Hands down my favorite bar in LA, as well as the best gluten free food around town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Prayut Boomtom
The summit of success.
Josh Stenslien
The best cocktail bar in LA hands down. Some of the most inventive and delicious cocktails I’ve ever had. I’m lucky to live in the neighborhood and have this as a go to spot. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful without ever being pretentious. Truly a wonderful spot and a MUST visit if you are a serious cocktail fan.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shemu Akter
Will be back!
Logan Thas
Perfect!
chuc nguyen ngoc
I'm an immortal fan.
David Sanders
If you don’t like this bar, I don’t trust your judgement. Might be the best bar in the country.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
COURSE Restaurant
No notes. Could be the bar in the country.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
michael condori
Was Recommended this bar from a bartender in nyc . Really enjoyed the drinks, highly recommend .. super chill spot especially since I came solo .. staff was very friendly and welcoming.
I spent an evening at Thunderbolt with friends and it was excellent. They have a very extensive cocktail list plus beer and wine too. There was really something for everyone! I was also excited to try their food as they have quite a few gluten free options on the menu. I had the fried green tomatoes and was very impressed! Thanks for the great food, drinks and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Vo
My honey and I went here for our second date in January 2025 and it sealed the deal. While the drinks were incredible then, and the food was tasty, we came back for our anniversary January 2026 and it was even better than we remembered!
I just want to be clear that the drinks have always been outstanding and you will be impressed by whatever you order. However, the whole menu has been recently revamped and every single dish we had was delicious, interesting and executed very well. We got the fried green tomatoes, Cajun fries, pimento cheeseburger, teriyaki drumettes, cheesy grits and Caesar salad. The Caesar salad is dressed very well and by that, I mean the gem lettuce was crispy and chilled and lightly coated in the refreshing dressing with the perfect amount of Parmesan cheese (not too much and not too little). The fried green tomatoes were served with house ranch and treated tempura style which meant that the tomatoes were somehow still crispy and juicy and not too heavy. The pimento cheese burger was deceivingly tiny yet mighty and was very juicy, rich and full of flavor. My boyfriend loved the melted pimento! The fries are simply excellent. Very crispy and seasoned very well. I personally really enjoyed the drumettes even though I almost always prefer flats. I felt like they were crunchy and the marinade was well-balanced between sweet and umami. The cheesy grits were very tasty and treated like a Southern American congee (dressed with fried shallots, chive and some chili oil).
The drinks are a choose-your-own adventure. Regardless of whatever direction you try, you’re sure to find something balanced, interesting and sufficiently booze-y. My personal favorite was their take on an espresso martini a la Black Forest cake. Genius! My boyfriend’s favorite was the Loverboy, which he thought was perfectly balanced between bitter and acidic.
Lastly, what made me write a five star review for this spot is the incredible hospitality. Jonathan and his colleagues treated us so well, with friendliness, expertise and a sense of humor. We felt so welcomed here and wanted to share the love.
Hands down my favorite bar in LA, as well as the best gluten free food around town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The summit of success.
The best cocktail bar in LA hands down. Some of the most inventive and delicious cocktails I’ve ever had. I’m lucky to live in the neighborhood and have this as a go to spot. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful without ever being pretentious. Truly a wonderful spot and a MUST visit if you are a serious cocktail fan.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will be back!
Perfect!
I'm an immortal fan.
If you don’t like this bar, I don’t trust your judgement. Might be the best bar in the country.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No notes. Could be the bar in the country.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was Recommended this bar from a bartender in nyc . Really enjoyed the drinks, highly recommend .. super chill spot especially since I came solo .. staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HIGHLY recommend!
Restaurantji Recommends
Unmatched.
Spotlessly clean.
Brilliant in every detail.
I spent an evening at Thunderbolt with friends and it was excellent. They have a very extensive cocktail list plus beer and wine too. There was really something for everyone! I was also excited to try their food as they have quite a few gluten free options on the menu. I had the fried green tomatoes and was very impressed! Thanks for the great food, drinks and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My honey and I went here for our second date in January 2025 and it sealed the deal. While the drinks were incredible then, and the food was tasty, we came back for our anniversary January 2026 and it was even better than we remembered!
I just want to be clear that the drinks have always been outstanding and you will be impressed by whatever you order. However, the whole menu has been recently revamped and every single dish we had was delicious, interesting and executed very well. We got the fried green tomatoes, Cajun fries, pimento cheeseburger, teriyaki drumettes, cheesy grits and Caesar salad. The Caesar salad is dressed very well and by that, I mean the gem lettuce was crispy and chilled and lightly coated in the refreshing dressing with the perfect amount of Parmesan cheese (not too much and not too little). The fried green tomatoes were served with house ranch and treated tempura style which meant that the tomatoes were somehow still crispy and juicy and not too heavy. The pimento cheese burger was deceivingly tiny yet mighty and was very juicy, rich and full of flavor. My boyfriend loved the melted pimento! The fries are simply excellent. Very crispy and seasoned very well. I personally really enjoyed the drumettes even though I almost always prefer flats. I felt like they were crunchy and the marinade was well-balanced between sweet and umami. The cheesy grits were very tasty and treated like a Southern American congee (dressed with fried shallots, chive and some chili oil).
The drinks are a choose-your-own adventure. Regardless of whatever direction you try, you’re sure to find something balanced, interesting and sufficiently booze-y. My personal favorite was their take on an espresso martini a la Black Forest cake. Genius! My boyfriend’s favorite was the Loverboy, which he thought was perfectly balanced between bitter and acidic.
Lastly, what made me write a five star review for this spot is the incredible hospitality. Jonathan and his colleagues treated us so well, with friendliness, expertise and a sense of humor. We felt so welcomed here and wanted to share the love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Momma Leah's Lolipop Drumettes
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