LIFE on Wilshire

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6311 Wilshire Blvd (at Wilshire & Crescent Heights)
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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(323) 651-5433
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LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
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LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
LIFE on Wilshire - Los Angeles, CA
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So, my friend and I came for trivia night and the place is just so nice. Good food, good drinks and the host, who actually is the owner, comes around to talk to everyone and ensur...

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We have been to this place before for happy hour and it was pretty low key. The drink prices and food are great at happy hour so we decided to take a few friends there for lunch....

Great decor, excellent food, top-notch manager 5/22/2008

A good friend of mine had a going-away party here on Friday night, and LIFE turned out to be the perfect venue for it. The club accommodated over 100 of us and we had a fantastic time. I had dinner and was pleased with the meal--it was much better than I was expecting at a lounge. I was surprised to see so few people there besides our party. Mike says he doesn't use promoters or use lists, which is admirable. Hopefully the approach will work in the long-run. Pros: Decor, food, outdoor patio, ambience Cons: Music was too chill (abmient) more
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You Gotta Love Pitchers of Mojitos 5/1/2008

I would strongly suggest checking out Life on Wilshire. It is a great neighborhood spot. You may remember it when it was Level One or the Firm, but Life is uniquely Life. Not only did we have a great time, great service and great cocktails but the owner was more then happy to hang out, have fun and be part of the group too. You have to check out their happy hour and Thirsty Thursdays, where you are surely going to have a fun time. From what we heard the music is pretty awesome too... more
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Great Service, Great Deal, fun crowd 4/19/2008

I recently booked a party of 20 for a birthday party, and we had a blast! The waitress and staff service was fabulous, the food was good and inexpensive, the dancing was hot and wild. For party of 20, with about 15 people eating, are bill was more than reasonable. It is a great place to host an event, without worrying about the usual L.A. hassle of long lines, attitude, and pricey table service. Cheers!! more
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Great place to happy hour 4/16/2008

The food here is great at the regular price and for happy hour prices it is that much better. reasonably priced drinks and great friendly staff make this an excellent place to stop in after work, especially on Thursdays, when they have a huge pitcher of mojitos for just $25. Highly recommended! Pros: Food, service, decor more
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Happy Hour Heaven 4/3/2008

I was so delighted to discover Life right across the street from my job on Wilshire. The atmosophere is very chic, with a lounge style and a great outdoor patio. The restaurant has a fabulous happy hour menu, with $25 pitchers of mojitos on Thursdays, and some of the most delicious food I have ever tasted. As a Boston native, I was shocked to discover the BEST clam chowder in Los Angeles. Life serves American food with a flare, like jalepeno mac and cheese, warm spinach salads, curry french fries and a grilled cheese sandwich with three types of cheeses, bacon and onions. The service is great, with a really friendly staff. It is easily my favorite restaurant in LA. Pros: food, drinks, service more
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Nice classy hot spot! 4/2/2008

Great service, tasty appetizers, 20 dollar pitchers... You really can't go wrong with all of these available at Life on Wilshire. The people were really cool, fun,friendly. There was sports on the plasma's. Some hot girls! The place was very clean also,a big plus if you ask me! more
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$20 Pitcher Mojitos - Can't go wrong!!! 3/18/2008

Life on Wilshire is a cute, intimate lounge with nice decor and a friendly staff. I came here for happy hour with a bunch of co-workers and we all had a blast! Our waitress, Rachel, was very nice and accomodating and kept our orders coming. The best part of happy hour was the $20 pitcher mojitos and the yummy appetizers. The calamari and spinach/cheese dip are the bomb! If you're looking for a chill spot to hang out or for happy hour, go to Life! Pros: Happy Hour, decor, staff Cons: parking more
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great place 3/18/2008

would definitely go to again. the food was good so was the drinks. easy parking, nice atmosphere.... Pros: nice setting Cons: n/a more
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Really enjoyed this place 3/17/2008

The short version is this..they got it right at Life. Great food, great drinks, friendly staff and a really nice atmosphere. Kinda the perfect spot. Looking forward to going back again...and those $20 pitcher of mojitos is just part of the reason. Life is good. Pros: Happy hour! Cons: Maybe parking...but for 5 bucks you can park next door more
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Great drinks and service 3/17/2008

I had been here before they remodeled it and I can say that the interior has definitely been upgraded. It is really nice inside with comfortable seating and a few flat screen TVs for watching sports, etc. The happy hour is definitely worth checking out for the pitchers of Mojitos. I don't claim to be a mojito expert but I can say that they are easily the best mojitos that I have had, and for a good price. They also have good fingerfood to choose from to go along with the drinks. Parking is a little inconvenient but not really that big of a factor so overall I would definitely recommend this place to others. Pros: Mojitos more
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Great Little Spot! 3/13/2008

This is a great little spot to hang out with friends. I was really inpressed with the wonderful leather couches all around the entire place. Parking is a little hard, but they have their valet, and when you go to Life, its only 5 bucks! Loved this place. Great staff. more
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Hello Happy Hour! 3/13/2008

My boss arranged an outing to happy hour at LIFE on Wilshire. I was pretty skeptical, because it seemed pretty dead outside. But the interior is gorgeous, there seem to be plenty of specials and the Mojitos ($20 pitcher on Thursdays) were delicious. I love how happy "hour" lasts until midnight. Great place to go chill, kick it with friends. Pros: Yummy appetizers, great prices and deals, low lighting Cons: Parking more
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Waited for EVER to get food 1/10/2008

We have been to this place before for happy hour and it was pretty low key. The drink prices and food are great at happy hour so we decided to take a few friends there for lunch. We waited about 10 mins before someone came to take our drink order. Once we ordered we waited almost 45-50 mins for our food to come out. We had to get our food boxed so we didn't even get to eat it there. If you have a boss that is going to crucify you for being late getting back to work, I don't suggest eating there for lunch. Pros: Nice ambiance Cons: Wait time more
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I love this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 12/27/2007

Life is soo much fun!! I've eaten in the restaurant for Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Trivia Tuesdays, and even for two private parties. Its the perfect venue for your friends. Not too crowded, the right mixture of people, full bar, and great food. I highly recommend visiting this spot... especially for Trivia Tuesdays!! You get teams of 6 together and compete for cash. Everyone is soo into it, you'll be talking about it for days. My team didnt win unfortunately, but it was worth the witty banter. Life is a must!! Pros: Large space, great for parties, huge dining tables for big groups. Cons: Valet parking..its wilshire.. what can you do? more
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Great place to throw a party! 11/28/2007

I had a birthday party there recently and I had a great time. The general manager, Mike, was helpful in heping me set everything up and they were incredibly accomodating. Bartenders were as nice and friendly as they come. Prices were reasonable. The atmosphere and the music was good. Not a lot of people know about this place yet, so check it out before it gets too popular! Pros: Atmosphere, Location, and not many people know about it Cons: NONE more
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GREAT VIBE!!! 11/27/2007

FOOD IS GREAT! I HAD APPS, DINNER, AND DESSERT! REASONABLE PRICE. SERVICE WAS GREAT TOO! SAT ON THE PATIO AND STILL HAD A QUIET ENOUGH TABLE WITHOUT LOSING THE VIBE. WEEKENDS ARE A LITTLE BUSIER. IF YOU ARE LOOKIN TO CHILL CHECK IT OUT DURING THE WEEK. Pros: AMBIENCE AND FOOD Cons: LOCATION FOR ME FROM THE VALLEY more
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GREAT PLACE FOR ANYTHING!! 11/25/2007

Life on Wilshire is centrally located ..the food is amazing and the prices are reasonable. We had a birthday party for our friend and they were very accomodating. A relaxed atmosphere and positive Vibe. The bartender was so GREAT she mixed up great martini's and made us laugh. This is a MUST for a date, happy hour or just a night out with a friend !!! more
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What a fantastic place to hang with friends! 8/19/2007

I just got back from the Monday nite happy hour and I have to say, this is my new favorite place. Happy hour lasts til closing on Mondays! So, we got excellent martinis for $5, beers for $4, plus there were discounted food options. I had a grilled cheese sandwich that was outstanding and very gourmet, with 2 cheeses, bacon, and grilled onions on a pressed roll. The fries were seasoned and delicious. Best of all was the service: the bartender was also our waitress and she was fun and chill. Then the owner, Mike, came by to check on us and was a very friendly guy. I definitely recommend this place.No hollywood pretentiousness, just a great place to hang out, meet people and chill (the couches are very comfy!) Apparently, they've got a great jazz thing going on Sunday nites now... guess I'll be coming back to check it out! more
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Cocktails and inventive comfort food draw laid back professionals to this Mid-Wilshire bar and lounge.

Owner Message

  • LIFE Restaurant & Lounge on Wilshire Blvd is good! This newly remodeled location on the corner of Crescent Heights & Wilshire is a must visit. LIFE is open for lunch, dinner, & late nights with an extensive American menu of comfort foods & specialty cocktails. LIFE offers Happy Hour Mon - Fri from 4pm - 7pm. $2 OFF ALL drinks - and discounted appetizers. THURSDAY nights are new and LIVE! Come for live jazz every Thursday, free show and it all starts at 8pm!

Editorial

  • In Short
    Once home to after-work haven Level One, this revamped restaurant is more cuisine-focused than its more casual predecessor. Green and brown hues, plus bright, climbing orchids infuse the narrow room with a touch of the tropics, while low-slung couches and high-back booths provide ample sprawl space to diners. The daytime menu presents exotic twists on American lunch classics, like a grilled salmon salad with julienne fennel and pineapple salsa. More macho dinner plates include Chinese five-spice baby back ribs and lime-and-jalepeno-marinated skirt steak.

  • 6/21/2007 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon - Tue 11:30am - 12am Wed - Fri 11:30am - 2am Sat 7pm - 2am
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Carthay Square, Central LA
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