I almost always order one of my favorite dishes at Basin 141, but this visit I decided to branch…read moreout and give the Shrimp Pasta Blanco a chance. Despite being so close to a seafood restaurant, I never expected one of my favorite shrimp dishes to come from here. I'm glad I took the chance. The shrimp were tender and full of garlic flavor, and the creamy white wine sauce was rich without being too heavy. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly, and the fresh tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan added just the right balance. The warm French bread was perfect for soaking up every bit of the sauce. This dish completely exceeded my expectations and has earned a permanent spot on my list of favorites. Basin 141 continues to impress with both its consistency and its willingness to surprise.

Another perfect meal at the Basin. This time I wanted to try…read morethe Shrimp Pasta Blanco. Because there is a seafood restaurant across the street from Basin 141, I always thought to stick to the excellent dishes I've tried before. However, the description of the Shrimp in the menu made me want to try it. I made the decision and was I delighted. Sautéed Garlic Shrimp in a white wine cream sauce accompanied by perfect al dente spaghetti, tomato and basil with shredded Parmesan and French baguettes. A perfect combination that should be entered in a culinary contest, it was that good. Elliott was the wonderful server who paid great attention to us and while one of our favorite waitresses, Paige has moved on, there is another Paige who was wonderful to us. As Basin 141 turns to another Paige (sorry, I had to), we are as well and are seriously looking to move to Montrose as it's a wonderful town and with this restaurant in the same area, we could become frequent flyers. It may be best known as a bar because of their incredible selections, but this wonderful establishment is a fantastic restaurant with out door seating. We love the Basin 141 experience and will be back again and again.

The best "dive" bar in the region. However they have elevated spirits and wine offerings. The…read morebartenders(Josh and Kiki) are the best of the best... like Top Gun level tenders... give this place a shot yo!!!

Great spot for locals who have grown up with this bar. It was remodeled and is a lot nicer in…read morerecent years. Service is usually great. Energy is great when they have live music, but depending on the crowd it can be fun on any given night. Have not had food here (is there a kitchen?) They had a vendor show up quite late on St Paddy day offering great sounding food/sandwiches (it was just a little late).

Under new management love this place specially fish nights OMG Fridays Bronzino fried or grill…read morewith live music and Saturdays it's Arabic night with belly dancers my go to place. Thank you Sara for amazing nights.

My boyfriend and I had gone to dinner with our friends and after, they recommended going to Sahara…read moreCafe to get some hookah. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Saad. We ordered tangiers and the bowl lasted us about an hour and a half (which was great!). We decided to come back to this place a couple days later and they had hired a new a employee. He seemed nice at first, but as we became regulars, he stopped prioritizing us. To top it off, Jimmy started having some creepy friend of his come every night. They evidently have a staring problem which makes me feel extremely uncomfortable, along with other customers. Since we had gotten closer, the owner would ask us for suggestions/recommendations a lot. We told them many times about their charcoals being terrible. They turn black and went out within 15-20 minutes. Their tangiers flavors tasted nothing like what they should -- come to find out they've had the same flavors in the back for 8+ months. The suggestions went in one ear and out the other. Like I mentioned, we were regulars and grew a relationship with Jimmy and others. They started having weekly "parties," and couldn't figure out how to move the couches to accommodate everyone. My boyfriend and I would stay late and help them with setting things up. The last party they had (this last Friday) is what made us stop coming here. We brought our own hookah, flavors, and charcoal (per the owner's request since they ran out of hookahs the couple parties before). We packed our own bowls the entire night because they were too busy to do it. They also allowed people to bring their own alcohol and offered other customers beer/wine throughout the night. People got so sh*tfaced that fights broke out. At the end of the night, they had the audacity to charge us $84 (including a 20% service charge) but gave us a "discount," and charged us $64. I'm not sure what the heck they charged us for since we used our own hookah, flavor and charcoals AND provided service to ourselves. All we ordered the whole night was 2 bottles of water and 2 soda cans. Don't think that can be anything near $64 worth of items. Lol. I actually texted him (attached) to express how ridiculous the situation was. The response was beyond mediocre. We aren't the type to complain and let a lot of things go, for lack of a better term. We overlooked a lot because we went there every night. They started charging $40 for hookah, $20 for chicken and fries, $5 for a $0.99 can of Arizona, $3 for a bottle of water, etc. Ever since these bullsh*t parties started, things have gone to shit!! All these people are interested in is your MONEY. The hookah sucks, service sucks, prices are insane, and the place is disgustingly dirty. Save your time and money and go somewhere else.

Great atmosphere and wonderful food. It's been a while since my last visit planning to revisit soon.read more

Came to Blue Moon yesterday because it's usually a reliable late-night spot, but the DJ didn't seem…read moreto know what they were doing. There were no transitions between songs, and it sounded like someone was just playing tracks on TouchTunes and cutting them off mid-song

(Drank 06/15/26 MO @ 8:00pm): No three-hour tour on this trip to Gilligan's Irish Pub!…read more After time well-spent catching up with old friends and former colleagues during happy hour at nearby El Sol Family Restaurant, I casually made my way across the parking lot to Gilligan's Irish Pub. I wasn't quite ready to go home yet after everyone went their own separate ways, and I'd never been here before, so why not since I was in the area? The name itself made it memorable for me, but rarely did I visit this far-end part of Honolulu Ave. Did I manage to stay afloat at this Irish pub, or did my time at Gilligan's get washed away!? PURCHASE(S) Popcorn (COMP): Freshly-popped and salty, this paired well with my beer and filled my belly! This and peanuts need to return to all bars and breweries! This practice ceased after the pandemic. Modelo Especial Mexican Lager Beer 4.5% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00): Amber color, light malty aroma, light body, malty watery flavor, smooth finish, and malty sweet aftertaste. A standard Mexican cerveza! SERVICE Graciously greeted by an older gentleman and woman behind the bar, I lumbered to an empty stool at the end of the bar, ordered an easy draft beer which came quickly, and grabbed a bowl of fresh popcorn from behind me. Because I was there just to check things out and ended up having only one drink, there was no other need for their services. Everything was straightforward and just what I needed - thank you! PARKING (FREE): I simply walked over from the nearby El Sol Family Restaurant where I earlier parked. Otherwise, I didn't recall a separate lot for them, but there were many spots along the main drag of Honolulu Ave. - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A casual divey simple bar that seemingly catered to the locals in the neighborhood with a lone pool table, a dart board, several tall tables, and a basic bar on the inside, while an open back patio with communal tables and lawn ornaments was nice for some fresh air. I saw two dogs inside, which was a nice thing. The only natural light entered through the front or back doors whenever they were open (obviously, the back patio was all natural lighting with some hung string electric lights) while dim electric ceiling lights covered the rest inside. I believed there were a couple of muted TVs while customers fed the jukebox for some music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I was always down for a dive bar, and Gilligan's Irish Pub nearly fit the bill. I was fine with the no-frills aspect, but outside of the Guinness on tap and signage, it didn't feel quite like other Irish pubs I've been to; rather, just a regular watering hole where the regulars came in after work, shot the shit, didn't care too much of what they were drinking, and possibly husbands hid here from their wives. There wasn't a kitchen, so outside food was allowed, but I understood they sometimes had food trucks. Additionally, I wasn't sure whether or not they had a happy hour. The prices were affordable, the liquor selection was decent, and the service was easy. Plus, I preferred to support small mom & pop businesses whenever possible. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $6.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Gilligan's is a comfortable neighborhood bar with a relaxed vibe. The staff is easygoing and quick…read morewith service, and the drinks are priced well for the area. I liked that the place wasn't too loud and had a friendly crowd. A good spot to stop by for a simple drink, watch a game, or unwind after work.

We had a lovely evening at The Green Room. Sofia was awesome in terms of accommodating us every…read morestep of the way. She always came around to see how we were doing and had no issues with guiding first-timers right to our seats. The thematic concepts of each dish and drink were so clever and exquisite. Filet Mignon Sammie and Uncrustables in a lunchbox had so much character. In perfect Castaway fashion, we got a lovely "dinner and a show" when ordering drinks such as Tiffany Prefers Cocktails. And...the view of the cityscape was definitely everything to write home about. This is what we came for. The Green Room highlights the character of LA in so many ways. Loved it!

The Green Room... I am not sure why service gets such a bad rating- never had any issues with that…read more I like their signature cocktails and food options... l am giving them 4 stars only because of the most recent experience that I had... I checked the hours, and it said this place closes at 11. My friend and I came at 9... and guess what... the place was closed. Why? I don't know. We were just told that they'd decided to close early that day. Mind you, Castaway was still open that night. Why would a bar close before its posted hours? ‍

This local watering hole is an icon in the community. As soon as you walk in you feel nostalgic…read morewith the dark lighting, wooden bar and rustic decor. Met my beautiful sister Nikki here for a mid week happy hour cocktail per her suggestion. It was perfect! we sat at the bar for a quick meetup and then headed home before the sky turned dark... *Full service Bar *Neighborhood watering hole *Friendly service *Margarita was perfect ~Free street parking ~ and that's all I have to say about that ~

Tried this place over the weekend. Great bartenders. Friendly regulars. Good drinks. The bartender…read morerecommended a whiskey I really enjoyed. This is a great little dive for a night cap. I'll be back again.

Definitively hidden in plain sight, but if you spot it or hear about it (say... from Yelp), you…read moreshould stop and have some libations. I wouldn't use the term dive bar here because it's more classy and well put together to be the traditional visage of 'dive bar'; despite being hidden in plain site. Also, the menu is vastly different than any dive bar. The place has a great vibe, vintage-modern classic theme, great lighting scheme, nice patio space, and just has a great hangout vibe. The service I've received has been impeccable. ** CASH ONLY is really my only knock on it. I've never carried much cash since the advent of plastic pay and the world is increasingly cashless. So, your experience will be limited by the cash available in your pocket.

Nice intimate place to grab a quick drink…read more They don't offer food, but you can walk next door to the Tavern and bring your items over.