Tranquility Base

07/23/2008 Posted by dster09

I went here with my girlfriend the other night... We kind of just walked by and decided to drop in for a glass of wine and dessert... Although it is slightly hidden in an office building, the decor makes up for it. With modern/chic lighting, cabanas, a fire pit, full bar, and diver scallops (yummy)....it is a definite relaxed place to grab a drink; this could be a great spot to watch a game or perhaps a pre-Laker game warmup as it is within walking distance of the Staples Center. Service was fast and friendly, and the prices seemed fair. Overall I would recommend this to anyone looking for a casual drink. I saw that they were also open for lunch.

Pros: atmosphere, food

Cons: location

05/20/2008 Posted by CLosRemax

One of the worst places I have seen in the new Downtown LA 's resurgence. I agree with the Editor's review, TB does not know what it is trying to be and with so much competition in downtown I think it falls way short. It's still working out it's "new place kinks" but Edison, Takami, Seven Grand, et al. all opened with nice reviews (not sure where the comparison comes from). The last review states that Trifecta re-opened - yes it did and as a simple query of "trifecta" in the citysearch service illustrates, it re-opened in January 2008 and is already closed AGAIN. Or if you prefer read about their Chapter 11 request for protection or drive by Hill and 2nd and see the giant sign that reads "Restaurant Space For Lease." Be well tranquility base and enjoy your slumber.

Pros: Nice folks working there

Cons: Awful office building placement, parking, overall value, awkward & bad signage

05/16/2008 Posted by bellamusa

I've been to Tranquility Base and I love that this bar is in downtown. I'm tired of these bars where management interprets "exclusive" as having rude staff. Everyone at TB is friendly and though they are working out kinks as any new place will, I am a loyal fan. Having it 2 blocks away doesn't hurt either. If you want a romantic night for drinks on a weekday, go to the patio. The lighting and fire pit are great. The chocolate mousse is surprisingly yummy for a bar or any restaurant. FYI: Go to Trifecta if you want a sports bar, they re-opened. Hope you know the world does not revolve around one customer.

Pros: Great staff, dessert, romantic patio and fun for groups

Cons: Nope

05/12/2008 Posted by mang

THIS PLACE IS NOT GOOD!! I went there yesterday for the Laker game and the rigid owner "Dave" wouldn't turn up the volume despite us being the only party in the entire restaurant! Reasons why it's not good: 1) Owner: Dave 2) No smoking lounge: "Dave got mad that people put their cigs out in the fire pit and ground...dude it's a bar and it's concrete floor outside" 3) Boring - reminds me of an old person's hang out, the place plays jazz music low and has the games on?? I was afraid to talk as people could hear a pin drop 4) Citysearch has it wrong - this is not a sports bar its "sports friendly" which means don't go to watch a game 5) A BlueMoon beer at lunch was $6! A Jack and Coke is $8 dollars during a boring Sunday! Are you kidding? I recommend going to Elevate/Takami, Standard Roof Top Bar, Edision, J Lounge or anything else in the area.......don't waste your time or money with this here today gone tomorrow place. PS: Does anyone remember Trifecta on 2nd? Dave......you won't last more than 6 to 8 months if that!

Pros: None

Cons: Beers are expensive, Boring Vibe, Kind of corny, Owner

04/20/2008 Posted by MGrayson

I've been here a few times and while I understand the official review's misgiving that this is a bit of a catch-all restaurant, I was not left with the same impression. A diverse menu does not preclude a good menu, and my friends and I really enjoyed a tapas-style meal that included sushi, hamburger sliders, and calamari (all of which could compete with a similarly priced niche restaurant). And the outdoor area is awesome, very comfortable cabanas, perfect for a happy hour...seriously....no, seriously. I think it is a great addition to downtown: it adds a nice middle ground lounge option to what seems to be Downtown's bipolar choices: stuffy and corporate, or silly and hipster.

Pros: Solid food, the outdoor area, the tequilla drinks

Cons: Traffic on Grandf