Eight-18

Initially I was pleased a wine bar opened in Toluca Lake. Now, this place can close and I wouldn't miss it! I recently tried to make reservations for the "Eight 18" back room for a function. I was given less than professional service by the owner, BRAD. He never returned phone calls, was never at the restaurant, it seemed for more than five minutes on any given night and when inquiries were made to the staff regarding pricing and what was involved in renting the "Eight 18" back room, no one but this "Brad" seemed to know the informaiion. I even was hung up on by a waitress! I will not suggest or recommend Eight 18 as a place to go and will travel miles to avoid support of this establishment. I found Brad and the "Eight 18" staff to be unprofessional and strongly suggest he seek a locale which suits him -- I think there's space available on the planet Saturn.

The service was slow, the bread was stale, the food was cold and the restaurant was dirty. Enough said.

This is a great place to wind down after work. The service was a bit slow and I did not order food, but the wine selection is great and the atmosphere is relaxing.

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What a great hang for the neighborhood! Although true wine afficianados might think the wine list could go further, it's fabulous for those of us that know what we like and want help in trying something new. The staff is friendly and helpful. Although they have a full menu, I've only had the cheese plates. Get there early for a table and allow plenty of time to street park.

Eight-18 is by far my favorite place to be. It's a very sweet, sassy, sexy, intimate wine bar in Toluca Lake. The staff and patrons are very nice and extremely helpful (no snottiness what-so-ever!), and the food and wine are fantastic!! You can do a full dinner or just a cheese tasting with wine or appetizers-- either way you'll be glad that you went.
It's not huge and quite popular on Friday and Saturday nights so I recommend making reservations.

They have a nice website where they say it best, I am dangerous. I am sexy. I am exciting. I am confident. And they aren't lying.

They also have wine lockers to rent, and some wine on tap!! Music on Friday nights, I think.

I have been hearing the rumor of 661 in Valencia closing for sometime I am one of the main bartenders there and frankly, I am tired of the rumors. We are still open and doing better then ever! We are getting all new wines and revamping our selections this month. I have yet to see an eviction notice and to this day we are still operating and going strong.

If the writer of the first blog was unhappy with the wines being offered perhaps he would feel more comfortable in the wine section of the grocery store. We and Eight-18 offer various wines from all over the world that will give you a taste of something new every time you visit.

Come and try either bar I guarantee it will be a pleasant experience you will NEVER forget!!!

So after reading all of the previous reviews I came to a conclusion..
Who are these people?! Are they 70+ years old? Look, Eight-18 is definatly not for you. Its loud, they play rap and hip hop, but what's wrong with that? And they play that music after dinner hours. If you are a boring old person then go somewhere else. Eight-18 is meant for those of us who want to have good food, good wine AND have a FUN night; without having to go to Hollywood. The DJ is amazing! She has been in People Magazine and has been at Celebrity Parties. Koodos to Eight-18 for having her. Now as for the food It's great! and their menu changes every couple months so we customers don't get bored with there food. Most people are just accustomed to restaurants that have there food in freezers and it's the same menu as it was 10 years ago, and that's what they expect. Well you wont find that at Eight-18, and that's probably why you don't like it. It's REAL food. I love this place! It's a breath of fresh air to the Valley scene. OH! And the Servers are some of the classiest, Sexiest girls I've met. Ok I'll get down my Soap Box now

In our most recent visit to 8-18, the food was wonderful, the wine was more creative and the ambiance one I will revisit time and again. I love finding good wines by the glass (always the same tired lists at most restaurants but here they actually contemplate what sophisticated customers may want ) and Toluca Lake needs this kind of experience. Glad we came back and found a true good neighborhood restaurant.

This bar is part of Wine 661 in Valencia who is being shut down for not paying their debts. I have seen eviction notices posted on the door. How long will it be before this bar also closes down. The wine selections are very poor, hardly ever will have your first choice on the menu, they do not keep a full inventory. There is limited selection of food and is served like someone threw it on the plate, in the microwave and out to you. Could this all be because of the monetary problems this owner is having and is losing interest ? I strongly suggest taking your time and money elsewhere. Like Trader Joes where you can but a bottle to take home.

I went to check it out b/c people continued raving about it. I have no idea why! Wayyyyy to loud in there.horrible choice of music. I would say I am pretty knowledgable when it comes to wine..the wine list was very mediocre. I waited 45 minutes for my food to come out.I ordered short ribs. They were cold..and not very good, dry. Everything is overpriced. I don't mind paying for an expensive meal, but It should be worth it. We ordered dessert, what a joke. Our server was delightful, but thats the only positive thing I can muster up about this place! Do not go there, thats all I can say.