LOVE!!! I have driven past Tonga Hut for YEARS and kept forgetting to visit but finally planned a…read morenight to celebrate my friend's birthday and omg what fun!! It's smaller than I expected with more outdoor seating than indoor, so be aware during summer time and I'd recommend mosquito repellent! We did not make a reservation (I do recommend if you want indoor seating on busy nights) but we came at 4 pm and got a table that was reserved at 9 pm so we got to sit until we left that table at ~8:30 pm. We loved the indoor tiki decor and thought the whole vibe of the place was so cute and charming and we did appreciate some of the other customers who dressed up in Tiki style clothing as well. We did get dropped off/picked up but there's theoretical street parking out front for your DD (drink responsibly!!). They had a summer drinks special menu and we got the TBD and the Pure Imagination, I preferred the pure imagination. But our absolute favorite drink was the Nutty Chi Chi, a vodka blend on a classic Piña Colada! They don't serve food themselves but there is a taco stand out back after ~6pm that takes cash + card (card fee!) and will drop off food to your table. Such a fun night and looking forward to coming around again!

Tonga hut is a fun casual time. Known for being the oldest tiki bar in LA, it serves up some great…read moredrinks at good prices. We sat outside and reserved a large area for my brother's birthday. It was great to line up and get drinks inside. The bartenders work quickly but efficiently, all of my drinks were very good. There is a taco stand right outside of the Tonga Hut and they will bring tacos into the back area if you order through them. It was a really really fun time. My brother loved tiki bars so this was very on brand for him

We've been coming to The Rendition Room for years, whether for work events or date nights, and…read morebecoming members nearly three years ago was one of the easiest decisions we've made. It's become so much more than just one of our favorite bars and every visit reminds us why we keep coming back. The biggest reason, though, is the people. Hospitality is something that's hard to fake, and the team here does it effortlessly. From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted like an old friend. Over the years, the staff has created an environment that feels welcoming, comfortable, and genuinely personal, and that's something that's become increasingly rare. Matt, Sabrina, and the entire team are all such gems. Scott also deserves special recognition. He's a huge part of what makes The Rendition Room such a special place. Whether he's introducing a new cocktail, sharing the story behind a spirit, or simply taking the time to check in, his passion and care for every guest shine through. It's people like Scott who transform a great bar into a place you truly feel connected to. On our most recent visit, we tried the new Decade & Debauchery cocktail, celebrating The Rendition Room's 10 year anniversary, and it's phenomenal. Balanced, and beautifully executed. In a city full of great bars, they have managed to create something much harder to find, a sense of community. After all these years, it still feels just as special as the first time we walked in.

The food was excellent the best spaghetti and meatballs I've ever had the mushroom risotto was very…read morecreamy and if you like mushrooms it's the way to go. The Ambiance was very authentic quite enough to have a conversation. Scott are barkeep was very attentive funny awesome to talk with. he made one hell of a drink. Scott's Service was excellent and there was great crafted alcohol.

I have had better espresso martinis.. but only with fresh brewed.. Miranda made me take a double…read moresip. Her partnership with security and barback with Jessie is what everyone wishes for.. I love this ambiance great vibes

Cute little whole in the wall neighborhood bar! Came here for date night after work, and it doesn't…read morelook like much on the outside. There was plenty of parking, the bar itself was pretty spacious! I feel like this is definitely a locals bar, because it was pretty empty. Good vibes from everyone there, super chill service. I will definitely be coming g back after work !

This is so bad honestly don't recommend smells like old fridge with dry bread this is…read moredisappointing like just bc it was for to go do better and make costumer happy also bad hookah which they employe was polite and

I was recommended this spot and had to try it out. I went in tonight and loved the vibe. The…read morecustomer service was great and I had one of they're items that they recommended it's was ribs with mashed potatoes and it was so top notch quality! The ribs literally slid off the bone, so mouth watering! Must try! Oh and the hookah was so smooth and amazing variety of Russian flavors. Highly recommend this spot!

late night decided to take my girl out just to have a chill vibe. It's pretty close to the house so…read morewe decided to go ahead and try it out. When we walked in, we had our ID checked by the security that was sitting in the front. I was feeling a little sick so I asked the barmen if it was possible for him to make hot toddy he definitely made it happen and it tasted pretty good. The atmosphere is very relaxed. They have a few games , pool table and karaoke nights. additional games available in the back almost like a private back patio.! They also have food pop-ups and we were told that their pizza pop-up is delicious so we will definitely come back to try it out

I'm genuinely confused by the positive reviews here; I can only imagine they're coming from people…read morewho attend specific events, because as a standard bar experience, this missed the mark completely. My husband and I stopped in on a Sunday for a quick drink before a movie, and the "vibe" was non-existent. They have four TVs at the bar, but the setup was bizarre, two were completely off and another was just frozen on a directory logo. The biggest issue, however, is the cleanliness--or lack thereof. The place is incredibly dirty. It feels like it hasn't had a deep clean in weeks, maybe longer. The bar top was disgusting, the floors were grimy, and even the woodwork looked like it hadn't seen a rag since opening day. They are charging $17 for "signature cocktails," which is bold for a spot that feels like a neglected dive bar. If you're going to charge premium prices, you have to at least wipe down the countertops. Service-wise, the bartender was friendly enough but low energy and minimal level of service. To make matters worse, a shift change happened while we were there, and the departing bartender made us close out our check and start a brand-new one with the next person. Why should the staff's administrative hand-off be the customer's issue? It's just unprofessional. The Valley has so many actual dive bars with character and plenty of high-end spots for a great cocktail; I'm not sure where this place is trying to fit in. It feels like someone bought it and just stopped caring. We won't be back.

Finally made it there. ambiance and vibe were my really nice. Drinks and service were great. Thank…read moreyou Raven for taking extra care of us. she was My only complaint (for management/owners) is that you do not have any Tiki mugs with your name on them. You Guys would make a killing with those. Will return to check on those mugs - lol.

Whether you've ever heard of a tiki dive bar or not, this is a solid choice. It doesn't pretend to…read morebe anything it's not. Fun decor, thematically appropriate old films on even older tv sets, an AC that works when it wants to... I was particularly wowed by the mugs they serve/sell. I collect them, and wouldn't expect Tiki No to boast such quality options. Hats off. No food, but they welcome outside eats. Bring in a whole thanksgiving turkey, they won't care. Just don't make a mess. 4 stars. Expected less, got more! Nice staff.

So, you have to be 21 to enter and that sucks. I took my grandson to play the old style big games…read moreand he looks much older and I did not know as we had no intention of drinking. They did not notice us and we had a great time, but I will wait until he is 21 to take him back because what I did was not cool, but we were there and we spent lots of money on games he loves. It is located the NoHo Arts District. The place seems huge, but it was not too crowded. I think I read it is 5400 sq ft. The staff is very nice and please don't be mad at them, he is over 6 feet tall. I can't wait to be able to take him, not to drink, but to play and play. The place is super clean and parking is okay.

Gotta give this place big credit-- games are very well maintained for their age, drink specials are…read morevery exciting, and the atmosphere is perfect for a fun night out. Don't worry if you forget about bringing cash, the bar can provide cash back for their quarter machine.

Kate & Jose provided us with the space and means for us to have our dreamt wedding come true! Their…read moreavailability, support and prompt help throughout the event from beginning to end was unparalleled and amazing, we can't thank them enough! Thank you Kate & Jose for everything!!! Maycols & Gustavo

First of all I would like to thank Kate and Jose for all of their help. They went above and beyond…read moreto ensure our wedding day went as smooth as possible. This rooftop is beautiful and I would highly recommend if your looking for a unique venue for any event. We have received so many compliments, and everyone was surprised to know it was located in the valley. They offer all heaters and ice chests. The venue also comes with tables and chairs but we chose to rent banquet size tables and chairs shown in the pictures. We went more for a "rustic" feel for our wedding. The only thumbs down is that their is no elevator, so it was a pain for us and all the vendors to carry things up and down. But I was told by the owner they are working on installing an elevator in the near future! Overall we are very happy with our decision of booking this lounge, we would do it all over again!

Love this place for everything! Ambience Service Food…read more Convenience My to go place when have visitors from out of LA

This was my first experience with Vitello's Restaurant and their Velvet Martini Lounge. On Saturday…read morenight, a group of 7 of us took our friend here for her birthday, and booked our table in the Velvet Martini Lounge because she wanted to listen to the jazz. Mary was our server, and it started out promising, she greeted us promptly and took our drink orders. It went downhill from there. By the end of the night, the person refilling our water was the best service we got all night, because he came around regularly to check and refill our glasses. It seemed like because there were 7 of us, so she got an automatic 20% gratuity, she didn't think she had to work for her tips, but the service was appalling. Honestly, the room was only half full, so it wasn't even that busy. Service: We had a friend show up late, and it took a long time to get someone's attention to bring a wine and water glass for her. I kept trying to waive someone down, or hoped that Mary would come check in, but no such luck. When the food arrived, they just dropped off the food and left, they didn't ask if I or anyone at the table wanted pepper or parmesan for our dishes, or needed anything else. My friend sitting across from me finally got someone's attention that was walking by to bring some pepper, and after doing her plate, he didn't ask if anyone else at the table wanted any. So I stopped him from leaving and asked the table if anyone else wanted pepper or parm. Myself and another friend wanted parm, but we were half way through our meals before it came. We were at the end of the meal before Mary even came back to check back on us. We ordered another bottle of wine because all of our glasses were empty. Mary just brought it to the table, opened it and then walked off without refilling any of the empty glasses. For dessert, we ordered one dessert to share, but everyone decided we would do after dinner martinis. Mary took the order for 5 people at the table and left without taking my order or my friend's order for our martinis, so we end up having to wait until she came back with the other 5 martinis to order ours. Food: It was bland, underwhelming and overpriced. I ordered the chicken piccata. The capers were the only thing that gave it flavor, its a dish that I didn't think you could make tasteless. The noodles did not taste fresh, almost rubbery. There are so many Italian places around Los Angeles that are the same price or cheaper that have higher quality and better tasting food. I ordered a chocolate martini, and the alcohol wasn't too overpowering, and it tasted just like drinking a dessert. We ordered two bottles of the Montepulciano that they had on their wine list, it was just okay, so if you are a wine person, then I recommend bringing your own bottle and just pay the corkage fee. Bill: They don't hand you the bill, which is a surprise for such a big group. They didn't give us the printed bill until we asked for it after paying. So when I checked it over, I was surprised that on top of the 20% automatic gratuity, there was also a 3.5% kitchen appreciation fee. Which I was told by the hostess as we were leaving you can ask to have removed before paying your bill. Doesn't seem like there is any transparency for that fee. It definitely felt painful to pay 23.5% in tips/fees for such appallingly bad service. Jazz: Saving grace for this place, that's the one star. Saturday night they had just a singer and a piano player. The singer's voice was beautiful and she took requests, so we requested La Vie en Rose before we left. She sang it in English vs. French, but she sang it beautifully. Vitello's has a great history, so if you are going to come here, then come here for the drinks and the jazz.

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!

The Green Room... I am not sure why service gets such a bad rating- never had any issues with that…read more I like their signature cocktails and food options... l am giving them 4 stars only because of the most recent experience that I had... I checked the hours, and it said this place closes at 11. My friend and I came at 9... and guess what... the place was closed. Why? I don't know. We were just told that they'd decided to close early that day. Mind you, Castaway was still open that night. Why would a bar close before its posted hours? ‍