Was in town visiting our son, daughter-in-law, and our new granddaughter and they took us out for…read moredinner to celebrate the new grandpa's birthday. My son didn't make a reservation because it was a Wednesday night and he didn't think it would be crowded. But with 5 adults and a baby carriage, we had to wait for the right table because the somewhat small restaurant was full. We soon got a good spot and ordered the shrimp ceviche and the pan fried dumplings for appetizers. The ceviche was served on a bed of crispy noodles and it was refreshing and satisfying. The dumplings were crispy, not greasy, and flavorful. For dinner, we got 2 orders of japchae and 3 orders of bibimbap. With 2 Korean-born children and having visited the country, those are among our family's favorite dishes. And they did not disappoint. The japchae noodles were just right. They were not too firm and not too soft and well-seasoned. With a mixture of veggies, meat, mushrooms, eggs, and that delectable sauce, the bibimbap tickled and satiated the tastebuds. I told the server there was a birthday at the table and she brought out an excellent creme brulee with a candle in it. My husband and I didn't pay the bill. But the prices were reasonable with most of the entrees costing less than $20 each. We have four more days in town and may very well make another visit to indulge in that scrumptious food.

Where to begin... The place is unassuming, very clean and the service is exceptional. The food is…read morea wonderful fusion on Asian flavors. The shrimp ceviche is a well balanced starter. The menu is a fantastic playground of flavor for your palate. My last visit my server was Anthony and he was very busy that day but provided great care of us. This is a must try if you are in Toluca Lake area. Michelin star worthy

If you are a fan of whiskey, this is your spot. Lots of…read moreoptions. If you aren't a fan of whiskey, you should still come to this spot. Great selection of whiskey, cocktails, food, DJ, plenty of seating- inside and outside, and back outdoor seating that's pet friendly. You can order at the bar but some tables have a QR code to simply order at your table and they will bring everything out to you. Make sure you have your id ready. Burgers are a great option but that French Dip Is amazing!! Loaded with meat, SOFT BREAD, side of horseradish. and dipping in tasty au jus... perfect!! They have some fry options like seasoned, garlic parm, and spicy. The spicy fries have a great kick! And PLUS they are beef tallow fries. There's plenty of parking as well- street or lot. Great place for a date, happy hour, birthdays, and meeting up with friends!

From the outside, it's hard to tell that Forman's has an awesome bar and outside patio…read more Inside, you'll find a full service bar with seating in the middle and on the sides. Specializing in whiskey, they also feature local brews from solid brewers like Paperback Brewing from Glendale. I tried the Bunny With a Chainsaw from Paperback - very smooth and easy drinking despite it being a double hazy IPA. If you're not into hoppy beers, this is the one for you. There were nine of us, so we used the outside patio area. Each table comes with its own QR code and you can have your own tab which makes it easy to order when you're in a large group. Lit up with outdoor patio lights with a cork oak tree in the middle, it's scenic enough with a casual, yet lively atmosphere. I ordered the fish tacos ($11) which came with two tacos, the fish itself was a frozen deep fried fillet, a bit on the tough side, however the rest of the taco fillings were fresh. Also tried the Brussels sprouts with balsamic reduction ($12) - these were done right! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Would come back to try out their other drinks and food!

I'm not a huge brunch guy but this place was solid. I got the omelette with Kalamata olives and…read morefeta and it was really good. Eggs were light and fluffy. They did my potatoes well done (which I requested) and my ice tea was refilled twice. Bread was served with the eggs which I used as a giant cracker for them. The pancake was ok. I asked them to make it chocolate chip and they very lightly sprinkled some in, despite me getting charged. It's not about the money. It's brunch. The very financial equation for brunch is horribly off from the customer side hahaha It's that when a big guy like me wants chocolate on his breakfast cake circle, load that thing up! No one is ordering pancakes to "kinda be bad." Lol It's cake. Syrup was awesome and butter was non-existent. Tiny little plastic butter lids. Hard as a rock. Get a ramekin of butter next time! You are doing your fancy glass bottle of syrup a disservice by its butter equivalent looking like the kid who didn't get picked for dodge ball. The ambiance was 10/10. I actually just changed it from 4 to 5 stars. Looked like a cool east coast breakfast diner. Smelled like coffee and sun. The manager or owner came in (fit skinny super tan guy) and knew several tables. Even started helping out with bussing and stuff because it was slammed. You love to see that.

OMR PLATE with fruit…read more Good mix of flavors , would order again :) And always great service ofc!

Celebrated a friend's birthday here last night and it was a blast…read more Typical friday busy night. The bar has two TV's to watch sports with multiple couch and tables to hang out. Music was kinda loud that it was kinda hard to converse with friends. Bartenders we're nice, although it took awhile for our orders to be served. Quesadilla and garlic fries we're not bad choices. I Just can't say the same to the chicken tenders. Parking is residential so a little walk shouldn't be a problem. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to visit this bar again.

My friends and I were looking for a board game bar and this was the only one around us. It's under…read morenew management and needs a lot of help. Pros: free parking in the back, bartender is friendly, food is offered, space is large. Cons: food and drinks were bad, games were minimal, damaged, with pieces everywhere, staff was off putting Examples: - my friend ordered a hot chocolate and said it was the worst she's ever had. The water to powder ratio made it more like tea. She asked for more powder. They brought out a Swiss Miss packet, and made passive aggressive comments about how they were going above and beyond for her and they should charge her double (she's not a picky person so for her to complain you know it's bad) - we only found three games in the place but they were small plastic things like flick the ball into the hoop with all pieces out of the boxes and laying randomly under a tv tray behind a bar table - the food wasn't very good - the waiter didn't remember he needed my payment for the two hours I was there - the menu was basically non existent because their fryer was down and so they couldn't offer most items - it was dark and hard to see anything - the owner and her relative took over our hangout for around 30-40 min, asking us to bring in our "actor friends" and help them get more business.

I had dinner here with my family and we thoroughly enjoyed the food…read more The sautéed mushrooms, grilled asparagus, rainbow trout, broccolini, & capellini with chicken were all delicious. The trout and asparagus really stood out. I'm going to be craving the trout when I'm back home. The bread grilled with duck fat was unhinged and extremely decadent. For dessert, I recommend the split-- talk about decadent layers of flavors and textures! I need to learn how bruleéd bananas are made now, because that was a whole revelation. We also tried the flourless chocolate cake, which wasn't sweet and had a salty crust. It was a bit too grown-up of a set if flavors for the kid who ordered it. I loved the port soaked cherries that came with it, though. The berry shortcake was lovely, but didn't hold a candle to the split. Our server, Jenna, was lovely and took great care of us. Overall, we had a great time.

I always enjoy this restaurant because their food is high-quality! I ordered a almond milk latte…read moreand it was delicious! The coffee taste, fresh and smooth! I got a lettuce wrap, a chipotle, chicken sandwich, and that was delicious! The bacon is the best bacon I have ever had that was in the sandwich! The chicken was cooked to perfection! I did order a Caesar salad with ranch dressing. Because it was my birthday, the waitress brought out chocolate ice cream that had pieces of cacao nibs! The ice cream was amazing! The restaurant is really cute and two levels! I was impressed with how colorful the building was and the chandeliers!

I absolutely love this restaurant. Everything from the food, environment, and the service is top…read morenotch and one of the best places in LA to enjoy. I came here on a first date and their manager Steve was super attentive and made sure our experience was perfect.

Manager Steve saved the day/afternoon! Thank you again sir…read more The happy hour food was delicious and Josh provided exemplary service. See you again soon!

This place is SO cool!!! It was my first time here and when you get inside, you're in a small room…read morethat just has a hostess stand and some seats to wait. Once the hostess sits you, she opens a secret door that doesn't even look like a door and you're transported into a pirate themed restaurant! The vibes were amazing and the customer service was great! When I went it was a 15 min wait for a table so I ended up just going to the bar and got served right away. The drinks and food were really delicious and I want to try everything on the menu! I got the fish & chips and I am blown away by how many dipping sauces you can get! Their fries were the perfect amount of crispy and I loved that the malt vinegar came in a spray bottle. I'll definitely be back to try more things!! Can't recommend this place enough!

Came back during the weekday. Max is charismatic, we had him again. No rush attitude…read more Enjoyed the toucans better than one and the tastiest part of my husbands meal. He got the fish tacos which were way too big physically for the little tacos. As well he asked for a spring salad and it looked like they opened a bag of lettuce and just dumped it out. Now I had the Kaluau pork tacos and those were delicious. As well the sweet potato fries. The house ketchup did not have much of a taste.

I went to Morrison for my dog's 9th birthday! I had seen online that this is a dog friendly spot…read moreand wanted to try it out. The patio was perfect! Plenty of shade and seating. The servers brought out water dishes and treats on a silver tray for the dogs- true service! I missed happy hour, but tried a themed cocktail, the onion rings, and the truffle burger. It was all great! My friends and I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food and our server was great. It seemed like a lot of regulars were there, which helped contribute to the overall good vibes. Dog friendly- YES! We loved it!

Visited Morrisons a couple times so far and each time was very pleasant. The staff here are super…read morefriendly and I noticed how they treat regulars - remembering their names and orders. That says a lot about the staff. Our server, she was a young lady, was on top of everything and really made our time here enjoyable. I came here for happy hour on a Tuesday was surprised to find out they do $2 tacos and $5 margaritas. Let me tell you, the tacos are delicious and the margaritas are STRONG. It's a hell of a good time. I really enjoyed the chicken taco and carne asada taco. The meats were juicy and very flavorful. I also ordered their nachos, chili cheese fries and bread pudding. The nachos were made perfectly with the chips being thin and crispy. They used a couple different cheeses and the jalapeños were a nice touch. Definitely ordering it again, I can do without the chili cheese fries. It was good but it wasn't amazing. Their bread pudding was HUGE and I can see why it's one of the popular items here. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft and gooey in the inside. Morrisons is definitely a fun place to be. Perfect to enjoy happy hour, catch the games on, and hang out friends. They have plenty of seating inside and outdoor with heat lamps. They are dog and kid friendly as well

Amazing service!!Chard is the best the new menue is great and the atmosphere is so cool!read more

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!!

Located inside the Amarano Hotel, FYC Bar and Kitchen is upbeat, cozy and sheik. There is seating…read moreat the bar, couches and comfy chairs spread throughout. The food has been good during my visits. Some of my favorites are the sliders, parmesan fries and chicken wings. Check out the drink specials, the classic margarita, spicy passionfruit Paloma and bouquet of roses are tasty. Harvey the bartender is awesome. You may get a magic trick out of him on a good night. There is a 23% gratuity charge for a group of 6 or more. I was not happy about this on one of my visits, specifically because I was not informed by a waitstaff. Nice place, low key location, great service and good food.

I had no idea this charming place existed until my darling friends invited me to join them for…read moreHappy Hour. Located inside Hotel Amarano (also a hidden gem), FYC (For Your Consideration) emits a classy ambience and a cozy vibe. This is a place where celebrities will come to dine because their privacy is respected. It's intimate enough for date night but also a perfect spot to catch up with friends. Of course, Te-See & I are always dressed to the nines regardless of where we go, but this time our fashionable wardrobe was the perfect attire for this chic lounge. Libby (director of sales & marketing) even came over to tell us how fabulous we both looked. We had an enjoyable conversation with her, and she told us many wonderful things about Hotel Amarano. I'll definitely recommend it to visitors and may even book a staycation for myself. Norm the bartender was friendly and attentive - engaging us with lively banter. I had the Bouquet of Roses - a refreshing combination of Kettle One Peach & Orange Blossom vodka, Lillet Rosé, Rosé wine, & peach purée. It was perfect for the summer evening. Te-See had the Spicy Passionfruit Paloma - minus the spicy. It was also very tasty. Anton also had the Paloma but spicy. I compared the two and liked the spicy version better. I had to leave before food was ordered but my friends said that the Shrimp Cocktail and Parmesan fries were delicious and ample enough to share. I really liked the vibe of this place and look forward to coming back. *Valet for the hotel or street parking.