The other 1-star reviews on here are 100% accurate and similar to my own experience, so I take some comfort in knowing that my awful experience at Karaoke Bleu was not the exception.
A group of us went here for a co-worker's birthday party. We walked in and saw that the place was empty (I now know why). Despite us being their only customers for the night, the owner demanded that we sit in the back, as far from the karaoke stage as possible. I remain confused on why. Wouldn't he want the place to look full, and for his customers to feel welcome? Apparently not.
After we indicated that we were happy to go to another karaoke bar (it's LA; they're not hard to find), he relented and let us sit up front. The night began. However, the third time the owner demanded that I switch seats (even though I was talking to the people around me), I had had enough and left. Money is too hard to earn to spend it on people who don't want your business.
It was interesting, to say the least, to see a karaoke bar that is completely devoid of joy or fun. If you like karaoke or have a friend that likes karaoke, stay away from Karaoke Bleu, and you just might have a decent night.
Jorge Paez
I just woke up and checked my bank account, and they charged me for more drinks than I ordered last night. I went back to talk to the owner, and he acted like he didn't speak English.
USAF VET
They never play any of the music you ask for, and they charged our table for more drinks than we ordered. The customer service was terrible as well.
Robert Jones
Amazing atmosphere very friendly staff except for the manager he's rude as hell and petty.
Alien To None
A group of 7 of us in high spirits, entered what we believed would be this swanky karaoke bar and did not complain about the minimum of 2 drinks per person. We upheld to their protocol to order, shared karaoke with other patrons and was enjoying ourselves till the owner uprooted and kicked us out prematurely. The owner hounded us to purchase and pay the bill prematurely, and then cut off the party well before their advertised hours with nothing more than a thank you. He cleaned us up before our seats were out of their chairs. For a $200 mandatory tab… this was a pretty ridiculous hour and a half time.
Only saving grace is the waitress, you deserve better sweets!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
calvin olbes
I frequent plenty of other Karaoke spots, and this is one of my favorites for acoustics and frequency of being able to sing. The regular crowd here is very welcoming and never too intimidating as well, which I love! The owner is also down to earth and checks in with us every time we’re here. Something you just can’t get regularly. Last…the crew is attentive and makes sure drinks are reloaded as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Miles Morrow
I live around the corner and have heard the bustle of the karaoke bar on a weekend night. I decided to walk in, and it was one of the best impromptu decisions I made. The acoustics were amazing for singing, and the crowd was a joy to be around! The best part was meeting Ralph (the owner) who took great care of us and made everyone feel welcomed. I definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine Caper
Our go-to spot to karaoke with the crew, we’ve been coming here since 2018. Love the stage & acoustics. Ralph the owner is always sweet and welcoming & he even hooks it up with your fave snacks sometimes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trinity Dada
Seeing several similar reviews reassures me that I’m not alone in this experience. I’ve never left a 1-star review before, but I feel it’s important to warn others.
I’ve never felt so disrespected and outright appalled by the treatment we received by the older male bartender at Karaoke Bleu. To say our experience was terrible is an understatement. My friend and I were simply there to meet up with our husbands, who had already spent $80 and were about to leave, and all we asked for were two glasses of water. To our shock, the owner refused to give us the water unless we each paid $10 to “join the party.”
When we politely questioned this absurd demand, he became incredibly condescending and downright misogynistic. He raised his voice at us for no reason, creating a hostile atmosphere that was completely unwarranted. When our husbands came over to see what was going on, the owner told them to “calm us down” as if we were being unreasonable for wanting basic human decency—two glasses of water!
It was degrading, disrespectful, and frankly disgusting to be treated this way. No one should be subjected to such arrogant, demeaning behavior, especially in a place that is supposed to offer a fun and welcoming environment. Karaoke Bleu is a place I will never return to, and I strongly advise others to avoid it at all costs if you value being treated with respect.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Im not gonna lie. It was the worst experience I’ve ever got in LA. No actually in the world…hahahaha The owner was too rude to be nice. I was trying to be gentle as well as I can but I was sick of it. Anyways if you dont wanna be upset and get bad experience in LA, YOU BETTER NOT GO THERE. I swear the bar is the worst bar in the world
Had a nice time! The bad reviews don’t understand how a karaoke bar works and sound delusional. Owner was very nice. Got free snacks too. One drink minimum per person is totally fair. Definitely coming back ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Per
TERRIBLE PLACE.
We like to support local business in our neighborhood and we really wanted to give this karaoke a chance… awful mistake.
We have never been treated with such disrespect in a place before. And of course, they tried to blame it on you. No surprise I’m getting to read a lot of reviews stating the same.
Clearly the owner/manager has no idea of what customer service is. He is rude and aggressive. The staff was good, but this man should not be running a business.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Charlotte Hitz
Great Friday night. Everyone was super fun and service was super fast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zachary DeBar
Attentive and thoughtful staff. Great vibe, it's the perfect place to keep/get the party going after dinner, especially with a group of friends. Drink pricing is reasonable for the size, and they were delicious. Left feeling motivated to practice my abysmal falsetto in the car to prepare for our next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Brianette Hernandez
Horrible place. Never coming back ???? if you want to have a bad time go ahead. They treat you bad and everything is overpriced. Manager Ralph does not know what costumer service is.
The other 1-star reviews on here are 100% accurate and similar to my own experience, so I take some comfort in knowing that my awful experience at Karaoke Bleu was not the exception.
A group of us went here for a co-worker's birthday party. We walked in and saw that the place was empty (I now know why). Despite us being their only customers for the night, the owner demanded that we sit in the back, as far from the karaoke stage as possible. I remain confused on why. Wouldn't he want the place to look full, and for his customers to feel welcome? Apparently not.
After we indicated that we were happy to go to another karaoke bar (it's LA; they're not hard to find), he relented and let us sit up front. The night began. However, the third time the owner demanded that I switch seats (even though I was talking to the people around me), I had had enough and left. Money is too hard to earn to spend it on people who don't want your business.
It was interesting, to say the least, to see a karaoke bar that is completely devoid of joy or fun. If you like karaoke or have a friend that likes karaoke, stay away from Karaoke Bleu, and you just might have a decent night.
I just woke up and checked my bank account, and they charged me for more drinks than I ordered last night. I went back to talk to the owner, and he acted like he didn't speak English.
They never play any of the music you ask for, and they charged our table for more drinks than we ordered. The customer service was terrible as well.
Amazing atmosphere very friendly staff except for the manager he's rude as hell and petty.
A group of 7 of us in high spirits, entered what we believed would be this swanky karaoke bar and did not complain about the minimum of 2 drinks per person. We upheld to their protocol to order, shared karaoke with other patrons and was enjoying ourselves till the owner uprooted and kicked us out prematurely. The owner hounded us to purchase and pay the bill prematurely, and then cut off the party well before their advertised hours with nothing more than a thank you. He cleaned us up before our seats were out of their chairs. For a $200 mandatory tab… this was a pretty ridiculous hour and a half time.
Only saving grace is the waitress, you deserve better sweets!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
I frequent plenty of other Karaoke spots, and this is one of my favorites for acoustics and frequency of being able to sing. The regular crowd here is very welcoming and never too intimidating as well, which I love! The owner is also down to earth and checks in with us every time we’re here. Something you just can’t get regularly.
Last…the crew is attentive and makes sure drinks are reloaded as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I live around the corner and have heard the bustle of the karaoke bar on a weekend night. I decided to walk in, and it was one of the best impromptu decisions I made. The acoustics were amazing for singing, and the crowd was a joy to be around! The best part was meeting Ralph (the owner) who took great care of us and made everyone feel welcomed. I definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our go-to spot to karaoke with the crew, we’ve been coming here since 2018. Love the stage & acoustics. Ralph the owner is always sweet and welcoming & he even hooks it up with your fave snacks sometimes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seeing several similar reviews reassures me that I’m not alone in this experience. I’ve never left a 1-star review before, but I feel it’s important to warn others.
I’ve never felt so disrespected and outright appalled by the treatment we received by the older male bartender at Karaoke Bleu. To say our experience was terrible is an understatement. My friend and I were simply there to meet up with our husbands, who had already spent $80 and were about to leave, and all we asked for were two glasses of water. To our shock, the owner refused to give us the water unless we each paid $10 to “join the party.”
When we politely questioned this absurd demand, he became incredibly condescending and downright misogynistic. He raised his voice at us for no reason, creating a hostile atmosphere that was completely unwarranted. When our husbands came over to see what was going on, the owner told them to “calm us down” as if we were being unreasonable for wanting basic human decency—two glasses of water!
It was degrading, disrespectful, and frankly disgusting to be treated this way. No one should be subjected to such arrogant, demeaning behavior, especially in a place that is supposed to offer a fun and welcoming environment. Karaoke Bleu is a place I will never return to, and I strongly advise others to avoid it at all costs if you value being treated with respect.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Im not gonna lie. It was the worst experience I’ve ever got in LA. No actually in the world…hahahaha The owner was too rude to be nice. I was trying to be gentle as well as I can but I was sick of it. Anyways if you dont wanna be upset and get bad experience in LA, YOU BETTER NOT GO THERE. I swear the bar is the worst bar in the world
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a nice time! The bad reviews don’t understand how a karaoke bar works and sound delusional. Owner was very nice. Got free snacks too. One drink minimum per person is totally fair. Definitely coming back ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TERRIBLE PLACE.
We like to support local business in our neighborhood and we really wanted to give this karaoke a chance… awful mistake.
We have never been treated with such disrespect in a place before. And of course, they tried to blame it on you. No surprise I’m getting to read a lot of reviews stating the same.
Clearly the owner/manager has no idea of what customer service is. He is rude and aggressive. The staff was good, but this man should not be running a business.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Great Friday night. Everyone was super fun and service was super fast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Attentive and thoughtful staff. Great vibe, it's the perfect place to keep/get the party going after dinner, especially with a group of friends. Drink pricing is reasonable for the size, and they were delicious. Left feeling motivated to practice my abysmal falsetto in the car to prepare for our next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Horrible place. Never coming back ???? if you want to have a bad time go ahead. They treat you bad and everything is overpriced. Manager Ralph does not know what costumer service is.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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