Love coming here for Hookah and drinks on the patio. However recently on. Friday night we were told there's a 90min limit. We were ordering drinks and security came to tell us we had 10min left. We were told we could finish our drinks inside but not at that table. We were confused because this is our hookah spot and come often. We spoke to the mgr and she was very professional and said it was a pilot program and our feedback will help future decision making. Will I be back? Yes. The vibe is great, music is great and hookah is the highlight. read more

Security and management are not doing it right. Their website currently does not mention a dress code. When we arrived we were told we couldn't enter in a rude matter. We pointed out that there were currently people in the restaurant wearing sandals. Management told us that the rules apply after 7pm. It was currently 7:30, so they denied us entry. In the process of this convo they let a woman wearing flip flops in. When I pointed that out the security said "it is part of an outfit" - they should add that to their list of rules... Clearly they are able to make exceptions for people that look a certain way, and not for others. We had a party of 15 inside; they charged them 10 for water without mentioning to them that there is a cost. Overall, while I understand that rules are rules. It is clear that the security and management only make these rules for certain people. read more

Been going for years, always enjoyed the drinks and atmosphere and never had an issue, even when ownership and management changed. The last visit we went in a group of 4, and one of our members had shorts on. Security told them they couldn't go in due to a dress code they had against shorts. Fine, he went home to change while 3 of us stayed. 5 minutes later, a group shows up, some with shorts. We see security talk with them for a while, and he let 2 of the guys in while one of the guys went around the building. I got up to check and the guy with shorts was sitting in the booth ordering a drink already. We respect the dress code and understand the rules, but it seems management only applies it against certain people. We got up, told the bartender Laura (who is great) that we were leaving because the way we were treated was unfair. She told the manager, who was standing right next to me, and she just said "oh" and walked away without acknowledging or apologizing. This place used to be great, but the new manager Ruby ruined it. Pray you don't get on her bad side, otherwise you will never have a good experience there. read more

Our bartender was just amazing, he was so attentive and had some really good suggestions on food and got very creative with our drinks. Thank you Freddy! read more

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We were once loyal customers who looked forward to coming here every week because, under the previous management, the service truly felt warm, welcoming, and exceptional. It is disappointing and honestly heartbreaking to say that since Ruby took over, that experience has changed so much for the worse. One of the biggest concerns for us has been the inconsistent way the dress code and identification policies are enforced. It feels as though the rules are not applied fairly or equally to everyone, and that has been very discouraging to witness. On our most recent visit, one member of our group was told he could not enter because he was wearing dress shorts and needed to change into pants. He left immediately to do so while the rest of us waited outside. During that time, we watched two other guests wearing jersey shorts and sports jerseys walk in without any issue at all. We have also seen other guests directed through the employee side entrance when they did not meet the same identification requirements. Moments like these make it hard not to feel singled out and deeply disappointed by the inconsistency. When we respectfully raised these concerns with Ruby, she simply walked away without offering any explanation or even acknowledging how upsetting the situation was for us. That response hurt, because we were not trying to argue--we were simply hoping to be heard and treated with the same respect we had always tried to show. The one bright spot in all of this has been Laura, the bartender. She has always been kind, welcoming, and professional, and her genuine hospitality has meant a great deal to us. She consistently provided the kind of service that made us want to return, even after several disappointing experiences that left us questioning whether we still belonged there. This place used to be one of our favorites, and we recommended it to many friends because we truly believed in it. Sadly, because of the inconsistent policies, lack of professionalism, and the way our concerns were handled, we can no longer do that. read more

Love island season finale. This was my first time here at Bella lounge. All the cocktails were so tasty and unique. The staff was extremely kind and attentive despite the busy lounge. If I am in the area I will make sure to stop by. read more

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Are you searching for a sexy spot to take a date? This restaurant and bar is definitely a place that provides a sexy ambiance for a date night out. Located in the heart of downtown Downey, the restaurant is on a corner, which is close to street parking and walking distance from a parking garage (free). The restaurant menu offers creative items to choose from that allow for a delectable delight with satiating every taste bud. We ordered the tuna roll with cream cheese, which was delicious. Hookah is also provided in a unique fashion. The lounge is surrounded by a patio that only always electric Hookah. This machine is beautiful and interesting to look at. I prefer the traditional Hookah over the electric Hookah. read more

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Overpriced drinks, uptight staff, rude security, doesn't allow hats unless they're cowboy hats. Never knew there were cowboys in California. Whole place is full of itself and probably will be replaced by another uptight "lounge" in the next 5 years. read more

$22 for a mocktail? At least warn us you're charging the same price regardless. Also $22 for the thinest slice of sushi on a roll... Stars for the presentation. Flavor and customer service, lacking at that price read more

Highly recommend not coming here - they don't actually have hookah they have electric hookah - basically vapes. The vibe here also is super awkward / scummy like this girl sitting across from me grabbed some man's manhood and staff was cool with it. Anyways the manager is super understanding that they are committing fraud claiming hookah - wait I mean they make you pay for something you had one puff of and vommitted after read more

Love coming here for an after dinner cocktail. The service is amazing (thanks Paola) and the vibe is chill. I absolutely love that they have Breakfast at Tiffany's playing. #TrumanCapote The specialty cocktails are exceptional; it took me a minute to choose the "Grace Kelly". The manager is a total gentleman. Packed for Valentine's weekend. read more

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This place is a cute gem in Downey. Met up with some friends at this place for drinks and it didn't disappoint. We ordered the Bella charcuterie board very delicious, the drinks were tasty and very well presented, overall great experience. 1 less star because place was empty and manager only wanted to sit people outside in cold weather with only 1 heater going. read more

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I love the decor of this bar upon entering but what makes this place special is Laura! The sweetest and you'll always feel taken care of in her hands. Love ya girl! read more

I am disappointed, but not surprised, by your response. Despite your claims, my group and I had only 1-2 drinks each, which were our first and only drinks of the evening. It's unfortunate that you would attempt to discredit my review by falsely accusing me of being intoxicated. Furthermore, I find it hypocritical that you would deny any wrongdoing when there are multiple accounts of your inappropriate behavior, including getting overly familiar with guests while drinking at the bar. This behavior has been noted by other reviewers, and I'm not the only one who has experienced poor treatment at your establishment. Regarding the complimentary drinks, I specifically requested that only one drink be comped, not the entire tab. Despite this, I still paid the full amount of $120 and even provided a cash tip to your server. I would encourage you to take a closer look at the repetitive negative reviews and feedback from former employees, including the server who quit on the spot during our visit. This pattern of behavior suggests a deeper issue that needs to be addressed. I hope that in the future, you will take customer feedback seriously and take steps to improve the quality of service and overall experience at your establishment. You should review your responses to the other reviewers as your response is pretty much telling them to take a hike and deal with it elsewhere. Check out my other reviews, I'm not one to leave negative reviews nor find ways to get free things. I encourage small businesses and truly value customer service as in my line of work, your reputation is everything. read more

i was a regular costumer at this location but my recent visit has deterred me away. the girl with too much lip filler that was "helping" our table checked up one us max like 2 times asking "are you guys good". she made a face when we only ordered one drink for our table(we're recovering alcoholics) i added photos for reference. one of the photos was from one of our recent visits to this establishment and the other photo is from today's visit. i made sure to double check that the board size remained the same and the girl with the over done lip filler let us know that management decided to decrease the portions while keeping the price the same. the portion has decreased severely and looked like a splatter of jam. the attitude of the staff of the establishment is like they're too good for you. they denied us from a table we've been sat at before claiming it was "bottle service" only. take your business elsewhere this place is a joke read more

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This spot is the BEST!!! This is my 2nd review! That's how good it is! I always take my friends here and they also fall in love with this spot! The vibe is amazing and the service is A1! Anto is the BEST! Very sweet and welcoming always makes sure we're okay: the crudo aguachiles is my fav. And the lemon drops another one of my fav. Nothing like I ever tried somewhere else . It's different for sure! Just try it! If I could put a 10 star I would. This is a very cute place to take your girl or bring your girls along. Or even guys l always see a bunch of guys smoking hookah. Ohh and the hookah is also very good, I'm not a smoker at all but the one here doesn't make me feel sick. So can't forget about that! Try this place out ! Your welcome . read more

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Ambiance: the place was absolutely beautiful. It gave the vibes of Marilyn Monroe, Dorothy Dandridge glamorous Hollywood vixen. 5/5 Drinks: the drinks names were cute and the drinks themselves were tasty. Not very strong but delicious none the less 4/5 Food: the board was tasty and beautifully plated. Would've liked the fruit to have been cut or at least two pieces as the portion is shareable. So wish they would've had more food options ( so eat before you go as this is a drink and snack type bar) 3/5 Service: underwhelming. Our server was nice and attentive for the most part. The gentleman that may have been the owner or manager wasn't the nicest and made the beginning of the night very uncomfortable for my friend who was meeting me there. 2/5 On a grading scale I'd give it a C. Definitely room for improvement but overall average. read more

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Y'all--immaculate vibes. Ask Laura for the peanut butter jelly--It is amazing.!!! Great customer service and the people here are amazing! read more

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I was kind of hoping for something different. There is three nightclubs on a two block radius. When I saw Bella lounge I was thinking something chill. This neighborhood already has plenty of loud music spots. I love the idea of a classy place to have a drink, and a little charcuterie board. It was just too loud for me. I couldn't even hear what anybody was saying.. The decor is really nice. Most importantly, the seating was comfortable. Don't say lounge and not be relaxing. I don't know maybe I was just sitting in the wrong place. read more

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Had an odd interaction with a guy possibly the owner. First time trying because we were looking for a low key place to relax. Decided on this place since it was mostly empty. They had to call the owner for him to come over and I guess check us out to see if we were welcomed. After getting told some things that didn't make sence we just walked out. Weird vibe. Honestly, wouldn't go unless you want your eveing ruined. read more

One of my favorite spots in Downey by far, place looks very modern upscale great place for a date or just a fun night out , B (the manager) always makes sure to take the time to greet you and just have a quick conversation with you, all the servers , bartenders and the rest of the staff are all amazing as well you start to feel very welcomed, the sushi is a must try , as well you have to get a hookah they have many flavors to choose from and they are all great , and of course the drinks here are amazing all of them. With no doubt a place you will be able to find me at read more

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5 stars for service by Paula. 5 stars for Anto being a great host. 5 stars for great tasting cocktails. 5 stars for the ambiance, and the foot tapping Playlist selection! I have been here 4 times in the past 4 weeks. Each time I have received superb service. Thrice by Paula and once by Ariel. Prior to visiting Bella Lounge, I had never been to a restaurant/bar that catered to drinks only. So, this was a first time experience for me. I liked it! I will be back! Thank you Anto & Paula. read more

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Ask for Laura !! She got the vibes going!! Made our night offered the peanut butter and jelly aka THE LAURA !!

Their drinks are amazing!!! Bestbdeinks I've had since the puzzle bat closed down. I absolutely love the beautiful delicious cocktails with fresh Rosemary and egg white! I will be coming back every weekend. The ambience is romantic too! read more

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I came here with a group of 9, and since we were a large group they automatically charged us 20% gratuity, but when my friend who paid checked his credit card statement, they DOUBLED the gratuity amount on the charge. Instead of a $29.44 tip as was listed on the receipt, they added a tip of $58.88. Beware! read more

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I have to start about the stunning decor! From the moment you walk in, you feel like you've been transported to a glamorous lounge with their plush velvet seating, glittering chandeliers and stylish accents all around. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, though we sat in one of their gorgeous booths for our girls' night and had a fabulous time!!! The food was delicious, and cocktails were strong and very enjoyable! We ordered their signature espresso martinis which did not disappoint from the taste to the presentation. All of the dishes that we got were very yummy and another A+ for the presentation of our plates. We ordered and shared the seaweed salad, bella board, albacore ceviche, yellowtail sashimi with aguachile, ahi tuna tower and an assortment of cheese turnovers...everything was bomb, trust me get them all! For dessert we got 2 types of Mediterranean desserts- baklava and halawet el jebn...every bite was divine!!! The service was also wonderful. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful. The manager checked on our table and sent my friend a complimentary ice cream dessert with candle for her birthday too! We loved the ambience and vibe at Bella Lounge. It's both classy and vibrant, and we will definitely be frequent customers. read more

Beautiful place and great drinks. Great business meeting spot! I recommend this place highly read more

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We came here for drinks on cinco de Mayo. It was our first time and we love how cute it is. The attention to detail is hard to miss. I think this place has a lot of potential however the service was less than subpar. One of the bartenders declined to service luckily not sure if he was the owner or manager he stepped in and had someone help us. They have the lemon drop which has some sort of plant in it. You chew it and it makes your mouth numb for a little bit. Very unique drink, hope to come back on another day to try the food. read more

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Bella!!! is a bomb respectful and beautiful restaurant. I love the people waitress and especially the owner. He is such a sweetheart! You guys should come here. I love the food and drinks there. Everyone is sooo nice. They treat everyone with so much respect waitress are so respectful and kind. You guys are looking for some fun come to Bella you won't be disappointed. read more

This lounge in Downey exceeded my expectations. The service was great and the drinks were amazing. We ordered three rounds of drinks and all were delicious and the service was excellent. This place is perfect for a girls night or date night. Prices are reasonable and the ambiance is the perfect balance between chill and energetic. I will definitely come back! read more

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Is a ok place to chill for a bit only thing that looks bad is a security in a tuxedo with a beanie on ghetto

Absolutely love their espresso martinis!! Pricey but yummy! Love going here with my friends to just chill. The staff is not very friendly a little stuck up but at least they have good martinis! Definitely recommend as a pre-game or chill night vibe. read more

Came in for drinks on a Saturday night. Corner spot with an open floor plan.Intimate setting with a vintage vibe. They offer a few hand crafted cocktails with classy names. I tried a few old fashioned drinks and a couple of beers. Well presented and perfectly made. The bartenders were amazing and helpful. This is a perfect spot for drinks and small bites. We had a good time. Only bad thing was the manager Mr. B who wasn't very friendly and only greeted a handful of people.At times we felt like he was stalking us and never introduced himself. But I digress.Give them a shot if in the area. read more

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My friends and I came since we've heard great things about this place. Sadly our experience wasn't the best. We ordered a couple of things, and waited over an hour to get it. Yet, the party next to us who arrived WAY AFTER we did got their order almost immediately. Additionally, they only have one waiter working the whole place. HIRE MORE PEOPLE, stop overworking your employee. read more

Avoid This Place at All Costs! I've never encountered such disgusting behavior from an "owner" in my life. I visited with friends to try out the spot, had already ordered several drinks and food, and placed one last drink order before last call, a simple margarita with mezcal. Thirty minutes later, it's 2 a.m. and we still haven't received our drink. Our server went to the bar to follow up, only to be told by the owner that he wouldn't serve us because it was past 2 a.m. Despite ordering well in advance, the owner comes to our table, not to apologize but to inform us, as a "courtesy" he was removing the unserved drink from our tab. What?! He never acknowledged his mistake, and instead began arguing, claiming he couldn't serve us after 2 a.m. because he could lose his license. When we asked him to make it right by comping a drink or offering a solution, he had the audacity to ask if we were "freeloaders." At that point, I had to step in and ask for the check, as he wouldn't stop arguing. To add insult to injury, we later saw one of his servers serve shots to other customers well past 2 a.m. It's clear the owner, who had been drinking all night, wasn't focused on providing customer service, his ego took over and he continued to argue with us. I don't usually leave reviews, but this experience was so appalling I felt compelled to warn others. Save your money and go to the much better places on the block. read more

I just stopped on Wednesday for a drink. I only came in to order a drink, I won't be back due to my experience... Now upon entering No one greeted, but they were obviously busy, thought they looked up at me the two waitresses and man at the bar making drinks. I was sat for about 30 min, the only one there before other arrived. The two female waitresses who kept acting like they didn't see me since I entered one finally came way. But just before that another group came in of latinas and the waitress went and gave them a menu before me though I was waiting way longer and arrived before them. The waiter I had She wore red lipstick and had short black hair. Idk if she did that cause I was the only black person in there at the time or because they were intimidated by my beauty (some women do get that way). Either way I'm disappointed. And in between that it took longer than normal for a waiter to get to each table. If you're not in a rush to drink+eat and go, then that's fine. Maybe hire more staff for busy days and train them on customer friendliness and inclusivity. She even charged me a few dollars less for my drink cause she knew she messed up smh. Discrimination of any sort should not be tolerated. My drink was good though I got the Marilyn Monroe, it could definitely use more alcohol though. read more

First off I want to say this place is beautiful! Staff is very nice and attentive. Great place for a date night or going out with friends. The drinks are ABSOLUTELY amazing! Best jalapeño margarita I probably ever tasted. Had the Mediterranean pizza, cucumber salad, Bella board, and the tuna tower! Everything was amazing 10/10. The cherry on top was there great selfie mirror. Loved my visit I'll definitely be returning. read more

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Love this spot! Very classy and a chill vibe. They have great drinks and items for a small bite. It is a little more on the pricey side but I definitely think it's worth it! They have hookah now! But I believe you must sit in the patio area. Which I was even more glad about, my favorite is the tuna tar tar & the charcuterie board. The girls that work there are always so friendly and proper. It's more of a pregame spot or a cute little hang out spot here & there. read more

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Bartenders are great! Our waitress is amazing didn't get her name but she had long blonde curly hair such a nice girl! Espresso martini was delicious the Irish car bomb and whiskey sour were easily one of the best ones I've tasted! read more

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My friends recommended us to try this place and I must say it was a great recommendation. Great experience and very enjoyable. The staff was very friendly and down to earth made you feel comfortable the manager Mr. B was very helpful, friendly and professional he recommended the popular drinks and food he also added some humor which made feel at home. We will most definitely make more frequent visits at the Bella Lounge. read more