"The finest homegrown DJs spin a mad mix of hip-hop, electro, deep soul and retro rock. The old- to new-skool cuts, along with the affordable drinks and no cover charge, draw a young crowd of locals and Hollywood types." -Citysearch

"Perhaps the coolest and friendliest bar to set up shop south of Wilshire, Carbon proves more than just a copy of other nightlife scenes." -Digital City

"While so many night spots try to one-up each other with the latest and greatest, the Culver City bar's most impressive frill is that it is utterly devoid of frills. That's not to say it doesn't have assets. From the moment you drive into Carbon's parking lot -- yes, a parking lot -- it's easy to see how the 2-year-old bar has earned a steadfast clientele, not to mention a high rating from the readers of City Search L.A. in the best bars category. There is no line outside Carbon's long, slender room, invitingly mood-lighted in red. And although Carbon offers Hollywood-caliber music -- different DJs seven nights a week, including reggae music from Delgado and Brotha Benji on Tuesday to an eclectic mix from DJ Daz every Friday -- the bar has no cover. " - LA Times