11/10/09

Horrible experience

by pauliina

I was there with my company for lunch. Besides waiting forever for our food, which ended up being great, the service was horrible...don't go there

• Pros: Good Food
• Cons: customer service

10/05/09

Great Atmosphere

by happygirl09

I went there for a birthday party and the atmosphere was great, the food was good and reasonably priced, but the music was horrible. It definitely did not motivate you to dance. They do this thing where they mix the beat of a song with the words to another, and while this could be good, in this instance it wasn't. I would go back for Monday night football, but it would not be on my list of places to on a Friday or Saturday night.

• Pros: Good Drinks, Good food, Good Service
• Cons: Horrible Music

09/04/09

WANT THE SAME SERVICE OF ANY FAST FOOD PLACE? DINE HERE!

by joy marcelino

my husband and I used to frequent this establishment because of the food. I am a chef and appreciate great food. That's not a problem for LIFE, however, their problem is customer service. We constantly have to get up to place an order, to get utensils and napkins. With that type of service we could have gone to a Mc Donald's, as a matter of fact you would probably have a better experience at Mc Donald's .

I was tempted to go into the kitchen and cook and serve the food myself. Bottom line- great food. . . horrible service. I would NOT recommend this place EVER! It is very unfortunate- I never have written a negative review on a venue, this is how bad the service was.

• Pros: great food
• Cons: service is horrible!

04/06/09

This place is pretty awesome

by CSMobileUser

So, my friend and I came for trivia night and the place is just so nice. Good food, good drinks and the host, who actually is the owner, comes around to talk to everyone and ensures a good time. This place is a must if you are looking for something casually swanky. Enjoy!!

03/01/09

City Search for food and service not for theft.. Who cares???

by findahobby

It is amazing to me that people write things on this site sometimes. Although here I am writing on it myself. I think many of your mothers, fathers grandmothers etc. always used to say if you do not have something nice to say don't say it all. Now obviously the review part is supposed to inform people whether the food was good or bad , service, ambience etc, I get that part. I even get when owners are idiots.. But some of you i think are forgetting that this is hollywood! Atleast this owner is at the club everyday cleaning tables, making drinks and fixing things most of the comments leads me to believe you even got in! Go to any restaurant or bar in the hollywood area see how fast you get, and see how your service is then come back to a place like life! Staff rotates in the town everyday cause every staff member is waiting for speilberg to call! As far as the owner is concerned so he is an idiot so what else is new! Club owners open bars to get girls and make money period! My suggestion is if you hate the place say you hate the place, Just because the owner is a idiot does not mean the food is bad or they steal! (which is hilarious ) and on that note the previous comment about bringing your own crowd? So you played there and it was not busy? Hmmm so you are saying you have no fans that came to see you, because I think... and I may be wrong here but it is your job to bring people to see you play.... Go try to play at The Hotel Cafe ... if you don't bring 75 people marco will not let you even go on to play .... Oh ya! and speaking of an owner that is a total piece of work and the service is awful and the food is terrible that would for sure be the Hotel Cafe! But strangely enough they are still in business and packed every night!!! inclosing I just have to say we have free speech in the united states so tell us all the the food is bad and the service too but no one cares about the owner or EVER so get a life! haha play on words! brilliant name for a club!

• Pros: Amazingly beautiful place, Great live music spot
• Cons: Still has not found its niche

Response from this business

103666– March 16, 2009 at 20:20:24 PDT

As you see, from the lack of my responses... I have been a little busy and have not had much time to respond to the reviews. (Having to do other peoples jobs)

People always tell me the reason they chose LIFE from other venues advertising on City Search... 1.) was for the positive reviews and 2.) the fact that the owner does care enough to respond to them....With that said...

I don't know who the author of this review is, but I can say thank you for at least making a valid point. you must have read the latest scathing reviews. Not to worry... They were all done by the departing manager that didn't know when he had a good thing. I can not control disgruntled ex employees and there efforts to have there friends right such things.

All I can do is to keep working hard and giving the very best that I can to those whom wish to walk threw Life's doors.

I do not claim to be the best... But I work damn hard to give you my best!!!

02/28/09

Need a change

by JOEFINLEY

Audience, bring your own. Nobody will be there to see your band. The owner, Mike is in my opinion a criminal. He locked my guitar in his office and it mysteriously dissappeared. Welcome underaged drinkers, you will be served. Soon to be out of business. I gaurantee it!!

Response from this business

103666– March 16, 2009 at 20:26:47 PDT

Honestly... who leaves their guitar at a venue???

We tried to do you a favor, by holding your guitar for you and we find out one of your so called friends came to pick it up!!!

Check with that guy and by the way... Before I had owned my own business, I was a radio jock for 17 years... why??? because I had this thing called an AUDIENCE!!!!

Moran

02/25/09

Horrible place!!!!

by beentheredonethat1000

First off the place bites big time. It used to be a decent place almost like Cheers where everyone knew my name and was glad I came. Now its lame, the owner is extremely rude unless you're one of his freinds, a glass of soda is 3.50 lemonade is 2.50, they even have the nerve to charge for entry. If you really want a decent meal and drink DO NOT GO TO LIFE!!!! For the prices you're better off at a real restaurant. Also, I just found out that Paul is gone, I've met so many different people up there thanks to that guy just introducing us to one another. Did you also notice the "C" they got from the HD that hides behind the cement wall. The food isn't fresh and again for the last time its OVERPRICED. So basically people Life On Wilshire is Lost On Wilshire...PS, it seems that eveyone's main problem is the owner, i've experienced it aswell as heard it from several employees. I noticed him responding to the more "in his favor" reviews, i'll bet he doesn't respond to the last 3.

• Pros: there'a always an empty table!
• Cons: why is there always an empty table?

Response from this business

103666– March 16, 2009 at 21:16:59 PDT

Everyone is entitled to their opinion... even those recruited by ex employees. YES there is a "C" in the window!!! I've never even seen a "C" before. What dear Paul does not tell you is that he and the ex chef were the ones responsible for managing the business when we got the damn "C"... See I admitted it again...HEY EVERYBODY LIFE GOT A "C"

I tell it like it is... and the rating has nothing to do with food!!! It does have to do with things not being in the proper places as well as some really stupid things that were corrected. ( Lighting, a managers personal items not to be left on the back of the bar, a hole in the wall of a storage area...yeah really important health stuff)

Your happy to question the customers or employees at LIFE about me or the departed management staff. I have nothing to hide!!

My name is Mike Gray...and this is my LIFE!!!

02/23/09

what happened??

by bmlovers

So I see that the reviews went from great to terrible for this place and honestly it's the truth. This restaurant used to be such a fantastic place to hang out. The staff was great, food delicious, and atmosphere pleasant. I used to go to Life at least once a week and was never disappointed- that is until recently. Suddently all the familiar faces that I grew to know were gone- the waitstaff, the managers, and even the chef. I couldn't believe the turnaround, but in the service industry I figured that is normal. I tried to give Life a chance, even though I was concerned about the sudden changes, however I should have gone with my gut and ran screaming! Not only is the food inconsistent, it takes forever and doesn't excite me the way it used to. For the prices they charge for food and drinks, you would think they would have a decent restroom that isn't always broken or dirty- especially since half the times I have been there we were one of only a few tables. Last, THE RESTAURANT HAS A "C" RATING!!!! In Los Angeles where there are thousands of great restaurants, who eats at a C? Makes you wonder what going on behind those kitchen doors........... actually I'd rather not think about it. It's a shame to see such a great spot go down the drain. Save your money, and eat somewhere else!

Response from this business

103666– March 16, 2009 at 21:19:22 PDT

Have a great LIFE

02/23/09

Will Not Be Back ...

by gunsnammo

Wow, I must admit the place is on the pricey side of things, it was worth it, teh 5 or six times I was there, when certain people are there. Amanda makes things lively with her cute, undeniable East Coast accent and Paul and his one-of-a-kind humor made people want to stay. Now, with Paul gone (from what I hear, issues with the owner) and the uncertainty of the other manager's schedule - it's just not worth going back to. Although the wait staff is great, the bartenders are very cool - it's the other end of the business that completely brings the mood and atmosphere to a catastrophic hault. The owner seems a bit pretentious and is seemigly only concerned with the his bottom line and pleasing his friends when they visit. I cannot begin to tell you the horror stories heard from the staff while they were serving us (at least 4 employees who are no longer there have complained to patrons) re: ownership! ... I honestly cant envision going back - no reason to. The place has gone from an up and coming hot spot to a has-been/never-was in a matter of months. Dont want to make it seem all bad, at least the food fairly good but with such high turn over, how long will that last? ...

Response from this business

103666– March 16, 2009 at 22:07:44 PDT

I think other people not affiliated with or friends of the ex manager get the message by now. (At least I hope so)

Good thing I have always took the time to responded to the reviews.

So if you fancy...skip on down from the one week the ex manager enlisted people to write horrible things ( notice the dates of the reviews) and you will see.

I have told some of my customers about the recent reviews, so expect some future fair reviews. And by the way...yes I'm always concerned with the bottom line. That's what small business owners have to be concerned with. Why don't you invest your LIFE savings into a business and try it for yourself!!

Keep It Real!!!

02/21/09

life is lame

by micahk717

First thing that got to me me was the $10 cover charge. Obviously I'm not a fan of the charge, but if you have to pay it, you expect it to go towards live music. Umm where was the music? I didn't hear any music for at least one hour, and soon after it was just a crappy band with 2 dancers who was one for no more than 5 minutes.

So that's one major strike. Another is the service. I was at Life for a bday party,and while our friends kept pouring in, the rest of the bar was nearly empty. We wanted to spread out and take another table, and the waitress fought us on this. Then of course was ordering. Took at least 10 minutes to get a drink in an empty bar, what? Pricey! and they fought me on closing my tab. Who does that?

I do not recommend Life as a bar or party spot. Pricey, boring, bad service, mean people. Maybe it's better as a restaurant, but I just don't know. I won't be returning.

• Pros: at least you have room to breath
• Cons: everything else