Elevate Lounge

3.3 (1.2k reviews)

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Fri • 10:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

Sat • 10:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Miguel R.

I have never out grown the desire to dance . I am in no way smooth on the dance floor, nor have I ever taken a hip hop class, nor can I pirouette on cue. I just find that when I dance I find joy, and I find the joy more lasting when I am in a crowd and can hide my music induced convulsions amongst the other jiggers So I decided to try this club when they hooked me with a 2000's top list night. The place lies in the heart of DTLA, easy enough to find and central to both pre and post game spots, wether these be eateries, other bars or clubs, hotel rooms, and maybe a homie's pad. What is unique of these spots is that each of them serves as a point of start or end for a night, so a pre and post game spot in this circumstance can be both and the same. The club has a valet attached to its location. and costs 15.00 dollars to utilized. Trust, an LA parking spot can be worse in price and further from the venue. So I consider this valet useful and reasonable in cost. As I was waiting in line for a drink I met a girl who had long hair, not Rapunzel length, more like shoulder length that was made special because she had a thin streak of white atop her forehead that streaked across, the front of her hair line, yes, a little like Rogue from X-men. I took a picture of the thin white line, and I labeled it in the picture section but I did not do the best job of catching her hair-print but if one examines the picture close enough it is evident. I commented on the touch of white on her hair, and she soon explained that she was born that way. Rogue (what I called her) came with a friend, who will call Charlie. A staff member moved us to another bar area and as we waited we talked. Charlie informed me earlier on that Rogue and her were not a couple. Charlie, was designated female at birth, and had pants and a vest, and collard shirt on her. Her pronouns were she/her but she expressed herself with masculine garb. She told me that she disclosed their relationship early because people often think they were a romantic couple instead of a pair of friends out for a night. I explained that I understood, and, I always try to ask "What is the relationship of two people together?" because one time I met a couple, and I thought that the woman was the mother and the man was the son, but they were a romantic couple. So now I make sure to ask so I do not assume. I hate it when I am with someone and people assume our relationship because now pairs, like ice cream flavors, come in all sorts of assortments. It is kind of best to wait and learn a relationships makeup then to meet and assume, because this creates a reality that we impose that might hurt or irk another, so waiting it is probably best. I shared a version of these sentimes with Charlie and Rogue and both listened patiently and seemed to understand the value of this type of "awareness." Before I got my drank, Rogue asked me if I had come alone, which I had. She then waited a few seconds before she invited me to party with her and Charlie. Rogue's strength in X-men was one of muscle and might, this Rogue's strength was one of heart and character. While I danced with Rogue and Charlie others joined our circle. My favorite person that grooved with us was the one that was wearing the pink ugggz. I love when others remind me to smile, even though guns exist in the world. The joint itself describes itself a rooftop bar, and i can see how that description works but also how it falls short. The bar sits on the 21st floor but it has a roof so can it be a rooftop bar when the joint has a roof? The place did not had walls, though, it had windows, with pillars and plexy for protection but no window glass. The cool air of Fall wafted in, and hit the sweaty dancers just right. I was not cold, I felt the crisp of the air, not a breeze, not the wind, but the pleasant chill of air a few wonderful degrees from cold. The buildings were right in front of me. I did not see buildings from the sidewalk, I did not see buildings from the 71st floor, I saw the LA Skyline at eye level, which meant that I danced with them. They were still, unmoving, but they dance with design, light, and structure that I had not seen before, cause today, we saw each other eye-to-eye. This environment was new for me, and one I appreciated as a life time Angeleno. It was the city's coolness, all around me, both in vibe and temperature. Dancing with my city, made me feel like a twirl confidently cause I had the support of the city all around me. I also could not help but be proud of parting with Rogue, and Charlie and all others, which summed to an eclectic cloud, because they had invited me to party with them in a way that made me feel included. So when I went alone to a club I made new friends that invited me to dance and really isn't that what most solo club goers hope for? One drink was 22 dollars which was more than valet parking do with that what you want!

Conversation With Brandon, The GM of Elevate Lounge.

I recently tried contacting Elevate Lounge with a question about the venue. I first reached out using the email address and phone number listed on their official website. After waiting six days without receiving any response by email or text, I decided to try contacting them through their Instagram page. Unfortunately, the response I received from the person managing the account, who identified himself as Brandon, came across as dismissive and unprofessional. Instead of acknowledging the delay or offering any kind of apology for the lack of response to my earlier email and text, the conversation quickly became tense. During the exchange, Brandon implied that I was being disrespectful and suggested that I was wasting his time. From my perspective, the tone of the messages felt unnecessarily aggressive given that I had simply been trying to ask a straightforward question after not hearing back for nearly a week. The conversation ultimately ended with me being blocked on Instagram before the issue was ever resolved. At no point during the exchange did I receive any acknowledgment or apology regarding the six days without a response to my original attempt to contact the venue. What makes this experience particularly disappointing is that in the past, before the current management, I had communicated with staff through their email regarding bottle service. Those responses were clear, helpful, and very professional. The difference in communication quality compared to my recent interaction was very noticeable. Because the interaction left such a poor impression, I ultimately decided to book bottle service elsewhere, where I was treated with professionalism and respect from the start. Because the interaction was so unexpected, I also looked into the business records for the venue and learned which company operates the lounge. I plan to reach out to them directly to share this feedback, since communication like this can strongly influence someone's impression of a place. For transparency, I've attached screenshots of the conversation. I encourage anyone reading this review to take a look at them and make their own judgment about the interaction. Based on this experience, I personally would not return to this venue while Brandon is managing it.

Tony L.

Our group ordered table service here for NYE countdown. I really hate writing bad reviews but this is an honest first and last experience here. The entire RSVP process was super SUS from the get go and you could tell they are super unorganized with the promoters. You text message a number with your name and head count but they never reply back with an actual confirmation number or even a deposit like the majority of other table service at other clubs in LA. The check-in process is a complete chao. There are two lines out front that stretch the block. One line is for bottle service and another for regular entry. With table/bottle service you are suppose to be able to SKIP the line with your entire group. Don't let the cocky security guard tell you otherwise. We all Ubered there so arrived at different times. Lucky our first group already lined up in the bottle service line and got through security, after some incident of them not being able to find our RSVP?? Once you get inside to the lobby there is another hostess that confirms your RSVP booking for a table. Since they use multiple promoters they literally have to call each one to verify you are actually on the "list" if they don't have you written down already. This was our case and another 15 minute wait for them to find our RSVP even after showing them the text message with the promoter. With that settled there's literally only two ways up to Elevate, the 2 elevators or take the stairs up to the 21st floor. Yes we finally got to skip the long line since we finally got VIP treatment from security after they verified us. The Lounge itself is separated into two sections when you exit the elevator. There is the left wing which has the large open wall and where the bars are located. The right wing, where the bathrooms are located are on the closed room side where the dance floor is. Our table was literally in the outside wing in the freezing cold. Yes there is one tiny space heater buts its freezing in the middle of winter and no they won't move you since every table is pretty much reserved. Note we entered the club at around 10pm and got seated around 10:15pm. We tipped the service guy and he nicely rolled down the sun shades to at least block the wind. Our actual assigned hostess didn't show up until 11pm! She said she couldn't find us? Yes they are very understaffed especially with hostess girls! We ordered our 3 bottles and 4 chases juices. She didn't return until 11:30pm, yall know countdown is at 12AM right? Not a good time but we made the most of our situation. No we couldn't finish our bottles since they were delivered them so late and no we couldn't take out our unfinished bottle either. The table next to us has a even worst time as none of there bottles every showed up even when they were seated about 15 minutes after us. They eventually cancelled there table after speaking to the manager. We shared a bottle with them and had a combined group party instead. I mean why waste good bottles and make some new friends for the new year? The bartenders are a complete mess here too since its an open bar so the line wraps around the entire lounge. You're lucky if you don't wait at least 30-45 minutes per drink! Our table was right next behind the bar so we got a first eye view. Good luck trying to go to the bathrooms especially the girls. The bathroom line was literally an hour and almost as long as the drink line. The music was very random with a mix of early 2020 pop to R&B back to EDM and some country? The dance floor is small so be ready to be packed in like sardines but at least you'll be warm? Overall the WORST table service we've ever experienced in the entire world. We've had table service all over DTLA, Vegas, Asia, Europe and never seen such bad service/uncoordinated and simply rude security too. Absolutely not recommended even if it was free for any occasion.

Асия Н.

Such a great spot! The panoramic view of Los Angeles from the 21st floor is absolutely stunning, especially at sunset. Creative cocktails, attentive staff, and a relaxed vibe make it a perfect place for a night out.

Alejandra D.

I went dancing here on November 2nd and I loved that people still dressed in Halloween customs! Me and my girlfriends could not find seating due to having to reserve the seats for bottle service. We were just standing there for 15 mins until a gentleman came to the rescue and asked us to sit on his reserved spot. I wished Elevate Lounge had free seating but other than that the music was nice. We were there for hip hop and they mostly played Spanish and reggaeton.

Camryn D.

I've visited this club twice, but my most recent experience left a bad impression, largely due to an unprofessional and unnecessarily aggressive bouncer. Upon arriving, my cousin and I were waiting in line when the bouncer instructed us to step back to clear space for others. A short while later, he accused us of cutting the line in front of two other guests. Both those guests looked just as confused as we were, as we had been standing there for about ten minutes. My cousin calmly explained this to him, but he was adamant that he hadn't spoken to us before. When I suggested he check the security footage to verify, he dismissively claimed he didn't need to because he "knows what he saw." Instead of handling the situation professionally, he escalated it--getting uncomfortably close to my face and speaking in an unnecessarily dominant tone. At one point, he even reacted sharply when he thought he heard me talking about him, though I wasn't. Afterward, the two guests he accused us of cutting in front of approached us and apologized, saying they didn't understand why the bouncer had reacted that way either. That being said, not every staff member left a bad impression. The bouncer who initially welcomed us into the club was incredibly kind and honestly the highlight of my experience. The bar service itself was satisfactory, though I was shocked by the prices--$24 for a Green Tea shot and $18 for the cheapest shot of vodka I could get. I don't want to make assumptions, but the way my cousin and I--both Black women--were spoken to and treated in this situation felt noticeably different from how others were being handled. Given the circumstances, and the fact that this happened during Black History Month, the interaction left me feeling particularly uncomfortable. While the club has some good aspects, the lack of professionalism with that security guard and the steep drink prices make me hesitant to return.

Khoi H.

For the record, this is NOT a rooftop lounge; it's simply located on a high floor with views of the DTLA skyline. It is open-air in some sections but it's very limited. I came here for a friend's birthday and while the club itself is nice, the tables are small and exposed - it simply isn't worth the thousands you're paying for a table along with service. I think I'll stick to Time or Exchange.

Melanie N.

Had a ticket to get in for free by 10:30pm on Halloween and at 10pm they started telling everyone in line there was a $30 charge to get in. We ended up leaving and came back an hour later and the bouncers told us it was now $40 to get in. When we told them we had been in line earlier and had tickets, they said they cleared the line at 9:40pm and let everyone with tickets in?? Definitely shady.

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Jhanelle Z.

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11 years ago

Gotta say this is one of my favorite places to go! Mixed crowed, spacious dance floor, awesome view of LA, and even better DJ!! DJ EddieBoy is legit! Now that's a DJ, he knows how to keep the crowd jumpin! Been there a few times, always when he's playin and he never disappoints! I would definitely recommend going when he's DJing! read more

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David N.

10 years ago

Beautiful decor. Didn't stay long enough to sense the vibe overall. It was packed on a Saturday night so it looked like the place to be.

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Ivan C.

10 years ago

Definitely a change in customer service. I avoided some bartenders depending on their attitude. I got bottle service and the young woman was amazing. No fake smiles, genuinely charasmatic and catered to my every need. My table did not have a single problem. I didn't catch her name to recommend her but she's definitely a plus to this establishment. She kept asking if everything was ok and was not bugging. She came up every time she was needed I was on the guest list which made it free entry but if i had reserved bottle service in advanced i believe it jumps you in line. Guards were great. Talkative not stonewalling you. Management; great turnaround from my last visit! Customer service is definitely a priority to this establishment. read more

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Derek A.

10 years ago

The Elevate Lounge is great Saturday night spot with great music and the layout is perfect to entertain a big group of family or friends for birthdays or just Saturday fun! Bottle Service price are very resemble. If you interested in Bottle Service I recommend asking for Darrian as your waitress. She is very attentive and great people skills. She did a great job hosting me and my family the last two Saturday's I was there. read more

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Susan Y.

18 years ago

Elevate...let's see...It SUUUCKED!!! SUCH A DISAPOINTMENT! I speak for all the members of our little group. What a waste of money and time!! From hassles getting in, no wait, back up, from getting hassled at the atm across the street by some sick pervert trying to look up my friends dress, on all fours mind you, one friend couldn't even get in for some reason, we waited in the line for a while and finally got in around 11:30pm; this was Saturday night btw. We had thought about eating at the restaurant just so we wouldn't have to pay a cover and thank goodness we didn't cuz I'm still peeved for having been there as long as were, (not that I have anything against the restaurant, I'm sure it's lovely and I shall try it out sometime, but my friends were in the mood for some Kbbq and I'll yelp about that place after this). Cover was $20 per person, whatever! It had a beautiful view of downtown, not bad but I'd rather be looking at the view from the Standard for that cover charge. It was more empty than full and the place overall was just too pretentious. More bouncers stood around the dance floor than there were people! Drinks, I agree with Mike D over there, seriously, I mean those faux plastic things were bad, I'd rather my beer in the bottle please and the mixed drinks, more ice than anything, especially with their light pours and all!! But, the most annoying thing of all was the dj and the crap he continued to play from every century but the one we were in!!!! Geez, if he keeps that up, Elevate will seriously become the most lamest hangout to be at unless you're some rich, old white business man or something (don't mean to bag on y'all), but I don't know who else could possibly enjoy this place. VERY SAD, TAKE MY WORD AND DON'T GO TO ELEVATE if you want a fun evening. We left once we realised that all of us in the group had been thinking the same thing, this place was awful and with our friends from out of town (NY to be exact), that was their last night here in LA and I was not about to let them leave with this place as their last memory so we got outta there. In the elevator on the way down we had to hold it for more people and couples with the same conclusion as us having regretted going there and wanted to know where we were trying to go for the last hour of the night. Unfortunately we didn't know but we all agreed in saying, "ANYWHERE BUT HERE!!" read more

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Scott R.

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17 years ago

CHEATERS! The atmosphere seemed cool, but when I checked my bank statement the next day, I found that Elevate Lounge elevated my tip... which is illegal. If I can't trust the bartender to do his job, I won't be going back. I encourage everyone else who goes here to make sure their bill is what you signed for. It would be different if the service was worth the self-proclaimed 25% tip, oh wait, no it wouldn't... that is still illegal. The customer decides how much to tip, not an a-hole bartender. If the difference in tip was more than the cost of gas to drive there again, I would have spoken to the management. Instead, I hope this does the trick and you at least think twice about paying with a card. read more

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Ann L.

17 years ago

This place is a clubbers paradise hot chicks and dudes...but most imporatantly, once you walk in to the club there its like your on a balcony in Los Angeles looking out in the lights of downtown Los Angeles. The price is a bit pricy but the scenic area and the mix crowd its so worth it. Once thing funny about it is that if you choose to get a lounge seating area you have to get bottle service were they pour the drinks for you and after they have done that they lock it in a box...LOL I feel like they think we are going to steal something precious when its only a bottle liquor but dont worry they LADIES comes around checking to see if we need refills and pours it for us. They are really sharp on that. read more

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Doug B.

17 years ago

I haven't been to this place in about 3-4 months, but I remember it changing a lot. About a year ago my buddy and I would hit this place up on Thursday nights because of the no cover. We'd stick to the outer edges the place, away from the dance floor. Then, around January of this year, they started blocking off those outer edges more and more, giving you very little room walk around. Not sure why they did this, but it made it pretty tight and uncomfortable. Also, one Saturday night there was literally no one in line, and the woman with the clipboard asked us who's list we were on. My buddy had to get the bouncer to let us in (he made friends with him earlier). Still had to pay cover, and literally no one was in the club. Oh well, was good for a while... read more

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cela j.

17 years ago

I was at elevate on a Friday night.The place is pretty and has a great view of Los Angeles. The music is not so great. Its a good place if your over 35. It is definitely an older crowd. read more

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Paul c.

15 years ago

This place need to have better staffs. I have been searching for the club in LA about a week and decided to try this club. Especially, the last week, we didn't have that many choices in choosing clubs around LA due to NBA All star events. I sent an email for bottle service reservation and the manager in this club called me to confirm the reservation. However, the surprising thing happened at the door of club. They complained about my dress and the manager, Michael, said he mentioned the dress code in the confirmation email which was sent after I confirmed the reservation with him. I don't understand 3 things. 1. Dress Code: This club needs to GET UPGRADED! All the upscale night clubs around the world don't require dress codes any more. Even like Colony or Drai's in Hollywood which are 2x or 3x more expensive clubs than this club, they don't have such a thing as long as you wear blazers and expensive sneakers and jeans. The clothes that I was wearing were worth more than $2000 dollars and this club TELLS ME about dress codes. 2. Confirmation Email: Are we buying tickets or something? It's VIP service. It's relationship between club and VIP customer, not just buying drinks. None of hosts in upscale clubs sends "CONFIRMATION EMAIL" for VIP reservation. So, anything important should not be mentioned in there. People won't check it. 3. Treat VIP as VIP: Being a VIP should be different a bit. Applying strict dress code to VIP make him not being treated as VIP. Same dress was ok with Drai's in Hollywood. How silly it is! This happened around 11 pm on that night. It was too late to find somewhere else. We just wasted our night because of their silly confirmation email system and dress code. In recent trends, as soon as some clubs require dress code like button-up-shirts and dress-shoes which could be really cheap ones comparing to more expensive casual dresses, I think it's not upscale club anymore. That club is requiring it because they don't have confidence on the customers that they will get. read more

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Simmi S.

15 years ago

I LOOOOOVE this place! Let me tell you, I've definitely noticed a difference in the management. They're much more friendly and provide a better atmosphere. Their drinks are moderately priced and their dj plays great music. I was dancing the whole night! I took my friends here (who are from NorCal) and they LOVED it. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

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Tyler B.

15 years ago

Had some great sushi before walking over to Elevate - and what a great spot! Love the outdoor/indoor atmosphere up top as well as the lighting and decor -- DJ was bumpin' good music and people were having a good time all around. Thanks Elevate for letting my buddy bring his friends (including me) up for the night! We won't forget it! read more

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J L.

15 years ago

Between the layout of the spacious lounge overlooking downtown LA, a big dance floor, an attractive crowd, and most importantly, a DJ that keeps the dance floor grooving, Elevate is actually one of my favorite spots in LA. I only have one problem with Elevate, and unfortunately, it's a big one. And that's the attitude of the door men at the front. There's nothing worse than getting ready to go out and have fun for the night, but then getting to a place to being completely deflated and treated like a child. I was there with a friend, both of us dressed nicely and LA nightlife ready, but for whatever reason, my friend got grief at the door for what he was wearing. He was wearing a black blazer with a black v-neck under it. Slacks and dress shoes. Actually, he was close to being OVER dressed. We were already on the VIP guest list and the bouncers looked him up and down and then walked away to huddle up and discuss. The bouncer came back and as he's opening the rope says, "Next time, wear a collared shirt." Mind you, as he's saying this, I'm seeing multiple guys wearing collarless shirts and similar outfits laughing and having a good time as they're being let in with no hassle whatsoever. So, early on, the steam and excitement of going out was quickly deflated by unnecessary grief at the front door. By the time we got upstairs to the lounge, we had to immediately go to the bar to get a drink to try to shake off the inconsistent, rude bouncer at the front. As I'm ordering a drink, the guy next to me has on a blazer, v neck tee shirt, jeans.... you get my point. Look, I get it. It's LA. You want sexy, upscale people in your establishment. But the best way to do that is by hiring bouncers that have common sense, who are consistent and have tact. Don't give a guy grief about his dress when he's wearing a blazer and slacks, but then he gets upstairs and he's dancing with a woman wearing flip flops and a tank top. There were guys in there wearing short sleeved polo shirts and jeans. Yes, technically there is a collar on an American Eagle polo, but you wear that to the beach; not to a club. All that being said, I'd recommend Elevate. Drinks are a little pricey (about $10-$12) but that's big city life, I guess. Also, I'd def suggest getting on the VIP guest list to avoid line and cover (even though the line isn't that bad if you can't make the list). The reservation manager was polite and timely. I just wish everybody else shared her same energy. But, hopefully, this new management has a talk with the door men since they are the first thing that a patron experiences. And they shouldn't ruin what otherwise would be a great night. read more

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Nancy C.

15 years ago

One of the best clubs in LA. Came here about a week ago for my birthday, had a great time. As soon as we got there we got in with no trouble, taken care of by Emily, which was a great reservations personnel by the way. My boyfriend got bottle service and everything was pretty much ready for us right away. Although, I will have to say the only thing that was a bummer was that my boyfriend got charged for the reservation twice: 1. Was a charge to make sure his card went through and 2. Was the actual charge. Even though they refund the first charge it still doesn't make sense why they would do something like that without notification. But above all had an awesome time. Highly recommend it. read more

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Real T.

15 years ago

Booked a bottle service for a friend birthday. Everything went smoothly! Atmosphere was great, music was awesome, and the crowd was energetic! I highy recommend this place for a fun and amazing night! The Staff was super friendly! read more

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Juan G.

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14 years ago

From the moment I walked in Elevate my impression was I just stepped into a amazing place and im going to have the time of my life ! And that it was the atmosphere is amazing the view of Downtown Los Angeles is priceless . The Employees are amazing fast and respectfull. The prices for your drinks are perfect no complaints at all. Every single friend I have taken has loved Elevate ! It's EXCELENT I couldn't ask for anything! Now let me tell you about he reservations manager Emily , promp , professional and to the point! She does her job and she does it well!!! I HAVE TO GIVE A 5 stars! I've traveled all over the world , DUBAI , GERMANY , LONDON , IRELAND and this place and its view is amazing! THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS!!! read more

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Nick J.

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13 years ago

Great view of Downtown LA, but drinks sucks - It was probably the place to be in DT in 08-09, but since 2011, it sucked. Better go to LA Live! Any lounge that doesn't have Bud Light sucks. At least they should keep Miller or Coors read more

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Krysha V.

13 years ago

My review is based off of the first time I've ever reserved a table for bottle service. I've been a frequent guest at elevate and every time I'd gone, it was a blast. I realized one day that I only had about a week to start planning for my boyfriend's birthday celebration (Saturday, 11/2/13), and Elevate immediately came to mind. I emailed to inquire about bottle service rates and to ask questions, because I had so many. (newbie problems.) I received an informative, yet warm, response from their VIP host, Tiffany Terrell that same day. (Sidebar: At this point I didn't even bother to get rates from other venues because my boyfriend and I had been to Elevate about a month prior for a friend's birthday celebration [his first time] and he'd done nothing but rave about it since then. Plus, Tiffany got straight to the point, and stayed amiable and within reach since the first point of contact. Sold.) I was able to create a guestlist under his name which made entry hassle-free for our guests. It's always awesome to be treated like VIP! We got prime real estate, too. Right on the dance floor, opposite the DJ. Once all of our guests arrived, we got the Kettle One flowing and Tiffany even surprised us with a complimentary bottle of champagne for his birthday! Talk about going above and beyond! Needless to say, my boyfriend and his friends had a BLAST and I had the pictures to prove it. I sent pictures to Tiffany to show her the product of her hard work! As both a bar patron and a table "reserve-er", I would definitely recommend Elevate for a great time for any occasion. Ask for Tiffany for VIP table service! She is THE best, you will not be sorry! :) read more

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Missy H.

132

12 years ago

I went here for my birthday on Saturday...I'll say this: I was NOT impressed. We left after an hour of horrible music, terrible customer service from the hosts and the annoyance of having no where to sit. SO many bottle service tables available but not a single sitting spot otherwise. I'm so disappointed because I had high hopes for my bday. The only reason I give two stars is because it's a cute location. Best part of the night was chit chatting with the restroom attendant who was a doll. So basically, only go if you like snobby staff and crappy music. read more

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Vision T.

11 years ago

Enjoyed the club, the people were fun, security was great, the promoter (KP) showed a lot of love, the DJ was on point and the view of DTLA was AMAZING read more

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FakePlasticFrank ..

11 years ago

Been here a few times and always had tons of fun! If you are looking for an upscale Lounge with great drinks and music then this is the spot to check out. Entry is relatively easy, their Facebook page has the Guest List and Bottles are very reasonably priced (have had bottles on all except the first time I went). Drink prices are standard DTLA prices, but haven't been disappointed once with quality or quantity. I appreciate that the dress code is strict and enforced for guys, must have collard shirt and dress shoes, because this is not your cheap mega-club or dive bar experience. When it comes to the security oversight, I would expect nothing less than a strict tight operation and that may give some people reason to complain, but this is not the spot to come in and do the fool or get sloppy. This is the spot to have good drinks, great music, and not worry about safety, fights, etc. Crowd is mixed, not stuck up, and the music is nothing but the hits. Smoking is allowed in the perimeter patio area, but I haven't been bothered with smoke (very picky about this) so this has worked out for the smokers in the group. The view is amazing and the interior matches the DTLA chic lounge feel. I've read a few negative reviews on Yelp and I can only imagine that those folks don't belong in an upscale setting that isn't for the masses. This is for the DTLA youth that is mature enough to know how to match drinks, music, dancing, and downtown views to have a great night. This is coming from someone who's partied in Vegas, DTLA, SF Bay Area, and Hollywood: mega-clubs, exclusive clubs, dive bars, upscale bars and lounges. read more

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Black B.

11 years ago

The asian lady at the door tonight (May16 2015) was extremely rude to us so we walked out without even going in. Will never go back to this place. How can they have rude and u friendly staff like this at the very entrance?? read more

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Briana R.

11 years ago

Went on a friday night. I was impressed with the views of downtown. Not too impressed with the music though. It was top40 but it didn't quite have the hits I was expecting. Most people were standing taking photos and not dancing. Also fyi though it's a lounge, there's no place to sit unless you have bottle service. read more

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Monique M.

142

10 years ago

It is so sad the the place that I love had good food and the club has a good atmosphere but the service is very very rude I have spend thousands at this club for years but they seem to treat people like crap . It's so sad cause me being a business owner I see the beauty in downtown LA but every place I go to make you wait I get it but the ones who are loyal and spend a lot should have some respect to put their jacket down on a bench that isn't being used 30 mins before closing. I'm a very respectful educated women I never come off to anyone disrespectful. I carry myself classy . But it's sad how u see a lot of lodges clubs that us as a community can be the next New York up scale city has the potential . I just don't get it I see the people that go to these places . It's so sad even the bathroom lady thinks she owns the place . Hahaha wow . It's so funny read more

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Thanx S.

10 years ago

This place sucks! Tries to make it upscale and very picky what people wear. Alcohol is very pricey and can tell they refill high end bottles with cheap generic alcohol. Music and Dj suck too! Dont come here. Bouncers and staff and all arrogant when their club sucks big time! Go elsewhere! read more

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Maryam A.

10 years ago

Very rude and disrespectful bouncers. You would think this place is a high end club by how strict the dress code is, but it's really not that great. Definitely not worth your time and money. read more

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Christopher K.

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10 years ago

I have been to clubs and bars around the world, never had a problem with security. But the security guard here is a real "A hole". Ruined the whole time for me, made me pay extra to get in because i didn't "look good" my shoes were "ugly". Very unprofessional and trashy. The place is cool tho, very nice view, and venue. The security guards are terrible. read more

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Rosa M.

245

8 years ago

Only reason for the low rating was because the bartender with the ponytail was so horrible. He musical view & everything about the club was great. The server snatched the money from my friends hand he thought we were splitting pay. If he would have took the sec to let my friend finish what she was saying is that nobody needed change back we were each going to leave an extra 5 for every 15 dollar drink. But instead of listening he snatched the money turned around grabbed the change and handed it to us so we gave him less tip. 2nd time to grab another drink we hear 22 instead of 32 so we have him 30 with the tip. Then he yells at us saying "I said 32 not 22" so gave him the rest when I turned back around to tip him he legit ignored me he probably thought I was trying to order another. The girl next to me legit said " girl keep you money he's rude af apparently he doesn't need the tip!" Only thing I would change about this place. read more

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Karen T.

329

10 years ago

Best time ringin' in my 25th bday thanks to my promoter, Teo! I want to give a BIG SHOUTOUT to him for taking care of me & my group for my birthday. This guy was tremendously amazing throughout the entire process- answered all the questions I had. My birthday was THAT great of a time because of him setting us up. Thank you, thank you for the champagne bottle & shot :) It was my first time booking at Elevate & he made it a wonderful experience, will definitely be coming back & booking through TEO! read more

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Jacky H.

171

8 years ago

My first time being here! Bottle service for my birthday amazing! Great table picked out for us looking out to the view with a great breeze! Service was amazing! Our rep Bethany! Did everything in her power for us have a great time definitely will attend again very soon read more

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Melissa D.

19 years ago

horrible horrible horrible. The space is beautiful but my experience was ruined by the staff. Bartenders were rude, bouncers were a joke - a total velvet rope hollywood cliche on a power trip. I thought there would be payoff once I finally got in but no such luck: the music was straight up Staten Island Disco Fresh and the clientele was pure cheese. Stay far far far away read more

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junx c.

19 years ago

it's close to where i live and much better than any clubs in hollywood or sunset... nice view but bring your jackets~! read more

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Wendy B.

19 years ago

I went to check this spot out with a couple girlfriends about 3 weeks ago and I must say the venue was beautiful inside. The lounge is sexy, but needs a sexy crowd to go with it. Some of the bouncers forgot they were in downtown LA, not at Area or LAX. I did meet a really nice and customer service oriented guy named KL who made our visit very pleasant. We did eat at the restaurant, but I'll leave those comments on that page :) Word to management... don't "whore" the place out. Let the buzz happen naturally and bring high-end, multicultural events to the venue read more

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ME M.

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18 years ago

This place is very nice. I have to say it is one of the nicest Lounge/club in LA. One side is the club, other side is a sushi rest. The nicest thing about his place is you get a very nice night view of downtown LA. But it is extremely hard to get in !!! We can only get in because my friend know the owner. if you can get in, you will enjoy it !!! read more

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patrick m.

17 years ago

MOSHEE ENTERTAINMENT is a SCAM. Do not buy tickets for the New Year's Eve party at Elevate Lounge. Last year I went to the Moshe NYE City Skylight Penthouse Party at Elevate Lounge and I was left out in the cold. DO NOT buy tickets to this party. You will regret your decision. As you can tell by the second rate website this is a fly by night operation designed to take your money. Don't ruin your New Year's Eve! read more

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Aaron J.

16 years ago

I went here a few months back on a Friday and it was cool, my friends invited me for this new thing on Thursday nights and it was great!! Music was hot and the people were beautiful, will definitely come back! read more

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Maria G.

16 years ago

This place was fun, chill, and the bouncers were pretty nice. I went there with a great group of friends for a birthday party. My only complaint was the music. It was ehhh regular KISS stuff, I never really got into it. read more

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Manie R.

15 years ago

Its Alright, nice view, cool music, a bit to paranoid. The security guys think they are CIA agents and are constantly making sure you have you stupid little stamp on your wrist. read more

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Ami C.

15 years ago

I had a ton of fun at Elevate last time I went. A friend of mine who lives in the area recommended the lounge on a Saturday night and we had a blast. It's a great place for groups, the decor is on point and the lounge has all you need to either kick back or go crazy on the dance floor. The view is gorgeous, the music was popping and people just seemed to have fun all around. I often dread going out in downtown because of parking but they have a $7 valet right by the entrance making it very convenient. The management was also very helpful when I contacted them which is a big plus. In short great atmosphere, fun crowd, good music so I say try the place! read more

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Young C.

15 years ago

i celebrated my birthday at Elevate Lounge this past wkend and had a blast. The venue was nice, the view was dope, the crowd was diverse and the vibe was good. It's a great place to celebrate and have fun. i definitely recommend it and plan on going back soon. Making reservations were easy and the staff and management were cool too. They were professional, hospitable, and provided everything they said they were going to. Basically just took good care of us. It as a fun and memorable night read more

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811 Wilshire Blvd
Ste 2100
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Downtown
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(213) 623-7100
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http://www.elevatelounge.com

Hours

What time does Elevate Lounge open?

Elevate Lounge opens at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

What time does Elevate Lounge close?

Elevate Lounge is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Elevate Lounge closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun ClosedFri-Sat 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Elevate Lounge take Bitcoin?

No, Elevate Lounge does not take Bitcoin.

Does Elevate Lounge take credit cards?

Yes, Elevate Lounge takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Elevate Lounge have a happy hour?

Yes, Elevate Lounge has a happy hour.

Does Elevate Lounge serve alcohol?

Yes, Elevate Lounge serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Elevate Lounge allow dogs?

No, Elevate Lounge does not allow dogs.

Does Elevate Lounge have TVs?

Yes, Elevate Lounge has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Elevate Lounge have bike parking?

No, Elevate Lounge does not have bike parking.

Does Elevate Lounge have outdoor seating?

Yes, Elevate Lounge has outdoor seating options.

Does Elevate Lounge have parking?

Yes, Elevate Lounge has parking options. Street Parking, Valet Parking

Other Amenities

Is Elevate Lounge wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Elevate Lounge is wheelchair accessible.

Does Elevate Lounge allow outdoor smoking?

No, Elevate Lounge does not allow outdoor smoking.

Does Elevate Lounge have free WiFi?

No, Elevate Lounge does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

Rooftop Venue with a Breathtaking View Go for an unforgettable experience at our rooftop venue, featuring stunning views and a vibrant atmosphere! Club Night: Every Friday & Saturday, from 10pm to 2am. Dance the night away with a view like no other! Private Events & Corporate Gatherings: Our venue is available for all kinds of celebrations and special occasions. From intimate gatherings to large events, we’ve got you covered. Whether you're looking to enjoy a night out or host a memorable event, our rooftop is the perfect place for any occasion.

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Any baseball caps allowed?

Sometimes , depending on the security but yes most the time

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Is this 18 & up?

Depends on the night.

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Is there an entrance fee?

Yes after 10:30. I believe it's anywhere between $10-20

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Do they ask for ID ?im 23 but don't have an ID 😭

Of course.

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For the entrance, do we have to show the vaccines?

No. At least they didn't ask us as of 10/22

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How much is the cover on a Wednesday?

They're closed on Wednesdays

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Does this place have a Dance floor?

Yes it has a dance floor

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Are they asking for the vaccine card?

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Are they open?

At the current time, Elevate will remain closed until restrictions on nightclubs have been lifted by the county. We will be back and are very excited to welcome everyone to a safe and energetic nightlife up on the 21st floor. In the meantime, please…

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Do you play Arabic music?

They don't

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Is there a coat check at Elevate?

Yes there is a coat check

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Haven't heard back from the promoter Teo or the reservation email for Elevate :( Is there someone else I can contact regarding bottle service for November 2nd?

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It's possible to make a guest list to bday on this Friday ? Thank you

I am not sure about a guest list. As long as they know how many guests you'll be having, everything should be good. Sorry I couldn't have an accurate answer for you.

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I would like to get on the guest list with 6 girls for tonight. Who can I text?

Elevate Lounge is open Friday nights and Saturday nights to the public. You can get on the guest list plus three by either going to Elevatelounge.com or visiting our Facebook page.…

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Are tattoos allowed?

Tattoos are encouraged!!! :)

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How is the deep house brunch? Is the volume of music just as loud as on a Friday or Saturday nigjy

Hi Angie! Deep House Brunch plays Electronic/ House music. The music is about the same volume as our Friday and Saturday nights if not a tad bit louder.

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What music to they play usually?

Top 40, hip hop, house and EDM

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Does the club have coat check ? Ty in advance 😇

Yes when you pay the entrance fee upstairs they also check your coat

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What's the crowds age range that usually attends ? Like 20's or 30's?

Mixed age group but everyone still has a good time

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Trying to go there 2night,will I be fine with shoes,jeans&button down short sleeve shirt?

Dress shoes

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Review Highlights - Elevate Lounge

“Elevate is fun,music is amazing,great ambiance plus they have the best host in town TEO contact him @ipromote24@gmail.”

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Mr. Wanderlust

3.9

(125 reviews)

0.8 mi

Gumbo Brothers made the night…read more... Stumbled into this portion of level 8, after the vibes were mild near the carousel rooftop bar. Good size crowd, but it was easy enough to get a drink from the bar. Vibes were good and got better when the Gumbo Brothers came on. They are a cover band, but specific to hip hop and RnB, and they killed it. Jay on the sax was amazing, and Apollo on the mic was perfect. We will be back on Friday or Saturday, since I believe that's when the Gumbo Brothers are there.

5* Ambiance 5* Service…read more5* Coctails Level 8 really has done a fantastic job creating a jazz/entertainment bar with great service, drinks, and unpretentious service. The guests, come and go and at each moment, in any corner, be ready to be surprised and entertained by a live DJ, acrobat, burlesque performer, pianist and singer. What a show! Veronica at the bar was fantastic and made us drinks just to our order. Supper knowledgable, helpful and kind. Definitely, this place is a great hangout after a meal... be prepared to be be dazzled and entertained.

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French Fries

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Tower of sliders, fries, sushi and truffle pizza - yummm

Sinners y Santos

3.6

(50 reviews)

0.8 mi

O O overall I had a…read moregood experience The service was fine. The ambience was what it would expect for that type of establishment overall, a good experience. concerning food that really doesn't apply in this case I didn't eat to speak of

I went to this event called LPN and they had an event at this club! It's a really cute small club…read morewhere there is a sinner's room and a saints room! The picture I have is in front of some candles where you can pray! They have a great DJ with Cumbia, hip-hop, Reggaeton, and all types of music!

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Caña Rum Bar

Randomly ran into this place after a Los Angeles Lakers game. If you are a cigar smoker this is a…read morenice chill spot after a late night at work.

Charming speak easy like hidden bar in Downtown L.A. where you have to go in back of the building…read morethrough the garage to see a canopy and burgundy colored drapery framing a reception desk & dark, open door. The entire bar is dark, mysterious with twinkle lights overhead. Like Las Vegas, once inside, it's hard to know if it's day or night outside. Only exception is in their outdoor patio mirrored on the sides like the hall at Versailles and sunlight coming in from above where smoking is allowed. We came early before 8pm during Happy Hour when non-members can enter with a person with a membership which allows 3 additional guests, and all guests are free to enter without a membership until 8pm. [$30 initial membership fee for a year and $20 annual renewal.] Caña (kahn yah) means cane in Spanish referring to sugar cane from which rum is made. Our bartender was helpful and personable welcoming us and taking our orders. Under advice from Caña member Elite Yelper, Isobel L., who graciously took us under her wing, we ordered a shot of Nicaraguan Flor de Caña Rum aged 12 years that came with a cigarillo. We adjourned from the bar to the patio to smoke our mini-stogies and sipped our rum. We came early when there were very few members so it was the perfect place to talk and mellow out. Those who want a more animated crowd probably should come much later when lively dance music begins, and booties start to swing. Caña Rum Bar: 4 stars

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Bartender was helpful and personable welcoming us and taking our orders.

AC Bar & Bistro

3.5

(30 reviews)

0.8 mi

Incredible views. Highly recommend an evening/sunset trip. The service was great and food and…read morecocktails hit the spot. This is really special place that is hidden right in downtown!

This review is for the cocktails and ambiance. The views at sunset are the best at AC Bar and…read moreLounge. the cocktails were excellent, I had a spicy margarita and my husband had an old fashioned. The service was attentive and the place has a romantic elegant vibe.

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High Desert

5.0

(55 reviews)

0.6 mi

Love coming here! The vibes and atmosphere is always amazing. Service is 10/10…read more The hookah is spot on every time !

Best hookah and service in La hands down ! Great vibe as well. Love this place ! I go all the time…read more!

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Tangiers with a side of Oolong Tea

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Hookah and amazing pineapple tea!

18 Social

SERVICE- amazing everyone was so inviting and sweet and special shoutout to NANCY she is amazing!…read more Food- phenomenal and quick! Ambiance- 10/10!!!

Great ambiance and a spectacular view of the city skyline. Great spot to meet for a date or…read morecelebration for drinks.

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Seven Grand

Divey, cool bar with a speakeasy vibe. Pool table, an outdoor space where you can smoke…read more(unfortunately, but if you're into that), and ample seating in a dark space with funky decor. Awesome music playing during our visit. Mostly 80's alternative, and somr classic rock mixed in. Music was a bit overly loud, but it's probably perfect when the place is packed. We went at about 5:30 on a Moday and it was dead, but a couple hours later, as we were leaving, more were coming in. Cocktails were excellent and bartender was very helpful. Outstanding selection of spirits. 100% recommended!

Anyone that leaves anything other than 5 stars needs to stay inside because this place has layers…read moreto it and the service is on time and on purpose Thaliyah was excellent definitely coming bk

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Haven for whiskey, offering a vintage playground that harks back to a bygone era.

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Shoo Shoo Baby

tamsen was an amazing server she made my entire night i will be coming back. loved the thank me in…read morethe morning drink. i woke up this morning and said "thanks". good vibe. would come back again.

shoo shoo baby was so fun. my friends and i went on a monday night, so we weren't expecting much,…read morebut we had a blast. the staff was so friendly and helpful, especially marc, one of the bartenders. marc was super funny and personable, despite being busy the whole night. he made me a cocktail based on what i told him i was looking for in a drink, and it was so tasty (i forget what it was called though so definitely have to go back to ask him). the music was also such a vibe. i believe one of the djs playing that night was named ej and he did a great job picking the music. shoo shoo baby is such a great bar for someone that's look for a chill but fun time.

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Library Bar

the lemon pepper chicken wings were great. kudos to the chef.... I most definitely will be coming…read moreback for some wings.

Took some friends here who were visiting and wanted a Speakeasy experience…read more It was maybe 9:30/10pm on a Friday and it wasn't super busy. We were able to get a seat on the coach and order drinks from the bar relatively quickly. Prices were pretty typical of LA ($18-25 a cocktail) but I would say I probably won't come back this late as it's in a shadier part of town. They have a bouncer and it was fine inside, but it's not a place where you can bar hop if that's what you're looking for as the area is seedy. Would be interested to try the food next time, but again, the safety and comfort of the light of day.

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The Black Manhattan ~ the classic with the addition of Averna... delicious.

Coffee MCO

Cream top was my cup of tea…read more This was my first time here. There were a lot of coffee options so it took me a while to decide. I want to try mason latte next time. The outdoor seating area was spacious and parking was easy. It was a good place to hang out with a friend. They also have bakery items. It's a nice place if you're looking for coffee and something to eat.

Coffee & pastries were just okay, love that there is a free parking lot (though it is full most the…read moretime), and it seems like they serve yummy lunch food (I took a peak at other customers' fries, they look so good!). They are also dog-friendly! However, I will note that the outdoor space is quite uncomfortable :( The seats are metal and barred on the back & bottom, the upstairs patio is not shaded, and the main outdoor area is in between concrete buildings so every sound echoes and it becomes very loud when there are multiple people, in addition to the street noises and loud music. Not ideal for a workspace IMO. I think indoors is much better, but it is always filled.

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Manuela

My girlfriends hosted my baby shower sprinkle at Manuela in the Arts District, and I truly couldn't…read morehave asked for a better experience, especially it being most of our first time there. The outdoor space was absolutely beautiful and the perfect setting to celebrate with my closest friends and family. We did a family-style brunch, and let me tell you, they did not miss. We started with the arugula salad, Louisiana shrimp aguachile, and cream biscuits. Those biscuits? Listennnn. Order them. Fight over them if you have to. lol They were THAT good! For the main dishes, we shared the French toast, chilaquiles, and shrimp and grits, along with house-made bacon and butterball potatoes. The French toast and bacon were my favorites by far. My goodness. I am still thinking about them. The shrimp and grits were also perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. What made me laugh was that our group is usually very chatty. There was so much talking, catching up, and laughing. Then the food arrived and suddenly all you heard were forks and spoons hitting plates followed by a bunch of "mmm," "oh wow," and "girl! you've got to try this." That's when you know the food is doing its job. Our server was amazing and took such great care of us. Everything came out smoothly, and we never felt rushed. Between the beautiful setting, incredible food, and being surrounded by people I love, it was one of those afternoons I'll always remember. I'll absolutely be back, and those biscuits and French toast will be the first things I order.

If I could give zero stars then I would. I am VERY disappointed with the service of this…read moreRestaurant. I called a month ago to make a reservation for July 12, and af tree r going back and forth with Kylie in the private dining, sent an email on 6/20 letting her know to cancel as they were inflexible for our group. Shame on them as we went elsewhere to sent the $2,000+ for a birthday brunch. Lo and behold, I am now being charged $275 for no reason. Does this place practice fraud or just bad communication? I expect to Have my money refunded back to me asap. This has been the worst restaurant experience I've ever dealt with from the snooty reservation process to the now fraudulent charges on my card. I expect to get have a call back ASAP,

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Fixins Soul Kitchen

it was a good experience. there were 5 of us and we ordered the…read morefried green tomatoes, the fried deviled eggs, oxtails, smothered pork chops, and shrimp and grits. It was all good and plenty for the 5 of us. really colorful inside too. The adult Kool-aid Drink was really sweet so beware!

The food was delicious, the staff were so nice, and the vibes were great!…read moreThe place was packed but we didn't have to wait long. I ordered: - fried chicken: the best fried chicken I've had in a long time! So crispy, juicy and packed with flavor. - biscuit: delicious! Buttery and flakey. Not dry at all. The butter it comes with was so good! - Yams: so much flavor! - Mac and cheese: creamy and cheesy. Not watery at all. Perfect texture and flavor. - cobbler: so much flavor! Nice and warm. I wish there was more crust but other than that it was perfect. This was the best way to end the meal! I would definitely come back when in the area.

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Fun interior and on Friday they had a great DJ

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Sonmari

Locally owned & operated

Wheelchair accessible

wow. truly one of the best dining experiences i've had. the service was amazing from start to end…read moreand the food was just as exceptional. despite everything being amazing, i have to highlight my favorite bites of this night. the tuna taku handroll was truly one of the best things i've ever eaten, i can't stop thinking about it. the crunch of the radish with the soft, fresh tuna was heaven. the concept of fresh nori gives both a nice interactive experience to the item, while keeping the seaweed nice and fresh for each bite. i genuinely would come back to eat a whole meal of only this. i'm also someone who would not even give a second of consideration to a single item costing more than $50 but the hikari don was truly so worth it and i have told all my friends they have to try it. i even mention multiple times that i can't wait to go back to get it. everything is just so incredibly fresh and of great quality. the miso clam chowder was a first for me and i didn't expect much from it but i thoroughly enjoyed having that clam chowder satisfaction while being so light at the same time. the flavor was so refreshing and balanced. what a unique combination. i need to go back asap. i will go back. i love this place so much, most possibly one of the best restaurants i've tried. mirrors quality i've had in japan, which is such a high point for me as everyone around me knows how much i loved japan especially for the food.

This is definitely not your traditional Japanese restaurant. The portions are surprisingly…read moregenerous, making each dish great for sharing. The presentation is beautiful, and the ingredients taste fresh. I especially enjoyed the specialty sushi and seafood dishes. While the flavors were good overall, I'd rate the food around 8/10--creative and satisfying, though a few dishes leaned a bit heavy on the sauces, which covered some of the natural seafood flavor. What really stood out was the service. Every staff member was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming throughout the meal. Overall, a great place if you're looking for modern Japanese cuisine with large portions and excellent hospitality. I'd happily come back to try more items on the menu.

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I know it's hyped. I know it's hipster. And I know something may not be perfect. And people…read morelike to crush on the mishaps. Not me! lol Finally made it to dunsmoor. With tempered expectations. The meal was largely a success .. a couple of misses that coulda brought me down.. but the highs were so high.. they made up for the missteps. Service. Hostess was super friendly and welcoming. Somethings they can be not so much.. but she was just lovely The actual service was friendly. But like some other reviewers said.. maybe they were a bit over whelmed. I'd label the service and friendly functional. The waiter said we ordered the perfect amount of food. I'd say we ordered 1 too many items. Scallop crudo: a lovely starter. It came really quick after ordering. We were sitting at the cold bar so could see these getting prepped. Drizzled with ground pistachio and a citrus oil. Simple. But delicious. Over priced a bit at $23. Maybe. It was delicious. Who cares Peaches and farmers cheese. Wow o wow did this dish sing. It was just light and lovely. Just the way I love to eat THE cornbread. Could it live up to the HYPE?!? Yes. Oh yes. It borders on being under baked.. ours actually prolly was a bit. But it just makes it that much moist The outside is crispy. Inside moist. It was the single best bite I have had in years. I am in love All is good in the world with this cornbread Tomato Caesar. Our meal took a dip here after three unbelievably fantastic dishes. Were they fine. Yes. The toppings were so strong. I really couldn't taste tomato. While these look great, I'd say skip this dish. Order the green salad instead Next the steak : at $149. I was hoping for greatness. It mostly was. I took a the middle slice and it was great. Our bone marrow was a bit stingy. Only had enough for two slices. But it definitely enhances the steak! As we ate from the middle out. (Animals I know). It bacame apparent that everything but the middle slice was over cooked (ordered medium rare). This steak was cooked medium. So much so the outer 1/3s are dry. A bit disappointing for $150 steak. The server never solicited feedback on the food as it was served, even when we asked to box up half the steak. As they cleared plates.. we did get a "how was it,". Bit not a real check in as to how our food was The mashed potatoes were perfection. I did add some salt that was served with the steak to them as they were slightly....just slightly under seasoned. But still. These are pretty perfect mashed potatoes. We topped it off with cobbler (peach blackberry). It was great. And a small scoop of $9 ice cream .. cookies and cream. I'd skip this favor. Too much cookie. Not enough cream. Al in all. A really wonderful meal. The steak, even though it wasn't cooked perfectly . Was still delicious. That cornbread does live up to the hype. It is my best bite of the year for sure We have reservations again next week. I'm already looking forward to it!

Dunsmoor (Glassell Park) Review…read more Overall: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 The restaurant has a great atmosphere, but it was extremely loud and very crowded inside. It made it a little difficult to relax and have a conversation. Service: 3/5 The staff was friendly, but they seemed overwhelmed. The restaurant was packed, and it felt like they accepted more guests than they could comfortably handle. It took quite a while for someone to take our drink order, and the food also took a long time to arrive. Noise Level: Very loud Food: 4/5 The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing, and the food quality is there. That said, it feels like Dunsmoor has reached "hipster hype" status, where the buzz may be a little bigger than the overall experience. I'd definitely go back, though, because there are still several appetizers I'd like to try. What We Ordered: - Chicken Liver - 5/5: Absolutely delicious. The rich chicken liver paired perfectly with their incredible sourdough bread. - Green Chile Stew - 5/5: Outstanding. It was packed with large, tender chunks of pork, and the fresh flour tortillas were amazing. - Trout - 3/5: The biggest disappointment of the meal. While the fish was meaty and cooked well, it lacked flavor and felt very basic. - Famous Cornbread - 4/5: Good, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. Final Thoughts: Dunsmoor serves some excellent food, especially the chicken liver and green chile stew, but the overall experience was held back by the long waits and noisy dining room. I can see why it's so popular, but I think some of the excitement is driven by hype. Even so, I'd come back to explore more of the menu.

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Beethoven Market

Went for brunch........ Great atmosphere, food and service!…read moreTry the lemon ricotta pancakes, crispy polenta and hash browns with poached eggs. Yum!

Neighborhood spot with a great space with outdoor and indoor seating. They're open for…read morebrunch/breakfast service and dinner service. They're also a good place to hang out with for drinks as well. The menu leans Italian, although you can get some universally cherished breakfast items. And the service is/ was wonderful. I came here right at opening on a Sunday morning and was able to sit right away down at the bar area inside. I was gonna grab breakfast - most likely the pancakes, but I saw that some pasta dishes were available. I ended up ordering the linguine al limone. I'm sure I would have been happy with the pancakes, but so glad I opted for the linguine. The pasta was perfectly cooked and it was a bright and tasty dish with a slight citrus zest. Such a fun dish to eat. Especially in the morning where I was able to enjoy with a nice cappuccino. Definitely a place I would like to come back and enjoy with another person or a small group. I got there pretty much right at opening on the weekend so there was plenty of street parking nearby

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Checker Hall

Great Food! Love the hummus and pita! Always Friendly service and good drinks…read more Love the ambiance as well.

This was our first time to this gem of a place, and it did not at all disappoint. Located on the…read moresecond floor, we had no idea what to expect and upon entering, we were introduced to a whole new world. The decor and ambience is absolutely remarkable, so much so that we just had to stare at every detail when walking over to the terrace. Even in the searing summer heat, the terrace offered us a soft, peaceful breeze, so everything felt just right. At the same time, we took advantage of the lovely views of the neighborhood on one side and the beautiful interior of the bar as a centerpiece on the other. Whether having drinks or a meal, this was the perfect setting. Each person on staff was very welcoming and enthusiastic, and they hit the right notes in terms of helping to set the atmosphere. We were recommended the sticky Japanese sweet potato and informed that the skewers would also be delicious and filling. The king salmon skewer and glazed pork belly skewers were indeed amazing. It was obvious that each culinary item was treated with great attention to detail. For me personally, the shoyu, pickled daikon, and rhubarb on the pork belly truly created that perfect bite. Needless to say, I cannot wait for my next trek to the magnificent Checker Hall.

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Another C.

15 years ago

I'm sorry that other people had a bad experience, but my group was treated with respect and literally felt like royalty. We bought the bottle ahead of time and the general Manager Michael Geist, was not only always answering my e-mails leading up the event but also during the event made sure my group who accidentally sat at the wrong table, were escorted to the table we reserved. The view was gorgeous the day was amazing and I don't know what day people weren't at this place, but when we were there it was packed. My entire group had one of the best times ever. My recommendation, buy a bottle ahead of time and be nice to Michael Geist, he's a great guy if you treat him with the minimum amount of respect you would show any other person. If it's a warm night, go! This place is indoors but completly open to the outdoors so a nice warm wind makes the night magical with the beautiful view. Also make sure your group knows the name of the person that buys the table because this is their key to get in. Finally, you are on the list if the table is reserved, use the name of "the buyer of the table", and be cool to the bouncers. Particularly Lance. Lance is one of the guys at the front entrance and is one of the coolest guys. I only met him once, but he made an incredible representation of this establishment. Dressed to a "T" in a suit an tie, hilarious, attentive and charming yet completely respectable! Also continuously addressed me by name and offered to take a photo of my wife and I when we left. I'm sorry that anyone could ever say anything bad about these bouncers because they were all cool to me, but I guess that's because I was cool to them. Some people expect people to treat them with respect when they spend money, but remember people are people. If you show respect they will to. If you expect respect, i wouldn't respect you, so my guess is, that these kinds of establishments won't respect you either. But treat this group with a minimum amount of respect and you will be very, very, very presently surprised. Thank you to the establishment, and in particular, Lance Rushing and Michael Geist. They made the night ideal! read more

Nitin P.

17 years ago

I'm usually not a big fan of LA clubs because of all the usual drama (i.e. waiting in line, bouncer bullies, no parking, overpriced everything, snobby people, drunk and overzealous guys (bad combo by the way), and less than average girls thinking they are the Queen of the ball), but this club was nice and the "Director of Club Operations" , Greg, was very accommodating. The bouncers, as usual, were not, but that's expected. The person in charge is always the most gracious. The view, of course, was amazing. The interior of the club was very elegant and classy. The club was at half capacity when I went, but it was only a Thursday, so I guess that can be expected. The DJ played good music, the dance floor was decently crowded. Only suggestion is that they open up some of the seating that is reserved for bottle service. There were about 16 of these little private, bottle service only spots, and only one of them was filled. I think that sometimes clubs get a little to greedy and pushy when they have so many areas for private bottle service. Most people don't want to spend almost a thousand dollars (average total with mandatory gratuity) when they go out for one night. I'd personally rather be able to pay my mortgage, or car payment, or buy a really nice watch. LET THE PEOPLE HAVE SEATS! All in all, we would love to throw a party here, but the management said that they didn't want the club to host an Asian Venue (more than 50 percent Asian). Our company sometimes hosts parties that are 50 percent or more Asian; not always, but sometimes). Since I was insulted by that comment, I will not be going back. Regardless of the insult, the venue is still nice. But it will only get three stars from me. read more

Tuleng A.

16 years ago

Elevate Lounge, incredible. The most attractive spot I've visited in Los Angeles, pull out all the stops, and wear your flyest gear - if there's a place to do it, its here at Elevate. I celebrated by 27th birthday this last Saturday Night ( Jan. 15th 2011), amazing, amazing, and amazing. Our table service area was beautiful, the best seats in the house, and Bottle Service waitresses were flawless. - From the doorman on the way in, to the hostesses upstairs, and the professionals behind the scenes, the experience is perfect. And did I mention, you're in the heart of LA, lounging on top of LA? best views in the city, with a layout that makes socializing easy, with lots of access to multiple bars, so its got a great flow as far as getting and and exploring. And, from what I've heard, to music had recently changed, the night I was there, it was on point! I mean on point ! its the blend of new age - and early hip hop, there were always people dancing from start to end, and cheering, and getting their hands up in the air. The all around vibe of this place, it great. And I mean from everyone, and every person. Beautiful people partying like crazy! - Its classy, edgy, and if you got it, Flashy! I highly recommend parties and table service here, up beat, and professional, they do take care of you. I had so much fun, so much fun! also, the have lots of choices for mixers for your bottle service, its everything I could have wanted from a fly night out, everything! - My whOle party had a blast, even my friends who tell me they don't dance were going crazy! gawd what a great time out..YES! C. Mercurio P.S. Special shout out to Michael! thank you so much ' read more

Sivan E.

15 years ago

Mean Mean Bouncer!!! We tried getting into elevate lounge after spending few hundreds of dollars for a friends birthday at Tacami Sushi. When I called to make reservations, I asked the hostess the dress code for the lounge and she told me no flats for the woman and collared shirts for men. After having a great time at the restaurant, we strolled our way to the lounge and the bouncer wouldn't let my husband in for wearing converse. I told her that I called ahead of time and the hostess did not mention anything about the shoes for men. To make a long story short, she called another bouncer to come who was so rude to us. He was disrespectful and was using foul language. After the owner of Tacami spoke to him to let us in since it was a mistake on their behalf, he pulled my husband aside (who by the way didn't say a word the whole time-he actually preferred to leave from the beginning) and got into his face and told him that he will let us in this time but most likely he would have to carry his ass out. I mean who talks like that and what kind of service are you representing. I was extremely upset and when I tried to get back into the restaurant, he asked another big bouncer to block the door so I wouldn't be able to get it. At this point my husband had enough and just wanted to get out of there. I have never felt more disrespected and insulted by a bouncer at a lounge and by reading other reviews, I see others have had the same problem. There are many other places to go in Downtown. Dont waste your time here!!!! read more

Arash A.

14 years ago

HORRIBLE! They don't even deserve one star rating. I emailed them to coordinate my upcoming birthday for a party of 25 arriving in a limo and clearly stated that we do not want to purchase bottle service since we'll be drinking on our way to LA. The event coordinator responds back the following day pushing me to buy bottles for $49 cheaper than the usual price. Clearly my statement of not wanting to buy bottles and looking for other options was ignored. I simply emailed her back, thanked her and said I will choose a different venue and I also make sure to share the negative experience with my friends. Then the General Manager, someone who is suppose to be professional, sends me a 3 paragraph e-mail explaining why event coordinator said what she said. First he accuses me for sending a "threatening" message because of me wanting to share the experience with my friends and online. Second, he blames me for not being clear enough in my e-mail. Then he still doesn't provide me with other alternatives besides bottles service. He offered to add our name to the guest list. I emailed him back and asked him what does it mean to be added on the guest list? He simply responded back and said : Hi, hope you enjoy your night (meaning: screw you, go somewhere else, we don't want you at Elevate). STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THE MANAGEMENT REALLY STINKS! Choose a different place. read more

Adeline A.

13 years ago

We came here last Saturday night, January 26, 2013. My fiancé proposed to me earlier that day and then did a surprise proposal party here at Elevate. Meaghan was his contact person and she was very helpful and everything went according to plan. He asked Meaghan if everyone could be inside before we got there cause it was a surprise and it was not a problem at all. According to my friends, when they arrived, they were all able to go inside once the club opened up. There was around 30-35 people. Once my fiancé and I arrived around 10:30pm, we were able to get in right away. I had the best surprise when I saw all my close friends yell and cheer "Congratulations". After all the hugs and congrats we got to our table and our hostess brought out 2 bottles of champagne compliments from Meaghan. We also got 3 bottles of Grey Goose for our tables! The table Meaghan put us in was perfect. I would definitely like to get that table again when we go back. The music was good that night. Everyone was dancing and having a good time. I noticed they remodeled the place which looks a lot nicer. I also like Elevate cause its not stuffy, there is a lot of open air and how can you beat the view of seeing DTLA while partying :D I would definitely recommend this place and make sure to ask for Meaghan! read more

John K.

14 years ago

If you like partying on weekends, this is the place to be. It is 21 floors high great view, updated venue. Great music and great vibe. If you like to have dinner before partying, takami is next door, they have great sushi, nice view too. If you like partying without eating first, hehe this is the place too. Great to know the promoters too so you can go in easily. Free for girls on the list before 10pm if youre on the guest list. My friend Benedict is very nice to hook us up partying. you can email him at brmentertainment@gmail.com. Went there on a friday too and music was poppin.... drinks are strong about 12 bucks a shot. they also have 250$ bottle service but sometimes they have deals. Ask Benedict, he can hook you up :). Parking, $7 valet which is not bad in compare to hollywood clubs. Awesome awesome. but ya know if you feel like getting wasted, have somebody drive you or just call a cab. :) They play house, electro, which is a plus! love up beat, feel good music. They have great dj residents! Bouncers seem nice and friendly. They dont really talk anyway, they just stand there. BUT its always a party at ELEVATE! definitely will recommend friends for birthday parties, graduation, wedding anniversary, or just if you feel like partying. read more

Nancy L.

15 years ago

Management should organize this place. Line, The damn security are so fuckn rude, Especially the promoters. It was ridiculous. The promoter Tom is such a douche bag. The promoter who was running this club when I was there last week should definitely not be in charge of a venue . Hell, judging from the way he over-reacted to what was an easily defused situation I would think he shouldn't be working with the public at all. It could be turned into a decent downtown venue if they got someone in there who knew what they were doing. Waited in line forever for no apparent reason. Basically they wanted the line outside to look poppin'. They took 2 hrs to bring our bottle! WTF We order 5 freak'n bottle. Giving us the run around & on top of that half are friends couldn't even get in. In conclusion. fuck this place. The Partial owner offer us free bottle next time we come back. If its the same promoters and if the line/security's are still the same I don't think we would be coming back. Half of ourFriends didn't even get in. We had over 100 + 3 b-day party combined. WTF is that. Just total messed up the night. read more

Julie N.

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17 years ago

The bouncers didn't even pretend it was happenin inside and just let us all in right away on a Thursday night. Red flag #1. We then enter the elevator and our fellow male riders proceed to group huddle into a Team Testosterone power-up chant, shouting and fist pumping "GO! GO! GO! GOOOOO!" Okay, if you need to artificially pump yourself up THAT much prior to club entrance, it probably means the place is probably NOT that cool on its own. Red flag #2. Inside, ya the view of Downtown was nice, and the hanging bird decorations were purty, but it was difficult to overlook the fact that there was NO ONE THERE. Red flag numberrr evacuate ASAP. There was definitely some entertainment value in the middle-aged men practicing their sleaziest poses on the circular plush seats and watching the three people awkwardly move about on the dance floor. We also got really excited when the DJ played "I'm on a Boat," but that excitement lasted approximately 2 minutes. Maybe Thursdays are not the night to go, but Thursday or not, I'm not sure that I will be returning any time soon. Go! Go! Gooo somewhere else! read more

Michael K.

17 years ago

Hi there... this goes out to all you nightlife lovers who are looking for a nice chill spot. This place is great from every perspective except personnel. In fact, the management here is god awful. I have never met such an unprofessional manager in this douche bag named Greg. Hey Emil, I know this is your joint and if you want to keep the patronage, fire this guy or have him bus tables as far away from human contact as possible. He is KILLING your place. I have had at least 8-10 friends from separate groups tell me that Greg is an asshole. I don't know if this guy was dropped as a child but I overheard him talking to a friend of mine who was trying to pick up two bottles and this guy was completely being an asshole. The guy lacks class and from what I can read from some of the other reviews, there are a lot more people out there who think this guy is a moron. Hey Greg, get off your high horse dumbass. You're a manager at a nightclub and nothing more so treat people with respect when they are trying to give your place business. read more

Silvermist W.

14 years ago

Have been at elevate before and since they updated the place I totally love it! It's on the 21st floor , colorful lights, two huge screens near dj booth. Two dj booths, and comes with a great view. Love the fact that it has valet for only 7 bucks and it s right next to it. So close. On a Friday night ya know me and the girls wanted to go out after long nights of work. Contacted Benedict the promoter. He hooked us up big time! No drama!!! All we need is drama free night to have fun and dance! We walked in, music playing! Edm! Great selection of music! Drinks are strong! 12 bucks a shot. Table service was around 200 something.... People are great n there to have fun! Bathroom is clean but line can get longgggg!! In the bathroom. And for memories of the event they have the pic booth where you can link it on ur Facebook!!!! Awesssssome!!!! So I would definitely recommend elevate for parties!!!! Contact Benedict ! You ll definitely feel like a VIP! Brmentertainment@gmail.com. Would go back here again for my bday!!!!! read more

JD A.

8 months ago

One of my friends asked staff if her phone had been turned in because she thought she lost it (but it turned out it was stolen). The staff member was belligerent when asked about the lost and found and told her to leave for simply asking if it got turned it. The staff member then sent a security guard after her and the security guard threw my friend to the ground and proceeded to punch her while she was on the ground defenseless. Disgusting behavior! You don't hit someone on the ground while they are defenseless. That is battery! DO NOT COME HERE! (CAN'T RESPOND TO THE PERSON THAT RESPONDED TO THIS POST) (There was no Asian employee, Lin H, "so called owner" that addressed us. It was a hispanic male employee with a trucker hat, so you are lying!) Don't worry, we have footage. You will get what is coming to you. You don't assault anyone that poses no threat to you that is on the ground! No excuses. Keep up your lame excuses sweety. You know your employees messed up. read more

Danery A.

15 years ago

What a disappointing night! After all the hype, I had heard about this place it was the worse experience ever. So we're there with a crowd of about 15, celebrating a birthday. We had previously e-mailed back & forth with Emily, which I think its bottle service coordinator. She did advise us of the dress code, which was not a problem. We made reservations for 2 bottles & looking to grab another one or two once inside. At first sight the place, was crowded with long lines on both ends general entrance and "VIP". So we're waiting to get in & right off the top the bouncer states 2 in our group could not get in because they have tattoo's. Mind you, it's a well known a tattoo artist & his girlfriend. (Tim Mueller, check him out). We're there to have a good night, not going to a job interview. This place is ridiculous! STAY AWAY from this place, if you have tattoos! LOL Even if they are covered, most likely they'll assume your tatted! WOW! read more

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11 years ago

Went to elevate for my friends birthday on a Friday in November. Teo is an awesome VIP promoter! When you book your party with him, he makes sure you'll have a VIP experience! No wait in line, greets you the moment you get there . The bouncers are professional. We had a table service, great city view , great vibes. The hostess brought our drinks, great customer service! Teo checks on us to make sure we're having a great time! The DJ spinning that night played mix of hiphop, edm music. Birthday girl had a blast. Thanks Teo!!!!! Went another night with friends for a night out. We had a blast! Fun positive vibe. Definitely a great place to party!!! We used uber but for people who have DD, there is a valet next to the building. Very convenient. Will definitely recommend for birthdays, bachelorette party or just a night out with friends :) read more

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15 years ago

$20 bucks per person for this joint!! GET A PULSE!!!!!!!!! I came here to see one of my best friends DJ. The venue itself is ok. Even though its on the 21st floor there isn't much of a view. Ask yourself, what kind of view do you get when the building you are in is next to a building that has more then 21 floors? All I saw was the Ernst & Young building and another tall ass building next too it. What I really like about this place is there valet parking. The lounge is in the middle of downtown and we all know what a bitch finding parking can be. The valet parking is only 7 bucks, so not bad. OH yea and I got in for free. I was able to use the "I'm with the Dj" line. That was cool! Over all the venue is okay nice dance floor and two bars. What made the night was DJ ENI. He killed it when he stepped into the booth! read more

Maria C.

305

10 years ago

The music was great. The bottle service was great at the table. Their qeueing system isn't very good. The crowd control is even worse. A guy kept touching and groping one of my friends at the bar and when I calmly told him to go away, he said "I can break you in half little girl." So what was I do? I broke a glass and pointed it to his face and I asked him to try. He walked off bitching under his breath. Anyway, one of the security team members witnessed everything and still didn't kick him out. Any other place would have whether or not the guy was drunk. I get you want to please your regulars but that's just fucked up that I had to resort to that to protect myself and my friends. Thankfully, the guy at the bar was kind enough to not charge me for the glass and said he would take the fault for it. read more

Elwood E.

15 years ago

Overall, I give this place 4 negative stars for the following reasons: Smoking is allowed in the semi "outdoor" area so there was no escaping the smoke while we were eating. Would this be a violation of the Smoking Ordinance in California? (There were minor guests in that area too!) The music was too loud. The semi "outdoor" area had overhead heaters. Our table was right under one and the heat gave us a headache - literally. We could actually feel our heads getting hot. We were lucky that they were turned on towards the end of our meal. I see this as a real health risk Food service was good at first, but as the place started to get busier - the service deteriorated. We waited for an order close to 15 minutes. At least the ingredients were fresh, but still - what a waste of time and money! read more

Alisha D.

13 years ago

This place used to be better when it was bigger, but I guess they didn't have enough business so they closed much of the bar down. It's only half the size it used to be. It's a beautiful location, but for some reason it is a dying club. I don't know if they have just worn out their LA welcome as all clubs eventually do or the night I went there was just poor for some reason. The views are beautiful as the bar is located on one of the top floors of the building. Parking is okay but you need to park in one of the lots located next door. $10 and not much of a walk is definitely not bad in LA. The drinks are okay, but nothing special. Other than that, there isn't much to say about the place and I guess that's the problem. For a club to get people to go there, it needs to be a spectacular place. read more

Ben M.

541

14 years ago

I've celebrated my birthday here twice. All I can say is this place delivers! Friendly staff, nice crowd and averaged priced drinks. All my guests have a blast every time we hit this place up. You need to get on an elevator to the 21st floor penthouse where the club is located. So far, the music has been great and the DJs were on top of their game. O and there's valet parking, just a measly $7. We get tables each and every time and my insider friend usually get me the spot right next to the windows, so that I can get a view of the skyscrapers of the sparkly nighttime Downtown area. Overall, I highly recommend this place for everyone who wants to celebrate birthdays and other stuff. Well worth the money. Biggest bang for your buck. read more

Jorge S.

12 years ago

Had an amazing Saturday night celebrating my wife's 30th birthday! Tiffany did an amazing job catering our event! She was very helpful in answering my questions and set us up in a great location. Being the first time visiting this venue, I was unsure on what to expect. My group was about 25 guest, so I was a little skeptical of the space and seating area. Elevate offers a great Downtown LA view with plenty of dancing and sitting areas. The music was up to par and the nightlife was surprisingly upscale. My wife and all our guest enjoyed themselves very much and we'll definitely be visiting again. Tip: Always go for bottle service, arrive early-ish, dress code is strictly enforced- so gentlemen, dress as gentlemen. read more

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