I came here for lunch with friends at 1pm. We made a Reservation through Resy,but when we arrived…read moreon a Wednesday, there were plenty of tables. Friendly staff, smiles all around! I had the Duck Confit, with their thousand layer potatoes and a tiny tiny dollup of tarragon mustard. The crispy outer layer with the moist meat was nice. Bottom line, I really enjoy my duck confit. The thousand layer potatoes fun. I should of also ordered a side salad or a vegetable, but, oh well. My friends shared the Salad Nicoise which had too much salad dressing and the lettuce was drowning. For the olives, they opted to use thinly sliced new green olives that are pickles and crispy. My friends thought that was a bit odd and missed the regular kalamata olives. Overall, my friends said they enjoyed the salad. We shared bread and butter which was heavenly! For dessert we shared the plum, fig galette. It was delicious and glad we all had a small portion, which is exactly what we wanted to finish the meal. We had fun watching the staff prep for dinner too! The decor is fun throughout the restaurant. I would definitely return here again. Tomat is a fun casual fine dining experience.

Just went here for morning coffee. I have been looking for a nice place closer to where I stay on…read morebusiness to grab coffee and work, and I may have found my new coffee spot. Major win for Tomat over other coffeeshops is the parking. Most coffeeshops have horrible morning parking, but Tomat will never have this issue as it shares the lot behind the Staples. If coffeeshop parking ever feels like a burden, go to Tomat. While parking allows me to visit a coffeeshop, it still needs to be worth visiting, and Tomat is definitely worth visiting. The coffee menu has your usual suspects, but there are some adventurous lattes to change things up, i hope they keep things fresh with a rotation of seasonal drinks, but solid basics will bring me back regardless. I had an iced dirty london fog and a clarified coldbrew. Both were good. The clarified coldbrew is run through a centrifuge to remove fines and pariticles that cloud the coldbrew leading to a cleaner coldbrew that is less bitter and does not have muddy sediment at the bottom.

This place is a great spot for hosting dinner parties! It's located on the rooftop of the AC Hotel…read morein El Segundo, and the views definitely add to the experience. We came here to celebrate my cousin's graduation after she became a doctor, and it was the perfect place for a special occasion. The food was delicious, rich, flavorful, and satisfying. The drinks were great too! I enjoyed the wine and champagne, which were smooth and not overly strong. A special shoutout to our server, Daniel, who did an amazing job taking care of our group. He was attentive, friendly, and always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. One thing to keep in mind: it can get pretty windy up there since you're close to the airport, so bring a light jacket or dress accordingly. Thankfully, they have fire pits and heat lamps that help keep everyone warm and comfortable. Overall, we had a wonderful time and I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu. Thank you for a great experience!

Stopped here tonight before dinner. I was here before a couple of years back, it was a non-issue…read more Tonight's experience was a total disappointment, much need for someone in leadership to improve. Ambiance is nicely decorated, it's part of the hotel, so just walk right in, pass the lobby, take the elevator to the 6th floor and you are there. Parking is free and plenty of it outside, do not feel the need to pay. Service: Horrible, I would give her a zero if I could. We had the woman server, reddish hair, one who I thought would be seasoned. Oder took her about 8 minutes, she then walk away and not said why. It was apparent that there was an issue with the table. Drinks took about another 12 mins to arrive and when they did it would have been great if she had spilled them. Drinks were horrible. My rum and coke was served flat and warm. Ice was dirty, seemed like no preventative maintenance takes place. No napkins were served, and at no time did she stop by to check in on us. Bartenders... not presentable at all. I didn't know what I was looking at. There was no way for me to tell if he was a bartender, or anyone else making the drinks. He seemed hot and sweaty, completely off, and wearing some sort of white T-Shirt., again, you couldn't event tell that it was a bartender making that drink, the entire experience was horrible. The drinks were so bad that we took 2 sips and said it's time to go. Waitress came by, we checked out and she just stood there waiting for a tip. We felt forced to tip her, when in reality I wanted to say, please quit your job. Folks, if you are looking for a nice classy drink, or something made right, do your self a favor and go elsewhere. if you are staying there, either go to the lobby bar, or better yet, skip out and head to Manhattan beach. No one should pay over $50.00 for poorly made drinks, served on a dirty glass, warm and with less than mediocre service.

There's nothing like finding a gem in the middle of Los Angeles. When I tell you I have driven by…read morethis spot at least 20-30 times and did not realize it was there baffles me. What's even more shocking was that I was driving by a place that in my eyes deserves some special attention! So espresso martinis are a thing and this place came highly recommended for them so my sugar sugar and I said, why not?? We made reservations and left a bit early because based off Google Maps the restaurant is on the corner of Manchester and Lincoln but based off my memory, I never saw a restaurant with that name! So to clear the air, it's there y'all, you just have to slow down and look. When you walk in the restaurant is dimmed and it totally sets the mood and my mood was steak!! Our waiter was super cool and we appreciate his hospitality. He asked if it was our first time. We confirmed and he ensured us that we would enjoy our experience and enjoy we did! First - espresso martinis. It was as if the bartender read our minds...they were made to perfection! Flavorful and you can definitely taste the balance of the espresso and alcohol. I ordered the steak frites and sugar sugar ordered the salmon. We always try each other's food and we couldn't determine which dish was better. The salmon was baked perfectly and the side salad was delicious! The steak had just enough seasoning so that it didn't overpower the quality of the meat. I have never had a perfectly cooked steak in my life! Ruth Chris who? Maestros where? I don't even eat steak on a regular but best believe it will be at the Manchester moving forward. As sugar sugar and I continue on our quest to try as many espresso martinis in LA, best hands down the best steak for me is here! Save me a seat!!

String cocktails and creative menu make this place a bit of a Westchester hidden gem. It's dimly…read moreinside, great spot for date night. Had the chips, burger, fries, and stroganoff. All tasty and service was solid.

Let me tell you about the melody Bar. The misses chose this spot for date night; constantly saying…read morewhen she use to work in the area years ago, here and a co-worker would go there for lunch. I was like bet, let's do this. When we got there, I looked at her... She looked at me.... I looked at her.... She look at me. We paid the cover charge and entered. The place was pact with people having a good ole time eating food, having drinks and giving to the old school hip-jop/r&b music. We sat at our time and were immediately were greeted and took our orders. We hade a couple drinks to go alongside our burgers. Let me tell you something. If you are a burger guru, you need to hit up this spot. One of the best burgers I've ever had in my life. Everyone was friendly and the music had you in a great mood. If we didn't have other plans after, we would of been there until they close. Definitely will have to check out this spot again.

This place is very dated. The chairs are wobbly. You'll get splinters in your behind. The food is…read moreOK you'll be on a special diet. This is not the place for you. Everything is served in saturated fats . football season is here again yet never enough staff never enough staff the place just needs to be remodeled. They don't seem to care because their clientele well I'm gonna leave it at that.

We weren't super hungry for dinner, but wanted a little nosh on my birthday and a cocktail. The…read moreWashington is within walking distance for us so we decided to give this corner neighborhood bar a try. It was a quiet semi-divey atmosphere with a foosball table and a couple of dart boards on the dark painted walls plus a few TVs. There were only a few people there when we arrived around 6 PM. We sat at a high table by the window and the kind young bartender took our drink and food orders. We had arrived in time for happy hour, so we chose the charcuterie board and two orders of the salmon sliders, both reasonably priced at $9.50 each. The sliders were spicy and delicious. The charcuterie board was not as impressive. It didn't seem particularly fresh; the grapes especially were a bit wrinkly and sad. We could also have done with a few more pieces of toast to go with the pieces of smoked Gouda and Brie, and the couple slices of salami and prosciutto. There were also a few dates and dried apricots on the board. Well, whatta ya want for $9.50 in L.A., I guess... Overall it was a pleasant and chill experience, and our bartender/waiter was quite attentive even though the place started to fill up the longer we stayed.

My cousin was performing at this small bar. They had a Decent Menu but seemed a bit understaffed as…read moreit took quite a while to talk to the bartender to order and such. The chairs were super uncomfortable especially if you are hanging around to listen to music and have a few drinks. It was quite dark inside and the tv screens had strange videos playing. If you are local it may be your place especially on a rainy night to stay close to home but I wouldn't make a special trip from far.

Top Jazz, best venue, excellent bar, worst parking and getting to find…read more If you want the best, it is worth it, if you like big venues and pop music, go catch Kenny G at a stadium. I would go to this place often, but it is about 140 miles from where I live and I am not into the LAX metro thing. But if you are into Uber and such, park in Venice and uber there and claim to have been at the West Coast Village Vanguard of LA'sbest.

Omg this place is SPECIAL and you must absolutely get tickets in advance. I am a sucker for high…read morequality live jazz, the kind that's not just in the background and if you're looking for that too, then this is it. World-class musicians and a warmly-lit, beautiful space with great cocktails. They recently added empanadas to their menu and they are reaalllly yummy! Parking isn't usually a challenge and the crowd is full of to-the-bone music lovers. Be warned, this is not a spot to chat while the music is playing; the focus IS the music. Because they are also streaming and recording the sets, the crowd is pretty subdued. However, if you get there early, you'll have time to sip and socialize. Recently, the ticket prices have increased significantly, but it's still well worth the cost to support local talent and a great venue.

Courtney is absolutely excellent at what he does! The best service I've had in years! Truly…read moreattentive, great memory, kept my cup filled and my experience rich. The food was amazing, but the service was the best compliment to my taste buds. Thank you and you'll see me again!

Serafina was amazing and checked on us very often. There was a big party that night and she let us…read moreknow our food was going to be coming out a little late and she let us know when it was coming out. I was torn between getting the pork and pineapple tacos or the shrimp and lobster enchiladas and she recommended the shrimp and lobster enchiladas. It was amazing and delicious and did not disappoint. I definitely recommend asking for Serafina to be your waitress 10/10. The ambiance was very nice and quiet upstairs as well.

First time dining at Saint & Second and it was a great experience. We came for an early Father's…read moreDay dinner with a 5:30 reservation, and it was nice getting there before the dinner rush. The ambiance was perfect--upscale yet comfortable, and not so loud that you can't enjoy a conversation with your table. Jose G took great care of us throughout the evening. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly without being intrusive. The food was delicious. Our favorites were the wedge salad, lamb chops, and the ribeye. We finished with the s'mores and cheesecake desserts. Each dish had its own unique twist, and the flavors worked really well together. Overall, a wonderful dining experience with great food, service, and atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

Beautiful venue, food is good but not great…read more Dog friendly outdoor patio. We sat at the bar. Service was kinda slow. We ordered the signature burger and shrimp cocktail from the brunch menu. Signature burger is pretty good. The fries were delicious. Shrimp cocktail was kinda a disappointment. Wasn't as crisp and fresh as I've had in other places. The brunch menu comes with 6. I wouldn't order this again.

We loved Caravan Cantina! My wife and I recently spent 3 days in LA and stayed at Hotel June (West…read moreLA), even extending our trip by an extra night and day because we were having so much fun. The night we flew in, it was late and we'd been traveling all day, so we decided to try Caravan Cantina for dinner before heading to bed. The hotel gave us each a free taco token, so it was an easy decision. We started with the carne asada and chicken tinga tacos, with a side of street corn to share. The street corn was great--not too salty or creamy, just a great texture, more like a thick salsa for dipping the tostadas that came with it. My wife loved the carne asada taco, and I really enjoyed the chicken tinga taco, so although we traded a bite for a bite, we were both happy with our decision. We decided to try one more taco, so we got two grilled shrimp tacos (the taco token only comes with one taco, while the regular order comes with two). These ended up being our favorite--super juicy, fresh, and packed with flavor. We came back the next day for an appetizer before going to a late dinner with friends, and we split the squash blossom quesadilla, which sounded intriguing and turned out to be absolutely delicious. We added chicken at the suggestion of the waitress, but it didn't need it, really. The salsas that come with most of the dishes are amazing. Our favorite was the salsa roja, which is a sort of an orange color. After deciding to stay one more day, we spent most of our last afternoon by the pool, which was super fun, and we ordered poolside service to try the queso blanco--which was phenomenal--and we also got a side of the salsa roja to mix in with the queso. Can't say enough about this place and the staff--the vibe of the restaurant is laid back and fun, not too loud but not dead either. We'll definitely be back next time we visit LA!

Great food. Amazing staff that day. It was relaxing even with the soccer game on…read more Decent menu.

I just had the Napa salad!!! It was delicious and fresh!!! I will definitely come back!! Service…read morewas fantastic

Stopped by The Meeting Spot during the middle of the day and really enjoyed the vibe here. I didn't…read moretry any food this time around, but I did order the Ginger Lime Cooler mocktail and it was super refreshing and well balanced. What stood out most to me was the atmosphere. The outdoor patio is such a cool space to just relax, people watch, and enjoy the scenery. They had music playing along with a big screen TV, which made it feel like a perfect chill spot to unwind without feeling overcrowded. Since I went midday, it wasn't too packed, which honestly made the experience even more enjoyable. The staff were absolutely sweet, friendly, and very attentive -- not just to me, but also to the couple sitting nearby. Customer service definitely did not go unnoticed. I'll definitely be back to try the food next time!