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THEMINTLA.COM

Last updated 8.30.11

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Musical Entertainers

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Funk, Soul & R&B, Blues, Alternative Rock

Bar & Club Special Features:

Live Music

Minimum Age:

21

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Mint, The

Featured Review

Katie Heffernan

Contributor

The Scene – This veteran performance space--open since 1937--exudes a timeless, supper-club ambience with dark-wood furnishings, velvety curtains, gold chandeliers and money-green decor accents. Mesmerized patrons lounge at black-clothed tables and ritzy leather booths facing the stage. Behind a large one-way mirror, a sexy VIP alcove offers more intimate couches and plenty of privacy. The LP-plastered ceiling and walls lined with framed photographs pay homage to all eras of jazz-and-blues greats, from Ray Charles to Stevie Ray Vaughn. – – The Draw – The scene depends…

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Parking:
It's generally not too difficult to snag a street space, but the bar does offer valet parking on busier nights.
The Extras:
Patrons as enamored with the bar's menu as its music are in luck: Catering is available on or off premises.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Always good parking in this area (pass on the valet).”
  2. “There was a $7 cover that night and plenty of street parking in a decent neighborhood.”
  3. “liked the atmosphere - dark with lush fabricks and candles.”
  4. “The service was fun; our waitress had a cute personality and when we asked what she liked, she did not hesitate.”
  5. “The ambiance is wonderful between the lighting and the closeness of the stage; it was very cozy.”
  6. “On the whole, it was such a comfortable, relaxed environment with good food, good service and good music.”
  7. “too bad, because like I said, I really enjoyed the atmosphere & performers, but the service really put a damper on the experience.”
drinks
72.22000122070312% positive
  1. “The drinks were good - not overly strong and not "is there alcohol in this?”
  2. “great small wine list”
  3. “If your in the mood to go out and about but not to an overrated club or bar this is it!”
  4. “best bar food in la. cant wait for chef matthew gladstone to open another restaurant.”
  5. “The drinks were mediocre, the food was decent & the service was awful.”
  6. “The food here is absolutely amazing for "bar food”
food quality
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “BUT seriously some of the best food ive had at any level.”
  2. “The drinks were mediocre, the food was decent & the service was awful.”
  3. “Good music, good food”
  4. “Awesome music, great staff, amazing food”
  5. “Mind you, the place was barely half full, and there are no signs anywhere informing you of the food minimum.”
  6. “amazing food/ great presentations/ incredible flavors/ affordable prices.”
  7. “They serve small portions of uber-creative cuisine of Chef mathew Gladstone like white truffle french fries and modern interpertations of classics like the amazing mac 'n cheese all around $10 bucks.”
  8. “always go for some of the best most creative food in la”
  9. “The food here is absolutely amazing for "bar food”
  10. “Your best bet is to make dinner reservations (the food is good), and then you're guaranteed a table all night.”
  11. “best bar food in la. cant wait for chef matthew gladstone to open another restaurant.”
  12. “Upon our arrival, we were immediately seated a the best table in the house, the waitress after having learned that it was our first time made us feel like old friend coming home, She made some appetizer recommendations which were all amazing including the”
  13. “The tiramasu was delicious, the hummus nice and garlicky and the pita bread was piping hot.”
  14. “On the whole, it was such a comfortable, relaxed environment with good food, good service and good music.”
  15. “food is filling/ wonderful spicy flavors.”
menu variety
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Cool place, OUTSTANDING menu, lousy bartender!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “best bar food in la. cant wait for chef matthew gladstone to open another restaurant.”
  2. “It's a great place to see music, but it can get very crowded.”
  3. “It's a great place to see a band and toss back a few cold ones.”
service
81.82000160217285% positive
  1. “too bad, because like I said, I really enjoyed the atmosphere & performers, but the service really put a damper on the experience.”
  2. “Upon our arrival, we were immediately seated a the best table in the house, the waitress after having learned that it was our first time made us feel like old friend coming home, She made some appetizer recommendations which were all amazing including the”
  3. “Cool place, OUTSTANDING menu, lousy bartender!”
  4. “On the whole, it was such a comfortable, relaxed environment with good food, good service and good music.”
  5. “The bartender (name was Beau I think) was awesome.”
  6. “The drinks were mediocre, the food was decent & the service was awful.”
  7. “Awesome music, great staff, amazing food”
  8. “but agree with the sometimes slow service.”
  9. “The service was fun; our waitress had a cute personality and when we asked what she liked, she did not hesitate.”
  10. “The music was great and the waitress was very attentive.”
  11. “The bertender was great but the rest of their help were completely rude.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “They serve small portions of uber-creative cuisine of Chef mathew Gladstone like white truffle french fries and modern interpertations of classics like the amazing mac 'n cheese all around $10 bucks.”
  2. “amazing food/ great presentations/ incredible flavors/ affordable prices.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “but agree with the sometimes slow service.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/30/10

Free entry into the club

by Utsav

FOR FREE ENTRY INTO THE CLUB, SAY "BOMBAY" AT THE DOOR. THIS OFFER IS VALID UP TO END OF MAY, 2010.

  • Pros: Live Music, Intimate Venue
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/06/09

Things Must Have Changed

by tvtrixie

I had read the previous reviews and was a little skeptical about going to The Mint. I shouldn't have been. The show was standing room only and because of a chronic back problem, I can't stand up for four hours straight. I thought I was going to have to pass on going, but my date called and asked them to reserve a bar stool for me, which they did. When we arrived, they had reserved an entire table for us, knew our names and introduced themselves! They couldn't have been nicer. Same goes for the wait staff. Very sweet, very attentive.

The only thing that wasn't up to par was the calamari, which turned cold after two or three minutes, making it rubbery. The drinks were good - not overly strong and not "is there alcohol in this?" weak. Like Goldilocks, it was just right. The tiramasu was delicious, the hummus nice and garlicky and the pita bread was piping hot. The bands were all great, especially The Soul of John Black.

Don't base your decision to go to The Mint on old reviews. There has obviously been some personnel changes since last year. I would definitely go back. The only thing I would suggest for the owners is that they pick up the trash next to the building or invest in a good trash can, it would make it that much nicer.

  • Pros: Extremely nice staff
  • Cons: cold calamari, trash outside the building.
2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/05/08

RUDE MANEGEMENT

by MUSICCRTQ

I WENT TO THE MINT THE OTHER NIGHT AND DEALT WITH THE A VERY ABRASIVE DOORMAN WHO WAS NOT ONLY RUDE BUT WAS HITTING ON MY GIRLFRIEND AT THE SAME TIME I THAN TRIED TO APROACH THE OWNER WHO WAS JUST AS BAD IF NOT WORSE. I WILL BE SURE TO TELL ME FRIENDS NOT TO GO. FOOD WAS DISGUSTING AND OVER THE TOP...

2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/20/08

Good Music, So-So Drinks, HORRIBLE SERVICE

by kailanni

I visited this venue for the first time last night. I came with 2 friends to see a mutual friend perform. Upon our arrival my friends and I found a table in front of the stage and seated ourselves. The less than pleasant waitress came over and took our orders. After we ordered about $75 worth of food & drinks she walked away, then returned & informed us that she needed a credit card before she put the order in. She said she wouldn?t charge it & we could pay however we wanted to when we were ready but she just needed to hold the card. I was offended because I don?t recall seeing her request this from anyone else but I didn't make a big deal, it was girls night out, we came to see our friend & have fun so I handed over my card and let it go. During the meal she made several thoughtless mistakes such as bringing a draft beer when the order was for a white zinfandel, forgetting things that we ordered & bringing things that we didn?t. Through all of this not once did she apologize for the mistakes. Still we continued to be pleasant and try to enjoy ourselves. The drinks were mediocre, the food was decent & the service was awful. After our friend finished her performance we asked for the check. She had charged us for the beer that she brought by mistake, AND for an order of French fries that we never ordered or saw. After huffily correcting the bill she brought a revised one back. Needless to say, I did not tip. When I signed the receipt for the bill, she looked at it, saw the absence of a tip & get this- had the NERVE to say "I see you didn't tip, was there a problem with the service tonight?" Unbelievable. I calmly began to explain what the problem was but she abruptly cut me off and just waived me away saying "You know what, that's okay, have a nice night sweetie." Then walked away. I will never return here again. And it?s too bad, because like I said, I really enjoyed the atmosphere & performers, but the service really put a damper on the experience.

  • Pros: Good Crab Cakes, Nice Crowd, Really Talented Performers
  • Cons: Poor service, $8-$15 cover at the door, plus a 2 drink minimum to sit at a table.
1 Star Rating: Poor

06/20/07

Terrible door lady

by photoman5050

Just went to The Mint and the people who work there are jerks!!! I will try to make sure that I never go there. The bertender was great but the rest of their help were completely rude. The door lady was exceptionally terrible.

Go to a different club....It's LA, there are plenty. Support establishments that appreciate your business.

The Details on Mint, The

Place Categories:

  • good bar food
  • cool place
  • sometimes slow service
  • great music
  • really good band
  • liked atmosphere
  • lousy bartender
  • mediocre drinks
  • all amazing mac n cheese
  • terrific music club
  • nice hummus
  • great presentations
  • wonderful ambiance
  • amazing world class
  • sooo good cover
  • great amazing food
  • great new owners
  • really good shows
  • great small wine
  • good trash
  • all amazing inredible macaroni
  • amazing restaurnat
  • lush fabricks
  • incredible spicy flavors
  • comfortable relaxed environment
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