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    Longitude 118

    4.3 (63 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chicken sandwich

    Longitude 118 (inside Le Méridien, Arcadia) is a great lounge-style bar that pairs perfectly with Mélange--same space, but with more of a relaxed vibe and handheld, bar-friendly options. The ambiance is beautiful and modern, making it a great spot for drinks, light bites, or a casual date night that still feels a little elevated. They offer a full bar with a solid drink selection, and the overall service was friendly and welcoming. Food leans more toward handhelds like burgers and sandwiches, which makes it easy to just hang out and snack while you drink. The charcuterie board was so good and was honestly one of the best parts of the experience--great variety of cheeses, nuts, olives, bread, and that fig jam was amazing. Definitely a must-order if you're there. Overall: A stylish, comfortable bar with good food options and great drinks. Whether you're pairing it with Mélange or just stopping in for a drink and a bite, it's a solid spot to unwind.

    French 75
    Karen C.

    Wanted brunch and this place came up on Yelp. Didn't know it was basically a bar in a local hotel with an attached restaurant. A little pricier than what you can get at a nearby lunch spot but not by too much. Free valet for three hours with validation! Recommend avocado toast and Japanese breakfast as they have yummy salmon which is a healthy protein that would keep you full.

    Welcome to Longitude 118. #coffeebar #eastersunday
    Carl N.

    Longitude 118 is a lovely and modern American for all-day dining at Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia. I came here just for a reg coffee and butter croissant. Both were good. Atmosphere was very relaxing. Female staff is cute, amiable and professional. Prices were economically high. Service was on point. Overall, I had a good order experience. I recommend it.

    Salmon Crispy Rice
    Rhian L.

    I'll start by saying that I do frequent this bar. They recently updated the menu and tonight I tried the lamb chops, mashed potatoes, and the salmon crispy rice - all of which was amazinggg!! The lamb chops were tender and flavorful as well as the crispy rice! The wonderful bartender Scheye'anne (hope I spelled that right ) made me a delicious cocktail as well! Def recommend trying it out if you're thinking about it!

    Josie C.

    Second time coming for Easter, first was before their name change. This restaurant is located inside the Meridian hotel by their full bar. A contemporary hotel with chic decor and decent food selections. Their menu has a lot of Asian influenced items, with flavors and ingredients familiar to the Japanese and Chinese cuisine. From the Easter pre fixe menu, we started off with a delicious and light lobster broth. For the appetizer, the yellow tail carpaccio had an appetizing yuzu base sauce. Yellowtail was fresh. I chose lamb chops for main entree and it did not disappoint. Lamb chops were EXECELLENT and cooked perfectly crispy and tender. It was my favorite item on the list. Lastly, everyone's desserts were combined into a dessert dish. The presentation was beautiful but tbh I was quite disappointed with the taste and variety. Does not live up to the price tag and hotel location. I expected the desserts to be more unique and "high end" considering this is a hotel. Aside from the macarons which were decent, everything else was mediocre. Everything else was ultra sweet and low cost/effort. The mini cupcakes were laughable, looked and tasted like market bought. The custard in the fruit tart was very bland, almost no flavor with a hint of sweetness, unlike the common fruit tart custard (like Porto's). The fudge bars were topped with a caramel and was excruciatingly sweet altogether, we only took a bite. I really looked forward to the desert and expected a lot more. It definitely fell short of my expectations. Vegas buffet dessert is better than this. Overall, food was decent but decor and environment is the money. I otherwise enjoyed my dining experience and would come back again for as the menu updates. Please do more pre fixe menus for holiday events! Looking forward to Mother's Day menu.

    Yada P.

    Amazing food and service!!We love to come here either for lunch or dinner.The hotel is beautiful. Its dog friendly so we can bring our baby too.All servers are always welcome and super friendly.Its nice to hang out and get some drink.Highly recommend:)

    Avocado toast
    Jen Y.

    The decor was stunning! I grew up in Arcadia and my parents still live there so this was an unexpected and beautiful restaurant in my hometown. Unfortunately, that was the only good thing. The service was unbelievably slow, like we had bottomless mimosas and were there for 2 hours but only got refilled once, and we had to ask several times for it. Our waiter took 20min before coming by and taking our order and only after we waved someone down 3x. Apps took another 30min to come out. The avocado toast was so underwhelming - it was straight up on sliced bread you can buy at the market and the avocado on top seemed like it came from a package as well. Our entrees all arrived at the same time except for 2 of the 13 people in our party, and they waited nearly 10min after we received ours to get theirs. The main entree (Japanese bento breakfast) was good, but portions were tiny for a $68pp set menu. They have a ways to go on training staff for prompt service and the kitchen for timeliness and food quality. Plating was beautiful though.

    Avocado Toast + Sunny side up
    Ephraim H.

    Food: average, at times lacking flavor while at times ok Service: average, not super attentive but able to get waiter at reasonable rate Cons: they kind of have a fruit fly management problem Too many flying around kind of annoying

    Beef yakisoba
    Victoria S.

    Good food & drinks, friendly staff, nice ambiance, family friendly & cool AC. We live locally & decided to check it out. Unfortunately happy hour is only Mon-Thurs 4-7p, it's no longer available on Fri. They have free 3hr valet parking with validation. If you check-in on Yelp, you get 10% off your order. We enjoyed everything we ordered: popcorn shrimp tempura, chicken karaage, beef yakisoba, waygu burger & Asian chicken salad. My least favorite was the salad, it had a little mustard flavor in it & I'm not a fan of mustard but my husband loved it. You can sit at the bar, there's tables & chairs, as well as couches, and they have TVs playing sports games. I highly recommend checking this place out, especially during happy hour.

    bar in lobby of le meridien
    Van D.

    Longitude 118 is the bar in the lobby of the Le Meridien hotel. MayLene D. and I had reservations for Melange but service was so slow and negligent for a long time after we seated that we escaped to the bar nearby to quench our thirst. Rick was the bartender and he was extremely accommodating to our demands. For the first round of drinks MayLene D. wanted something pretty and fruity with grey goose. I asked for something pretty in a shade of pink or purple, no alcohol preference. Rick definitely got creative and delivered what we wanted. He even double checked to make sure I was okay with Gin since there's an Empress Gin that has a pretty purple shade. Both drinks were tasty. For the second round we came back a little after and just wanted some more pretty drinks. Rick took a bit longer the second time around and despite the fact that I gave him my credit card for those drinks to close out, he tried to add it to our restaurant tab. I went back and I was very clear I wanted to close out on this separate tab. Either way I would be paying for it but it's the allocation of tip I care about. I wasn't getting sufficient help from the Melange staff, they didn't help me at all, I don't care to add to their tip any more than I need to. Rick was the one actually giving us some service. Second drinks weren't as tasty or pretty, but sufficient. I probably won't come back to Longitude 118 since I'll avoid Le Meridien all together, but Rick was the sliver of decent service that saved an otherwise failing adventure.

    The dry as Sahara desert chicken
    Binh D.

    Idk how can you guys all give this place 5 stars, y'all either got paid, or are damn bots... Let's start with good: the server was nice and apologetic, he was a bartender too. The hotel is cute and looks super new. THE FOOD WAS AWFUL THO... Roasted chicken - The chicken looked good, but it was on the smaller side. First half was pretty juicy, but undercooked. Hope I won't get food poisoning, second half was absolutely dry. How do u make chicken both over cooked and undercooked?!?! LOL the best part was corn and fries even though soggy. My friend liked the wagyu burger - BUT IT LOOKS WORSE THAN A DENNYS FOR SO MUCH DAMN MONEY. No. The kale pasta - SALTYYY!!! We tried to return it, n server offered a new bowl of pasta with no salt but that never came out. Overall drinks were ok. This priced at what it was priced which was $150 plus drinks was atrocious. I'm not coming back. Reviewers are delusional istg.

    Julie P.

    What a beautiful and contemporary restaurant. The restaurant is inside the Le Meredian hotel. The only option you have is to valet, which is $27. Manager-Will and Server-Eric were beyond amazing and made you feel so welcome. Eric was ever attentive to our experience. He was friendly and provided the most exceptional dining experience. Food came quickly and my steak was cook to perfection. The restaurant did provide validation. This place made us feel special. I would definitely dine here again. Thank you Will and Eric for an amazing dining experience . Also, check in with yelp to get 10% off your total bill. come check this place. You won't disappoint. This place is definitely Yelp worthy

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    Andrew W.

    Longitude 118 is a bar/lounge with a lovely ambiance inside the sleek new Le Méridien Arcadia, right by the Mélange restaurant. The bar and lounge space is quite gorgeous with the indoor part of the lounge flowing seamlessly outside patio seating. Interior decor is mid-century modern with some industrialist art pieces. Sat down for a couple cocktails - I had a decent Sazerac and my friend Steven had the Sour at the Derby (Jim Beam, Drambuie, syrup, bitters) which tasted rather watery, unfortunately. Service was also a bit slow, but they've only been open a short while and seems like they're still working out some kinks, so I'd expect it to get better. Overall it's a beautiful spot, a venue with a level of class that didn't previously exist in Arcadia. I can definitely see this place becoming a mainstay for a nice night out without having to drive to Pasadena or farther west.

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    Outstanding place with an excellent vibe. Leila and Elena are awesome. So responsive. The food is tremendous too.

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    Great bar and hotel. Elena is an amazing personable bartender. Made each experience we had better and she makes an amazing dirty martini.

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    Hotel is very nice, people are very hospitable. Food is beautiful and tasty. Definitely would come back.

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    Ask the Community - Longitude 118

    Do I need to be a guest of the hotel to eat here?Do I need to make a reservation for party of 10 or more?

    You don't have to be a guest to eat there. This is the lobby bar that also serves food. They won't be able to easily accommodate 10.… Read more

    Happy hour in the bar? If so when?

    Do I need to make a reservation for brunch?

    Yes I would suggest to do so via opentable

    Do you have Happy Hour menu?

    Hi yes we do have happy hour at Longitude 118. Monday thru Friday from 4PM-7PM.

    Does dog allowed for outdoor lunches?

    Good evening Dogs are not allowed in the patio area where we serve food and beverage, unless your dog is a service dog.… Read more

    What are the options available for outdoor seating?

    We have outdoor seating for our Longitude guests to dine in our patio.

    Hi is there an outdoor dining option for the high tea?

    Hi, thanks for your inquiry. You may certainly request an outdoor table for Hight Tea.

    Hello! Do you accept reservation for party of 20 at the outdoor patio area on Sunday noon?

    Good morning Amy, Thank you for your interest. Is there a phone number or email we could reach you to get more details of your upcoming event?

    How much is high tea here?

    Good afternoon Shanon, We offer high tea from 11am-5pm every Thursday - Saturday. High tea is… Read more

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    Full bar
    Kitchen open late

    Seoul Alley is a Korean restaurant located in Old Town Monrovia, a short walk from Library Park. I…read morehad a fantastic meal here. The corn cheese is a must. The portion size is good for sharing as a side, and it comes sizzling. The kimchi fried rice is good, although a bit pricy for what it is. The protein consists of spam and egg. For some, it might be a tad bit spicier than mild. The kimchi union is a great option for soup, but it also was slightly too spicy for my preference. The star is the boneless original fried chicken, which came with a side of ranch - I couldn't stop eating it. The service was great. The food came quick, our servers were friendly and attentive. Our water jug was always replenished when we drank it all. The interior feels like a mainstream Korean restaurant with a nice bar, neon lights, and kpop music in the background. It's perfect for late night gatherings. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Seoul Alley and would recommend others to come try out their food!

    I recently discovered Seoul Alley, a Korean restaurant I hadn't been to before, even though it's…read morebeen open for a while. From the moment I walked in, it didn't quite feel like a typical Korean restaurant--but in the best way. The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming, and the service was outstanding. I had made a reservation for a table, but I ended up sitting at the bar--and I'm so glad I did. The people around me were so friendly, and the bartender and waitstaff went above and beyond. The food was delicious--especially the boneless wings. They were garlicky, just a bit spicy, with a perfect crispy outside and tender inside. Honestly, it wasn't just the food--it was the whole experience. I can't wait to go back!

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    Pan Tteokbokki $19.95 Rice cake, boiled egg, Korean pork sausage, fish cakes, onions & green onions stir-fried in spicy sauce
    Pan Tteokbokki $19.95 Rice cake, boiled egg, Korean pork sausage, fish cakes, onions & green onions stir-fried in spicy sauce
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