Mr. Wanderlust at Level 8

4.0

52 Reviews

$30 and under

Lounge

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

A lively piano bar, jazz lounge, and late-night destination with a theatrical spin, Mr. Wanderlust celebrates the globetrotting life of its eccentric namesake, a fictional adventurer whose collection of books, artifacts — and cocktail recipes — reflect his eclectic tastes. The menu features drinks fashioned by cocktail masters from around the world, many of whom make guest appearances at Mr. Wanderlust throughout the year. Enjoy playful yet composed dishes created by acclaimed LA chef Richard Archuleta while perusing the idiosyncratic mementos and photographs collected by Mr. Wanderlust on his travels. Live music, DJ sets, and surprising performances keep you entertained late into the night.

Reservations are recommended, however, walk-ins are accepted nightly based on availability.

Please note that we are an Adults Only (21+) establishment. Parking validation is available.

For parties of 6 guests and more, please email nightlife@level8dtla.com.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Lounge, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Wed, Sun 7:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 7:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(213) 789-7851
Website
http://mrwanderlustdtla.com/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Richard Archuleta

Location
1254 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
S. Figueroa Street and W. Pico Blvd.
Parking details
Valet

Experiences

Piano Bar Experience: Thursday-Saturday
US$109.50 per person
Multiple dates available
The Piano Bar is a 90 minute experience for $100/person before tax and gratuity.
Bottle Service: Wednesday, Sunday
US$383.25 per party
Multiple dates available
Bottle service for late night live entertainment and the burlesque & band shows is available for $350 minimum before tax and gratuity.
Piano Bar Experience: Wednesday, Sunday
US$54.75 per person
Multiple dates available
The Piano Bar is a 90 minute experience for $50/person before tax and gratuity.

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

3.7Food
3.7Service
4.5Ambience
3.4Value

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52 Reviews

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AdeleG
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I loved the concept of this, but the idea that this is some tucked away cozy little piano bar is not entirely true because it is built-in to a complex of incredibly noisy restaurants and did not have the vibe of bookshelves and piano and old Hollywood that it is suggesting. That it was fun and the music musician was incredibly talented.
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blvsc
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 March 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I made an appointment on open table due to a birthday of which we drove far. When we arrived they said open table is just to get into wanderlust and not hold a table for dinner. Very disappointed. It was my brothers birthday. I've been here previously and didn't have a problem. I'm not sure what is going on.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Don’t make a reservation on Open Table thinking you are getting a table. This reservation is only for the entrance. Makes sense? No. Do they say this? No. But now you know. Also be prepared to be bulled for your spirit of choice separately from your drink price. We are a little confused. Music was amazing and service is top notch. Overall a good time but they could have done a better job at informing the patron properly.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately was not told until arriving at establishment that my reservation was not valid as they no longer taking bookings through open table to then being told we would need to pay extra for the experience or sit at bar in a different room. Drinks for that situation wasn’t worth the overpriced cocktails and items on menu.
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SoothingSophia
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I booked a reservation through Open Table on Valentines Day thinking what a cute intimate lounge for us to dine at. Got there 15 mins before my reservation time. Was required to have a 200.00 minimum to get a table. They said my open table reservation was for entry to Mr.Waunderlust not a table. I find this to be the bait and switch type of deal. Would have loved to stay and check out the venue more but my partner and I were put off by the basic food and prices. I wanted to try the caviar, but saw nothing appetizing to pair with. I ended up getting chicken that was fried and truffle fries which were good but over cooked. I was starving so I didn't send them back and only ate half. My partner wanted the pizza but thank God the waitress let us know it was not a traditional pizza, so he got the Philly Cheese. It was good, a bit salty but we didn't mind due to us drinking. Overall we had a Meh experience. Staff was excellent, drinks were good, food was a hard pass... Eat before you come.
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PaulB
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance was nice, clean and comfortable. The waitress was friendly and attentive. We only got the truffle fries, but they were very good. The drinks were good. A little pricey and came with the included 18% gratuity. But it's in LA so it was expected, so no big deal. The only problem was our reservations were for 615 and the entertainment didn't start until 730. The guy comes out on the piano plays 3 songs and stops. Then another show starts at 830. So the lack of entertainment was the only complaint about the evening. But we still had a good time.
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eatingwell
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 January 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a reservation and were seated in the back corner where you could not see the piano bar performer. The drinks were great but the truffle parm fries overcooked. Would have stayed longer than an hour if we had a better seat to enjoy the entertainment
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MicheleW
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Table was behind a pillar. Two out of the three dishes were outstanding, but the truffle sashimi was disappointing and overpriced. Vibe was cool, but would have been better if we could have seen the performances.
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RichardG
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this lively very dark lit jazz joint. The snacks were loaded with fun! My spouse and I had an awesome couch which was perfect to watch the loud pianist who sang. It was the extravagance of the revolving piano stage and the spiraling dame in the ball that made it mythical. Good times! Great expensive date night. We had FUN!
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Chris
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We arrived with a reservation, but after being seated, we waited at least 30 minutes before anyone come to take our order or check on us. Apparently the opening server was late to arrive to work. No apology and no attempt to rectify the situation by our server once she did arrive. The server even had the audacity to ask for an additional tip on top of an 18% service charge. The only reason this isn’t a one star rating is because of the hostesses who were great and very apologetic. They encouraged us to talk to the manager who did provide some free drink vouchers to entice us back, which was very kind.
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FAQs

Mr. Wanderlust at Level 8 is rated 4 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Mr. Wanderlust at Level 8

1254 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
S. Figueroa Street and W. Pico Blvd.
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Wed, Sun 7:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 7:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Lounge, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Executive Chef
Richard Archuleta

Website
http://mrwanderlustdtla.com/
Phone number
(213) 789-7851

Mr. Wanderlust at Level 8

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Piano Bar Experience: Thursday-Saturday

Bottle Service: Wednesday, Sunday

Piano Bar Experience: Wednesday, Sunday

Menu

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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