Founders Ale House

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Absolutely loved this spot when we went here while living in the area. The wings were delicious and so were the tator tots and drinks, and their wings were crispy and hit the spot. This is a down to earth location, good food, good customer service, though the interior gets loud and busy, but it's an awesome spot! Highly recommend it read more

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First visit, place has a nice beer selection, which is why I came here. I had the grilled chicken sandwich on ciabatta. The bread was fresh and the sandwich itself was quite tasty. The tater tots were not very good. It tasted as if they fried them in the same oil in which they fry fish, so they had an overwhelmingly fish flavor, quite disgusting in my opinion. The bar/restaurant was packed on the evening we went as it was trivia night, unfortunately. The noise level was a bit loud and service was slow. read more

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David L.

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Met up with some friends to catch up in the West side, haven't seen these guys in over a year, great catching up with them. We chose Founders because it was a central place for everyone and heard lots of good things from colleagues. Please don't disappoint, friendly staff along with delicious appetizers and lots of brews on tap. There is a great pizza joint next door that I'm gonna try next. Founders is a hidden gem on the Westside so if you're near by check it out! read more

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Vito K.

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Been a few months since I've hung out here. Here now with some friends. Enjoying some NBA Playoffs and what tastes like a Jack in the box burger. Definitely a meal that taste like a runner ran down the block and got my meal from Jack. read more

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Jasmine B.

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Founder Ale isa great sports bar / dive bar with a every day happy hour menu. The service was excellent. The food is bar food quality and is not terrible. If you have a game to watch this is a great option. read more

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Barry W.

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*** One of fave sports happy hour spots. *** I've watched US Open, Dodgers and NFL here. I like the neighborhood vibe here as much as their Smashburger, Fries and Old Fashioned. *** In summary, IFounders is balanced. *** read more

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Regina C.

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Founders Ale House's late night Happy Hour is something you do not want to miss! Food, Vibe, and Service were all fantastic. I ordered a side of fries and a singular beef slider. It was enough to fill me up! The nachos were decent, I believe my friends wanted more sauce that went along with it. The burger + fries combo was also really good! read more

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Founders Ale House gets 5 stars for having affordable beer on the menu ($4 Coors Banquet), the ability to bring in pizza from next door (Pizzeria Sei), and fast, friendly, and efficient service. We all had a great time here. The ambiance was festive and lively. A perfect spot to watch a game at. I would not hesitate to come back next time I'm in the area. Go ahead and check this place out! read more

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Crystal L.

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Using an app that finds the "mid-way" point between 2 or 3 people, we found Founders Ale House" for a combo business/social happy hour. It opens at 4. They do not have paper menus. Don't ask (people do all the time and we heard it happening all night long... they just don't have 'em). Drink specials are ok - the beer is fresh and cold. The food is just OK. What I like about it - the "small bites" on the happy hour menu are EXACTLY what I think should be served at these occasions. The beef sliders were good. The potato taquito wasn't loved by 2 of the 3 of us. I actually thought it was ok and would be great drunk food. The mini corn dog is just ok. Next time, I'd swap that for the fried chicken slider given how much we liked the beef version. Seating is not conducive to either comfortable "staying a while" or overimbibing. You'll be crammed into an ancient small booth with seats that gave up some time ago, or perched on a backless stool at a wobbly tall table. The service is really casual but friendly. This place gets very popular during big televised sporting events - it becomes LOUD and hard to score a place to sit. Get there early. Street parking was very easy but again, we showed up at 4. " read more

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OG R.

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Friends and I went here after playing tennis. We just wanted to grab some drinks and food since we were tired. Service was decent. Food was ok. My favorite thing I ordered were the tots! Super crunchy! The burger was ok. When we went, it was kind of busy since it was trivia night. Can get kind of loud with music and host talking on the mic. Street parking. Good luck. read more

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I live just down the block from the sports bar and have always wanted to try so I came for happy hour-- they have a ton of great deals! Highly recommend their burger + fries and corn dog. Super affordable very tasty and great ambience to chill and hang out with your friends. I come here once every few weeks if I'm craving one of the above since its a great HH deal and sooo close to me! Street parking only. Service is fast. The bar get super crowded on big game day so beware! You may want to consider coming early to snag a table or seats, otherwise it can fill up. read more

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Natalie J.

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I finally returned to try to their food and this place still slaps 5 stars! First thing is first, the highlight of the review goes to Sandy who was an absolute gem! Her customer service has far exceeded any bar, lounge, or 5 star restaurant I have ever gone to. She was welcoming, attentive, kind, personable, *insert more high praises here.* If you happen to be waited by her, it will make the experience here all the more enjoyable. Onto the food, they have HH from 2pm - 7pm. $7 four roses old fashioned cocktails, $10 burger and fries, $11 beer and a shot. Perhaps the best HH i've been to in a good minute. Especially with this LA traffic, sometimes you can never reach a HH in time. Several TV's playing sports, great music being played, and unbeknownst to us Tuesday trivia with Bradey! 6 rounds of fun questions. In case yall didn't know, mustard is the most popular condiment on a hotdog. You're welcome. read more

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Seth B.

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To make a long story short: I love this place. The atmosphere, the food, the prices, and the staff. First, this is not normally the place I'd give five stars to for a review. However, the confluence of things make this place what it is. Second, I don't love that this is in an area of Kosher restaurants: I prefer the preservation of this neighborhood being an area of Judaica and Kosher places. BUT, when there are people with Kippahs on , then you know it's different! In the best of ways. The atmosphere has such a fun, down to earth vibe and all ages are juxtaposed to interact in an easy friendly manner. The food:? My go to is the half order of nachos for 8 dollars. Great price and portion! The prices are about the best around the neighborhood. The waitstaff: I am always helped by Emma, Tori, and Sandie. They are stellar. They are a great reason to be here. When I one day had my heart bent on a prosecco rose, they didn't have it. Emma felt my pain and with no hesitation improvised by combining Campari with the prosecco. It was an inspiration. She's an inspiration! I am grateful for my many experiences here and hope you get to be here too!!! read more

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Gabriel T.

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What a great and random find!! Came with with a friend to catch up and have a quick bite and drink. We ended up staying here for almost 4 hours! Their happy hour is absolutely fantastic and runs from 2-7, probably the best I've seen so far in this area. Huge selection of drinks on sale and lots of food options. Food was delicious and portions were great for being happy hour selections! Sandy our server was so helpful and attentive. Always made sure we had what we needed and that we were never thirsty LOL We happened to be here on a night where they were doing trivia, which of course added to our time here. We had such a blast and almost came in the top three!! Overall, we had an amazing time. Founders has definitely made it to my list of local spots to stop in if I need to kill some time for traffic to ease up. read more

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Emma F.

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Great neighborhood spot for a drink and bite to eat. Super fun vibe whenever a game is on - it was mayhem when the World Series was happening but in the best way possible. Our server, Tori, was what made our whole night though. Impeccable service - she was so attentive, accommodating and all around friendly. I will definitely be asking to sit in her section when I come to Founder's going forward. read more

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R J.

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After years of knowing about this place I finally decided to go to Founders to watch AZ vs. Bama basketball game. They have plenty of tvs to watch games and a solid menu selection, however they could be a better overall music selection and they did not havw Titos for my vodka gimlet, which is the reason for my 3 star review instead of 4. Now for best part of the night - Tori and Bree were excellent, attentive and accommodating. I would love to go back considering I grew up in the neighborhood and still have many friends nearby, but I definitely need my Titos and would prefer to hear the more diverse music that was playing towards the end of my nite. 5 stars for Tori and Bree, but 3 stars overall for the bar. *adding that I appreciate Founders for reaching out shortly after posting my review and trying to find a replacement for Titos. I appreciate the effort. Added another star read more

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Abigael W.

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Great sports pub with a dart board near the back and a 2nd level of space. Its a fun rustic area to hang out. Staff is nice and friendly. Enjoyed the food. It's just as you would expect at a pub. Just the amount you need. They also have a Happy Hour from 1pm-7pm which included a burger and beer for $11. Everything is decently priced in general. Only negative thing is parking. You have to street park, but it is LA. read more

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Evan W.

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This was my first time at Founders Ale House, but it will not be my last. First, let's talk about their hospitality and friendliness. As a fan of the NY METS, I was looking for a place to watch Game #2 of the NL Division series, which was not easy in a Sunday when most places are focused on football (and with the Dodgers playing much later in the day). Several places said "no," but Founders said "come in and we'll make it work. Sure enough, they put me in a secondary area, tuned 3 TV's to the game, and others soon joined. Bartender Carter and server Ethan both did their best to take care of us, and they deserve major kudos for caring as they did. As to the ambiance: yes, it's a sports bar, but with enough wood and well-designed decor to give it a homier feeling than most. Most impressive is their very well-designed AV system, which gives them excellent control over their TV's and the ability to isolate sound in the various spaces -- that means we were able to have the audio for our baseball game playing through the house speakers in our room while the main room was playing football. Well done! As to the food... Drinks were generous and tasty. My Parmesan truffle wings were VERY tasty, very crispy (as requested), and so big I could only eat 4 of the 6 in the small order (see photo). Burgers at adjacent tables looked excellent, and I'm thinking you'd be hard-pressed to find fault with anything at this very accommodating, top notch hangout. read more

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Valentina S.

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My boyfriend took me here yesterday to watch the Gonzaga game. I have never been before. Great atmosphere to watch sports! The food was pretty good, wings took a little bit but it was busy. The service was great! We love Bre! She kept checking in on us even though she was behind the bar. Tori was super sweet. Drinks were great too! Very cool spot read more

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Kelly L.

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Stopped by late evening on a Saturday with my partner! We recently moved into the area and wanted to check it out . The location is spacious and nice. It was pretty empty, but we absolutely loved the place. It was EXACTLY what we were looking for. We don't always love super noisy, packed, and chaotic places - it was super laid back. There are a bunch of TVs with variety of sports, and they were playing the type of music we like to listen to (pop and throwbacks). We realized they had happy hour which was an extra plus for us!! We ordered the Smash burger and Fries for only $10! Truly a STEAL. Everything tasted great - good classic bar food. My partner ordered a margarita too. The bartender was super friendly! We learned about their trivia nights on Tuesday which gets a good crowd. Overall, we really loved this place and will definitely be coming back! Super laid back. Nice place to get with friends for drinks and a chill hang out. We walked but there is plenty of street parking nearby! read more

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Idalia P.

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Had a party for a 21st birthday here and it was lots of fun and the bartender Bree was absolutely amazing we had such a great time thanks to her! Her service was 10/10 if you ever go ask for Bree she's the best and the food was great for small snacks!! She even helped us surprise our friend for her birthday, because of her we had an unforgettable experience read more

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Jenny K.

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Stumbled upon this gastropub and I'm so glad we tried this place out! We got their smash burger and buffalo sauced wings and they were all cooked well! The smash burger was a bit on the saltier side so if you like salt- this is your place! Very chill and laid back atmosphere. Service was okay, we had to hunt down someone couple times but overall we really liked this restaurant! read more

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Giselle S.

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I needed a place to come watch the soccer game and the ambience looks nice clean with lots of TV !!! It was my first time here Service was fast efficient and attentive. Bre helped us out and made our experience very pleasant. Food has nice little happy hour snacks Loved this place due to our pleasant experience with the staff read more

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Alejandro B.

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Just sat at the bar for over 20 minutes and got ignored, cool. And nobody around me was ordering anything. Waited 10 min until bartender handed me QR code for the menu. Got ignored for another 10 min and just walked out. Sucks because I live down the street and I was hoping to find a new spot. Hopefully I have a better experience next time. But honestly, so much others spots nearby that I don't know if I want to take my chances. We'll see. First experience here, BAD! read more

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James V.

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awesome bar with a really cool vibe that just reminds me of McLarens Pub from How I Met Your mother . They had all the drinks and really good food! The servers were really friendly and seating was plentiful. Simply sit down anywhere and QR code for menu :) read more

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Age V.

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Went here on a weekday for Happy Hour and was pleasantly surprised with the inexpensive beers, well drinks etc. we also ordered some beef and chicken sliders, and some tater tots. The bartenders were friendly and the service was good. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a sports bar with a decent happy hour. read more

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Jenna S.

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I had a lovely experience at founders alehouse- I stopped by after work and was able to take advantage of a well priced happy hour. The bartender named Bree was very attentive and sociable and was able to work with my dietary restrictions. She alone would bring me back! The food was prompt and tasty as were the drinks. See you soon! read more

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Randall C.

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Great service & a lot of TVs with sports on. My wife & sister-in-law enjoyed their beers & I liked my blackberry lemonade. Relaxed atmosphere. read more

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Ron L.

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Spectrum, the primary cable operator that has bought up five other formerly independent cable companies is at war with Disney over pricing so all subscribers have lost ABC, Espn and Disney. As a result, I am a Spectrum émigré walking a block to Founders Ale House to watch UCLA open its football season against Coastal Carolina. It's pretty dead for a Saturday night but then again in my hood everything else is closed between Friday at 4 o'clock and Sunday morning for the Sabbath. I ordered a Founders Mule with some kind of alcohol, something butterscotch and served in the mandatory pewter mug. I think I like this drink because of the mug. In any event, the fun begins and I try to find out if there's anything that's gluten-free. I download the digital menu and it says to ask the servers. I asked the server and he tells me to look on the menu. I believe this is either a tautology, or a conundrum, or both. Finally, another kind server comes over and tells me they have a gluten-free bun, but I should be suspicious of everything due to cross contamination except maybe a salad. That information guarantees that I will not have a second founders mule, or any other drink because as a lightweight and cheap date, a second drink could lead to taking my clothes off and dancing on the bar and that is not a pretty sight. I tell the bartender, and he kindly says that there might be a few people who would enjoy that. I thank the young man and told him for humoring me, I will now leave him a nice tip. Nothing more to report except I'm watching UCLA clinging to a 14-13 lead against Coastal Carolina that plays very coy as to whether it's in South or North Carolina. I would guess they are somewhere on the East Coast, but don't hold me to that. I believe we are favored by 2-3 touchdowns so the performance so far is underwhelming. Thanks Spectrum.... read more

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Teufel W.

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Came here found a table, looked at the menu for what I wanted to order and then... waited and waited and waited. No one come came by to asked if I wanted a drink or brought water. I looked around and tried to catch someone eye, but it seemed I was invisible. So decided to wait a bit more. After being invisible for 20 minutes. I stood up and started to gather up my stuff - and then a waitress seemed like she finally saw me started over, but I walked out. Staff was 100% focus on people at bar, and just ignoring the tables. If someone had just came by and said we are busy and will be with you soon, I would have stayed, but being ignored for 20 minutes really ruined any desire I had to patronize this place. Doubt I will be back anytime soon, maybe in a few month if they have hired some new staff. It was easier and quicker to get an pint can at 7-11, order burger at Jack in box and dine at home. And in case anyone is going to claim "it was game night" - I came after the sports games where mostly over, and the place was not at all crowded. read more

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Cierra G.

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Great experience here! Love the dive bar feel and the happy hour was great! Staff was awesome, and the founders burger, regular burger and fried chicken sandwich were all delicious. Cocktails were okay, but strong and great for the price. read more

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Justine R.

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Great spot to grab a casual bite to eat and have some beers! Stopped by here with a group of friends for dinner on a Friday night and was not disappointed. I was shocked at how many vegan options they had on the menu! I enjoyed the vegan chicken parm sandwich and the vegan corn dogs... especially the corn dogs! The cauliflower wings were just okay - but I did like that they had several options for rubs & sauces to choose from, so maybe we just got the wrong one! My friends enjoyed their burgers and quesadillas as well. There really was something for everyone on the menu which was nice. They had tons of beers on tap to choose from and they did not disappoint! Our server was really friendly and helpful and overall the atmosphere of the place was lively, very much like a classic sports bar. Would definitely return if looking for a bite in the area again! read more

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Natalie K.

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We had an amazing experience thanks to our server, Sandy! Even though she was handling a full section and dealing with a credit card machine issue, her service never skipped a beat. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without any delays. You could tell she genuinely cared about making our dining experience great, despite the challenges. A true professional with a great attitude! Big shoutout to Sandy--if you dine here, I hope you get her as your server. Highly recommend! Thank you for making my night out w my best friend and her daughter amazing. read more

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Jenaya H.

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I celebrated my 21st birthday here on Saturday night! My cousin made it a surprise and talked with the manager Bre before. I walked into the second floor completed decorated and my friends all there. Bre took care of us and made my birthday so much fun and memorable! The food was also soooo good. Sliders are amazing! This place is definitely my favorite bar and I can't wait to go back! Always ask for Bre, she is the sweetest and makes the best green tea shots!! read more

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Jack S.

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Worst service ever. Had to wait 20 mins for anyone to say anything to us even after trying to flag folks down. No one ever acknowledged us. Just servers walking around pretty aimlessly. Literally ended up walking out. Bummer. read more

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Myla M.

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2nd time here service was awful. I waited 36 minutes for a 6 piece order of wings. It was loud it was crowded. First time I came here. I loved it. This time was just terrible. It took five minutes for somebody to recognize that I was waiting at the cash register to place an order to go and it took 36 minutes for me to get my wings that seems like an exorbitant amount of time. I don't think I'll ever place a to go order here again read more

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I feared rating this bar a 5 for fear that this hidden gem would be found, but the time has come to uncover the treasure that is this bar. I just moved to LA 3 months ago and I have been to Founders over 10 times. You cannot go wrong with anything you order. My favorite is the burger and beer combo and the wings are in my top 10 wing list. You won't find a bar with more impeccable service. If you like rock music this bar is for you, let me tell you that everyone that I have taken here puts this bar in their top 5 bars of all time. read more

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Raymond G.

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Me and my friends had such a great time here when they opened up the back patio for the super bowl! The vibes were alot higher than usual so hopefully they keeping doing that. All the bartenders are sweethearts, especially the boss lady named Bre. Long live Founders. read more

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Angelica H.

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We love this place Everyone is so attentive and welcoming. We have been there when it was packed and when it was just opening. The cook Felipe and server Gabriel are amazing. Our favorite is Sandy. She is always taking excellent care of us. We are hooked. The food is always fresh and delivered with love. The new renovation definitely spruced things up. Looks great. read more

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8771 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Pico-Robertson
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(424) 777-0079
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Hours

What time does Founders Ale House open?

Founders Ale House opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Founders Ale House opens at 3:00 PM on Friday.Founders Ale House opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Founders Ale House close?

Founders Ale House closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.Founders Ale House closes at 1:00 AM (Next day) on Thursday.Founders Ale House closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Wed 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)Thu 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)Fri 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sat 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sun 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Founders Ale House take credit cards?

Yes, Founders Ale House takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Founders Ale House have catering options?

Yes, Founders Ale House does have catering options.

Does Founders Ale House have a happy hour?

Yes, Founders Ale House has a happy hour.

Does Founders Ale House serve alcohol?

Yes, Founders Ale House serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Founders Ale House allow dogs?

No, Founders Ale House does not allow dogs.

Does Founders Ale House have TVs?

Yes, Founders Ale House has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Founders Ale House have bike parking?

Yes, Founders Ale House has bike parking.

Does Founders Ale House have outdoor seating?

Yes, Founders Ale House has outdoor seating options.

Does Founders Ale House have parking?

Yes, Founders Ale House has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Founders Ale House allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Founders Ale House allows outdoor smoking.

Does Founders Ale House have free WiFi?

Yes, Founders Ale House has free WiFi.

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33 Taps - Culver City

Had an amazing experience at 33 Taps, and a huge reason why was our waitress, Allisen. She was…read moreattentive, friendly, and somehow managed to make our table feel like her top priority even when the restaurant was busy. She anticipated what we needed before we had to ask, kept a great attitude the entire time, and genuinely made the experience more fun. Great service can completely change a night out, and Allisen delivered some of the best service I've had in a long time. If you're lucky enough to have her as your server, you're in excellent hands. 33 Taps is fortunate to have her on their team!

I sat at the bar, which was about 65% full during the World Cup. The only seats available were next…read moreto a guy who was blasting the exact same game at full volume on his phone. I made eye contact with one of the bartenders, but she just proceeded to eat something and suck her fingers. After sitting there for 10 minutes being completely ignored, I finally flagged down another bartender. He snapped at me to be patient, even though I had just watched him prioritize a stream of drink tickets that came in long after I had sat down. When I finally got to order a Pilsner, I watched him use his bare finger to scrape something off the inside of the glass while the beer was pouring. Needless to say, this place left a lot to be desired and I only had one drink.

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33 Taps - West Hollywood

Finally a place with really good food in the middle of the rainbow weho district. The wings? Huge…read moreand juicy and full of sauce with a rating of 10/10. The cheeseburger tasted like a backyard burger and everyone loves a good backyard burger. The vibe inside is loud. Music and sports were playing and we absolutely loved it. The service is self QR code on tables but we decided to sit at the bar. 2 bartenders working the bar the service could have been a slight bit better but all in all I'd recommend this spot. I'll definitely come back for drinks and food here. The house beers were nice and cold. Prices are great, we paid $7 a draft beer which was good.

Do not come here unless you want to be taken advantage of during happy hour prices…read more I came here before work with the intention of happy hour. It starts at 3PM M-F. I come in at 2:58PM I go to the bar where Mitchell takes my order. I ask for a HOUSE dirty Shirley (a house drink during happy hour cost $7). He goes and makes my order and comes back. At this point it's 3:01PM. He charges me at 3:01PM keep in mind. He puts out the little card reader machine and as he does that, I hand him a $5 bill for tip. I wanted to tip him $5 since I knew my happy hour drink was $7. I tap my card and move on. I sit and I'm drinking my drink and got a notification that I got charged $15.50. As I'm looking at this charge I'm trying to make sense as to how my $7 house drink turned into $15.50. I try to justify it by saying it was tax or maybe he forgot to insert happy hour price since it WAS only one minute after it started. Whatever I don't get upset. At least 3:45PM - I call Mitchell over again and I say "can I please get the happy hour fries (advertised as $9 during HH) as well as another round of my drink (advertised as $7 during HH) that counts as happy hour right?". Mitchell says "Yes". He charges me again - I tap and I tip $18% which said was about $3.50ish. I look at my charges. I was charged $27. At this point I call my partner and I'm asking him to please help me make sense of this. I send him pictures of the menu etc. He says to ask for a receipt. I ask for my receipt for my first and second transaction and Mitchell only hands me the second one. At this point I'm super upset. I look at my receipt. He has charged me full price for my drink but he did give me happy hour price for my fries. I finally work up the courage to call him over and confront him about this. He admits that he made me pay full price for BOTH transactions. He goes over to his coworker asking to help give me a refund and I can read his body language. You could tell that he was a bit embarrassed because he got caught. He hands me a receipt showing that I'm being refunded for the second transaction of $27 and something cents. He said he was going to go check on my first transaction of $15.50 (which should have been no more than $10 with tax since house drinks are $7 during happy hour). At this point I'm making conversation with the guy next to me. Mitchell comes back hands me another receipt (I'm thinking it's the refund for my first happy hour transaction) I thank him, he apologizes and says he forgot to ring me up for happy hour. I just shrug it off but in the back of my head I'm thinking. How can you give me happy hour priced food but ring me up a second time with regular priced drink? Whatever. I continue on with my conversation with the person next to me and leave. As I get to my car I look at both "refund" receipts and notice he gave me two of the same receipts. Acting as if the second one he gave me was for the first transaction I made. Maybe it's my fault for not double checking the second refund receipt. Regardless - these charges were most definitely done on purpose with the intent of overcharging me not once but both times. I will never come here again. Please if you choose to come be aware. This is why I was never asked if I wanted a copy of my receipt. I truly hate writing reviews like these because of an interaction with a staff member. I'm sure the owner wouldn't agree with what happened to me. Pictures is my original and refunded receipt for proof of the second transaction. Again - I never got refunded for the first transaction of $15.50 like I was told.

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Tom Bergin's

I have a button somewhere around that proudly exclaims that I was at Tom Bergin's 90th's St…read more Patrick celebration, and I came by it honestly. I came across an article of St. Patrick Day activities in LA. One of them explained that this joint was offering a traditional Irish breakfast from 6:00 a.m. to 10: a.m. I decided that this was the green light I needed to embrace the whimsy/whiskey of the Irish Holiday. I got up early and went from the South Bay, to this place which is located near the Peterson car museum and the Museum about the Academy and its movies. I had to endured heavy traffic, just to get to the location. And, when I got there, I was hit with a harsh reality--- there was no parking to be found, and the parking lot was closed off. It was now time for me to engage in a frustrating LA tradition- the search for a spot for my car to sit, while I went inside a place on a popular moment. I went up and down streets. I was discouraged by signs that basically said, even though this street has open spots you still need a special visitor pass or need to live in one of these houses to park. If you do not, these luxury spot are for another. And since it was early morning on a weekday, the rush hour effect was inflating my frustration while diminishing my resolve to go. I wanted to leave, I did, but, I could not, because I was determined to experience an Irish breakfast despite not being in the emerald isle because what else was I going to do just have Dunkin' again? I turned another street, and then I saw my gift for the lucky, a parking spot that I could ease into. I walked two blocks but decided that the steps were needed to enhance my appetite. As I got near, I understood that this was a spectacle to document, and not just by me, news vans were already there setting up to show the world what being in this place on St. Patricks day meant---- living the holiday to the blimey max! I stepped in and Marley asked if I had a reservation. My heart sank, I had not thought of this. I just saw a mention of the place, and decided to go, no planning, just decision. She found a place for me, quite easily. The interior of their dining room made me feel like I was in the Island of Berk, eating in a cottage right for Vikings. I even thought that if I was fighting a dragon, I would somehow cut one of their hanging old-timey chandeliers, at the exact right time, so it falls atop its head. I am not sure if Vikings are Irish, but on this day imagination got all type of green flags. The place had two options for breakfast--- I chose the Corned Beef hash, and it was a treat for the green eyed masses. I especially liked the smashed potatoes. One of my neigbhors gave me her recipe, and she explained that one bakes the potatoes a bit, then takes like a cookie tray, and smashes the potatoes, so the potatoes are twiced bake, once when they are whole and next when they are broken. At least, that is what I understood. The cubed corned beef, the green color provided by the brussels, and the potatoes so crisp and warm, were a celebration of Ireland in my mouth, and the celebration was marked by jigs on point. But the food, and the environment were backdrop to the Irish energy around. I may be naive, but I was surprised at how many people were already in the bar drinking and in festive costume. I clipped a few of the people who garbed themselves in green and in Irish spirit. My favorite one was the guy who wore a leprechaun hat and died his hair red. He had become an O'rooke for the day, and the festivities he adorned himself with were a reminder that any holiday can be more than splendid if one decides to choose express joy with timidity abandon. A woman had a Dr. Seuss hat but in green and white with many buttons. This was not her first Shamrock induced rodeo, she had collected buttons that confirm her attendance in this yearly event, which is kind of cool because she lives for different days, not just the weekend. I also drank a green beer, or more accurately took a few sips. When in Ireland to like the Leprechauns do. One of my neighbors told his dining companion, it is a marathon not a sprint. Apparently, some people were really there to drink from the morning to evening. So if that is your thing to do this and be great in green. I looked up how the Irish say cheers and they say Sláinte. I asked my neighbors to raise their glass and Sláinte with me. They did, and we did it with gusto! That memory is one that I will carry with me for years. So I lived a breakfast in this place and truly it was something that I experience and I will remember. This place does St. Patrick's day right and I felt lucky to be there.

Background On Establishment: The beginnings of this beloved pub were with a lawyer named Tom Bergin…read morewho opened The Old Horseshoe Tavern on Wilshire Blvd. in 1936. Eventually the business became Tom Bergin's. It is one of Los Angeles' oldest continuously running restaurant/bars. Tom Bergin's was threatened with closure. Through the efforts of the Miracle Mile Residential Association and the Los Angeles Conservancy, Tom Bergin's was successfully designated as an Historic Cultural Monument in June 2019. Fun Fact: 2nd oldest liquor license and oldest Irish bar in Los Angeles (1936). Background On Visit: Decided to celebrate St. Patty's day early. Heard great things about this place so we decided head out to this place. Credit Cards: They're accepted Restrooms: Restrooms are available. It on the other side of the horse shoe shape bar table. Location/Parking: Located between San Vicente and W. 8th Street. Free parking in their private lot. If you can't find parking in the lot, meter parking is the best bet. Look for signs. After 8pm, it's free. Ambiance/Decor: Neat ambiance and decor. Loved the 4 leaf clover stained glass chandeliers and cardboard shamrocks on the walls and ceilings to memorialize the names of its favored customers. Among the famous names with shamrocks are Tommy Lasorda, Kiefer Sutherland, Ronald Reagan and Cary Grant. Service: Service was alright. There wasn't a host/hostess to greet us, but we decided to grab a seat at the horse shoe shaped bar table. The bartenders were nice and gave some historical facts about the shop. Drink Of Choice: Decided on the green beer, because St. Patty's day was coming up. Who doesn't love food coloring beer? I sure do! I also had some of the hot apple cider. The bartender was kinda heavy handed with the whiskey. :) Food Of Choice: Liked both the Ole Fat Reuben and the Horseshoe Burger, but like the Ole Fat Reuben the most. They're very generous with their meats and french fries. Plus, I liked how their ranch dipping sauces was freee! Tom Bergin's For Thought: I wouldn't mind coming back. :)

Packed before mid morning

Horseshoe bar

Old fashioned

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The Honor Bar

Best place!! Food 5 stars , good service, fast and easy Hi! I recommend this bar--excellent drinks,…read moreexcellent food, and good service.

Ok I love all the Hillstone Group restaurants!! This was my first time eating at The Honor Bar and…read moreit was 5/5!! I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich without the bread, devil eggs, and kale salad!! And OMG it was very good!! Even without the bread it was still on point!! The slaw was very tasty and yummy!! Kale salad with the peanuts was perfect! For my drink it ordered the Turnball Cabernet red wine that was suggested by Dylan and it was very good for my palette. The service was great! Dylan was our sever and he was very nice! And personable and easy going. Our order was not incorrect and it came out fresh and hot. But of course that's nothing new with Hillstone restaurants, they are all phenomenal!!! It's also located next to their sister restaurant South of Beverly. The Honor Wine is right next to it as well. It's dark and gives semi-upscale vibes! It's not that spacious since it's a bar so it's usually a long wait. I recommend coming early or trying to do reservations. This place is good for date night or a drink after work. I will return when I can!! I was not disappointed with my experience or food!! They have street parking and valet for $20! -Marshay D.

Emerald Kale Salad

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Honor Burger

Bar 326

Happy Saturday, enjoying a afternoon drink…read more Bar 326 Farmer Market - LA Bartender - Sara, she was amazing helping in pick my drink. Note: You can walk around the whole Framer Market - LA with you drinks. Love the deco, it is so open and has seats if you want to bring your own food and then order drinks. It is a rustic look. In addition they have shirts and caps to buy. A must visit.

Found this tucked into the many many little places within the Los Angeles Farmers Market…read more When I saw it I'm like oh this is fun! Couldn't help myself to try a flight of beers before I wandered more into the rest of the market and of course grove outside It had a cool bar vibe and it was pretty busy buzzing I'd come back again

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Cute little bar

Father's Office

Father's Office has one of my favorite burgers around, easily. The burger is rich, juicy, and…read morepacked with flavor. They tend to cook it a little more on the rare/medium-rare side, which honestly works really well for this style of burger and keeps it super juicy. If you're okay with that style of cook, it's absolutely worth it. The atmosphere is cool, especially if you want to grab a drink late at night and just enjoy a solid burger. They also have a great draft beer selection and a good overall vibe. The only downside is that the service can sometimes feel a little quirky or inconsistent, which is probably where some of the mixed reviews come from. But overall, if your goal is to get a really good burger, a drink, and enjoy the atmosphere, this place definitely delivers.

Placed a pick up order with Uber Eats. I immediately realized I ordered from the wrong location so…read morecalled the restaurant to tell them not to make the order. The hostess told me that's fine they won't make the order but they will need an Uber Eats team member to reach out to confirm. An Uber Eats team member reached out to them and told them the order needs to be cancelled. The restaurant refused to cancel the order as they said they are already making the food even after the lady told me they wouldn't. I've been eating at father's office for years.

Inside, beers & wines on tap

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The Office Burger®

The Field Sports Bar and Grill

4.6

(76 reviews)

4.3 mi

AMAZING place. Vibe is amazing Bella and Lexi are so friendly. Def best neighborhood bar in town…read more Food is top quality for bar.

Go where the locals go on Venice Boulevard Happy hour from 5…read morePM to 7 PM Get yourself a barbecue chicken pizza and a cold Guinness. Trust me you'll like it and deserve it. Ask for Tobias Recommended for sports buffs and non-sporties. Now go!

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The Stalking Horse Brewery & Freehouse

The ambience was the star of the show! Such fun open space…read morewhich makes it appear larger than it is. It gives old 90's sitcom office bar like vibes and her for it! The food is your typical bar food, consisting of burgers, wings and salads, nothing special. We ordered: "Southwest Chicken Caesar salad". It was Kale tossed in supposedly Sriracha caesar dressing, pico de gallo on the side, grilled diced chicken & tortilla strips. The salad was overall salty with tiny bits and pieces of chicken. The RRRRAWDY Burger was enjoyed by my friend and the whole wings with drums included were tossed in a very mild buffalo sauce, so they were just ok.

We stopped in to celebrate my dad's birthday and had an awesome experience. The dog-friendly patio,…read morewith its two long tables, was the perfect spot for a laid-back afternoon. Ordering is a breeze with the QR code system, and we lucked out by arriving during happy hour (Monday-Friday, 2-6 PM). Great deals on both food and drinks made it even better. I had the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger with a wagyu patty and a soft, fluffy bun. At first, I missed the usual lettuce and tomato, but honestly ended up loving it just the way it came--I'd definitely order it again, especially at just $10. The happy hour fries were a standout too: crispy, well-seasoned, and a solid value. They've also got solid pizzas, a good beer lineup, and a surprisingly nice wine list. Whether you're in the mood for burgers, pizza, or just drinks with friends, this place hits the mark.

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Rivalry Sports Bar & Grill

This is a pretty good sports bar in an area where they don't really have those types of bars. Which…read morecomes in handy now during the World Cup. I've gone with co workers during lunch and after work to catch some games. They have decent bar food (wings, flat bread, nachos, waffle fries, onions rings etc.) and a good selection of beers. The reason I took off one star is because they temporarily removed their happy hour menu during the World Cup games. I found this a bit odd considering that a lot of other bars and establishments are actually doing additional specials, like added special drinks and food items with discounted prices for the World Cup. But they decided to do the reverse. But I guess that was a business decision. The place itself is pretty nice - what you would expect from a bar. I did like that we were able to make reservations in advance for the game. Service was a bit on the slower side, which might be expected during these busy times. But they probably should add some more staff during busy seasons like the World Cup. I felt bad for our server who looked like she was handling A LOT of tables. Even though service was slow, I tipped her well.

Watched the knicks v spurs final game here, probably the best watch experience! Service was great,…read moreenergy was there and the owner was really cool. The set up is perfect, multiple tvs on all sides and plethora of seating. I'd definitely come back. Oh they were also showing the World Cup on some of the tvs too and had card and board games on the side. Side note - they've truly mastered making a grilled cheese

Chef Sabina's Gun powder chicken tenders

Veggie Stack

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The Palm & The Pine

Wing Wednesday's are amazing especially when you combine it with their Suvivor episode night!…read moreEveryone who works there is extremely nice and very genuine. It's nice to be in an environment with people sharing a common interest. Truly one of the best times I've had in a long time. My only critique would be that the wings always come out a little cooler than room temp but the flavor is and price is worth it!

This is based on the wait time for the food and the taste. Went on a Wednesday night and there were…read moreonly three groups there. Waited about 30 minutes for our food to be brought to us. Didn't realize we were waiting that long til my boyfriend brought it up. I noticed that the bar tender was multitasking and taking care of another group while the food runner was taking his break, so he might have forgotten about us. He finally looked over at our table and realized and went to get the food. When we took a bite it was borderline cold, as if it had been ready for a while but was just sitting there waiting to be served. Not an enjoyable experience.

All of our wings are dry aged for 3 days. Come taste why

Beautiful space!

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Such detail

Manuela

A few weeks ago, I tried a sample of a Venison burger at Sprouts and it was pretty amazing. I felt…read morethat I needed to try this here as well. My friend just flew in for a day because his relative had forgot her passport and needed to travel to Korea, so we stopped here. He missed a few meetings, a vet appointment and other things, but also saved the day, otherwise his relative wouldn't have been able to make it to Korea. While here, they ordered a salad with cherries and pecans that was pretty amazing. I think that may have been one of the better salads I've eaten. In addition to that, a cucumber burrata salad was ordered, and that was made well too. When my venison burger arrived, I took a few bites and it had the exact flavor I was hoping for and I thought the burger was done extremely well. My friend also ordered a pork chop, and it was an amazing cut, cooked perfectly, tender, juicy and everything you could ever want in a bone in pork chop. They also cut the entire piece for you and scraped every last bit off of the bone too. The service is really attentive. They come by your table a lot to ensure you have everything you need. The ambiance is a bit dim in lighting which sets a nice mood. And the place just happens to be dog friendly too. Sorry for the lack of photos, but I didn't wanna intrude on everyone else's meals. However, if you come here, definitely try the salad with cherries and the venison burger or the pork chop!

Amazing apple butter 10/10 easy must get The dip was okay,…read morenot a big fan but it is a bigger portion. Great for pics The pop Benedict was good but not super filling, the eggs well seasoned and good sauce Bacon super bomb, if you like sweet Canadian bacon. Not a fan of the grits Tartar 10/10 easy really good dish to get to share Chile was okay nothing else besides sauce and chips 4/10 Ribeye steak very small like 6 oz steak for $58 it's great but not for the size and quality Great service, really fast and their mixed drinks were bomb too. I liked the melon one 9/10 Overnight oats is good too but on the higher end, 7/10 nothing crazy but still good If I go back the butter, burger and pop Benedict would be the move or bacon

Now offering Wine & Beer for takeaway and delivery. Visit our website for more details. manuela-la.com

Shrimp & Rice Grits, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, Bacon, Lemon, Parsley

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Black Beans Chilaquiles, Crema, Fried Egg, Radish, Cilantro, Queso FrescoChilaquiles

Fixins Soul Kitchen

Was my first time here Friday brunch-ish. I had the fried chicken with two "fixins"…read more The fried chicken was delicious (just a delicate hint of 'hot' spice) and fried to juicy perfection. The coleslaw was tasty and crisp and the cornbread, soft and warm with a hint of spicy sweet flavor-- served with a whipped, slightly spicy-sweet flavored butter. The potato salad was ordinary. But 3 outta four exceptionally delicious ain't bad. I always feel I'm being particular but I always ask for one cup of Diet Coke with ice, one cup of water with ice, and one cup with just ice. My request was met with a smile. and our waitress monitored my classes for a quick refill when I was ready for it. Very friendly and professional service!

I had previously tried Fixins Soul Kitchen as part of a company luncheon and enjoyed it so much…read morethat I convinced my family to come with me because I wanted them to experience how great it was. Unfortunately, after our experience on the holiday evening, it may be a while before I give it another chance. First, I want to say that every staff member we encountered was genuinely pleasant. Our server was kind, apologetic, and clearly doing her best. The problem wasn't the attitude of the staff, it was that the restaurant was completely overwhelmed and simply not prepared for the holiday rush. Not ready at all. We were seated at 9:04 PM and didn't place our order until around 9:20 PM because it took that long just to get drink orders taken. Wanting to avoid any further delays, we ordered everything at once. Our meals arrived around 9:42 PM, which seemed reasonable, except my daughter's meal never came out. We informed our server and were repeatedly told it was "on the way." Fifteen minutes later, still nothing. We began sharing our food with our daughter so she could eat with us. We asked again and again, receiving apologies each time, but no meal. By 10:25 PM--more than an hour after ordering--my daughter's plate finally arrived. By then everyone else had already finished eating and were simply waiting while she rushed to eat alone. Thinking we were finally nearing the end, I requested our bill and ordered two slices of red velvet cake to go. Surely that wouldn't take long. Wrong again. While waiting, another large table from the East Coast asked to speak with a manager and described their own frustrating experience with delayed orders and lack of assistance. When the manager returned, I simply asked if we could please get our two slices of cake so we could leave. He apologized and went to retrieve them. It took 25 minutes to get 2 slices of cake and possibly longer if I had not stopped the manager. We finally walked out more than two hours after being seated, having spent most of that time waiting rather than enjoying our meal. To make matters worse, going a few minutes beyond the two-hour mark triggered another hour of parking charges, making an already expensive evening even more frustrating. I feel bad because I had built this place up so much to my family, and their first experience was disappointing. I know holiday crowds can be difficult, and I truly appreciate the staff members who remained courteous throughout the night, but management seriously underestimated the demand and the customer experience suffered because of it. I hope Fixins can address these issues because I'd like to remember the restaurant for its food and hospitality and not for spending two hours mostly waiting to be served. I had to take pics of my daughter with her head down on the table waiting on her food. Happy to share them privately.

Fun interior and on Friday they had a great DJ

Shrimp and grits

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Side salad

Sonmari

Locally owned & operated

Wheelchair accessible

Parking is ehhh…read more Service 5/5 We made reservations for 2 for 3:30. We got there early around 2:30 and they sat us which was amazing. I would come back for several items * the red snapper & yellow tail nigiri * The A5 Wagyu * the crispy rice (I like the portion size) * maguro monaka * tuna taku My partner liked * the seared salmon * chili yellow tail. The place is cute very traditional. I recommend it you're in the area. Definitely worth the stop.

The vibes are there, indoor is more intimate and the porch you can enjoy the fresh air. The table…read moresetting is really aesthetic. I was trynna order the hikari don but they said it might be too much for a single person so I got 4 hand rolls and the chawanmushi instead which is a good amount to not feel gluttonous. Service was quick with the water refills and food came out pretty fast The chili yellow tail and the seared salmon were the best tasting of the hand rolls. There's no parking bc it's on sunset, but would return if in the area

Chili Yellow tail Seared salmon CUT Bluefin tuna

Sonmari store sign.

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Clam chowder

Dunsmoor

PARKING: I do believe there's a dirt lot near here and street parking but I opted to valet…read more SEATING: Lots of tables! My partner and I sat at the chef's counter by the chef making appetizers and that was nice and intimate. SERVICE: Super friendly service! Had many people helping us which was pretty awesome but I could tell they were a bit short handed as the head chef had to keeping yelling for hands for FOH. But that didn't bother me because we were right there watching people cook. FOOD: Cornbread 10/10 Bluefin Tuna Toast 10/10 Cheddar and Chive Potatoes 10/10 Porcini Mushrooms 10/10 Porkchop 10/10 Sparking Lemonade 8/10 Sticky date pudding 10/10 Black coffee 10/10 So so amazing!! I cannot get over how wonderful the food and atmosphere is. I am salivating now even thinking about it. While there, I was already thinking when we should come back. The pork was so tender and salted perfectly! The potatoes were so fire! The toast was excellent with the contrast of the delicious sourdough and the high quality tuna. I am just so blown away by it all. The chef too in front of us was so nice! You could tell he really loved doing what he does. Just fantastic! OVERALL: I get why the reservations are so hard to get and it was well worth it. I am definitely coming back here again and again.

Wanted to try this place because of all the good reviews. It was OK. Ate there on Saturday night…read moreafter securing a reservation. Something happened and when we arrived there was a mix up with the reservation so we ended up sitting in the bar for about 45 minutes. This place is extremely casual, think shorts, t shirts, and flip flops and you won't be out of place. Servers and bartenders all have the eagle rock/highland park grunge vibe. I went there with my wife and 2 teenage daughters. We started with the cornbread. I thought it was good (4/5) but with the amount of butter and honey anything would have been good. Wife didn't care for it, thought the buttermilk made it too sour. Just know that it's tiny. For the four of us, each had one bite. The menu for mains is pretty limited. Steak, swordfish, or porkchop. We ended up going with the steak, 2 swordfish, and then added the brown eyed peas, mashed potatoes, and then wanted to start off with the pork chile (which is really chile verde). The chile verde was the star of the night. If I ever went back, this is what I would order. Maybe it's because all the chef's are hispanic, but it was really good. They serve it with homemade tortillas and it was excellent. The steak is a large 2 pound bone in rib eye. I ordered it medium rare. It was more on the rare side, which i don't have a problem with, but the steak was a little tough. Not super tough but for $150 I definitely expected a little more "melt in your mouth" rather that fighting some pieces. Bone marrow was a nice touch. probably a 3/5. The fish was well cooked, not dry but the flavor was not amazing either. Hard to explain but the sauce was a little too sour. I like lemon on my fish but the sour almost made me think the fish was past it's prime. It wasn't, but the sauce didn't really highlight the fish. I shouldn't have ordered two and would skip this one next time. My least favorite and a 2/5 The sides were good. Mashed potatoes with garlic and butter, nothing special but good. Brown eyed peas were really just white beans. They were good, but not steal the show good. About a 3/5 For dessert we split the chocolate cake which was more like a muffin with a hazelnut whipped cream. Don't think of chocolate cake, think of it rather as a small piece of chocolate flavored loaf with no frosting or chocolate pieces. I liked it because I like things that are not very sweet but I was the only one that cared for it. Overall portions are fairly small. Between me, my wife, and two teenagers we ate everything. Total bill with tip was about $510. Pretty crazy when you think about it. Would I go back? Probably not but the ambiance was nice with the grill and real candles.

Another view from my seat at the chef's counter

Dressed Lettuces: herbs, vinaigrette | $13

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Cornbread inside

Beethoven Market

We stopped into this fun, dimly lit restaurant that feels tucked away in a neighborhood and…read moreimmediately loved the atmosphere. It has a cool, hip vibe inside that makes it perfect for a date night or a night out with friends. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, side salad, duck pappardelle, and the suppli al telefono. Everything was delicious, and every dish that came out of the kitchen looked just as good as what we ordered. One thing to note is that it's an alcohol-free establishment, but that was no issue for us because the mocktails were fantastic. Thoughtful, flavorful, and a perfect complement to the meal. The menu feels creative without being intimidating, and the whole experience left us wanting to come back and work our way through the rest of it. Definitely a spot worth checking out.

A solid 3.5. Came…read morehere for lunch on a Friday. Cute but food was underwhelming as you'd maybe imagine for the location... Focaccia w whipped ricotta and honey was so good! We had a gem Caesar salad (just ok, boring), the carbonara (just ok, pancetta? was chewy) and the bolognese (just ok, under seasoned). It was just ok! Service was weird but we also came right when shifts were changing cuz we saw our waitress walking down the street at one point. There she goes! Sat outside, such a cute area but as soon as you get your food here come the flies! Also, people talking loudly even tho it was not busy - inside would have been better, less busy, super open and so much seating. Saw 2 girls there who got ALL the breakfast foods and this is where I realized we went wrong. If you come here for lunch, I'd recommend the breakfast food - it looked FANTASTIC! Or maybe a pizza. The dinner food looks better from the pics!

12/12/25. IG: @jasfoodchronicles

Roasted potatoes

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Strawberry sundae

Checker Hall

This spot is so cute for dinner with the girls or a cute little date! I went with 2 other friends…read moreand we left so satisfied with all the food we had. Our server Kieran was very helpful with explaining the different items on the menu. We ordered the whipped feta, halloumi fattoush, chicken skewers and sticky sweet potato! I would drive over an hour for the whipped feta alone, sooo good!

This is definitely one of those trendy, hipster-style spots in Highland Park. Walking upstairs and…read moreinto the restaurant gave me a slightly dark, eerie feeling at first, but once inside, the atmosphere felt very Roaring Twenties-inspired with a jazzy, vintage vibe. The lighting is extremely dim, which isn't really my preference, but it definitely adds to the ambiance. The restaurant was packed, yet we were seated right away in a cozy corner booth. We started with an appetizer that our server recommended over the hummus, and I'm glad we took the suggestion. It had a unique flavor, and the pita bread was absolutely delicious. Be prepared to spend some money here. Dinner for two can easily run over $100 if you're ordering more than just an appetizer and salad. The food itself was interesting, with bold and unique seasonings. Some dishes leaned a little salty for my taste, and I found myself going back and forth on whether I loved them or not, but they were definitely memorable. If you're looking for a fun date-night spot or a lively place to meet up with friends, this restaurant is worth checking out. It has a great vibe and a lot of character. While it's probably not somewhere I'd visit regularly, I'm glad I gave it a try.