I used to have a friend who took me here for a Halloween party that pulsed high to the rhythm of…read morefun. Yesterday, I went here again, not knowing I was going back to the Halloween stomping grounds I once monster mashed in. This visit was more fun as I felt like I had partied in a club nestled in the after-life word that Coco invited us to imagine because I attended El Velorio, here. El Velorio is a celebration of Mexican culture, specifically the art and step of Dia De Los Muertos. I arrived 30 minutes early, to Quiet Cannon (where club Lit sits) and paid 20 dollars for parking. Once I entered, the club space was dead. There were a few people here and there, I bought the tickets, but did not really understood what I signed up for. I am the type of person who sees something advertise gets tickets and then sees how the night will go. I am open to opportunity and engage with chance when it comes. A bit after the 7 the show began. The opening number was a dance by Aztec dancers, scored by a beating drum. The dancers were in full custom, feathers and all. Later in the evening, as I danced, I felt a caress on my neck that felt strange, not good nor bad. It felt like a tickle and slither, like a playful snake stretching on my neck to find its comfort spot. I turned and it was a black feather from a Calavera custom. My mind was arrested when I saw these performers dance. It was beautiful in a quiet way. I wanted to know what the dance called for? Saying that there dance called for rain would be reductive, but, I had no other thoughts to conclude. I hope that their dance called for something good that every person in Lit could carry for a better tomorrow. After the Aztec dancers came an all girl Mariachi group. I did not get their names, I mean no disrespect, there was simply a lot going on. I am not a Mariachi fan, but this Mariachi group was innovative, not only because they were an all female ensemble but because they sang melodies I could recognize. Forever, I will carry the memory of an all female Mariachi group singing 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' on a night where a party grooved to Mexican Culture, which now is also part of American Culture. One of the staff members of club lit supported the group by placing a microphone near the instrument of the musicians. Now the melody of the cello, could be heard better. It was a moment that made the night more magical because it was a human to human moment scored by classical notes. After the Mariachi I viewed a small gallery of art. It had some standout pieces but on the whole the art gallery was a good attempt. There was this picture (that I clipped and can be found in the picture section) of young girl with flowing hair, the color of different shades of water. The moon was full and high above her. Her eyes were light blue, her dress translucent and light gray that was somehow also blue and also somehow the wind of the night wrapping her. The title of the piece was unfinished return. I felt like I saw the Llorona healed. Like she was no longer a spirit of pain, longing for her lost children. She was a spirit of rebirth that offered waters to wash pain away. So her lament turned into splashes of redemption. See her eyes and know the woe you carry become part of water, in its different forms, and for a moment know a pause from pain. One of my favorite parts, of course, was La Catrinas. The women in Calavera paint, with hoop dressed that are full of theatrical flowers, and other macabre details that in sum make the woman look like she got a full makeover for her day of death. My favorite Catrina was the one that was dressed in a wedding dress that was in full black, with details, like a headpiece that showcased a studded skull. Her makeup was on point, it almost made me forget that I was looking at a human dressed appropriately for spectacle. I zoomed in on her makeup, when she was not looking, and, in my opinion, the resulting picture looks like a portrait. I view it and I feel a small chill, not because I am an artist but because I helped immortalize her efforts that spoke of hours of intricate makeup work. After all the visual experiences, I began to danced. I felt great joy jiving to a nearly full dance floor full of people some dressed as Catrinas. At one point, the song 'Oye Mi Amor' blasted. And a Catrina in full garb and makeup danced on the stage, leading us in movement. We were not dong Zumba, but still we sweated, laughed and groove to the rhythm of Latin flavor. I could not help feel alive, and fully in the moment, which can be a a treasure for many who spend too much time in their heads. This place offers substantial bump and grid, and spectacle. I would definitely return to this place, especially when it is associated to a theme night.

Club Lit is Lit! I've been to Quiet Cannon before for celebrations in the banquet rooms and never…read moreknew there was a night club here too. A friend of mine had a birthday party here and we had the place to ourselves. The venue is nice - two stories. There's a dance floor, a bar, and private seating areas for bottle service. There was a buffet with food and a pizza station. The food and cocktails were good, and the DJ was fantastic.

This establishment was quite interesting. There's a diner in section at the front towards the…read morestreet and in the rear has a bar with two booths. This is a lounge, where you can linger and drink, but it looks more like a small restaurant to be. The bartender was quite friendly. We ordered the nachos, Margherita pizza and shrimp tacos. The bartender told us we were going to be full for days. The nachos was delicious. It uses a different type of cheese that was not the conventional yellow cheese, pepper jack. Because of this, i wanted to try it. It was something new and was shareable in size. It is a good choice with a group. The shrimp tacos were also good. Based on the previous reviews here, it is a must try as the flavor was impressive. The pizza was fair. It didn't blow me away and is above your regular fast food take out pizza. It is pretty decent in size to take room in your gut with the alcohol, but don't expect it to blow you away with flavors. Overall, nice hang out spot, great staff, and food pretty good if you're going to share. Give this spot a shot.

I treated myself to a night out by myself and I found Spin on Google Maps and I must say I was…read moreimpressed. It was a nice chill freely vibes with some good music. My server Kaylin was really nice and the shrimp tacos are good a bit expensive but has great flavor.

Service is amazing. Kayla is very attentive to her customers and provides great customer service…read more Ambiance is also great!

If I could give this place no stars I would. Bartender, scratch that "no liquor", beer tender had…read morethe nastiest attitude. No quarters for pool, had to go next door. 0/10 don't recommend this spot. Restrooms super dirty.

Best place to chill and relax. No drama. Amazing bar service and food. People are nice and friendly.read more

First, the reason my son and I went there was because Debbie Watkins RIP worked there. I worked at…read moreSGWS when it was SWS for 15 years. There were several retirement parties at Sportsman's Lounge. It was my birthday so I thought it would be a comfortable place to go for a couple drinks and maybe play pool. I have a walker so when we came in we went to a table and waited and waited and waited for the bartender to come take our order. I told my son this guy obviously doesn't want a tip. I finally put my hands up like what the heck? The bartender put his hands up the same. He said we had to come to the bar to get drinks. So we went to the bar to get drinks and my son needed salt and lime for his shots so the bartender said I'll come to your table. I gave him my credit card and he said he'd keep it at the bar. I told him I probably couldn't outrun him. But he said there's cameras everywhere. I didn't realize it but he pointed them out. My son went to the bar and got our 2nd drinks and came back. We finished our drinks and the bartender came over and handed me the bill. I didn't have my glasses so I couldn't actually read it right then but I put it away. He didn't ask me to sign anything and I expected that because I used a credit card. When I got home I looked at the bill and that bartender added in $8.99 tip and an extra drink for me to the bill. I'm going to do whatever I have to but if I happen to walk in and see that bartender I will leave immediately. He's a liar and a thief with no class and I don't appreciate it.

Great food, drinks, and vibes!! Came here a couple times to watch the Laker game. Place is spacious…read morewith plenty of seating and TVs. Never felt like I had to stay seated. Servers are nice and attentive. The night we came on a Saturday, after all the sporting games were finished, they cleared all the tables on the dance floor and a DJ came out to play music. Overall was a cool place to watch the game as well as have a fun weekend out.

4.5 stars I'm…read moregrateful to my friend for inviting me to her birthday celebration otherwise I would have never discovered this gem. Sage is a cool restaurant/lounge in uptown Whittier. Downstairs is more of a sports bar and upstairs is a swanky lounge with booths & bottle service, dance floors, and two bars. If I lived in the area and be here on a regular basis. We had a private room downstairs. The jukebox was playing some great tunes, there was football on tv, and the vibe was festive. The main bar area has numerous TVs on the wall; in addition to booths and tables in case you want to have a bite to eat. Menu offerings consist of contemporary American fusion cuisine. Our server was Monique, and she managed our party like a pro - providing friendly and attentive service with a smile. They have a nice selection of craft cocktails that incorporate fresh ingredients. I started with a Cadillac Margarita. I liked that it was served with a snifter of Grand Marnier on the side. It was perfection! Later in the evening I had the Violet Hour - a delightful drink comprised of Empress gin, champagne, Lilet Blanc, lavender bitters, & lavender syrup. It was pretty & tasty. My friends that I shared a table with ordered the Sage Platter (wings, fries, tenders, jalapeño bombs, & onion rings), Pepperoni Pizza, Citrus Grilled Salmon, & The Sage Burger. It all looked & smelled delicious. Everyone enjoyed the food. I tried an onion ring and it was good. We all had a great time and the birthday girl had a wonderful celebration. *Happy Hour: Wed - Fri 3 - 7 pm *Parking lot & street parking.

Ask for Rosie, she's the sweetest and promotes great vibes at this local bar, where even if you're…read morea first timer, you'll feel at home. Great live music tonight with a band that played all the best from the 80's. Will definitely come back

Atmosphere and service is not bad. Music choices are good. Gave three stars because it's only beer…read moreand wine! I don't drink either of those so it was a wasted night for me.

This place is so quaint and cute. The patio is lovelyyyy on…read morea cool day. A little hidden gem in Whittier. The staff are very sweet and offers their expertise on different dishes. You can tell the chef is preparing each dish individually by the way that it tastes. It's a favorite go to for me for a social lunch. It invites quality time and conversation. My friends and I stayed more than 3 hours chatting and not once were we met with hostility. A big plus in my book!

Yooooooooooooooooo! I had NEVER heard of this place before, but my family ended up coming here…read moreafter my uncle's funeral, and honestly, what a great find! We were specifically looking for somewhere with a great price, good food, and a private room where our family could sit together and spend some time after the service. This place checked all the boxes! The Pollo Al Limone was easily one of my favorites. It's chicken breast with capers, shallots, and a lemon sauce, and the chicken was cooked PERFECTLY--tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The lemon sauce had that perfect balance of tanginess without overpowering the chicken, and the capers added a nice little salty kick. Definitely a dish I'd order again. The Tortellini Di Ricotta E Spinaci Alla Panna was another favorite at the table. The tortellini was filled with ricotta cheese and paired with mushrooms, spinach, and a creamy sauce. Super comforting and rich without being too heavy, and the combination of the mushrooms and spinach worked really well with the cream sauce. This was one of those dishes where everyone kept taking "just one more bite." We also tried the Rigatoni Bolognese, which came with rigatoni and a meat sauce. The only thing I noticed was that there weren't any protein in the dish. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing, just something worth mentioning. The service was honestly amazing. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and accommodating, which made a big difference considering we were there with a large family after a funeral. The staff made us feel comfortable and never rushed us, and the private room was a HUGE plus for our group. The restrooms were also clean, which is always something I pay attention to when reviewing a restaurant. As far as the ambiance goes, the private room itself was pretty simple--there wasn't really any music or entertainment playing--but honestly, that worked perfectly for our situation. We were able to sit together, talk, laugh, reminisce, and spend time with each other without having to compete with loud music or a crowded dining room. We basically set the tone ourselves. Overall, I'm really glad my family discovered this place. What started as a restaurant we chose because of the private room and reasonable pricing turned into a surprisingly great meal with some really delicious dishes. The Pollo Al Limone and Tortellini were definitely the standouts for me, and the friendly service made the entire experience even better. Definitely a place I'd consider coming back to, especially for a family gathering or special occasion where having a private space is important. Sometimes the best restaurant discoveries are the ones you never even knew existed!

Great venue! Amazing bands. Highly recommend. The staff is always friendly, they have a full bar…read moreand food. Downtown Downey always has plenty parking.

Fantastic venue for live music! The intimate setting makes every show feel special. It's small…read moreenough that you can get incredibly close to the stage and really experience the performance up close, yet the layout still offers great views from all around the venue. It feels much more personal than a large concert hall, and you can truly connect with the band and the energy of the crowd. If you enjoy seeing smaller bands in a cozy atmosphere, this is definitely a place worth visiting. I'll be back for more shows!