Boardwalk 11

I joined some co-​workers here and it was a lot of fun. I’ve been down Motor and Overland countless times but had never gone down that stretch of National Bl. Boardwalk 11 is located in a small mini-​mall and is easy to miss. Trying to find parking in the small lot was nearly impossible and finding street parking nearby where there are so many apartments was also very challenging. They said Boardwalk supposedly offers free valet parking starting at 5:00, but there was no valet in sight when I went.
The place is very dark inside and your eyes need time to adjust. Happy Hour is from 4:00 — 7:00 p.m. with $ 4 drinks and half price food. We had the sweet potato fries, chicken wings, spinach artichoke dip with fried pita chips, and memorable mac and cheese egg rolls. I had a 312 Urban Wheat Ale which was good.
Karaōke was very entertaining, fun, silly, and hilarious to watch. The DJ loves to perform as well with his air guitar. Some people whom you wouldn’t expect to get up and sing went up there and did quite well! I guess many people do have some hidden talent and clearly no inhibitions. They had a thick catalog of songs to choose from. I just wish the performers chose more songs I knew or was familiar with. Luckily the NBA Finals Cavs vs. Warriors game was on so I could watch that, too.
Boardwalk 11 is a great and amusing place to go aside from the parking situation!

Very fun place and bartender was very nice and energetic! But I did see a roach as I was sitting at the bar which made me wonder about the cleanliness of the bar. 3 stars but if the place was cleaner definitely 5 !

Probably the most un friendliest place in the world. The Dj is a spineless horrible person. You can tell he has some issues. Food was ok. Never again for me

I just recently found this place a couple of months ago. What’s particularly great about it is that they don’t crank up the karaōke volume too loud to the point that you can’t understand what your friends are trying to say to you – I get to enjoy the karaōke without having it intrude on my social life there. The song selection is amazing – I am particular about the songs I want to sing, and I was surprised to find most of (what I thought) would be impossible songs to sing were ACTUALLY available. Much props to the DJ. The bar is always friendly and the bartender Dan is clearly a professional at his occupation. At 45 years of age, I’m DONE with sloppy barkeeps… which means I will probably become a regular here whenever I’m in the area. The bouncer is respectful and definitely keeps the place safe and sound – as does Dan. Parking can be a little weird before 10 o’ clock, but they have valet so no matter about how crowded parking can appear to be. Oh yeah – one other thing: the finger food fare is top notch. The fries are unique and garlicky and crunchy and flavorful, same with the chicken wings. Not soggy; just right. Surprisingly tasty steaks are also served with a side of perfectly cooked asparagus sticks that snap when you bite into them. So if you’re hungry for something more than a snack, they’ve also got it covered. I’ll shut up now, but I would recommend this place for hosting birthday parties and stuff like that. Peace out.

I know it’s loud. I know a lot of people have a disposition about Karaōke bars… but this bar has the right vibe, the right crowd, and bartenders who take good care of you and big smiles.
Andrea has been rockin it all night, making Saturday night awesome, and still smiling even after 100 bad drunk songs are sang. I’ll have another!

I went with friends for karaōke night and it was SO much fun. Rachael our waitress was excellent! Thx Rachael girl :) also, the karaōke music selection is huge. There’s so many genres to choose from. Lastly; the food was also fresh and good

Let’s get right down to it: this is an AWESOME karaōke bar!
The first time we came here, we arrived around 7:00pm on a Friday. There were a couple reserved/​large parties, but we scored a table right near the stage and karaōke DJ area. The second time we came, we arrived right after 5:00pm on a Friday. ALL of the tables in the main area, by the stage, were reserved. The other table or two they have, closer to the bar, were taken so we ended up sitting at the bar.
The karaōke DJ arrived at 6:00pm and got things started shortly after. He was the same DJ as the first time we came and he is HILARIOUS. Unfortunately, I don’t know his name, but it’s like watching Jim Carrey host karaōke. You never really know who to watch — him or the singer!
We had great service both times, and their happy hour is very cheap. If their drinks were stronger, I’d give them 5 stars — but they’re very weak. For food, we ordered their wet buffalo wings and the spinach artichoke dip. The wings were good, the chips for the dip tasted homemade and were super tasty, but the dip itself was very okay.
The karaōke is basically nonstop, has great variety, and the singers are all pretty good. Besides the drinks and the dip, we have no complaints. Parking can be tricky but we lucked out both times — first time with complimentary valet and the second time with street parking (valet doesn’t start until 6:00pm).
We will be back soon!

I like the Boardwalk11. I moved from Germany to Los Angeles 2 ½ years ago, they all know me by name, they take care of you, they are great, professional people.
The crowd is very relaxed, I never had trouble or saw a single fight. The two main DJ’s are fun too. You should give it a try.
PS:
The food is great and they have international beer like Franziskaner.

A good bar with even better staff! I go strictly because of the bartender Dan and the Manager Kat and the waitress Natasha. The food is good (for a strip mall Karaōke bar as Dan would say). Good for not only getting your singing on but also Boardwalk 11 is a good sports bar too, they do a Football season Sunday deal which is a ton of fun. The happy hour is a good deal ($ 4 well and beers). If you’re looking for a stiff drink and friendly conversation after a hard days work then Boardwalk 11 is your place!

Hey everyone, just got pretty sick from eating here on Thursday night. I actually contracted hand, foot, mouth disease… which is what a five year old usually gets haha, but it looks like this enterovirus snuck it’s way in past the bouncer somehow! After a few buddy’s of mine also got sick, we filed down that we got it from either the bar limes, or marinara sauce. Just a heads up!

So fun, great Karaōke place! Bar service was strong; however, the DJ was absolutely awful. My friends and I waited for over 1.5 hrs (having tipped the man) and we still never got to go up! I don’t know what kind of numerical system allows 15+ people to go ahead of us, while we stay at #8 the whole night.

Your doorman just earned you a 1 star review for treating me like Donald Trump would treat a Syrian refugee trying to enter the United States. Except, I’m a 32 year old man who was attempting to go to a dive bar to sing poorly for his friend’s Birthday on a Saturday night.
I had a temporary ID issued by the DMV about 2 weeks ago after my wallet was stolen, and in that time, I’ve had zero issues buying liquor, going into bars, and generally adulting. Unfortunately, the little turd at the front door refused to let me in despite there being zero line and me having a DMV issued temporary ID, calmly showing him my credit cards in the same name, and even flashing my LinkedIn profile on my phone to prove how grown I am. Next time, I’ll make sure to bring my birth certificate, passport, and… yeah, there won’t be a next time. Anyhow, this dude truly epitomizes the stereotype of a minimum wage employee with an inferiority complex trying to hassle somebody just because they think they can. With that being said, I’m a proponent of raising the minimum wage in LA to $ 15 an hour for every-​damn-​body except a certain wannabe employee of the month that works your front door.

Good people. Cheap drinks. Not your typical LA bar scene. The food is surprisingly delicious as well. Not what you would expect from a strip mall karaōke joint.
If you want a good night with salt of the earth people, this is a great spot. If you are looking to sing, however, get there early on the weekend nights as it can fill up quick.
Remember to tip your KJs. It’ll help the waiting time.

What a great bar… even on a Wednesday!
I came here to meet some friends for some drinks and listening to people sing.
Granted, by the time I got there… I was starving!
I was greeted by my friends and the bartenders. The bartenders were really nice! I believe their names are Cat and Dan. I asked for a menu and we ended up getting wings, a veggie platter, and filet with mash potatoes and asparagus. SOOOOO GOOOOD!!!
We then ordered a brownie (warmed up) with caramelized nuts… I pretty much swallowed it! DELICIOUS!
Karaōke was great! I listened to a batch of people (some better than others). The crowd was really friendly and made it very comfortable.
I played darts and even got on stage and did a couple numbers.
I will definitely be coming back to this hole in the wall karaōke bar.

Oh gosh, where do I start? Simply one of the coolest, most fun dive bars I’ve ever been to!
Staff:
Super friendly, funny, and helpful! Bartender came to our tables to take our order, and bring out our food and drinks, (our waitress doesn’t arrive until about 5).
Our waitress is super helpful and quick with our food and drinks. Always came back to check up on us to see if we wanted to order anything else.
The DJ for karaōke was just amazing. He had a large selection of music to choose from! Something for everyone, literally! If you wanted to sing a song that wasn’t available in the book, he would make sure he got it for you! I often caught him singing as backup singer for those solo singers! I had so much fun watching him, and it’s so awesome that he’s having fun while working as the DJ as well!
Happy Hour here is amazing! Some appetizers are half off, plus wine and beer are $ 3 until 7pm. My bill came out to about 10 for 2 drinks and an appetizer. Hollah for cheap date spots!
I had trouble finding this place because the sign was super small. But I just tell friends that it’s right across the street from The Vegan Joint (yes that’s the name).
I had so much fun here last night that I plan on coming here for all occasions!

Surprising that I never wrote a review of Boardwalk 11 — although there’s probably a reason for that: Got 86’d here a while back after killing it on the karaōke stage. Unfortunately, I do tend to skew pretty highly on the megalomania scale, and basking in the raucous applause of the four or five other barflies in the building after finishing «Time is Running Out» I triumphantly dropped the mic (literally) on to the stage…
The DJ seemingly took umbrage at my antics because before I knew it, he called out to assorted staff to escort me out of the premises to rueful laughter from the crowd… Eh, I don’t blame him, I would’ve done the same thing were I in his place.

Grabbed a drink here with my husband and a neighbor and we really enjoyed ourselves. We have lived in the neighborhood for years but I had never been to Boardwalk 11 before. So glad that we popped over. Tuesday nights are dollar tacos and $ 3.50 Margaritas. The tacos are very basic (soft tacos with either chicken, beef or potato) but come on… they’re a dollar :) It’s not the most conducive to conversation with the loud music and ongoing karaōke (some singers very talented … some … not) but it’s a great little bar with friendly staff and stiff drinks. I will definitely be back.

This is my go-​to SoCal karaōke spot!
It’s a divey atmosphere that holds an eclectic group of people. You’ll see everyone here: young couples, middle-​age couples, bachelorette parties, 21^st birthday parties, the whole shebang.
FOOD/​DRINKS:
I’ve only gone with groups and they haven’t been strict about a specific cover charge, but everyone in your group should get at least one thing. I’ve never ordered a full on meal here, but I’ve been content with the appetizers. They are nothing magical, but decent for bar food. They have the best mixed drinks here that average around $ 10. I suggest getting My Jungle Love! It’s perfect if you like tropical-​fruity drinks.
KARAOKE:
In order to get a spot in line for karaōke w/​o waiting for 1+ hours, get there between 8−9pm. The line gets clogged up the later the evening goes. There are some people who perform that are incredible singers and some that are just there for a good time… but hey, that’s what it’s all about!
The crowd is pretty encouraging and supportive, so even if you don’t have much of a voice, you’ll still feel like a rockstar after you leave the stage!
NOTE: the karaōke host/​DJ loves to sing harmony with performers or even performs himself, so don’t be alarmed if you random start hearing someone singing along through another mic.
PARKING:
They offer free valet service here that people can take advantage of, but usually there’s street parking available around the area and I usually go for that.
Oh man, writing this review makes me miss this place. My karaōke friends, please give this place a try!

What a weird, funny little karaōke place. I recently came here for a happy hour with coworkers and was surprised there were other people in there at 5:30pm on a Thursday — I’m guessing it’s a regular crowd.
Boardwalk 11 is soooo dark, which I guess is meant to contribute to the karaōke performance vibe. The karaōke selection is extensive, the drinks are cheap, and the bar food is surprisingly good (get the fried mac n cheese balls and the spinach dip!). We all had a great time!
My only real complaint is that the DJ/​karaōke master was CRAZY. First, maybe it’s just a pet peeve of mine, but I really hate when the DJ puts himself in the singing lineup when there are a lot of other people waiting… hi, there are paying customers here. Also, this guy straight up screamed at my co-​worker, «You don’t know how stressful my job is! It’s like directing air traffic!» when she went to request a song. LOL NO. You are literally a Thursday night happy hour karaōke DJ in a strip mall. Your job is not that stressful. Get over yourself.

I had a blast here at a friends Karaōke Birthday party. It is a little divey but the drinks are fair priced. Some of the performers are really good and some are way less than good but that is what these places are all about.
My main problem with Boardwalk 11 is the fact that they allow people to smoke right by the front door and when the wind blows the smoke goes right into the area with tables. If this continues and it bothers me enough I will not come back. They should have the common sense to have people only smoke at the last table as far away as possible from the front door. I am sure it has cost them other good customers in the past as well.
Hopefully the management reads this and does something about it as most people are bothered by cigarette smoke.