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    3.5 (201 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Janet L.

    Beautiful rooftop bar with Mexican cuisine. Went there for a birthday party. Great attentive service. I liked the beef quesadillas. The ceviche was ok, need more shrimp. It had more tomatoes than anything else in it. You're there to people watch and enjoy good music vibe, mostly 90s and early 2000 R&B music. Love that. (Getting old).

    Us having a good ol time
    Lola B.

    Very fun. Felt upscale and classy. Loved how big it felt once you got inside. It doesn't seem like it at first but it's because this place gets packed. I didn't feel as if this place was selective. They do make sure you go in dressed well. This is for an older, younger and all around age group. We didn't feel singled out at all. I came with my hubby and our daughter. We would definitely come back. Found out a couple of days after who owned it and I was ecstatic. I love her. Made the visit to Lost DTLA even more enjoyable. Lots of seating which was a great touch because I was able to sit and relax. Great music. You can dance if you want or chill or walk around and mingle. WAIT TIME:              None 5/5 HOSTESS (ENTRY):     5/5 FOOD:                        Didn't try HEAT OF FOOD:        N/a SERVICE:                     It was quick for us. We saw long lines but hey seemed to go quickly SERVER NAME: n/a OVERALL CLEANLINESS:       5/5 RESTROOM CLEANLINESS: 5/5 lots of restrooms which was nice STAFF CLENILINESS: 5/5 SECURITY (IF ANY):    Super nice 5/5 PRICE : there was no entrance fee. This was a nice touch. And the drinks were competitive to other places. Reasonable. And they tasted great. PARKING:       Pay off street parking . Ample parking

    Jamilee G.

    3.5 I have mixed feelings about this place. I really wanted to love it because I genuinely love Issa Rae. Is it a vibe and is the rooftop cute as ever? Yes. But is the security ODEE off rip and leaves a bad taste in your mouth even before you enter the establishment? Also, yes. They're extremely strict, so be sure to read their website thoroughly. Came on a Sunday afternoon for an event and we ended up staying through the night. We didn't have reservations but it was open seating and a decent amount of places to sit. I will say, the music was great the entire time we were there, lots of good R&B. The food and drinks on the other hand were mid at best. As far as the crowd, I'd say it's late 20's to 40's and there are lots of good looking people. Would I return? Maybe, probably, but I'm not in a rush.

    Lucy N.

    Fabulous vibes and ambiance. Lots of chairs and fire pits to sit around. There's two bars. The one in the back can only do well drinks/cans - no cocktails. The main bar has a cocktail menu and they can make whatever you ask if they have the ingredients. So I was able to order an espresso martini which was delicious!

    Loose Ends (similar to a Sidecar w Hennessy)
    Brit W.

    Popped in on a Saturday night around 9:30p. There wasn't a wait at the door and everyone eas polite and welcoming upon entering. We did not have a reservation but were able to sit at a table until their reservations started rolling in. We were celebrating a birthday and were provided free shots with a generous pour. We tried the shrimp tacos and corn...both were great and what I'd expect from the owners of the establishment! I'm a huge fan of Hilltop and enjoyed The Parlour on Melrose when they had it. Prices are a little steep, but it's a great atmosphere overall. Service was cordial, but not friendly and the DJ was excellent that night. This place is worth at least one visit.

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    Shannon N.

    I had a Really good time here! A friend was coming here for her birthday, so I had to make the trek downtown, an area I don't know much about or, always seem to get lost in (no pun intended). After mapping out the parking nearby, I didn't really want to pay $20 to park when I may not even gain entry, so I drove around and found a meter that was FREE on a side street. Upon walking up to the door, I heard screaming and I realize it was a group being turned away. With the way they were carrying on, it's better off they didn't make it upstairs. I gave about five minutes of breathing room before going up to the door. After security check, I was thankfully on an elevator with two nice guys who had been here before. Stepping off the elevator, there are some larger tables to the right, and the small reception desk is in front of you. Up a small ramp, the bar is to your left, and some seating and other tables line the other side, concluding with the taco truck in the far back. Friends arrived nearly half an hour late, and although the original table was understandably given away, we were set up with another right across from the dj. Plenty of drinks were ordered as well as food which smelled really good. I had the Lucky Charms and this was okay; I guess I wasn't a fan of the Aplos Calme hemp. The only downside was the 3% service charge that is one of those 'competitive industry employee fees' that most probably don't even notice since they don't read the menu or are too drunk (however it can be removed if you request). On the flip side, what I really enjoyed about this place is the cool crowd; everyone-staff and patrons-I encountered was really friendly from the guys in the elevator to the hostesses/bartenders, and even the patrons in line at the bar. Typical for me, I saw someone I knew from another part of my life before the party arrived, but it was someone I liked so this was an unexpected surprise. Normally I pass on things that go on in downtown, but I'm so glad I made the effort to show up this night. Between the venue, great company, experiences (and yes, a great parking spot), it was meant to be.

    Shrimp tacos. I give them 5.5/10
    Crystal G.

    The VIEWS are 10/10 and I'll def go back to this bar!!!! But this rating is on the FOOD ALONE. The food was 6 out of 10 at best. It was like an upscale version of a food truck except the food wasn't as good as a food truck. They were out of chips & guac so we ordered a quesadilla and shrimp tacos, instead. Those two items were already more than $35. I appreciate the effort on presentation, but the quesadilla and tacos were mid. I honestly would not go back to pay $16 for the tacos or the quesadilla. I'd much prefer a food truck on the street rather than eat here again. They gave us churros on the house since they were out of guac and they were good with the chocolate. I'd rate those a 7.5. Our server gave good service. But I'll just stick to drinks from hereon out.

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    Sheila J.

    This has to be one of most beautiful rooftops spaces in LA. Lost is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. The music was good on a Saturday night. Unfortunately, the kitchen was closed so I didn't get to try the food. The drinks were okay. I'll be back when I'm out wanting to catch a vibe. See more on my TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjVA61cM/ Cheers!

    Kisha L.

    I attended my 35-year high school reunion here at Issa Rae's rooftop. It was beautiful with nice modern decor and cool vibes.. They have a sufficient number of seating areas and tables. It's spacious, with a DJ spinning good music on the turntables. I ordered ceviche, and a Hennessy drink called "Loose Ends" that was very tasty. The ceviche had good flavor and was just enough. The drink was good with a nice amount of alcohol. Service was great. All the staff were very nice and helpful. This is a great rooftop bar to hang out and socialize for any type of gathering. Note: This rooftop is adjacent to Hilltop coffee shop and the donut place. All three of these locations are owned by Issa Rae who is doing a phenomenal job of having places that we all can relate to and hang out. Parking is located on the street and in available parking lots. They have a small bites menu which is great while you're drinking.

    Lauren G.

    Never again! I was really looking forward to supporting and visiting this establishment but the experience was everything less than great. The doorman downstairs was very rude! We had a restaurant at 5 but wasn't allowed in until 5:30. One of our friend wasn't allowed in because of his shirt but the guy that checked us in upstairs was wearing pajamas. The drinks wasn't good. They were out of everything excerpt tequila. The entire place smells like weed. We left and went to a whiskery bar around the corner which was a great experience! My friend hurt himself on a chipped glass and the drinks are overpriced and disgusting. Enter at your own risk! I would never try another restaurant with Issa's name on it. She should be ashamed !

    Shamara B.

    Love it! Love the ambiance, the DJ played great food. Good drinks. Good customer service. Didn't try the food but definitely would go back to try or hang out. It was definitely a vibe!

    Loose Ends
    Jamila M.

    The service at Lost was great. The security was super nice to us (despite having seen many tiktok videos of them being super strict). We also learned that you can bring food up from Downtown Dough inside of Hilltop. Next time I'd probably eat down there and then go up to Lost for drinks. The shrimp tacos were good but expensive. The Quesadillas weren't worth the price but came out fast. The dj came around 9:30 and that was nice but not a lot of people were dancing just kind of standing or sitting around. Also we went kind of early around 8:30 but I think the sweet spot is between 10:00/10:30. The drinks were good and the wait staff was very nice. S/o to our waitress Naiomi!

    Its M.

    I love this rooftop I hate that it's starting to get a reputation for not letting "certain people" in. I've been 4 or 5 times. I always go on a Thursday. I'm a weekday chill kinda girl and Lost is always the vibe I need. Music is usually old and new school R&B, crowd is grown and chill and it's just a relaxing good time. Views are great. I haven't tried the food truck yet.

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    9 months ago

    Issa vibe! Went there for the wife's birthday and had a great time! Service was great and so were the views

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    The ambiance and the vibes were dope but the doorman and had to wait with reservation was terrible!!

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    Nice, great staff, good music, cool vibe! Definitely more worth it to reserve a space though

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    What a real vibe! The rooftop was beautiful and the dj was awesome! Plenty of people watching and was really close to our hotel

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    Ambiance...subtle seduction. Service...superb...shout out to Bar Cocktails....nice pour....Food...the quesadilla understood its assignment.

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    Beautiful rooftop. DJ was so good. Nice crowd. Chill yet fun vibes. Can't wait to go back.

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    This place is gorgeous, with a great ambience, and the crowd was awesome! I definitely wanna go back and experience the truck in the back.

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    Great atmosphere. A bit on the pricey side, but overall a good spot to people watch and enjoy the LA scene.

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    Just had a question about the place, is this more of a restaurant vibe? Is there any age limits?

    This is more of a bar with a small menu for bites. Pretty sure it's 21+

    Who do I contact for an overcharge?

    I need to make a cancelation-I've been trying to cancel for the past two days. Seven rooms system wasn't working and now I can't cancel. This has been a nightmare. How else can I contact someone in regards to this that isn't an email?

    Try direct messaging them on their Instagram

    Is there open seating available for groups? Also, do you recommend reservations?

    Yes, we have open seating for groups and we absolutely recommend making a reservation. Cheers!

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