I have been to candlelight a few times and it has been well worth the trip from Malibu every time. The crowd is great and everyone is excited to be there. There is a bit of a line outside, but you find that at any hot spot on the weekends. I actually talked to someone from Hollywood who said it was a great change and she too thought it was worth her drive. The food is amazing and the menu has changed since I was there last... All the girls that work there are cute and the guys are friendly and congenial. The dance floor was small in comparison to the lounge area, but it was packed and popular. There are 3 bars (two inside and one outside) so it is always easy to get a drink when you want it and bottle service is another option that looked like it would probably be fun, but not necessary. I have talked to a lot of my friends at Pepperdine who are excited to check it out so I'm sure I will be back soon.
Pros: great crowd and amazing atmosphere
Cons: small dance floor
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