Gumbo Brothers made the night…read more... Stumbled into this portion of level 8, after the vibes were mild near the carousel rooftop bar. Good size crowd, but it was easy enough to get a drink from the bar. Vibes were good and got better when the Gumbo Brothers came on. They are a cover band, but specific to hip hop and RnB, and they killed it. Jay on the sax was amazing, and Apollo on the mic was perfect. We will be back on Friday or Saturday, since I believe that's when the Gumbo Brothers are there.

5* Ambiance 5* Service…read more5* Coctails Level 8 really has done a fantastic job creating a jazz/entertainment bar with great service, drinks, and unpretentious service. The guests, come and go and at each moment, in any corner, be ready to be surprised and entertained by a live DJ, acrobat, burlesque performer, pianist and singer. What a show! Veronica at the bar was fantastic and made us drinks just to our order. Supper knowledgable, helpful and kind. Definitely, this place is a great hangout after a meal... be prepared to be be dazzled and entertained.

When you step inside to this bar you'll never realize this type of awesome establishment has made…read moreit to the neighborhood. Cool bar setup. Plenty of room to hang out. The atmosphere here was great. Not too big of a crowd for a Friday night. Drinks were made well and we had a great time. Can this place be kept a secret for a little bit longer? Awesome spot.

When passing by this location it appears to be under construction. Although I haven't been in…read moreyears, I remember it being a nice neighborhood spot for a drink and live entertainment.

This place was overpriced, disorganized, and incredibly disappointing. The show did not actually…read morebegin until 10:29 p.m., and before that there was almost an hour of dance lessons. We were honestly falling asleep waiting for the actual entertainment to begin. The entire night felt chaotic from the moment we arrived. You spend time getting dressed up, planning a date night, driving downtown, and trying to be excited for the experience, only to park in a dark lot with feces and urine in the stairway. It was scary and disgusting. We looked past the parking lot situation because we were excited to enjoy our night out, but unfortunately the experience only got worse from there. The waitress kept pushing us to order more items, which made the whole night feel like a money grab. The food was absolutely embarrassing and nothing like what was advertised in the gallery photos on the website. It honestly felt like it came straight from Costco. Other reviews mentioned food being served on paper plates, and we can confirm that we experienced that too. The slice of pizza was literally Costco pizza. The pizza and snacks were cheap, low-quality, and nowhere near what you would expect for the price. It really makes you wonder how many people feel misled by that kind of advertising. There was also a complete lack of control and management. People who did not pay for reserved seating were hovering nearby, ready to take your seat the second you got up to use the restroom or go to the dance floor. We saw multiple people weasel their way into reserved lounge and table areas on the ground floor. At one point, a couple was even going through someone's fur coat and looked close to taking belongings before the actual couple returned. That alone says a lot about the environment and lack of security. The billing situation made it even worse. The waitress quickly skipped through the itemized receipt, which made it easy to miss that a 20% tip had already been included. We ended up tipping on top of the included gratuity and only realized it afterward. At that point, we felt completely scammed. We spent over $300, and the overall experience and management were absolutely not worth it. To be fair, some of the acts were great and the band was great. Separate from that, everything else was as mentioned. Between the deceptive billing, weak drinks that barely seemed to have alcohol, the delayed start, boring dance lessons, embarrassing food, poor seating control, and lack of management, the whole experience was extremely disappointing. I definitely do not recommend reserving seats, drinking at this event, or buying their food. Eat dinner beforehand and do not worry about arriving on time, because the show does not really start until around 10:30 anyway. We left feeling scammed.

So I took my mom and aunt here as a fun night out with some entertainment. The event didn't start…read moreuntil hours after the start time. We got there at 8pm and I think it starts after 10:30pm. The view from our seats were completely blocked by people standing around. Drinks and snacks were awful. I'd say my company was great, but the experience was regrettable. I do not recommend it at all. Interestingly enough, the people looked like regulars so if it's your cup of tea, then I guess you'll enjoy it but if you're trying to find a new place to try out for live entertainment, this isn't it.

Alter Ego is such an inviting bar and lounge! They really nailed that divey vibe while still making…read moreit feel like a great place to sit down, eat, have a few drinks, and just enjoy yourself. The environment is super chill and welcoming. The service was great too. Everyone was attentive without being overbearing, which I really appreciated. I had the salmon and broccoli, along with the Caesar salad and tiramisu and honestly everything was delicious The tiramisu was a great way to finish everything off. Next time I'm staying at the Fairmont Breakers, I already know where I'll be coming back to eat!

Alter Ego at the Fairmont Breakers! Great place to grab a drink. We checked in early Sunday…read moreafternoon, August 9, 2026, and were counting down to the 5pm open -- $5 off signature cocktails is a nice little win. Went with the smoked Old Fashioned. Bartender's lighter would not cooperate, so no smoke show, but the drink itself was still excellent. Bonus entertainment: a speed dating group set up nearby. Did not expect that on a Sunday. Fascinating! One knock -- at 5pm those windows let in a lot of sunlight. Not the moody cocktail-bar vibe yet. That's on me for going at open. Means I have to come back at night for Thursday jazz, when the $5 off runs all night. Yeah, I'll be back!

The service was superb. The food was delicious with great quality. The owner came over and greated…read moreus. We felt very spe cial and appreciated. She was very kind. I love this place and intend to visit more frequently Thank you

Fun ambiance. Great music. Great dancing. Legendary musicians. Tasty food. Nice to find a space…read morethat still exists like this in Cali.

I'll leave 5 stars because I support local music venues. Consider supporting this local business -…read moreI am sure they are worth checking out. I didn't actually get to go in though. The lady at the front was strange. I was denied entry. They check IDs. Mine had just expired. She made quite a big deal about it, even as I was trying to leave. She kept asking me questions, but seemed to get defensive. I kept repeating "it's all good, I'll come back next time" to de-escalate the situation. I felt really uncomfortable. I think the lady was drunk. She seemed pretty erratic. Either way, her behavior was unprofessional and unwelcoming - whether she was under the influence of alcohol or not. I will still try to check this place out next time on a better day!

First time here and we love the Dodger game can't wait to come back again Joseph is awesome very…read morewelcoming and plays amazing music and change the dodger game when we asked him to such a great vibe amazing people thank you Joseph for a great first time experience. We will definitely come back again.

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.

I had our company Christmas party here years ago. I have never been to, or had anything close to…read morethe amazing time that we all had at this historic LA club. I haven't been there in 20 years but I'm going back the moment that I can.

Pure pleasure was a Pure Pleasure of mine. I LOVE THAT PLACE. Food, Great Music, Live Blues Band..read more

Do you wanna dance? Quality live music, DJ's that can read a room. People actually vibing and…read moredancing! There are not enough jazz/hip hop spots in the area and this one goes above and beyond. For any Paak fans it is extra special. Drinks curated and named after his music, sick paraphernalia etc... Side note: The Tokyo Fried Chicken Strips are insanely good. Sweetest staff every-time. Five stars all around.

The food and drinks are consistently great! The experience as a whole was hit or miss, and it…read moreshouldn't have been so inconsistent. We were sat next to someone who worked at the restaurant (a manager of some sort, I'm not entirely sure) who spent an annoying amount of time explaining business practices to his friends. One of said friends decided to go and interrupt the BEAUTIFUL performer and ask if she could sing. Not only was that incredibly rude of her to do, the manager friend should have told her not to. Unsurprisingly and unfortunately for us, her entitlement was not supported with a performance good enough to excuse her rudeness. It's obvious the vibe at Andy's is curated down to a science, and it's usually well executed. A random woman singing a song to her boyfriend while reading the lyrics off her phone shouldn't be part of the vibe. Ever. That's what karaoke bars are for. This genuinely bugged the hell out of me, so one more thing: The performers only have so much time on stage. To take away from his time to perform (and he would've killed it, his voice is so special!) is selfish. For the manager, I only know he worked there because employees kept going up to ask him questions. I've never seen a manager on shift but having a personal meal (most of their conversation was about personal stuff in the most pretentious, discomforting way). Them being where they were just brought more foot traffic to the area which added a level of discomfort since we were sat at the top of the stairs. Now for the better part of the experience: the waitress working there is just wonderful! My sister noticed she was at every table bringing food, clearing food, bringing drinks, etc. She just carries herself so well and made the night fun! Like we'd be thrown off by the conversation happening next to us (the conversation happening while the artist was performing) and she would come up to check on us and we were instantly in a better mood. She's a dream and I would go back to see her! The music-- Hit after hit after hit! Even songs I didn't know? A hit! Not a surprise, we know who's bar it is. But great music on a night out is never a guarantee, so it was refreshing to genuinely be dancing through dinner and throughout the evening! I brought my sister who was in town visiting me, and I would definitely continue to bring people to experience Andy's!

Arrive early to have your pick of seats. Venue was nice and well organized…read more Moss was our server and she does an excellent job. Food options were decent and at a good price. Enjoyed the band and the crowd. Two shows on Sunday. $20 paring in the garage around the corner.

One of my boys had the opportunity to perform here last weekend and there was no way I was going to…read moremiss this opportunity. There is a parking structure around the corner so there is plenty of parking. The jazz club does validate if you pay in advance and I think it's pretty convenient because we actually stayed a little longer to hang out with my friend backstage after his performance. Once we arrived, you walk into this huge open area with the bar to your left and a bunch of seating in the middle. To the right is the stage with a blue background (probably to go with the blue note theme lol). One thing that stuck out right away is how packed they made it. They are definitely trying to maximize their profits by squeezing everyone in there like a pack of sardines. I would rate this higher if they took out a few tables to give people some space and legroom. It's insane! Besides that, it's perfect! The sound is good, the vibe is on point and the food was very good! I went with the salmon, mashed potatoes and broccoli and everyone who ordered it was raving about it. That salmon was fire!! I'll definitely be back to catch other artists I've been wanting to see live. I would recommend but you guys have to make some space so we can breathe. OOOO 4.5 out of 5 Afros