Navy Proof Food & Spirits

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   ChristianF

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   Didn’t know what to expect and we picked this place because we had tickets to the Nutcracker across the street and were pleasantly surprised. This is a hotel bar at the Westin, with limited seating so do make a reservation as the bar was crowded and no seats avail when we arrived. A bit chaotic when we got there as there was none at the hostess desk so we walked up to the bar for our first drinks. Once served we asked about our reservations and Anthony took us to our table and took care of us. Food was delicious and I would return to try more. We had several of their holiday cocktails and they exceeded expectations. Overall enjoyed our dining experience and I would highly recommend it.
   

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   RonS

   Palm Springs

   63 reviews

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   5.0

   63 reviews

   Dined on October 24, 2022

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   We were happy with food/service/view after making our reservations on open table.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 25, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Didn’t get a drink for 30 mins so we left
   

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   KevinM

   Los Angeles

   39 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on September 11, 2022

   overall2food4service2ambience2

   My 1st problem was I walked in and there's no patio seating. This is the lobby bar at the Westin. On Open Table all that is offered is outdoor seating. This was one of the main reasons we chose this restaurant. When speaking with a waiter and even a manager their attitude was "oh well". Then it took almost 15 minutes for us to get service. It wasn't until after I stopped a manager (that had walked past me 3 times) and said something that we got served. We were sitting right next to the kitchen entrance so there was no reason for us to not be seen and anyone notice that we hadn't been helped. Had a great time with the people I was with, but the trickery about a patio and the bad service lessened this outing. Food was decent for a lobby bar. 6 out of 10.
   

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   Stephanie

   Central Coast

   13 reviews

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   2.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on September 9, 2022

   overall2food1service5ambience3

   The valet was rude which didn’t set the greatest tone, the people who worked the bar were delightful but the food fell short, very short!
   

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   JimK

   Los Angeles

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on August 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Made a last minute reservation for late lunch on a Sunday which was impossible except for this restaurant so decided to give it a try. It is located in the lobby of the Westin Hotel so was some noise, but not busy at that time, got seated immediately. Food was great, especially the salmon dish which was fresh from Santa Monica fish market. Waiter was attentive, quick and cordial. Would definitely revisit.
   

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   Tton808

   Las Vegas

   10 reviews

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   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on August 9, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience3

   Great quality cocktails ; memorable
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 8, 2022

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   Drinks were amazing, food portions were great. It was way too cold tho
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on June 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great cocktails, friendly courteous service, good food
   

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    Ryan

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Navy Proof Food & Spirits is a good casual place for food and drinks. My group enjoyed the charcuterie board as an appetizer, then our main courses. I ordered the scallops, and found them to be very tender and tasty. Our server, Shep, was super nice and fun. We appreciate her willingness to help, and also her stopping to chat with us for a bit. I think the kitchen did take a little longer than expected with our dishes, but it was perfect for my group since we were interested in having more time to catch up.
    

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    RobertK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Highly Recommended- In town for wife's birthday and sporting event, NY steak, Salmon and burger all great. Server was really nice and helpful, pace was relaxed and appropriate. As Westin (Marriott) Titanium, 2 meals were comp'd- that's always appreciated.
    

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    JohnS

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2022

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    Restaurant has less ambiance than a used car lot. We received NO service. When my wife finally sat herself she was told to move for a larger party with no reservations despite the fact that we had reservations. Waitress did not reseat us.
    

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    Colelena13

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

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    Delicious food and the most attentive super sweet service! Can’t wait to go back!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Brian was an absolutely amazing server! He know it was my birthday (from making the reservation via Open Table), and he went above and beyond to acknowledge my birthday, treated me to a drink and dessert from his pocket, and provided excellent service. If there were any hiccups or questions about the drinks/food, he fixed it or answered it so quickly. He asked me what I liked and couldn’t drink or eat and hit the nail on the head with the complementary drink and dessert. If I ever return to Long Beach, I would go back to Navy Proof & Spirits for the vibe, food, drinks and especially for Brian’s service!
    

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    fern

    Los Angeles

    62 reviews

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    2.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience2

    Food was horrible. Wanted a spec Ialty drink but I was told not until 4 because the bartender was the only one who knew how to make
    

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    JollyBee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2021

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    Overall the venue looked classy and they put up nice Christmas decorations at the main lobby of Westin hotel. My husband and I brought my parents to Navy Proof for dinner. The appetizers were good, but sadly, the sea scallop dinner did not meet expectations. The whole dish was completely salty. My dad and I ordered the same dish and we both did not like it. However, my mom and husband loved their salmon and pomegranate jidori chicken. The other issue we had was the access to Westin from the parking lot. All the signs that should have led us to the elevators to the hotel led us to a different building. We ended up being outside in the rain still looking for the entrance to the hotel. Everything was so strange. In the end, it was a hotel customer who gave us access to the side entrance since he had a card key to let us in. Also, it was very dim inside. Very poor lighting to think it was Christmas time. We are not going back to Navy Proof again.
    

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    EddyC

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Still giving restaurants the benefit of the doubt in later-COVID times, I tend to be more patient with sub-par experiences. After being promptly greeted and seated, waitress took drink orders which were delivered quickly. Food orders were promptly taken but food delivery seemed to take an unusually long time. After food was dropped off by runner (not waitress), we never saw or heard from anyone until all 3 of us were finished eating! Eventually one plate was removed from table but not the other two. One dessert to share was ordered which took so long to deliver (more than 15 minutes), we almost left. In fact, we were ready to cancel the dessert because we had theater tickets... but again, no one was in sight to tell. Food - Meat Flatbread (pizza) was good. Cobb salad was thorough and fresh. French dip sandwich was OK, but nothing great. Found a dime-sized piece of bone (certainly authenticated real roast beef, but almost caused dental repairs) and fries were so salty, they were hard to stomach. Summary: Food 3, Service 2. Hopefully things will be "like before" soon.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service, food and drinks are amazing. Thank you
    

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    RobertoZamora1

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service, food, and vibe. I will be back!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Let me start off by raving about our waiter. He was super attentive and courteous. The food was delicious. We would definitely return.
    

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    DaveB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2021

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    Reservations were easy and accurate, service was very professional and non-intrusive, food was excellent. Overall experience for our family was outstanding!!
    

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    MatthewR

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2021

    overall2food1service1ambience1

    We made a reservation based on them having outdoor seating. When we arrived, we were told that they did not have outdoor seating due to Covid, which seems odd. We were told we could order our food to go and take it anywhere. We opted to go to a nearby taco place that had service on a patio. This restaurant needs to update their seating options.
    

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    StephanieT

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Didn't realize this was a hotel restaurant in the lobby, but food and service was great nonetheless. Staff a little stretched due to reunion group that walked in unexpected, but servers were still attentive and food came out timely and correctly. Cocktails and food were delicious. Just wish it was a little more secluded off the main lobby, hence the 3 stars for ambience.
    

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    Brunchlover

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2021

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    This is a hotel restaurant and bar. It is situated in an open area near the hotel entry and lobby. As such, the ambience is a bit lacking but it did feel “COVID safe”, due to the open, airy location. The drinks were inventive - my cocktail had an edible overlay of a female lounging in a beach chair on top. Table next to us received a smoked highball (Manhattan?) delivered with a flourish under a dome of smoke. My Cobb salad was uninspired but edible. My husband had a tasty entree called pomegranate jidori chicken which he liked. The chief benefit of this place is its proximity to the Long Beach terrace theater. We were able to park under the theater and walk across the street for dinner, then back in time for our show. Our waiter was very pleasant and accommodating - he asked if we had show tickets and made sure we were served in a timely manner. I’d eat here again if I had show tickets.
    

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    MelissaH

    Seattle

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2021

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Great cocktails.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Family visit
    

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    gastronome

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Nice people Confusing signage outside hotel Disappointed that items from online menu not reflected within menu offered at location
    

    Navy Proof Food & SpiritsResponded on June 9, 2020Hi gastronome, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on OpenTable! Please accept our sincere apologies for not having the latest menu available for you to view. The menus have been updated and you should not receive this error moving forward. We hope to see you again in the near future! Sam
    

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    ChristopherM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall2food1service3ambience1

    Never actually eat, from the website it appears look a great restaurant, food looked pretty good. When we showed for Valentines Dinner we found out it was basically the Lobby Bar at the Westin hotel. The dining room was basically in the lobby area. Almost no separation and zero sense of intimacy or privacy. Honestly looks like a great lobby bar but not a great date night restaurant. I suggest they revise the identity they are building on the website to match their reality or find a new location.
    

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    NicoleR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The only issue we had was the drinks too a little time to get to us. My Guy spoke with 'James" the manager and he corrected the problem ASAP and even paid for a round. I loved the place, the wait staff was excellent. I am sorry forgot her name( Veronica? Jessica? 0) I am sorry I forgot -Young girl black hair with braces... Sweet and personable... Loved the drinks. I got a coffee and cigarette. I just quick smoking so I don't think that was the best choice lol... But, it was still good. Try the booty -its refreshing and tasty.... Over all the place is nice, Not loud, Not over crammed -Just very nice...
    

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    JerryFlanagan

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

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    Great menu options, taste and service
    

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    LuvShirllington

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Food wasn’t anything to write home about but the drinks were great!
    

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    DebbeB

    Los Angeles

    44 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2019

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    Cold and overpriced mediocre food.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2019

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    Food was delicious!
    

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    susanl

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    My friends and I were very unimpressed with this restaurant. Normally, a hotel restaurant has high standards for service and quality. Not this one! The wait staff were polite but aloof at servicing their customers - more interested in hanging out at the bar and talking amongst themselves. The food was mediocre; the pasta lacked flavor and the salmon was dry. The saving grace were the wine and desserts!
    

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    RhondaV

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, service and atmosphere were amazing! Looking forward to trying brunch soon! thank you
    

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    Scott

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    VERY BAD! We tasted almost everything on the menu and it was BAD. Took way too long and waiters seemed to be high. Not going back, not recommended at all!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2019

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    Literally no one ever greeted us at the host desk, even though they made eye contact from across the room. They just went back to what they were doing...we’re talking at least three different employees. So we went to the bar, and sat down. Again, LITERALLY, actually, in real life, THREE different bartenders looked us dead in the eyes, and continue to ignore our existence. I never complain on line, as I am a bartender myself, and my friends are servers. But, it was so bad, we got up and left. It was actually disconcerting to have people make eye contact with you, and then completely pretend you don’t exist.
    

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    Lydia

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience3

    Who knew such an interesting place would be inside the Westin lobby. While certainly lovely it is still a lobby. That said, the restaurant is worth a trip. The menu is creative and filled with potential. The drinks are similarly creative and delicious. I highly recommend the smoking scotch drink and the "Booty". The disappointment was actually in the delivery of the food. We had a collection of small plates, wings (good seasoning but way overcooked), fried green tomatoes (very good but surprising added beets were so small they were impossible to find ), sliders (very good) and the street corn (surprisingly bland). I want to believe with increased business and time this will grow into it's potential.
    

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    Bhowie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2019

    overall3food5service1ambience2

    The food that we got was very good, and that's about all I can say that's good. The restaurant is really just the Westin hotel bar which was filled with convention attendees when we arrived. Service was very slow. Our waiter apologized for drinks taking a long time by saying it was hard to get the bar's attention. We ordered Nashville hot wings for our appetizer (not hot, but very good) and it took a very long time to get them. We thought about going elsewhere for dinner but we didn't. We ordered one entree of scallops to split (the hot wings portion was large) and two side dishes. One side dish (brussel sprouts) came out in about 15 minutes. Then after we were done, the other side dish (fries) came out about 15 minutes later. We then waited for the main to come out and finally told the waiter (when we could find him) that if it wasn't ready, we would just take the check. He came back and apologized saying that it wasn't coming very fast. Uh, right. It wasn't coming slow either, apparently. We gave up. He took off two drinks from the bill but we left frustrated since what we had eaten was good.
    

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    teachermom1954

    Central Coast

    112 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2019

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    Food was pretty good. Service was very good. Have a nice glass of wine with dinner
    

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