G’S IL CAPO DEI BAR

We liked the new “hip” bar in the Gundo (aka El Segundo). Our bartender, Ceisley sp?) was very fast and friendly and we loved meeting an Ohio gal in CA! We only popped in for one, but we will be back! VictorB

Gina the owner is AMAZING!!!! This cute bar has excellent food, service and atmosphere. My parents are regulars and I'll be sure to come back the next time I'm in town :)

Amazing local spot! Surprisingly kid friendly! We’ve been twice now, and the staff is so wonderful. The food is delicious. We are a local el Segundo family dealing with food allergies and this restaurant has been so amazing for our son. Cecily and the team go above and beyond to make sure our little fam (including Jude and EZ, our boys) all have something delicious to eat. And for the price? Can’t do better in the South Bay! I can’t say enough good things. We will be regulars as long as G’s exists! Highly recommend the pork belly:)

Everyone in my group loved the food and drinks!!! Best part was Gina and Lindsay being amazing the entire time, very nice with great customer service! Definitely will be back

Went there at the end of October with a party of three. First round of drinks were pretty solid, the ambiance was very relaxed and we were happy it was not crowded at all. I ordered a second set of drinks, only two others as I didn’t wish to drink anymore. The bartender heard my order but seems to have forgotten. Only two other small parties were at the bar, but i figured I’d ask again in a moment. My party stepped away for the moment as the Bartender stated last call and I asked for the two drinks again to close up the evening and handed her a card to charge. My party returned and continued to enjoy their second drinks. A short time later, I asked to close the tab and get the card I handed her back. She insisted that she had returned it. My wife decided that we would just pay with her tap while we figured out where it went. She tapped the card and added a tip but I managed to notice we were getting billed $50 for two drinks! I asked why that was the total of the bill and the bartender replied that she must have added the tip to make it so. I asked to see the breakdown, and had it been the case that was on us and the tip would stand. Queue the bartender saying that she couldn’t find the transaction we had just done and that she didn’t have the missing card. We argued that we wished to see the bill and she fumbled around but eventually told us “You three are drunk and I’m sober,” which unfortunately made tempers rise for a bit. I managed to de-escalate the situation despite being internally upset at being insulted by that comment toward my party, and we managed to find the transaction based on the time and card number used to pay, and sure enough, she was billing us for three drinks. Before this, she tried passing off our first round of three drinks as the three drinks we paid for, but it was clearly marked for the time we arrived, not the last call, and she acknowledged this correction. Again, despite us being called drunk, I suggested she filter the results on her POS device to find our transaction, which finally yielded the right result. She moved some things around and cancelled the third drinks. I stepped out for a moment to check on my party who was outside, rightly fuming, when another customer came out and handed us the missing card saying it somehow ended up near their seat. I don’t want to assume anything, but I did check the ground for the card and had found nothing and the bartender had tried handing us someone else’s card while saying she didn’t have ours, so there’s that…. I went back in to confirm that we would be refunded the $14 for the extra drink and asked for a printed receipt. She proceeded to make one and say I would be getting my refund in a day and a half and any difference would come out of her end, etc. At this point, I didn’t trust much of what she was saying as it didn’t make too much sense and the receipt I was given had the time wrong and the wrong drinks, it didn’t reflect the original transaction (time was literally a minute before she handed it to me and she said I paid cash, which we didn’t.) We did not receive a cash refund, not sure what happened to the -$30 on the receipt , but it didn’t go to us. The card was never refunded either. The lack of professionalism with accusing us of being too drunk to notice we didn’t overtip, that we had lost a card, or the inability (?) to use her device to find info on our order and needed help to locate it was quite a new experience. It’s a real shame as when we first got our drinks, I literally said I would definitely like to come back and taste the rest, and the atmosphere was very relaxed, but it was easily one of the most upsetting experience I’ve had. PS, the restroom lock to the first stall is slightly questionable, it can be jiggled open after a few tries even when locked. Someone managed to open the door while I was inside.

Excellent food in an unassuming but very comfortable space. Had carnitas tacos, smash burger, steak and potatoes. Waffle fries are great. All excellent. Well priced as well. A true 5.0.

A great atmosphere for everybody’s friendly and treats like family! Christina is a stand with personality and service and you’ll be wanting to come back as much as possible!!!

Great beautifully decorated spot. Perfect for date nights, brunch, and even football.

Summary: A spirited atmosphere with good food, friendly service, and a variety of drinks. Jalapeno Nuggets and Broccolini Bang Bang stood out. Music is a bit loud, but still conversation-supporting. Reservations recommended for prime time. Not a big space, so seating is somewhat limited. On Friday evening I made reservations for four people on Saturday evening at 7pm. We arrived just before and were seated immediately, taking the last table for four available. Inside, the atmosphere was fun and festive for the holidays. Lots of people hanging out and enjoying beverages while talking to the bartender. Everyone seemed happy and lively, and the music was an eclectic mix of genres playing pretty loudly over the soundsystem. We were seated in the corner near the kitchen in a table with high-top chairs. At first, my father-in-law was a little concerned about the chairs because he has a bad back and uses a special pillow to sit on, but these ended up being quite comfortable and he didn't express any complaints after being seated. Soon our server Hayley introduced herself to take our drink orders and answer initial questions. We ended up ordering three large beers and an espresso martini, all of which were enjoyed by their recipients. We also started with the Jalapeno Nuggets and Dirty Dip & Bread appetizers. Neither was super substantial in portion, but both were tasty and well constructed with textures/temperatures. Soon we ordered the rest of our food items including the Pork Belly Pops (overall good, but some chewy chunks) and Broccolini Bang Bang (very tasty and nicely al dente), and my in-laws ordered a chicken wrap with waffle fries (the wrap was quite large, and the fries were surprisingly good). The total came out to around $140, which is reasonable for the portion of food we got with associated quality and freshness. Hayley was very attentive throughout, and we had a good time. My wife and I look forward to coming back again to check out the Happy Hour specials sometime.

I got to try this spot recently. I met up with a friend for drinks. I had their Mexican candy margarita which was spicy and tasty. I would go back for the drink alone but I'm hoping next time I get the opportunity to try some of their food.

What a fun atmosphere with very enthusiastic staff members. Every dish and drink brought out was accompanied by a resounding cheer of encouragement. It was like the whole meal was a momentous occasion. While I wish they had allowed my hangar and smash to be cooked mediums rare, even at medium was a treat, especially after I just went for it abc poured the sauce atop the steak instead of dipping it. This is a great place with great food and the best servers in the game.

I really want to like this place but we've been twice and it didn't appeal to my tastes. Their food is good, but I wasn't wild about their cocktail selection ( a little over the top), and the decor seems all over the place. When I first heard about it I was told it was a speakeasy but this is not that. Locals seem to love it.

I will say this place looks amazing and the food and cocktail menu is too. We shared the hanger steak, chicken piccata and black bean salad. All way over what I thought it would be for the price. We also got a rum sour from the cocktail menu, and a lil pick me up old fashion to begin with and I have never had those before anywhere and they were great. Continued with a dirty martini and IPA which was still perfect. Love this place, love the staff too. They are so friendly! Our server Cecily made the experience even better. We will be back and be repeat customers.

In a word...impressed! We wondered in early on a Saturday evening. Probably got there around 4:30pm (no, I'm not that old yet but we had a late breakfast / lunch so...early dinner). Glad we did. It gets busy here early. There's a high energy vibe when you walk in. Music is on the louder side but not club loud. For a speakeasy, you might have to speak louder but that didn't seem to be an issue for anyone inside. Open dining area, lots of tables for two along the wall, a few taller tables for 4 to 6, open bar seating and a large community style seating area right up front by the sidewalk window. Service is spot on - like, lightning right on. We came in, were greeted quickly, told we could pick our own table and were seated right away. In less than a minute, a serve appear with menus and took the time to explain the sharing side of the menu vs. the entree side. Both sides looked great. Lots of fun choices on the menu, alligator, jack fruit, duck, loaded waffle fries, etc. But, they also have "normal" stuff like a burger. We just had to try the alligator and, while to us it didn't taste like chicken, it was good. The creole sauce had a slight kick but was perfect for the dish. Then, like any good Chick-Fil-A lover, we had to get the waffle fries. But they put a twist on it with black beans, queso, guacamole, and a creme sauce. The only thing I didn't like about this was I ran out of waffle fries with some black beans and queso still on the plate. I soaked it up later with the edges of my burger... My wife had the jack fruit enchiladas. We originally asked to add chicken to them as we both prefer meat but the waitress suggested she try it without the chicken as they prepare the jack fruit in a way to mimic chicken. We took her suggestion and she was right! She really enjoyed it and would get it again. Table share and entrees run from $10 to $20, the vibe was fun and we would definitely return. Hope your experience is as good as ours and...enjoy!!!

I had been following G's build up to their grand opening and was excited to finally check it out in person. From the Italian name and online photos, social postings, that it would be small shareable plates, I was expecting the vibe to be a upscale, local bácaro with some good cicchetti, the Venice-style small bites found during aperitivo, the Italian version of happy hour, with olives, cheeses, salumi, maybe some mini pizzas and of course a pasta or two. My Italian expectations also included the bar program as I have been looking for a good Hugo spritz and some big Tuscan reds. I also thought this was a smart way to differentiate from previous Italian tenants and other Italian places in town. Upon arrival, I loved the vibe, decor, except the TV's on the wall above the dining tables ( see photo) as it kinda ruins the upscale vibe and who is watching them over there - the bartender's? The one's above the bar make more sense and I can let those slide though there are already plenty of places to watch sports/TV's in El Segundo. Happy to see that they expanded the actual bar from previous tenants as I would sit at the bar if by myself or just with one other person. Sat in the orange couch area with a small group of friends, love a good lounge vibe and was promptly greeted, given menu's. Here is where I was disappointed, minus the one star, as nope, nothing Italian about it except one prosecco and the idea of small plates (for the table section on the menu) to share along with larger entrees (for you section on the menu) that our server explained are pretty much shareable was well. Lots of carbs: fried this, bread with that. The server also explained that the bar program is a work in progress, ok I get it, you just opened, no Hugo spritz for me. We ordered from both sides of the menu to share all and all the food was delicious and the mostly California wine list decent, friends who did order cocktails said spot on. No dessert menu currently. In summary: off brand but the food was delicious, it is positioned as Eclectic Fare on the website but not really when looking at other places in town, where it is easy to get many similar items with a TV. Great service and great, upscale, lounge vibe ( minus the dining wall TV's). We did give our server our feedback and she did mention the owner is open to evolving over time. Will return when the back patio opens for the Summer and see if I can enjoy my Hugo spritz with some cicchetti then.

Always a fun and entertaining place for drinks and nibbles. Over the summer we catered a party in the back area and it was all perfect! Delicious food and the service is always great!

Rude bartenders!!! The service was awful and the bartenders were snotty. I went with a couple of friends to grab a night cap and we did not like how the bartenders were treating us. They need to hire new bartenders that are not rude or that are not arrogant.

Food, Service and Ambiance is it and more! Drinks are great and food perfect! I happen to be there on a Sunday night and was served by Christina. Very fast friendly and up lifting! You'll leave both Happy and full! Good time to be had by everyone!!!

Great ambiance, cocktails, and food. Gina really captured what was missing in El Segundo. Great outdoor seating as well. This is a one of a kind establishment that you'll want to return to

Let me preface this by saying, the sole reason I am giving 4 stars in lieu of 5 is because of their cocktail program (or lack thereof) and not a large selection of beer and wine. That being said, I really don't know what is better here at G's the food (we shared jalapeño bites, broccolini, smash burger, loaded fries and *their version of* chicken piccata) Every. Single. Plate. Was. Beyond. Delicious. OR the ridiculously warm, friendly, welcoming and attentive service from our server Hannah (LOVE HER!!!!!), Nick the manager or G herself?! They were just beyond fantastic and makes me want to return just to be treated that way while noshing on yummy food. The vibe there is the absolute best-- it's a combination of a lounge, eatery and upscale neighborhood watering hole. I will definitely return in a month or so when the bar program is rolled out (they will allow their skilled bartenders to bring their spin on it) and have all the wrinkles ironed out. If you're looking for a lively place to eat, have a beer and/or basic cocktail that won't break the bank, run here! If you're into craft cocktails -- wait a bit. I'm sure they will come through for us.

Went to this new local place early on a Thursday and we were pleasantly surprised to see how busy there were. Liked the vibe inside with the exception of the numerous TVs. Service was spot on and the staff worked well together. We started with a beer for my husband (points for having more than one alcohol free option) and a whiskey on the rocks for me. They have not yet completed their cocktail menu which is a huge misstep given that they are a bar. Should have nailed down their cocktail menu before opening. We devoured the dirty dip and bread. That was a total yum. Then we ordered two items "For the Table" and two "For You". All four came just about the same time so in hindsight we should have spaced it out. First observation was that the portions are way too big, especially for a shareable like the salmon "pops". This dish should be half the size and renamed "bites" because it sounds like the salmon is served on popsicle sticks. The broccolini was delicious and appropriately sized. Korean fried chicken also delicious and too big for the price. The jackfruit enchiladas were okay and there should be two on the plate, not three. The large portions at such reasonable prices are not sustainable for the long term. We'd love to see this new restaurant survive and managing costs will be key to their success. The diners next to us pointed out the owner and had she stopped by we would have shared our thoughts. But she was saying hello to only those she recognized. Missed opportunity to greet customers and develop diner loyalty.

I was originally heading to purple orchid last night and decided to go here instead for a night cap. The tiramisu martini was definitely one of my favorites. Their food looked good, but next time. Nonetheless, the service and ambiance were great.

I love everything I have had to eat. jackfruit enchilada, black bean chopped salad, fancy grill cheese, loaded waffle fries....... Gina and everyone that works there are amazing, great service. The prices are unbeatable too! Go check it out.

Great food. Great ambiance. Great service. Love everything about that place. Love all te servers/ bartenders and Gina the owner is super nice

An amazing little gem of a restaurant. The food is fantastic and reasonably priced. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. The decor is on point. Effortlessly cool. Felt like something out of a Jim Jarmusch movie. And bonus points for the glassware. Great addition to the El Segundo dining scene - -

Wow!! A thousand times WOW!! I have never been to this part of El Segundo before in the 30 years I've lived in LA but my friend wanted us to come down to meet a her new boyfriend so we met here for drinks and dinner. From moment 1, the staff was so lovely, welcoming & friendly!! And as soon as I saw that they put anchovies in their Caesar Salad dressing (AS GOD INTENDED), I knew I was in the right place. The Dirty Dip Bread was amazing, my Caesar Salad with Chicken was perfection and I am still dreaming of the Broccolini Bang Bang!! And my Dirty Martini was the perfect amount of FILTHY!! I live in the San Fernando Valley so making that drive on a Friday evening was completely outside my comfort zone but I plan to do it again.... repeatedly and every time we will have to visit G's!!

Hands down the absolute best brunch in El Segundo!!! Service is amazing and the food is fire!!!!!

Great ambiance. Had the alligator strips, pretty good. Great drinks. I'll definitely be going back to try the rest of the menu. Hangar steak and fingerlings sounds enticing. And the prices are insanely affordable. Not to mention the manager was very nice, she is what others should follow.

Super legit date spot in El Segundo. Cool drinks and food. My wife and I had a great time. Well done!

Finally got to try dinner at this newish local spot. We had the Salmon Pops, Jack Fruit Enchiladas, and Chicken Piccata. All three were excellent. Service was friendly and attentive. The only minor complaint is that their red wine is not served at cellar temperature, so definitely too warm. (Worth investing in a wine refrigerator for food this good!) The white wine came out nicely chilled. The interior is gorgeous, the only miss on that is the exposed ceiling. Doesn't match the aesthetic and makes the acoustics a little rough. A tin ceiling would be a beautiful finishing touch to the rest of the decor. Overall, great restaurant. Looking forward to trying brunch on the patio!

G's - Best new spot in Gundo!! Fun and fresh. Do yourself a favor. The staff is great. I love the hot pink flair! The menu offers variety. Duck, pork belly and veg jackfruit enchiladas are delicious.

I have been here time and time again with my family. I absolutely love it every time! The staff, food, and inviting atmosphere just makes my heart happy. BEST PLACE EVER!

G's is the best place to enjoy delicious food, craft beer and fancy cocktails. Prices are very reasonable. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. The atmosphere is cool and inviting. Love the "speak easy" vibe. I've tried the entire menu and haven't been disappointed. My favorite is the salmon pops! Making my way through the cocktail menu. If you enjoy a spicy margarita give the Mexican Candy Margarita a try.

Great place to grab food, drinks, and hangout! Staff is very friendly and great to talk to. Been going numerous times now. My favorite thing to order is the steak and potatoes with added shrimp to make it surf and turf, broccolini, and the coffee old fashioned. The swordfish tacos on Taco Tuesday are also great!

Great food and drinks. I had an apple pear martini and it was delicious ! Service was friendly. Love the vibe. Highly recommend! I will be coming back.

Food is very good! Got the chicken picatta and the salmon pops. Drinks are reasonably priced and service from all members was great! We'll definitely be coming back!

Very nice staff and excellent decor but at the heart of every restaurant is the food and this place was average at best. I hate to write a review like this especially for a new business but the food was lacking flavor and quality. I liked the idea of the whimsical menu like the alligator starter but everything was just not good. Will revisit in a year to see if it's improved.

Great service, friendly, I had a drink. Next time, we will try food, a very relaxed environment.

Food was below average at best. Smash burger might as well be a sauce burger as you could taste nothing else. Bar was incredibly loud. Unfortunately I tried it on a night when some absolute morons decided to be there. Service was very good. Hip eclectic menu fails to impress. Not worth the price or aggravation.

Loved the food, drinks, service and atmosphere. The employees are so nice. Oh and good music.

Great food, service, and a cool vibe. Server was extremely attentive and very friendly. The drinks were also delicious, I ordered the spicy margarita and was not disappointed. The jalapeño nuggets were tasty, and the Caesar salad was refreshing and delicious. Highly recommend going to this restaurant.

My husband and I love trying out new restaurants in our little town. For the most part any new restaurant that comes into town we enjoy. I have to say, our first experience at G's, will be our last. First of all the service was terrible. We waited 5 to 10 minutes for somebody to even acknowledge that we were there. When we were finally approached, we ordered our drinks and our food at the same time. And waited and waited and the drinks didn't come, and one of those was an iced tea. Our food actually came before the drinks did and when I inquired why it took so long the server told us that the bartender was being particularly chatty that night. Then the food came. These are the smallest portions of food that I have ever been served in a restaurant. They were the size of an appetizer. My husband had the chicken piccata and I had the Smashburger. This was the tiniest hamburger I have ever seen and came with nothing but a bun, some sauce, meat and cheese and a pickle. If you wanted fries, that was an extra charge. I don't know any restaurant that charges extra for fries with a hamburger. I also don't know any restaurant that serves a hamburger that doesn't have any lettuce, any tomatoes, anything. And as I said, it may have been two patties, but they were the smallest patties I have ever seen. The drinks came and my martini was terrible. It was so bad, I had to call the waitress over and ask if they used the right gin that I had asked for and she swore that they did. It was not good. When the meal was over, I let the server know that we were not very pleased with our experience and she said that she would tell the manager, and I said well actually, I would like to speak to the manager because the restaurant was recommended to us by the manager at HT Grill in Redondo Beach. I explained very nicely, not as a Karen, that we were really disappointed in the size of the portions and the service and the quality of the drink, her attitude was. I don't know what you're talking about people say our food is so reasonable, you had two entrées and a drink and it came to $60. And I explained to her that yes we had two entrées both of which were the size of the kids meal or an appetizer in any other restaurant. Never once did she say oh my goodness I'm so sad that you had bad experience, her attitude is well tough shit. That's what you get. We're better than everybody else. She did, however say that she would speak to the server and the bartender about the poor service. So, in conclusion, if you're looking for a nice meal at a decent price, head down to Main Street to Rock & Brews where you can get a giant hamburger with everything on it on a gluten-free bun with the french fries included for $16. For a little tiny hamburger and some french fries, it was $20. I hope things change at this restaurant, but if they continue to go the way they are, I can't imagine them staying in business and El Segundo much longer.

Food, service and experience are awesome. Amazing it's only been open a week. No 'new restaurant stumbles' you often see. And the food. Really, really good. Burger and grilled cheese both excellent. Don't sleep on the broccolini.

Excited for this new spot! Great atmosphere and the burger was absolutely delicious. Not to mention the pork belly bites and broccoli they have this sauce that's super tasty. Service was friendly and on point. Cocktails were perfect. Definitely check it out if you haven't already!