans without judgment. we felt so comfortable dining here. overall, im def coming back! you really can't go wrong with piccalilli as everything about them is top-tier. my new favorite gem in la

    Came here for happy hour and snacks with a couple of girlfriends on Cinco De Mayo…read more The Laelia Blanco tequila served neat was the drink of choice for us all and it was smooth. For snacks, we shared: Thai Chicken Katsu - it was nicely breaded and not overly fried with a refreshing side salad Crispy Rice Salad - very flavorful with great textures with the crispy rice Cinco Chuchito - it was good Brussel sprouts - really heavy on seasonings I was not prepared for all the heavy flavors and it wasn't bad but it was a lot. The service was nice. We came here because all of the locations we wanted to try were really booked with long waits. I was surprised there was no wait or not many people here on such a busy night. Glad we got to try it and cross of the list. The décor here is also really interesting with an open kitchen and patio. Also, speaking of open kitchen, there's a 3% charge on the food that's call Kitchen Love. Not sure if that's the standard at restaurants in the area or if it's on the menu but that can definitely rack up with a full dinner with friends. As for parking, there's meters if you're lucky to snag a spot or there's plenty of parking structures in the area.

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    Green Curry Shrimp Ball - meh. The curry had no flavor.
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    Bangtao Tea (formerly the Phuket Let's Go) - one of the best cocktails ($10ea during happy hour)

    Backstage Bar & Grill - karaoke - Updated June 2026

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