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For two star dining in Universal City, try Minibar. Find this mildly expensive restaurant in the Universal City area. It's known for its eclectic offerings. It's been awarded the 10 Best LA Lounges award. This place features dancing. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an energetic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, and valet parking. This place is open late and good for groups. Diners found the food marvelous.
2.0 of 5 stars.
This was an ok restaurant. It is way to expensive thoughI could just go to ralphs or gelsons and cook it myself for 75 percent less money than the restaurant minibar. the food is pretty bad though
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's been some time since i've been here.. so from what i remember:very trendy little venue, perfect pre-clubbing stop.. delicious fusion tapas/ finger foods, full bar, and totally shi-shi atmosphere....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in ages but man, I'm hungering for some of its dishes. All the little savory morsels are making my salivary glands hurt right now. I like all the fried and saucy plates and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, I miss Minibar!!! I haven't been to this modern studio-like cool, chic, hip tapa bar for decades~!They have a cute bar, the interior is chic, adorable, and the food is EXCELLENT. The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Minibar has been closed for months now. There is work on whatever will reopen in their spot. Anyone know what will be there?
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
closed
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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MINIBAR, VINYARD TERRACE, TOMMY RAY"s CLOSED ALL OF THEM. Eight18 very Limited wine list...are they introuble too? Savannah in BUrbank CLOSED. Thank you President Bush..and the Oil Companies...LE"S SEE IF SOME...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i like this place. good food (tapas), hit-the-spot drinks, and a nice, comfy little vibe. OH OH!! and they always bring you a free shot of something. how can you hate on a place like that? answer: you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sorely missed. Was the best restaurant closest to my house. Arghh.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is no longer. Do not drive all the way to North Hollywood and be disappointed by a gated, dark empty building like we did. I'm still giving it four stars because it was the best tapas place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's small and not much of a bar-bar. The drinks are quite nice though, especially the Mojitos. The tapas are excellent and the place looks like it belongs in a book you'd buy in a clothing boutique.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cool, but everytime we've gone, it's been pretty much dead. It's tapas style, but a little expensive considering where it's at. If it was in Hollywood it'd fit right in. I'd go more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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TRIED TO CALL AND THE PHONE NUMBER IS DISCONNECTED. TRIED TO EMAIL AND IT BOUNCED BACK. HAD A GREAT TIME A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, SORRY TO SEE YOU GO.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my bf and i discovered this place using the cozmo card thing. we love going here after work since its fairly close by to my work - just in time for happy hours. staff is friendly. drinks and food are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little place. I went there about a year ago. I remember that food was good, decor was cute, the service was warm and friendly.The bar was small, and the whole place is pretty small. Good wine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my b-day party there last year (we reserved the back area which is very cozy and fun). It's perfect for a small party since it promotes interaction through sharing of different tapas you can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like minibar...it's kind of small but it has an intimate feel. The decor is really cute and trendy plus the artwork is pretty cool. I also like that it's a pretty chill place..to just lounge..enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Concert at Universal's BB Kings bar last night, so we ate at Minibar beforehand. Just down the street from the entrance to Universal CityWalk, this was a perfect place to enjoy some good eats with my honey....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here for a client dinner. Decent space - hip-ish without being too uncomfortable, accommodates a large group fairly well. The service was a bit spotty, an impression I got even before they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about some dope art. This place has it. It also has an incredible selection of mojito flavors. Pineapple, pomegranate, coconut, passion fruit, mango...I have been drinking a lot of rum lately -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Modern decor, hip ambiance, great artwork, staff...even cooler! They even welcome you with a complimentary taste cava brut. The menu is full of small bites that are bursting with freshness and flavor....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Funky and cool. Great place to bring friends. However, food was merely average. $123 for 2 with cocktails
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely adorable little spot just over the hill. I had a little birthday shindig there the other night and reserved the lounge area for tapas and drinks. Great passion fruit mojitos....the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by this little place last night. We passed it the first time.If you decide to stop by, look for the "Valet of the Dolls" stand.Also, it is directly across the street from the new L.A....
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Van Hunt concert at Universal's BB Kings bar last night, so we ate at Minibar beforehand. Just down the street from the entrance to Universal CityWalk, this was a perfect place to enjoy some good eats...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after going back and forth on where to get together - between lou's, stone rose, village idiot, firefly... etc...... we finally decided on minibar... and i'm glad we did!found parking across the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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My friends and I decided to check the place out since we live in the area. We didn't anticipate on being there for 3 hours. We ordered appetizers and main dishes (tapas) and they were all brought to us...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't try the yucca cheese bread that resembled a more mature, gouda-filled version of a tater tot, and I said "Wam, bam, no, thank you, ma'am" when a crispy bowl of calamari rings and tentacles...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool 1960's mod decor and lively atomosphere. This is not Spanish tapas but more eclectic small plates. Everything was decent but nothing was great, so cannot recommend.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a wonderful experience for me and my friends. We came here for a special occasion and even though our lame limo driver got lost, the hostess and wait staff was very accommodating and cordial to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Tapas was very good. The filet mignon was very tender and the duck was delicious. We received complimentary wine to keep us warm from the cold weather outsideAmbiance: Cute place. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
very cute venue...food..hmmm..inconsistent. some of the plates were pretty good, and some so-so..but one..not good. we ordered risotto, and we had to send it back because the rice wasn't cooked well...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it was WAY crowded when i went.so we ate at the bar.the food was average.tapas style so small portions.i had the risotto which was good.the hummus from the meze trio w/ pita chips was also good.the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is too expensive for its B quality... I prefer AOC.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mini Bar was an EXPERIENCE!! the hardest part was getting there, with the stupid limo driver that we had. geez. anyways, it was good eats and good times. the food there was reasonably priced, well...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy, trendy, trendy. But pretty good tapas and the pomegranate mojito was nice too.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This looks like a restaurant that belongs in West Hollywood with its trendy atmosphere and all, but it's pretty laid back. It's not a big restaurant and it has a tiny bar, but there's a charming...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here when it was Via Roma Paris... oh that was an amazing romantic spot... But for the past 4 years it is Mini-Bar - - First off the bar is not so mini, i've seen smaller, but the decor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Tapas are our favorite! I am always willing to eat at a new tapas place! This place is no cobras and matadors, but it was still a nice experience. The chicken was not worth it, but everything else (steak, crab...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like an ex-girlfriend I want out of my life but I keep sleeping with her. At least once every two weeks I wake up and I'm at the bar ordering my T&T from Lee the bartender. I say,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for this place. I have been obsessed with mini plates and tapas lately, however minibar was sub par. The decor was trendy-ish, but not all that great. The air circulation was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Parking tried to BS us and wanted $10 when its like free or $5... Waited long and the food wasn't even that good ordered a bunch of stuff dropped about $80 for 2 people wasn't full and the taste was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you cool? Even if you are not that cool, you can be cool if you eat at Minibar. I love this funky small plates eatery. Not only is everything they serve good, but it's fun to eat and share with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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I went on a hot blind date to this place and I fell in love: With the restaurant! The food was just simply amazing. Every single dish a winner, each one a wonder of flavors and textures. The mojitos were...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pictures are deceiving... I was expecting a super cool, vibe-y/trendy decor, but was disappointed by the cheap light fixtures and and dinginess of the restaurant. The reviews were also deceiving...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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The service or lack of service was very pathetic. Our waitress kept on asking if we would like to order more food and we would have to remind her that the food we did order has not arrived yet. Also, we had to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Cool place, decent food. A little pricey for what you get when all is said and done. Try the mango mojito!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, people in the Valley must be starved for cool spots because this place BLOWS. Yes it's cool looking inside but that's it. Went on a Friday night and ordered cocktails and a bunch of small...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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okay, i've loved this place since the get go. great food, great service, great music, great decor. just great! i visit the place at least once a week and never get bored. the only thing is that like most tapas...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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My boyfriend and I came here for Valentines...and instantly fell in love with it. The food is marvelous. Probably the most intersting food I have ever had. It was a little pricey but we knew it would be, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a Fun Time...by the way, they're closedTheir delicious tapas, refreshing drinks, friendly service, artsy decor, and reasonable prices are unmatched.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here after a film screening at Warner Bros...and I'd never been before although I zipped past in my car many a time. Here's what I liked: the Valet girl - very professional and keen as mustard...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all of the reviews I decided to check out minibar for myself and I was not disappointed. Both the food and the service were great.The shrimp is easily the best dish on the menu, and try...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
minibar was one of the first restaurants i'd been to in Los Angeles that instantly made me think "THIS place is definitively L.A." its retro, funky atmosphere feels simultaneously alien and inviting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mini Bar is the kinda place that you can dress up for or dress down for, yah know?I had my birthday party here a while back and we took over the tree lounge in the back which is great for a get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I kind of secretly knew I'd love this place, which might be why it took me so long to get there, and to get there without planning to at that. It was a girls' night out, and we wanted drinks and some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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I went here for my birthday dinner along with 20 other guests, and the food, service, and ambiance were great! The food and drinks are especially yummy while the decor and lighting really donate to a hip but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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A great dive bar with great scenery. Great ambience. Weekends, the floor turns into club. Never even thought about stopping here because it's a hole in the wall (of Ventura Blvd.). I completely skip this whole...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Our Saturday night here was comically bad.We arrived early for our 8:30 reservation, and were shunted to the little front bar which has perhaps the worst feng shui in this price range. There was no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm-mmmmm-minibar! So many things about minibar make it just incredible.... to begin with, the location is great, just on the border of the valley and hollywood. That being said, upon stepping in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great find! Ok, so I didn't exactly find it on my own, so thanks Yelp, for introducing me to Minibar.Love the decor inside the main dining room. The front area and bar have a little too much...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Loved this place, great scene, great decor. Felt hip and trendy and I'm not. Reservations are a must but we were seated promptly. We were served a small taste of Cava sparkling wine to start and given hot...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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The first time I ate at minibar, I thought I would never come back. It was SO LOUD I could not hear the two people across from me at the table. However, the food was so good I decided to give it another try....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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We went on a Sunday and had the chef's tasting, which apparently changes from week to week. It was a great experience. The food was great, the ambiance was funky and the people watching was good.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the decor and ambience. I would go there just for that aspect alone over and over. The tapas are a bit pricey, but everything I've tried there has been well prepared and tasted pretty dang good....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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Really tasty food served in generous tapas portions. Wonderful ambience and decor. Now I hear they are adding a lounge next door and starting happy hour? I am in heaven.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Whilst eagerly anticipating another nightly outing to Minibar, I was deeply disappointed to find that they were actually closed as of 11.15PM. This ran in bitter opposition with their stated hours of 1.00AM on...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Better drinks. Great service. It's what we in the industry refer to as the trifecta. It's even worth the drive for a West Sider like me.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've driven by this place many times and last night I finally got a chance to get my foot in the door. It's a very fashionable looking joint. Paintings on the wall, nicely lite, and the decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this is where we started off the night and finished it as well. Although the finishing part was more of a....Oh shit, we left the keys with the valet guy and they are fucking closed! But I'll get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!First time visit happened last night with a few of my fave Yelpers and it made for a very comfy setting to chat, laugh and sip drinky drinks in. I highly recommend the pomegranite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just say that being a chef formerly of 4 star establishments makes it very hard for me to eat at restaurants. Why you ask? because for one there isn't too much imagination in the food world...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What an apropos name for a tapas restaurant. Found on the border of Hollywood and Studio City, minibar not only offers creative and delicious dishes, but you get a complimentary small glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommend if you want to go to a trendy, fashionable restaurant with solid tapas, good drinks, and fantastic desserts.Try the duck confit egg rolls and get at least one of the desserts. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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This place rocks. the environment is trendy and cute... and all the food is fantastic, especially this marinated steak and blue cheese tapa. I could eat 10 of those. And the desserts are to die for. Check it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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just moved to lake hollywood/studio city area and have been checking out the local spots. i drove by this place and the giant white "M" (for minibar) floating in the window caught my eye. all i can say is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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I went for the food not the scene so maybe that was the problem (went early for dinner with my husband). The decor is hip and fun the staff was friendly unfortunately every dish but one wasn't very good. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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Went here on a special date. I think its been about a year since I've been to MiniBar, and its actually improved (I'm from NYC and generally expect less from LA restaurants.) The ribs and the venison are still...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great tapas restaurant! I went to this place after seeing an episode on the Foodnetwork channel, the faces and sounds the host was making with each bite made me think either this place is awesome or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Ok, so we were a group of 8, and they were able to get us a table right at the edge of the bar in the dining. It was a perfect place to watch all the bar action and the oh so LA scene. So if you want to feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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I was very impressed with the trendy venue-- you feel like you're in a trendy NY restaurant. Our drinks were great and perfectly done. However, food was not as impressive as the decor. I think it's overpriced...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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After reading some reviews on multiple sources, I decided to check this place out. I went with a friend and ordered about 10 plates. The flavors were bold, but nothing that memorable; although SOMEWHAT...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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just went for valentine's day .. had the duck confit egg rolls, yucca bread w/gouda, salmon and brie puffed pastry, arugula salad, and spinach goat cheese portabello, n pomegranate mojito .. everything was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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am not a big fan of small plates. small plates usually add up to a big bill. but this place changed my mind big time. we were four hungry guys with big appetites and were more than satisfied with all the small...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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Small cozy place with very modern interesting decor. Great for dates I would say but a little on the pricey side. The menu had very interesting creative dishes, sweets and spirits. Ordered the duck eggroll...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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10pm Wed night. Fairly quiet inside. Server was attentive without being intrusive. Suggested a special of Blackened Sea Bass on a reasonably substantial mound of butternut pumpkin puree which, while a small...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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I went on a friday night with a friend. We ordered about 5 plates (*they were all good*). I love tapas and minibar makes it fun by mixing up asian plates with more traditional tapas fare. The sake on the menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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I went to the minibar for my birthday with a party of 10. The service was great, as were the food and drink. But at $10-12 a plate I was a bit suprised by the size. I've been to tapas restaurants before, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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For so long I have looked for a restaurant that understands ME. I like VARIETY, and do NOT wish to leave a restuarnat feeling stuffed! The Greeks have Meze, The Chinese Dim Sum, the Spanish Tapas and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2005
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Not being a fan of the "supersize me" crowd i found the small portions very nice. We were plenty full at the end of the meal. My friend and I shared the Duck Roll, a salmon/brie roll and the Ribs. And there...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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I have never been so disappointed by a dining experience. Our first three plates arrived less than 2 minutes after placing our ourder, before even our drinks arrived, having clearly been not only precooked but...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2005
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Atmosphere: quite trendy, metrosexual, in a NYC-esque way. I loved how they dimmed the awesome mirror ceiling lights in the middle of dinner. Food: GUAVA CHEESECAKE! Crab cake with kataifi cup on top,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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The front room is very loud and raucous. The backroom was very quiet--perhaps because it was nearly deserted. The restaurant's ambience is kinda "black-everything" and funky/fun--not the best place to take...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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Finally! A place that is sooooo LA but isn't at all. The food and the company are first priority every time I visit. The servers and Moon the maitre di are so personable and accomodating. The menu's wide array...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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Went for a birthday with 67 people this past Saturday. Minibar, honestly, is just okay. Not worth the drive from the Westside. The place is so-so cool looking, just a small room done up with some circles and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2005
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Small portions--that's what tapas is. I found the "small plates" at Minibar to be creative and delicious, and a better bargain than other tapas restaurants. Sure, the bartender pushes the mojitos--but he makes...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2005
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This is by far one of the best, most enjoyable places you can go to. The food is marvelous, each small plate better than the last. The servers are smart, charming and eager to please. But make sure to book...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2004
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the place is quite nice and trendy... however, if you plan on having a conversation with your friends, it'll be tough trying to shout across the table to each other since it's so loud in there. also, if you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2004
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Went on a first date to this place. Let's put it this way, i'm getting a second date out of it! We had an amazing time. The food was great, reasonably priced, and for a small plates the portions were more than...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2004
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Went there for my friend's b-day. Have a really good time, especially like their desert. Must try the chocolate soup, (make sure to share with friends, good for 2-3 person) The spare ribs is excellent too....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2004
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Can a person leave a restaurant at the end of a meal hungrier than when he arrived? I can, and did tonight when I learned what the "mini" in this eatery's name refers to: its portions. Now, I know that other...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2004
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"What's your speciality" I said to the bartender "have you ever had a mojito??" he asked enthusiastically...mmm not since 1999..Despite this, food was tasty and plentiful and wines by the glass were quality...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2004
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this is not your mother's valley, the valley is home to million dollar homes, why don't we have a good place to eat, drink and be merry? We do! Mini bar is a drink of cool water in a place like Los Angeles...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2004
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After Dinner BAR scene gets an A- but working on it. They've brought in an awesome DJ that had us moving all night. The best thing about this is that you can enjoy your A food while listening to down tempo...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2004
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I got dragged out to this place not really wanting to go out to what sounded like to me a place in the valley but OH MY GOD! This place was amazing, mabybe the best food I've ever had. And the service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2004
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I thought the restaurant was average. The most distressing thing was the seemingly high stress level of the wait staff. It was hard to relax with them sweating everything, and showing it. I thought the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2004
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This spot in the valley shows a lot of promise. As it is now, this place is better for a group than a date. The music/atmosphere goes beyond lively to just plain loud and the servers are overworked. The food...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2004
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Minibar is another of the ever-proliferating tapas-style places, a sort of a cross between Cobras & Matadors and The Standard. Were it in L.A. proper, the place would likely be dripping with attitude, but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2004
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Went to dinner wth my girlfriend and two friends from Capetown via Hong Kong. We just had seats in the lounge as the place was crowded, vut the lively mood and music made that quite all right, along with four...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2004
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The ambience is fun and the food is wonderful and reasonably priced. Yucca bread was fantastic.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2004
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Very groovy I should say! Minibar is the spot on Cahuenga Blvd. Finding a good place with a nice ambience in the Valley is challenging! Thank you Minibar for being here.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2004
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i loved this place!! great food, decor, music, people, staff, owners, location. just friggin great! and still a best kept secret. but not for long. don't walk, run to this place!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2004
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this is a great new spot, the food is very good and the atmosphere is off the hook..it starts from the top down..and the owners are mad cool..a must go..especially before it blows up out of control and its...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2004
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hollywood and studio city on cahuenga boulevard. offering a tantalizing array of global tapas - including duck confit egg rolls with spicy peanut sauce, salmon-brie strudels, chipotle-molasses glazed spare...
opentable.com - user review
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with a bold color palette, oversized art and polka-dotted walls, minibar straddles the boundary---both literally and figuratively---between hollywood and the more sedate san fernando valley. its diverse crowd...
gayot.com - user review
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invading the valley's chicest minibar...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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