"The original Employees Only kicked off NYC's cocktail speakeasy craze when it opened almost two decades ago, so it was no surprise that when they first landed in West Hollywood, it was one of the hardest tables to snag in the neighborhood. Fast forward to today though, and EO has evolved into something unexpected—an actual neighborhood spot. Sure, the Italian-ish menu is just OK, and a drink here will set you back, but the retro-cool space feels like having dinner and drinks in a smoky 70s nightclub where you can get dressed up and feel hot in a darkened room." - brant cox, sylvio martins