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    La Bodega Brewing

    4.3 (592 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Hyunhee N.

    I'm honestly very disappointed. We ordered delivery from what used to be one of our favorite local restaurants. Three years ago, we dined here and had an amazing experience, which is why we were excited to order again. Unfortunately, this meal was one of the worst restaurant experiences we've had. I ordered the pork ribs and fried shrimp. The ribs were extremely dry--so dry that they tasted like they had been cooked days earlier and reheated multiple times. They were nothing like the ribs I remembered from previous visits. After just a few bites, I started feeling uncomfortable. The fried shrimp was equally disappointing. It had almost no flavor at all and tasted bland and uninspired. My husband ordered the burger, which was advertised as a blend of Wagyu and regular beef. We were expecting something special, but the patty lacked flavor and the quality was disappointing. What surprised us even more was that we live only five minutes away, yet the burger bun arrived completely soggy. The packaging was also poor. The food came in cheap plastic containers without any ventilation holes. For fried foods especially, proper packaging is important to prevent steam from ruining the texture. It felt like very little care was put into preparing the order for delivery. To make matters worse, both my husband and I experienced stomach discomfort and excessive gas afterward, and we were still feeling it the next day. What makes this experience especially disappointing is that this was my husband's birthday dinner. I chose this restaurant because of the wonderful memories we had here years ago, but the food quality was nowhere near what we remembered. I genuinely cannot understand how food of this quality was considered acceptable to send out to customers. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was so disappointing that I felt compelled to share it. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes a closer look at its food quality and delivery standards.

    Bodega burger
    Davit M.

    Been here a few times and I keep coming back for the Bodega burger and the stout beer they offer. Aside from the burger, everything else on the menu is pretty pricey especially the steak options. Service has always been great here and it can get very busy on the weekends so I would definitely recommend to make a reservation ahead of time.

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    Genesis C.

    Hands down the best drinks AND food in Whittier. We came in thinking it was gonna be a chill, casual lunch, ended up tumbling out there because the drinks were STRONG! Can wait to return for their happy hour.

    That's so worth getting even though it's $135
    Janet T.

    We came here for a BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION and he made reservations for 8 people at 7pm on Saturday. There's a SECRET password to actually get into the restaurant. We were taken to our seat which was a NICE private seating with its on TV screen. It has a nice wall which made it sound a bit quieter but, then the waiter came and said OOPS sorry we gave you the wrong seats and so we were taken to the SEATS near the restroom and it was so LOUD... 2 orders TOMAHAWK: 10/10 The food was EXCELLENT!!! OMG the CORN TORTILLAS was the best I've ever had!!! I would just be so happy to have the CORN TORTILLAS but, their meats are all really flavorful and tender too!!!... CAULIFLOWER: 10/10 The flavor and texture of the cauliflower was so good!!! BRUSSELS SPROUTS: 10/10 I loved the sauce so much and the Brussels sprouts were so adorably cute and small. It's usually bitter but, it doesn't taste as bitter here and the sauce was just AMAZING!!!! SERVICE: 8/10 Good but, could be better! We waited 30-40 minutes after finishing dinner for the cake to be served. And with no knife to cut the cake and utensils provided!!! Come here for the FOOD PEOPLE!!!! Let's ROCK ON LA BODEGA BREWING!!!!!!

    Ethan I.

    Solid spot, great drinks and atmosphere, we sat at the bar. The burger was disappointing though. The cheese tasted really fake and the fries were alright.

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    Michael T.

    Great tasting food and beers. Our waiter was good very attentive. Prefect for party of four!!

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    Danny V.

    This place is an absolute amazing hidden gem. I would strongly recommend making reservations as they are normally fully booked on the weekends. They have some of the best tasting dishes, unique drinks and great decor.

    Roni V.

    Such a fun and unexpected spot with a speak easy feel. We stopped by for bites and drinks and were pleasantly pleased with the vibe, drinks, food and friendly staff. You must make a reservation but are able to get seated as a walk-in if its not busy. We had a reservation and were seated within minutes. The front entrance display looks like a butcher shop which is actually functional and not just for display, in other words you can order a nice cut of beef to take home. Once you pass the freezer door entrance inside, you'll be seated in a small dining area with a full-size bar and a wall display of locked Steins which actually belong to club members (which on its own is a whole other can of surprisingly cool worms to delve into). Overall, we had a fun time and enjoyed everything we ordered so we'll def be back. Another plus, there's a free easily accessible parking structure across the street.

    Spicy margarita (very spicy. Too spicy. Not enough flavor balance) & raspberry margarita (I think! Too sweet)
    Mary G.

    Absolutely LOVED the ambiance! Such a beautiful vibe & extremely chill. Not what I expected at all when we walked back, but soooo worth it. The food was delicious! The cocktails were okay, they looked great though. The Caesar salad chicken sandwich was SO GOOD! Chicharrones w guacamole was delicious! The wings, carne asada fries & chips/ salsa were delicious. Our waitress was extremely attentive & on top of our order. Always keeping an eye on us without hovering. Love that. Will definitely come back. Great spot in Whittier!

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    Mariah G.

    Came here for beer and food and was not disappointed. Did not have a reservation for a Tuesday night but after 20 mins we were able to sit down. The food is a bit pricey but high quality. Loved the steak fried rice, was enough for me even though it's listed as a side.

    guava seltzer - not great
    Christina K.

    Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 First time here and it was definitely a good find. A speakeasy close to uptown Whittier that looks like a meat market from the outside. Recommend making a reservation for this place before you go. You walk through the "freezer door" to get into the inside of the speakeasy where it is spacious and has cute, dimly lit ambiance with a bar. Started with chips and salsa, not complimentary or bottomless, unfortunately. Chips were good and salsa was HOT, but delish. Then had the guava summer salad - light and refreshing with guava, figs and avocado on it. Ordered a guava seltzer - not great and barely has guava flavor and would not order again. Then for dinner we got the El Comal (chicken, tristar angus skirt steak and pork adobada that comes with salsa and homemade corn and flour tortillas). This dish can be shared and serves 2-3 ppl. This dish was AMAZING. Each meat was cooked perfectly - buttery, moist, flavorful, melt in your mouth pieces of meat. I was actually throroughly surprised at how good it was and was very full and still had leftovers. Will DEFINITELY be back.

    Their hot plate, I can't recall what it was called, but it was good.
    Miss I.

    We came here for date night and thankfully we had reservations, because the wait time was 45 minutes long. It was my first time here, you walk into what looks like a meat market store front, you then wait and are let in through a freezer door, kind of like a speakeasy. We ordered their sizzling hot plate with beef, pork, and chicken, it comes with tortillas and a bit of grilled veggie and two pieces of cheese. We had beer and wine . They don't have mixed drinks, as they don't have a liquor license. Cool little date night spot.

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    1 year ago

    Food, ambiance and service was excellent. Did not disappoint. The Tom Hawk Steak was juicy, buttery and delicious.

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    1 year ago

    Great food & an even greater atmosphere! I keep coming back! They have the best tasting seltzers!

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    1 year ago

    The wagyu dinner was incredible. The customer service was on good. I will be returning in the near future.

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    1 year ago

    The service was ridiculous, was so exited to try this place out. Drove 30mins for the worst experience.

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    Food was amazing and the service was even better. Nancy was the best . Atmosphere was perfect

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    Ask the Community - La Bodega Brewing

    Are kids allowed?

    Yes, kids are allowed. I bring my daughter all the time, especially for weekend brunch.

    What is your corkage fee?

    $15

    Hi do you do margarita flights?

    Yes, we offer agave wine based margaritas and flights

    Is there a parking lot?

    Yes

    What is the dress code?

    No dress code..

    Are kids allowed in?

    Yes. Kids are definitely allowed. After 8pm the restaurant tends to be more of an adult crowd.

    When will you guys be open?

    Opened now for the soft opening. But the wait can be long depending on members that get preferential treatment when they arrive.

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    La Jara Brewing Company - Hazy. Drinks 4/1/2026

    La Jara Brewing Company

    4.4(118 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    Been coming here since it opened and they have not disappointed…read more... The staff truly remembers you and are always the best! Great selection of staple beers and good amount of rotating, new, beers. There is always a brick oven pizza crew serving up pizza and some days they have additional pop-ups. There's always something happening here, from comedy night to vinyl DJ-ing! AND It's Pet friendly!

    Ah I had my first legit stereotypical Gen Z service here and I now feel ancient cause it annoyed…read morethe hell outta me! My husband and I came in about 45 minutes after they'd opened, and I feel like this is important because we weren't there waiting to be let in, nor were we keeping them past posted hours. Anyway- when we got there no one else was there. Empty. And when we walked in the bartender was sitting done on her phone, annnd no greeting. Okay, maybe she didn't see us come in? Nope, she got up, walked to the bar.... andddddd nothing. No hello, no hi how you guys doing... and her back is turned to us Okkkay, so I throw out a "Hey, how are you?" Nothing. Staring at us... wtfffffff And my husband chimes in with "Are we the first ones of the day?" "No." She says.... ........ ........ ........ ....(gen z staring intensifies) .... ........ So I say, "well I guess I try the blah blah blah" Sorry to interrupt your Tik Tok scrolling lady. Beers were decent . The Hazy IPA was awesome. They had a pizza spot that seems like it opens a little later, like maybe after 5? Place is very close to my house so we may give it another shot and hope for another staff. Don't make me root for AI service lady. A little human interaction is good for all of us.

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    Feathered Serpent Brewery - Peach Sour

    Feathered Serpent Brewery

    4.6(86 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $

    I've now been here a couple times. The beer selection can be hit or miss; sometimes they run out of…read morethe popular varieties which makes sense but I'd stay away from the seltzers, they taste kinda odd.The food is decent bar food, nothing special. This place is cool spot to watch a game, drink a beer and visit if you are in the area for La Puente farmers market. I can't remember the guy's name but I think it was Amir/Omar was a cool guy, he was very knowledgeable about the beers and had good recommendations.

    My wife and I saw this place online while trying to figure out a new place to try some drinks and…read moresome food. You know- just a place to have a new date night out when we have someone to watch the kids. We enjoyed ourselves. The Mexican Lager we had there was great. The Serpent Smash Fries were great along with the loaded hotdog. Oh, and we had the Garlic Parmesan Colliflower "wings". I was very skeptical- I am not into that Colliflower crap stuff normally like my wife is, but I tried a couple out and it was surprisingly good. I wouldn't order something like that myself but it was pretty good and she loved it. I noticed the cook in the back looking around once something done and it looked like he was checking to see if people were enjoying the food and we were, I gave a subtle thumbs up cause- I wasn't 100% sure if that was what he was doing hahaha. But you know it looked like it. Anyways, definitely will be back cause we enjoyed the food, beer and the music that was playing (it was spot on what we enjoyed). YOU should check it out.

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    Guildhall - Smashburger with garlic fries

    Guildhall

    4.3(249 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    First thoughts walking into Guildhall, seems like a dark dimly lit bar, and at a glance I wasn't…read moresure if it was child friendly (I have a 2 year old). There is two sections the front and back, the front is where you dine in or sit at the bar, the back is where folks play board games, not my thing but looks fun. We sat down and were greeted quickly. The waiter was very attentive and gave recommendations ect., they have a monthly special based on a fun character. There are tvs playing game streams (not sports). I ordered a smash burger w/ sweet potato tots. The smash burger came with two patty's, lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheese and the tots came with a unique smoky flavored sauce, it was surprisingly delicious and executed perfect. I really enjoyed the meal and the price was very fair. Not your regular spots bar, it's a gammer bar restaurant with delicious food, recommended if you're a local who wants great food in a quiet ambience without all the screaming and yelling a sports bar gives.

    I don't even know where to start--Guildhall absolutely blew me away…read more Being in Uptown Whittier and surrounded by so many spots, it takes a lot for something to stand out--but Guildhall delivers on every level. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance hits you. It's elevated, welcoming, and has that perfect balance of modern energy with a laid-back vibe. The food? Next level. Every dish that came out was crafted with intention--you can taste the quality, the creativity, and the consistency. Nothing felt rushed, nothing felt basic. It's the kind of place where you go thinking you'll try a few things and end up wanting the whole menu. And let's talk about the drinks... perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and actually memorable. Not just your typical cocktails--these are the kind you come back for. Service was just as impressive. Attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell the team cares about the experience, not just turning tables. I'm new to really exploring more spots around Whittier, and I can confidently say--this is one of those places you keep in rotation. Whether it's a date night, night out with friends, or just pulling up solo at the bar, it hits every time. Do yourself a favor--go check out Guildhall. Thank me later.

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    Tacburg

    Tacburg

    4.3(93 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Tacburg is a real mixed bag. On the one hand, they serve up some truly tasty bites -- the savory,…read moretender Pumba tacos were a highlight. On the other hand, they serve up a heaping plate of inconsistency. Three different items from their already small menu weren't available. No Al Pastor? Multiple beers tapped out? And this was early in the evening, not closing time. It made me wonder: supply chain problem, or did they just forget to go shopping? With only one server and one cook on duty, the whole place had a vibe of "we're trying, but please don't look too closely." Service was friendly, but the overall atmosphere felt a little uncomfortable, like something was just... off. As for the food: the Pumba tacos were excellent, the Gobernator shrimp taco was also good, and then there was the "side salad." Calling it a salad feels generous. It looked like someone raided the burger garnish tray and charged me $8 for it. Full iceberg leaves, a few tomato slices, a browning avocado, and purple onion just sat there staring at me, daring me to fight it. It was such a disaster I almost had to set up a GoFundMe page for it. The space itself is modern and vibrant, and the menu ideas are creative -- if only you can actually order them. Unfortunately, the potential doesn't outweigh the frustration. We won't be back.

    This place has a pretty good menu - it was a fusion sort of menu with things that you often see but…read morealso don't see. The sonorense dog was so good. Probably one of my favorites. The Skeletor taco was really good as well and the waffle fries are so good. Parking is a little annoying but if you come during off hours, it should be fine.

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