Weekend BBQ always amazing food!!!…read more Drinks are so great and such a fun and experienced crew Best weekend spot for sure

Super fun bar, surprised this was my first time here. Had two djs, one in the front and one in the…read moreback room. They have do scorpion bowls. It was a fun night out!

Oscar and his team are incredible purveyors of spirits. Oscar's knowledge of bourbon is at a…read moreprofessorial level.

What a special place! This high-end bar was wonderful for a special night out for my boyfriend's…read morebirthday, and we enjoyed every minute of it. We checked in for our reservation at Scopa, and a manager came over to escort us to the bar through a locked door. He took our phones and gave us each a playing card to identify them for retrieval later. It was very dark inside, and at 6 pm, we were the first guests there. We were escorted to the bar where we sat down and were greeted by Oscar, our bartender. They have an extensive menu of interesting and rare spirits and champagne, which you can order with caviar. There's also about 20 cocktails for $25 each. Boyfriend wanted bourbon, and Oscar gave him a variety of 3 bourbons for a total of 2 ounces. These bourbons were very high proof, 90+ and cask strength. Definitely for sipping only. For a second round, Oscar suggested a bourbon we have never heard of: Elmer T. Lee! I ordered two cocktails: a Jungle drink with rum and pineapple, and a Singapore Sling, served in a gorgeous red paisley vintage glass, with an orchid flower and pink curlicue straw. Oscar introduced us to their collection of very cool tiki glasses. My favorite was the vintage elephant one, and it was my drinking buddy during our fun visit. Oscar is very knowledgeable and friendly and it was a delight chatting with him. His manager, Steve, has curated a great retro playlist of music, with tunes from the 60s and 70s (and probably earlier than that). I think I found one of his playlists on Spotify. As noted, the bar is small with 6 barstools at the bar, two couches and a table with chairs. Everything is mid-century modern, and you feel like you've been transported back in time. The staff kept track of time and coordinated with Scopa for our 7:30 pm dinner reservation, escorting us back to the restaurant and giving us back our phones. We had a wonderful time, and we will definitely be back. This is an expensive, high-end cocktail experience, perfect for special occasions or a luxe evening out.

I liked it. Just like the other location it has a chill, dive feel to it. They got a good daily…read morehappy hour 5-8 with $8 cocktails and wells. Plenty of seating inside with cocktail tables and a few booths. 1 TV by the bar to watch a game. There's also a front patio. The cocktails were good. I liked the Manhattan. No food but there were some street vendors outside doing tacos and pizzas which you could bring inside. As my friend and I were leaving there was a band setting up for some live music. So check their IG to see what kind of events they got going on. Service was good. Friendly staff. There's street parking but you might have to walk a block or two.

I have never been to a better bar in my life. Steve is the best bartender on this planet ....yeah …read more You should come here.

Super fresh oysters, a delicious mimosa, and a beautiful view…read more The only downside was the wait for a table and for our server. Overall, we really enjoyed it and will definitely be back!

Went to Salt for brunch yesterday. The service is exceptional, from the time you walk in for the…read morehostess to seat you to the servers. Our server was Natasha, who was fabulous!!!!! We will come back for the service. We split the eggs Benedict with salmon and mimosas. We stayed for the lunch menu and had oysters on the half shell. All of the food was good, the potato's that came with the Benedict were crispy and flavorful. The oysters were fresh.

Best burgers on the planet!!!!! Best dive bar on the Westside! I've been going since I moved from…read moreNew Jersey in 1994!

Hinanos burgers seems to be famous as it's mentioned a few times in a few shows and from other…read morepeople that live in the area and it's way overrated. Maybe it receives a lot of high praise since it's the only dive bar in the area and everything else has been replaced or has seen a face lift. I took a while for me to get an order in and the bar tenders are probably more interested in chatting up some patrons. Anyways back to the food it was alright. It's like any hole in the wall burger spot. Could just go to George's on Lincoln it's a better burger spot for that and you don't have to wait 10 mins to place an order.

Been wanting to stop by the Manchester for a while, and I'm glad I did! It's an intimidate and…read moremoody space, featuring a nice selection of cocktails and food. Theres a parking lot, which helps for easy parking. Service was quick. The steak frites were addicting, highly recommend! There's also a nice cocktail hour on Saturday night from 9-close that I intend to check out one day.

Expensive drinks, dark vibes and good eats! I recommend catching a happy hour, sitting at the bar,…read moreor grabbing a seat in their outdoor patio. They certainly live their ranch sauce, they add it on everything. I ordered 4 different plates and they all had the same sauce. Tuna tartar 2/5 Steak frites 4/5 Broccoli 3/5 Fries 4/5

As the Pastor of Venice Free Methodist Church in Del Rey (right next to Playa Vista), we were…read morepreparing for Easter with the theme "Come to the Table"--centered on the invitation of Jesus in Bible (Revelation 3:20), where He welcomes all to dine with Him. As I was working through my message, I had the idea to include a visual illustration--a charcuterie setup to represent the abundant life Jesus offers. Right away, I thought of Alex and Olivia at Joliet Cafe. I've enjoyed Joliet Cafe for years-- whether I've come by in the day to get delicious coffee, or enjoyed the restaurant on a romantic night out with the wife - the food is always outstanding. Alex is truly a masterful chef! So just a couple of weeks before Easter, I reached out with this idea. Not only was he open to it, but he took the time to understand the vision and bring it to life. On the day of, Alex arrived early and prepared a beautiful, abundant "feast" that fit the message perfectly. It didn't just look incredible--it tasted amazing. After the service, we placed the charcuterie next to our lunch table, and it was gone quickly! So many people commented on how delicious and well-presented everything was. I share all this to say: Alex's professionalism, creativity, skill, and flexibility make him an incredible choice for charcuterie boards, catering, or any culinary service. He truly delivers--and you will not be disappointed. Thank you again for helping make Easter such a meaningful and special day!

Stopped by for lunch the other day and was pleased with the experience…read more Joliet is located across the street from Urban Plates within the food court with Jenni's ice cream. I thought it was a full sit-down restaurant, but it's more like a cafe you can walk up and order from, and either sit at their bar area or outside at any of the tables. Regardless, service was pleasant enough. I got a chicken Caesar wrap and a Sakura matcha, and both were delicious. I loved the floral flavor of the Sakura matcha, and the wrap was fresh and flavorful. This is a great spot to grab a quick bite and coffee from, and I would totally come back if I'm in the area.

First of all, the ambience here was so incredibly gorgeous as we were walking by that I immediately…read morehad to make reservations. On top of that, I found out that this is the oldest restaurant in Santa Monica. It has so much history and is so welcomed and beautiful. I was actually really shocked at how much my children loved the restaurant. It's not marketed as a family restaurant, but my children loved the atmosphere. We had to go all around the restaurant and look at everything. On top of that, even though they didn't have a children's menu, we ordered family style, and my daughter, a six-year-old, loved the chicken Parmesan, which she had never had before. My son said it was the best burger he ever had, he is four years old and he really is a little burger connoisseur. I had the breaded halibut and the loaded baked potato, which was really yummy too. Our waitress was really wonderful and attentive, and she could really pour her wine like the fine dining experience requires. Overall, it was just a really fun and wonderful learning experience. I also loved the history provided by the owner and the Lord behind this beautiful place. Definitely a cool stop that I never knew about in Santa Monica after all these years.

Always love coming here good food fair prices and wonderful service! Old school vibe when things…read moreare this good it needs no more anything!