reception - cocktail bar + social

Managing the delicate balance of upscale and laidback expertly, reception somehow manages to create a sophisticated atmosphere that still feels local and inviting. Great drinks, better people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great happy hour! The Bar Tender Kiani was amazing — will be going back.

Amazingly friendly crew, and the drinks are awesome! The food menu also is phenomenal. Highly recommend.

Vibe check: got high hopes for this place. It's been off to a somewhat unsteady start, given that the hours keep changing (currently reduced to Thu-Fri-Sat only), they are still building a stable bar team and the cocktails are in the territory of hit or miss.I've visited thrice in the last 6-weeks of them being open and it's incrementally getting better. Did not find a previous female manager/bartender at all respectful and I'm glad to know that she has since moved on from the establishment.On my last visit, I found that Royce the bartender was super nice, respectful, hard worker and makes great vodka martinis.I personally was not a fan of the "Bari Barish" cocktail (see menu and 2nd photo), but Royce gladly swapped it out for a much better "Animals Distintos" cocktail.I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this spot to become a local favorite - especially given how much effort has been put in to make the furniture and aesthetics look super polished and timelessly classy.Worth a visit - though at current status, not worth the mandatory 20% tip (or "service charge"). Advice to Management would be to rethink this. If I need to walk up to the bar to order and pickup my own drinks every time + go back to the bar at the end to pay my bill - you are not providing any kind of service worthy of a mandatory 20% service charge.

I went in with my wife to grab a quick drink before a show and what a gem of a bar! I had the kiki, wife had the Parisa. They we’re *chef’s kiss* so good, we shared a cheese plate and enjoyed the swanky ambiance, we will be back.

Thrilled to have this spot in the neighborhood. The team there is welcoming & fun to chat with...and the cocktails are delicious!!