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4.3 (911 reviews)

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Sister Hannah, me, Jojo, Sister Nikki & Cutie Larissa
Te-see B.

This is my favorite location!! The staff go above and beyond...especially the GM, Celiany, Amanda & Willy. They welcomed me and my friends for my birthday celebration which I will never forget! All of my friends loved their food and drinks! Service was excellent. This "one and done," actually had a guava & hibiscus margarita. The hibiscus is made from a fresh puree and it is now my go to drink here. We all shared our dishes so I was able to try a few items. I ordered the cheese quesadilla which was huge and easy to shre On Thursday nights they had a salsa band which got us up and dancing! They have karaoke on Wednesday nights which might be fun to check out. Inside is very spacious with plenty of tables. They clear an area for the salsa band so patrons can dance. *Street parking only *Happy Hour is Mon - Friday 3 - 7pm (drink & food HH menu) It is one of my favorite HH places

Such fun, vibrant vibes!
Hannah S.

Stopped by during happy hour for a dear friend's birthday celebration and had a great experience! Vivid, vibrant cantina vibes with a Dia de Los Muertos theme, lively music, homemade syrups for their drinks, and an eclectic mix of dishes on their menu! They have a generous happy hour menu weekdays from 3-7pm and the chicken taquitos were a big hit with our party. We also tried the buffalo wings and they were pretty decent except that the sauce was a tad watery for my liking. Everyone loved their drinks - Sex on the Beach, Cucumber Margarita Slushie, Pomegranate Marg - all fresh, beautiful, and delicious! Off the regular menu we sampled cheese quesadillas and esquite which were both excellent. And they even have a couple of intriguing (and very unexpected!) sushi rolls - so I couldn't resist trying their Dragon Roll - which has crab, jalapeño, cream cheese, and cucumber inside and comes fried with spicy mayo and teriyaki on top - it also comes with a couple of pieces of shrimp tempura on the side. The roll is absolutely ENORMOUS!! It could easily feed two (if not three) people! I couldn't believe how huge it was - it was good but a tad bland so I'm not sure I'd get it again unless I was sharing with people. The shrimp tempura it came with was excellent though and the shrimp inside was very large. The vibes are seriously cute - such vibrant colors and I loved all the wall art and decor. The space is wide open, they have live music and even had salsa dancing on our visit! There's table and bar seating and it's a good marriage of hometown bar vs dance club vibes. Definitely a good time to be had here. Service was excellent - so friendly and attentive. Prices are what you'd expect for NoHo. Parking is all street parking but I found a nearby space easy enough on a Thursday evening. I think they have some valet parking too possibly. I had fun and would definitely come again.

Quesa birria tacos 10/10!!!
Marlisa S.

This place was such a vibe! Great food and music, the service was great in the fact they were fast despite it being crazy packed for Cinco De Mayo. They were all energetic, they had dancers and a drag queen there haha. It was such a blast. Food and alcoholic drinks were amazing! The margaritas were flavorful and the micheladas were made perfectly, the Mexican candy shot was strong haha. Although that was priceyy. $16 for a shot!!! The food itself was some of the best tacos I have had and they loaded them up with meat so it was super filling. The only thing is of course parking cause it's West Hollywood but if you go late enough parking could be free haha. Definitely wanting to come back here

Analiea M.

This place is okay. It's located in the NOHO arts district near a couple different bars. We came here for an unexpected girls night on the weekend and it was a full house. It gets very popular on the weekends as a lot of people like to celebrate birthdays here. We got some kind of mixed drink shots and they were alright. The flavor is just very sweet and overwhelming. It may be for you if you're into sweet drinks. The presentation is beautiful though. I do appreciate that. We also got some chips and guac to share. Like I said I would definitely recommend this place for a birthday dinner with friends or a girls night. The music is usually very loud. There's street parking and a free parking structure nearby.

Quesa birria tacos.
Virginia A.

Came to celebrate before a comedy show! this time we took advantage of their Happy hour! I had their quesa birria tacos and shared the asada fries. My cousin had their mole plate ( not part of the happy hour) and my fiancé had a wet burrito. i also had their mangoneada and it was pretty good. it had mango chunks which made it even better. service was good. our server was attentive and very friendly. Oh! i forgot to mention we also had their queso fundido. it was pretty good too. though, we've never had it with toppings. that was interesting. Parking can get tricky because its off lankershim blvd. so, arrive with time if you want to find something relatively close.

Top left: Loaded Asada Fries  -  top right: sushi Lower left: fish and carne asada taco  lower right: mesquite corn
Doreen G.

This spot is great so cute, the service was good too. The food was amazing too. Drinks has lots of choices.

Kevin G.

The food here was actually really good, I had the burrito & it was packed with flavor & it was big ! The music was too loud to begin with though & you had to speak loud to hear anything. The birthday chants were constant & made it even louder & harder to hear anything. If you can handle that then this is a good place to celebrate. The staff was nice & helpful & got the food out fast given that it was packed

Anthony L.

Kalaveras noho is my favorite Kalaveras out of the couple that I've been to. Inside is beautifully decorated with a chic Mexican inspired theme with lots of TVs and a spacious area. They have live Spanish music on Thursdays, which I enjoy and it enhances the overall experience. Bartenders are always on point and with their drinks and my favorite is the "El Chamuco" (mezcal). Overall all their drinks are enjoyable. If you're looking for a fun party atmosphere make sure to check out Kalaveras noho.

Molcajete
Christie C.

I've been to a couple of Kalaveras restaurant and each one has a slightly different menu and different look. The one thing in common is it is always very loud and noisy so it's hard to have conversations in this particular branch - the service was good. The waitress was friendly and the food did not take long to arrive. it is a nice place to eat and drink. the location itself is ok but parking is hard so we had to park a few blocks away and i didn't feel very safe walking back to my car because it was a bit dark late in the night

Quesadilla
Kyara B.

Came to Kalaveras for lunch with some coworkers on a Wednesday. The place was pretty empty, but it's a LARGE dining room area with a full bar. There were TV screens everywhere bumping Bad Bunny type of music. Felt like a club. Totally a vibe. Cheese Quesadillas - Delicious!!! The cheese was cheesin!! The only thing that could've been improved was having a crispier tortilla. I also would've loved it if there was more guac and salsa in the little cups they provide for your quesadilla. You could also add meat for an additional charge La Güera - Such a divine cocktail! Looks super fruity but it actually had a nice balance. Very tropical tasting. Prices were slightly on the more expensive side. They do have a happy hour though and the appetizers are quite large if you want to have that as your entree! Our server was attentive. We got our food pretty timely too. The bar was slow though, even though we were only 1 of the 3 groups there. They had a separate bartender making cocktails too. Our drinks came well into us eating our meals. The drinks -were- delicious though! Would be interested to come here during dinner. It's definitely a vibe and the food was pretty good!

Happy Hour Strawberry Slushie Margarita
Maribeth J.

We saw the season opener Cowboys @ Eagles here. If there's no parking out front, there's usually parking on the side street. Plenty of open seating when we arrived around 5pm. Happy hour (3-7pm) was pretty solid - $10 slushie margaritas, $5 draft beers, and $8 appetizers. We got wings, taquitos, and quesa birria tacos. All pretty solid. I also got their strawberry and pineapple slushies. The strawberry was better. Shoutout to our server Amanda for the recs. Kinda wish they turned off some lights because it reflected into the big screen and it was a bit hard to see the game from where we sat. Not a dealbreaker though since there's TVs everywhere. That same night at 8pm, it was salsa and cumbia night. A chill spot to watch games and turn up at night.

Place sucks
Wally C.

Every time I come to Kalaveras, the service is terrible--doesn't matter if the place is full or empty. Prices are ridiculous for average food, nothing special. They act like they're in some high-end area where they can charge an arm and a leg, lol. Last time I ordered tacos, they came out cold. Today, I decided to give them another shot and came in for enchiladas and tacos. I asked if I could substitute the tortillas for flour--server said no. But the party next to me got flour tortillas. Really? I just decided not to order anything. Don't waste your time or money on this place. Overpriced, inconsistent, and they treat customers like crap.

Leilani M.

Visited this location for the first time. Great welcoming into the party zone. It's a large room filled with tables, bar and open dance floor with live music and special events throughout the week. Great place to celebrate a friends Birthday! They go all out here. I will make one suggestion, maybe have the whistle person not blowing right next to customers ears. Everything else was spectacular and really made for a great night of celebration. All the staff here are amazingly wonderful and really take good care of their guests. Happy hour had a nice selection of apps. Their regular menu has a nice variety. Drinks we're great! Parking is sparse with metered street or nearby structure just down the back alley of the building. Great to see the consistency among all locations. Can't go wrong with Kalaveras.

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Brittany provided exceptional service in my first visit here! She recommended the carnitas plate and it was awesome!

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Ask the Community - Kalaveras

Is it kid friendly on Saturday nights?

I will say No , They play loud inappropriate music videos.

Is the restaurant kid friendly?

Yes, they even have a kid friendly brunch on weekends.

On Friday they have mariachi?

No, they times I've been they only have a Dj.

How much is the brunch buffet on Sunday's?

Bottomless Buffet Brunch Enjoy form our new and extensive buffet menu for only $35 including bottomless mimosas. Children from 4-13 are $18. The buffet includes a chilaquiles… 

How was parking?

Large parking structure at no cost. Easy.

Do they play basketball games?

Yes

Is there out door seating? If so, are small dogs ok to bring?

No outdoor seating unfortunately!

How much are margaritas on margarita monday?

Do you guys have brunch on Saturday?

Brunch 10 am to 2 pm Saturday and Sunday's

Is there reservations?

You don't have to make reservations. But it's better if you do for faster seating. It's super easy to do it on Open Table

What time is their happy hour?

Margarita Mondays Taco Tuesdays Mezcal Wednesdays… 

Is there a happy hour?

From what I know they have bottomless mimosas until from open to 2pm for 30$ a person

Venden cerveza ahí modelos?

Si venden

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We found this place last minute to watch the final FIFA World Cup game when we were turned around…read morefrom another spot. Thank god we got turned away because this place is a hidden gem. They do have parking behind the building which seems to fill pretty quickly if they're busy, but it's easy to find parking around the neighborhood. I am not usually in the tavern scene so I was surprised that we had to order and pay at the bar, but it wasn't a big issue. My friend and I split the kale caesar salad and the macaroni and cheese. For the table, I ordered the waffle fries after being informed by the kind waitress that that was the better choice over the pretzel (which she also said was amazing). Since the place was filling up for the final, the kitchen was a bit slow, but we barely noticed with how attentive the staff were in getting us drinks and refills. When it came to food, we were pleasantly surprised with this place and is honestly the reason I'm writing this review. The first things we got were the Beef Tallow Waffle Fries, Caesar Salad, and mac and cheese. Obviously the fries were much better, however the salad was also divine but just swimming in dressing. Back to the fries, we all were mindblown with how tavern fries could be this good and had so many flavors. Even the skinny queens in our group kept snacking on them which tells you how good these were. Mac and cheese came and it was standard and creamy but not necessarily something I'd return for. The surprising thing on top of the fries that majority of us loved was the Vegan Tomato Scampi with shrimp. It was fire and had me questioning if it was even Vegan. Would definitely return here if I find my way back to SoCal from the Bay. Great unassuming place with great food and vibes. Their bathroom as well is super clean and nice! Love this place!

We held an event in the private room at Inkwell Tavern on 6/8 and it truly couldn't have been…read morebetter! The team at Inkwell was so kind and worked with us to accommodate EVERYTHING we wanted - from the timing of the plates, to making room for our photobooth set up, to serving a speciality cocktail we requested!! (Which was delicious!) The communication with management was great. They encouraged us to come in a few days before to do a tech test to make sure everything ran smoothly for the screening part of our event. As expected, things did indeed run smoothly as a result! Their Monday night karaoke was going on simultaneously and the sound didn't interfere with our screening at all. We had about 30 attendees and the room was a very comfortable size for us, it's also beautiful! The entire experience was fantastic, we're very happy with how the evening turned out! Thank you to the wonderful staff for making it all happen for us!

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4.0
(1.5k reviews)
0.7 mi
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Went to Idle Hour for the Bottomless Drag Brunch with friends and we had a blast!! I love a good…read moredrag show and the one at Idle Hour was Drag-mazing!! Tickets: You can pre-purchase tickets on Eventbrite Food: We had brunch so you really can't go wrong with breakfast food, however, the food was yummy. Especially the cinnamon rolls. The bottomless mimosa is worth it if you have a few people with you. Service: Now I'm going to assume service was a bit slow b/c of the drag show being packed however, we had a great server! Ambiance: When you walk into the Idle Hour, you're immediately transported into a dark brewery. So cool. Plenty of space for groups. Parking: street parking, not sure if they have a lot behind the venue. So Go, Enjoy & have a Drag-tastic time!!

This place deserves all of the stars. I have become a regular here because of the amazing people…read morewho work here, the fantastic food, great drinks, cool vibe, good music, drag brunch, and themed events. The people who work here: all kind and helpful and on top of their stuff. This place gets really packed sometimes but even in the chaos, when customers are rude and drunk and break things they keep their cool, always. But don't treat them poorly. I will come for you. Chard is the GM and he is one of the kindest and most generous humans I have had the pleasure of know and is the mastermind behind getting the themed nights up and going. His ability to make a person feel welcome is pretty much unmatched in my opinion. The food: omg you guys the FOOD!!!! It's so good. They just changed the menu so I haven't gotten to try everything yet but the chicken dumplings are delicious. A bit of a kick but the best kind. The chili cheese fries that my friend had were also so good. Perfect cheese to chili ratio with the fries. There is a chef in the back who is passionate about food and making sure it tastes perfect so I trust everything is good. But if you are unsure ask the servers or bartenders. They won't steer you wrong. The drinks: admittedly, I mostly drink just screwball on the rocks. However every mixed cocktail I have had here has been perfection. Mark is the manager and he could be a mixologist, should be a mixologist, super nice guy who is shockingly good and remembering peoples drink preferences. Like a year ago was the last time I ordered cider and he remembered! The vibe: I wouldn't really call this place a dive bar, but it's sort of got a hint of dive bar going on. The back patio is really nice during the summer but sitting inside the barrel is fun too. The bulldog is kinda small so you won't fit a ton of people in there but it's still fun. Lots of places to sit although sometimes it does get packed and it's standing room only. Not to mention, they allow dogs!!! This is a great place to come with a first date. It's good for dressing up a little but not too much and there are some corners you can sit in so you can have a little closeness. But the staff will also keep an eye out for you. If you are feeling uncomfortable in any way, they will keep an eye out for you and help you out. There isn't a designated dance floor but they won't be mad if you dance in the area that you've got available to you. Just don't accidentally knock anything over or hit anybody. The music: Chard is usually in charge of the play list but even when he isn't the music is usually pretty great and there's a band that comes and plays on Sundays for a while in the afternoon/evening. I have found some of my new favorite music because of this place. Drag brunch: I've never actually attended because I've heard it gets a little crazy and that can be a little scary overwhelming for me, but they do it everyday Saturday and Sunday and that's been going strong for a pretty long time so I have to assume it's a good time. The themed events: this is the kind of crazy I can handle though. They have done lots of the rings, zelda anniversary, a Star Wars themed singles event for Valentine's Day, a scholastic book fair, and Easter egg hunt, their Halloween and New Year's Eve events were AMAZING, I could go on and on. People turn up for these events and they are just some of the most fun especially with the costumes you will see. Go to Idle Hour. I've never loved a bar before. This place is something else. I promise you won't be disappointed, unless you're one of those kinds of people who finds something wrong no matter how amazing the place is or you're kind of an entitled jerk.

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3.9
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$$

We visited Tonga Hut during their recent "Spring Time Schenanigans" tiki marketplace event. They…read morehave a tiki marketplace several times a year, and this one was held on a Sunday afternoon from noon to 6pm. It takes place mostly in their rear patio area and parking lot, but a good number of vendors were also in an adjacent air conditioned event room. They have a very small parking lot, but it was occupied by vendors during this event. Do not park in the parking lots of the adjacent businesses, as we were warned when entering the Tonga Hut that cars get towed regularly. There's plenty of street parking in the nearby neighborhood. Entering from the rear, there is a good sized covered patio with around eight benches. We went inside to check it out and grab a drink. The interior is fairly small with four good sized booths, a lounge area with a large J-shaped couch with several small tables, and around ten seats at the bar. It is dimly lit with some basic tiki décor, and has an old-school feel. They had a fixed cocktail menu for this event which is understandable. We stood in line at the bar for about ten minutes, got our drinks and went out to the patio. The bartender was friendly, and didn't seem flustered by the high volume of patrons. I had the Horned Beast O' The Celtic Sea (Oceanus Hibernicus Irish Malt, Jamacian Rum, House Made Falernum & Orgeat, Peach, Citrus, Dash of Cherry Heering, $13). She had the Leprechaun Grog (Three Rums, Lime, Grapefruit, Honey, Spice, Soda, $14). Both drinks were good, were served in souvenir plastic cups, and were a bargain at $13 to $14. If you ordered a drink containing Oceanus whiskey, the bartender gave you a gold coin and you could exchange it with the Oceanus representative on the patio for a free T-shirt. Durango Tacos was setup near the rear entrance for food. We had four tacos (two carne asada and two veggie), and they were good and reasonably priced. This was the first tiki marketplace we have attended. There were around twenty vendors with a good assortment of art work, tiki mugs, tiki clothing, tiki décor, and other miscellaneous items. I purchased a few nice tiki shirts which were a steal at $20 and $25. The vendors and visitors were all very friendly and in a festive mood. We hung out for about ninety minutes and had a good time. We will return at some point to try their regular cocktail menu and see what it's like on a non-event night.

Tonga hut is my favorite local tiki bar, but it is such a hit or miss when I go!…read more On a weekend, you could easily walk in with no problem or be hit with a one-hour wait. Sometimes they have servers, other times you order at the bar. The last time I went, there was a long line as only one bartender was making drinks, yikes! Despite that, the drinks are solid, reasonably priced, and strong! They have a variety of drinks and nightly specials. Each bartender also has their own "secret menu" specials that only they can make. The decor is very on theme, and they have a fire pit and heaters outside for when it is chilly.

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Cool seating area for large group
Cool seating area for large group
Back of room
Back of room
Water feature

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The Green Room

The Green Room

4.6
(689 reviews)
4.9 mi
$$$

We had a lovely evening at The Green Room. Sofia was awesome in terms of accommodating us every…read morestep of the way. She always came around to see how we were doing and had no issues with guiding first-timers right to our seats. The thematic concepts of each dish and drink were so clever and exquisite. Filet Mignon Sammie and Uncrustables in a lunchbox had so much character. In perfect Castaway fashion, we got a lovely "dinner and a show" when ordering drinks such as Tiffany Prefers Cocktails. And...the view of the cityscape was definitely everything to write home about. This is what we came for. The Green Room highlights the character of LA in so many ways. Loved it!

As a lover of speakeasies and craft cocktails, The Green Room has been on my list for a while. What…read morebetter time to go than on my anniversary! Echoing what everyone else has been saying - the service is SO slow. It was about 45 minutes before we were able to order our second drink and our water glasses were empty. They have so many runners bringing the drinks out but only a few servers and, from the looks of it, one bartender (on a Saturday night - what?!). The server was saying he was trying to find a manager to help out but they were nowhere to be found. Clearly management is fine with these service times since they're still making $$$. The drinks were delicious, and I loved that there were heaters on the patio (though they did get very hot at times). Our server was so kind and brought us a celebratory drink. I do wish there were more explanations with the beverages, especially for the Paid Vacation as most people will not realize you're supposed to bite into the buzz button for the tingly sensation. I would come back, but need some time for my wallet to recover first, haha!

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Three Wishes Cocktail
Three Wishes Cocktail
Parmesan Proscuitto Croquette
Parmesan Proscuitto Croquette
TGR Patio

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TGR Patio
GuildHall

GuildHall

4.6
(334 reviews)
1.9 mi
$$

Ya'll, this here is a gem! You go in and there's none of that pretentious bs. Don't got to worry…read moreabout others judging you. Everyone is literally there to have a good time, doing their own thing. Like I want to say, this is a safe place (?) I don't think I've ever used those words to describe a bar before! There's an entire wall of board games for you to choose from. We played about 3 or 4 games? And each one had all the pieces, amazingly! This just goes to show you that the people that visit this establishment respect and care for the games, which is a reflection on the clientele itself. And of course, you're welcome to bring your own game as well. We got there a bit after opening so we were able to get one of the multi seater tables. When we left at 3PM, the place was packed! The bar seats were all taken and the outside seating was pretty filled too. So be sure to get here early if you're looking for a table. Got an order of the chicken tenders and sweet potato tots. The chicken tenders was alright. But the sweet potato tots were delicious! We also ordered drinks. The food didn't take long and the staff was friendly. Parking is strictly street parking. So don't go parking at the KFC lot next door. Honestly, this place is great! Check it out if you're looking for a spot to chill and hang out! Good people and good vibes all around!

Not bad. It's sort of a niche bar, but it is welcoming enough. The food is completely inadequate,…read morebut nobody is perfect. Pricey. Friendly. Decent cocktails.

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Game Shelf
Game Shelf
Smash burger with house chips and side of burger sauce (seriously the best food item here) IG: @ammysalamii
Smash burger with house chips and side of burger sauce (seriously the best food item here) IG: @ammysalamii
Animal Crossing themed collab IG: @ammysalamii

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Animal Crossing themed collab IG: @ammysalamii

Kalaveras - cocktailbars - Updated July 2026

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