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Elevate Lounge
811 Wilshire Blvd 21st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States
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Ju
Review №1

This was such a perfect place to catch up with friends! The wine and the meat board was delic Happy hour was definitely worth it and I would definitely go back if I visit LA again!

Ma
Review №2

If you’ve been looking for an upscale and classy place to dance the night away, this is it! DJ Snail was there playing lots of hip hop and older pop. It was amazing! The lights are really cool on the dance floor. Drinks are expensive and strong, but nothing special.The view is gorgeous and the dance floor is large. It’s an open concept, so you don’t have to deal with the maze of roped off bottle service tables. It also has a balcony area where you can get some fresh air and cool off from dancing.We used to go to boulevard3 before it (fingers crossed) temporarily closed. This place is a good substitute! Doesn’t have the same ‘wow’ factor or exceptional customer service, but it’s still upscale. Some of the bouncers were a bit rude to people, giving them trouble for not being in line before 10:30 pm to get in free or sitting on a random bench (they sell seats, so you just can’t sit if you don’t have bottle service). So that’s why four stars instead of five, because boulevard3 has awesome customer service and amazing drinks. And places to sit if you don’t have bottle service. We will go back if boulevard3 doesn’t open again.

Er
Review №3

Entrance could be easy to miss but youll see the bouncer outside the door and once you enter the building, you go up a staircase to the barSuper chill vibe inside with cool projectors playing black+white cartoon clips. The space is pretty large with bar seating, high top tables and couches. It was surprising that it was pretty quiet in here on a Saturday night but Im fine with that - faster service and couches open.Drinks were good but inconsistent

Vi
Review №4

When I want to dance, I come to Bootie. I usually spend the majority of my night upstairs in the house/elector area.Love the music, people, and yes, FREE honey roasted peanuts!In the Yelp survey questions, they need to add a hell yea under the Good for dancing question.

Br
Review №5

Love this place they have the best stuff here for our out door needs.and i love there satisfaction guarantee. i purchase a tent took it out and use it a few times ( half year) latter a new model came out. i return the old one and got the new one just have to paid the difference.

EJ
Review №6

Elevate your life! Good venue and great views. Deep House Brunch is the move to make. Nothing but positivity. : Ugly Christmas sweater party.

Ja
Review №7

Very chill place everyone was super chill .. music was good , drinks were great. Server was so kind. Glad We found this spot it was so last minute but we left happy lol

Ja
Review №8

While trying to look for non-valet parking tips on this yelp page, I noticed there are a ton of negative reviews for the staff. I just wanna say - I have had a VERY positive experience with all the staff that work their Afternoon Delight shows. Ive been here 2x so far this season for Le Youth and Autograf and everyone at the door is super friendly. We were able to get in quickly. The security guard was really nice and let me pop out to buy sunscreen from the gift shop and let me right back in. Some of the bar tenders are kind of slow but theres one really really friendly black guy (I keep forgetting to ask his name) that usually works one of the lower deck bars - always get drinks from him!! Hes much quicker and an absolute pleasure to chat with.

Am
Review №9

First off we got the absolute best service from our server Kirby. Super attentive and best recommendations. The food was delicious, we came to Sunday brunch and had a pitcher of sangria and steak chilaquiles..SO GOOD! Definitely coming back thanks to Kirby.

Ja
Review №10

We decided to celebrate my sisters birthday at next door lounge... and that was the right place!! Everyone had a great time!! We dined, we danced, we sang, it was just the perfect place to celebrate with friends and family. You guys should definitely visit this place, you will have a blast!!

Jo
Review №11

The ambiance here is what really makes this place the fun spot that it is. The music is always on point and the drinks are too. I love the fact that a lot of people go, however its still not over crowded like other clubs/ lounges in LA. Drinks are a little bit on the pricey end, however its such a beautiful location that it kind of makes up for it.

fl
Review №12

The place deserves its 4 stars: not too crowded, awesome happy hour prices ($5 per bubbly glass until 8pm) and extremely friendly service. The waitress always came at the right moment, refilling our glasses when we felt like drinking more and bringing the check when we were ready to go. Will go again to try out cocktails!

Ja
Review №13

Came here on a regular weeknight. Walked in and was greated and seated right away by the bartender. Dual role? place is cool, super low vibe, i feel like it should be 100 degrees and I should be wearing a tank top and sandals smoking cigarettes with a machete on the table. Anyways the waiter was adorable, she was incredibly friendly.

Al
Review №14

Good ambiance, bartenders and staff were helpful and nice. i attended an event for happy hour and the food was good, everything ran smoothly, and everyone was having a good time. ive always been a fan of the black and white movies projected on the wall: its always a good distraction when things are getting slow/awkward.

Pa
Review №15

Ordered the Dibi with lamb , it was delicious . The onion sauce tasted really good however when combined with lamb meat , I couldnt taste any flavor of the lambmeat . 3.5 for me

Br
Review №16

Came in with a group of my friends and the homie with tattoos was so cool and down to earth happy to see good security staff working here definitely coming back again because of his hospitality!

St
Review №17

This is one of my favorite places for brunch! Came with my boyfriend and we really enjoyed the sangria! Great views and food!

Ki
Review №18

Its difficulut to put my finger on what bothered me abotu this place. Everyone seemed to love it, and I guess that why I gave it 4 stars insted of 3. Also, I tend to be a pretty difficult reviewer.

Vi
Review №19

This place is just ok. Went with a group of 16. Our food order was all over the place. Some came out early, some late, some not at all. The music was good. There was only one burlesque show and was told there would be 4. They sing happy birthday to everyone there but theres no smooth transition from one birthday to the other. Its like a slap in the face when theyre done singing to you and say- wheres my next birthday at? Like dude, relax, you havent even left the table yet and youre already hollering trying to find the next on your list. Definitely overpriced and the menu selection is like cheap bar finger food. It was just ok. And I was really excited its for this place... sad...

St
Review №20

I could not have asked for a better night. Was able to get a last minute reservation to celebrate two birthdays cinco de Mayo weekend. Not only were they able to get me prime seats but they were 100% responsive and so so helpful. I was able to go early and decorate and having a place that has food drinks and dancing seriously never happens it was so fun and so convenient!! The singers dancers and the candles for the birthday made yesterday a night well never forget. I just wish I had taken more pictures!! Book your event here you wont regret it!! Thank you again so much! :)

Mi
Review №21

Crafted cocktails with awesome views and laid back ambiance. Ive been here weekends and weekdays and cant complain theres usually plenty of seats to have a cocktail and catch up. I havent tried the food but the menu sounds appetizing.

Cl
Review №22

The ambiance here is what really makes this place the fun spot that it is. The music is always on point and the drinks are too. I love the fact that a lot of people go, however its still not over crowded like other clubs/ lounges in LA. Drinks are a little bit on the pricey end, however its such a beautiful location that it kind of makes up for it.

Ja
Review №23

Came here on Friday night around 10:00 pm place was still pretty empty it began getting packed around 10:45 or so. Please see below for run down:Parking : its all street parking so good luck.

Ma
Review №24

Love the vibe! Skybar on the rooftop of the Mondrian hotel has glamor all around. From the open view to the lounge and bar. Have a cocktail and network with the great crowd, because there is always someone interesting to converse with.

Ga
Review №25

This place is always busy and always bumpin. Cant say I have ever had a bad experience at Skybar in all the times that I have been there for pool parties, private events, fashion shows, birthdays, and screenings. I have come to understand that this venue can literally cater to any type of event and always has the best-looking staff that is at your beck and call.

Ra
Review №26

Nice spot. The ambiance is very good. DJ is decent, drinks are good. Bottle service is nice especially for a birthday party. Dont like the fact that the guest list line is the only line. Took like an hour to get in, since everyone was on the guest list.

Wa
Review №27

This is one of the best clubs I have been attending in CA for a few years now. I dont remember how this affair started- but it hasnt ended. That says something, right? I enjoy going on Friday nights. They have 3 rooms. The room you enter is not te ally for dancing; its more for pictures, chillin, waiting around, or getting a drink. The second room is the Latin room on Fridays. I love the music here! Definitely hits all the spots for a true reggaeton lover :). The bigger room is all hip hop and they will occasionally throw in a Latin song. The crowd is good, its us young people in our 20s!! Im in my mid 20s, sadly To say. But yeah definitely a lot of diversity in this club and drinks are a little pricey so pre game before.

Jo
Review №28

What was it that I did instead of going to Bootie with friends back in wintertime? I dont remember. But after last Fridays party, Im absolutely positive it was the wrong decision. This was as fun as everyone else is saying it was: the crowd was into it and EVERY song was fabulous: hip hop, top 40, 60s girl band, classic rock, hair bands, there is literally no genre left untouched (even the nod to classical with the Beethoven/Kanye West mashiup). Bootie itself is a mash-up: a live concert, regular and guest DJs, drag and/or burlesque-ish performers, and an intriguing, if somewhat skewed, sample of Bay Area personalities.

Je
Review №29

I recently hosted a private event at Elevate Lounge and everything went off without a problem. Taylor was a pleasure to work with and her professionalism and knowledge of their space made coordinating and planning as easy as possible. She even was available and willing to help accommodate last minute requests which I hate making as a coordinator but she helped as best she could all with a great attitude. The views were stunning, the drinks were excellent and the staff was wonderful as well. If you need a chic, fun spot for your events this should be on your list.

wi
Review №30

This place is chill. Not a stuck up club. Didnt hold us in line for no reason. Nice views. They put on a great show for my friends birthday party.The DJ played good music, but he kept cutting songs way short and didnt have a real flow to the music.Ladies were classy and gorgeous, guys were laid back, staff was professional and friendly.

Ir
Review №31

Fun place , gorgeous views , excellent atmosphere, sushi restaurant available, we waited only 15 minutes on a Saturday after Valentines day and walked to the club to have fun .

Rc
Review №32

This penthouse lounge is elegantly designed and very open. 2 bars and a dance floor. Seating is along the windows which has a beautiful view of the surrounding high rise buildings. Great place to bring dates/friends/co-workers and have events. Cant wait to go again.

Me
Review №33

This place was fun not over crowded. We got bottle service and it was a blast. Definitely a good time

An
Review №34

This place is really nice. I loved the view definitely a place for couples or groups. The surkus app had this place and we all got free entry and a free glass of wine. If your in the area I would recommend you stop by. The customer service is great. Everyone is very friendly and has a positive attitude. If you sit in the lounge you can see the city and beautiful lights through the glass windows. The dj is awesome stop by!

aa
Review №35

This lounge was pretty cool. The service was on point. The security guards were very nice and helpful. The drinks and Music were good. The only issue was that the floor was sticky before anything began. Sticky floors and heels dont mix. Other than that, there was excellent dance floor space.

Fr
Review №36

According to Foursquare The Alchemist Bar has been open since September. I stopped here with some friends on NYE since they werent charging a cover and I like Local Edition which is what many have compared it to in reviews.

Li
Review №37

Food is great but really pricey! You cant beat the view though! If there are seats at the bar DO IT! Arcie is always so happy and fun and the cocktails are amazing!

Li
Review №38

I celebrated my birthday there last year and had an amazing time, so I’m thinking of going back to celebrate my birthday again this year.

Ay
Review №39

Really cool spot to have brunch and definitely coming back for dinner. I came with my sister and we sat inside. There is a nice outdoor vibey area if you sat outside. It was pretty windy when we came, but on my next visit Ill sit outside. We had Jaz as our waitress and shes very friendly, sincere, and knows much about the menu. We got the beet tacos with cheese for appetizers and I got the lamb tostada. The lamb was cooked perfectly and everything that was included in this dish was balanced and delicious. I know it came with cheese, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, beans, and a fried egg sunny side up. Also had fresh cut fries on the side which was a great compliment to my dish. I eat an alright amount and I would say I could have shared it with another person so I dont feel overly stuffed.

Ra
Review №40

Pretty cool place to go to. In the heart of dtla. We attended a Sunday deephouse brunch that they hold twice of month. Music was bumping and the liquor was flowing. Service was pretty good. They have a lot of different functions going on different nights of the week. Check there website for the monthly calendar of events.

Wh
Review №41

I thought their table and bottled service was well priced. The barbacks (?) constantly came around to ensure we had new cups, fresh mixers, and water. Good mix of music with a good mixed croud. Security was professional ans frienldy. Bathrooms were kept clean by the attendant (bring her tipping money, she deserves it). Yes, they escorted people out of they were notable intoxicated and they expect people to adhere to a dress code. Thisnwas not an issue for my part, we still had an amazing time.

Li
Review №42

This club is not it! I went on a Saturday with a friend & the music selection was WACK we couldnt even sit down because the couches are only for people who paid for bottle service. Why call this a lounge if you have to pay to sit down? The only positive thing about this club is the beautiful venue other then that, I will never come back here. If you like to party dont come here. Thank God I got in free because this place is not worth the 20$ at all.

Ca
Review №43

Outstanding experience. I had the best time with my friends at this place.

Ja
Review №44

DONT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE. Read the reviews first!! The security on the door think theyre something with the little power they have in life. Called to ask if black high end designer tee was okay to wear and they said yes. Got to the table line and they said we are not coming in. We had a table and were going to speak $3000+ absolutely disgusting behaviour from the guys downstairs who have a big attitude problem. DO NOT GO HERE!!

Sh
Review №45

Had a great holiday party on Sunday with free admissions, 3 bars , large dance floor , and panoramic view of the city.

Li
Review №46

Fun club. If you have a group of 6 or more, get bottle service. The cover is $20 and after buying 2-3 drinks it makes more sense. The Dj was pretty good. Our VIP area was far from the dance floor. Other than that no complaints.

L
Review №47

Came here for a friends birthday party and had so much fun. I dont drink but I love to dance. The music was trendy and I probably would never come here otherwise, but we had so much fun celebrating the occasion. The venue itself is actually quite amazing and the open air views are honestly spectacular. If you party, this is a fun place to celebrate a birthday.

Le
Review №48

Very pleased by there service.

Fa
Review №49

DNA Lounge was crazy - great music, great people, great service - just a solid time to have fun on a Saturday night. Its 18+! Be wary, the ATM at the front sometimes glitches out - this happened to my friend.

Ga
Review №50

Had a great time celebrating my 30th birthday @ Elevate Lounge. Bottle service were attentive with a great uplifting attitude. Only downside to this lounge were the bouncers, if one of us in the group would giggle they abruptly shut us off very rudely. These rent-a-cops need to stop playing CIA and be more civil to the people who only want to have a good time.

Sh
Review №51

Steve serve very good food it was a great experience i recommend this resto

K
Review №52

This lounge was pretty cool. The service was on point. The security guards were very nice and helpful. The drinks and Music were good. The only issue was that the floor was sticky before anything began. Sticky floors and heels dont mix. Other than that, there was excellent dance floor space.

Pe
Review №53

Fun place to have a great time

Do
Review №54

Best lounge/club in la. Its upscale, clean, vibrant, and just the perfect place to be on a friday or Saturday night. The atmosphere is amazing plus the rooftop escape gives you one of the best views of la while partying and having a good time. If i could i would give this place 10 stars.

Re
Review №55

Great place for a view and a drink. eToro put on a great after part here at CIS LA.

Na
Review №56

Great bottle service and promoters responded right away. Great music and friendly staff. Beautiful views from patios and nice place overall.

Na
Review №57

This penthouse lounge was perfectly designed and the place was incredibly beautiful. It has has a beautiful view of the surrounding high rise buildings.Fantastic!!!

Ja
Review №58

Great ambience and setting. DJ kept replaying the same songs but the songs he did play were good. Staff was overall friendly. Clean.

Ra
Review №59

Pretty cool place to hangout with friends.

Je
Review №60

I love the place! I love the view in the top of the building

El
Review №61

Nice place but I didnt like the music at all. Hip hop was towards the end, like 30 minutes before closing.

Ad
Review №62

Worst lounge/club in LA so far. Bottle service way too slow. Gave us a smaller table than what we asked for. Messed up the prices. Music sucked. Would give it negative stars if I could.

Lu
Review №63

Great Lounge location to enjoy after hour drinks at.

Ca
Review №64

Great staff, atmosphere, food and view!

Mi
Review №65

Fun place. Great service..hip hop. Guest list. Upscale

Am
Review №66

This place is cool we be there again

El
Review №67

A friend of mine had her birthday party at this Lounge, ive never been to this place before it was the first time for me. and it was a wonderful experience I would definitely go back and I would definitely recommend.

Fr
Review №68

Great Indoor Outdoor spot, with Great Views of LA

GG
Review №69

Terrible bouncers, so rude. Saturday night. I can’t believe people like that represent our city. It felt like discrimination. I will never come back to this place again. There are so many other better places to go in LA. They didn’t know who I was, but they will. And will regret treating me and my girls that way. I never leave reviews and specially negative ones but wow the males and female bouncers were so classless I feel sorry for them that we just left. Never again. You will loose clientele if ppl like that at the front pretend like they are the boss and won’t let ppl like us go in, we make their club look good. Never again. Better clubs out there. Don’t waste your time, energy and money on this club.

He
Review №70

ALERT! ALERT!! Be careful with the security guards they are very unprofessional and disrespectful. We had bottle service spent about +$800 on two bottle and still got more drinks. We went to have a good time with friends and the experience I had with the security guards made me not go back ever again. They dont now how to control a situation, they make it worse and caused more problems. Just because they are security they should make people feel safe not unsafe. I really wonder if they have security guards cards!? this place suppose to be somewhat classy lounge but the security guards make it a trashy lounge. Any how I have a construction business and I always believe that customer service is a priority. I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO THIS PLACE!

MA
Review №71

Its very Nice yo hace party there and to hace a very Nice view. The music is latino type.

Cr
Review №72

Rude staff who do not understand their own dress code. Said on the phone that high end designer tees are okay, yet got turned away. Go on their instagram and they have dudes in there in $5 scruffy tees and baseball hats. Total hypocrites with security who think they are something.

Gr
Review №73

Awesome spot great views good music! Sushi restaurant during the day

Fr
Review №74

Really good House music tonight.

Sa
Review №75

Its small, HOT no AC drinks too expensive and DJ didnt mix songs correctly. They need to hired a new DJ

Ka
Review №76

Chill spot, nice array of couches, good music, very well put together set up and bathroom (hah!), $5 stellas... yup, definitely a fan. Not for dancing, in my opinion, which wasnt a bad thing considering my heels that night was not meant for that. Good times.

Ab
Review №77

Great place to celebrate a birthday.

Yo
Review №78

Intimate atmosphere. I was at Elevate for a birthday party. The layout of the lounge provided space to dance, but it didnt hamper having a conversation. The view of DTLA from the indoor/ outdoor bar area is pretty good too.

Ky
Review №79

Super awesome place and I found someone walking there pet lizard on a leash right outside.

El
Review №80

Elevate is alright. Friday and Saturday night, music is hip hop mixed with Latin house. The hip hop played are mostly hits, nothing too ratchet, very danceable. Drinks are a bit pricey, got charged $24 for a double of Jameson & ginger. The 3 stars are for the expensive drinks and the obnoxious dress code which is strictly enforced. Dress shoes and collars for men, no flip flops for women. Security and the staff are not totally hateful, just the dress is over done, in my opinion. I got turned away 1 night for an outfit without a collar or dress shoes but I looked better than some patrons who were dress code friendly.

ma
Review №81

I was looking forward to coming here. But their service was not that great. The guy who run the elevator should be nicer. And the bartender needs to be more friendly. Everyone seemed a little on the edge. Saturday nit. Nice place if you just want to sit and enjoy a relax nit wit a date or a group of friends. But not for dancing. If you wanted to dance go for Mayan.

Te
Review №82

The view from hear is really good! Its not so big but its ok to party. The only bad thing is that there are only a few restrooms .

Al
Review №83

Upscale nightclub with an amazing view overlooking downtown L.A. Gorgeous patio with an amazing Sound system and lighting display.

Mu
Review №84

Last night was great as always. Best sexologists at the Library bar in Los Angeles bar none.Excellent ambiance, very cozy, great crowd. My kinda deal. Get there early for better service and drinks. It gets super crowded. Awesome for great conversations with smart folks

R
Review №85

Awful experience. Extremely pretentious crowd, mediocre views and generic music. The drinks were overpriced as well as watered down. My friend was also roofied at this place. Bathrooms are gross and the security guards are rude.Pick any of the other rooftop bars.

Pu
Review №86

The View!!!! I love dancing and they have a decent size dance floor. The doorman were nice. I would definitely go back.

De
Review №87

We were tourists visiting USA and LA in our 40s.. researched online and put ourselves on guest list.. got to the front and bouncer wanted IDs .. I had a physical iD but wife had scanned copy of Passport on her phone .. bouncer refused us entry .. tried to reason with him but basically told us to get lost .. really rude and no consideration for customer service .. foreigners please avoid this club .. horrible experience in an otherwise great holiday across an amazing country!

Me
Review №88

Great time drinks , let the bartenders know you appreciate them and they will take care of you.

Be
Review №89

Had a blast with people we care about.

Ge
Review №90

Love the staff and the atmosphere

Da
Review №91

It was fun! We had bottle service so the experience was a lot better. I dont remember the end. Lol

La
Review №92

An amazing venue! Attended a bday party for a great friend in the private area. Friendly and helpful staff. Food and drinks were excellent

Ma
Review №93

Place is decent, however it needs a bigger bathroom two stalls is not enough. Also better. Using

Ja
Review №94

Live it up and enjoy the best views

Ay
Review №95

This place is definitely a great time . It has a little house music a little hip hop and the people are really friendly . This is a mixed crowd but everyone is down to dance. You can also get some great photos here . Amazing view.

Jo
Review №96

We went for a birthday party in the private area in the back and it was amazing! The music, seating, and drinks were on point. The only recommendation I have is for there to be more womens restrooms. My girl had to wait 30 minutes to use the restroom because the line was so long. The guys do not have that same issue though.

An
Review №97

They need to have a better dress code for women because some girls were in there with jeans, ripped shorts bras, boots it was disaster. Their policy states that any drunk person will be escorted out but in the women restroom they were 4 girls throwing up and only one restroom was available. I waited 15 minutes to go so that made me stop drinking because i was going spent the entire time waiting on these girls to finished puking!! Gross! I saw the guys well dress and well behave. I had my standards high but literally they need more security kicking people out if they dont know how to dress and how to behave. The DJ was excellent and drinks were affordable.I paid for the view but nothing else was worth it.

Gr
Review №98

Cover is $20. The bouncers failed to notice and kick out a a very aggressive creep, who harassed young women the whole night. Guys started trying to fight in the bathroom, putting my safety at risk, but the attendant stepped to cool the guys off. Would probably not go a second time.

Ha
Review №99

The security is great. Dj good. Love the mix of music. Beautiful atmosphere. Skyline view amazing. Lounge nice HOSTESS WORTH THE RESERVING A TABLE...I ESPECIALLY LOVED AV AND MELISSA AND WAS WITH THE PARTY Lynette Chatman the Credit Vixen... And her Host was awesome..

So
Review №100

Honestly, this place has a nice view but the staff from the bouncers to the bartenders and waiters have a horrible attitude. Their dress code changes all the time. They are supper expensive ( understandable for DTLA) but attitude, not really that understandable. Standard hotel rooftop is 0.1 mile away, just got there. U WILL HAVE A BETTER TIME!

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  • Address:811 Wilshire Blvd 21st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States
  • Site:http://www.elevatelounge.com/
  • Phone:+1 213-623-7100
Categories
  • Lounge
  • Night club
Working hours
  • Monday:6–9pm
  • Tuesday:6–10pm
  • Wednesday:6–10pm
  • Thursday:6–9pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:6–9pm
  • Sunday:6–9pm
Service options
  • Takeaway:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Upmarket:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
  • Usually a wait:Yes
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