Thunderbolt

“Creative complex cocktails, good bar food, and awesome staff”

Annie Adjchavanich★★★★★

We had a fantastic night at Thunderbolt and couldn’t have picked a better spot to celebrate a birthday. We grabbed seats at the bar, and from the moment we sat down, the experience felt warm, lively, and welcoming. Our bartender, Frank, was outstanding. Even with the bar buzzing, he took the time to chat with us, make thoughtful recommendations, and craft excellent cocktails without ever making us feel rushed. That kind of attentiveness is rare when a place is busy, and it made the night feel special. While we were bummed that Chef Jonathan had the night off (I was genuinely looking forward

Varun Mehta★★★★★

I had been really excited to visit Thunderbolt after hearing all the accolades and attention they'd garnered from institutions like North America's 50 Best, so when I arrived to an unassuming little spot with no host at the door in a neighborhood that I (an LA visitor) didn't really recognize, I thought for a moment I was in the wrong place. That theory was thoroughly debunked. Thunderbolt was wonderfully in between the casual camraderie of a neighborhood bar and the high-level technique and excellence of the famous bars that neighbor it on the 50 Best lists. The drinks that I had were all e

Anthony Cortese Jr.★★★★★

Whether it’s date night or just a few friends getting together. This place doesn’t disappoint! Only grabbed a few small bites (Caesar & Fried Green Tomatoes), would get the Caesar again for sure. The cocktails are the real deal and what this place is known for. The mixologist knows what they’re doing! Highly recommended trying a drink that you wouldn’t normally order but peaks your interest. Enjoy!

Linda McLoon★★★★★

Craft cocktail bars come in all styles. Those of us who like craft cocktails can be pretty eclectic in our choices. Thunderbolt is one of those places that is not for everybody. While most of the cocktails are rifts on classics, they are pretty far out there on the experimental formulation department. I will use one as my example. The first cocktail I had was called Liquid Picnic. They describe it as their "signature gin martini"; besides the usual London dry gin and vermouth it has clarified tomato water, rosemary, and black pepper. Did it taste like tomatoes? Only a slight after note. The ma