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    Sticky Bacon - COME HERE JUST FOR THIS!!
    Lucy Y.

    TL;DR: GET THE STICKY BACON! We got here on a Sunday right at 11am opening, and beat the crowd. Our server Chris was warm & attentive, & all our food was EXCELLENT. Latte - delicious Pane - worth the extra charge for this warm, crusty bread & salted whipped butter Salmon - so perfectly cooked, juicy with crispy skin, served with charred broccolini & a startlingly good romesco sauce Sticky bacon - o.m.g. - a side of the BEST bacon I've ever had. Sticky, mapley, chewy, & yessss all mine bc my pescatarian friend wanted nothing to do with it haha. This was a fantastic brunch in a really convenient location before we saw a play at the Mark Taper Forum next door. Everyone, come here for that sticky bacon. It IS crack.

    Bananas Foster French Toast
    Tosha L.

    Mehhhhh... Seeing a play in the area, and decided to pop in for brunch at this cute little set up. Brunch menu was extremely limited, but I managed to find the bananas foster french toast to my liking. It was exactly what it said it would be. No complaints, it was good and so was the side of regular bacon (not to be confused with their sticky bacon.) There did not seem to be any room for many substitutions, as I wanted another dish but not the poached egg that it came with. The egg switch was not allowed. Same for a dish that my friend wanted. Our server was around...but not too interested to be honest. The host (forgot his name, but he was a lovely guy from Idaho), he showed the table way more attention and was very helpful with menu selections. I probably would not try this place again.

    Guac & Chips (in elote seasoning)
    AndyMike E.

    We enjoyed Abernethy's during the first week of September while Guest Chef Adolfo Perez developed the menu. The outdoor seating is lovely and there's a nice high-top bar inside. This is great spot for summertime performances at the Music Center. We were a walk-in party of two on a Wednesday around 6PM, and we didn't have to wait for a table. We started the meal with a generous helping of guacamole with elote seasoned tortilla chips. The guac was so abundant that we requested additional chips, and the elote seasoning was spot-on. We knew we wanted dessert, so we decided to split an entree to save room. We enjoyed the Surf & Turf Burrito, served enchilada-style - shrimp, steak, rice and beans rolled into a large tortilla, then topped with salsa and melted cheese. This was delicious and filling! We ended the meal with the flan in a pastry crust (common in French and British versions). The custard had a firmer texture, which paired nicely with the buttery and flaky pastry crust. On the side was an orange-zested whipped cream, roasted pistachios, and toasted shaved coconut, all dusted in powdered sugar. I look forward to seeing what other menus their guest chefs create next.

    Ryan S.

    We came here at 6:15PM on 09/03/2025 for a pre-theater dinner. (of course, most people come here for pre-theater dinner, as it is in the music plaza). So, they need to have it together! And they did just that. We arrived and were seated promptly, with options for indoor or outdoor seating. We chose indoor. Our server was very pleasant and attentive throughout our service. Our party of two shared the Guac & Chips, the surf & turf enchilada burrito and the flan. All three of our dishes were wonderful. The guac was seasoned to perfection, and as an added bonus the chips were also seasoned. The burrito almost resembled a "wet" burrito with some cheese and sauce on the top and it was filled with beans, rice, shrimp and steak. The flan was also good. The only thing I was not crazy over was the Orange Wine that I had; however, that is no fault of the establishment. I just picked the wrong wine. I would definitely return here again in the future.

    Spaghetti carbanara
    Lanae F.

    This restaurant is located next to the Mark Taper Forum. Very convenient right before a show. Ate with a friend.. we both enjoyed our meals, but wouldn't order the same thing if we were to return. The table next to us order the Ragu and it looked amazing. I definitely try that if I make it back while they still have it. We sat on the patio and it was a very relaxing meal. Great service..

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    David A.

    Good restaurant that is central to the Music Center on Grand. If you're attending a show at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, or the Ahmanson, then you may as well make a reservation for Abernethy's! They rotate menus every 6 months (according to our server) and feature a chef each time. Right now the chef is Pyet Despain serving foods that are native to the Americas. So salmon, cod, quail, duck, etc. and no steak, chicken, or eggs. Very interesting way to cut expensive eggs out of the menu! Everything on the dinner menu was priced in order of size, top-to-bottom and small-to-large. This is a pricier restaurant, expect to pay $50-$70 per person. I'm going to list out what I sampled in order of enjoyment, from least to most. What I Enjoyed * blue corn cookies and coconut dulce de leche cookies - these cookies had good texture. It really has a more masa-like taste than a dessert or cookie, akin to a tamale. I craved milk after eating this. * Déjà vu mocktail was prickly pear shrub, ginger beer, lime, and bitters blend. It was heavier on the bitters end. I would not order it again. My friend enjoyed an actual cocktail on the menu, and said they'd come back for the drinks alone. The Dark Winds cocktail- which is rum, rum fire, allspice dram, creme be banana, horchata, and pineapple- was delicious and highly recommended. * The duck ham was smoked duck breast, duck skin chicharron, water cress and sorrel with radish and an orange and honey vinaigrette. Small but big on the taste and wow factor. I'd love to make an entire sandwich out of this duck ham. * Tuna salad was a corn tostada with pico de gallo, bell peppers, sesame seed and avocado. Everything was portioned out to share, which is nice. This tuna salad was served like a ceviche, so you load up your own tostada. * The corn husk steamed cod with pickled corn puree, nopales, cilantro and lemon was a satisfying entree. It packed a sweet punch over spiciness. I think cactus is criminally underused in a lot of Mexican food. * Lastly, my personal meal highlight was the roasted sweet potato. Served up like giant French fries. Which is much more satisfying than sad, thin sweet potato fries at other restaurants. The salsa macha the potatoes were served with was dark and delicious, with a spicy kick that wasn't overpowering. Our server was attentive and mindful of our time limit. Our reservation was for 6:15PM, and all courses were served, eaten, and paid for by around 7:35PM. Leaving us with plenty of time to walk across the courtyard to the Mark Taper Forum for a performance of Fake It Until You Make It. There's a small interior, and most of the seating is technically outdoors on the courtyard. It is a space enclosed within a tent. There's heaters on full blast above each table, so the space is very warm and inviting. The table was actually hot to the touch and I started sweating at some point. No need to wear your coat or scarf to this place. Parking is available below the restaurant. The Music Center parking garage fee is $10.

    Exterior at Music Center.
    Pat O.

    We went here because it's in the patio area of the music center and we were seeing a play at Chandler Pavilion. We sat outside by the water fountains. My granddaughter ordered their tacos and said they weren't very good. I ordered the chicken and we both enjoyed it. Lots of food leftover though. Waiter was very nice and attentive, but didn't hover. We will go back and maybe split the chicken.

    Pistachio crème brûlée- delicious!
    Lorena T.

    Came with friends after an Ahmanson performance and were seated immediately bc we had a reservation. Adolfo Perez was the chef of modern Mexican cuisine today. We had the beef tacos (3/$16), chicken tacos (3/$14), street corn salad ($16), Oaxacan chocolate cream with cherries, pistachio crème brûlée (delicious!) and apple crisp a la mode (not apple pie). It's a modern twist that's really scaled down. Of everything, my fav was the pistachio creme brûlée. While good and beautifully plated, I felt my chicken tacos could've been more substantial. My friend was unimpressed with her beef tacos. The apple crisp was composed of essentially a couple of slices of apples and scoop of ice cream. The place was expensive for what we had. The restaurant is convenient to go after a performance and is in front of the Mark Taper near the restrooms. Our server was sweet, friendly and helpful.

    Stuffed Poblano from Chef Pyet Despain March '25 menu
    Emily V.

    Seasoned well just wish the serving size was a bit more. But it was very flavor and creamy for a vegan dish

    Truman W.

    Good foodie spot in the Music Center if you are not too hungry or want a very light dinner before a show or concert, because the dishes here are super pretty but super skimpy -- wafer thin duck slices, one taco per order -- even the entree (stuffed pablano) is rather small for sharing. Good for instagram, bad for the wallet (3 items, $70 total damage). At least the opera was good!

    Crispy Brussels sprouts
    V. R.

    The service was a little slow in the beginning. There were some flies flying around when you're sitting on the outside patio. The menu was always the same several times that we dined in here. We wished Chef Lucio Bedon at Abernethy's is making some pleasant changes on the menu.

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    Had the hash today and it was sooo flavorful. Not your normal hash. Two eggs on top. The best! Try it!

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    Ask the Community - Abernethy's

    Is their outdoor dining?

    As of the last time we were there, in December 2022, yes. Now, I do know they shut down for January and just opened, so hopefully that didn't change things. We loved sitting outside.

    Can you please tell me what kind of gluten free options you will offer at the beginning of January?How trained is your staff/kitchen in preparing gf? Thank you.

    Hello Amy. In January we will be hosting Chef Jason Fullilove's modern soul & comfort food menu. This being said the gluten free options we will be hosting; grilled little gem salad (no bread), shrimp 'n grits, brussels sprouts, braised black eyed… Read more

    When will the chef change?

    Chef Shirley Chung's last day is December 8th. Jason Fullilove will start directly afterwards with Modern Southern Cuisine.

    What is the corkage fee?

    $20

    Are there vegan options? I have reservations for September 5th. I was able to find the menu online and the vegan options are clearly identified.…

    Yes, there are several vegan options on Shirley Chung's menu. The restaurant features new local "up and coming" chefs every 3 months so the entire menu changes with each chef.

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    Bar Henry is amazing! They have such a great selection of non alcoholic drinks and they are…read morefantastic. They rotate their menu, this place is definitely worth a try. It had a nice intimate vibe inside without being pretentious. Definitely recommend!

    Local bar not far from where I live. Hadn't been here yet, not sure why, so was out and about and…read moredecided to pop in on the weekend. Indoor and outdoor seating available, Bar Henry is a cool little for in Echo Park serving up tasty cocktails in a friendly, local feeling environment. We tried a few cocktails when we visited. The Butthole Surfer is their version of a pina colada which, while decent, could have been a little more flavor forward. Feel it is premade in batches as I didn't see it made fresh but was brought getting the back, but still decent. The Lucid Dream had the smokiness from the mezcal posted with the mandarin, but then the rosemary comes in and helps add a little balance to the drink. The Swimsuit Edition was more flavor forward, but the passion fruit didn't necessarily pop in the drink for us. And finally was the Snitches Get Stitches, another mezcal drink with mango and horchats. Interesting was my first thought, then you start getting the nuances of the different interested and it's a respectable cocktail. Overall, good drinks, friendly people, chill atmosphere, and a nice addition to the bar scene in Echo Park

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    The Semi-Tropic - Table setting with Lavendar Gimlet and hummus

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    The salad I got was delicious! The tahini dressing was light and had the perfect flavor! I ordered…read morechicken kebab, which was just as good! The salad was amazing except they put a little too much corn. The waitress was very sweet! The ambience is really cute and a great place for a date!

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