I've avoided this place so long. Because I was afraid. The exterior and location just made me think it was full of sketchy people doing sketchy things that I didn't want to be a part of. \n\nHowever, get a few drinks in me, and I'm up for (just about) anything. After snacks and several beverages at Jaded, my girlfriend and I were headed back to the Westside to call it a night. But as we drove, the itch to keep rolling on through the night persisted.\n\nSince the Water Hole / Daddy's / whatever they were last calling it when it went straight, our options on that side of town were nil. Then we thought of Oz -- not *too* far away, but scary as hell. \n\nWe gave it a shot, and are glad that we did. Once inside the door, it was like Dorothy's dream, color everywhere, unlike her black and white reality. OK, maybe that was the cocktails tweaking my memory. But it is a kajillion times brighter and cleaner on the inside than it is on the outside. \n\nPlus, the bartender was so friendly and funny. He kept us laughing the whole night. The patrons were also very charming and nice. As a bonus - there's an awesome jukebox -- IF you can get your songs in. You might have to wait through a bunch of Madonna.\n\nI did dock a couple of stars for the limited beer and liquor selection.