(323) 960-3300

1650 N Schraeder Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028 34.1006 -118.3324

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Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA

Last updated 3.31.09

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Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Dance Clubs, Lounges

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What People Are Saying About Opera

Featured Review

Tara Lis

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In Short – Old school nightlife impresario David Judaken--you know, the guy who brought clubgoers Garden of Eden back in the day and much later Mood--has put his stamp on this after-dark haunt on Shrader. Not even remotely recognizable from its barn-like days as Vynyl or club 1650, the redesigned spot has gone upscale. Lines build in advance of opening and stay firmly entrenched throughout the night. Those who make it past the rope step through a thin curtain of "dry" fog and myriad archways lit by candles before hitting the dance floor where DJs spin the latest thumping dance tracks.

Editor's Tips

Look Good:
Even if you're well over 21, bring your ID--you won't get in without it.
Know Before You Go:
Crimson shares the same entrance, but for now, they are not open on the same nights.
The Extras:
A full service catering kitchen is available for private events, and both venues can be rented out simultaneously for this as well.
ambiance
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “They ran out of cups so you couldn't get drinks at the bar, they couldn't even keep the nasty fake animal decorations from falling off the walls, and they played terrible music.”
  2. “The sunken dance floor is fun?”
  3. “This place offers a great venue , amazing vibe and comfortable lounging”
  4. “This club has great music but the ambience is superficial and uptight.”
  5. “It give nice ambiance and variety.”
  6. “The sunken dance floor is fun as well as the two bars.”
drinks
70.0% positive
  1. “The drinks were good, very strong, and of course pricey.”
  2. “Another room has a great big chandelier and more seating, which leads into the bar area (and what a big, beautiful bar it is).”
  3. “The drinks were rather expensive, and not really worth it.”
  4. “The place did have a good crowd, but not even 20min into our FIRST drink my friend said she felt bad, we sat down, and within 5 min she was TOTALLY passed out!”
  5. “They ran out of cups so you couldn't get drinks at the bar, they couldn't even keep the nasty fake animal decorations from falling off the walls, and they played terrible music.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “It give nice ambiance and variety.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a nice place to check out.”
  2. “I'm sure lots of people spent good money on bottle service here to get in but really I wouldnt waste my money here - there is nothing great about the place.”
  3. “Opera is definitely a little easier to get into now but a great place to hit every once in a while nonetheless.”
  4. “honestly this is the only club i now enjoy going to in LA... nice crowd beautiful place and smokers are outside!”
service
69.22999858856201% positive
  1. “enjoy Monday nights because of the type of people that this venue brings and the amazing girl to guy ratio.”
  2. “Nothing bad to say about the bartenders and bouncers.”
  3. “The patio is great for meeting people.”
  4. “and we had a great time kickin' back with the beautiful people!”
  5. “Friend and I went there on a Saturday night, and the staff were really cool to us.”
  6. “Overall, I though Opera-Crimson was an average club with a nice staff.”
  7. “This is the only rude and arrogant night club I've ever seen.”
  8. “No one would ever expect nightclubs to be a paragon of customer service, however, I feel Opera takes the rare combination of poor management and brute force to a new level.”
  9. “He set us up with a great table, and the service was great!”
  10. “I'm sure lots of people spent good money on bottle service here to get in but really I wouldnt waste my money here - there is nothing great about the place.”
  11. “Opera was quite crowded, filled with hipsters and some cool people, but there was certainly a catty vibe felt from the female patrons.”
  12. “crowd was okay but didn't see any amazingly "beautiful people.”
  13. “The bartenders & waitresses are unbelievably hot and friendly Great crowd.”
value
60.0% positive
  1. “The drinks were rather expensive, and not really worth it.”
  2. “I'm sure lots of people spent good money on bottle service here to get in but really I wouldnt waste my money here - there is nothing great about the place.”
  3. “Drinks were expensive ($12 for a vodka soda).”
  4. “was dressed in a 2000 dollar dress by Versace , and even more expensive jewllery, I arreived with my husband in an elegant lemo; and we were to stand in the line for 2 hours.”
  5. “The drinks were good, very strong, and of course pricey.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “Didn't bother doormen or bouncers and left 5 mins later when a group of guys heard the bouncer say "No more dudes.”
  2. “Five minutes later out of nowhere a promoter-real nice white guy-asked me how many in my group.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/24/12

Great Spot! Guest List & Table Info

by NightLifeGirl102 at Citysearch

I love it here. This is definitely one of my favorite Hollywood spots and I try to frequent the club with friends as much as possible! This is really a great spot...you just need to know how to get in. Jen Lawson gets me in everytime, just shoot her an e-mail and she can set you up: jenlawsonproductions@yahoo(dot)com

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/08/11

Eden Nightclub Guestlist ( Formerly Opera & Crimson)

by NateLeaks at Citysearch

For FREE ADMISSION, GUESTLIST without waiting in line, and/or BOTTLE SERVICE to Eden nightclub, text 310.927.8370 or email DREAMTEAMLA@GMAILCOM.

NEED A PARTY BUS/LIMO? FOR DISCOUNTED RATES TEXT/CALL 310.927.8370!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/11/10

Great Spot! Guest List & Table info

by Jessica The Rabbit at Citysearch

For guest list / tables/ all other party bookings:

e-mail - jenlawsonproductions@yahoo(dot)com

Also, be sure to check out the hottest and newest social networking site:

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/10/10

!!!

by dirk d at Citysearch

great

2 Star Rating: Below Average

07/19/10

VIP Guestlist/Bottle Service reservations

by Kevin Parada at Citysearch

Send an email to KevinParada06@yahoo or call/txt- 909.841.3289 (BBM: 3135D047) for guestlist or bottle service at this very exclusive and selective nightclub

The Details on Opera

Place Categories:

  • decent hollywood club
  • great venue
  • fun sunken dance floor
  • great patio
  • nice crowd beautiful place
  • worst night club
  • not really worth drinks
  • great house music
  • comfortable lounging
  • beautiful bar
  • bad vibe
  • good zero wait
  • not good music
  • not recommend opera
  • great big chandelier
  • great more seating
  • nice staff
  • bad nothing
  • highly recommend crimson
  • great service
  • awesome cover
  • lame c class actors
  • poor management
  • awesome crowd
  • beautiful people

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