1735 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90028-5248
www.avalonhollywood.com

uWink
6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.uwink.com

Uwink is located in the Hollywood and Highland Complex and is a cool innovative restaurant that you can definitely have fun at.  Although the lighting is low, the overall feel is like the cool new trendy sports bar in town.  The purpose behind the restaurant is to allow you and your party to order food (at your own pace i might add) via touch screen monitors built into the tables. Not only is this extremely convenient since you don’t have to wait to be waited on, it also gives you all the options of adding and taking out whatever you want with your food AND drinks. So, if there are any mistakes, you have no one else to blame but your yourself.  The menu consists of your general all-American dishes: burgers, pastas etc.  The service itself is relatively quick — just be sure to request silverware when you order because yes, it is something you need to “order”. While you wait there are an assortment of games you and your friends can play against each other for free up to 1 hour. Once you’re finished each person can pay individually or for other people in their party right there at the table. Gives splitting the bill a whole new meaning. Speaking of the bill, the restaurant is moderately priced considering it’s Hollywood. Drinks run at about $2.75 and average cost of a dish is $11. The downside to uWink is simply, well the food ain’t THAT great. I went on a couple occassions and ordered different items both times and the food was just subpar. However, if you’re looking for a relatively fun and inexpensive experience to pass the time before heading down to Avalon then it’s a cool hangout. Overall grade: B