Just heard the Conference Room is closing. While I don't wish ill upon anybody, this does not surprise me. I had the most disturbing experience with the owner of this place, and I see that other visitors posted the same type of encounters. We stopped by to have drinks & apps and listen to the R&B band a few weeks ago. The owner told us it would be $35 cover per person. I told him we'd be happy to eat and drink and support a local business and listen to music, but after some non-negotiable odd conversation he told us it would be a $35 cover on top of any F&B. We then decided to listen to the music in the Playa Vista public office space just outside the perimeter of his patio. He then came over and told us in a raised voice that we can not sit here as it's part of his property (which it is not) and that he'd call the authorities. His behavior was like an emotionally immature adult scolding a misbehaving child. Truly bizarre. I don't know if he intended to call the police or property security but the local security showed up and did nothing. But I have never experienced any owner of any type of business treating customers in this manner. read more

Booked a reservation on Open Table. Restaurant was supposedly open. Showed up and it was closed. read more

Conference Room - Not OPEN!?! - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place was great!!! Reserved outside seating for a group of 20+ the day before The owners were so kind and generous. Theyd give us blankets if it was cold and would help turn on the fire lamps. Food was great as well. Highly recommend the pastas. The seafood and bolognese were flavorful! Of the taco trifecta i would say the beef one was best with the fish one being the weaker one. The chips they serve as a side are great as well and are thick and crunchy Overall had such a great time and the staff were so kind! read more

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The $50 table charge, just to be there breathing the same air as jazz musicians, was as hard to swallow as the sinewy cut of steak on the STEAK SALAD. But OK, we settled in absorbing an endless string of Latin tunes from the jazz quartet...nary a hint of swing was to be had on this samba-laden chewy steak night. THE BRAISED SHORT RIB OVER RISOTTO was heavy on the oil array but flavorful. Wifey had the GRILLED CHEESE with house made POTATO CHIPS. It was a hot mess of cheesy almost-joy. As the band launched into their eighth Latin selection of the evening, our waitress finally ambled by to pick up my empty beer glass. Weirdly, she grabbed it then turned to leave without asking me if I wanted another. In my 45 years of dining out, this was a first. Eventually, the 2nd pint made its way to our table along with the $125 check for the evening - and its contents that you've just read about. For $125, I'd almost be expecting Diana Krall and a couple of glasses of champagne versus a pedestrian goopy grilled cheese, an okay bowl of pasta, a horrid steak salad and two drinks. But hey, we're in Playa del Rey at the Bluffs...I'm going to keep telling myself it was epic - and maybe someday it'll become true. read more

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Food was great and the service was excellent. Cool vibe made for a great ambiance. Get the lemonade if you can. read more

Conference Room - Shrimp Pasta - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I enjoyed a private party here and the food was phenomenal. But my party was the only one there and the staff was just one server and a cook. They did their absolute best but service seemed slow at times. Also the bar options were limited. Still it was a very pleasant experience and I would certainly come again. read more

The website says their open until 9pm, Yelp says 7pm and the waitress told us 8pm (we had a 6pm reservation) so it was a little confusing. A few women joined me to celebrate a birthday and the food was really good! They were out of 3-4 drinks at the time & that was a little disappointing but no big deal. I THINK because of the time they closed (still unsure) the bartender/waitress wouldn't allow us to sit in the space we wanted and she seemed off put by us being there- maybe they did close at 7pm? Definitely call to confirm! They're also hard to find but we managed. Overall we enjoyed ourselves and would return. Although the drinks tasted more juice and mixes than anything else. read more

There are days when I find myself missing working. The 9-5. The Grind. The camaraderie. The meetings. The lingo; like PTO. Which brings me to ... last night Met a friend here for dinner, drinks and dessert. More on the dessert later. Before I even go on - enter the address into your mobile device and follow the directions. Finding The Conference Room Restaurant will be as challenging as looking for the conference room at work when you have two minutes to get there before you're late. Cozy spot. Indoor and outdoor seating. Heat lamps for those who choose to brave the California cold (People from cold regions can stop and snicker) out on the patio. Just know the views are spectacular if you like looking at office buildings. And depending on what time, office workers looking at you. Wishing they were you. New restaurant and bar. Still in a soft opening phase. No liquor license. Not yet. Hopefully soon because the ambiance last night with live jazz - would have paired well with Bourbon. Service is a little slow. Friendly though. They're learning. Or just sit back and relax. It's not one of those places where you dine and dash. Lamb Burger. It's what was for dinner. Asked for medium rare. Got medium well. Anymore done and I'd still eat it. Remember ... the movie waiting. Decent nonetheless. Could use a sauce to spice it up a little. And I don't mean ketchup or the like. Switch out the cheese and maybe like a cranberry sauce. Or whatever suits your taste. I just happen to have Thanksgiving on my mind. The dessert. PTO. It's huge. We both said that. We both shared that. We both didn't finish that. And if you know me, dessert is never optional. Epic fail. Look up the ingredients. The dessert options are like ordering the kitchen sink. Little bit of something for everyone. In one dish. Surprisingly not too sweet. I liked it. Didn't love it. Live music on Thursday nights. Happy Hour from 4-7. Check their page for other events. Almost forgot - park in the structure. Free with validation. read more

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Super sexy vibey spot close to home! Great wine list, amazing music (Saturday night) & super sweet servers. Our servers were twins - Gracie & Daisy! They were both attentive and sweet. I really liked them. The food was excellent for dinner. Hubby ordered the Lomo Saltado & I had the Cauliflower steak. Both were super good. Hubby came for lunch with clients and everyone loved the food and ambiance. Recommend. Free parking with validation in the lot. Next door is a fast causal Greek restaurant - same owners. Coming back to try that soon! read more

Conference Room - Excellent cauliflower steak! Yum! - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Lovely spot in Playa Vista, tasty food and awesome service. Thank you Graziella for your amazing service we really enjoyed ourselves. Faves included : Chicken loves waffle plate Fig jam and Gorgonzola flat bread Raised meatballs read more

Conference Room - Tasty wine at the patio - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm probably more at a 3.5 star of this place right now, but I really see potential and so I hope to alter this review soon and get it to 5 stars. There's definitely lots of service kinks to be worked out. We walked in and sort of just stood around until we caught someone's attention. There's no clear uniform, so we were actually a little confused at first as to who worked there and who were just other patrons. We got seated after a little confusion and ordered. They don't have their drinks menu printed yet so they just verbally told us what kind of reds and whites they had--a few different red and few different whites. My friend got the Cabernet and liked it. Food wise, we got the cauliflower wings, buttermilk fried chicken and chips, smothered fries--Mediterranean style, and ended with the "all hands meeting" sundae. The cauliflower wings were delicious--super crispy and delicious with non breaded/fried roasted cauliflower pieces at the bottom. I didn't really anticipate it being fried, but ti was good. The "bang bang sauce" on the side wasn't super identifiable to me but was delicious. The fried chicken was decent. The smothered fries weren't what I think as normal smothered fries but I really liked the sauce on the side because it didn't get mushy. Lastly..the dessert. We were very confused as to why the dessert was $20 and after we ordered the waitress asked if we were celebrating a birthday...it was just two of us and we said no and wondered why she asked...when it came out we understood. It was GIANT! Like meant for 4 people to share. A little heads up or note on the menu would have been cool. It was really fun to look at but really hard to eat. The top part is all just whipped cream and dry pastry pieces while the ice cream is below that and a dulce de leche style funfetti cake below which was delicious but almost impossible to get at. Side note: there's parking and the structure and it says they validate but DON'T be fooled. We asked them to validate, went to the structure and it said parking would be $20! So I went back in, they re did it and it still didn't work! At that point, we gave up and paid the $20, but this was possibly the most irritating part. It's Playa Vista at 7 pm...had I known they wouldn't validate, we would have just parked a couple of blocks away and walked, there's no need to make your patrons feel totally jipped especially when their signs say they validate! read more

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I am obsessed with this hidden gem. Not only was this a perfect spot to rent for a private party, we stayed after for drinks and it was so great. The staff was nice and everyone had great energy. read more

Cauliflower wings & Best Sangria Both are delicious! The fried cauliflower is more close to a "fried shrimp" taste than wing taste. For expectation sake, listing them as "fried shrimp" would brand them as the "BEST plant-based fried shrimp in Playa Vista" - it's that good y'all The Best Sangria IS delicious and I feel the sangria after 3 sips! Lol I think it's me tho because I've been plant basing and my system is more open! For those who are used to good sangria's, tell me what YOU think after trying them. #CauliflowerWings read more

Conference Room - Cauliflower Wings & Best Sangria - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

GNO, great food and entertainment outdoors. $10 cover charge per person added to your food bill. Well worth it. It was R&B with a great band. People of all ages and diverse crowd. This is LA. With all that's happening, it was refreshing to see that we can all chill in the same place peacefully and with no barriers whatsoever. This place is located in a corporate park literally next door to Loyola University apartments. As dusk settled, the pretty patio lights strategically strewn across the patio courtyard created a festive feeling. They were gracious enough to provide blankets for us to sit on! The staff from the host, manager, our servers were super hospitable. Loved the Fig Jam Gorgonzola Flatbread which was akin to a large pizza! So much to share. Also, I loved my Shrimp Crabcake Banhmi, rich in flavors and texture. Would totally order that again. Came with fresh potato chips and these were great dipped in ranch. The Mac n Cheese literally runneth over. It wasn't what I expected. No crumb topping and the roux wasn't thick enough. Pass, but everything else was great Fellow Yelper Jules ordered two Baklavas, the Chocolate and the Salted Caramel. We all preferred the latter flavor. Parking in the garage ended up being free after validation. read more

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First time coming here, for a Sunday late afternoon concert with The Neil Deal, a Neil Young tribute band. It's a real odd location since it's smack in the middle of a office complex, so kinda hard to find, but easy parking that they validate parking. Nice wine selection. The outdoor area for eating & enjoying the music is very cool, with lighting & heater lamps if needed in the evening. Now the food, an incredible menu, so I can vouch for the incredible burger, the pizza's & the world class brussels sprouts. Portions are very ample & food is fresh & tasty. I wish I had taken some pix, but certainly will next time. I'll post later if I find one on my phone. Oh yea, the staff are very friendly & very accomodating. Just added the burger picture !! homemade chips !! read more

Conference Room - da burger.... Awesome !! - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had a really fun time at the Conference Room tonight. Saw a great set of comics. Will be back again

Planned a special birthday at the Conference Room and Rodini Park with Peter and his team who made the occasion memorable, going above and beyond to meet multiple dietary requests, with unparalleled hospitality, a magical outdoor setting featuring twinkling lights, and a delicious and healthy multiple-course family-style dinner that delighted our senses. We were thoroughly pleased with our experience and highly recommend the Conference Room and Rodini Park restaurants! What did we eat? Dips, brussel sprouts, cauliflower wings, Greek salad, falafel-crusted salmon, mushroom risotto (both traditional-style and dairy-free), barrumundi filet (both traditional and dairy-free), fresh veggies, and mouth-watering decadent (!) desserts. ` read more

No notice of a live entertainment fee ($20 each) until the check came. I inquired about it, but the server had no interest resolving that. No cooks in the kitchen. For real. Our risotto with short ribs ($44) was bland and likely microwaved. Risotto holds heat much longer than short ribs, they came out at the same temp - super hot. Again, no cooks stated in their open kitchen. (I used to be a chef) Service was awful. Four servers bunched together talking. Food was placed without a word given - no, "here is this" or "May I get in anything?". The music was super loud, but good. Was like eating at a concert vs music supporting the meal. Hard to talk as a result. The seating at the fireplace was very comfortable. read more

Very odd experience. Made a reservation for outdoor seating for a large group. When we arrived, there were no large tables prepared for us outside (this was fine because it was too cold anyway, but not sure why they didn't have something set up given I specified in my reservation). Inside, the place was basically empty, other than one other group, and they were eating food out of takeout containers from another restaurant. The service was extremely slow, especially considering how empty the place was. This is not the servers fault- she was very sweet and helpful. But she was the only person working it seemed. The food was odd. Not necessarily bad, but not worth the price or the wait. read more

Their food is excellent! Priced perfectly for the quality. Street parking and validated parking available. Ambience is perfect. Service is extremely friendly and efficient. A hidden gem in Playa Vista that needs to be discovered. And their Korrupted Comedy shows are a riot. They have local, touring and pro comics. read more

4.5 stars, actually. Located in almost a "speakeasy" setting TCR has a great outdoor patio with delicious food and great live music. The service is friendly and attentive and Peter (owner) is a gracious host. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area. Try the loaded American fries or the flatbread pizza, both are generous and delicious. The soups, especially the lemon chicken (which resembles Greek avgolemono) are quite good as well. read more

I friend and I were attending a business event in the area and decided to grab a glass of wine and a meal and found this great spot on you guessed it YELP. Due to construction it was a little tricky to find, but once we went through the maze and with the help of signs pointing us in the right direction we found a beautiful out door area with lights and live music. We were greeted by the owner and shown to a table. He gave a little history on the location basic on the evolving business model. I let him know I was a challenging customer; I am Vegan by choice and Gluten free by force. He said not problem we got covered you and told me several options on the menu. We were give wine lists and menus; we went with a Malbec I ordered the Gluten free Penne Norma Pasta hold the Ricotta and no protein because they were not 100% sure it was gluten free. It was a delicious warm and hearty pasta dish with lots of eggplant and perfectly cooked onions. It could have been a little spicier for my tastes but still so delicious. My friend ordered the fig jam flatbread with arugula it looked amazing and she agreed that it tasted amazing as well. the table behind us ordered the brussels and they smelled so good that I am kinda planning a trip back to try them. The service was excellent and the music Brazilian jazz and a perfect backdrop to a beautiful fall evening. Side note, they were content to have us stay all night it seems, they offered us blankets against the chill that was an excellent customer service touch. read more

Conference Room - Brazilian Jazz - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here for dinner on a Saturday night. The restaurant is tucked away in a corner inside a small courtyard(?) surrounded by a bunch of company buildings. I felt lost looking for this place because Playa Vista was so quiet and empty! But once we got to the restaurant and saw the live jazz bar, outdoor seating, and string lights, I really liked how isolated this place was! It felt like a getaway to some hidden spot. Loved the live music. The chicken parm was great. I also appreciated blanket they'll give you if you're cold (in addition to heat lamps). I'll be back! read more

Love that we have a new restaurant in Playa Vista that serves beer and wine! Decided to try this place out during happy hour (4-7 PM) when everything on the menu (drinks and food) is 20% off. Our favorites were the brussel sprouts, semolina gnocchi tartufo, lamb meat-a-ball, and crimini mushroom flatbread. I love my comfort food, so I was also very happy to try their take on chicken & waffles with delicious crispy buttermilk fried chicken and cheddar scallion waffle. Their service was great, and the decor inside is so cute and modern. I can't wait to come back and try more!! read more

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I highly recommend the conference room! It's such a cool spot and they do a lot of fun things during the week like a movie night and live music. The cauliflower wings were AMAZING. Highly recommend. The BEST part of the meal was the amazing Sundae. Highly recommend the first one on the menu. It was huge and had roasted marshmallows, homemade whipped cream, ice cream, sprinkles, and CAKE. Loved the mushroom pizza. We subbed beyond meat for bacon. We also had the truffle gnocchi - absolutely delicious. We will be back and can't stop telling friends about it. I left a review a month ago with some suggestions for improvement since it is a new business. I came back last night to AMAZING service, an improved pizza, dimmer lighting. This small business is amazing and the owner also owns Rodini Park and Hash next door to both sides. read more

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I'm still puzzled about the vibe of this establishment. The restaurant simultaneously felt like I was sitting outside of a casual office building AND at an upscale restaurant. Choose one vibe please! I would have had a better experience if the waitstaff+vibe was more chill, just like the amazing music! Not sure why they had to get all fancy. Our bill was almost $200...for a restaurant outside of an office building? The twinkle lights and live band were wonderful! It was loud, but not too loud where you have to yell to talk to someone. Bring a jacket if you get cold easily. The chairs get very cold. It's definitely a place to go for the experience. I personally wouldn't go back, but the food+service was good! read more

Nice low key spot for lunch or after work vibe... Parking deck is available, good hospitality, greeted when I walked in, server was well knowledgeable of menu and help me pick out something good.. i had the short rib burger with fries. Very good, a lot of flavor, good presentation.. They have WiFi available as well who ice is good because i didn't have any service in the place. read more

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This place is so frustrating! They do not answer their phone. I called and left multiple messages and no return call. I wanted to ask questions about the menu, including the soup of the day, but I couldn't get ahold of anyone. I decided to take a chance and order anyway. Big mistake. Huge. I ordered the Taco Trifecta with Shrimp Tacos and they send me short rib. This was not at all what I wanted but, since they don't answer their freaking phone, tough cookies, date night dinner ruined. Horrible experience. Even though I live right down the street and it would be very convenient, I will not be returning. ‍ read more

What amazing service we received from the owner Peter Georges! He came up to everyone that was in the restaurant to introduce himself, he is so personable and makes me want to go back there. We tried the crispy brussel sprouts and cauliflower and both were so flavorful and delicious. They had a live music performance, firepits outside, cozy comfortable décor and tastey quality food, so you can't go wrong. It's a hidden gem that I would not have even known about if it weren't for a networking even that I got invited to. The same owner owns Hash, the bruch spot next door and the Greek takeout place on the other side. Perfect for group settings after work or even a date night or any other special occasion. read more

Conference Room - Brussel sprouts & cauliflower! - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've wanted to try this place for awhile and was finally able to make it happen. They've been open for about 5 months now (if I am remembering correctly). The beer was good. He did a Three Weavers and I had a different blonde. My highlight dish: The brussel sprouts!! They are cooked really well and taste great alone or with the sauce. We also tried the mussels and they were good. Our entrees were the salmon and Mary's chicken. Both had really good flavor and perfect side d compliments with the greens. We were too full for dessert and didnt even finish all of our entrees. We' definitely go back to try more dishes. We went on a Saturday evening. It was quite empty, but the restaurant has a wonderful decor and ambience. The service was top notch; they were very attentive. It's located next to Hash, so you wont see it off the street, but there is a sign by the parking structure and they validate your parking read more

This is the coolest vibe in Playa vista. We've lived and worked here for years now and have been wanting a place like the Conference Room. The food is incredible (the pizza is so ridiculously yummy) and they've somehow managed to create both a chic/upscale and homey feel to the place. The community that will be created as a result of the Conference Room -- I can't wait to see it/ be a part of it. They've got movie nights, dance nights, jazz nights, board games, happy hour, and INCREDIBLE desserts (try their sundaes - you will love every bite). There's heat lamps and blankets for those of us who want to enjoy the outdoors. I got a chance to meet the owners, who are incredibly kind and intentional with how they've created this space. This will now be our regular spot. read more

I love the music here as it is hard to find live music I can dance too. However service was horrible. I had to wait 20 to 30 minutes to get a glass of sparkling water. And when I attempted to talk to the manager Peter, he kept interrupting me and would not listen. I will never be back. I will stick with Eddie Vs in El Segundo. Whack ass service! read more

If you love live music and great food, you have definitely come to the right place. Patrons are charged a $10.00 entertainment fee on musical and comedy nights (unless it's on a Friday, where the fee goes up $15.00) The portions are humongous, totally worth the price. You pay for what you get, great customer service, great food and great music. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is trying to spend a lively evening at a well located establishment. read more

Love the Pizzas here - they call them Flatbreads - they're more like pizzas but they are Flat... I dined in the courtyard while watching some live music. Nice crowd - chill scene - free validated parking. I'll be back... read more

Dinner with a friend and came upon this establishment. Outdoor dining? Yes. Friendly and welcoming service? Absolutely. Quality food? Of course. Came on a night where they had live music. Contemporary feel and with a chill vibe. They had sections near a fire pit or outdoor heaters. Menu - Plenty of food and dessert options. I went with the mozzarella flat bread, Mac n cheese and my friend had tagliatelle bolognese. All good portions and tasty. Flat bread is definitely worth sharing. Dessert is something we did not try but is one thing I look forward to trying. Service - Friendly, attentive and ensure we enjoyed our visit. read more

This is an amazing find tucked away in Playa Vista. Peter the owner and his staff were gracious, kind and we had unbelievable service. We took our 89 year old parents and Peter came out and helped us from the parking lot to the restaurant and let us pick our table. We had drinks, wine and the food was incredible. However I must say that the Banana cream cheesecake cake was to die for. Thank you for a fantastic Valentine's Day. I recommend this restaurant to everyone read more

Conference Room - Outdoor bar - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This has to have been the weirdest restaurant experience I have had in my 20 years in Los Angeles. Their website uses OpenTable to make reservations. I went on there on Jan 25 to make reservations for Friday, Jan 26. There was nothing available for 7pm or anytime after that. Figuring this meant that the restaurant was super-popular and going to be busy, I grabbed the 6:45pm reservation that was still available. I had not been here before, but my date lives in Playa Vista and this looked like the best spot for a first date. We met there at 6:45pm, walked in, and there was nobody at the host/hostess stand and nobody else around. The place was empty. There was one table that had three people at it that were just talking and didn't appear to be eating or drinking anything. I don't know if they were customers or if they worked there. Every other table, inside and outside, was empty. Again, this was on a Friday close to 7pm. We stood there for five minutes wondering what we should do when a lady came out of the kitchen. She saw the look on our faces and before we could ask anything she said she didn't work there but recommended that we just walk back to the kitchen and stand there until somebody acknowledged us. We left and walked to a different restaurant for dinner. read more

New favorite restaurant. We had: penne with salmon, octopus, pub mac n cheese, fig jam flatbread, cauliflower "wings", and lentil soup with a nice bottle of Chianti. Everything was phenomenal! I had no idea the portions would be so huge; pricing is more than fair. Apparently we came on live jazz night which was a nice treat! This place is gorgeous, great ambiance, and the live musicians are very talented. The server, Blake, was attentive, informative, kind and hilarious. He did not miss a beat. Highly recommend this place for date night or a night out with friends. 10/10! read more

It's great, I had the steak salad on romaine and green goddess and everything was perfect for the salad. read more

Conference Room - Steak Salad - Gastropubs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow!! How nice to be outside, enjoy a meal, and listen to God live music!! Masta, a long time favorite, graced the stage over the weekend. Bravo!! All was going well until the power went out, our heater went out & Masta was forced to sing a capella for a bit. Everyone understands that things happen, so that wasn't a biggie. The biggie was that management didn't come out, apologize, or offer a slight discount for the inconvenience. That would've meant they were actually concerned that their guests were having an uninterrupted good time & when an interruption occurred, it mattered. Apparently, it didn't matter as no one other than the artist apologized. Customer service is key and it's the little things that truly count. I'm scheduled to attend another musical even in a few weeks. Hoping the circuits are in place and stay that way! read more