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Rosmayra Guerrero
Jun 21, 2026
I recently visited Catharsis Bar & Grill in Hawthorne, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised.
First, the service was amazing from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome.
The highlight of the night was easily the tamarind drink (pictured). It was honestly one of the best cocktails I've ever had. It was perfectly balanced, smooth, flavorful, and blended so well that I could have easily had several of them. It's one of those drinks that tastes so good you almost forget how strong it is—until it sneaks up on you! If you visit, that drink is a must-try and should absolutely be one of their signature cocktails.
We went on a Wednesday for their wing special and got two orders of wings for $16, which was a great deal. The wings were delicious—well-seasoned, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering again.
As for the appetizers, we tried the sliders and unfortunately they weren't my favorite. The fries also fell a little short for me. That said, every restaurant has stronger menu items than others, and based on how much I enjoyed the wings and drinks, I'd be interested in trying more of their menu on a future visit.
The bar was fairly quiet when we went, but it was a midweek Wednesday, and honestly, I enjoyed that. It made for a relaxed atmosphere where we could actually enjoy our food, drinks, and conversation.
Overall, Catarsis Bar & Grill was a great experience. Between the excellent service, amazing drinks, and tasty wings, I would definitely go back.