If this review was based on vibes alone? Easy 5 stars. The Living Room is giving Hollywood glam meets chic lounge. The lighting, decor, and overall aesthetic are beautiful, and the garden dining area is a whole vibe. But whew... the food and service didn't match. Service? Slow. And not even "it's packed" slow, just slow for no reason. We came on a Friday, it wasn't crowded, and somehow drinks and food still took forever. We had plans to catch a show at the Pantages, and our waiter reassured us we'd make it on time. Food and drinks were very "looks good on the menu" but that's about it. My husband ordered the Red Smoke and baby, where was the smoke? Where was the mezcal?? It tasted like watered-down juice. (0/5) The "Let It Roll" sushi saved the night a little. Pretty solid. (4/5) The Smashed Cucumber Salad? I'm still confused why it's called that because it's literally just a regular garden salad in disguise. (3/5) I ordered the short rib curry bowl and I still can't tell you what it tasted like. Too many flavors fighting for attention. Not horrible, just confusing. And the noodles were soggy. (2.5/5) Lava cake for dessert was decent. (3.5/5) They do have valet and validate ($5 off), which is nice. read more

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pretty decent food and great service. our server, which I believe his name was Jeremy, was very helpful and friendly. The food was pretty good. I got the strip loin which came with the meat as well as a salad. both were good. I had also gotten French fries which were a pretty good portion size for $10. It's very much a living room with no traditional seating which I was surprised by but it is in the name. Pretty good restaurant. read more

Andrew, our server was AWESOME! This restaurant, bar, lounge is located at the W Hotel in Hollywood. The vibe was upscale, classy, hipster and glamorous all combined into one. The minute I turned from the lobby and and saw the "Living Room" I was blown away with the simple color scheme and the attention to details in the decor. We chose to sit outside in the outdoor garden (There There) as it was a warm evening and the light was still out. For dinner, I ordered the Thai Style Chicken salad. The portion was generous and it was refreshing. My friends got the Hamachi Tiradito, and the Dungeness Crab Tostada. They both loved their dishes. For dessert, I got the white miso, and green matcha cheesecake. This is a MUST in my opinion. It was creative and not your typical cheesecake. I was intrigued by the combination of miso and matcha, and that's why I ordered it. The tart was crispy and the flavors went well together; each not overpowering the other and not overly sweet combined. Cafe Goldie is open for breakfast. It is in a similar location in the back of the Living Room. The cafe was gorgeous. The ice latte was delicious and the pastries looked good. The prices are on the higher end. If you are in town for a show at the Pantages, this is a great venue for lunch or dinner as it is literally located right across from the theatre. There is valet parking available on site. read more

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We stayed at W Hollywood and had lunch and late night to-go drinks from this restaurant and bar. This is the hotel lobby bar and very stylish. The lunch menu was quite small but the items were very good. We enjoyed tuna tartare, shishito peppers and wagyu sliders. The martinis were very well made. I just didn't like the blue pineapple iced tea. It tasted weird. The service was very friendly each time we were here. The prices were not bad for a hotel in the heart of Hollywood. But the portions were bite sized. It's a good place to have drinks and light bites if you are staying at the hotel. read more

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Patron be ware! They charge a 18% service fee and still expect you to tip! Now if that hasn't turned you off...the food and atmosphere is really lovely! Their pasta with asparagus was chef kiss and it's a cute place to come before the theater that's across the street. read more

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The bar had a nice presentation and calming atmosphere. We ordered two gin martinis with a lemon twist, bao buns and gyoza. The bao buns were a bit sweeter than I anticipated but the pillowy buns made up for it. The gyoza were in a nice spicy sauce with green beans to crunch on. I really enjoyed the gyoza flavors and texture. The service was quick and enjoyed a quick drink and snack before our night's festivities. read more

Living Room - Bao Buns and Gyoza - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came here after see Shucked at the Pantages, which we laughed all the way through. We sat at a table where we could get a great view of the Capital Records tower and much more, which was really nice. My wife and I split a Thai chicken salad which was delicious and I got fries, which were very good and I split them with our friends at the table. Our server, Samantha C, was great! There were a couple mistakes that the kitchen possibly made with dairy on the salad and Samantha took it back and got us a new one. She was also very friendly and has a great sense of humor. One thing to note when getting the bill is that they add an 18% service charge. Samantha was so good I will say I added an extra tip. I won't be surprised if we go there again before or after a play at the Pantages. read more

I was there in preparation to see Wicked play at Pantages and had a good time. Seated right away and hostess took our drink order. Minutes later received them then took entrees. I had the burger no cheese with fries well done. It was very good and staff was attentive. Restrooms were clean. Only non alcoholic drinks have free refills. Hope to get back to try other items. read more

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Kind of our go to when we go to see a show at the Pantages, the Living Room is located in the W Hotel and it never disappoints. Great location with a wonderful ambiance, our server was happy and witty quick to get us going on a culinary adventure. We all leaned towards the fresh fish and each dish was amazing. Hydrating with delicious cocktails from the bar and so unique. The menu offers a great variety of dishes with so many choices. This is a great place to get a wonderful meal for any occasion when in Hollywood. For us we valet park at the W enjoy great cocktails and cuisine then walk across the street to the Pantages. Don't miss out on the Living Room, it does not disappoint. Bon appetitto read more

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Stayed at the W Hotel and wanted to make sure we used the $42 destination fee they charge so it doesn't go to waste. Hence, dining at the Living Room for dinner. We decided to sit outside, which was very cozy and comfortable. The space is surrounded by tall buildings so it didn't feel cold. I'm not sure if there's an indoor dining area other than at their bar. So yeah, I didn't do my homework on that; not very Yelp Elite of me... THE FOOD. - Little Gem Caesar | Added chicken for $8 more. Good portion with lots of flavor (and cheese). You rarely see anchovies as part of a Caesar salad nowadays, but they had it and I loved it. Highly recommend. - Turkey Club Sandwich | Layered meats, cheeses, and vegetables between toasted bread. It was actually pretty good, but it may be due to the mayo slathered in there. We chose shoestring fries; golden crispiness and delicious. THE DRUNK DRINKS. - That Purple Drink | Sweet and floral with subtle citrus notes. Seriously awesome, highly recommend. - The Sour | Yea, it's strong and quite sour. Not my favorite, I know this now. THE PARKING. If you're staying at the hotel, you probably valet parked and paid a pretty penny for it. Other than that, you can go to other parking structures nearby and pay a lower rate. COMING BACK? If we end up staying at this hotel again one day, we would definitely dine here again... because of the $42 destination fee. But the food's great too! read more

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It's a beautiful room, and seems more like a bar/lounge than a restaurant. Which makes sense I guess, because it is basically the lobby of the W Hotel. It's a good (but pricey) choice for a light meal & cocktail before a show at the Pantages. Our server, Jeremy was very funny and attentive. It took a bit to get any attention though! We had given ourselves plenty of time, so weren't worried. Definitely recommend giving yourself that extra time if you need to leave for a show! We had a cocktail...martini with blue cheese stuffed olive for my husband and a Damn Good Margarita for myself. My drink was delicious. Very refreshing, and a unique flavor with the addition of the carrot juice. Then we share the beef sliders, fried chicken sliders, and sweet & sour beets. And a side of fries, which were really good. We enjoyed everything. They automatically add an 18% service fee, and we added a bit more tip. They also validate parking, which gives you $5 off the price. ($38!!!) So, for me, not a destination restaurant but definitely convenient. read more

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Food is really good! It was bought out and the food is so delicious and ambience so very beautiful. Especially at night it is cool and classy. Hey they even had a small awards night here! The seating is spacious enough for privacy and yet cozy enough for larger groups. The menu item prices were a bit high but reasonable for the area. Definitely nice vibe here for a sexy night out or just to catch up on roof top. Came here for pre theater dinner and food came out fast with very attentive service. Walking distance to Pantages! read more

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Breakfast portion was large and delicious. We got great service from our server and food came out in about 10 minutes; they walked down the spiral Staircase and brought them directly to our table. Ambiance is cozy, relaxing as you are surrounded by art-deco, elegant furniture and lighting. Highly recommended! read more

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The server was sooooo pretentious. As soon as we were approached, we asked if the service would be enough time to get us to our show at the Pantages. His answer was "we've been doing this for decades, yes" and rolled his eyes. Not a great start. Our sushi roll was tasteless. The drinks were ok, nothing to write home about. Won't be going back the next time we see a show at the pantages. So unfortunate, given the location. read more

Four of us went to eat there prior to a show at the Pantages, because it was very conveniently located. Beautiful room, but insanely overpriced. We ordered two smash burgers ($26 each) which were not nearly as good as an In-N-Out Double Double and two crab tostadas ($28). When we ordered the burgers, the waiter asked if we wanted regular fries or Parmesan Truffle fries with the burgers. We picked truffle. When the bill came, we were changed $18 each for truffle fries. We asked the waiter about it and were told either type of fries was $18 and considered an "extra". With three over priced drinks and two coffees, the bill came to $278 including tax and automatic tip. It is great place to go, if you want to waste money and leave hungry. read more

Food is soooo good but the vibe is weird, it's kind of a shared space with the hotel lobby so we were eating and the people next to us were just on their laptop working. Very chill and laid back read more

I did not have high expectations of this place as it's inside of a hotel but I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. The food was decent, but I was especially appreciative of the top notch service. I am staying at the hotel and trust me, after all day driving in LA, it is nice to not have to get in my car for dinner. It is not the most economical option but it's convenient and the experience was enjoyable. read more

Everything about this place was so sad and created an awful experience. They do not have service during lunch on a weekday for starters. There is one guy at the barista area who is overwhelmed and could not take simple directions. We asked for salt four times for the tasteless salad and hot sauce three times. Also, ordered extra chicken and he forgot to add it after I confirmed after ordering. Every meal was so tasteless and should have gone anywhere else. The management should be ashamed of themselves. Be better. read more

PROS: Staff was friendly and polite. Ambiance was nice. Food was good. Cons: check in and dining space is a little difficult to identify for a first timer. Also, very difficult to speak to a person affiliated with the restaurant that can make changes to your reservation. The online system only allowed me to reserve for five people, so I had to call the restaurant directly to make a larger reservation. That proved to be very challenging. I left messages but no one returned my call. Super con: food was simply too over-priced and the selection was very, very limited. I had dinner on January 2nd, 2025, and the dinner menu was not available to view online. Some of my party ordered from the wicked Pre-theater menu. The tuna tartar appetizer was delicious. The Caesar salad was definitely a different take on the traditional preparation. The most disappointing feature of our meal was definitely the fried chicken. It was literally no more than a handful of chicken nuggets in a small bowl for $30. And though the sushi roll was quite delicious, $28.00 was just too much. And though the short rib was delicious and beautiful, the cut was very, very fatty. read more

For such an iconic place, i expected more. Marriott has been hard at work to remove cost and personality from the property. You can taste it in the food, see it in the overall design Nd experience it with the staff. The formula seems to be to appeal to everyone and the result is a lifeless property that blends in rather than standing out. My Caesar salad was bland and the chicken was chewy. Myself and another patron both noticed that the manager failed stop by over to introduce themselves to ask how we enjoyed the food / drinks--despite the fact that we were the only 2 people at the bar. A great opportunity to be a brand ambassador for the property. Staff was indifferent to the point of being rude and ignorant. In addition, the latest remodel removed an outdoor bar which was a favorite of hotel guests and visitors. But the final gaffe was to change the Drai's space on the roof into an event space versus lounge for guests to take in the amazing views of the capital records building, downtown LA and the Hollywood sign. What a disaster. read more

Had some drinks waiting for a show at the Pantages. Decor is nice but service a little slow and inattentive at first $20 drinks to be expected in Hollywood. Nothing to write home about but a nice place to hang out before the show. read more

Poor customer service! Picky about seating even when there were plenty of seats available! Don't want to jump to conclusions about them being racist (specifically a heavy set guy with ponytail being very rude and catty before manager arrived) but maybe. I was very uncomfortable about the service. It's a beautiful place for service to be so poor. I was made to feel very uncomfortable by host staff! Manager got to work as we were leaving. He seemed to be very understanding but too little too late. Offered nothing. We were a nice-sized pretty conservative group spending lots of money celebrating a friend's 50th birthday. Seats everywhere yet we were told rudely they were reserved for a party that would arrive in an hour. No one ever came to sit in them. Because of this I wouldn't go back. read more

Living Room - $30 sidecar. I had 2 ;) - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The newly decorated Living Room and patio is very beautiful. However, The lunch menu is horrible. They have about 5 items to choose from the drink specials are subpar, nothing really looks good. I was hoping this would be my get out the office and have a nice lunch spot weekly. On another visit I had the vegan pastrami and it is very good as well as 2 espresso martini drinks. The drinks were delicious but just don't drink too many. I was sleep/awake for two days. I hope they improve the menu with more vegan options not just a sandwich sometimes that's just too much food. But not just the vegan food needs an upgrade, the entire menu needs upgrading. As pricey as the dishes are you'd think there would be more delectable plates. read more

Insanely overpriced for super average food. Did I say it is insanely overpriced. Needed a quick lunch before a play at the pantages and was throughly disappointed . read more

Another scammy LA place hiding their massive service charge. 17% tip for $20 drinks is ridiculous. read more

Living Room - 17% service charge in small print - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We conveniently had before show drinks/apps and dinner after our show at The Pantages right across the street. The hotel is still having construction done, with that said The Living Room looks great and updated for a lounge. While waiting for their restaurant to open, it's not super functional to eat dinner at their small tables and awkwardly paired couches. Besides that, our service and food were excellent! Olive was our server for dinner and she was really nice and helpful. We tried: the shoestring fried zucchini, chai donuts, burger + fries, and crispy salmon. Very yummy! $5 discount on your valet parking once validated. read more

Celebrated a milestone birthday on Saturday, pulled into Valet, advised where I was going and asked how much the fee would be, I was quoted $15, she directed me where to go and I joined my party. The food was good drinks were better. As our party grew to the reserved amount we secured another chair from an empty table but were told another reservation was coming an hour later, yet our party was there and growing out of the area given. After rearranging ourselves we managed to fit everyone and continued with libations and food. The bar area is beautiful, however the outside is gorgeous, the color palette is inviting, warm, enticing and selfie ready at every corner. We concluded our party, received our validation from the beautiful ladies who checked us in and proceeded to valet, upon providing our tickets we were met with the rudest and unprofessional manager trying to charge us double of the quoted price, we explained explicitly what were told by his employees and he would need to take that up with them, refusing to listen and hear anything other than his rehearsed spill, we went back to the hotel to complain and were met with a head of security who was appalled and understood the miscommunication that had occurred, he then proceeds to walk to the valet office and comeback with comp validation stickers. We thanked him and went to retrieve our vehicles, there were a party in front who misplaced their ticket yet the manager would not have them step aside to take ours he was determined to be rude and make us wait, so we asked the couple if would kindly step aside to locate their ticket, they obliged and we handed our tickets. He was visibly mad and delayed our vehicles which resulted in no tips for the drivers. My advice park on the street. read more

The Service: Full bar. Small bar, about 6 bar stools. But there are more seating area in the lobby (The Station).There is a small TV at the bar. Drinks price are reasonable. Great place to hang out. There are two big community tables that have charging station for your electronic devices. Bonus! The Parking: Valet parking or street metered read more

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The place has gone down hill. The old fashion and glass of red wine I had here was not good or fresh. Food selections should be improved as there is not much else at the W to eat. Overall, will be back just because of the close proximately to the theater but I do hope they fix the drinks at minimum. Also, it would not hurt for the place to redo the living room decor... it is dated at this point. read more

The Living Room is the indoor and outdoor lounge area at the W Hotel. I met up with a fellow board member here to talk council business as it was the place he suggested. I was down for trying it as I've always wondered about the lounge at the W. We sat outside on the patio and the place had a good crowd and so it was good we came earlier when we did to score a seat. The drinks were on the pricey side though, I believe we paid $15 for each The Summertime cocktail we both had and we had two of them. I also hadn't eaten so I ordered the Cheeseburger which for all intents and purposes was fairly basic but still a price tag of $15. We also shared some fries which were good, crisp and hot. The Cheeseburger was not the greatest I've had so I would definitely pass on this. The patty seemed a little mushy to me. The Summertime drink was well-made and on the stronger side so we know we got our $15 value. They have a fire pit outside and I'm not all that sure about the crowd as it seemed to be a lot of wannabes who just wanted to hang out in a nice place but didn't seem like they could really afford to partake all that much in the libations and food. It's supposed to get hopping later in the evening but we didn't stick around long enough for that. It's a good place to probably meet up for cocktails but just know it's pricey and the food is just alright. It's conveniently located above the Hollywood and Vine Red Line station so do everyone a favor and get off the freeways and take the metro if you come to Hollywood. Thank you. read more

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This place is the bar/small bites lobby place of the W. There are about a dozen central seats in the large open lobby (with chargers), another dozen on sofas to the side, and some outdoor ones (it was cold nite, this wasn't occupied - I suspect this is awesome with normal LA weather) and a bar area with a TV. Cocktails are about $15. The wait staff was very fast (we were there during a change of staff and had a smooth hand-off and great service). Easy conversation levels. ps we came back two nights later to have another bite and there was live band but the volume was SO LOUD we left after 30 seconds. The W management and Living Room team need to work this out. read more

My wife and I along with some friends hung out here after a night out in Hollywood. Overall the ambience was awesome not to be unexpected for the W hotel. We got there late so we needed a hotel room key showing we were guests; not that this is required for the majority of the day or evening but was nice late at night to limit capacity. The servers were pretty fast given the crowd. The drinks were good but definitely steeply priced. The vibe of the crowd was also hip and trendy. Overall cool spot to hang out in Hollywood. read more

It seems that it REALLY depends on what's happening here, what the crowd is like. I've stayed at the W now three times, and every time, as I walk past, it's a different vibe. I've experienced: 1. Hipster night 2. Gay punk night 3. "Gatsby" theme night 4. Am I watching Jersey Shore? 5. Everyone looks sleepy and bored 6. Cliche LA pretentious. Bottom line: You should know what you're getting by looking around on the interwebs before showing up, or you could find your vibe and their vibe to be a mismatch. Gorgeous space though. Designers should be applauded. read more

This bar is inside the W Hollywood, near the corner of Hollywood and Vine. It is an awful neighborhood of tattoo shops, strip clubs and weirdness. It is also next to a subway station, which in LA is also very weird. However, go inside and it is typical W fantastic. It is very sleek and modern, but still warm and inviting. I met a friend at the Living Room, which is essentially a lobby bar. It was a large open space with big flat couches and a long bar area. They also have an outside patio area, but it was in the evening in January, so it was deserted. The service was a bit spotty at first by the bar, but it picked up and we then shifted over to some comfy chairs and got a server to take care of us. That worked out well and we had a good time. The drinks were well mixed and reasonably priced. This is a great spot for meeting people after work for drinks. read more

*********************** 485 ******************* Main living room at the W Hollywood, before hitting Drai's on the roof top, we were here to have a few snacks and drinks. Then we went outside to mingle for more! While my friends had the Cheesecake and Chocolate cake, I had the Charcuterie, and it was quite decent. As typical overpriced hotel drinks, this Living Room was worth it. It is beautiful, spacious, and you can lounge around. Good Lucien Albrec Rose by the flute, and Lorraine, the beautiful server was super nice. Crowd was good on a week night, pre-fashion week! read more

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I have frequented this lounge on many occasions when visiting LA- I like it for one reason, it's one of the few places in Hollywood where an evening of casual and starstruck collide... all in a classy hotel bar! The W Hotel in itself is gorgeous. Plenty of cozy sitting room and drinks are stiff. read more

Stopped in here the other night for a drink, or three. We sat outside as it looked more inviting than the inside area. The inside was nice don't get me wrong but when brought to a decision of a nice outdoor patio area vs an inside lounge area, I choose the patio area. Seating was good and plentiful plus they had a couple of really cool fireplaces that did the job when the sun went down. The service was kind of lacking and slow to be honest. I think they only had 1 waitress maybe 2 would have helped a bunch. I ended up just getting drinks from the bar after the first round took so long. We didn't have any food but did see a few items being brought out to people and it all looked tasty (but as we know looks may be deceiving). Overall ambiance was cool and décor was nice and clean but the service needs some work. Drinks as you'd expect are pricey but the location is great and walking distance from many other bars. Not in much of a hurry to come back, at least I can say I've been here. Honorable Mention: Expected a bit more but still a chill place to hang out at. read more

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Swaa-aank A girlfriend had a low-key 30th birthday party at the Living Room. I really didnt know what to expect since I was told it was the lobby of the W hotel. hmmm....sounded odd to me but really was more like the hotel bar area. Parking lots all around the W were full and I was starting to get irritated, no way was I paying the hotel valet fee, super expensive. Finally found some parking in the back of the hotel, and strutted over to the hotel, walking in through the wrong entrance. They let my patheticness enter anyway and met up with the girls. No lines, no waiting, no crowds. There is both an inside and outside area and even though it was a cold night, the temperature was perfect inside and the outside was covered. The crowd mingled easily. My friend kept pointing out the prostitutes, who doesn't love to watch them at work? A few celebrities, my favorite being Three-Six Mafia were all hanging out. A real mixed crowd which I find more and more surprising in Hollywood. Bartenders were great. Fast,friendly and asked several guys to move over so more people could be helped. Normal Hollywood prices. This is going to be one of my go to places when foreign friends come and want to feel Hollywood. read more

I had the best time ever at the Living Room. I was a guest of the hotel, and this is a nice addition to the other luxuries. The drinks were great and the service was even better. They make everyone (at least the hotel guests) feel important. But let me tell you why I had such a great time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Living Room by Day: On our way out to the beach we decided to have a few Martinis to put us in the mood. There was a light crowd, and all the tables were open. We had a seat and a drink. Perfect. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Living Room by Night: WTH! This place did a complete 180 (not 360 people, geez). When we came back for dinner it was like trying to get into a club, and this was getting in the front door. Once we said we were staying in the hotel the Bouncers (Eh?) let us in. We saw someone famous, but I don't remember who. Guess they weren't that famous after all. There were lot of people, but we found seats with no problem. By the staircase....in clear view of ALL the tomfoolery about to happen. Tomfoolery #1 - So this older couple came in and had a seat. The lady was "older" (although she dressed like she was younger than me) and she was WASTED. So wasted, she tried to get up and go to the bathroom and fell down 2 steps. Like on the ground fell down. We were 3 patrons in so we were laughing. I hope she didn't break anything. Tomfoolery #2 - Long story short, we witnessed some Ladies of the Night and their Pimps conducting business. It was amazing. LOL, to see some of the other "guests" making deals with these young ladies, disappearing, then they come back and hand over all their cash to these good for nothing men. Security caught on and kicked them out. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This place is good for drinks, atmosphere and tomfoolery watching!!!!! read more

Our experience SUCKED! We went for jazz on Sunday night. Got there early around 7:30 and sat down, ordered drinks, food etc. About an hour later, a busser runs by and puts a reserved sign on our table. We looked at each other with much confusion and had to seek out someone to understand what had just happened. Apparently they have reservations after a certain time. I'm perfectly okay with this, but could someone have at least communicated this to us before we sat down and got comfortable? Our server walked back and forth many times and could have easily given us a heads up that we'd have to move later on in the night, or go outside on the patio which had open seating. We later talked to the Bar Manager Steve who was a pointless fixture and pretty much told us sucks to be you. What happened to customer service? It's not our fault they failed to put the reserved signs down way after we sat down and then failed to commuicate with the GUESTS! I know exactly what they were doing. Steryotyping. They want to free up the spaces for those they think are "important". Hello idiots! This is LA/Hollywood. You never know who's who so you need to treat everyone with the same respect. We didn't let it ruin our evening because we went across the street to the dive bar The Frolic Room and had a total BLAST without the drama. Our money spends anywhere. If you want to deal with the snobbery that can be in Hollywood, go here, otherwise, go somewhere that cares for all their guests. I have no intentions of going back to this place. read more