The corner bar is a great bar where there is always something going on. They have a great selection…read moreof draft beer with my personal favorite Allagash, which most places don't carry. They have a pool table if you feel lucky and want to be competitive. Fabio, Nico, Nick, and Gus are usually there so you can ensure you will have speedy service and a good time if they are pouring the drinks until 2am.

Had a great time Nick and Gus amazing service great place to enjoy a sports game Ready for the…read moreworld cup

Georgia's Lounge is a great spot. I've been several times and it never disappoints. It was perfect…read morespot for my book club meetup l. We sat outside, enjoyed the fire pit, and shared great apps (street tacos are my fav) and drinks. My most recent visit was with a small group for my sister's birthday, and they had a special holiday menu that I could not pass up. I ordered the Spiced Orchard, a festive take on an old fashioned. My sister got the Naughty or Nice, which I definitely stole a sip of, and it was just as good. It's a great little place for date night or drinks with the girls. Cozy place to have a good time.

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!

I enjoy a nice rooftop and good weather, so when this past Saturday came through warm and sunny, my…read morehomegirl and I felt personally invited outside. Naturally, we accepted. We walked in with no reservations and were promptly seated by the bonfire. Our waitress was extremely kind and knew the menu like the back of her hand, which is always appreciated. Once we got settled, we started the evening with drinks and water (because balance) and then proceeded to have a full-blown yap session while the drinks kept making their rounds. Good conversation, good vibes, and a cozy rooftop moment -- can't really ask for more than that. If you're in the area, stop by and show them some love. P.S. There's street parking... and it's free, which in itself deserves a round of applause.

My friends and I were looking for a cute rooftop bar near kia forum so we decided to check out…read moreFlora. First off, the vibe is lovely. It's located inside a hotel and the rooftop was decorated with florals and there were couches near the fire pits. If you sit at the fire pit, the table is going to be super small by the way. I ordered the grapefruit grove, but they ran out of grapefruit so I had to sub for pineapple. The drink still tasted good. My friends ordered the bird of paradise and the LA fruit cart and they liked their drinks as well. For food, we all tried the flora fries, garlic parmesan wings and the ahi tuna poke nachos. This is where it was lacking. I only liked the flora fries. They were crispy and garlicky. However, the garlic parmesan wings were extremely bland. I couldn't taste any flavor, we had to ask for some salt. The ahi tuna poke was not what i was expecting. I literally got 4 small pieces of tuna on some crispy wonton chips and it was $23 lol. Overall, if I were to come back, I would just come for drinks and ambiance but not the food.

We had a fun time at this club. They don't serve food so bring your own. They have a full bar with…read moreexcellent bartenders. They were kind enough to reserve the back of the location for a friend's retirement party for nearly 50 people. We had a lot of fun. We brought in pizza, salads and cookies and most of our guests ordered alcoholic beverages - some in unique containers. Parking outside was plentiful. It's a very good place for special events or just relaxing at their bar.

The Hula Hula Room is in a random plaza in the middle of Torrance near Del Amo. I came here after…read morework around 6pm and was surprised they already had a good amount of people in here for a weekday. It's open seating and they allow outside food since they do not have a kitchen here. I guess people even get food delivered through the apps. // DRINKS // They have around 15 tiki drinks on the menu, plus 3-4 seasonal tiki cocktails, a couple frozen cocktails and some non alcoholic cocktails on the menu too. If you don't feel like a tiki drink they also have a few beers on tap or canned. PAINKILLER: Pussers navy rum, Pussers gunpowder rum, Goslings 151, coconut, pineapple, orange, bitters. This thing is strong! You can definitely taste the rums and 151, but at the same time the bartender was able to make it well-balanced and taste like a very good, but strong cocktail. ROYAL RATIONS (seasonal cocktail): Kuleana hui hui & agricole rums, hawaiian sun passion-orange, pineapple, lime, passionfruit 18. It sounded like something that I would enjoy, but I would skip this in the future and order the other drinks on their island classics or hula classics menu. Overall, I'm glad I checked out Hula Hula Room. Already planning my next visit to enjoy more of the drinks on the menu.

Went here on a Saturday night and the vibe was cool, the staff was great, and the food was…read moredelicious and super quick! New spot for sure!

One of my friends from High School and I met here for dinner after work, my suggestion…read more Reservations were for 7:15 pm. It was only my second time here, but her first. I tried something different this time around. The food was delicious, especially that corn off the cob. The service was great and the ambiance was excellent. My friend said, she throughly enjoyed all of her food and her Blackberry Martini. We were having such a good time eating and talking time definitely escaped us. Thank you to our waiter and the manager for their hospitality, as we were sitting and laughing so hard; we didn't realize you were closed and we were the only two still sitting in the restaurant.

X Speakeasy is one of those places that feels like where you belong the second you walk in. The…read morestaff is attentive and the crowd is genuinely friendly. Even the DJ was extra personable. He allowed me to watch him do his magic during his set. It's a skill I've longed to learn as part of many on the good ol bucket list. What comes to mind when thinking about this venue is comparable to a person inherently born with a lot of charisma. Prices are fair, especially for the area. But the drinks are where it really stands out. They're clearly made with fresh, high quality ingredients. I will warn you it's the kind of place you come for one and end up staying longer than you planned :)

This is a difficult review to write because I really want to give X Speakeasy a 3 1/2 or 4 stars,…read morebut just can't. Came in after having dinner nearby and wanting to have a late-night cocktail. Drinks: Ordered the X Cadillac Margarita. It was just okay. Not bad, but also nothing special. Service: The bartender was friendly, but the service was somewhat spotty. Environment: I will say that the place was pretty crowded, and everyone was having a lot of fun. There's a small dance floor in the back. Bottom Line: It's a fun place that straddles the line between dive bar and local hotspot.

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!

Stopped by during the Rams Block Party event -- it's a nice outdoor restaurant and bar with plenty…read moreof shaded areas. Great ambiance with several televisions. Ordered the Napa Salad with chicken -- it was a decent salad with crunchy croutons. Also order the duo dip with warm tortilla chips. The pimento cheese dip was really good. Did not order from the bar this time, but looked good like they have a great selection of liquor to choose from. The service was meh -- once we received our food, the wait staff never stopped by to check if we needed anything else nor refill our beverage. Also waited for at least ten minutes after we were finished eating before having to flag down the wait staff for the bill. Be sure to get your parking ticket validated. Also the pricing is a bit high -- not as affordable for a lunch menu.

Server Álvaro is an actual SAINT at Saint & Second!…read more I want to start by clarifying that I went to S&S yesterday afternoon ready to cry major boo-hoo tears to my two besties, without much of an appetite. Instead, I ended up with a full belly and side cramps from laughing along with our awesome server, Alvaro. The Man. The Myth. The Legend that he is! Small Backstory: Last Friday I lost my job of almost 25 years in public education due to a complicated work accident (my back was broken & I now have screws in my spine) and I planned to whine to my best friends into a cocktail or two, and get out plenty of Kim Kardashian ugly-cry faces until it would be time to go home. Enter ALVARO! This kind man had the nerve to be polite to us! The nerve! LOL. He greeted us with a warm smile while my cold heart was practically making it snow. He explained all portions of the breathtaking menu when I had planed to eat my sadness. He even had the GALL to say if we wanted something not on the menu that he would see what he could do to make it happen! Here I was, ready to drink Unicorn Tears, and he was cheering me up! WHAT THE??! LOL The three is us started with the MEZZE PLATE. And OH LORD! I think we ate the print off of the plates while trying to get to the last crumb. We polished off a whole extra serving of cucumber slices in the process, by the way, and I'm not embarrassed to say that. The Turkish honey-sweetened labne was such a party in our mouths! Make of that what you will. Each of us got a dinner entre, with mine being the S&S Fish and Chips. I loved that the fillet was not overly battered and the chips had an almost double-Belgium fried taste going on. I couldn't help but swipe several spoons worth of aged-cheddar grits off a friend's seared pork chop plate. Now THOSE were some butter-heaven sent grits! My drink, that kept shooting partially through my nostrils from laughter, was a classic margarita on the rocks. No margaritas were injured/harmed in the process of my belly laughter. At some point towards the end of our night, a patron of the mall next door pulled the site-wide fire alarm, ringing through the whole location for everyone to use caution and head to the closest exit. If you grew up like my friends and I, you don't follow that suggestion unless you're trying to run out on the bill like a jerk. Bless be to Alvaro, he stopped by our table several times to apologize about the noise and flashing lights and explained the fire department was working on it. I explained that the Hood Cricket sound didn't bother us and we were happy to wait out the alarm. So not only did Alvaro provide us with excellent service, an outstanding meal, and generous smiles, but he also made sure that we felt SEEN. And THAT is what made the whole evening worth it. No sadness or cringey tears about a lost job were needed. It ends up all we needed was a server named Alvaro at Saint & Second to make my spirits feel high again. Pricing is a bit high but was totally worth it! Patrons were dressed business casual. Sound level, not counting the hood cricket, was mid and conversation was easy to have. Several televisions were playing different stations but no captions were provided. There is handicap parking available in the parking garage located just outside the front door of the establishment and no stairs or elevators are needed to enter. There are several entrances/exits to the available outdoor seating area and outdoor heaters are available. Glances around showed me that every patron I saw was tucking into their plates with smiles and were enjoying themselves. I have already made plans to return to S&S in another two weeks because it was indeed THAT GOOD! And for those fine diners that are wondering, "But what is a Hood Cricket?" An HC is a chirping fire-alarm that some of us are able to tune out with ease. You're welcome!

Service SLOW and DELAYED. Food: 6/10; Not tasty enough…read more(needs more flavor). My salad dressing was tasteless and seemed watered down. Drinks: Ok

Great service from Olin and Nate. Went in for a birthday dinner celebration and they delivered the…read morevibes. Looking forward to coming again soon, vibes were a 10/10! For food, I recommend the Garlic Noodles & Ribs.

I travel to Los Angeles a lot for work and went here on a whim earlier this year and now it is…read morehands-down my favorite place to visit while in town. The service, food, and cleanliness have been consistently solid. The last few times I've visited, I've had a server named Kelly, who is clearly a professional (attentive/ accommodating/ knowledgeable on both food and drink recommendations) and also super fun. Plus, she gave me tips on some other things to do when I'm in Los Angeles for work and it's been so sweet to have a local's recs. ;) I keep trying different menu items and they've been consistently excellent. Staff seem happy to be there as it must be a great place to work as well as to dine and hang out. Ambience is everything to me in a restaurant, so finding this super fun Tiki bar is a treat, but when the vibes are immaculate too... it's TEA! ‍‍‍

So glad I found this place! I was looking for somewhere to hang out and grab a drink before heading…read moreto Cinema West, and Yelp pointed me to Purple Orchid. This spot checked all my Tiki-bar boxes: moody lighting, fun kitschy décor, and seriously great drinks. I started with a Mai Tai--perfectly strong but still super tasty--then switched to a glass of Chardonnay so I wouldn't be completely blitzed for the movie. We still had time to spare, so I finished with a virgin Piña Colada and oh my gosh, it was delicious. Loved the jukebox and pool tables, too. Huge thanks to Lindsay for the excellent service. We'll definitely be back!

Wish I could leave zero stars.. This was the absolute worst…read moreMai tai I have ever had. It tasted like sour/rotten juice with some sort of fermented swill floated on top. No mint on top, zero lime flavor, but a cherry on an umbrella. I literally took one sip and pushed the glass back to the edge of the bar. Not one bartender or bar back came to check on my party after sitting our drinks down. After about twenty minutes of being ignored someone came and grabbed my husbands empty glass but left my completely full glass sitting on the bar mat. Another ten minutes or so of still not being checked on and we finally decided to leave. I'm out the twelve bucks for my drink but I consider it a twelve dollar lesson in not coming back here again. Sadly, the only reason we chose to get drinks at this bar was because I insisted I wanted a drink before heading home.