by Haywood Cubie on I love Smiles, I go there to hangout all the time. Sometimes alone, sometimes with friends. I love Diane, the Bartender on weekends. She knows how to pour a strong drink, and knows how to hold a conversation. I got myself a burger there the other day and it was good. More of your backyard bbq type of burger which I def. enjoyed. I met Chris, the owner, and he made me a sample of this AMAZING mudslide made with REAL ice cream. Was delicious. I would of ordered a pitcher had I not gone alone this time. As the night creeped up on me, they turned into a nightclub with some pretty go go dancers to look at, and some good tunes. I was stoked that the DJ was playing some electro, mixed with some hip hop. Not a bad little spot to go if you want to stay in the valley and enjoy yourself. I would recommend going for HAPPY HOUR. they have some of the better prices on Ventura Blvd. In Fact... I might stop there on my home tonight. :-D
by Lawerence Kinnie on NEVER AGAIN! I was here on Sat. for Halloween weekend 10/30/10, and for reason we could not access the other floors. There was an AZN crowd and MIX crowd and who knows what the top crowd was like...maybe GAY CROWD! Anyways, i paid $30 to get in (second floor) and there was no where to sit unless you had VIP of course and it was pretty small with no decors! The choco bartender would not give me water cause last call was 30 minutes ago...r u kidding me baluga??? Her coworker was enough to give me 2 glasses of water... DRINKS avg: $15 PLUS THEY CHARGE YOU A 20% GRATUITY on top on the tip that i gave them..So for 3 drinks $46+$3TIP+20%~ $60...WTF?! this ain't Vegas! It makes sense now why this club gets a 3 stars...which they don't even deserve! If anything the deserve a a -10 starts! Save your money elsewhere folks!
by Peter D. on I was here once for an event hosted by my boss for HS kids, so I can't vouch for cover, and food/drink costs. It was a great time for them, as everyone warmed up and got their first taste of performing in a casual place amongst their peers. Not much to look at, but I guess that's part of the angle. Based on what I saw, heard and the success of the event, it ranks well enough; 3-4 stars.
