Cameo Bar

Yes I aspire to be the real life Serena Van Der Woodsen

by ronnielee

Before you say it, yes I aspire to be blonde, rich and fabulous. And living in her footsteps, I must say there's something so much more romantic and fab about drinking and dining late night at a ritzy bar than say pounding whiskey shots at your local dive bar.

Being uber chinese and underpaid, I have to walk the fine line between living the fab life and being chea...i mean 'smart'. Take parking for instance. 16 dollar valet?! Do you people see all the free street parking around here?

But that's where it stops. Once I step in the Viceroy, I feel at home.The Cameo Bar has a really nice set up inside - dark, sexy, and even a 'library room' for more intimate get togethers.

But I prefer the outdoor cabana set up by the pool. The music is great, it's not loud or crowded, the chairs are ballin', there's plenty of heat lamps, and better yet very attentive waiter service. yes even for bar food.

This time I ordered the Albacore crudo, Grilled Shisito Peppers, and Crab Cakes. The albacore was good, didn't care for the abundance of onions on top, loved the grilled peppers - there were so many and it's perfect for snacking, and the crab cakes were AMAZING. It seemed like there was zero batter or any of the 'filler' stuff they put in crab cakes usually - this was bite after bite of delicious crab meat.

OK fine so maybe over 100 bucks for two glasses of wine, one vodka tonic, and three appetizers isn't your idea of a good deal but personally, this is all worth it.

So if you are my real father, please shoot me an email. and the access code to my trust fund. I love you too.

• Pros: Outdoor seating by the pool. Kitchen opens a tad late
• Cons: pricey.

HOT BARTENDER

by higbie

Went for the first time a couple of months ago and have been a regular ever since. The valets (although on the pricey side) are very considerate and the bartenders inside are polite even when slammed. My favorite is the outside bar where the bartender Sean (who's smoking hot btw) is calm, attentive and charming, he is certainly a reason to go there if you haven't already, the best mojitos in town.

• Pros: Good looking Sean
• Cons: Pricey

Hollywood style without Hollywood

by lafoholic

I love the Hollywood hotspots, but I can only take so much of the crowd and the tred over there (I live down in Marina del Rey). The Cameo Bar (@ The Viceroy Hotel) encompasses the chic and sophisticated atmosphere of some of Hollywood's bars without having to deal with the typical hassles that go along with them. Everytime I go, I have the best time. Indoor/outdoor bar, poolside, chairs to lounge, good convos, etc etc etc...all that you need for a great night.

• Pros: Chic, chic, chic
• Cons: none

Chic, chic, chic!

by elisehwall

I am a very big fan of Kelly Wearstler's work and every location I have visited has been pleasing to the eye. We met a group of 6 for drinks in the bar and of course got there early (about 6pm) to snag a nice couch and tables. The servers must pool their tips because they are all there to serve you. The beer menu is not that large, but they have a two page menu of unique mixed cocktails. If I was running the show, I would have loved to stay and eat at Whist. Maybe next time. Oh and the valet is very expensive. Another perk to getting there early is to find parking on the street. The meters are free after 6pm!!

• Pros: Interiors, Mixed Drinks, Service
• Cons: Pricey Valet

Best Waiter in LA

by katyn15

In LA, there are very few career waiters/waitresses it seems, just actors/actresses who serve to support themselves. Thus, what a pleasure to be waited on by someone who knew exactly what he was doing, who anticipated our party's every need, who was knowledgeable and polite, who was always there when we needed him, never when we didn't, who handled our table of 10 with ease and graciousness. The Cameo Bar certainly wasn't cheap, but it was worth it just to be served so adeptly. And the food was not too far behind--my mouth waters thinking about the charcuterie plate.

• Pros: Service, Ambiance, Style
• Cons: Price, Lines