I am on the verge of breaking up with my girlfriend for making me attend her sister's birthday party at J's Lounge. The dump charged $225 for each bottle of Absolute and automatically applied 18% gratuity; in addition to charging our party for 4 bottles; instead of the 2 we ordered. On top of that, the waitress pocketed $160-$180 cash. The credit for the cash did not appear on any of the inflated bills. We are going to file a police report for running up our cards and overcharging. The short teen-age Pilipino manager dismissed our concerns. He feigned surprise and maintained innocence. I am surprised that the place is still in business. The place is largely unappealing. It smelled and there were only 2 bathrooms, with one stall each, serving a couple hundred low-class people. I recommend going to Chili's or TGI Friday's for 1/50 the cost for a similar experience. The best thing about the joint is the army of JC Penny suite-wearing half-witted bouncers/security guards whom walked around trying to appear important.
Pros: the EXIT sign, when we all left
Cons: Dumpy area (Its in Skid Row/Downtown LA for pete's sake) SHADY waitresses...A Pathetic attempt at a Hollywood scene
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