Rain Studio City — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Quite honestly I've just had a bad experience with this place everytime I've come here. First of all consistency is horrible and lack of information is even worse. They have a dress code and if you don't meet it they send you back home but they don't really follow it as well. One week I can wear nice khaki shorts and then the next I can't (thankfully I live close so it wasn't too bad but say I'm coming from an hour away that just ruins the night) and it says nothing about the shorts but says no tennis shoes and they let me in with tennis shoes all the time. They sometimes only take cash, but sometimes take credit card whenever (who knows cause I sure don't). Their website isn't much help either, it's a link to their Facebook which doesn't say much about the place, just upcoming gigs that are coming. Now I spent 15$ on nothing because there is no real definition of what days are which, so I came when I thought was social dancing but it was just club dancing. Their VIP sections are quite nice though, don't know how they work exactly because once again lack of information. They are open three days a week so when they have legitimate social dancing days it's packed to the brim to where people are dancing in the front entrance and if not there running into each other on the dance floor. The music is so loud that last time my ears were ringing for a couple of days after. My suggestion would be to work on the website a little more to give the customers more information, like a calender to show what and when things are happening, maybe even put their rules and policies (like their dress code so that people don't travel an hour in their car to have their night ruined just because of a snafu). Customers need information and not to be scrolling through a Facebook page that doesn't say much anyway. Then stay to those convictions as well, no flip flopping to where it's cash only or not. Other than all that, the bartenders were pretty good and I like the seating...

This is the most racist place I have ever been. First of all the security guard at the front Brandon is the most racist guard I have ever meet. He said a few racist comments and he wanted to charge my friend $20 "Tip" to let him come in??? Just because he didn't like the way my friend was dressed? A few minutes after some security guard friends came in and were dressed really bad with dirty tennis shoes and tshirts and he let them in rightaway??? My friend was even wearing a dress shirt and nice designer jeans! After all we were able to come in and then the worst bottle service experience was about to happen. We were at our table and a blond server came to ask us to pay for the bottles. We ask her if she could wait 10 minutes for my friend to bring cash but she was so rude and told me if I don't pay now I need to leave. I was like what???? She said I'll give you only 5 minutes or you need to leave. Then she came back not even 5 minutes after. She came back 3 minutes after with a big bad attitude asking me to pay for the bottles. I mentioned again I was waiting for my other friend and she turn her eyes up and left me talking by my self. Finally my friend came even before the 10 minutes and we were about to pay but this blond server came back with the security to tell me we need to pay or leave. I was like dude I have the money but you guys wanted cash! I asked for 10 minutes and we took less than that. Then we finally pay for the bottles and the same server came back with the bottles and just throw them in the table without saying anything. I have never been treated like this. I really don't recommend anyone to come to this place. The only good thing is that we were able to get in free because we had a reservation. But other than that the service is the worst and everyone so racist here. Read the rest of the reviews before coming...

in Club, Studio City I went to Rain in Studio City for the first time with my fiancé, and it was a deeply disappointing experience. As an LGBTQ+ couple, we did not feel welcome—despite sharing completely appropriate embraces, we were made to feel judged and, at times, outright discriminated against. Drinks were overpriced and served in tiny plastic cups—not at all commensurate with the $20 cover charge. Though the DJ had a good set, the dance floor felt like a dated 90s dance-off, not a modern club environment. The bartenders were unfriendly, and the dress code was enforced with baffling inconsistency: after two hours I was told to put my shirt back on—even though I was wearing a tasteful dress tank top—while the bartenders themselves wore tank tops. The double standard was glaring, and the broader lack of inclusivity made the night feel hostile rather than fun. This is not a space I would recommend to LGBTQ+ patrons—or anyone—looking for a respectful, welcoming environment. Alternative LGBTQ+-Friendly Spots Worth Checking Out: 1. Club Cobra (North Hollywood) – A queer-friendly club with Latin and dance music, multiple bars, and themed nights. 2. The Bullet (North Hollywood) – A relaxed, welcoming bar with friendly bartenders and a supportive atmosphere. 3. Eagle LA (Silver Lake) – A longstanding inclusive bar with a fun, community-focused vibe. 4. The Ruby Fruit (Silver Lake) – A cozy, sapphic-friendly spot hosting events like Tran scendent Tuesdays and Queereoke. 5. The Abbey Food & Bar (West Hollywood) – A landmark LGBTQ+ venue with lively dance floors and...