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.

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.

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!

Exterior doesn't look like much but absolutely beautiful interior with cushioned seating, upscale…read morelighting, dance floor. Free parking plentiful. Can shop at Walmart or DollarTree prior [;-) Just not interested in fried food, so I never order food.

I cant tell u about the food cuz I've been seated for almost 2 hours at an event and still haven't…read morereceived my order. The View cocktail finally came and tasted like watered down apple juice with sweet n sour mixed in. This is the same drink order I placed with my food. The seats in the vip booths are so high you have to stand up or sit at the end of the booth to see the stage. Overall vibe is nice. I came for an event to celebrate a birthday. Paid $100 for vip and If it wasnt a birthday with excellent music I'd leave asap. UPDATE: THE FOOD CAME. I asked of I could get the chicken tenders wit lemon pepper. Why these ppl gave me dry lemon pepper seasoning for already fried chicken. Smh Don't come ASAP. I sent my food back, and asked them to actually season the food. They literally dumped all that seasoning they gave me on the side o to my plate. RUDE.

The food here is always consistent and delicious, I love their molotes! The ambiance is beautiful…read moreas well, both indoors and outdoors! A little loud but I don't mind. Our waitress, Lorena was very kind and efficient :) I have been to this restaurant with my family multiple times and we have never had a bad experience, we love the food here so much!

This is a bit of a late review, but this place is so deserving of the 5 stars!!!…read moreI came here back in June with a group of friends and had an amazing time! We had a reservation and were sat right away when most of our party arrived. We were seated outside and at the time, it was a little chilly in the evening so we asked for the heater to be turned on and they did so right away. We ordered some drinks and starters - the guacamole with 3 salsas and the ceviche. Both were delicious - the ceviche especially was super fresh and light. We got a couple of the cocktails to share and all of them didn't disappoint!! My husband and I split 2 entrees because we wanted to try as much as we could. I ordered the madre enchiladas which allows you to sample multiple different moles and sauces. My favorite was the mole negro out of the 4 - the complexity of flavors was out of this world! My fiancé ordered the Barbacoa de res and really enjoyed his dish as well. It comes as a plate with rice and beans and some toppings for the tortillas (you can pick flour, corn, or handmade corn). Overall, the meal was delicious and we would definitely come back!

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!

This is really a fun place. I got it down to a science and the gentleman that's out front cooking…read moretacos fish tacos, and shrimp tacos oh my God they were terrific and they're all these folks over. Here are really nice. What a great place.

Went here for a friends event, it was nice. Very very dark lighting, don't stare at the ceiling for…read moretoo long it's a major eye sore. The place is very spacious, full bar, clean restrooms. Decent amount of seating. I like that the DJ Booth was not the actual stage. DJ Dash was fire They had a food truck outside thought that was dope. Security was cool, stayed until like midnight. A few people there said it's always a vibe, definitely gotta go back and check it out again.

FORMERLY known as Southland Bar, the very-recent new ownership renamed to The Alley Bar. The name…read morewasn't the only thing that changed, and it wasn't for the better. With new ownership comes an affiliated new crowd coinciding w/ old crowd. You could cut the tension in the air w/ someone's pocket knife because you just felt at least one person was packing. I never felt the need to look over my shoulder regularly thru the night til now. Territorial is an understatement. It could be your first visit, and you could tell two different groups were there. Service was disappointing. A customer is a customer, but I noticed new ownership neglected old crowd to tend to her crowd or anything else to keep her "busy." Meanwhile, original bartenders were bending over backwards for everybody. We, in the old crowd, are familiar enough w/ each other for some small talk at the bar while waiting for drinks. They were as confused and shocked as I was about the service. I don't even want to mention what I saw in owner/staff interactions, but I'ma just leave it at sad. It was just sad. I'm not a regular regular, but Southland was the spot for my friends and me when we wanted a night out together for past couple years. Now, we're back to bar-hopping for a new spot because The Alley Bar ain't it. I'd give her benefit-of-the-doubt because she just picked up the place, but benefit would imply I saw an effort in keeping old crowd loyal while inviting new life, too--yeah, no benefit here. R.I.P. Southland, thanks for all the fun.

What a fun happy place! Great bartenders and drinks, super friendly energy and vibe. I was in LA…read morefor work and ended up in Torrence for a night because my lodging farther north had an issue. I wanted a quick drink and this was the closest little bar. Lucky me for the lodging problem because I ended up having the funnest night with the nicest people ever and I can't wait to come back. Thursday karaoke night - highly recommend. LOUD and they have a decibel reader I'm coming back with friends on the Friday line dancing night.

Loved this place! Super cool dark ambiance and the mocktails were incredible. Really loved how…read moreeverything was decorated and they had a Psychic there this night to do tarot card readings, which I really loved. Service was excellent and we did try the pretzel as well, which was well seasoned and very large. I didn't get to take a picture of that unfortunately. We will be back!! I'm really looking forward to trying their tea service.

Small cute bar. Pretty detailed and diverse cocktail menu. However we tried some and they were all…read morereally sweet. Staff was nice to hold my jacket I'd forgotten behind for a week. Check hours before visiting and go early on Friday/weekends. Gets busy.

This review is not for an actual stay for us, but for the customer service provided while booking a…read moresuite for the first night of my brother's honeymoon. On the outside, the hotel actually looks like a business building (it appears to be a multi-purpose establishment), however, the interior's asian aesthetic was quite elegant. The concierge ensured that any related fees were handled up front so that when my brother and his bride arrived, check-in would be seamless for them. My brother was effusive in his thanks for their suite, saying that both it and their city view were beautiful.

This place is a wonderful place to stay in Los Angeles. It is a good location and for a hotel in…read moreLA it is extremely well cleaned, and well maintained and has plenty of places near there that has some of the most delicious foods. The scenery from the balcony was also very beautiful. Do not sleep on this place. If you are looking for a good spot to stay in LA during an event or a weekend activity this is the place you should go without a shadow of a doubt.