Los Angeles, CA.

Blue Velvet

User Reviews of Blue Velvet

Yelp.com Review - by .James A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like it, it's fun, sexy and pretentious but in a cool designy sort of way. I just had drinks so I can't say how the food is. I like places I can dress up. Had a good time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you want a showy place to take your significant other, Blue Velvet is one of those places. It seems like a small tucked away building, it actually is, but there are some cool things about it. They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here once for a birthday, on asian night, place was crackin like nuts. Was shocked to see a place like this in LA, with everyone crowding 'round the pool socializin, smokin, flirtin, girls jumpin...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy K.

1.0 of 5 stars. The decour is really nice with a retro/classy feel. It's an ok place to go for drinks but STAY AWAY from the food. It is overpriced, tasteless, and the portions are meager. This is "gourmet trendy"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Al C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went there for a friend's birthday dinner on a saturday night. First, the valet parking was $8. Not good since this joint is not exactly in the hip part of town. The restaurant itself is kinda dark...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ishtar Y.

1.0 of 5 stars. this place is annoying. i hate it!!!! lame crowd lame imitation concept. dont go here unless you're a wannabe who wants to hang out with the ed-hardy crowd of 2006.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren H.

1.0 of 5 stars. At first glance, blue velvet seems like everything that a LA lounge should be: swanky, great interior, nice bar, pretty dining area. Don't judge a book by it's cover. I just finished eating a meal...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by P K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Bad experience. The service was lacking anything that resemble attention. The food was served cold or undercooked and stayed in my stomach for days. The decor was nice, but the people at the table...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria B.

1.0 of 5 stars. How many ways can one say HORRIBLE? March 28, I had 9:30 dinner reservations. When we arrived at 9:15 we were told that we wouldn't be seated until about 10 because there was a wedding group there....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Garnette M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Me and my girl went here on 3/28 for a bday thing. Parking - sux! gotta get there early to get street parking but the street parking is wack! There is valet and it was $8, plus tip so total $10....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Blue Velvet

Yo imagine what would be the trendiest place you could think of, well this place is better. And they got the pool right in the middle! Too Fly!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Downtown NIghtspot

I have to admit I don't like going downtown much...I live in El Segundo...but I will definitely go back to the blue velvet. Very chill indoor/outdoor bar lounge...can't wait to check it out in the summer......
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Quan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. was here last night for a fashion mixer event...what can i say this place is gorgeous with three lounges, an intimate/ lustrous unisex restroom, a poolside area with its own fire pit, and cool L.A....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Malisa L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here several times in the past two years and the food is always good, the drinks are strong, and the atmosphere happening. I often receive their emails for special prix fixe or wine food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jared S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I took my girlfriend here for Valentine's Day. There was no mention that it was a fixed price menu when I made the reservation or when the hostess called me the morning of our reservation to tell us...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kamille M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Two stars rating. That is being generous, if you ask me.Last Saturday, February 28, I was invited to a friend's birthday bash. I have not seen this friend for a while; the last time we saw each...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeanne J.

1.0 of 5 stars. I can't bring myself to say anything nice about this place. Not one thing. (Why can't I rate this as ZERO STARS???) Service - non-existent. Cocktails - don't waste your money. I actually had to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie D.

3.0 of 5 stars. my first dinner here when it first opened was not that memorable, but i did remember the atmosphere...pool in the patio, volcanic firepits and cool ambiencecame here a second time just for drinks and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew P.

4.0 of 5 stars. The place is nice, yeah? Classy-like. Ultra modern, sleek lines, muted colors. There's a fire pit next to a cool blue pool, and it's all set against L.A.'s handsome downtown skyline.There are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andreanna D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay, first of all, don't let anyone tell you differently: the reason to go to Blue Velvet is to visit the bathroom. Full stop.Sure, it's gorgeous and new and chic in a dry sort of way, has a pool...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by david B.

5.0 of 5 stars. great place, great music, and great vibes on Saturday nights. I know this saturday is the legendary Gram'ma Funk (partnered with Fatboy Slim-I see you baby) and Koi Sojer on percussion with David...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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bad service and no food

Don't eat here! I went to Blue Velvet with my good friends from out of town. After driving around for what seemed like an eternity we finally found the restaurant. Its in an ugly neighborhood near downtown....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Veronica R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Props to Blue Velvet for realizing the space works much better as a lounge and events space than a restaurant. The setting? Gorgeous. The food? Scrumptiously unique. The volume? LOUD. I've been here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Don't come here for dinner unless you like teeny tiny pretentious food. The hostess was less than friendly. The waiter recommended that we order several "small plates" and share everything. There...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was completely impressed and surprised by this place. Whenever I plan to go to an la club or bar I prepare myself for a**hole bouncers, a handfull of pretentious la goers, expensive drinks and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paulina K.

2.0 of 5 stars. 2.5 StarsPrince Charming and I made dinner reservations here because an acquaintance was the dj on Saturday, and we'd heard about this lounge from friends.The PROS: beautiful view, cool interior...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by George T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here for my birthday with 15 of our friends and we had reserved a cabana by the pool with bottle service. The place is really nice and modern but the bottle service can get expensive. We had 4...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Great food

I love the pool area. I was there on a friday night for dinner. The food was amazing, the service was good. We had planned on going out somewhere in downtown after, but was told my a manager that this was the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Bad service and are not constant with drink prices

I have gone to the blue velvet a couple of times and I have to say that if the place is slow they try to avoid serving you by saying that the kitchen is closed- but they are still serving other people even if...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by brent w.

3.0 of 5 stars. my third time here last night. nice chill lounge. typical poolside socializing. very laid back dress code compared to other downtown LA spots (sneakers are ok!). drinks are on the pricier side...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C. H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Soooo... I went here in the dead of winter, so the pretty pool and fancy fire encompassed lounge areas on the outside patio did nothing for me. I also went on Christmas weekend and it was pretty dead...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizzie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have loved Blue Velvet since its inception with Chef Kris Morningstar at the helm. Now, one of Morningstar's underlings, Jonathon McDowell is heading the kitchen and despite my love for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by eugenia c.

2.0 of 5 stars. I took my mom and aunt for lunch here on a weekday as we were in westlake w/o many dining options. each of us ordered from their prix fixe menu and tried a variety of offerings. all i remember about...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jane l.

3.0 of 5 stars. The melon infused vodka was quite tasty. There is a small ass "lounge" area inside but the action is outside next to a little ass fire pit. Ok, apparantly my word of the day is "ass." Wholly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by The Skipper M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Now, obviously the first thing one thinks about when entering a place called, "Blue Velvet" is where is the severed ear? Hell, I would have been happy with a Dean Stockwell look alike singing in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Great Experience!

By far one of the best locations to go to in downtown. People that work there are really friendly. Mikey and Jasmine are the best. I recommend the outside cabana for anyone that wants to throw a party. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mac G.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're bored on a Friday or Saturday night then I would recommend going to this place, this Club/Lounge has no cover Charge. The Swimming Pool Area is cool, it reminds me of that movie " Less than...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M. K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ah, the memories I have here. One could say Blue Velvet has made a PERMANENT IMPRESSION on me. Like, that one time, when I was fleeing from the rain, on the single day that it actually rained in LA...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Blue Velvet was our highly-anticipated first stop on a recent girls night out. Love the location and all the easy street parking. The pool/lounge area was lovely--got to hear some Whitney Houston...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by T S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went into this joint at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. It was no surprise that the place was completely DEAD. I overheard the hostess telling someone over the phone that they weren't currently hiring.....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arin N.

3.0 of 5 stars. No cover charge for a bar in LA - no joke. When I we first pulled up to Blue Velvet I felt like I was walking into a seedy motel or one of those 70s/80s mass produced apartment complexes in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Feels Posh with out feeling stuffy!I love the fact that Blue Velvet is away from everything else so I don't have to deal with Traffic! It feels like a posh metropolitan lounge with out feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mary d.

2.0 of 5 stars. HMMM...we read all the reviews and still decided to give this a shot. We should have listened. It looks great, we liked that the restaurant looks out over the pool, the bar seemed fun and if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Overcharged us by $200 then never fixed it

We ate at Blue Velvet on 10/17. It was a very beautiful dining experience but we're never eating there again. When I received out credit card bill, I was like, why did they charge us $403.85? I found the bill...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by syd p.

1.0 of 5 stars. We ate at Blue Velvet on 10/17. It was a very beautiful dining experience but we're never eating there again. When I received out credit card bill, I was like, why did they charge us $403.85? I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Naomi R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is between 2 - 3 stars. The service could be better. Our waiter really was trying his best but he needs more experience. The food was mediocre, drinks are not special. I think they need...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like the fact that this place has no cover charge. There's a nice mix of areas to find yourself in - a lounge area with sofas, a few dining tables, a back room with a second bar, dj, and "dance...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah r.

1.0 of 5 stars. We went there for dinner...bad idea. It was VERY overpriced. If you are just going for expensive drinks, it wouldn't be that bad but the dinner was completely overpriced for the tiny portions and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pricey drinks, but nonetheless a GREAT cosmo, 6 floors below my apt!
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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These people are crazy! This place rocks!

These other reviewers are crazy! I went here with a group of friends for dinner and some drinks and the food were awesome along with our server was super nice. The decor is very trendy and upscale it kind of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by william c.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is ok. went here two weeks ago on a friday, and it is a nice place in a hotel. I do think it is kinda strange how they have a pool right there with a bunch of drunk people. Every time i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tuna D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hey-Im a fan. Coming from New Orleans where are all you do is bar hop, coming to L.A. and going to a lounge/pool is different and for my first experience I enjoyed it.Already full from dinner at a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Toni N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Had a group birthday dinner there last weekend. The food was delicious - very happy with that and our servers were very friendly and accommodating. So I'm awarding stars for the dinner experience....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Actually tried to get into the Standard but the wait was too long, cover was over $20...so we decided to hop a cab and head over to Blue Velvet. The primary lounging area is an outdoor patio/pool...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Passion fruit W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a big fan of the Blue Velvet because I know the bartender, Ryan. Great guy! Great Mixologist! I saddle up to the bar; chat with the bartenders and waitresses; eat some awesome hors d'oeuvre;...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by susy h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whatever you do don't run around the pool in heels! Don't let your back face the pool, because if something funny happens and as you slap your knees and take step back.... You could fall into the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe I.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was invited to Blue Velvet on a friday night for someone's birthday. I arrived around 11pm so I only was able to experience the bar/nightclub scene. For parking, there is valet and there is also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by William L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was introduced a few times by friends for drinks, and I have to say I enjoy the atmosphere. Modern look with soft lighting, unisex bathroom. The real hit is the outdoor pool area, with long...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Although their beer selection is kind of kooky, the place is designed really well. The cabana pool scene at night is very cool, very relaxing. I've not eaten here yet, but will be planning on it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane C.

4.0 of 5 stars. As of recent, I hardly ever wanted to eat in Downtown. It's been disappointment after disappointment over the last few years and I kind of just gave up. Then I had a chance to try Blue Velvet and had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Will M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This review is only for the bar/lounge part. First this place is a bit hard to find and the parking situation sucks big time, but with that said, once you finally get to the place its quite nice. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yadi M.

3.0 of 5 stars. So... I attended a friend's bday last night at Blue Velvet Lounge in downtown Los Angeles... Ten minutes into waiting for valet, a kind gentleman knocks on my window and tells me that he's leaving and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Not worth the price

Blue Velvet was great when it opened about 1 year ago. But I went back...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. OK, this review is purely for the pool parties they throw on Sundays.My friend was DJing here so a bunch of us all came out to show him some love. It's not a big space, but the pool outside was cool,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Abel P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here a while ago and was like wtf? This joint is in the middle of the ghetto! For those of you who don't know the neighborhood its bad (you can score a fake green card and some smack around the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Why you should avoid this bar when the weather is bad

If it's raining outside, you?ll have much more fun staying at home than coming down to this place. Blue Velvet more or less turns transforms from a restaurant to a bar after 10 p.m., but when they can?t use...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa l.

2.0 of 5 stars. I contemplated having the bf have his bday here, but after our visit to check out the venue, we decided it was a no-go. Though this place has potential to be a really awesome lounge, it lacks in many...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by the one m.

4.0 of 5 stars. didnt try the food, and this review is only for the party space.i was there on a recent saturday and had a great time.no line, just an rsvp.chill outside, fun crowd, not too pretentious.i was waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yummmmmmmmm by Tarasha D. at InsiderPages

This restaurant is a real hidden gem! The food here is absolutely wonderful. I strongly recommend the tasters special where you can have a little of everything. The pasta dish,salmon and salad were my...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank R.

3.0 of 5 stars. In LA for BEA this past weekend and attended a poolside party at BV. When you finally locate the entrance (Via the parking lot entrance?!) you'll find friendly bar staff, cool sleek interior, tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alyssa P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just joined Yelp so pardon me for the late review, but I had to give this place a shout out. So I had my birthday party at Blue Velvet Nov 2007 on a Saturday night. As someone who frequents the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by janet l.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'm rating this as a restaurant and I must say, even though we went in knowing the poor reviews on the food and small plates, we were still stunningly surprised when our food came out and of course...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kimble k.

2.0 of 5 stars. this place was funny from the start. this place is at the lobby of The Flats apartments. which my friend lived before blue velvet even existed. so the place looks really nice and cozy. okay, now the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

3.0 of 5 stars. So normally I wouldn't invite my friends (or their dates) to meet up for drinks during a first date, but if you're going to Blue Velvet it may turn out to be a very good idea. Make sure to like the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah G K.

3.0 of 5 stars. note: my 4th non-ktown establishment marathon reviewI've been here two times for drinks only. Reading other reviews, I am glad I didn't try their restaurant side.Here is another bullet point review...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Worst rib eye steak in the world. Bad customer service. Poor management.

I expected to taste a pretty darn good steak for 32 bucks. What I got was overcooked dry flavorless steak with chunks of fat all around it. It was comparable to the steak you can find at Denny's... My friend...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paulette F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here for happy hours in the middle of the week. According to the bartendars, it's pretty packed on Fridays and Saturdays. But during the week it's completely dead.Which is cool if you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitch W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I haven't tried the food here. It looked good. I met friends for drinks here. They made them fairly strong and were reasonably priced compared to other LA/Hollywood establishments. Venue is nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Akiko T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Hmmm... cheers, I guess to any place who could reinvent themselves from a Holiday Inn in the dead center of the ghetto into a seemingly sleek, smart restaurant attached to a pseudo-luxury apartment...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Very tasty minus the entrees

It seems like it's a growing trend to find tasty appetizers and perfectly paired delicious wine, but sub standard entrees. This is the case with Blue Velvet. We did however, savor every bite of our delicious...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawn E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Someone else said, "This place is very "L.A." - if you like that scene, you'll love this place. If not, you'll hate it."And I have to disagree. Or I'm very "L.A." and secretly don't know it. Ew, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cj y.

2.0 of 5 stars. I didn't know this place was a restaurant. I thought it was a bar with food. For a bar, it looks really cool. It's an Asian fusion modern look with an outside patio/pool area. When we got there,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Nice Atmoshpere

I'm a Grad Student living in the area and was invited here on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday get together. I loved the music - everything from Talib Kweli to David Guetta. It became very packed but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I heard this place used to be a Holiday Inn and upon investigating the view from the pool patio I can definitely see the resemblance. But I digress... I loved the ambiance... well of what I could see....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nita G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Why I love it: It had a nice view of downtown, nice fire pit and very nice staff. Cons: website is misleading (see note below). Small portions. It was pretty dead the night we were there (Tuesday) I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mai L.

1.0 of 5 stars. If you want to eat crappy food in a nicely decorated restaurant definitely visit this place.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by grace j.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food is okay but portions are small. Drinks are great though.Parking is bad - have to valet. Restaurant is very, very dark. Expensive food. This place is very "L.A." - if you like that scene, you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Restaurant looks great and wait-staff was nice. Food was average, overpriced, and portions were very small. Not much else to add to the many other reviews.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by B H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is uber cool. The atmosphere is amazing; from the exterior you might not imagine the attention to detail brought to the design elements of the interior. Having visited on Valentine's, there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Truly horrid

Worst dining experience ever. Recommended only for starry-eyed teenagers with no standards. (1) depsite reservation, waited more than 30 min before giving up and eating in bar. (2) once we gave up, still...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by belinda n.

5.0 of 5 stars. the head chef has his own herb garden up on the roof!i met his parents one evening while sippin on cosmos by the pool & they were gushing over their son w/such pride i almost cried feeling like ive...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by esther s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd go back much more for the lounge than the dining. The location is somewhat dodgy, its in the part of downtown that the city is trying to revitalize. It's located in the hip apartment complex, The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Esther Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. The lounge area is super cool and the bartenders know what they are doing. The food however, was just ok... and definitely not worth the price. I had the hen, and my two friends each had a different...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stephen p.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 stars. I like this place for it's low-key entrance way - easy to miss it - and for being relatively undiscovered aka not too busy. But that's a double-edged sword.The Manhattan inspired spot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jen h.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not satisfied. I left feeling hungy. The seared scallops were acceptable although alittle salty. I ordered the sea bream lobster which was a little dry. My friend ordered the hen but it didnt look...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lina D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Blue Velvet has been around for over a year and half now. It's new enough to the LA culinary scene to draw visitors outside of LA but "happening" enough to entice locals to return. Blue velvet is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mel c.

4.0 of 5 stars. ok, so i don't venture downtown very often. but this place might convince me to crawl out of my comfy westside environs and check out the world east of la cienega. first of all, location is almost...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Food E.

2.0 of 5 stars. Food was good, but not worth the high price. Limited wine selection by glass, unless you want to spend $70 or more for a bottle. It's nice..better in the summer when you could use the outdoor lounge....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by doug m.

3.0 of 5 stars. ultra hip club/restaurant in one funky neighborhood.the quick lowdown.the food was exceptional....small portions though. the menu online featured a vegetarian option that was no longer on their list....
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia K.

5.0 of 5 stars. loved every minute being in there...from the pool, to the food, to the amazing chocolate dessert combination, and the gorgeous servers... the atmosphere was very chill with a fire outside in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy H.

4.0 of 5 stars. ok...if you're west of the 110, are you really "DTLA" or just "west-west adams" Blue Velvet is DTLA slick. Love: the sunken lounge table - japanese modern coolLove: interior decorator...although...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Logan The H.

3.0 of 5 stars. When my friends told me we were going to a gathering at Blue Velvet, I got excited that a naked Isabella Rossellini would sleepwalk toward us, muttering "Heeet me, heeeeet me!" Then I found out it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christann T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This Restaurant is FABULOUS!!!!!From the moment I walked up to this chic spot, I was impressed.Such a sexy environment!the Outdoor fireplace and pool...perfect scene while overlooking downtown Los...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Don't be afraid

I went here with some trepidation after reading the other reviews. I was taking a friend for her birthday before we went to the theatre, so the complaints of slow service had me worried. We got the tasting...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris S.

3.0 of 5 stars. We sat outside by the pool, and waited for a waiter to come. And we kept waiting. So we finally went inside and ordered our drinks and an order of crispy pork bites at the bar, then reclaimed our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Great Bar / Lounge

Blue Velvet is rebellious by nature which is great. An apartment/hotel that houses a top/hip/chic lounge and bar set amidst a soon to be redeveloped north side of Downtown L.A. Having drinks here with the cool...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Slanderific O.

2.0 of 5 stars. Restaurants are about food -- right? I mean, ultimately you can go to a place for drinks...or ambiance or view...but when you go to a restaurant and drop a lot of cash, you expect the food to be on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anita i.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had so much fun at blue velvet! go there with a good group of friends and sit by the poolside next to the fire. have a few drinks and enjoy the city lights. the people are nice, the ambiance is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Go for the ambience, not if you're hungry. The vibe is great - really pretty place for dinner. Terrific date spot. Food is good but portions are almost invisible. I enjoyed the nibbles of my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by vanessa a.

1.0 of 5 stars. umm no!!! my roomie invited me to her usc post exam party here it sounded great. it rained and the staff was totally unprepared for the rain and had people waiting in line on the side of the building...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very cool vibe at this Sex in the City-type spot - especially the pool. Modern, sleek, edgy. The place was sort of empty on Sunday. But, still cool. Divers scallops entree was really fresh and great....
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Yelp.com Review - by wansze k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for drinks with some friends. Had the Spanish Flatbread and that was ok. Our bartender made our drinks pretty strong. They have a Berry Lemonada that is really good..nice and sweet. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went to this place for a friend's birthday. Hip atmosphere and delicous food. Great place to go on a special date if you want to eat great food in beautiful surroundings.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by anonymous k.

3.0 of 5 stars. I paid over 75 bucks for a portion the size of a chicken nugget, no alcohol. Seriously... no joke.The amuse buche was tasty, consisted of a shrimp sashimi which was light and tasty, seriuosly a good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Nice Chill Place

For a restaurant with bourgeoise prices, the food is actually gourmet; the service is friendly (from both female and male servers); and the place has a great relaxing vibe (or maybe that was one too many of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Rosie C.'s Birthday Outing - Part 1Kind of easy to miss when driving down Garland. The only tell tale sign, a valet dude standing next to a sign. We quickly bypassed the dining room of the...
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Yelp.com Review - by FoodSlut ..

4.0 of 5 stars. What a shi shi place stuck in the heart of the ghetto. When my gps told me I had arrived, I had to do a double take...am I dining with a crackwhore tonight? But trust the little white valet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Incredible

One of my fave spots in LA. Highly recommend this place if you have the chance! Their cuisine is phenominal and the atmosphere is very chic and warm.
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Yelp.com Review - by Christie X.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thanks for dinner, Tony T. I'm no longer a foie-gras/sweet bread virgin anymore. I tried both on Friday night, as part of the nine course tasting menu. When Tony T. asked me if I was "hungry,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think decor this place i vote 10!! Very modern and you have to check out their coed bathroom. It's pretty New York. Remember that episode on Sex & The City when Samantha was in the coed bathroom?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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no surprise

according to all the other reviews, everyone's main problem is their service. for me, it was the service as well. I remember ordering an appetizer and after waiting nearly 25 minutes, they came to me and said...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Won't be going again for the service

Went one thursday loved the place cool, pool area nice food OK and I mean only OK. Was really disappointed with Service we had a girl serve who never once came back and ask us if we would like another...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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order in...

real simple 1, the wait to order was 20 minutes.... drinks, food, ect!! 2, the waiter was so stupid, he forgot out appitizer order... 3, the waiter forgot to tell us what was not available on the menu......
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is straight up amazing, straight up amazing. If you complain about the prices... then you should obviously not be eating here, it's a "fine dining place" - it's not cheap. Even if the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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meh....

I would disregard the review about portions. The portions are fairly typical for haute cuisine, in other words you should order a starter. The space is incredibly well designed. I think the chef is simply...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. The bathroom is just stellar. Its a nicely put together room where men and women can chat before taking a dump or throwing up or pissing. It's genius. I really liked the modern/chic look of the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Luis S.

4.0 of 5 stars. drinks are good - excellent 3 beers on tap - not a big selection is down side, and they're a bit expensive. food is good too, again a little expensive.hot staff and cool atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe B.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's hip and trendy..The atmosphere is really nice.. We enjoyed the area...I wouldn't eat here a lot. However, I would try it once in while..We ordered some wine, a mojito, some apps and a few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ileen c.

4.0 of 5 stars. atmosphere is great.the unisex bathrooms are great. clean and interesting. the set up is nice and modern. don't go for dinner. drinks only i suggest. the food isn't worth the price and the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Fun place if you are downtown

The food is actually quite good but the ambiance of the place is a little off. The whole "green attitude" is great but you don't really get that feeling when you are there. I would say it's better a lunch...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Doris C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great for drinks, but not to eat. My friends and i threw a going away/birthday party last saturday. We decided to have dinner beforehand and then party through out the night. All i have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by C L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for drinks by the pool, and unlike other downtown rooftop bars, you won't run the risk of running into speedo clad men... I really liked the modern styling here. The dining room...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Victor K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This hyper chic restaurant was transformed from a Holiday Inn. It is surrounded with glass panels separating the pool from the dining room and the outdoor lounge. Straw curtains, straw table mats,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Don't go here if you are hungry!!

This was really bad!!! I am actually not a food critic, but do have an idea of what is good and what is not good. I found the food at Blue Velvet to be tastey for the one bite I had. The portion that was given...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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won't go back there again.

This is the first time a restaurant is so underwhelming that prompted me to write a review of them....Portions were way too small for the price. Seems like the restaurant was an after-thought after they put...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Beautiful restaurant delicious food.

A very romantic restaurant. We dined on Valentines Day. (My review is way overdo) Our server was a gorgeous girl, the entire staff is attractive, a great additive for our meal. My boyfriend and I had the salad...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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a joke

Blue velvet's food is a disaster ! a joke ! terrible , not tasty at all , way over priced , I am sorry ,go try another restaurant ! the quail was bed , the steak was terrible , even the tuna tartar that they...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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A truely unique experience!

My friend and I had a fabulous time here! I believe it's just as important for patrons to 'bring something' to the establishment as it is for management to provide. It's the customers who create the ambience,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Excellent restaurant ... lives up to the great reviews!

I decided to make reservations to go to Blue Velvet with a group of close friends based on the positive reviews I'd read by Jonathan Gold and the Los Angeles Times. We had a fantastic experience. The setting...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Prejudiced useless management, with over priced food, and underage drinking

The food is extremely overpriced and subpar. Not to mention the snobby manager Robert. They have hired the wrong type of people to manage a nicely designed place. The food arrives in portions fit for an elf...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Creative menu.stylish ambiance.killer wine list. attentive service. perfect for big groups.

I had the frightening task of picking out a birthday dining experience for my boyfriend. I say frightening because all his friends are rabid foodies--trained chefs,sommeliers,insane food geeks. They've been...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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astoundingly worst service ever.

Blue Velvet has a unique interior decor-- modern, chic, upscale. It also has a swimming pool-- if it really matters that you have a swimming pool at a restaurant. Aside from that-- really--this place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nothing on the cocktail list was really appealing except the Fuji-Ricky, which sounded delightful and sweet but not syrupy. And by golly it was. I found this cocktail very light and tasty with a soft...
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth c.

3.0 of 5 stars. My friend Brick just turned 30, but he's still sexy! Its a fact he needs everyone to know.So to celebrate the sexiness that is my friend Brick, we went to Blue Velvet. Right away, I got a rather ill...
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Inconsistant food, horrid seating.

Having heard great things from LA Weekly's Jonathan Gold about this place, I came with high expectations. Upon arrival I thought the decor was sleek and modern but comfortable. I informed the hostess that 2 of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Great Decor, Awful Food

I was really excited to try Blue Velvet after the write up in West June 17th. It was my friend's birthday Saturday night and wanted to take him to a special place. The decor and layout of Blue Velvet is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by anton r.

4.0 of 5 stars. So our waiter was maybe high or, at the very least, just a little odd. When my friend asked for a reccomendation between the steak and the lamb he told her to "go with the steak", blinked twice and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Great Space - Lovely Staff - Nice Martini - So So Food.We all shared the crab starter and butter lettuce salad. Eh. I ordered the Salmon w/morels over potato gnocchi and sent it back. The flavor...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Disappointed

Our group of four went with mixed expectations after reading the reviews. We all were underwhelmed. The service and space were great but the food lacked substantially. Between us we had the crab starter and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elsie D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just went to Blue Velvet to meet friends for drinks, not to eat. It was pretty cool because there was no pressure to constantly buy drinks or have dinner. You can really just sit/stand around and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here not too long after it opened with a group of friends. They wouldnt seat us until our whole party arrived but once we were seated, we were served promptly. Several different employees...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandra M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. I've only ever been on school nights or close to the end of the night so it's never been overwhelmingly crowded but I love the atmosphere, the decor, the food and the drinks. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sssshhhhhh, don't tell everybody about Blue Velvet. Let the others keep clogging the West Side haunts, while we slip out the back and drive downtown.You order us something nice from the wide-ranging,...
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Yelp.com Review - by erin r.

4.0 of 5 stars. this place was great. the food was delicious, the space was gorgeous, the parking is easy, and the service was stellar. the only reason i'm giving it four instead of five stars is because it really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful space, great view, good food, friendly service. The prices are a little expensive, maybe 20% overpriced, but I still think its worth it. Go check it out. Hooray DTLA! If people are used...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Russel M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This fairly new restaurant is really good. We waited till now to go so they could get the kinks out and WOW! The food and service is really good. We were very happy with everything last night for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Blue Velvet Restaurant is a surprisingly nice place hidden in an unlikely (ghetto...) area of LA. What used to be a Holiday Inn has been converted into a nice Manhattan style restaurant with food that...
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A Rising Star

My dinner at Blue Velvet may have been one of best dining experiences I have had in years. We enjoyed a number of items that included Monkfish Liver with Tomato Gelee; Sea Urchin and Scallop Gratin; King Crab...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kris the chef used to work at AOC, and all the critics are not lying, the food here is innovative and tasty. I started off with the foie gras and my fellow eaters had the crispy yogurt and some other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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Not worth it in any way

I was really pulling for this place... crazy location (we missed the street and I called from the car and it took 3 different people coming to the phone to actually help us get there) but the decor is really...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny L.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's amazing that each review (whether well rated or not) acurately describes our experiences at Blue Velvet. It's a young restaurant still ambling about growing more confident by the day. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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pretty disappointing

I agree with the poster below on the ridiculous portions. One appetizer was 5 tortellini, a carrot slice and asparagus tip for $14 or 15 and we ended up laughing too. Confusion abounded when we wanted to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanie L.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place gets such great reviews, maybe we just went on an off night. Altho I see someone else thought you needed to eat before or after dinner. Bartender was friendly but some odd front of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Pretty much the most pathetic dining experience in LA hands down!

Are you kidding me? No I mean it... is this place a joke??? The sad thing it is not a joke. Blue Velvet attempts to be a super cool hot spot but doesnt have the food to back up the attitude. I've worked at...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eli B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another tough review to write.We came here when the place was raw and new and innocent, just finding its feet, like a baby fawn, albeit a Bambi that was snotty on the phone and demanded credit cards...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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Excellent All Around

Finally - a high-concept, high-end restaurant that serves food to match the surroundings. Beautifully crafted interiors, competent & caring staff, and great food combined to make a fantastic dining experience....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian B.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I'm at the bar... bartender with a Mohawk says.. "what it be?""Dave"(his name) we want two dirty martini's.... kettle one.5 minutes later.... we order a couple apps.4 minutes later... the apps get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Avoid on Friday Nights

I went on a Friday night with my girlfriend and two other couples. The restaurant was full of the post happy hour crowd who were loud and belligerent. The table next to us were shouting and roaring. At one...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I wanted to like this place better than I did -- especially after all the great reviews. But honestly, for all the hype that it's gotten, it was pretty whatevs. Maybe it was just an off night, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Absolutely incredible food!

My husband and I just went to Blue Velvet, and I just have to write in to say how much we enjoyed it! The recent LA Times food review prompted our visit. Yes, it is an off-the-beaten-path location, but offers...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michele P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wouldn't have had a freakin clue this place was here if I hadn't heard of it from my friends. So we went here the other night (Monday) for my friends birthday dinner. My first thought was this place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elyse K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think i would give Blue Velvet a 5th star if they had been prepared for the full on rush that is now the downtown hot spot.Saturday night, this place was jumpin' at around 9:30. Patrons were still...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Good all around

To echo what some of the other reviewers are saying, Blue Velvet definitely has the look and feel of a chic New York dining experience. Menu design mirrors the table and chair design with minimalistic cool....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everything about this place is gorgeous. The design is stellar, the food is tasty and the staff is friendly and helpful. Went for lunch and it was pretty empty (1pm on a Friday).I will go back for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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A Touch of NYC here in LA

I have lived in Chicago and NYC and travel all over the world have been sadly missing a chic, fun and funky dining experience since living here in LA. Blue Velvet is the answer. From the moment we pulled up,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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All of the luxury, none of the pretense

I've been to Blue Velvet nearly a dozen times, each time better than the last. As a studied chef myself, I kinda questioned the descriptions on the menu, but the unexpected and off-the-wall combinations of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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Good looking space...

But it is difficult to find and is not on a rooftop. It does have a bit of a view of Downtown LA. Rather expensive.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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Terrible Experience

RUDE staff and OWNER! They are not accomadating and are generally rude to their customers. If they think this is how to build business, they couldn't be further from the truth. There are so many good...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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NOT WHAT IS ADVERTISED!!!!

NO Rooftop restaurant! No rooftop garden. This place is a lie! though the place looks cool, the staff and especially the manage are buying into their lies too much! It is over priced and everything citysearch...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food presentation, friendly staff, a tasty burger and a cool design make this a good place to stop by. I've only been here for lunch, but I'm sure I'll be back for more--especially when it gets...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Misleading

I was very excited to try this new restaurant and ended up very dissapointed. I mean if you are going to drive through one of the worst neighborhoods in Los Angeles ( Westlake which is patrolled by the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Minga b.

4.0 of 5 stars. After reviewing my fellow yelpers remarks about this restaurant, my friends and I decided to give it a try. Getting to Blue Velvet was the hardest part of the evening. Now I am admittedly terrible...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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mouth watering

my new favorite place - the food was beyond amazing -fantastic ambiance and great service. i truly could not get over the food though ... i wish i could eat there now. great job downtown!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Still has a few new restuarant kinks - but highly recommended

First of all, anyone complaining that a GM gets to a table too much is petty. How completely silly. This place was excellent. The maitre d'/GM was excellent - very accomodating, very intelligent, well rounded...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Beautiful decor and food presentation

Blue Velvet is a visual treat. Although located in a somewhat odd area (I think it's next to some condominiums), the indoor decor was very nice, including a zen-like arrangement in the unisex restroom. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sam b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Crazy hip and trendy. Great food. Amazing space. Absolutley the best restaurant to have dinner in the downtown area. Really good music-Bowie, Stones, Portishead. Drink specials were creative and yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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The Food, service and General Manager are terrible.

the design of the place is awesome. it's worth going to just to check out the design. I really enjoyed the bathroom.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's a nasty rumor that Blue Velvet may be removing their flat bread from their menu... if this is the case, insanity. It is truly delicious.I have nothing but warm thoughts about this place; both...
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Yelp.com Review - by Macelle G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Posh. Posh. Posh. What a find. This place is truly amazing. They have the nicest bartender too, Dave. It's hard to believe the place used to be a dumpy Holiday Inn. The pool and view is just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather R.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE SHORT: Fabulous new place with phenomenal food produced by Kris Morningstar, formerly of AOC and Grace.THE LONG: I was scheduled to have a business lunch with the developer of the Flat and Blue...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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A wonderful date night

M boyfriend and I went to Blue Velvet last week and we were both pleasantly surprised. Above all we loved the unique combination of ingredients. I started with the jalapeno candy martini which had the perfect...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan K.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had a great dinner the other night-- first time there. Even though the bar is only a few steps from the dining room, it is partitioned off so that the dining room is still quiet enough to enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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A romantic and cool downtown experience

This place is a great find. My hubby and I were greeted by a sweet hostess and our table overlooked the pool. Our waitress was very helpful with the wine selections of which there were many. We started with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by dae m.

5.0 of 5 stars. ample parking at night so don't be fooled into parking in the valet unless u've got 5$ to blow for no reason. anyhoo, co-ed bathrooms is a brilliant idea cuz regardless of where you are u can mingle...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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so unexpectedly wonderful

I was so blown away by this restaurant. I had heard good things about it and had read a few little blurbs, so we went down to check it out. The vibe is definitely chic and hip with candles everywhere, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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Blue Velvet Rocks the house... too bad I couldn't stay for the party.

Living in San Francisco with some of the world's best restaurants I was lured to Blue Velvet during a business trip and was not disappointed. We arrived late on a Friday night around 9pm for dinner at Blue...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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The best new restaurant in town!

I was blown away by my experience at Blue Velvet. First off the place is beautiful! And everyone was so friendly. Not at all pretentious like a lot of hip LA places can be. When you walk in there are so many...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Can not wait to go again!!

I had such a great dining experience on Sat night. I was not sure what to expect when I pulled up to the valet outside a converted hotel but I'd heard good things about it, so my expectations were pretty high....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very modern decor. Got a zen feel to it. The place is pre-downtown so the traffic nor the parking situation is too bad. It's a new spot so it's really clean. The service was great but the drinks were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Stay Away!!!

I went to this restaurant the other night and this restaurant is probably the worst restaurant I've ever been to. I have never in my entire life experienced such a horrible evening. It was so bad, I actually...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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What a dissapointment for large groups!

If it wasn't for the company of friends and a lovely atmosphere I'll admit, this would have been one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. First of all, everything took FOREVER to get - always at...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by brian D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely brilliant! The views are gorgeous, the food is delectable and the staff are true professionals. If you enjoy potent modern interiors, daring cuisine and off-the-beaten track restaurants,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not only a fantastic movie, but a phenomenal restaurant? Could it be? Nestled in a developing part of downtown, this chic restaurant is below The Flat, a new loft community. The restaurant just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by SAM Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was there for my BJJ academy Christmas party. First off let me warn you, the neighborhood at night is scary, valet if you don't feel comfortable with street parking. There are no exterior signs, so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I turned down Garland and thought I had taken a serious wrong turn, this could not be the right street...it is too dark and deserted. The lone valet out front efficiently took my car and pointed me...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have two pieces of advice for anyone planning to dine at Blue Velvet. First, go to your ATM and take out some money, lots of money. Second, eat dinner before you go.Blue Velvet is a new downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Wow!!!

One of the best new places I've had the joy of experiencing. The staff, the food, and the space were top notch. You've got to check this place out. It's in an untapped area of downtown LA, but you really have...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Breaking new ground Downtown - this place is on course to become one of LA's best!

On a whim last Friday (12/1/06) I decided to take a new-to-LA friend downtown. We took a shot in the dark in trying this new place. What an amazing surprise! The decor, service, menu, wine list, and cocktails...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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Best chef in LA

Love the view! Love the furniture! Love the drinks! Love the music! Love the chef! The place rules!!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Impressive, definitely recommended...

The lamb was perfect, it's excellent!!! I even took a picture of my appetizer (food geek : ) it was beautifully presented and tasted just as great as it looked. The location is just as appealing, the view of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Great Location--Awesome Food

What can I say about this new spot? A lot. The design of the place is a perfect blend of modern and natural--steel, glass, wood and water. This is a great retreat in downtown to relax and have a drink (okay--a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Unexpected

A tribute to the revitalization of downtown- this very chic new restaurant/lounge is braving new territory on Garland street, just a few blocks west of the downtown core. The location is unusual, but is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Wonderful gourmet food, great ambience

You cannot beat this food. From start to finish it was prepared with diligence and choice ingredients. Everything was delicate yet flavorful. The dining area is great - blue accented lighting, great music and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere

Food, service, atmosphere-top notch. This restaurant is in the middle of downtown los angeles. When you first walk into this super chic restaurant, the music and the soft lights puts you into a trance, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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OpenTable

BlueVelvet offers modern American cuisine for lunch, dinner and late-night lounging. We feature multiple lounge and dining areas, a 17-foot sunken granite communal table and is marked by sleek contemporary...
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