| ambiance |
91.49999618530273% positive |
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will say that it is a great "date" atmosphere. ”
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Then my friend invited me to this "cozy little place in hollywood ”
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The lighting is VERY dim, but you can tell the decor is really cool -- vaulted ceilings, cool wall treatments and lots of mirrors and chandeliers. ”
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highly recommend this place for dinner and for atmosphere. ”
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The O-Bar folks have succeeded again with great decor, but came up short at CS with service and food. ”
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This is my favorite spot in Hollywood for a Burger and great ambiance. ”
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Understated but great atmosphere and service. ”
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The crowd was fun, and relaxed. ”
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Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant for dinner or for a fun place to hang out with friends for drinks! ”
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The decor is brilliant but the food, staff and management is HORRIBLE! ”
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The decor is the best I have seen in LA and the food and staff were extremely friendl and knowledgeable. ”
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The decor is beautiful, they have two bars, and our bartender Brad was amazing--remembered our names, our drinks and everyone else's while dancing up a storm to the live music. ”
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Amazing decor, great vibe, very cozy and warm with a fantastic outdoor dining area. ”
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anyways, the decor here is really really nice. ”
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Great food, good service, beautiful decor ”
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While the atmosphere is fantastic, the overall dining experience is barely above average for the cost. ”
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The ambience is cool but not worth the food and service that you have to deal with. ”
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the drink was pretty stiff...., great decor, industrial/vintage feel high ceilings. ”
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Reservations were very easy to make, once there, the atmosphere and sceneary was great but too bad thats where the greatness stops. ”
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amazing ambience. ”
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Love the ambience, great place to take a date. ”
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There is a very unique ambiance, yet, quite to the contrary of their claim, Citizen Smith does not have a friendly atmosphere, nor does it prove inviting to anyone, let alone everyone. ”
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Great atmosphere! ”
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The decor was not Thomas Schoos's best but I guess it was aiming for a swanky Texas ranchhouse kind of feel. ”
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Music and crowd was fun. ”
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Awesome atmosphere with really high ceilings, dark colors, candles, kinda goth I guess. ”
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Great food, Beautiful people, Amazing ambience. ”
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Decor is very nice as is the ambience. ”
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really beautiful location in what was once the rundown part of town. ”
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great place for romantic dinner. ”
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The ambience was very romantic with lots of candles and dark furniture. ”
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good place for a romantic rendezvous. ”
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Great food, hip atmosphere ”
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The decor is so cool. ”
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The website of Citizen Smith claims, and I quote, "The unique ambiance and friendly atmosphere provides an inviting place for everyone to enjoy. ”
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The food was excellent and the atmosphere was so beautiful. ”
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The BEST food, atmosphere, music and ambience EVER! ”
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They have very interesting cocktails on the menu so i'm sure it'll be a fun experiment. ”
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also love chilling there Sunday nights when there's few people, the music is mellow and the atmosphere is very cozy. ”
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It's probably not the place for a nice quiet romantic evening but for rocking it with your significant other or friends, I think it can't be beat in Hollywood. ”
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The decor was really cool and the service extremely friendly. ”
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The decor is fantastic, the service was great(when I was there), and the staff was totally down to Earth. ”
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Fabulous ambience, but the food is mediocre. ”
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the decor was beautiful ”
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The decor is really interesting, the food fantantic (horseradish mashed potatoes, yum) and the service attentive. ”
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The atmosphere has a romance of class and charm adorned with candles and gothic chandeliers and the staff is friendly and accommodating. ”
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The atmosphere is a little more lax & comfortable than lounges or clubs in Hollywood, but still cool- & that's why I like this place. ”
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The decor in this hip, chic, very New York feeling establishment is amazing. ”
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The hostess was rude and unbecoming a restaurant that obviously wants to be the next BIG thing, and the food was boring, the ambience uninspired and the service perfunctory at best. ”
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| dessert |
87.5% positive |
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really enjoyed the dinner, dessert and service. ”
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Great vibe and great desserts ”
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The cake was really good and I am not a chocolate fan. ”
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We had two full meals with sides, a bottle of wine, 2 desserts and coffees and the bill was more than reasonable. ”
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| drinks |
81.82000160217285% positive |
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Great beer selection, friendly staff. ”
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The bartender (also nice but not too bright) was unable to find a wine list, and made me a terrible martini (which is what I settled for when it became clear that I wasn't going to get any wine). ”
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love the interior and think this is a great place to have drinks, but not so much to eat. ”
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After a round of drinks I was ready to take out a loan - overpriced and overwatered. ”
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Very attentive service, great food and the GM came by our table several times to tell us about the new menu and drinks! ”
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changed my drink because a rob roy in their system is really a roy rogers..., the rice and peas (risotto), and jalepeno mac and cheese, both were delicious as was my friend's mahi mahi, a rec from the server. ”
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$10 drinks, cold mac & cheese that only had flavor of jalapeno's. ”
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When we asked for the wine special (A Soave - I LOVE Soave) which was written on the huge chalkboard on the wall, she said "Um, I don't know if we have that. ”
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They have very interesting cocktails on the menu so i'm sure it'll be a fun experiment. ”
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The two main focal points appear to be the impressive and well-stocked bar and the glass back wall which opens into a lovely patio. ”
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The drinks are still overpriced, the hostess was rude and abnoxious for no reason. ”
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We had two full meals with sides, a bottle of wine, 2 desserts and coffees and the bill was more than reasonable. ”
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at anyrate, the drinks were a little pricey and we didn't have ”
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great place for drinks and socializing. ”
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The sommelier was lovely and I settled on his recommendation (Conumdrum), a pleasant white table wine with a lovely floral bouquet. ”
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cocktails were good, appetizers as well. ”
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the drink was pretty stiff...., great decor, industrial/vintage feel high ceilings. ”
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always have a great evening there and they do these deals on mondays and i think tuesdays where you gt 50% of the food or wine depending on the day. ”
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The salad was poor, the steak was good, the Mac N cheese was better and the drinks are pricy. ”
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was at Citizen for a closed event and liked the space and the tray service so I opted to take some friends there for dinner and drinks. ”
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had a great female server that was really sweet and attentive and had no problems with the bar. ”
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It's a little expensive so I wasn't able to try all the wines they offer, and I didn't get the filet (i'm big fan of filet) but I did get the mac and cheese (As was suggested on here) and salmon. ”
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After eating I grabbed a drink from the bar, the bartender was extremely nice and had a smile on her face the whole night. ”
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Service was attentive throughout our stay; appetizers, cocktails and the main courses arrived with little wait as the restaurant was filled to capacity that evening. ”
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Cab and sparkling wine were good. ”
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Good value and they have special Monday and Tuesday night bargains - i think they have a special 50% off wines or something. ”
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The decor is beautiful, they have two bars, and our bartender Brad was amazing--remembered our names, our drinks and everyone else's while dancing up a storm to the live music. ”
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In fact, the last bartender that served us was, arguably, the best I've seen in LA - instead of dealing with a model wannabe, we actually got killer drinks - and that speaks well of the folks behind the Citizen Smith. ”
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It is a great place if you want a nice meal for dinner, a late night bite or drink (they are open until 4am), have a private party, or just get a drink with some friends. ”
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must also say the wine selection by the glass is very extensive, there must have been dozens to choose from, and we partook quite often, and it is also complemented by a bottle menu for those wanting to get some very nice wines indeed. ”
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Great bar and hang out spot as well. ”
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Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant for dinner or for a fun place to hang out with friends for drinks! ”
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| food quality |
84.07999992370605% positive |
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The food came on time and there was a friendly staff to help. ”
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Very sultry, great food, couldn't ask for a better evening! ”
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fantastic food, and great service. ”
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We cannot even tell you what the food was like because we got to the restaurant and waited at the host stand for 5-10 minutes without being acknowledged. ”
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My husband and I brought 2 very close friends from back east, we all loved the BBQ shrimp , the cedar plank salmon was cooked to perfectionj. ”
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Best of all and most important, the food is always excellent. ”
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changed my drink because a rob roy in their system is really a roy rogers..., the rice and peas (risotto), and jalepeno mac and cheese, both were delicious as was my friend's mahi mahi, a rec from the server. ”
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Fabulous ambience, but the food is mediocre. ”
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Great food, hip atmosphere ”
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All in all, if you want to go out for a nice meal, this is as good a place as any for an upscale dining experience. ”
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The portions, however, were gargantuan - you'll pay a lot for the terrible food, but you'll get a mountain of it. ”
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Very friendly staff, melt in your mouth filet, awesome Citrus Shrimop, and the best Mac'n'cheeze I have ever eaten (I add bacon, it is to DIE for! ”
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Very cool interior, food is bland ”
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But the food ain't half bad and, if you like looking at pretty people they're usually ”
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loved the music and the vibe, but I was even more impressed when the food came. ”
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had the burger which was SO good! ”
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would have to say that the food is just ok, but it's a great date spot. ”
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And the time it took to get our food and our waitresses attention was not acceptable. ”
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What a beautiful interior, attractive , friendly and courteous staff, and the food was incredible. ”
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It's a little expensive so I wasn't able to try all the wines they offer, and I didn't get the filet (i'm big fan of filet) but I did get the mac and cheese (As was suggested on here) and salmon. ”
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The decor is brilliant but the food, staff and management is HORRIBLE! ”
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had the lobster linguine; smothered in a flavorful fresh buttery sauce. ”
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havent had a steak that good in a long time. ”
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The place has great vibe, style, mood, look and food. ”
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The food is good, but nothing to write home about. ”
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It is without a doubt, the most gorgeous space PERIOD in the entire hollywood area, the staff is sultry and polite, the food is great and they throw a great party. ”
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Very attentive service, great food and the GM came by our table several times to tell us about the new menu and drinks! ”
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We had some bland food (pasta, mushroom appetizer, spinach) that we couldn't finish, but we also had some decent stuff like the ahi (cooked how it should be) & the creamy mussels. ”
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Good food for the most part, but busy ”
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The ribeye was delicious and you have to try the jalapeno mac n cheese. ”
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The hostess was rude and unbecoming a restaurant that obviously wants to be the next BIG thing, and the food was boring, the ambience uninspired and the service perfunctory at best. ”
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So, the food is not amazing, but you won't pay through the nose, either. ”
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Great food, good service, beautiful decor ”
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The O-Bar folks have succeeded again with great decor, but came up short at CS with service and food. ”
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The ambience is cool but not worth the food and service that you have to deal with. ”
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LOVE the citris shrimp! ”
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It is a great place if you want a nice meal for dinner, a late night bite or drink (they are open until 4am), have a private party, or just get a drink with some friends. ”
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Reasonably priced for such good food in such an attractive setting. ”
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like the setting food was amazing and good serves ”
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The food was perfect and the waiter was HOT! ”
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Just a super cool venue and the food matches the f. ”
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The interior is super cool but the food was the worst. ”
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Great food, Beautiful people, Amazing ambience. ”
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My ribeye steak was very good, juicy, well-seasoned and a large cut at 20oz. ”
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There are plenty of other restaurants with great food so don't waste your time here. ”
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The BEST food, atmosphere, music and ambience EVER! ”
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The food was great, prompt service, and we had a large party in a private booth. ”
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would have given it a five but the apps were fast and the food was a bit slow. ”
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liked the food & ate all of it, but I am not a food snob. ”
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Barring the onion soup, which was decent, the steak, burger, tuna, and numerous appetizers were huge disappointments. ”
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had the ahi tuna salad and thought it was as good as any I had ever had, really fresh fish and not too drowned in dressing, altogether a great healthy lunch. ”
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The decor is really interesting, the food fantantic (horseradish mashed potatoes, yum) and the service attentive. ”
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with more than just great food. ”
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We ordered and had a great meal. ”
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However what made it expensive and dissapointing was that the food was so mediocre and bland. ”
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The food, I am sorry to say, was not good. ”
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Flavorless ahi that was cold ( not sushi) potatoes that were watery and service that was slow and poor she barley came over to check on us. ”
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Great food, Best on the weekends. ”
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Thanks for the great meal. ”
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Head turning crowd, decent food, and good music ”
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Although the music was a bit loud at times, I found the dim lighting to be mood setting and the food was as good as I remember. ”
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My date's lamb was also amazing. ”
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the service was excellent, and the food was even better. ”
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The decor is the best I have seen in LA and the food and staff were extremely friendl and knowledgeable. ”
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liked it a lot as the sauce was very tasty. ”
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EXCEPT this gross gritz/rice pudding/baby food this that comes on the salmon plate. ”
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Our watiress was kind and attentive but not too much and the food was fantastic! ”
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the food is so savory and simply delicious! ”
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Great spot for lunch, a far superior alternative to the fast food franchises and pizza joints surrounding it ”
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Excellent service and the food was amazing and surprisingly affordable. ”
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In short, if you're into an establishment that has no regard for their clientele, and serves mediocre CHILIS/TGIFRIDAYS/APPLEBEES food. ”
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and this interesting little salad thingy, and some potatoes which i could take or leave. ”
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Also, really recommend the shrimp. ”
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ordered the BBQ shrimp, since it is my favorite app. ”
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used to love this place I thought they had a great menu but I just went there again recently and apparently the chef changed and so did the menu so all my favorite dishes were replaced with something else. ”
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only asked my friends to my right and left ,because I really was with a big group of girls, how their food was. ”
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They concur with us that something has happened at good old Smith and the food is absolutely to die for. ”
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Fried chicken was pretty good, not the best I've had but not bad either. ”
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Went to Jar instead and had an amazing dinner there with fantastic service and wonderful food. ”
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have never taken the time to write any comments or reviews of any kind but this dining experience has prompted me to warn others to avoid this bad food. ”
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Born and raised in the Midwest I know a great steak when I taste one, and the filet mignon I had at Citizen Smith was thick, juicy, flavorful, and without doubt, a supurb cut of prime (properly aged) beef. ”
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Decent steak if you can survive "the scene ”
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Caesar salad acceptable. ”
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And I love comfort food. ”
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Friday/Saturday. BTW the food was good. ”
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was told last year when I went to Australia that Australian beef was the best in the world, but the New York Strip at Citizen Smith was the best steak ever. ”
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The staff and management were gracious (no LA attitude but cool) and the food was incredible the jalape? ”
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BBQ shrimp, Jalepeno Mac, Nicoise, for starters, all amazing. ”
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Seems to me if the food aspect is not what they want they are risking alot by allowing themselves to be seen as such a icky place to go-word of mouth is everything and hey just read the reviews here. ”
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The food was great as well and I highly recommend the jalepeno mac and cheese along with the tower of onion rings to start. ”
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But other then the gross gritz/rice pudding/baby food, everything else is good to eat. ”
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mostly bland food (except for the ahi, which was awesome), and an impotent managerial staff who did nothing to speed up the service or quell the attitude of the waitperson serving us. ”
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The salad was poor, the steak was good, the Mac N cheese was better and the drinks are pricy. ”
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Finally a restaurant that gets the balance of chic, cool, amazing food and reasonable prices. ”
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We got the Nachos, which is more like a big flat mexican crispy pizza, Onion Ring Tower, Chicken Strips, Sliders Hamburgers, and last but certainly not least, the tastiest Macaroni and Cheese I have ever had. ”
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... there are so many better places in LA to dine with good service, excellent food, great tunes, and beautiful people who don't have to work so hard! ”
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The food is good. ”
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perhaps i like things too spicy, but i wished it were a little spicier; chinese chicken salad - my friend liked it; chopped cobb salad - again my friend liked it, but i wasn't that tempted. ”
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always have a great evening there and they do these deals on mondays and i think tuesdays where you gt 50% of the food or wine depending on the day. ”
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Our group had the following: house salad - simple, fresh, mesculun greens with plump sweet tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette; fried chicken skewers - 4 large chicken tenders - very juicy, but a bit large - good for sharing; jalapeno mac & cheese - good; n ”
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The food was excellent and the atmosphere was so beautiful. ”
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| menu variety |
70.83000183105469% positive |
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They have very interesting cocktails on the menu so i'm sure it'll be a fun experiment. ”
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So I think with all the choices of places to eat--the foods not that good to come back to and the place has lost it pizazz ”
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forgot how pricey the menu is--the mains being $22-$48. ”
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Great beer selection, friendly staff. ”
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Very attentive service, great food and the GM came by our table several times to tell us about the new menu and drinks! ”
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used to love this place I thought they had a great menu but I just went there again recently and apparently the chef changed and so did the menu so all my favorite dishes were replaced with something else. ”
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must also say the wine selection by the glass is very extensive, there must have been dozens to choose from, and we partook quite often, and it is also complemented by a bottle menu for those wanting to get some very nice wines indeed. ”
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Patient to explain our queries about the menu ( as a server should but he was just nice) One of our friends brought 2 bottles of a Syrah blend and a fabulous Pinot Noir. ”
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| overall |
88.24000358581543% positive |
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So I think with all the choices of places to eat--the foods not that good to come back to and the place has lost it pizazz ”
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What a great place! ”
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great place for drinks and socializing. ”
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dinner/appetizers. But still, good looking place, very good looking people, and definitely great music. ”
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best place in hollywood, period. ”
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We went to LA for a few days and wanted to eat at a great place. ”
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great place for romantic dinner. ”
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good place for a romantic rendezvous. ”
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My favorite restaurant in Los Angeles ”
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It was always noting more than a hyped-up Hollywood hypster hangout with 8,000 candles, but it actually now is a great restaurant with amazing people working there. ”
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Even if you ate there before and did not have a great experience, the place recently did a 180 and everything is top notch. ”
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love the interior and think this is a great place to have drinks, but not so much to eat. ”
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It is a great place if you want a nice meal for dinner, a late night bite or drink (they are open until 4am), have a private party, or just get a drink with some friends. ”
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All in all, if you want to go out for a nice meal, this is as good a place as any for an upscale dining experience. ”
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Really, aside from the fact that the booth we sat in was hard to get in and out of, we had a great time and although I have read mixed reviews on the place I have to say that I really enjoyed myself and would highly recommend this restaurant to my friends ”
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Love the ambience, great place to take a date. ”
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Citizen Smith is very chilled, quite understated but is a great place for a date. ”
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| return potential |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Well two thumbs up and all stars from me I will definitely go back and recommend this to my friends, it was a unique, and refreshing dining experience where everyone seemed to genuinely care and where everything was just perfect! ”
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The first time my girlfriend and I went the service was nice and we thought it was fine so we figued we would return with some friends. ”
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So I think with all the choices of places to eat--the foods not that good to come back to and the place has lost it pizazz ”
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| service |
76.60999774932861% positive |
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In this day in age where there is so much competition in eateries you would think that the owners would step it up and make changes , especially if there is poor mangement and staff issues. ”
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The mussels were spectacular, the service great and I was treated like royalty. ”
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The decor was really cool and the service extremely friendly. ”
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The hostess was rude and unbecoming a restaurant that obviously wants to be the next BIG thing, and the food was boring, the ambience uninspired and the service perfunctory at best. ”
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The staff is friendly and attractive, but not entirely on top of things. ”
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Go for the scene (pretty people, nice room, friendly staff), but eat somewhere else. ”
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And the time it took to get our food and our waitresses attention was not acceptable. ”
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The food was great, prompt service, and we had a large party in a private booth. ”
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Great food, Beautiful people, Amazing ambience. ”
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second every complaint so far- rude and obnoxious staff, too long of a wait to get seated (30 minutes after my reservation time), too long of a wait to get served (50 minutes!) ”
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We got real entrees (my blackened catfish special was divine), a nice Malbec for the table, and a bright unpretentious server who managed to make it happen without passing out headshots (I know. ”
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The service is good. ”
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also love chilling there Sunday nights when there's few people, the music is mellow and the atmosphere is very cozy. ”
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really enjoyed the dinner, dessert and service. ”
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To make the experience even more enjoyable, our waitress was very accomodating. ”
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sure, if you want to go to the next trendy restaurant for the next six months go, but dont expect good service. ”
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Great beer selection, friendly staff. ”
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The decor is fantastic, the service was great(when I was there), and the staff was totally down to Earth. ”
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had been here when it first opened, and liked the general vibe but was a bit turned off by the crazy trendy crowds and the "too cool for school" attitude conveyed by the servers. ”
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The ambience is cool but not worth the food and service that you have to deal with. ”
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have not seen that many beautiful people in one room in a long time. ”
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Our server helped me pair it with a wonderful cabernet and I was set. ”
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The waitress managed to salvage the night for us, overall I liked the place but was expecting more. ”
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Terrible service before we even sat down ”
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DJ, don't know his name, was rocking out and the bartender, also very hot, recommended a martini I had never had called a lychee martini, I think that's how its spelled, it was perfect! ”
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The food came on time and there was a friendly staff to help. ”
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Excellent service and the food was amazing and surprisingly affordable. ”
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fantastic food, and great service. ”
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The staff and management were gracious (no LA attitude but cool) and the food was incredible the jalape? ”
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There's a full back patio that opens up and you can fit quite a few people back there. ”
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The service sucks a big one. ”
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There is a very unique ambiance, yet, quite to the contrary of their claim, Citizen Smith does not have a friendly atmosphere, nor does it prove inviting to anyone, let alone everyone. ”
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The atmosphere has a romance of class and charm adorned with candles and gothic chandeliers and the staff is friendly and accommodating. ”
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would highly recommend this place to people. ”
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mostly bland food (except for the ahi, which was awesome), and an impotent managerial staff who did nothing to speed up the service or quell the attitude of the waitperson serving us. ”
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Food was better than expected, and service was expectedly bad. ”
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The first thing I noticede when I arrived was the very courteous staff, the hostess was extremely warm and gracious. ”
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The website of Citizen Smith claims, and I quote, "The unique ambiance and friendly atmosphere provides an inviting place for everyone to enjoy. ”
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The decor is the best I have seen in LA and the food and staff were extremely friendl and knowledgeable. ”
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It was always noting more than a hyped-up Hollywood hypster hangout with 8,000 candles, but it actually now is a great restaurant with amazing people working there. ”
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The O-Bar folks have succeeded again with great decor, but came up short at CS with service and food. ”
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had a great female server that was really sweet and attentive and had no problems with the bar. ”
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Our watiress was kind and attentive but not too much and the food was fantastic! ”
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In fact, the last bartender that served us was, arguably, the best I've seen in LA - instead of dealing with a model wannabe, we actually got killer drinks - and that speaks well of the folks behind the Citizen Smith. ”
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As reviewed, the service was slow and a bit lacking. ”
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I'd heard of a crazy club vibe, hollywood types sliming up every corner (and, to be fair, there was one table that looked a little "Entourage-y"), rude service staff, etc. ”
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The staff was not great. ”
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We were given a complimentary appetizer, & our waiter was great (& adorable) & more then made up for the hostess. ”
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Service was attentive throughout our stay; appetizers, cocktails and the main courses arrived with little wait as the restaurant was filled to capacity that evening. ”
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The decor is brilliant but the food, staff and management is HORRIBLE! ”
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The bartender (also nice but not too bright) was unable to find a wine list, and made me a terrible martini (which is what I settled for when it became clear that I wasn't going to get any wine). ”
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Very attentive service, great food and the GM came by our table several times to tell us about the new menu and drinks! ”
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The room is gorgeous (sort of Shabby Chic meets Sanford and Son), and the staff are all incredibly nice - but none of them are going to be rocket scientists any time soon; they've all very clearly been hired for looks and not ability. ”
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Went to Jar instead and had an amazing dinner there with fantastic service and wonderful food. ”
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the service was excellent, and the food was even better. ”
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was at Citizen for a closed event and liked the space and the tray service so I opted to take some friends there for dinner and drinks. ”
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The drinks are still overpriced, the hostess was rude and abnoxious for no reason. ”
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The decor is really interesting, the food fantantic (horseradish mashed potatoes, yum) and the service attentive. ”
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Patient to explain our queries about the menu ( as a server should but he was just nice) One of our friends brought 2 bottles of a Syrah blend and a fabulous Pinot Noir. ”
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After eating I grabbed a drink from the bar, the bartender was extremely nice and had a smile on her face the whole night. ”
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Our busser was really nice and attentive, but the waiters were amateurs lacking in customer service skills. ”
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... there are so many better places in LA to dine with good service, excellent food, great tunes, and beautiful people who don't have to work so hard! ”
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The first time my girlfriend and I went the service was nice and we thought it was fine so we figued we would return with some friends. ”
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starting using this service a while ago and am just now getting around to sharing my experiences of my favorite places in LA and wanted to start with Citizen Smith because it's my absolute favorite. ”
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Our waiter was very nice and on top of his game. ”
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Now, with horrible new seating arrangements we spent the next 15 minutes without a server. ”
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Service was very attentive, yet they knew when to leave us alone if we were talking, etc. ”
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If you can get over the fact that the "hostess" does not make you feel welcomed, has a big attitude and is rude then this place is great. ”
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place where the important people want to feel important and the beautiful people want to be seen, or scene. ”
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hope it can maintain its friendly vibe under the club glare. ”
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Our waiter was a very jolly fellow, extremely friendly who made us feel very "at home" and not merely like customers, who attended to every detail and we were never left wanting for anything to the very end. ”
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It is without a doubt, the most gorgeous space PERIOD in the entire hollywood area, the staff is sultry and polite, the food is great and they throw a great party. ”
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we really love the vibe and people. ”
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The hostess was really friendly and quite beautiful, as is required for all hostesses in LA, right? ”
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The decor is beautiful, they have two bars, and our bartender Brad was amazing--remembered our names, our drinks and everyone else's while dancing up a storm to the live music. ”
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The service (except the bartender who had a lot of attitude and was unfriendly) was wonderful. ”
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Understated but great atmosphere and service. ”
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What a beautiful interior, attractive , friendly and courteous staff, and the food was incredible. ”
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dinner/appetizers. But still, good looking place, very good looking people, and definitely great music. ”
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The entire staff there is quite pleasant and easy on the eyes (as all Hollywood places are). ”
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are a lot of attractive young customers and wait staff in a restaurant, the place "sucks ”
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The staff is generally pretty good. ”
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But the food ain't half bad and, if you like looking at pretty people they're usually ”
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Very friendly staff, melt in your mouth filet, awesome Citrus Shrimop, and the best Mac'n'cheeze I have ever eaten (I add bacon, it is to DIE for! ”
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By L.A. standards, our waiter was impressive. ”
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Great food, good service, beautiful decor ”
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Would not recommend this pompuss place to any caring, hard working business people. ”
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Flavorless ahi that was cold ( not sushi) potatoes that were watery and service that was slow and poor she barley came over to check on us. ”
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The service here was the worst that I have ever received in any restaurant. ”
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The food was perfect and the waiter was HOT! ”
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changed my drink because a rob roy in their system is really a roy rogers..., the rice and peas (risotto), and jalepeno mac and cheese, both were delicious as was my friend's mahi mahi, a rec from the server. ”
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The service was very friendly and helpful. ”
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The staff was friendly and didn't sport a 'tude. ”
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55.56000232696533% positive |
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Barring the onion soup, which was decent, the steak, burger, tuna, and numerous appetizers were huge disappointments. ”
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The drinks are still overpriced, the hostess was rude and abnoxious for no reason. ”
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Excellent service and the food was amazing and surprisingly affordable. ”
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The ambience is cool but not worth the food and service that you have to deal with. ”
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forgot how pricey the menu is--the mains being $22-$48. ”
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We ate in Citizen Smith last month - it was amazing, with huge portions of ”
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Good value and they have special Monday and Tuesday night bargains - i think they have a special 50% off wines or something. ”
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valet is overpriced, though. ”
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She made the comment first saying the Mac and Cheese was dry and not worth the carbs. ”
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However what made it expensive and dissapointing was that the food was so mediocre and bland. ”
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Finally a restaurant that gets the balance of chic, cool, amazing food and reasonable prices. ”
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After a round of drinks I was ready to take out a loan - overpriced and overwatered. ”
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There are lots of places in this price range and it can be really pricey if you order the main entrees. ”
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always have a great evening there and they do these deals on mondays and i think tuesdays where you gt 50% of the food or wine depending on the day. ”
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The portions, however, were gargantuan - you'll pay a lot for the terrible food, but you'll get a mountain of it. ”
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at anyrate, the drinks were a little pricey and we didn't have ”
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When we asked for the wine special (A Soave - I LOVE Soave) which was written on the huge chalkboard on the wall, she said "Um, I don't know if we have that. ”
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It's a little expensive so I wasn't able to try all the wines they offer, and I didn't get the filet (i'm big fan of filet) but I did get the mac and cheese (As was suggested on here) and salmon. ”
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31.81999921798706% positive |
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Had to wait 20 minutes before they took our order, not a good start. ”
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Now, with horrible new seating arrangements we spent the next 15 minutes without a server. ”
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Hostess was very slow to seat us and crammed our party into a small booth outside (although we had reservations and the restaurant was virtually empty, they would not seat us elsewhere). ”
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havent had a steak that good in a long time. ”
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There was 1 heat lamp for a table of 7 girls, and the lamp kept turning off every couple of minutes which made for a very unpleasant experience. ”
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would have given it a five but the apps were fast and the food was a bit slow. ”
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As reviewed, the service was slow and a bit lacking. ”
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Flavorless ahi that was cold ( not sushi) potatoes that were watery and service that was slow and poor she barley came over to check on us. ”
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We cannot even tell you what the food was like because we got to the restaurant and waited at the host stand for 5-10 minutes without being acknowledged. ”
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second every complaint so far- rude and obnoxious staff, too long of a wait to get seated (30 minutes after my reservation time), too long of a wait to get served (50 minutes!) ”
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have not seen that many beautiful people in one room in a long time. ”
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