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    The Wine Bar

    4.2 (89 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Charcuterie Plate - 3 cheese
    Melissa G.

    Very cool spot for any pre-show experience people watching! I definitely recommend booking on Opentable beforehand as to not get air to be seated like my boyfriend and I did. The hostess has to be tough to part bounce all the folks who want in! Nevertheless, we got the first table behind the hostess and weee able to watch the action. Boyfriend got his red wine but I had my iced coffee from the counter Nextdoor. We opted for the 3-cheese artisanal cheese board that does not seem like much but hits the spot as far as a snack can go. It comes with cheeses, fruit and nuts. We likewise ordered the bacon-wrapped dates which are amazing as anything bacon is! Thank you for the hostess for also allowing my friends to pop in and say hi. Great wait staff - I'd go again, with a reservation and order more!

    Striped bass with amazing tomatoes
    Truman W.

    4.5 stars for the excellent grilled prawns and striped bass, even though the sea bass didn't taste like bass, more like tuna haha but then it could be due to the seasoning. The heirloom tomatoes that came with the fish (whatever it was) were amazingly sweet and soft. It was a Tuesday L.A. Phil night and the restaurant was mostly empty, but service was spotty, took a long time to order and get our check. At least the food quality and posh terrace made up for it,...somewhat.

    Tina C.

    Ann's Wine Bar is restauranteur dynamic duo Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne's a.o.c.-inspired wine bar and restaurant, which proffers a dizzying selection of wines as well as signature small plates. AMBIENCE (5/5) Perched atop the Hollywood Bowl entrance, the sleek white-and-silver chrome outdoor bar overlooks tree-lined views of the surrounding hills. You can sip and sup at the long bar or enjoy a seated dinner on the spacious patio. FOOD AND WINE (4/5) Featuring a bevy of 100+ wines by bottle across a wide price range as well as ~35 by-the-glass selections and 6 craft beers, Ann's is well set for groups, paired, or solo eventgoers. The food menu includes Goin's artisanal cheeses, signature Spanish fried chicken, grilled flatbreads, salads, additional seafood/meat/vegetarian entrees and sides, and desserts. We thoroughly enjoyed our pre-dinner sips: -Folk Machine's smooth Pinot Noir -Nigl's bright, refreshing Grüner-Veltliner SERVICE (4/5) Friendly and efficient! Our bartender had been working at Ann's for years, which likely reflects well on Goin and Styne's leadees

    Focaccia
    Brittany T.

    Booked a rezzy here before the Halsey concert and I really enjoyed it. Venue food is always expensive tbh and since I didn't feel like venturing into Hollywood after parking at the Bowl lot I felt like this was our best best to have a nice sit-down meal before the concert. It was a little tight in here which wasn't super comfy but we made do. We started with the charcuterie plate with lots of yummy sliced meats and grilled bread, so toasty and yummy. I got the focaccia flatbread with goat cheese and prosciutto. It was yummy but also a bit too oily at times. The dough itself was delicious though. Unfortunately, none of us are big wine drinkers so we didn't try it. If I were coming back for another show, I think I would dine here again! The food was filling enough that I didn't need to buy a bunch of expensive snacks from the concession stands and the servers were fast and efficient which was great since we needed to get out of there quickly before the show. The only thing I didn't love is that all of our entrees came at separate times.

    Enjoying Folk Machine Pinot Noir before and during the concert. They let you take the bottle to your seats!
    Fran P.

    Ann's Wine Bar at the Hollywood Bowl is a stellar experience. We had the zucchini blossom and ricotta flatbread with dripped honey that was a nostalgic 'out-of-this-world' culinary experience!! It reminded us of cheese blintzes! We also had the striped bass which was also delicious. We had a 7:30 p.m. reservation and arrived 15 min early which was perfect. Short wait, very friendly hostess. The ambiance and views are quite lovely. It's the perfect way to enjoy a meal prior to a concert. Conveniently located. wine was delicious. We had the Central California Coast Folk Machine Pinot Noir. Looking forward to returning for the next Bowl concert!

    Sea Bass with a side of Farro & Black Rice!
    Greg T.

    Whenever I come to The Hollywood Bowl to see an event, I always come here to enjoy drinks & snacks beforehand. This time, however, before seeing John Williams I made it a point to make a reservation for a table through OpenTable. Easy as pie! I got probably the best table in the house for one: Just in the corner closest to the reception stand, with a great view of all the people walking around the Promenade. Got myself started celebrating my birthday weekend with a glass of J. Lassalle Champagne, and that was one healthy pour to be sure! I didn't know they made Champagne flutes that big, heheh! My meal started with a Stone Salad, and finished with the Sea Bass & Farro with Black Rice, all washed down with an even bigger glass of Durand Chardonnay. I was completely fat & happy afterward! Ann's Wine Bar will always be my start to any event at The Hollywood Bowl!

    Wine
    Rick H.

    A pre-show experience at The Hollywood Bowl is Ann's Wine Bar with an outdoor patio dining room where the hillside views enhance the already delightful menu. We started with a charcuterie board and a side of olives paired with a nice bottle of Itialian red wine. Then shared a dish of sea scallops on mashed potatoes. With a relaxed "side-stage" cool greenroom feel, Ann's great servers prepared us for a wonderful night of music with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphony, under the stars.

    Wine anyone?
    Yvon Meow J S.

    HBWB is a perfect place to eat some small bites and drink some fine vino just before the concert. Please please make your reservation early in advance or you won't get a table. We ordered the cheese plate with nuts, cauliflower, chicken liver, sautéed shrimps, and of course some Sonoma Pinot wine to go with the excellent food. The food was excellent, the service was great and the ambience was just right for the occasion. We love this place before the little mermaid concert. Highly recommend this place at The Hollywood Bowl.

    Orange margarita
    Loya A.

    What a wonderful way to spend time before a concert.. had a couple of margaritas.. yeah I know.. very silly idea while dining at a wine bar lol.. but the margarita was good. Also ordered a few shareable items. We really liked the broccoli pizza and the salmon. From my understanding the menu is seasonal so those items my not be there next time. Definitely make a reservation before you event, seating is limited.

    Cheese plate goodness
    Debra S.

    Wowwww!!! Excellent. It's a MUST before you go see a show at the bowl. Everything we ordered was A+++. The rice tequila drink was outstanding! Cheese plate was delicious. The mushroom pizza was to die for. And the cauliflower was soooo tasty. The caramel crème with cookies was so decadent and the perfect top-off to an excellent meal. I love this place!! New bowl tradition!!

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    Wonderful experience. Delicious small plates to share. Huge wine list. Great staff. Highly recommended

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    Great location. Nice to be able to eat at Bowl. Food was terrific. Interesting menu. Servers did a good job.

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    Covell

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    Where do I even begin with this fantastic establishment. My favorite wine bar ever. Wow. The care…read moreand dedication the staff have is amazing and you can tell they are genuinely passionate about what they do. It is really nice being able to come to a nice bar and receive such fantastic service. They will let you taste a few wines depending on what you like and it is awesome. The atmosphere is very vibey too, dim lights nice decorations and over all a great place. Need to come back and try the food menu now! Ciao

    Covell was such a great experience! I wasn't sure what wine I wanted because I enjoy both red and…read morewhite wines, but the bartenders were incredibly knowledgeable and helped guide me to the perfect selections. Their recommendations were spot on. The atmosphere is intimate, cozy, and honestly perfect for a date night. It has such a warm and inviting vibe that makes you want to stay for hours. Unfortunately, we arrived just after the kitchen had closed, but that only gives me another reason to come back. The service was truly top-tier, and the wine was absolutely divine. I even enjoyed both a white and a red during my visit. Normally mixing wines can leave me with a headache the next day, but the bartenders paired everything so thoughtfully that the wines complemented each other beautifully, and I felt great afterward. I can't wait to return and experience both the food and wine together next time. Highly recommend!

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    Bar Etoile - Ricotta cavatelli

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    4.3(107 reviews)
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    Wine bar/ cafe located in East Hollywood/ Melrose Hill area. I can't confidently say that it's a…read moreFrench restaurant, but based on the name and the menu, I would say this place at least leans heavily French. There's a high sense of hospitality as soon as you walk through the door. Everybody was friendly from the people greeting us to the servers. The space itself felt casual, but elegant. When we came in, we had a pretty large group. I felt bad because we really wanted to go, but we had a reservation right before a concert. We didn't want to rush the folks here so we just tried to order as soon as we could. I started with a gin martini that was really well made and it really hit the spot. The food came out beautifully presented and most importantly, really delicious. The dishes we ordered included: - Cheese Plate - Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese Tart - Scallop Crudo - Chicken Liver Mousse - Caesar Beef Tartare - Yao Cheng Yams, Gaujillo Sabayon - Tehachapi Polenta, Mendoza Asparagus, Weiser Snow Peas - Grilled Local Black Cod - Steak Frites Definitely looking forward to coming back in a less rushed setting (on my end) to just really enjoy the fantastic food here.

    Probs my favorite restaurant I've tried this year as of August 2026! We had the caesar beef…read moretartare, chicken liver mousse, ricotta cavatelli, steak frites, and creme caramel. All the dishes were delicious and all the flavors meshed well when mixing sauces with different items. Steak was thick but somehow still remained perfectly juicy and medium rare, one of the few steaks that I think are good to eat in one bite without cutting because each large piece had so much nuanced flavor per chew. Loved the caesar beef tartare too, and how it was already cut into small pieces! Housemade caesar dressing was hitting with the anchovies, and the sourdough was perfectly toasted. Parking is metered or neighborhood parking, can be a bit tricky but we always seem to get lucky in this area. Service was so friendly and sweet, water was constantly refilled even on a busy night. I love how efficiently they've used the sq footage and even though there are many people dining in at once, it doesn't feel crowded due to the layout. Both bathrooms were clean and we dined in around 8:30 PM.

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    Bar Avoja - Sfincione All'Aglione, Hamburger, Cocktails

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    4.2(15 reviews)
    1.0 miHollywood

    Tucked within (at the back of) Mother Wolf, Bar Avoja has its own vibe, its own reservation system,…read moreand its own menu. It's a lounge in every sense -- bigger than you'd expect, lots of armchairs and cushions, low tables, and just enough dim lighting (one small lamp per table) to set the mood. We showed up around 6:30pm on a Saturday and it was pretty empty, which honestly made for a lovely, relaxed start to the evening. A heads up if you're coming with a vegetarian: the food menu is limited, and vegetarian options are slim. There were really only three when we visited: * Sfincione All'Aglione: garlic knot-style bread, tasty but I actually prefer the sfincione over at Mother Wolf * Frittatina alla Norma: rigatoni-style lasagne cut into fried squares, served with sauce. A fun concept, but mostly tasted like the breading and fried flavor. * Fried squash blossoms: we skipped these Our waiter did offer an off-menu margherita pizza for my vegetarian friend, which was a nice touch. As a non-vegetarian, I had the hamburger - usually a Thursday-only item that they extended through Mother's Day weekend - and while it was good (hot, crunchy fries included), $38 felt steep and honestly... at a Roman Italian bar, I'd probably just order off the actual menu next time. The cocktails are where this place really shines: * Morso Di Vita: passion fruit forward with tomato and basil -- excellent, would reorder immediately * Robusta: ginger forward, light and refreshing * Sole Dorato: billed as a spicy margarita, served with an adorable little honey stick One tip: ask about dessert! We weren't offered it and almost missed out. So glad we asked because we ended up with: * Budino al gianduia (I think, no photo of dessert menu): amazing. Crunchy bits on top, thick chocolate ganache layer. Get this. * Passion fruit mandarin sorbet: light, tart, refreshing - a great way to finish Service was friendly throughout and the pacing felt easy. Overall I'd go back for the cocktails & vibe and to actually explore the non-vegetarian menu more. Currently on Inkind if you want a discount! Parking: Hollywood meters can be tricky - I'd suggest heading south on Wilcox where you can usually find something a few blocks into the neighborhood. Or just do valet and enjoy the night.

    Tucked away in a shared space with MotherWolf, this bar is truly a vibe. We had terrific cocktails…read moreand the food is k point. It's a fairly limited menu but the food is from MotherWolf so it's pizza-focused but delicious. We had the garlic knot, the Cesar salad atop pizza, squash blossoms and finished with some delicious gelato (pistachio yum!) The atmosphere is mood lighting (dark!) so I couldn't take good photos but I did manage one of the cocktails *Morso di vida (recommended and amazing!)

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    Lemon Grove - Spicy Tuna Tartare

    Lemon Grove

    4.3(394 reviews)
    0.9 miHollywood

    Went here with my parents and partner on Saturday around 11AM, and I have both good and bad things…read moreto say. Sadly, our experience started off very poorly. The bad: The host was extremely unprofessional and un-accommodating of my family's request. She has black hair with a streak of grey/silver hair I believe. While we had 2 different 2 person reservations, we asked if we could sit together since I don't get to see my parents often now that I live out of state and it was my birthday. We understand this isn't a request that can be always accommodated, but we were willing to wait to sit together. The host said this was not possible and we accepted sitting at 2 different tables. When my parents were sat, we noticed an empty table next to them. My father then asked the host if we could move and she refused, saying she isn't sure if rid totally sanitized and it would take a very long time for it to be cleaned by staff. She then walked away from us while rolling her eyes and cussing under her breath while walking right past my table. Even my father noticed this!! We understood, but a minute later a staff came and fully cleaned the table. Our waitress came to introduce herself and we requested to be moved once more, and she said of course and had us move immediately to be next to my parents :) Big shoutout to her! Again, I'd understand if the restaurant was busy and packed, but after us I saw no one sat at the 2 person table we were initially sitting at and the entire restaurant was slowly emptying out with not many new parties coming in... The host seemed to have extreme anger issues and lack of professionalism that I would expect from someone who knows the availability of tables. Now, for the good: The restaurant itself is amazing with great ambiance. I want to thank our awesome waitress and other people working at the restaurant, truly everyone else was great! They were funny, welcoming, and very patient. The food was tasty and we loved the lemonades we ordered. I recommend the pastrami dish from their brunch menu :) I would definitely recommend coming here, but the host at the front who is supposed to "welcome" guests is clearly not doing her job well. It truly left a sour taste in my mouth and I'd likely turn back from the restaurant if I saw her as the host again.

    OMG, some of these negative reviews are ridiculous -- we're talking WORLD problems!…read more I used to use Yelp like it was the Bible, reading both the negative and positive reviews before deciding where to go. It's been forever since I've written a review, but after being here twice now and having a fantastic experience both times, I had to give this place a shout-out. Having this restaurant just two minutes from the Pantages is such a huge plus! The service has been amazing, especially considering I have many food allergies. Our server was incredibly kind, patient, and asked all the right questions, which made me feel comfortable ordering. The cocktails have been excellent, and both times I've ordered the spicy pasta. And when they say spicy, they mean SPICY! I was literally sweating on this 90-degree summer night, but I didn't even care because it was THAT good. This has quickly become my go-to restaurant when I'm heading to a play, or even when I just want a nice rooftop spot to sit, relax, and enjoy some cocktails. And the hummus? SO good. Next time, I'm ordering my own because I definitely don't want to share. I'll absolutely be back and will continue recommending this place to friends!

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    I just have to say... wow! What an absolutely great experience from start to finish!!!…read more The restaurant is such a cool, intimate space that immediately makes you feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door. There is a cute little bar and a cozy space with the perfect amount of tables inside. There is also a wonderful patio with plenty of outdoor seating. Our waiter, Lokahi, took such great care of us and was so warm, friendly and helpful with his suggestions.... But I have to say, I think that no matter what we ordered, it would have been great! We started with the little gem Caesar salad, the brussel sprouts and the patatas bravas... all were sooooo good! The salad was simple, crispy and fresh with delicious tomatoes, the perfect amount of Parmesan, and a superb Caesar dressing. The patatas bravas was equally as good - slightly crispy potatoes with a great tomato sauce that had a hint of spice and was incredibly flavorful! And the brussel sprouts were perfect - not oily, plenty of flavor and overall rounded out our apps perfectly. For dinner we each had the Salt Spring Mussels with a side of fries to share... the mussels were amazing, the broth delicious and the side of bread that they serve with them is the perfect addition to soak up all the savory broth. The fries were cooked perfectly and were seasoned just right! I have to say that Melanie is without a doubt one of the best dinner experiences that we have had in our 11 years of being in LA. From the food and service to the overall experience, I would give Melanie 10 stars if I could. Needless to say, I would HIGHLY recommend Melanie as I know that you will have an amazing meal with equally top notch service as well! We will 100% be coming back again and again!!!

    Melanie is not a new restaurant, it's a wine bar serving food that I've known about for several…read moreyears. I didn't make it here until March 2026 and after my first visit, I'm sorry I didn't come earlier. My husband and I came here on a Sunday night, with a last minute reservation I'd made on Resy. The restaurant wasn't very busy when we came in around 5:30ish. A lot of the tables were empty. They had both indoor and outdoor dining available, but the majority of the seats were indoor. The ambiance here is dark and chic, it reminded me very much of restaurants in NYC. It would make for a good spot for a date night or girls' night out. We made it here in time to order one thing from their happy hour menu, the tater tots. These were heavy but moreish, it was hard to stop eating them even when my stomach was telling me I was full. We also shared the corn, which I believe may have been a special/seasonal dish. It will go down as one of the best corn dishes I've ever eaten in a restaurant. My husband got the burger for his main and I got the mussels. The mussels were pretty fresh and silky, and were overall excellent, but I didn't love the broth they came in. My husband's burger was fantastic. It's one of the best burgers I've eaten at a restaurant in LA. Service was lovely and efficient. I'm looking forward to dining here again, and would highly recommend trying it.

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