Golden Hour at Level 8

Name: Golden Hour at Level 8
Address: 1254 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90015
Telephone: (213) 789-7856
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.8

3.8

39 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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Tropical cocktails, capoeira dancers, SoCal sunshine: This Miami-meets-Copacabana urban oasis eight stories above DTLA celebrates Carnival all year round. Watch performances by fire dancers and underwater contortionists. Enjoy cocktails that pay homage to classic tiki culture from Golden Hour, the rotating carousel bar. For the ultimate poolside experience, reserve one of our luxury cabanas and enjoy the scene from the best seats in the house.

Reservations are for admission to Golden Hour for bar seating and standing room. If you'd like to make a large party reservation or book a table or cabana please email reservations@level8dtla.com.

Please note that we are an Adults-Only (21+) establishment.

For parties of 6 or more guests, please email reservations@level8dtla.com.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(213) 789-7856
Website
http://goldenhourdtla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Richard Archuleta

Location
1254 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
S. Figueroa Street and W. Pico Blvd.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Golden Hour Rooftop Experience
Multiple dates available
This experience includes access to the rooftop bar and patio for delicious signiture cocktails.

What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.4Food
3.5Service
4.3Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

39 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the bar, the ambience , the DJ music, it was a vibe! We will be back
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food1service1ambience4
Upon visiting the official website me and my GF were led to believe we had to reserve in order to visit. Upon arriving at our reserved time there were no seats for us. Instead we were offered bottle service. SMH. Drinks are WAY over priced. 2 drinks costed me $53 that’s insane. In what world does a small margarita drink cost $26?? The atmosphere had great vibes and the DJ played good music, but honestly I wouldn’t recommend this place.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience3
Music sucks and very confusing concept with unhelpful staff
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Richard
Orange County
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience5
There is $75 min per person and no food but drinks are very expensive so you can do that fast.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience5
The servers energy was so bad, he was so rude. After we said thank you for bringing our drinks he didn’t say a word he just turned around with an attitude and left. This place takes automatic gratuity so beware. CHECK YOUR SERVERS they’re terrible and just leave you hanging. Had to get up 3 times to get service! What a joke to take automatic gratuity with a horrible server. This was 11/22 Wednesday night.
1 person found this helpful
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ErnieG
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Ambience was amazing, variety was super.cool. service was good and vibe was on point. Drinks are a bit pricey but kinda expected. Overall great experience, I would go back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had this AMAZING time! Definitely will recommend and we will be back! The service was exceptional! Bryan went above and beyond to check in on us and make recommendations!
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QMENDOZA
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall4food1service4ambience5
Golden Hour is only for Drinks. Would have been a great place for the summer. With time changing and now fall, it would be great to get more heat lamps and maybe cover the top like Mesa (Hollywood ) did to keep the vibe going. Drinks were great and music as well
1 person found this helpful
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Joss
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Making a reservation is pointless, expect to wait an hour to get a drink. They forgot to mention if you want to be seated you have to pay a $75 fee per person to SIT.
3 people found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
The bar area was much smaller than I expected because of the pool. Drinks were served in plastic glasses, which I understand because it’s a pool deck, but it cheapened the experience. I’m used to cocktails being expensive in LA but usually they’re at least sophisticated and strong. These just tasted like liquor and juice… nothing special to them or even close to worth the price.
4 people found this helpful
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Lorena
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Everyone was rude. Service was horrible. Never going back.
2 people found this helpful
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NissellyR
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food2service4ambience5
This is a cocktail bar so no food is served. Great ambience with beautiful decor. Definitely a great spot for a fun night out with a group of friends. Totally recommend.
2 people found this helpful
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Naomi
Baja California
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience3
We had a reserved table and no one went to our table to take order, after 40 min they went so we left, nice place poor service
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience3
So it was my first time going to this Bar. But let me tell you, upon arrival the hostess was rude, when I had given her my name on the reservation. She asked for the time when the name should of been fine. The drinks served at the bar where awful. They where not pleasing at all. When I asked for my check I had to wait 30 min for my check. And the bill came out to $100 dollars for 1 bottle of sparkling water and 3 cocktails ? Very disappointed with this place.
2 people found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excelente lugar para ir por unos Drinks🍸🍹🥂🍷 Hermoso lugar y Vista 🤩
1 person found this helpful
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Thesergioq2
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience5
The bad service reviews is not for the people who are serving its more for the service I received from the host. I made reservations for those place so she can just tell me that I had to go look for my own seat at the bar. I don't understood what the point of a reservations was of I was not going to have a seat. Love the ambiance and the service provided from the bartenders and the actual people taking my drink orders. Such a nice place that I would definitely recommend people to expirence. Drink are not all that great due to how expensive they are.
2 people found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
The ambiance was pretty nice. Also their roof top was so cute but very limited amount of space at the bar. Tried their food truck taco spot and was okay and pricy. If u don’t have reservations you can’t get in anywhere on the weekend.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience3
Overrated and hostess was not helpful just told us to find a seat even though we had reservations
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know we take this to heart and will ensure improvements within our host team. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
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AaronS
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable experience before the a LA Kings game. While enjoying a drink and admiring the view, I even met the beverage director Juan who have me amazing tips on the menu and the property! Can't wait to be back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We made a reservation two weeks in advance. Upon arrival we were told that the venue was closed due to a private party. My reservation was not cancelled nor was a notified. We ended up having to go to another bar on site Mr. Wanderlust. Although I understand marketing occasionally skewing/exaggerating the quality of a new bar, my friends and I truly feel tricked. Bear in mind, the photos/marketing of this location is not an accurate portrayal.
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
We deeply apologize for the oversight regarding your reservation and the lack of communication that led to such an inconvenience. It’s clear we missed the mark in providing you with the experience you deserved, and for that, we are truly sorry. Understanding that trust is hard-earned and easily lost, we are taking steps to ensure our reservation system is foolproof and that our communication is improved so nothing like this happens again.
4 people found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience5
This is not a restaurant, it is a bar that operates like a night club. They do not honor reservations and instead will direct you to the bar on a “first come, first serve” basis. The tables require additional payment and there is no food served.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was fantastic, especially the carousel. The bartenders were very friendly, and one in particular was a very nice guy didn’t catch his name just a younger guy with a beard. There was no food that was being served but the taco truck next door was closed. Definitely a go back.
1 person found this helpful
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RosettaB
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was more than having food and drinks. This was a venture. I highly recommend.
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StephanieS
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall4food1service3ambience5
While the website has a menu available, the bar is not currently serving food. This was a bit disappointing to us because we didn't want to move on to another location for food. The drinks were weak and overpriced--even for a hotel in dtla. We had a great time though because the setting and decor are fabulous, the music was fun, and there was a good crowd.
2 people found this helpful
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NaamaS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall3food1service1ambience4
They don't mention anywhere on their website that there's no food in this place. It's a bar (and they don't even have bar bites). They also don't mention that there's a $75 minimum on drinks to get a table, so the whole reservation process in pointless. As a bar, it's nice.
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
We apologize for any confusion regarding our offerings and table minimums—it's crucial information that should've been made clear. Your feedback is taken seriously and we're updating our communication to ensure clarity. Thank you for complimenting our bar, and we hope to better serve you in the future.
2 people found this helpful
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AdanG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience3
Bartenders took a very long time to attend us with no line at the bar. Drinks were overfilled with ice and you can barley taste an alcohol in them.
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
Your feedback is sobering and serves as a crucial reminder that we must always strive to do better. Please accept our sincere apologies, and let's connect to discuss how we can make it up to you.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience4
No seat. When arriving they said reservations do not guarantee seats. Wtf. Why have them? The hostess and staff eres pretentious and rude. The drinks were crap.
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
We are sincerely sorry to hear about your experience. We strive for nothing less than excellence and clearly, we need to do better. Your feedback is instrumental in that effort.
3 people found this helpful
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foodeater13
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
Food wasn’t available. The girl at front, hostess wasn’t friendly at all. She sat us at an uncomfortable table with a pole in between us that made it difficult to get close to my wife. I asked to move to a regular table that was open and she said no, they want to keep those open for a possible larger party. Normally, I can understand this except there was a party of two at the table directly next to us. When I asked her about those two girls, she simply shrugged her shoulder's and I walked away. We left after about an hour since the drink I did order was probably the worst drink I’ve ever had and the other two tables were still unoccupied. What a shame though, had high hopes for the place.
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
We're truly disheartened to read about your experience. It seems we missed the mark on several fronts—from our hospitality to the comfort of your seating and the quality of your drink. We're addressing your concerns with our team to ensure we're not only providing a welcoming atmosphere but also prioritizing the needs of our guests appropriately. We'd be grateful for another opportunity to provide the experience you expected and deserved. Please consider giving us a chance to make things right.
2 people found this helpful
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ClaireB
Los Angeles
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Hi wishing you well. I’d like to start by saying Regardless of the circumstances: Hosts at the front of the a hotel keeping reservations should have a friendly kind & welcoming energy. Solving problems should be calm collective and understanding. The hosts at the front of the hotel are not.
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
Thank you for reaching out with your concerns. We wholeheartedly agree that the first point of contact at our venue should always be welcoming and accommodating, and it's disappointing to hear that this was not your experience. Please know that we take your feedback to heart, and we are addressing this internally to ensure our hosts reflect the warmth and professionalism we value. We hope to have the opportunity to show you a true Level 8 welcome in the future.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall4food2service3ambience4
The drinks weren’t that good and were overpriced but it is a very nice looking venue
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall4food1service4ambience4
It was difficult to get in downstairs, even with a reservation, they lacked communication between entrances/venues - they had an event at their club this evening. Once upstairs it’s very pretty, different venues interconnected. Specifically at golden Hour however there were no food options, it’s only a bar. That was odd and the only reason for 1 star on food. There is a food truck outside opposite side.
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Jeffrey
Detroit
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Made a reservation here for a date on a Friday, we drove all the way from the valley. After paying $20 for parking, we approached a bouncer who told us they would not honor a reservation unless it was for one of the restaurants at Level 8. Don't try making a reservation here as they will not let you in. The line was about 30+ people so we left. Really poor communication and embarrassing.
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
We're genuinely sorry for the confusion and frustration you experienced upon your arrival at Level 8. It's clear we've fallen short in ensuring our reservation policies are communicated effectively. We understand how disappointing it must have been, especially after making the effort to join us from the valley. We're looking into this to correct our reservation process and prevent this from happening again. We'd truly be grateful for the opportunity to host you again under better circumstances.
2 people found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience4
I tried this place because it was trendy, I was not expecting an automatic 18% gratuity though. Drinks are pricey and very hard to come by because there are few bartenders to the amount of people on a Friday night. . .The location and the views are spectacular.
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
Learning about your unsatisfactory experience has deeply affected us, and we want to extend a heartfelt apology. We hope you’ll give us the opportunity to make things right and show you a better time in the near future.
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JulieL
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
Ambiance and view were amazing. Only downside is the bad service. Didnt order food, so i couldn’t really rate it. Also, just realized after doing my calculations on 3 drinks and going to mr wanderlust that gratuity was automatically added on any size party. it upsets me a bit because at golden hour, i tipped on top not knowing it since they just bring u the cc machine and no actually check. And the service did not deserve the extra tip! The host was the only one deserving the tip because she was very welcoming and on point. By the way, the bartender at mr wanderlust was great. Too bad i didnt get the host or the bartender’s name. I would go back to golden hour next time but just for the view and decorations.
1 person found this helpful
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LilyA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2023
overall4food1service4ambience5
Ambience was great. Very cute. Staff was nice. I did not care for the drinks. Tasted like purées. Wish they had finger food.
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Beaches
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience4
Waited for an hour outside of both the back and then front door, even though we had a reservation. The doorman asked if I was wearing flats, implying that it was below standard. Funny enough- they had no hesitation letting me in the previous week wearing the exact same shoes. After this experience, and the meh service and overpriced weak drinks we had last week, I’m guessing we won’t be back for a while. The venues are cool looking but they need to figure out how to run a business. I brought a crew of 12 adults on two reservations in their mid 30s to celebrate a birthday. We left after they couldn’t get it together to let us in, so they lost a lot of money on the drinks we bought elsewhere.
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
We're deeply sorry to hear about the inconsistencies and disappointments you've faced with us. The situation you described at the door is not up to our standards, and we regret the negative impact this had on you, especially during a birthday celebration. We're also concerned about the service and drink quality not being up to par. It's clear we have improvements to make, both in our hospitality & operations. Please allow us the chance to make this right for you and your friends sometime soon.
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DeniseG
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Did get a chance to eat here but the vibe was everything.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience3
Service is horrible. No enough drink options. I had to get up from my table to look for a server and after order was place they took forever to bring the two drinks I had order. They need to hire better servers that want to do their job.
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
Your review serves as a reminder that there's always room for us to grow. We're genuinely sorry and hope to have the opportunity to make your next visit exceptional. We're taking your feedback on board and would love to have you back to experience our commitment to excellence.
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MichaelG
Las Vegas
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
They do not serve food and the outside food from the neighboring food truck was not allowed. The atmosphere is nice. Seats are comfortable. Wasn’t too much of a hassle to get in. Parking could be confusing. If you wanna check it out, I suggest making a reservation. The food truck had really good tacos, but it was really crowd and again, you can’t take tacos to your seat and you can’t take your drinks to the taco stand.
Golden Hour at Level 8Responded on November 5, 2023
We apologize that we didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our hospitality and are genuinely sorry to hear we fell short. We can't undo the past, but we can certainly work on a better future. We're very sorry for not providing you with the experience you deserved, and we'd like to make it right.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

FAQs

Golden Hour at Level 8 is rated 3.8 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

Experiences are available.

1254 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Additional information

Cross street
S. Figueroa Street and W. Pico Blvd.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Archuleta
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://goldenhourdtla.com/
Phone number
(213) 789-7856

Golden Hour at Level 8

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Golden Hour Rooftop Experience

Menu

What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

FAQs

How is Golden Hour at Level 8 restaurant rated?

Is Golden Hour at Level 8 currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information