We love Joey! Great food and service in a nicely designed space. Love that parking in the Bloc is…read morevalidated! Only thing is please bring back the New Cobb Salad and the Crab Cakes!

Shout out to our incredible servers! Kiana and Emery. The food was incredible, the service amazing,…read moreand the restaurant was beautiful. Love joeys

We recently hosted our first cocktail party in LA, and Dave from Prank was an absolute angel. He…read moresupported us from start to finish, offering thoughtful suggestions on how to make the event even more unique and special. I had many questions, and both he and his team addressed every single one with patience, care, and attention to detail. It's clear that Dave was born to host events! That level of guidance makes all the difference when you're nervours... that patience and guidance it's exactly what you want in a venue partner. Prank was an excellent choice for our event. The location is fantastic, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the drinks and food were outstanding. Thank you so much. We will absolutely recommend Prank and keep it on our radar for future events in LA.

This is one of the coolest spot in DTLA in my opinion. Here's why... there is an easy feel to the…read moreatmosphere as soon as you walk up to the entrance. The open patio, the bar area and how it wraps around the corner where there is a smaller intimate section. The music was awesome, the bartender has a great pour and the people seemed to be really having a great time. As I look around I see there is an open upstairs area that looks down onto the first level. So cool right? I had a conversation with two regulars and they swear by the menu. Plans are made to come back and I must try the food when I do. Cheers!!

I actually had a good experience at District. Unlike some of the other reviews, I sat at the bar…read moreand ordered dinner and a cocktail but I'm not sure if that made a difference sitting at the bar. I ordered the pork ribs and they were delicious! They were tender, flavorful and served hot as in temperature so I was very pleased. For my sides I had ordered the sauteéd garlic spinach and a vegetable medly. I ate and enjoyed everything on my plate. I wasn't a fan of their margarita with a splash of soda, so they made another one without hesitation and it was terrific--well balanced. It wasn't too tart nor too sweet. I had been to The Bloc several times before but I had never noticed District's location until I took the Metro train and exited the station and passed it. District is on the lower level next to Starbucks.

Although, it is literally hidden behind the Starbucks, I can't say it's a gem…read more A friend was staying in the hotel above the restaurant so we decided to grab a bite and some drinks. The drinks were great! Service was good. The food was mediocre. Their fish tacos were very whitewashed, if you know what I mean. I wouldn't recommend this place for food, but the bar is great for drinks!

Visiting Cara Cara in downtown LA is like having a list of "I Nevers." I never have to wait for a…read moreseat, even if I don't have a reservation. I never have to wait long for my waiter to show up to greet us. I never wait long for the drinks to arrive, and I've never waited a long time to get the food. Basically, I've never had a bad experience here, and the food is delicious. Whatever you decide to eat for dinner because the steaks delicious, even if it's not on the menu, you need to get their Vanilla Bean ice cream affogado. TDF. This is my absolute favorite place in Los Angeles to have a dinner with someone, especially if you want to impress them with the beauty of downtown LA from Cara Cara's amazing rooftop.

Beautiful Sunday vibes in DTLA The rooftop atmosphere was perfect, the service was amazing from…read morestart to finish, and everyone made us feel so welcomed. Special thanks to hostess Yagera, our attentive waitress Queenie, and Julio from management for the excellent hospitality. The cheeseburger (add bacon!) was delicious, and the Green Goddess salad was fresh and flavorful. Great food, great energy, and beautiful views -- I'll definitely be back!

I am so happy I finally got to try Dama! I absolutely love Antonia LaFasso so I've been dying to…read moretry one of her restaurants. Now when you pull up originally you might think, "am I in the right place" but once you park and get into the courtyard, it is LOVELY! Amazing ambience! There is a bocce set up, string lights. It is a little slice of oasis in the middle of the fashion district. The restaurant itself - beautiful. I couldn't ask for more. Absolutely perfect in my book. Beautiful plants hanging, perfect Spanish music in the background (any place playing Natalia LaFourcade is a win). The drinks were great! I had the jungle bird which was fun. Food was so good too. The whipped beans are the star! We had the guacamole which was tasty, great tostadas with it. The arepas were good but the pork belly was a little too fatty (I know pork belly is always fatty) to the point the fat muted the flavored for the arepa a bit, but still delicious. The empanadas were great and as someone who lived in South America and ate empanadas every day, these really took me back to my Paraguay days. The squash blossoms were light and perfectly fried. Unfortunately my friends had gone to Funke the night before so they were comparing the squash blossoms and Funke won out, but they still liked Dama's! Small plates were enough for the 3 of us. The service was quick and attentive. Parking was easy for us. I will definitely be back!

We've probably been to Dama two dozen times. It's one of our regular spots and we love it…read more First of all the service is always great. The staff are lovely humans who really seem to care about their customers. We have some faves on the menu. The bean dip is fabulous and I'm addicted to the baby gem salad. They have recently amped up the filling in the delicious crispy squash blossoms and I love the acidity and heat. The fish is also a hit in my books. One dish that doesn't work for me is the lamb chops, which is a shame since it's my favorite protein. I've ordered them multiple times with clear instructions on temperature and have found them overcooked and tough. The beef tostada was just ok. Whilst I loved the pickled veg on the side, the beef was underseasoned. It wasn't bad - just not up to the standard of other dishes. The vibe in the place is welcoming and the restaurant is nicely appointed. We will continue to be regulars and it's really worth trying if you haven't been yet.

Food was sooo good enjoyed every bit . Service was ok.will definitely come back anytime I'm in townread more

This place was delicious!…read more We tried literally a little bit of everything, it was all delicious. My favorite were the bourbon wings, the fish nuggets, the coleslaw (which was vinaigrette based and not mayo based), and the oxtail. The fried deviled eggs and the fried green tomatoes were also surprisingly good since I've never had either before. The portion size for everything was just right. They do have several gourmet cocktails and I tried the PYT with a butterfly blue and butterfly peas - it was really the color changing effect I was after. It was great, not too terribly sweet and just the right strength. They also have a full wine list from Black wineries - so I'm a huge fan of that. Our server was fantastic and everyone that helped us was also incredibly kind. We went on a Friday early evening and it was relatively busy, but it wasn't insanely loud. The ambiance was perfect for us. It was my mom's birthday and she had a great time. The wall decor was hilarious and fit the restaurant perfect. We love that it's Black owned. It was a bit far out for us, but if we were ever in the mood for good soul food outside the South, I'd definitely go here.

Awesome Rams Bar. I love the neighborhood feeling, true LA folks that love the LA sports teams. We…read moredecided to watch the playoff game here and had the time of our life. Everyone was super friendly, we felt at home. The servers were fantastic, food was tasty ( we had the Philly cheesesteak with potato wedges). Drinks were buy one get one free so it was a perfect way to watch the game. There was some rams swag and at halftime they had a raffle for a signed helmet and some other rams items.

There's something about dive bars that resonate with me. It's something you'll never know unless…read moreyou knew me in my previous life. Or if you find me in one and buy me a pour. But I digress ... 901 is relatively close to work and it's where I ended up last week, though passed it a countless number of times and never had the notion of going, until a coworker suggested it for Happy Hour. Now, I'll probably be a regular. Parking is going to be challenging. There's street parking and something that resembles a parking lot around back but I'll just say - if you know the area, have fun and good luck. Sat at the bar so service was excellent. Friendly. Attentive but not in a hovering sort of way. There's only so far to walk behind the bar so looking at the levels of drinks isn't really a stretch. There's other seating too - tables and booths. Music playing - not so loud you can't hear others in your party talking. A TV was on, but I don't recall if there was more than one - mentioning it in case you're thinking of going to watch sporting events. And food is served. See pics. It's not gourmet but definitely great as bar food. I inhaled the pepperoni fries and the tacos weren't bad as well. But I was there for drinks and I love the two for one special. And that it's every day. That's pretty much what I'll be back for as it's close to work, service was great and the vibe was cool. Not to mention, there's a few pours of whiskey I don't mind whetting my palette with.

the lemon pepper chicken wings were great. kudos to the chef.... I most definitely will be coming…read moreback for some wings.

Took some friends here who were visiting and wanted a Speakeasy experience…read more It was maybe 9:30/10pm on a Friday and it wasn't super busy. We were able to get a seat on the coach and order drinks from the bar relatively quickly. Prices were pretty typical of LA ($18-25 a cocktail) but I would say I probably won't come back this late as it's in a shadier part of town. They have a bouncer and it was fine inside, but it's not a place where you can bar hop if that's what you're looking for as the area is seedy. Would be interested to try the food next time, but again, the safety and comfort of the light of day.

Before leaving downtown Los Angeles, we stopped at Bottega Louie for breakfast, and it was the…read moreperfect way to end our trip. We started with cappuccinos that were so good we immediately ordered a second round. Smooth, rich, and exactly what you hope for when you're looking forward to a leisurely breakfast. My daughter and I shared an omelet filled with spinach, goat cheese, and other delicious ingredients that came together perfectly. It was light, flavorful, and exactly the right choice for breakfast. I also had a Bellini for the first time, and it was a delightful addition to our meal. After finishing the omelet, I couldn't resist ordering one of the croissants, and I'm so glad I did. That croissant deserves special mention. Large, beautiful, flaky, buttery, and everything a croissant should be. One bite and we understood why people rave about the bakery. The atmosphere was calm and inviting, with attentive service that made it easy to slow down and enjoy the morning. Large windows provided wonderful views of the surrounding downtown buildings, and we found ourselves lingering over coffee while watching the city come to life. As if breakfast wasn't enough, the pastry display caught our attention on the way out. Everything looked so beautiful and delicious that we couldn't resist taking a few pastries home with us. We haven't tried them yet, but if they're anything like breakfast, we're in for a treat. Bottega Louie was a wonderful stop before heading home and a breakfast we'll definitely remember. Highly recommended.

Pizza amazing!!! 5/5 We got the pepperoni and Susanne and…read moreit was super delishhhh The beignet???? What was it? Definitely not a beignet!!! It was a whole sugar donut! Super disappointed! It's no where near a beignet! For $16 and a sugar donut!!! Why not sell it as a sugar donut when that's what it is? Super disappointed!!!

Still stands-up to the hype after all these years…read more If "Trendy" was a restaurant, Bestia would easily be in top contention, even after being around for more than a decade. That says a lot. Once upon a time (a few years ago), my CFP + banking institution wanted to thank me for being one of their top private clients. They expressed their gratitude with a very generous, all expense paid full-course meal at Bestia. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement. Fast forward to now, I knew that coming back here would be a good idea. Make no mistake, even if you try to book a reservation several weeks in-advance, don't be surprised if the only available seats are at the counter. Granted, I was in a spacey table during my past visit, the counter can be an enjoyable & unintentionally entertaining space. It's great for a more casual vibe, as you get to see some of the kitchen workers put together some of their signature dishes. In many ways, Bestia seems like a microcosm of the city that it rather humbly resides within. What always catches me off-guard, is that the surrounding simple area really doesn't reflect the happening, vibrant, night-life that resides within the building's walls. You feel like you're taken so a different, very social, very bustling world. WINE: Podere 72, Poderi San Lazzaro (Marche region, central Italy) - 8.7 / 10 A very robust blend of Montepulciano & Sangiovese grapes that results in a balanced, medium bodied red wine that stands-up to heartiness of a beef ribeye steak. FOOD: Roasted Bone Marrow - 9.4/ 10 I have several friends that go here just for this particular dish. Funny enough, one can almost always tell that one is at Bestia because of the rather peculiar manner in which this dish is served. Hot, melted bone marrow is appropriately scooped out of the bone & poured onto spinach gnocchetti. It's like eating beef flavored mouth pillows of potato + spinach. It's definitely a dish that will impress whoever you are with. I can never resist ordering this whenever I am here. Oxtail alla Vaccinara - 8.9 / 10 The deep, rich maroon color of the rigatoni (thanks to beets) is a sight to behold. The pasta is firm but not too hard. It's a humble yet complex pasta dish that complements any main course. 26oz Margaret River Wagyu Ribeye - 9.4 / 10 Anybody who knows me knows that I love my ribeye. Any decent fancy restaurant does a ribeye. But no one does a ribeye quite like Bestia. The fermented mushroom cream delivers a punch of pungence not unlike a delectable dijon mustard, but to the highest of levels. This dish also makes me a believer in well-cooked onions served alongside steak. I usually like to take a home a portion of ribeye for later, but this is one of the very few instances when the steak is so good, that I can't help but finish it here. Again, the portion is more than enough to be shared. Fromage Blanc Mousse - 9.1 / 10 This seasonal dish hits all the right notes. It's the fanciest of cheesecakes, so I recommend sharing this. With its decadence, a little truly goes a long way & that's perfectly fine. The richness of the cheese is offset perfectly by the right balance of candied kumquats. A great "bite" to end on. Huge shout-out & thanks to Radu for being the nicest & most enthusiastic of servers. It's little things like him being so down to take pics of you with your party that really make me want to come back here. It the owners / management is reading this, please recognize how pivotal he is to your team. If he was working under me, I would most definitely give him a raise. Also, shout-out to Dani at the hostess stand. She is one of the most personable people. For being the first person that patrons see upon entering, she is the perfect face, attitude, & welcoming personality that the hospitality industry is in dire need of. She's a rockstar of a hostess & a pleasure to talk with. Bestia is a better place because of valuable employees like Radu & Dani. As always, come for the food. Come back for the service. I would definitely come back because of how amazing Radu & Dani are. Years after the hype, the vibe is still very much happening at Bestia.

Bestia was unfortunately very overhyped. The restaurant encourages ordering shareable plates, but…read morethe portions were extremely small, and the food itself was just okay--not bad, but nothing memorable. The biggest disappointment was the service. Our server was unwilling to accommodate even simple requests. One friend in our group doesn't drink, and when we asked if her mocktail could be served in a cocktail glass so she could feel included, he simply said no. He also refused to make an espresso martini despite having the ingredients available. To make matters worse, one of our dishes never arrived. When we brought it up, the server responded, "I asked you if it came out and you said yes," instead of apologizing for the mistake. Afterward, he took the bill and appeared to be talking negatively about our table. For a restaurant with such a stellar reputation, I expected much better. Between the tiny portions, average food, and poor service, I won't be back