This is my third time visiting Linden and it has been consistent every time when it comes down to…read morethe food, service, and ambiance. The hosts welcome you in so kindly and the waiting staff are prompt and available. The fooooddd y'allll - get the Oxtail Grilled Cheese, The Linden Burger, the steak, mashed potatoes and spinach, the bread pudding was hiiitiiinn!

The host greeted us with the biggest smile. I made a reservation ahead of time so we got seated…read moreright away. The vibe here is so cozy and the playlist matched it perfectly. Moody and chill. But the food tho!! We ordered the lobster claw sandwich and duck fries and The Parkway which is duck with risotto. The duck was cooked perfectly with no gamey taste at all. The fries taste like fried mashed potatoes and they're light like a cloud. They come with a mayo style sauce with a hint of caviar. The lobster sandwich was so juicy and they were generous with the meat. Everyone was so kind and our server Fernando was super attentive. Salute to Chef Jonathan! They even surprised us with a complimentary dragon fruit sorbet. Sweet and sour with a hint of savory. Like fireworks in your mouth! We had such a good time. Can't wait to come back! :)

$$$$ That said, a…read morebeautiful rooftopview, beautiful layout & decor so it does not feel like... a plain roof. Clean towels provided and clean restrooms close by also on rooftop. You will not be doing laps; intimate just plunging pleasure from the heat. The champagne was not bubbly and the plate portions were tiny but was the bartender was in a good mood to offset the flat drinks.

This is a very quiet roof terrace bar near LACMA at top of Kimpton hotel. A great place to have a…read moredrink after visiting the museums (LACMA, Petersen's Automotive, the Academy Museum or La Brea Tar Pits) or have a quiet business meeting. Nice view of LA and sunset. A variety of cocktails on menu (limited wine list) and interesting appetizers and fare. The crunchy fingerling potatoes with aioli were delicious. So was the burrata with artichokes. The roasted cauliflower we ordered was actually romanesco (a cross between a broccoli and cauliflower) but was a bit undercooked. Chocolate pot de crème was excellent. What really made the place special was the service - our two waiters, Chris and Levi were so accommodating, and understanding of dietary restrictions, and affable and helpful. 5 stars for their service and their friendly disposition.

I just have to say... wow! What an absolutely great experience from start to finish!!!…read more The restaurant is such a cool, intimate space that immediately makes you feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door. There is a cute little bar and a cozy space with the perfect amount of tables inside. There is also a wonderful patio with plenty of outdoor seating. Our waiter, Lokahi, took such great care of us and was so warm, friendly and helpful with his suggestions.... But I have to say, I think that no matter what we ordered, it would have been great! We started with the little gem Caesar salad, the brussel sprouts and the patatas bravas... all were sooooo good! The salad was simple, crispy and fresh with delicious tomatoes, the perfect amount of Parmesan, and a superb Caesar dressing. The patatas bravas was equally as good - slightly crispy potatoes with a great tomato sauce that had a hint of spice and was incredibly flavorful! And the brussel sprouts were perfect - not oily, plenty of flavor and overall rounded out our apps perfectly. For dinner we each had the Salt Spring Mussels with a side of fries to share... the mussels were amazing, the broth delicious and the side of bread that they serve with them is the perfect addition to soak up all the savory broth. The fries were cooked perfectly and were seasoned just right! I have to say that Melanie is without a doubt one of the best dinner experiences that we have had in our 11 years of being in LA. From the food and service to the overall experience, I would give Melanie 10 stars if I could. Needless to say, I would HIGHLY recommend Melanie as I know that you will have an amazing meal with equally top notch service as well! We will 100% be coming back again and again!!!

Melanie is not a new restaurant, it's a wine bar serving food that I've known about for several…read moreyears. I didn't make it here until March 2026 and after my first visit, I'm sorry I didn't come earlier. My husband and I came here on a Sunday night, with a last minute reservation I'd made on Resy. The restaurant wasn't very busy when we came in around 5:30ish. A lot of the tables were empty. They had both indoor and outdoor dining available, but the majority of the seats were indoor. The ambiance here is dark and chic, it reminded me very much of restaurants in NYC. It would make for a good spot for a date night or girls' night out. We made it here in time to order one thing from their happy hour menu, the tater tots. These were heavy but moreish, it was hard to stop eating them even when my stomach was telling me I was full. We also shared the corn, which I believe may have been a special/seasonal dish. It will go down as one of the best corn dishes I've ever eaten in a restaurant. My husband got the burger for his main and I got the mussels. The mussels were pretty fresh and silky, and were overall excellent, but I didn't love the broth they came in. My husband's burger was fantastic. It's one of the best burgers I've eaten at a restaurant in LA. Service was lovely and efficient. I'm looking forward to dining here again, and would highly recommend trying it.

We did not have reservation but it's was early afternoon and even though busy they were able to…read moreseat us right away. Busy and classy place. Drinks and food were good. Expensive but great quality. They have good selection of oysters and it's very fresh. Service was great too.

Saltie Girl has a fun, stylish vibe and friendly service. It was somewhat empty when we visited, so…read moregetting a table as a walk in was easy. The salmon crudo was tasty, especially the sauce, although I thought it was overpriced for what it was. The lump crab toast was the standout. It was beautifully plated with a generous amount of crab and reminded me of an elevated avocado toast. The Negroni was also well made and came with a fun oversized ice cube stamped with the restaurant logo. Overall, a nice spot for seafood lovers.

Some of the best service I've ever had. Great food, too…read more I went there for an event. They picked a perfect place. It's pretty quiet. There's a TV at the bar, and the bar is also in the main room, but it works. A huge shoutout to our server, Levi. One of the best in the business. He really made this an extra special experience for us. We all had various rolls, and they were all works of art....and yes, they were delicious. I had cheesecake for dessert. Probably the best cheesecake I've ever had. Nice 'n light. Perfect!! There's a social hour, which I'm guessing is another name for happy hour, daily from 5-7 pm with a nice variety of food and drink specials. They have parking on the side of the building. That's a huge plus in that area. Worth checking out.

If I could give The Red Fish more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! My partner and I dined here in…read morecelebration of our anniversary, and we could not have had a better experience. The hostess was super kind and led us to a table right next to a beautiful olive tree in the main seating area, which made for a very comfortable vibe and a lovely view. Our server, Levi, provided outstanding service throughout the night and was super knowledgeable and attentive. He was honestly the main reason we had such a lovely time, as his energy was great and he was constantly checking in on us and making sure we were satisfied with everything. To drink, we had the Yuzu Whiskey Sour and the Melrose Passionfruit Martini, both of which were refreshing, delicious, and paired well with our food selection. I also had a Raspberry Breeze mocktail, which was sweet, tart, and bubbly! To eat, we started with the Rock Shrimp, which had a great spicy flavor and crunch to it. We also tried the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, which I liked, but I think the price on this item is a little steep, and you might be better off ordering another roll or menu item. For rolls, we ordered the Crunchy, the Tiger, the Lemon, and the Killer. Of these, my favorite had to be the Killer, as it was super fresh and had a great kick to it. Chef Salvador graciously sent over some Bluefin Tuna and Yellowtail nigiri for my partner and me to try, and it was such a thoughtful gesture and delicious treat for us. We were also kindly given a key lime pie to end our meal and celebration on a sweet note. The presentation for everything was lovely, and I really enjoyed the little radish stars! Overall, the fish is among the best and freshest I've had, the drinks are great, and the service is unmatched; I truly felt catered to and cannot wait for my next experience here! Thank you, Levi, Chef Salvador, and everyone at the Red Fish for an unforgettable anniversary dinner!

I guess it's supposed to be iconic but I think I wouldn't loose sleep if I never come here. If…read moreyou're into Hollywood and star culture, then I guess giving a try is worth it. Vibey, yes. Not upscale fine dining tho. Food is decent just not memorable to come back. This place is known for celebrities spotting. Food are great, not phenomenal tho. Oyster is fresh, the lobster cappelletti is delicious. Bread is not stale and comes in a variety of different forms. Alcohol is not watered down, signature cocktail menus are decent for a restaurant. The cioppino is basically a seafood boil with bay mix that comes with brazino/ shrimp/ scallops/ mussels/ clams etc. I don't think it's outstanding, standard. Service is decent, we came here for birthday celebration and there's a free dessert on the house too with the candles. We made reservation tho, not sure how walk-in works for here. Interior would passes off as a $$-$$$ restaurant instead of a standard $$$ restaurant. I think their celebrity clientele and history contributes to their brand so they could come off as a so called fancy restaurant. Would I come back for drinks? Maybe, if I happen to be nearby. Would I come here specifically for the food, I'm not sure. Is it disappointing? No. Food is decent, not transformational or memorable. Interior is its own thing- dimmed, intimate, classy white cloth Italian old school restaurant. But I would have plenty of other options to go within the same price tag, running into a Hollywood producer or actors aren't a priority for me when it comes to dining out. Even with the price point, their food still delivers. After the meal, I left with "Ok cool, where are we going next time?", instead of "I HAVE to come back again".

I just can't believe the owners and chef's don't read the reviews or just don't care!…read moreTheir food is really bad no taste at all! They are in it just to charge a lot for tasteless food!!

LADiDa is the rooftop/poolside restaurant at the SLS Hotel. SLS was famed French designer Philippe…read moreStarck's first American hotel, opened back in late 2008. The rooftop space has been refreshed, but clearly with Starck's vision in mind. I recall back in 2009, the 2 small pools were surrounded by huge framed mirrors and paintings, which limited the space for seating/lounging and had a claustrophobic feel even though you were outdoors. The space is now open, with a more dedicated area for the restaurant and bar, and several types of seating/lounging options around the pool. LADiDa is open for lunch and dinner daily and a weekend brunch that I think is new-ish and being heavily promoted. LADiDa and the 10-seat omakase Sushi by Scratch are the only hotel dinner options, but there's a huge variety of restaurants surrounding the hotel. I enjoyed a decent lunch at LADiDa after I was able to check-in early at the hotel. It seems anyone enjoying the pool deck can order off the lunch menu; much of the lunch menu is hand-held food. This may not be the case at dinner and brunch. The servers must attend to the entire pool deck, so service was quite slow and inattentive, although very friendly. Note all the hotel's restaurants have an automatic 20% gratuity added. I don't know exactly where the kitchen is; it's not on the pool deck, as there's only a small tent that the servers go into when not on the deck. The restrooms are one level below, so maybe the kitchen's there too? I sat in the dedicated dining area, luckily under an umbrella in the 90 degree heat. Alas, many of the tables had no shade, a lunch/brunchtime problem. I ordered a "Buzz Free" Zero Spritz and a chicken avocado sandwich with fries. The plates and drinkware of course are reusable plastic, the utensils are disposable plastic. Condiments come in single-use packaging. The spritz was very refreshing. The sandwich was fine, with a good amount of chicken and avocado, plus tomato, onions, truffle aioli and serrano chili slices I was able to pick out (I'm a spice wimp when it comes to heat). The fries were thin and crisp. Overall a pleasant meal. I'd come back to try dinner and brunch if there was adequate shade.

I had the risotto with split pea. Absolutely delicious. Creamy with the right amount of Parmesan…read morecheese. I also had the pork/veal/beef meatballs with a red pepper sauce. Also a 5 star dish. Only drawback is the kitchen is located on the ground floor and the restaurant is on the 4th floor. The food came lukewarm.

Came here for dinner with my wife. And to be honest , I was a little concerned since they have all…read morethese different cuisines on their menu. But everything was absolutely great ! We started with hamachi crudo which is a must and then we had the miso yuzu spinach salads which is one of the best salads ever had. For mains we had the lamb chops and the Wagyu kebab and both were amazing ! The vibe is great and the place looks beautiful. Service was excellent as well (our server was Kevin) Highly recommend!

Food - 2 Ambiance - 8…read moreService - 9 We came here for a birthday dinner. The appetizers seemed like they were identical to the Costco frozen food section. We were underwhelmed by the food. This place is for drinks and entertainment.