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Rachel D.

Really nice people with tasty food. This review is primarily for the restaurant on the 3rd floor of the LA Athletic Club. We got brunch. The food was pretty good and I LOVE that they had fresh squeezed OJ. It's a beautiful space, wish I could become a member of their gym. Everything I saw was very nice!

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Chase A.

The menu is short and to the point. I've never had anything short of an exceptional experience here. Never had a drink until today. The espresso martini is delightful. Loved the presentation--3 half coffee beans floated atop the foam. Wonderful!

This is one of the worse places to eat in DTLA. The food is not good.

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Girl & The Goat - Beet Salad

Girl & The Goat

4.4(2.5k reviews)
1.3 mi•Arts District, Downtown

We have a long history with this restaurant, having been blown away by Stephanie Izard's flagship…read moreChicago location back in 2011. Naturally, we were thrilled when the Los Angeles location opened a few years back in the Arts District, but our first few visits left us disappointed. While the food was always good, the service felt kind of arrogant and snooty. GATG subsequently fell off our dining radar. However, a recent invitation to a private group event completely turned things around. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was flawless--starting with a warm welcome at the hostess stand and continuing with the incredibly attentive, friendly servers assigned to our room. Because it was a set menu for our party of 12, we ended up trying several dishes we wouldn't normally order on our own, and every single one was spectacular. The creative cocktails were equally impressive. While the location is, for us anyway, still a bit off the beaten path, the space itself is beautiful, featuring a gorgeous blend of indoor and outdoor seating. Our private dining room was lovely and comfortably hosted our group, though it could probably fit a few more. If you are looking to host a small group event with great vibes, stellar food, and top-tier service, I highly recommend giving them a look.

What a unique experience! great find in the arts district. They do have parking too. Located in a…read morecorner sport at the Mateo. Space has open feel with high ceilings. Both indoor and outdoor seating and a private room for small parties too Food is so unique. you can do an all vegan thing here if you choose. it's like an asian fusion of it california twist the ingredients are so fresher and the flavors so balanced. Dishes look small, but packed with so much flavor. Lots of fresh vegetables that are not over cooked so it is quite filling. definitely have to get the beet salad, pork shank, and sprouted cauliflower service was so pleasant. They explained everything and were quick to serve our group

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Girl & The Goat - Whole Branzino

Whole Branzino

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Skirt Steak

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Redbird - Main Dining Room

Redbird

4.1(2.1k reviews)
0.7 mi•Downtown
•$$$

My girlfriend and I came to the Redbird last night after the Vibiana concert. We sat in the lounge…read morearea since the kitchen was going to be closing soon. The lounge was very cozy but we also came when it was winding down. We both ordered the burger. The waitress came back and asked if we wanted to order something different since they were out of buns. We thought about it and ask do you think the Chef could just make it without the bun. She went and asked and they could. That burger protein style wrapped in the lettuce was SO GOOD. I woke up thinking about it. Thank you again Chef for accommodating that. Also we had the roasted figs, mmmm really enjoy them as well. Thank you again for ending our night with a lovely bite to eat.

Unfortunately, my experience at Redbird was disappointing, especially for a restaurant that…read morepresents itself as an upscale dining establishment. From the very beginning, the service was unwelcoming. The hostess was neither friendly nor attentive. She simply pointed us toward our seats without saying a single word, making us feel as though our presence didn't matter. Our waiter wasn't much better. He seemed to have difficulty understanding what we wanted to order, and whenever we asked a question, he kept pushing his own suggestions instead of listening to our preferences. I first ordered an iced latte, which was awful. It tasted like cold milk with barely a splash of coffee. When I explained that I didn't want it, the waiter took it away with even more attitude. As for the food, it was a mixed experience. The ricotta blueberry pancakes were enormous and fluffy, but finding an actual blueberry in them felt like a treasure hunt. The duck confit was decent, while the goat cheese tartine was beautifully presented and tasted quite good. Unfortunately, a few decent dishes cannot make up for such poor hospitality. Service is one of the most important aspects of a high-end restaurant, and Redbird completely failed in that department. I will not be returning.

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Redbird - Apples to Oranges | The Plain Truth About the Best Seeds Cocktail Collection

Apples to Oranges | The Plain Truth About the Best Seeds Cocktail Collection

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Shishito Peppers

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Manuela - Manuela now open for curbside pick up and delivery via Tock.

Manuela

4.2(2.4k reviews)
1.2 mi•Arts District, Downtown
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Manuela is one of the finest restaurants I've been to in a while. Everything was exquisite from the…read moremoment my group arrived. We were a party of 6 for dinner. We started with two recommended "must haves" - biscuits and cornbread. For 6 people, you only need two servings of each. Beautifully displayed. The evenly, golden brown cornbread, topped with a healthy dollop of soft creamy butter, melted in your mouth. The biscuits were light and flaky - you can see the gently layers as if it were a French croissant. Since we all wanted either chicken, pork chop and steak, we ordered one of each which was plenty for the 6 of us to share. The half chicken was so tender and popped with juice. Same with the pork chop which is hard to cook without being dry and tough. I cannot speak for the steak but those that devoured it said it was cooked to perfection. We ordered an assortment of vegetable side dishes to share - a chef that can turn vegetables into something so delectable that would make every taste bud in your mouth jump for joy, is heaven sent. Service was equally top-notch. The ambiance, with smooth music in the background and the perfect volume level where you all can have a comfortable conversation without trying to talk over loud noise. Lovely indoor or semi-outdoor dining seating. It was a memorable evening with fine cuisine & friends. Cheers to the chef and staff that made it magical.

I live right around the corner to Manuela and I would have to say it's my go to spot…read more You can just walk in and get a seat at the bar. The bartenders are chills and super accommodating. The ambiance is refreshing to see in Arts District. The food is great but you HAVE to get their biscuits and/or their cornbread.

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Manuela - Now offering Wine & Beer for takeaway and delivery.  Visit our website for more details.  manuela-la.com

Now offering Wine & Beer for takeaway and delivery. Visit our website for more details. manuela-la.com

Manuela - Ocean Trout Tartare, Red Onion, Capers, Bronze Fennel, Colatura Vinaigrette, Garlic Toast

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Manuela - Black Beans Chilaquiles, Crema, Fried Egg, Radish, Cilantro, Queso FrescoChilaquiles

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Dunsmoor - Edna's Sour-Milk Cornbread

Dunsmoor

4.3(720 reviews)
4.9 mi•Glassell Park
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I went on a Saturday night without reservations hoping for a spot as they had mentioned on the…read morewebsite that walk ins were welcome. Of course there were no tables especially at peak hour, and they were fully committed for the night. I was disappointed, but they offered to go to the wine bar in the back of the room, which was OK as they had an item on the menu that I wanted to try anyways namely hanger steak which is my favorite cut of beef. Unfortunately, there was a wait at the bar too and it was first come first serve so you wait like a hawk for a chair at the bar. Guests were not rushing to finish their dinner so I saw the wait jumping to more than half an hour at the bar. After talking to Savannah the manager, she unlocked one of the tables at the back, which is usually used by guests waiting to be seated in the main dining room or others playing chess offered by the restaurant?! We ordered following the Australian bartender's advice, the baby albacore appetizer ,Edna's corn bread and the hanger steak. With some bad luck tonight, there was a birthday party of eight or ten people waiting to be seated in the main dining room and they were standing with their back right in our face laughing and conversing very loudly. I was reluctant to ask the bartender to move them away as we had the view of their back for almost the whole dinner. The baby albacore came swiftly and was very good enhanced with a ginger root relish and shallots for $21. The sour milk corn bread was the highlight of the dinner and was not as heavy as some have said., specially if shared. The hanger steak ($49) ordered medium rare was good and the duck fat potatoes tasty . The green peppercorn sauce of the steak was too runny and salty. This piece of meat could have used a different type of peppercorn sauce, maybe with the addition of crème fraîche to cut on the salt and thicken the end result. Savannah and the bartender were the star of the show tonight. Thank you!

While visiting family in Cali we decided to come to this place due to all the positive reviews and…read moretwo items we said we had to try. I will say parking is definitely different from where we live but you are able to do valet parking if you like. It was kind of tight in the restaurant, the tables are close together but the vibe and the music playlist was amazing!! WuTang Forever!!!! I was dancing in my chair the entire time. Our waitress was kind and explained the menu when we had questions. The food was good, I don't think two of my family members normally go to places like this so they were unsure of what to get but ended up liking their entrees. Around the table we ordered the Wagyu Beef Tartare , famous cornbread and the tomato Caesar as appetizers then whole fish dish, the steak and bone marrow which was the main reason my son wanted to try this place, a chicken and bean dish and some kind of stew if I'm not mistaken. All in all our entrees weren't bad. Now for dessert we had the sticky date pudding and also the seasonal ice cream both were delicious!!! If ever in the area stop in a give them a try.

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Dunsmoor - Warm hearth of Dunsmoor

Warm hearth of Dunsmoor

Dunsmoor - Dressed Lettuces: herbs, vinaigrette | $13

Dressed Lettuces: herbs, vinaigrette | $13

Dunsmoor - Edna's Sour-Milk Cornbread: white cheddar, hatch chile, cultured butter, honey | $21

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Edna's Sour-Milk Cornbread: white cheddar, hatch chile, cultured butter, honey | $21

Republique

Republique

4.2(8.1k reviews)
5.2 mi•Hancock Park
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What a fantastic place! It took me working with an…read moreex-employee of Republique to even find out this place existed. His advice: "go in the morning, their cakes and pastries are killer; a long line forms even before they open, it will be worth it" it's hard to not go broke here, they have sometimes unusual combinations of pastries that are always incredible! Their chocolate + salted caramel cake is my husbands fav. its a bit much for me but I cannot deny its beauty and quality. I love all the passion fruit desserts, their danishes, anything with Caramel. Come hungry, eat something here, take some home. When dining in I've loved a slice of their quiche of the day, they give you a nice side salad with a zesty dressing, I also love ordering the baguette with salted slow-churned cultured butter (Rodolphe Le Meuiner Beurre de Baratte) and jam - simple but WOW! Fantastic place for those coming to LA for the first time, the building is just gorgeous, and for those who live in LA: you should come! I love a good french pastry, I don't come in often but when I do I am always satisfied

The French toast is out of this world!…read more I first visited République about 5-6 years ago for brunch, and the food was pretty bad. I recently went back to try their famous French toast, but they were sold out that day. We ended up ordering a burger, kimchi fried rice, and adobo fried rice, and all three were mediocre at best. A few weeks later, I gave them another shot, and OMG, the French toast was so good! It was crispy on the outside and very soft on the inside. Hands down, one of the best French toasts I've ever had! The other dishes I tried were disappointing, but the French toast alone made me glad I came back. Just make sure to get there early before they sell out!

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Republique
Republique
Republique

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Linden - Duck Fat Fries

Linden

4.3(289 reviews)
5.1 mi•Hollywood

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! :)

We enjoyed the meal "family style" and shared... because all of the portions are big enough to…read moreshare(!) What we enjoyed: -Breaking Bread ($23) - cornbread, herbed focaccia, an everything bagel paired with fried chicken butter, schmaltz cream cheese, and extra virgin seasoned olive oil. It sounds like a standard dish, but it was actually fun to eat. My friend described it as "familiar but just a little fancy." -For Goodness Steak ($54) - 8 oz. NY Strip steak served with pomme purée and wilted spinach. Prepared just right, and such a quality cut of steak. I love it when the meats melt in your mouth. -Linden Burger ($34) - An elevated burger because it's topped with scallion slaw, French onions, white cheddar, and lemon garlic aioli. All of those elements really come together when you have a bite. I asked for this medium well. No meal is complete without SIDES: -The Macaroni Pie ($12) and Herbed Duck Fat Fries ($21) I tell you, that macaroni pie was indulgent (bring your lactase enzyme pills), and I swear there's a hint of sweetness. The fries were insane, six thick long sticks hand-cut, served with lemon caviar aioli. Crispy on the exterior and soft on the inside and cooked in duck fat, I presume. Such a great flavor!! I can't believe this is on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, I really expect a nice space like this with an intimate feeling and nice attentive servers to be on the west side or nestled in the hills somewhere. Everything was delicious, and I want to come back and try more dishes. I agree with my friend that there was a great feeling that the restaurant brought. I don't know if they come out and sing happy birthday on request or anything like that, but this feels like a space to take someone for a special birthday meal.

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Linden - The perfect date night or intimate dinner

The perfect date night or intimate dinner

Linden - Lobster Frites

Lobster Frites

Linden - Fire Roasted Broccolini

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Fire Roasted Broccolini

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