My husband and I had tickets to see the Magic Flute opera (a review within a review-but it was…read moremagnificent!) at 7:30pm, so we had to eat dinner beforehand. Naturally, we chose somewhere walking distance which is from Abernethy's standpoint a genius move location wise. We came during Andy Allo's (if I was ever in Prince's band in my lifetime you couldn't tell me sh*t) chef residency which is likely ending sometime this year. We are also fans of the show "Upload" and had hoped to catch a glimpse of her. Sadly, it was an opera night and she was understandably too busy. The menu was inspired from her Cameroonian heritage, and had a couple of fancy schmancy items like short rib and fish plates you'd find at a high end restaurant. I'm so glad we chose this place as our dinner was so tasty and flavorful. We had never eaten Cameroonian food before, and eating food from countries in the same continent wouldn't really give us an idea what we were in for either. We ordered some refreshing cocktails to start off. My husband ordered the "Diamonds and Pearls" (I'm sure it was inspired by Chef Allo's stint with Prince) cocktail which had passion fruit and pineapple, and I ordered the pure guava which really had a pure guava taste lol. For an appetizer, we ordered this savory puff with red bean and avocado sauce, and I couldn't describe what flavors I was eating aside from a tang and spiciness to go with our fluffy puffs which were dense enough to be sating. We both then ordered fish plates as our entrees. My husband ordered the crispy skin branzino with cassava fries and spinach, plated on leek and njansa sauce. And I had the black cod with pepper tomato sauce, sweet yam and bell pepper relish. I never thought fish can come with flavors that can dance on your tongue like that. And my husband now wants to eat cassava fries with every meal. We hope Chef Allo moves this menu to a brick and mortar one day because our dinner absolutely spectacular.

This restaurant features a new chef to showcase their talents and is located on the Music Center…read moregrounds so the crowd is dependent on the patrons of the entertainment facilities. The environment is light and beautiful which is a relief. The patio is larger than the inside of the restaurant so if you prefer the inside on a night where there are popular shows I would suggest a reservation. The service was incredible. All we had to do was look at our waiter and he was by our table side. What I did not enjoy was the limited menu. The choices were not my favorites except for the Branzino. But I like to try new foods so I ordered the chicken with peanut stew which is a popular dish in Cameroon where the chef was from. The title did not adequately describe. It was a small chicken breast with peanut sauce. Not a stew. The portions are small so eat before you come if you are a big eater like I am. And don't be surprised when your portion of dinner with tip is $90. My observation for the fine dining experiences at the music center is that the restaurants lien heavily on a built-in audience rather than fully concentrating on the food. The food experience is wonderful but every time I eat at one of the restaurants on the music center grounds I give the food a C grade at best. I shouldn't have to order a cheeseburger at the grill in order to get a decent meal for the prices you pay. And that includes a variety that is satisfying and made up a favorites. I would go back to Abernathy's again. But I would check out the menu before I did and make my decision from that. And not just count on the chefs name and reputation. Because I don't want to go how hungry and not satisfied after spending almost $100 for dinner.

A hidden gem in Angelino Heights that you don't want to miss out on. If you can't find parking,…read morethey do have valet, which made it so convenient. The outdoor beer garden offers a lot of seating, shade and some great vibes. A perfect place to bring a bunch of friends to grab some food and enjoy some beer (brewed on the property). We all enjoyed some amazing beers and we ordered quite a few things on the menu to try. Everything was delicious, I was very impressed. Most of the time breweries don't really have the best food, but this one had amazing food! Service was prompt and very friendly. I got a blonde brew and it was so good and refreshing. We ordered: - 3 in a bun - Filet Mignon - breaded pork cutlets - Fennel and Pear Salad All very tasty! I definitely recommend coming by and checking this gem out. Cheers!!

Bia Garden is a fun & cute outdoor (no indoor) dining/drinking place on Sunset. They have many…read moreheaters but I recommend bringing a jacket if the weather is going to be chilly at night. Each bench has a blanket so it helps if you are willing to use it. I am a bit of germaphobe so I couldn't use it. lol My friends and I, all loved the vibe. We ordered many items on the menu but there were only two things we liked; the Mackerel and the Eggplant. Unfortunately the rest of the food was not good at all. Another thing was that none of us got buzzed from the beer. lol Majority of us agreed that the beer was watery but maybe that wasn't a bad thing. hahahaha Again, it's a cute place especially for summer time. And the Mackerel was really really good. I will probably go back for it.

Pretty solid spot for Mexican food. The outdoor seating is a little odd. They tried to sit us in a…read moreloan table next to the crossing pole away from the rest of the tables. If you do get seated outside service will be slower so be prepared to either everything at once or wait around for a waiter/waitress. Their drinks were pretty great! Definitely what stood out to me I loved their water reservoirs, absolutely beautiful. Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: 3.5/5

Last night, El Condor soared! *Insert any eagle-ish sound…read morehere*. When our original Mexican restaurant plans fell-through, (thx for randomly closing, Casita del Campo????) - my buddy Jim recommended EL CONDOR... a restaurant I technically had never been to, but a location I'd been to looooong ago, with large groups of friends. Before booking - and arriving, I was nervous: The IG page didn't post any food pics. The Yelp photos weren't the best. The Food photos looked very 2026 Marix, which isn't great. Something on IG mentioned it was closing soon. I was skeptical for this birthday dinner... But El Condor delivered one of the most fun, last minute birthday dinners I can remember! Food was really tasty. Presentation was great. Margaritas were PERFECT. Our Waitress was a DELIGHT. Addictive appetizer dips, like the Queso. Brisket Fajitas and tasty tacos. We were too full for the Churros, but hopefully next time. Cute, festive vibe - which has a lot to do with its location within 'Sunset Junction', but the spot itself, has character. I hope the rumors aren't true, that it's closing. Anyway, will have to make an effort to hit this spot up, more often, when I'm on the Eastside. And yes, I've contributed ZERO PHOTOS, I am sorry yelp.

Eaten here a couple times in the past year. Everything was…read morereally good. The crudo, chicken "ribs" were standouts. Honestly maybe the best chips and guac around. Cocktails were also solid.

Once again, a seeming disability can turn into an opportunity. I have been diagnosed celiac (gluten…read moreintolerant) for 26 years but I am a foodie and I owned a restaurant. I also travel and love to eat wherever I go so for the first 15 years or so after my diagnosis, my food can only be described as cardboard or parakeet food. However, since being gluten intolerant has become extremely prevalent, it is much easier now to find great food and growing up in Venice, California Mexican food was and still is one of my favorite cuisine. I was going to go to an event for Yelp at the Regent where I knew I would find snack type food that would be inedible for me so after partaking in the wonder of Dia de los Muertos, I walked past Bar Ama and was captivated by the cool interior. I wasn't planning on eating much but in keeping with the Halloween Calaveras theme, I sat at the bar and had a wonderful talk with the bartender/server and some fellow diners who are also eating at the bar. Whenever there are specials, I try to order them, and in this case, this was no exception as I started off with my first Pumpkin Margarita - pumpkin, cinnamon, tequila, combier, lime, agave. Nice taste without an overpowering pumpkin flavor. Since I'm a lightweight and cheap date, I had to have some hardy food and I tried their super nachos with shredded chichen picidilia. Calling something super could mean big and/or delicious. This was both. I powered through most of it and then the devious server made me look at their muy especial desserts. That's a lie but while I'm gluten intolerant I'm not glutton intolerant so I gave in to try a dessert presented in the spirit of the holiday- Pistachio Cheesecake Brûlée- kataif, buttermilk créme fraiche, saffron honey cherry blossom salt. I don't even know exactly how you take my favorite dessert in which I am a self proclaimed expert, Creme brûlée (which was the only dessert I could safely eat for years) and pair it with my second favorite, cheesecake. Are you kidding me? Ama tell you this was epic in the presentation that was almost too nice to eat. That's BS I dug right in after taking a few snaps for y'all and so I could salivate looking at the pics later. Delicioso friends. Needless to say I waddled content over to the Regent and ate nothing so as not to break the vibe of the meal. Gracias Bar Ama.

Now, I've been an avid Jazz fan for years now and have never ventured to the Dresden while living…read morein LA. I'm kicking myself because of course I fell in love with the Dresden on my short trip back. Arrived around 10:30 and this place was in full force. Beautiful people, lovely bar, and incredible music. I was lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar. Spent the entire night in complete awe of the environment! I had a great time people watching and singing along with the jazz singers and everyone else. Drinks were nice and strong too. For LA, pretty reasonable. I paid about 38 bucks for two drinks. Pretty great especially since there was no cover at the door. Loved my time here at the Dresden! I'm an LA girl through and through so I'll forever be visiting and will totally make The Dresden on my rotation of spots to listen to great music while I'm here.

Parking: street parking (tough) or $9 parking lot…read more Atmosphere: came for the Swingers vibe and wasn't disappointed Service: top notch Food/drink: food was good, but the drinks were great. Both on the pricey side. Overall, it was a fun old-Hollywood experience in a LA icon. Definitely recommend for SoCal residents to make at least 1 trip in their lifetime.

First thing is first- this is an absolutely beautiful restaurant. I loved the decor inside it's so…read moreold school casita. I literally could come here for that alone, just to stare at the decor. They have an outside patio but I definitely recommend sitting indoors to get the full experience. Service was friendly nothing crazy. Food was as decent as Americanized Mexican food gets, definitely reminded me of El Cayote. Our server gave me a warning about ordering the camarones diabla, I think he thought I couldn't handle spice because it was not that spicy at all actually, and I think they could spice it up even more especially with a name like that. My four stars isn't really about the food, more so about this place being a Silverlake staple with an absolutely stunner vibe. Can't wait to come back!

As a kid, this was one of my favorite restaurants. My parents used to bring me here, and I honestly…read moredon't remember there being anything on the menu that we didn't like. I always ordered the albondiga soup, while my parents loved the chile Colorado. Almost 20 years later, I decided to come back with my mom and my kids and take a little trip down nostalgia lane. Unfortunately, the food just wasn't the same. The flavors that I remembered were missing. The sauce tasted like it came from a can, the meat was hard and chewy, and overall everything felt very bland. It honestly felt like the sazón and love that I remembered from childhood were gone. I will say, the beautiful decor is still there, and that definitely adds to the experience. But the prices have gone up quite a bit, and unfortunately, I just can't say the food is worth it anymore. The only thing that remotely brought me back to those childhood memories was the chips and salsa. It's always a little sad when you revisit a place that holds such special memories and realize it just isn't what you remember.

I've been to Lowboy in Los Angeles quite a few times now with both friends and family, and it's…read morebecome one of those places I can always count on for a great meal and a good time. The food is consistently delicious. One of my absolute favorites is their Caesar salad. It might sound simple, but they do it so well. It's always fresh, crisp, flavorful, and one of the best Caesar salads I've had. Everything else I've ordered has been just as good. Their burgers are cooked perfectly, the fries are crispy and addicting, and the menu is full of elevated comfort food that's hard to go wrong with. The drinks are also excellent and pair perfectly with the food. The service has always been friendly, attentive, and efficient. Even when they're busy, the staff does a great job making sure everyone feels taken care of, and the food always comes out in a timely manner. The ambiance is one of my favorite things about Lowboy. It has a relaxed neighborhood feel with a fun, lively atmosphere that's perfect for meeting up with friends or bringing family. It's casual, welcoming, and somewhere you actually want to hang out for a while. Overall, Lowboy continues to be one of my favorite spots in Los Angeles. Great food, great service, and an awesome atmosphere keep me coming back, and I'll definitely continue recommending it to others.

I heard Manager kicked customer out for employee's mistake…read more Food seem good. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDJeMaGC/

Came to watch the World Cup out of all days to try this sports bar. Despite how crowded it was I…read morewas very impressed by the staff. They were friendly and didn't let the craziness get to them . The service was actually fast . They were well prepared . They have plenty of TVs and they play the sound . The crowd was fun . The margarita I had was strong . The beer was nice and cold . We really enjoyed the wings and tenders . Also ordered nachos not pictured and those were tasty. Get there early for big games or you will be standing . Will come back to watch other sport events .

Today was my second time visiting this place. I walk over…read morehere once a year. It was 12:08 and the place already had about 3 people in it. I was planning to have a few beers again but when I saw the prices and played it safe. Had ONE 16oz beer $9.25 and the final price was $11.56! Obviously added charges ( I did leave a tip so it really cost me $13.56) Seriously it's 12 noon on a Tuesday??? I've traveled to many states and also overseas and have paid this much for a TOURIST location. Highland park is not that kind of place where charging this much for a single beer makes sense. Will I come back? Absolutely not I'm reading lots of reviews and seeing proof of this place up charging customers and now I'm telling you the same this place is not worth your hard earned money. IF this place served 20oz pints my review would not have been so concerning. My advice to this business is lower your prices or more people will be opting out of this place. I was planning to bring my wife sometime but on second thought I don't think it's worth it. I can spend this kind of money at a more upscale bar with a coastal view. There was a man sitting at the very end of the bar with his laptop and he acted like he was on something. Kept getting g up and walking behind the bar to grab canned drinks over and over. He must have been an owner/manager? My man, maybe if you stopped drinking your own supply the beer prices would be lower. Try to taste your food the speed you were eating looked like you were about to have a heart attack. Pros; it's a bar that opens at 12 Cons: ridiculously high beer prices