We hosted an engagement celebration here tonight for my good friends James and Maui and it was…read moreabsolutely magical. From the moment we arrived, the team was incredibly accommodating, and having the owner, Adam, present and involved made the experience feel extra special. You can tell this place is run with real pride and passion. The space itself is stunning -- rich with history (we were told it was once Charlie Chaplin's studio and later a library), and you feel that character everywhere you look. Books line the walls, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere that's both elegant and inviting. The staff was attentive, kind, and on top of everything all evening, and the food was fantastic. And if you love wine, you are in very good hands -- their knowledge and selection are outstanding. Beautiful venue, wonderful people, unforgettable experience. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special night. Can't wait to go back!

This review is long overdue. I was here for a company holiday party and the service was…read moreexceptional. The ambiance and decor is lovely, classy, and inviting. We had the best time ever! I will definitely come back and bring my friends.

chill vibes great selection of wine and beer. i will definitely be back soon! great music!!!!read more

I wish I loved this place because the food and wine are delicious, but the staff is so incredibly…read morerude. Everything is so overpriced it feels like they are intentionally letting you know you are not good enough to be one of their customers. You can get this type of food and wine at 99 other places with nicer employees, easier parking and much less attitude. The staff behaves as if this was a high school not a wine bar. Do yourself a favor and don't come here. I highly recommend the classic LA ambience at other close by establishments such as The Oaks on Bronson, the Alley in Silverlake or The Cara on Western instead. This place is like a bad Ryan Murphy series. It takes itself way too seriously. I've given them over 4 chances to change my mind since I live around the corner, and they never cease to amaze me when it comes to their entitled snotty staff & overpriced alcohol plus the parking is absolutely impossible! I even had to help customers break out of the parking lot one evening because the gate closes at a particular hour, and the restaurant doesn't even bother to tell you the gates shut at a particular time way before the restaurant closes. you're on your own, good luck getting your car out! avoid this place like the plague. I wish I could get back to $500. I've spent here over the past two years.

Had a delicious chilled red and really lovely Friday night at Lolo…read more We ordered: - A bottle of the Mas Coutelou 5SO Formidable* - Olives* - Rigatoni alla vodka - Stracciatella ice cream Lolo can be trusted to provide a lovely ambiance. Tucked way, it feels like you've stumbled on a little oasis in East Hollywood. Offering candle lit tables and a very kind + helpful wine sommelier, Lolo is my go-to for a sweet night out. Recommend making reservations, but in case you can't the bar area is just as nice (can get packed).

Nice quiet spot for after work drinks. Came on a Thursday and it was pretty dead but that might…read morehave just been because of the World Cup. Unfortunately my friend does not drink as much wine as I do so we opted for a couple of glasses instead of a bottle. Well, EYE had a couple of glasses to her 1. I wasn't incredibly impressed with the by-the-glass selection considering this is a whole wine bar but I found a few that I enjoyed. The bread & honey butter as well as the asparagus were both great. Asparagus was lemony and delicious, in particular. The crispy weiser potatoes were also good -- could have been a little crispier I thought! Service was great and very quick but mind you we were pretty much the only people in the room

Everything about this night @ the Jack Johnson concert at the Hollywood Bowl was blissful. Simply…read moreblissful. I love a Jack crowd and I love the Bowl! The folks behind the bar at Anna's Wine Bar took care of all of our wine needs like pros, perfect balance of friendly + keeping it moving.

Really appreciate them allowing me to book a last minute reservation at 7:45 when they close at 8…read more They sat me right away and got my food out within 5-10 minutes. The service was friendly and they made sure to check on me a few times even while they were closing up shop. I ordered the Hanger steak which was pretty good! It was cooked well, juicy, and flavorful. It was topped with garlic and butter which helped add even more flavor. Admittedly, it feels overpriced for what you get, especially with it lacking any sides. It felt more like a nice snack than a full sized entree. Nonetheless, I'm sure if you get an appetizer, an entree, and a drink it'll be satisfying (though also costly). It's super conveniently located so you can head right to your seats once you're done eating and you can even hear the performances if the show starts while you're still there. Solid spot to kick it for a quick drink or bite to eat before the show!

Last Christmas I received a gift card for this spot from family and we finally used it. What a…read moregreat date night spot! Loved the vibes inside, we sat at the bar and had great attentive service throughout. We got a bottle of wine, chicken liver mousse toast, steak frites and crème caramel for dessert. All were delicious! The chicken liver mousse is a very healthy portion inside the bread & very rich. Glad we skipped on another side/plate or it would have been too much food. The steak frites were fantastic - the perfect cut of meat and cooked to perfection. One of the best steak frites I've had in the city!

Wasn't expecting to find a spot like this on this side of Koreatown, so I had to give it a shot…read more Quick heads up: parking's a hassle, so come in early to secure a spot. They've got indoor and outdoor seating. My party ended up getting seated right away. Our server was super friendly and walked us through the menu. Food came out fast and was paced perfectly. The Caesar beef tartare caught me off guard in the best way: great flavors with a nice hint of acidity. The steak frites was solid too, though the steak-to-fries ratio was off and the aioli came out a bit cold. The vibe is great with tons of natural light, but the tables are crammed way too close together, so it's tough to hear your own party's conversation when others are having conversations near by. A little more breathing room would go a long way. Still, glad I checked it out.

Tucked within (at the back of) Mother Wolf, Bar Avoja has its own vibe, its own reservation system,…read moreand its own menu. It's a lounge in every sense -- bigger than you'd expect, lots of armchairs and cushions, low tables, and just enough dim lighting (one small lamp per table) to set the mood. We showed up around 6:30pm on a Saturday and it was pretty empty, which honestly made for a lovely, relaxed start to the evening. A heads up if you're coming with a vegetarian: the food menu is limited, and vegetarian options are slim. There were really only three when we visited: * Sfincione All'Aglione: garlic knot-style bread, tasty but I actually prefer the sfincione over at Mother Wolf * Frittatina alla Norma: rigatoni-style lasagne cut into fried squares, served with sauce. A fun concept, but mostly tasted like the breading and fried flavor. * Fried squash blossoms: we skipped these Our waiter did offer an off-menu margherita pizza for my vegetarian friend, which was a nice touch. As a non-vegetarian, I had the hamburger - usually a Thursday-only item that they extended through Mother's Day weekend - and while it was good (hot, crunchy fries included), $38 felt steep and honestly... at a Roman Italian bar, I'd probably just order off the actual menu next time. The cocktails are where this place really shines: * Morso Di Vita: passion fruit forward with tomato and basil -- excellent, would reorder immediately * Robusta: ginger forward, light and refreshing * Sole Dorato: billed as a spicy margarita, served with an adorable little honey stick One tip: ask about dessert! We weren't offered it and almost missed out. So glad we asked because we ended up with: * Budino al gianduia (I think, no photo of dessert menu): amazing. Crunchy bits on top, thick chocolate ganache layer. Get this. * Passion fruit mandarin sorbet: light, tart, refreshing - a great way to finish Service was friendly throughout and the pacing felt easy. Overall I'd go back for the cocktails & vibe and to actually explore the non-vegetarian menu more. Currently on Inkind if you want a discount! Parking: Hollywood meters can be tricky - I'd suggest heading south on Wilcox where you can usually find something a few blocks into the neighborhood. Or just do valet and enjoy the night.

Tucked away in a shared space with MotherWolf, this bar is truly a vibe. We had terrific cocktails…read moreand the food is k point. It's a fairly limited menu but the food is from MotherWolf so it's pizza-focused but delicious. We had the garlic knot, the Cesar salad atop pizza, squash blossoms and finished with some delicious gelato (pistachio yum!) The atmosphere is mood lighting (dark!) so I couldn't take good photos but I did manage one of the cocktails *Morso di vida (recommended and amazing!)

The outstanding selection of several niche brands of wines are one thing, the relaxing ambiance…read morethat is fueled by Chacarera tunes, the warm lighting and the vibrant vibes of the regulars who frequent this place is another, but the true gem of this wine studio, and the reason one decides to come back three times in a row, is the service of one impeccable entity called Hannah. She fills the place with light, joy and laughter and lets you forget about the outside world by letting you sink into a world of enjoyment, pleasure and absolute peace. "Spin The Bottle Wine Studio" is nothing short of an oasis of delicious, fruity pours and fantastic, eclectic company because Hannah provides such an inviting, sweet atmosphere that makes you feel like you've landed in paradise, right in the very heart of Toluca Lake. It's all about the cozy vibe. And that vibe IS Hannah.

Good spot for a glass of wine, good selection of reds, less so for whites or sparkling. It is close…read morefor us, but it can be very loud, and doesn't really have a chill outside space, it's on the (busy) street. Feels a little like a bar vs a wine bar. Nibbles on the menu are good, and service was great. Not the place for a quiet convo over a glass of wine but perfect to meet some neighbors and chat with folks are the bar.

Steak frites- 5 stars (A) Cacío Pepe- 5 stars…read more Service- 3 stars- the people are attentive but don't smile or engage much. It's feels passive aggressive.

If you are going to host a wedding at your establishment, do us a favor and close down the…read morerestaurant. I have been coming to Lemon Grove for pre show dinners and recommended this place to friends and family because I always had a good experience and the food, drinks, and service have been great. This last time was an unfortunate exception. I brought my sister and brother in law for their first time here before seeing Phantom of the Opera. Before entering the building we were asked if we were headed to Lemon Grove and if we had a reservation. Soon as we walk into the door, same question. Yes we did have a reservation. After taking the elevator upstairs, we were approached AGAIN by a man (towering over me and standing really close in an intimidating way) asking AGAIN if we are indeed here for Lemon Grove and if we have a reservation. He informed us that we was asking only because there was a wedding on the property. I did not appreciate being interrogated by three individuals asking if we had a reservation. And then we had to check in with TWO hostess. When we checked in with what I assume is the main hostess for Lemon Grove, I gave her my name and it took a while for us to be seated. We're just standing there waiting. Do you not believe we have a reservation? By the time the interrogations were over and our reservation was finally confirmed, we were seated. I will say that one pleasant part of the evening was our server. She had been my server when I brought my parents here (months ago) and she still remembered me. That was a nice touch. Our server was great and accommodating! No issues with her at all! I had ordered the steak frites which tasted great and was cooked to my liking. My brother in law ordered the same thing and said the fries were really good! By the time I had a few fries left on my plate, I was asked by someone who wasn't our server if I was done. I said no I am still working on it. After a couple of more fries, and barely five minutes later, I was asked AGAIN by a different person if I was done. Clearly y'all wanted to rush us out of there so I said yes I'm done (so I wouldn't be bothered again). When we finally left, the last man who asked us if we had a reservation, pointed us towards the direction of the elevator. Sir, I am not blind I know where I am going. I can see the exit. I had no intention of crashing the wedding. From the interrogations, to being rushed out of the restaurant, I will never come back here again. In the future, close down the restaurant if you are hosting a wedding. You are already double dipping by making money off the wedding and regular restaurant patrons, but it's not fair to regular customers being treated the way we were because of an event. Lastly, your bartender sucks at making an Old Fashioned. Who makes an Old Fashioned with crushed ice? It's one large ice cube. And when you do screw up, don't strain the watered down Old Fashioned into a new glass with a large ice cube. Make a new one...properly.