What a very beautiful bar. When I entered the place, I was immediately transported back to my time…read morein Japan. The service and the drinks were amazing, and the bartender was very skillful. Every time he made a drink, it highlighted his artisanal skills. If you are looking for a cocktail place, head to Gaku! It will be your new go-to place if you are looking for a craft cocktails. Tip: If you are a fan of mojito, you have to try theirs. It was extraordinary!

Service is 10000/10!! Staff was so patient, knowledgeable, friendly and hilarious!…read more We ordered a bunch of different cocktails but for some of them, I don't recall the names: - Sidecar 5/5 fruity and sweet - Singapore Sling 5/5 - Highball - forgot how that one tasted lol but in my notes I wrote "good if you like Japanese whiskey" - Old Fashioned 4/5 sooo strong - Gin and tonic 5/5 refreshing - Whiskey Sour 3/5 not my thing - Secret 5/5 lycheee - Pasao 5/5 fruity, orangey - Manhattan 3/5 like an old fashioned but stronger, I didn't like the taste of that one Yes, there is a cover and then you pay for additional hours BUT it's so worth it, I loved the ambiance and the crowd wasn't obnoxious. It was so great we stayed for about 3 hours!

Tiki-licious spot near Del Amo! I come here for the frozen drinks almost exclusively, though I've…read morehad their Mai Tais too -- mandatory if you're a Mai Tai fanatic. They're solid. The night we went, they had the regular Dole Whip frozen drink and ube as the rotating flavor. Both were dope! It's only a few bucks more to add a rum floater, but I stopped doing that. The drink tastes so good I finish it in minutes, and I prefer not to get hammered on a Wednesday night. No kitchen is the only real downside. People bring food in or DoorDash it, which works. Parking can be tough sometimes because of the other businesses around the plaza. It can get cold in there from the A/C, so bring a sweatshirt or jacket. When I want a frozen drink in the South Bay, I know where to go!

Hit this place the night before our Warped Tour trip, right after Benihana, and it ended up being…read moreone of the highlights of the pregame. It's literally walking distance from our hotel in Torrance -- so close we actually walked past it the first time without even realizing it was there. Super hidden, easy to miss. The space itself is small, and when you first walk in it doesn't hit you with an over-the-top tiki vibe right away. But once the drinks start coming out, it fully delivers. The glassware is so fun and themed -- I was obsessed with the flamingo cup and actually ended up buying a couple online since I couldn't take the real one home with me. Drink-wise, I stuck mostly to my usual zombie, which has this great earthy, cinnamon-y flavor that's just different from anything else -- does the trick every time (there's a two-drink max/minimum on it, which I respect). We also tried a Makahiki Mua and a Painkiller, both really solid. The Makahiki Mua had a fun flavor, kind of similar to a Painkiller, but the zombie is still my go-to. Service was pretty good overall -- the bartender stayed mostly in one corner of the bar, which actually worked in our favor since we got served fast. A couple of small quirks though: they only have a limited number of menus, so we kept having to pass one back and forth around the bar, which felt a little silly. They also seemed to be running low on drink cups at times, having to wash and rotate them back into use, which was an odd thing to notice at a bar this size. Also wish they had some food or snacks available, even something small -- but that's a minor gripe. Vibe-wise, this is easily one of my favorite tiki lounges I've been to -- doesn't quite topple Broken Compass Tiki for me, but it's up there. Fun, easy, great drinks, solid service despite the small hiccups, and a perfect spot if you're staying in the Torrance area. Would absolutely go back and would recommend it to anyone chasing that tiki lounge crawl.

Fox Den is hands down my favorite cocktail lounge! The atmosphere is always great, the drinks are…read moreamazing, and Christian and Eric behind the bar are the BEST. They're both so friendly, attentive, and always make sure you're taken care of. Whether you're stopping in for one drink or staying for the night, they make the whole experience that much better. Great cocktails, great vibes, and even better bartenders. Fox Den will always be one of my favorite spots!

Amazing service and truly appreciate the staff…read more Thank you - Roman and Mackenzie for taking the time to taste Maravilla Blended Tequila. Yummy!

Came here on late notice to celebrate a birthday. Literally had just got out from Pilates and came…read moreover here. Came on a Friday night. It was fun. Natalia the karaoke DJ is da queen!!! She kept up with all the songs requested and joined in all the fun. Courtney was a cool bartender. And met Lindsey.... Patron..... cool people there. Lindsey was fun! Cool atmosphere. Cash ONLY!! Parking was ample. Dress code is chill.

Came here on a Thursday night when a DJ started after 9...it was a rocking scene! Bartender Laura…read moreis a real Pro, somehow taking care of a full bar by herself. The 'secret' is she has no wasted motion, and her customer service is impeccable. For a "dive bar" they are lucky to have the staff they have. Lisa on daytimes is also great. Cheap drinks, good pours, lively scene, what more do you want?

What a wonderful find! One of the best bar experiences in the area. Eric was a terrific host…read more Recommend sitting at the bar to fully enjoy a gifted mixologist. Though we didn't try their food offerings, that's reason enough to return. If you're an Old Fashioned fan, do NOT hesitate to try Grandma Georgia. Very balanced version of a classic cocktail. The Petal Pusher is refreshing. Warning! Parking can be a trick. They share a lot with the dental practice across the street. No question, this will be our go-to place for Happy Hour cocktails. Cheers!

This spot has such a chill, laid-back vibe. The outdoor fire pits are our favorite. It's a perfect…read moreFriday night cocktail spot, especially when you just want to unwind. The indoor seating looks super cozy too. We've tried the Lemon Drop, Grandpa Georgia (their take on an Old Fashioned), Gentle Pirate, and the Black Tie. They're all are great!! The food hits the spot as well!

This place is such a cute cozy speakeasy vibe, perfect for a girls night or date night. They have a…read morehappy hour everyday for the 1st 2 hours of opening and the last 2 hours of closing. Very Sunday they have a live jazz band performing from 7pm-9pm. I got the pleasure of being served by AJ, Liam and Sophia. They all were so attentive, friendly and I had the best conversations with them. The drinks were over the top phenomenal! The $4 hot dogs were so tasteful and delicious! The ambiance is such a vibe, I already can't wait to be back. Their drink menu is so unique and different than any other bar and you have so many options to different spirits from mezcal, gin, vodka, tequila, scotch and more! You also get served with free popcorn that is seasoned so well.

I really wanted to love this place. The vibe was fantastic...great music, a stylish ambiance, and…read morean impressive selection of specialty craft cocktails. It's clear the owners put a lot of thought and creativity into making their cocktails the centerpiece of the experience. That said, the execution didn't live up to the concept. The menu appears to rotate regularly, and while the drinks were certainly unique, most of the cocktails we tried were hit or miss. At roughly $22 per drink, I expected more balance and refinement. One cocktail started with flavors reminiscent of an Old Fashioned, but after the initial sip, the combination of bitters and fruit syrups created an unpleasant cough syrup like finish. We tried a mocktail as well, and it was mostly ice and soda water, with what seemed like a collection of syrups doing most of the heavy lifting. The drinks were creative, but many of the flavor profiles felt disjointed rather than intentional. The biggest issue, however, was the bar service and sanitation practices. I watched a bartender place a cucumber garnish into a glass using his bare hands, touching the entire garnish in the process. He then continued to take credit cards, cash, and other items before stuffing ice into additional drinks with his bare hands. Whether or not this technically violates health code standards, it certainly wasn't appetizing to watch and left a poor impression. Parking is another challenge. There is no dedicated parking, and unless you get lucky, expect to park several blocks away and walk. Overall, the atmosphere is a lot of fun and the cocktail menu is ambitious, but the drinks didn't justify the price point, and the sanitation concerns were hard to overlook. I wouldn't rush back, especially given the cost and parking difficulties.

Prepare to visit the islands of Hawaii. Guest will be treated to island life ambiance and treated…read moreto foods that transport you to Kona. We started with the latest addition of cocktail to the menu, a monkey pod mai tai with crafted liliko'i foam toping of the combination of rums, orgeat and paired some pupus as companions to our drinks. We tried the island wings, crispy rice and firecracker shrimp. Would recommend these as they were quite delicious. For a main course, my wife and I shared the sticky ribs and furikake fries which I must saw were amazing. I really enjoyed the Dole Whip frozen delight. The blend of rums, pineapple snd coconut was fabulous snd my personal favorite. The speed of delivery was really good thanks to Angelica. Aloha!

It was Disneyesque. Perfect. I had the Navy Grog, delicious. The pupu platter was fantastic. Their…read moreceviche was spot on. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

The absolute best speakeasies are transportive, sending the guest into an immersive state of…read moresuspended reality for a while. From the sign as you enter, through the teeth, to the throaty-red textured walls, The Belly of the Beast encases guests in the whimsical journey down the whale's gullet. Who knew getting "swallowed" would be such fun? Keeping with the throaty theme, the space inside holds a few tables. It's an intimate space with ambient lighting and cheery Hawaiian/beach music. Puppets hang here and there, as well as other thematic, decorative details. My friend and I shared a few mouthwatering apps and imbibed a few delicious concoctions. Our wonderful bartender frim "outside" even came in with us, which made our experience even more personalized. We especially appreciated the complimentary shots! Our food was delicious and plentiful for apps: spam musubi, edamame, sliders, and shishito peppers. Now this is a big deal: my friend has celiac disease. She needs to be very cautious when ordering food. She self-advocates but much relies on the knowledge of servers. Our wonderful bartender, now our server, was very diligent and knowledgeable, and double checked ingredients with the chefs. Accommodations were made. Good times rolled on! Extra heaps of thanks on that! We fully enjoyed every minute of our (generous+) 90 minute time slot here. The service was amazing, the food delicious, and the cocktails made with magic. It was worth the drive, and one I'll gladly make again at next opportunity.

The decor and theme are amazing. I love the immersion and attention to detail. The service was…read moreoutstanding. Brodie was on his game all night with drink recommendations, food suggestions and just being a great host for our table. This was our first time to TBotB, so we're went sure what to expect, but we've been to Stowaway many times. The only knock I had with it was the selection of cocktails is limited. While I understand TBotB is it's own thing separate from Stowaway, I wish you could get some of the drinks from there. Most of the cocktails we had were good (but I'm not sure I'd order them again), but the menu had a number of drinks I won't order, they're just not my style. We missed being able to get some of our favorites from Stowaway. We ended up getting a table at Stowaway after our time was up in TBotB anyway because we were having a good time so that was fun. All in all, I think next time we'll stick with Stowaway and sitting at the bar. At least we can check TBotB off our list. It's worth checking out for sure, but for me I enjoy the more classic tiki cocktails. It's fun to venture off the beaten path once in a while.

Definitely a no frills karaoke spot that locals come to relive stress and have some fun. You can…read moreorder drinks and even get some decent ramen next door. My friends and I came to chop it up. Orders some snacks and had a good time.

I come here all the time with my friends. Love singing in their karaoke box. Very affordable and…read morefood is also great too.

Went during happy hour and tried two of their cocktails. Despite being a little pricey the drinks…read morewere very delicious and they hit and our server was very sweet and made the drinks very fast. The room was very beautiful and had tons of elegant seating for a family lunch.

Nice place for a hotel bar. Good service (Thank you Steve!!) and enjoyed a great glass of wine…read morewith my wife.