A fancy place inside the Museum of Motion Picture Academy is ok. Try to order the salmon and hamburger, but they were out, so ordered the KFC sandwich, which is simply a bbq chicken sandwich. There is a side order of fries. The bbq sauce is very good. It has a little kick to it. The sandwich was ok. However, the fries were very good. They coated the potatoes before frying them. The fries were light golden brown. It was crunchy and fried to perfection. I had a $9.00 bottle of Asahi beer. The lunch was $44.00 with tax and tips. An expensive lunch in deed. Ray out. read more

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We had THE most wonderful lunch at delightful Fanny's! Everything was exceptional. The food (taste and presentation) was superb. The Marilyn cocktail was heavenly, and the service was absolutely excellent, truly outstanding. Aida, Max, Cynthia, Valentin and the chef: they were all gracious and warm and welcoming and just entirely incomparable. This was one of those dining experiences that will always be a treasured memory. read more

This place is genuinely impressive. The room, the service, the food, the cocktails with the ridiculous pun names, the whole thing works. I was honestly surprised by how much I liked it, especially being inside a museum. Usually that setup makes you brace for something either too precious or too forgettable. This was neither. The ambiance is excellent. It feels considered without being stiff, polished without feeling dead. The service was dialed in, warm and attentive, and the food was strong enough that we ended up ordering a lot of the menu just to keep seeing what else they could do. Most of it delivered. Big flavors, thoughtful presentation and enough personality to make the meal feel memorable instead of just expensive. The only real miss was the lobster Cobb. The lobster itself was phenomenal, but the rest of the salad felt strangely careless, like a Costco vegetable tray got dressed up and sent out under a better name. It was the one dish that didn't belong with the rest of the experience. But nothing is perfect. And one bad salad does not undo a meal this good. I'll absolutely be back. Probably more than I should. read more

I can only speak on the coffee side of Fanny's since I recently went there several times while I was working nearby. I got a latte each time and was extremely satisfied. They made an actual latte, not a capuccino, which is something that happens to me at a lot of cafes. They use Manufactory coffee. The temperature was perfect and they even made a foam design on a takeout cup with lid! Service was friendly and quick even when there was a line. They also make drinks for the restaurant, so this was impressive. One of the days I also got a Heath Bar cookie which was huge and delicious. It lasted for several snacks and I like the texture and flavor choice. read more

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Had a great experience at Fanny's at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures! The ambiance was classy with a beautiful touch in lighting that made the whole restaurant feel warm, elegant, and cinematic, especially being right next door to the Academy Museum. The service was excellent, and our server had such a great sense of humor that made our lunch experience even better! We started with The Good, The Burrata, and The Ugly, which was super fresh and delicious. It was so good that I saved the remaining beets sauce to dip my fries lol. I ordered the Lobster Cobb Odyssey with a side of fries, and my +1 had the Fanny Brice Burger with fries. The portions were generous, everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and we left very happy and full. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're visiting the museum area! read more

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I ordered one of their specialty drinks and an olive oil pistachio cupcake. Cake was delicious and flavorful and light and dense at the same time. My drink was good but I expected more of it, not just one shot of espresso. Interior is airy and open and lovely ambience. read more

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Located inside of the museum, however, you do not need to be a guest to dine in here. The restaurant is beautiful and spacious. Service was impeccable. The food was incredible, plated beautifully, high-quality, and well worth it. They also have a variety of baked goods and desserts available for dine in or to go. The prices are fair, considering the quality and presentation. We tried a variety of their foods enjoyed all of it. Highly recommended, especially during a day touring the museum! read more

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Iconic atmosphere , enthusiastic service, and a good place to have a bite while visiting thé museum. Food is beautifully presented. The mushroom Wellington was a nice change from the usual beef, but a tad lukewarm. Thé Brussel sprouts were a huge portion, well cooked, but the dressing was a little sour. The Asian chicken salad was good. It's on the pricey side, but worth the experience. read more

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Went to Fanny's for 1st time for a birthday & hardly no one there. It was a Saturday afternoon. So it felt like we had the restaurant to ourselves for most of our visit. Ambiance is very fancy. I love it! Parking is either street or LACMA. The food was good ($$$) and the latte was ok. I always have to add sugar to mine! The staff was friendly and good service. read more

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This place is so regal AND so reliable. A good vibe and great meal are guaranteed. We started coming here in 2022...maybe I'm mistaken but I feel like this place has been a hidden gem which is why I'm reviewing it. Miss Fanny deserves her flowers. The food is good! I love the focaccia, steaks and veggie sides. I also had a lobster cobb salad here and loved it. The dining menu is pretty seasonal and changes every once in a while. Portions are good as well! Much like the dining menu, the cocktail menu rotates based on movies/themes/award season etc. but all the drinks I have had from the different menus have all been creative and delicious. The staff are considerate and make you feel valued. Can't wait to be back! good for date nights/friends nights/good cocktails/tasty food/aesthetic read more

The restaurant is beautiful and ambience is lovely. Very fitting for the Academy Museum. The food was excellent, as was our server Bridget. The French Omelette and Korean Fried chicken & waffles were both delicious Saturday brunch options and came in perfectly sized portions. The only negative aspect was the dark-haired woman (Nina?) at the host stand who took a long time to even acknowledge us, then was not very welcoming. As a patron, you don't want your initial encounter at an establishment to feel this way. Even more so as a first-time visitor to the museum as a member. Thankfully the food and waitstaff made up for her lackluster reception. read more

OK, I've been here so many times because it's in the neighborhood. But today I just got a small iced tea to go. No special teabag. Just out of a big container. Seven dollars before tax and then they want to tip so I gave 20%. Seriously? I mean, $4.75 would be an absolute rip off, but $7!!!! OMG! So over $9 for this! Absolute gouging. Rip off. read more

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I stumbled at this restaurant during my lunch break & I wondered who the gentleman was with tattoos, glasses, who wore the black polo & red apron for serving me my pizza. I really needed something to help me get through my 12 hour shift & it hit the spot! read more

Came here to eat after the free museum day at the Academy Museum. We went around 6ish (Sunday) and it was like half full. We had a reservation anyways and got seated right away. We ordered the focaccia, Caesar salad, and vodka rigatoni. Mexican cokes for drinks. All of the food was good. Our server was friendly and attentive as well. It was one of those places where you have a main server but other servers or food runners also come to check on you and make sure your plates are cleared, waters refilled, etc. so that is nice. The atmosphere is nice. Fitting decor and mood for a restaurant attached to the Academy Museum. The only downside was the water glasses could have been cleaner. They had some little particles floating around in our water. Not sure what it was, but they said they polish the glasses so I'm hoping it was just dust from the towel/napkin they used to polish the glasses. read more

I took a solo journey for the grand opening of the D line . While they offered food I wanted to sit and enjoy a meal and a beverage. I initially was thinking of taking the rapid to farmers market but this spot in the ground floor of the Academy Museum fought my eye. You can make reservations or walk in . And you do not have to pay admission to the museum to eat here . I sat at the bar and had excellent service . I ordered the deluxe burger and a 77 Sunset Strip ( Long Island substitute pineapple and grenadine for cola) everything was good the atmosphere is very nice . I won't say it is a bargain but priced completely for a similar facility. I enjoyed the experience the food and the drinks as well as the staff. read more

Food was absolutely delicious after our trip to the academy museum, but I don't think the service could have been more unfortunate. We came around 1pm and it was noticeably understaffed that day as we were sixth in line at the hostess stand where no one was attending for at least 3-4 minutes. Someone finally came and eventually put in our table request, told us we would be seated within 10-15 mins. We saw multiple empty tables that had not been cleaned. About 20 minutes at least went by before we were seated. Eventually our very nice and friendly server came, took our orders for drinks, and after they came, took our orders for appetizers. After about 10 mins, the manager came to say there would be a delay in the kitchen as they had to turn something over and then after that he came back to say the chef had to make the paste we ordered fresh. Everything just moved very slowly. Ultimately the meal took at least 2+ hours from putting our name down to leaving around 3:30pm. Ultimately we were hoping this was a one off service wise but the food was pretty fantastic! So I would definitely give it another try read more

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Pro- Location Con - Food options Taste profiles unappealing Bare tablescape Felt slightly abandoned read more

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Great customer's service and ambiance! It's inside the Academy museum of Motion Pictures. I have not visited the museum yet, waiting to go with the kids. Food wise. There are 2 sections. One sit down dining room and one for quick bite and go cafe. I got the food from the cafe as I was short on time. Got the lobster bisque and a slice of pepperoni pizza. The soup was a bit too watery. I did not taste or got any bite of lobster. It comes with crusty bread. Not worth $15 when it is watery bisque. The pizza was ok, thick slice. Not that impressive. They do have other bake good items. read more

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Came in today to emerse myself in a little culture, as it's my first visit to LACMA and the surrounding area since practically covid times. But before hitting LACMA proper, I opted for lunch at Fanny's, located within the Academy of Arts building, which is currently featuring the movie Jaws as an exhibit. The restaurant is what this review is based on. I didn't realize there were so many options within this small section alone, from the various exhibits, to the self emersion workshops to catching the numerous classic and small indie flicks-clearly enough options that cannot be accomplished in one outing, that's for sure. But again, thiis review will center on Fanny's -the service ,food, location, and or ambiance etc. Ordered the chicken and waffles-which was good, but nothing spectacular. The service was decent, and the location and atmosphere itself itself was decent, but still somewhat chaotic in a manageable type of way. Nothing that warrants (CSA) customer service All-Star stuff, 'but a solid outing overall-given that you could clearly see the servers, or bartenders were overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of people. read more

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Great ambience, beautiful seeds fantastic artwork all around the museum, and the food was absolutely terrific!

Fanny's is located in the lobby of the Academy of Motion Picture museum. There are two separate areas - a cafe space and a sit down restaurant. The cafe space is small with limited seating indoors but I'd imagine you can order there and bring it outside to the courtyard where there is more seating. We came on a rainy day so opted for the restaurant which was spacious with hints of glamour. I was surprised by the number of families with small children at the restaurant as I wouldn't say this specific museum is all that entertaining for younger kids. The host stand was empty when we arrived so we waited several minutes. As previously stated by other reviewers, the service in this restaurant needs work but the food is excellent. Chef Oh is certainly serving up some tasty, fresh ingredient dishes which I was absolutely impressed by. We had the lobster cobb salad and the brunch menu florentine. Both dishes were excellent and largely portioned. The price point is a bit high but that's to be expected at a museum restaurant. All in all, I would return if in the area. read more

The location is nice. The desserts were pretty delicious. The prices are a bit high. The soup of the day was absolutely so bland. And the clams were overcooked. The tables they provide outside were dirty - I had to wipe it down myself before using. Seemed a little chaotic inside. They could be more organized in how the food is brought out. I may go there again to try something else. Just because the location is nice next to the LACMA. read more

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WORST MATCHA EVERRRRRRRRRRR do not get matcha from here it's so shitty boo boo Waste of money read more

While visiting the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, I did not expect to have such a lovely lunch on site. Yummy pastries, perfect coffee drinks, and a trio of baguette sandwiches the likes of which I have not enjoyed since my trip to Paris way too long ago. The staff here is wonderful and the atmosphere is tres fancy yet extremely welcoming. The only downside is that it is quite pricey for what you get, but I guess that's to be expected when there aren't any other options. Considering the price of museum tickets and parking in this area, it was a bit of a wallet stretch for our family of 5. However, I think for a special occasion, it would be worth the splurge. read more

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Taking a break from the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, my wife and I had a snack of shrimp tacos at the Museum's cafe. Service was excellent, the environment was pleasant and the tacos were good. read more

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Located inside the Academy of Motion Picture Arts. It's a nice well decorated restaurant to relax before or after your museum. Just had the burger at Fanny's in LA and wow... it's seriously one of the best I've had in a long time. Juicy, flavorful, cooked just right--and the bun doesn't fall apart on you, which is a win in itself. No weird toppings, just really solid, well-done comfort food. The vibe at Fanny's is super cool too. Kinda old-school Hollywood but not in a cheesy way. It's stylish without trying too hard, and you can actually hear the people you're with (always a plus). It's the kind of place where you show up for a quick bite and end up staying way longer just because it feels good to be there. Definitely going back. That burger deserves a repeat visit. read more

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Ok so clearly everyone on staff knows how much I LOVE this place. I brought a friend here for the first time yesterday and decided to try out the Lobster Benedict, a recent addition to the menu . Absolutely gorgeous sweet bread, avocado what with a generous amount of delicious succulent, lobster. With a little adjustment temperature, this dish will be perfect. Love love love! But I have to admit I come here for the cheesecake, seriously, if you have not tried it... hands-down it's the best in Los Angeles. Just go... I have my favorite table, and the staff is just well they go above and beyond.... it's classy and it's a place you just wanna hang... just lovely. read more

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We visited here after touring the museum. And wow wow wow, the food is amazing. Soooo good, 10/10 all around. It's very clean and modern inside and the service was great. I definitely recommend! read more

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What a fabulous dinner we just had! The food was incredible. Service was on point. Our server Valentin was excellent. He was very attentive and our food came out quickly. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Wow!! What an amazing start to my day by visiting Fanny's. I had a delicious oat milk cappuccino and blueberry muffin. What really elevated my experience was the phenomenal service. I was greeted by Abby who gave me a huge smile and welcomed me in. She was so helpful in choosing food options. She also helped guide and point me out to different exhibits and things to do in the area. Annie made my coffee which was SOOO good. She greeted me with a smile and asked me about my plans for the day. I was shocked how nice everyone was! I'll definitely be back so I can have delicious food, coffee, and incredible conversations with the phenomenal workers. Thanks for making my day, Abby and Annie!! read more

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Right on the ground floor inside the Motion Picture Academy Museum, it's easy access and way worth it for the creative, trippy takes on what would otherwise be considered 'normal' menu items. I started with the BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP. Outstanding. Full of warm, autumnal spices, a hint of kick plus plump golden raisins which made it SO-Cal. Then I went for the GRILLED SEASONAL VEGETABLES. Our waitress (impish, chirping, lovely) said upon ordering; "It's zucchini, is that okay?" What came out was so much more than that. Lovingly fire-grilled zucchini slices with some sort of other-worldly sauce/seasoning, olive oil drizzle - and a fire-grilled avocado half. That was a first and it was the best. read more

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I returned to participate in the Preferred Hotels travel agent event. The venue was packed with hotel agents and they had three flapper girls for photo ops. The open bar provided some classic drinks, wine, and beer with very fast service from the bartenders. They had food available for us and all of it was excellent. My co-workers couldn't rave enough about the cheese being carved out of the big cheese wheel to add chunks to the pasta being served. read more

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This restaurant inside the Academy Museum has a celebrity casual yet sophisticated vibe. The service is wonderful. The food is exceptional. A group of five each ordered something different and one of us loved our selection. Although a bit pricey, we will definitely be back. read more

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It was the most racist restaurant my family and have ever been to. It was so obvious the clients they preferred were white. The cocktail waitress apologized twice for taking so long to serve us all the while I saw the type of service she was providing all older white customers. I had money to spend but it wasn't needed or wanted at Fanny's. Food was awful and the drinks were always late. Too hours to get served. read more

It's Christmas Eve and we just had the most disappointing meal at Fanny's. We arrived early for a 4pm reservation and were seated at 3:45pm. We order drinks and food off their basic menu. In the 5 mins it took for our drink order to arrive we have seen the table next to us ordering from a different special menu. Neither the host nor our waiter (turned waitress a few minutes into service) mentioned they were having a Christmas Eve Prix Fixe menu that started at 4pm. Really?? A party of 5 on Christmas Eve and you're not going to mention a Prix Fixe Special Menu! ?! I immediately asked if we could cancel our order that was literally just typed into the system, so we can all have the Prix Fixe. No kidding, the time is now 4:05pm. She said she tried to cancel the order but that "it's already in and sorry there's nothing she can do about it". So we proceed to wait 25 mins or so for our meals. My entree salad arrived first and another 7 minutes pass for 3 other entrees to show up. And then another few minutes for the last entree to arrive! A manager brought a dessert cookie and a sprite with apologies for the long waits. He also comp'd the burger, all very nice gestures. But seriously what a lame ordeal. Meanwhile the table next to us is enjoying this awesome special dinner and we're eating cold fries and chicken since we waited for everyone's meal to arrive before dining. To top it off the Crouching Tiger Salad was terrible. A $31 appetizer size salad with wilted overdressed spinach and chicken that had that texture of being batch cooked earlier and kept chilled to toss into later orders. If the salad had been good at least it would justify the expense. Never again... Utterly disappointing! read more

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Grabbed a quick croissant here and was really impressed by the quality of the pastry. The server was also super friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, my friend wasn't informed that the fries were battered, which would have been helpful as she was sensitive to the flour in which they were battered (I however really enjoyed them). I thought it was super worth stopping by here tho! read more

editing to respond to Jimmy's comment: I read it again and that's a lie. Like I said we didn't get a receipt of the refund and the refund was not proactively offered to me AND it still should have all been handled better. When I'm a spectator on the other side of this, the manager's response is much more telling than the review itself and I think this is another example of how poor the customer service here is especially by Jimmy. Despite the superficial claims, invalidating and blaming someone with allergies is in poor taste (pun maybe intended lol). I shouldn't have to wave my epipen for a restaurant to determine how to act about allergies. Your argument makes no logical sense and if your restaurant is proceeding with caution then the "severity" of my allergy shouldn't be a factor. Not to mention that none of this justifies a lack of customer service skills. *** STAY AWAY. We came here after a long day at the Academy museum and we were starving. The restaurant will tell you that they are booked after making you wait and will then direct you to the cafe, who will tell you that most things on the menu are no longer available before dinner time. They will find every reason to not feed you so it's best if you just go somewhere else instead of wasting your time like we did. How can they improve you ask? Lots of ways I'm sure but I can list many based on this visit. First, very clearly state what IS available on the menu instead of having customers play a guessing game and holding up the line. Second, being kind about food allergies. There is a guy named Jimmy who is supposedly the manager but is extremely rude. The other guy who took my order had already checked with the chefs regarding my allergies so we were already seated and waiting when Jimmy came up to tell me that I can't eat there AT ALL. Jimmy didn't give me the option for any accommodations (on ANY food there!) and didn't even offer to give my money back after telling me to leave! I had to request the refund which he did not provide a receipt for. It was handled so poorly and in a very upsetting manner. I also overheard him finding other reasons to tell other diners to go away so maybe they just don't want the business... so maybe this review can at least help with that. My friend cancelled her order after Jimmy told me to leave. They got her order wrong and ended up charging her more for stuff she didn't order but she decided to pay the higher amount anyway and instead planned to take the extra home. I also was charged a high amount and I even tipped well when I thought they cared about allergies before talking to Jimmy. Anyway, we both better get our money back since they refused to serve me anything due to allergies. They also didn't provide her with a receipt either time. So service is clearly a NO here. And food is clearly a huge NO also. They were out of chicken tenders which is what my kid originally wanted, and they heavily pushed the burrata which is "kind of like a salad but not really". The only entree available were the meatballs which sounded awful anyway. The ambiance is also a joke. They have these communal tables and wooden chairs which are extremely uncomfortable. There is hardly any space for strollers or mobility devices. Other patrons were also clearly frustrated with the lackluster service so they were not happy to make space for strollers to pass through an already cramped space. While we were waiting in line outside to get into the Academy museum, Fanny's also had a tent set up outside for tacos and quick service. We almost bought some of that too but after this awful experience I doubt we would try anything that has to do with Fanny's again. read more

My favorite place for lunch with friends! They have one of the best Quiches in town! Lovely sophisticated atmosphere in the midst of the wonderful Academy of Motion Picture Museum! Also have a great happy hour! Last summer during Free jazz nite at the LACMA they set up a wonderful taco bar outside on Fridays. read more

Love the Ambiance and Service! The Food is usually pretty good (the potato side were unseasoned, the Wellington is amazing) the cocktails are a real standout! My only issue is the last three times we've been theres been items they are sold out of, nothing major but felt important to note! read more

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The location is a beautiful dining room located on the ground floor of The Academy Museum fit for Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly. But you can also go dressed more casually as well. The food was spectacular and worthy of an academy reward. And to boot, the dishes are named after movies, which makes it super fun. To start was The Good, The Burrata and The Ugly, which was a refreshing palate cleanser of apples, burrata, with very finely chopped onions on top. I had the Fanny Brice Burger which was the perfect burger and hit the spot. My husband had the Cool Hand Wellington, a twist on the traditional Wellington using portobello mushrooms instead of beef. I would say that it gave the traditional dish a run for its money. The highlight was the dessert, A Clockwork Orange, which was a beautifully constructed pastry with fresh orange flavoring and a shortbread-like cake. The service was also top notch. Highly recommend!! read more

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