I finally got a reservation for one of the hardest restaurants to get into in LA for my foodie friend and I. YES, the hype is absolutley worth it. The location is very unique. It is in a secluded neighborhood with plenty of parking. The outside of the restaurant is very quiet, but once you enter, it is dim lighting, loud music, the sound of the bartenders shaking up drinks, and lots of laughter. I came on a Tuesday night, and everything was great, but the service could have been better from our server who was not as attentive. I think each time we had to flag her down because she passed by our table so quickly. We had to order the garlic bread, loaded potato fritters, ode to chez cheeseburger, and the skillet cookie. ALL of it was so delicious. -The garlic bread was so warm and soft. In each bite you got a bite of the warm butter and garlic. -The potato fritters were so unique. It was extra loaded with parmesan cheese, and the cream cheese was so fluffy, it made every bite enjoyable. I suggest opening it up to get a bite of the chives and bacon also. I also tasted a hint of lime zest in each bite. -The burger was my favorite of all. This burger was so juicy and tasty. I was very impressed with the juiciness of the thick patty that was in the burger. The bun was so warm and soft. It had a unique taste that could have come from the fondue or the onions. The burger is big enough to split. I highly recommend trying it out. -The skillet cookie honestly had me lost for words. Each bite was delicious from the warm cookie, rich cold vanilla ice cream, and the salt flakes on top. Do not skip on this dessert. As for drinks, my friend got an orange wine, and I got an old fashioned. Both were perfect to our liking. There was plenty of bar seating available for walking in. I think this will be my go-to girls' late night out spot or elevated happy hour spot! Try getting that reservation or grab a seat at the bar. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Fantastic spot, fantastic vibes, fantastic happy hour. Really pleased to have a new spot to descend on. We went for happy hour: $10 burgers, martinis and margaritas. My friend arrived early and waited in line outside. I got there right at 5, as he was first in line. We were seated quickly. The founders of Hermon's have really created a special place. Upscale but not pretentious, and the resonance of community is undeniable: a crowd diverse in every way. I saw mothers and daughters, families with their kids, people on dates. Our waitress (I'm forgetting her name) was lovely, conversational and helpful. Cheeseburgers were good, maybe a bit under rare but delicious, and the martinis arrived in frosty glasses. (For some reason I suddenly feel like I'm writing the Marilyn Hagerty Olive Garden review now) I wouldn't call it a 'newest hot spot in LA' -- I don't think that was the intent here. Hot spots grow warm, then cold. It feels like Hermon's is more of a slow burn, in the best way possible. As we were walking out, the way the light streamed in through the front curtains surprised me with its beauty, throwing an older man in a fedora into backlight. 'Lit by Storaro, tungsten through muslin,' I said, which was probably saying less about reality and more about leaving a restuarant with good vibes made great. read more

have been trying to get a resy here since it opened and its IMPOSSIBLE. tried to walk in at opening, they opened at 5 and came at 5:10 pm (there was already a line) and had to wait an hour once seated we ordered everything we saw rec online, got the - green goddess salad, garlic bread, scallop crudo, two sheet vongole, burger, lemon baked alaska. everything was just fine LOOL. if anything the vongole was super unique and ive never really had anything like that before- creamy, and zesty with clams read more

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10/10!!! It's rare to have a spot where you get lost in the experience. Been here twice now. Once with foodie bestie girlfriends (table) and now with my husband (bar) and both were amazing experiences. Todd was our server this time around and embodied class, style, and smoothness. We had the best date night. Highly rec the the mole Negroni, yuzu marg, snap peas, loaded potato, and rib eye. Wine was excellent. My husband said Todd was "an absolute stud". Can't recommend enough. Can't wait to return with more friends. read more

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5 STARS. I find it really interesting that there's reviews where people either absolutely love this place or dont. The swing is wild, but I had an amazing meal here, so lets get to it. Make a reservation. I got lucky and just checked a few days out, and must have caught it when someone canceled their reservation, so the resy gods were on my side. Showed up, had a little tiny wait while they prepared the table, but was seated promptly. Came in blind, so asked the server was she suggested, so we ran with it. Lets get to the food: Loaded Potato Fritter: Pure fire. Get it and make sure to add the trout roe because it will take it to another level. This was crispy, dense, and light at the same time. The cream cheese cloud mixed w the trout roe is an experience you'll just have to try. Get this. Steak Tartare: They do not skimp on the tartare here. The beef was perfectly tender with an easy chew. and was packed w flavor and a perfect kick of spice. I could eat this everyday. Get this. Tuna Crudo: Super fresh tuna, and that tangerine kosho was a chefs kiss ingredient to add another level of flavor to such a simple dish. Whole Grilled branzino: This was the star of the show. honestly next level. Get a piece of one of the chili roasted tomotos popped on top with a bite of the super light flakey top of the branzino, but also the ridiculously pillowy meat of the actual fish and you transcend to one of the best branzinos in the entire city. Get this. Steak and Frites: This was the only thing that was a bit standard. The Fries were good, and the steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, but the au poivre sauce could have use a bit more oomph of flavor. Overall an experience of a meal, and I love a meal that takes you places. One of the best meals and new restaurants in LA. but yes its extremely annoying and hard to get a reservation here, which i can see why when ppl struggle to get a reservation they expect the world when they get in, but trust me this is THE spot. read more

Wow what a mind blowing experience here. Hermons definitely lives up to ALL the hype and no wonder why it's sooooo hard to find a reservation on Resy. The ambience is incredible and the service was also amazing. They really know what they're doing. The bar in the middle is beautiful and so welcoming for walkins. Food highlights for appetizers are tuna crudo, potatoes pave - make sure to get the trout crudo on it (kinda taste like lox and bagels but better), and the beef tartar which has a spicy kick to it! The potatoes are likely the best potatoes I've ever had in my life!! For main, we LOVED the branzino!!!! Wow the tomatoes on top were so sweet and delicious. They paired this dish sooooo well with the sauce and dill on top. definitely a MUST TRY!!!! I thought they steak frites was good but I've had better- maybe the sauce was a little light on it. Yuzu margarita was also so delishhhhh!!!!! I'm already looking for a resy to book to go back :) read more

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Got a res at Hermon's on a Friday night and felt like I'd won the lottery! They are hard to snag - you either have to get lucky refreshing for a random day, or be strategic for when the reservations open up. We arrived at 5:45 and were seated promptly for our reservation. We ordered a dirty martini and yuzu marg (happy hour!) and the happy hour burger, as well as the tuna crudo, loaded potato fritter, snap peas, and two sheet vongole. We originally wanted fries and garlic bread, but our waitress suggested we swap to the potato fritter for their more quintessential dish. Drinks and crudo came out first and quickly. The crudo was fresh and light - loved it. The drinks were strong but well-mixed. Very good! Next came the snap peas which had great flavor with the muhammara. Then we got the potato fritter. This was decadent but also very satiating. While it was yummy, it was also quite heavy, and could've done with a smidge more balance. The burger and two sheet vongole came last as our entrees. The burger was juicy and delicious. Vongole was also tasty for a few bites but the flavor profile felt similar to the potato fritter, with cream and cheese. It felt heavy quickly. We had to try dessert and opted for the lemon baked Alaska for something unique. This was tasty and the meringue was perfect. Service was excellent and the vibes were great. Next time we would order the garlic bread, steak frites, and cookie skillet and call it a day. read more

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My true rating is really a 3.5 as i had mixed feelings about my first go around. Glad to have made it down to Hermon's as reservations are not easy to come by. We actually just walked in right before they opened and was lucky enough to get a table. Garlic Bread - Probably my favorite part of dinner as usual. When you get the middle of the cuts where the garlic is, you too will fall in love. The bread had an amazing crisp on the outside and soft fluffy texture in the inside! Yellowfin Tuna Crudo - I am not sure what it was about the tuna, but I was not to impressed. A little too chewy for my liking. Branzino Collars - Loved the mix of Buffalo sauce and the branzino. Something I would not have thought of myself but it works especially when you're dipping it with blue cheese! BE WARNED - IT IS VERY BONEY SO EAT WITH CAUTION. Steak Frites - Maybe I am spoiled by my time in France but I was not as impressed with the steak. The steak was a bit rough for my liking and the sauce seemed to be missing something that I could not put my finger on. Skillet Cookie - Small cookie and ice cream - a bit pricey for what it is but always yummy and can't go wrong. Will be making a second trip here to give it another go as the vibes were there! Though maybe it was just me but I felt like our waiter was not happy to serve us that day but i know we all have bad days and that is okay! Parking - limited residential street parking but they do have valet in their parking lot. read more

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First of all, the service was PERFECT and the ambiance I would go back for. The martini was also delicious, and should be the standard on how to make a good dry dirty martini. This review is only about the food. The garlic bread was lackluster, there was not enough garlic butter but yet it was incredibly oily and salty. But while being incredibly oily, it was still dry? Very confusing. The burger had a sharp horseradish flavor (derogatory), and didn't taste of much else. The fries were spongey and ok. The citrus salad components made absolutely no sense, the croutons were dry and contributed nothing. There wasn't enough cheese to balance it properly. I felt like I was just eating a grapefruit. Overall, the restaurant needs to be a little bit more courageous with the flavors and the menu- It is definitely WAY overhyped. Go for a drink at the bar and for some celebrity watching, but skip the rest? read more

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I've been wanting to come here for awhile now and finally snagged a reservation here! We arrived just before 6pm and our server kindly squeezed in a couple happy hour drinks and their famous cheeseburger before the cutoff, which was such a nice touch. What we ordered: Garlic bread (9/10): buttery, garlicky heaven. Just order it. Chopped chicories salad (8/10): sweet and garlicky. Good, but a bit much after a few bites. Ode to Chez cheeseburger (8/10): cooked medium rare by default. Solid.. though my partner loved it more than I did. Two sheet vongole (10/10): The standout entree. Loved everything about this unique dish. Lemon baked Alaska (100/10): I may have just found my new favorite dessert. Everything felt intentional from the decor to the way the food is prepared. Also the ambiance strikes that perfect balance of cool and cozy. Definitely a strong date night spot that we will continue to visit! read more

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Had a co-worker put me on to this restaurant, which I wasn't even aware of, so decided to head over after a movie the other night. No reservations were available, tried waking in but there was an hour wait, so for on the wait-list anyways and was she to get a take in about 25 minutes. Not bad. Started off with cocktails because that's just what we do. The Mai Tai was your traditional Mai Tai with the runs, Curacao and orgeat. Good flavor and loved the presentation. The blood orange daiquiri was different but also has good flavor. Seems the Daiquiri changes based on fruit in season, which is fun. For food, we started with the scallop crudo. Scallops were perfect, the tangerine didn't give an overbearing citrus flavor while the red onion have some texture. But the dish also didn't necessarily stand out as being memorable, but was still good and fresh. For entrees we went with the vongole and the burger. The vongole was very interesting, didn't think I've had anything like it before. Almost like if a lasagna and a pizza had a baby. So much going on and so much forgot with the clams, guanciale, parm, crab and breadcrumbs for texture. Just a really yummy entree. The burger was also very good and definitely passes the eyeball test when it is sitting right in front of you. The meat is covered in a soubise fondue which adds so much forgot and richness to each bite. A very good burger. Overall, great newer restaurant to the Los Angeles food scene. Drinks were quiet, as was the good, and service was great as well. Definitely a nice place to take a date or meet with friends for a couple drinks. So grab a reservation, sit down and enjoy! read more

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If I only had the burger, I would give this place five stars. I don't even like onions on my burger, but they just fit so perfectly and they're grilled enough where you don't feel the texture of them if you're kind of a raw onion hater like me. They just add to this perfect tasting burger. The steak and frites were fantastic. We got way more shrimp than we bargained for with the coconut fried tiger prawns and then those potatoes! They call them potato fritters but it's really potato pavé. Good lord! We end with the Alaskan meringue with its cold center was superb. My friend ordered the tiny tini and she said it's her perfect cocktail. It's just her size; she doesn't like a full drink and that one was perfect. Can't wait to go back and try something else and maybe just have another one of those burgers. I also want to sit up at that bar because it's absolutely gorgeous. I've never seen a restaurant where the expediting area was inside the bar area. Interesting. read more

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The hype is finally real! Usually a new restaurant opens and everyone talks about how great it is and then it inevitably falls short.....AND THAT IS NOT HERMON'S. What a meal! Everything was amazing, but the Two Sheet Vongole is truly special. It's fun to eat, it's everything you love and a clam pasta without having to pick the clams out of shells, the flavors are bright and savory. The Baked Alaska is fantastic with so much meringue it's like what you thought eating a cloud would be like when you were a kid. The Loaded Potato Fritters will make you smile so much. And the drinks were bangarang. Service is A+++. Everyone is so nice, so happy, so thrilled to be there. The staff is just really kind and clearly love being a part of this team and it makes the place feel really special. Ambiance - fantastic. The lighting was warm, the music was low, the booths were packed with smiling people. I dunno ya'll - feels like a GEM. read more

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My husband and I had an absolutely spectacular meal here. Had to make the reservation a couple weeks ahead of time, but it was well worth it. The restaurant itself is beautiful, dimly lit, and cozy. The service was very attentive and friendly. We started off with a Garibaldi cocktail and a Chef's 50/50 martini. Both drinks were fantastic, and the blue cheese olives in the martini were amazing. For food, we ordered the chicory salad and fries to start. The salad was so simple but incredible - we wanted to save some to take home but we couldn't stop eating it!! It was basically a riff on a Caesar salad but with chicories instead, and was piled high with shaved parm. The fries were also perfect, served with ketchup and an addictive horseradish mayo. I think they might have been lightly battered because they were extra tasty and crunchy like curly fries. For mains, we had the two sheet vongole pasta and the mushroom bourguignon. The vongole was a fun concept - a thin pasta sheet with a creamy and lemony clam sauce. I just wished there were a bit more sauce on it. The mushroom bourguignon was a hearty dish - tender mushrooms over a rich and buttery polenta. We really enjoyed it. We were too full for dessert at this point so we didn't get anything, but I'd like to try the Baked Alaska next time! We just shared a yuzu margarita as a nightcap before heading out. It was good, but the yuzu flavor was not prominent enough - would skip that next time. For us, while everything was great, the highlights of the evening were the 50/50 martini, chicory salad, and fries. Overall, the meal was really memorable, and we're looking forward to the next time we can return! read more

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Tried Hermon's after hearing a lot of hype and it didn't quite live up to expectations. The steak frites was the main draw, but it came out a bit dry and noticeably underseasoned, which was disappointing for a dish that's usually pretty hard to mess up. The overall experience wasn't bad, just nothing that stood out enough to justify all the buzz. Service and ambiance were fine, but the food didn't quite deliver the wow factor I was expecting. Probably wouldn't rush back. read more

Amazing experience full stop. Service was so friendly and warm, and the host was really lovely as well. As for the food, it definitely lived up to the hype- salad, garlic bread, potato (with roe!!) and branzino were all excellent and the baked Alaska was a wonderful end to the meal. Hard to get a reservation but it seemed doable for the walk ins if you come first thing. Just go! read more

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Hermon's is 5 star all the way! Everything about this small bistro is special and unique. The interior is an upscale, gorgeous knock out. Cozy plush booths, jewel tones and warm wood accents. Service is welcoming and friendly. Talented bartenders and a great happy hour. 5-6pm. Their Yuzu margaritas are really delicious. The fried chicken sandwich is crispy heaven and large enough to share. Snap Peas were unexpectedly delicious. Hermon's got everything right in this wonderful neighborhood Bistro! read more

Really cool space. Came on a chill Wednesday evening. Sat in a small booth but would love to sit at the bar next time. Had several items Focaccia Potato Branzino Collars Snap peas Vongole All were delicious. Focaccia was soft but nice texture and really flavorful. Vongole was probably my fav. Nice small menu doesnt feel overwhelming but you want to try more when you leave. Server was really nice and attentive. read more

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This place does it right! Great wine selection for the those who know the difference between the old world and the new. The crudo is delicious but if I had to pick one of the raw fish apps, I'd take the tuna carpaccio in a heart beat. The steak tartare was delicious. Service with bbq chips so you definitely get the Smokey bbq flavor. I'd definitely order that again. The steak frites is delicious. Fries cooked in tallow which always hits. The two sheets dish was surprisingly delicious. You can't miss out on that. The burger was "fantastic" per a burger connoisseur/chef. And the cookie was great. I wish I would have tried the garlic bread and maybe the loaded potato. Looked delicious. Most restaurants are great but a server can really elevate your experience and that's what we got. We had the pleasure of being attended by Bennett and he was great to us. Put it this way, if the food was trash we would still come back for him. Great service. If you have time , definitely stop in. You won't be disappointed. read more

Hermon's - Steak tartare - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

New French bistro that recently opened on the edge of Highland Park. Hermon's is the latest spot from Last Word Hospitality--the group behind Rasarumah, Barra Santos, and Found Oyster, to name a few--and opened in early December. Having tried (and loved) Found Oyster, I went in with high expectations for Hermon's that, unfortunately, were not quite met. We walked in on a Friday around 7pm to put our name down and were squeezed into one of the last available seating slots around 9pm. We killed time and returned at 9pm for our reservation, only to stand in front of the maître d' stand for about an hour while waiting for the table to clear, be paid out, and reset. At that point, we were well past our reservation time--after already waiting two hours to begin with. I understand the restaurant is new, we were walk-ins, and it was a busy Friday night, but the wait felt excessive. That said, the service was excellent and the ambiance was lovely. Our server was attentive and very thorough when it came to allergies at the table. As for the food--it didn't quite live up to the standard set by their sister restaurants. The coconut tiger prawns were the standout: a perfect appetizer to share, with tender, substantial prawns and a flavorful sweet chili sauce. Unfortunately, everything after that felt fairly standard and not particularly memorable. The garlic bread proportions were a bit off--too much bread and not enough garlic butter. The steak frites were good, but nothing especially noteworthy. We initially wanted to try the baked Alaska, but by the time we were seated, they were already sold out for the night. We opted for the skillet cookie instead, which leaned more toward a soft pudding topped with ice cream. Overall, I was really looking forward to trying Hermon's--especially after building up an appetite during the long wait--but it didn't quite hit the mark. The real SAVING GRACE of the experience was Patrick at the maître d' stand. He was incredibly attentive, funny, and personable--and even stopped by our table after we were seated to engage in some playful banter, which truly stood out. One additional note: there isn't much within walking distance if you're waiting for a table or want to grab a drink before or after, aside from Capri. read more

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The food was so good we didn't have reservations so we waited for an hour. Went to a bar first then went back here. Pretty good and we will be back tomorrow to try the burger and other stuff. read more

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Got in on a late reservation at 10:15, some items were sold out by the time we got there but the bolognese, citrus salad and steak frites were delicious. Will be back soon. read more

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Handsome, hip spot with great martinis in a very cool building. I like the hamburger and the fish.

My boyfriend lives walking distance from this place and we've been EYEING it during construction--it did not disappoint! The wait was a bit excruciating (we put our names down at 5:30 and got seated at 9:00pm) but that's to be expected for a highly anticipated restaurant opening that was featured in multiple local publications. The food certainly made up for it! It helped that we got to pass the time at home a block away. They were in soft opening when we went (12/17/25) and had a limited but mighty menu that we ordered most of. The standouts for me were the mushroom bourguignon (full of flavor, warm and decadent, and full of deep umami that was pretty astounding for being a vegetarian dish), the chicories salad (very divisive at the table but I was a huge fan of the bitter greens take on a caesar salad, it cleared the palate very nicely while definitely hitting the caesar note), the branzino (fabulous in every way. just get it, it's everything you want), and the scallop crudo (the scallops are sweet and bright from the citrus)!!! The table liked the coconut prawns appetizer as well. All the entrees were fabulous. The garlic bread was okay, and the tartare was yummy but had some bites that were a little too meat-y (yes, I know tartare is meat, but you know what I mean? some bites tasted less like a balanced tartare and more like raw untreated beef on your tongue). The service was kind and attentive but tried taking away food before it was finished, and actually DID clear my mini dirty martini from the table while I was in the bathroom. Too attentive? Lol. They did give me a new one though, which was appreciated! Their drinks are fabulous but I can't say enough good things about their espresso martini. It comes in a single or double size and I personally think the single size should be an option everywhere (sometimes a girl doesn't wanna stay up all night!) They did a beautiful job with the place. I can't wait to come back. read more

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We couldn't get reservation online and decided to just walk in hoping for bar seating for three. To our happy surprise, the host got us a table. We ordered drinks, steak tartare, scallop crudo, zucchini & burrata salad, two sheet pasta vongole and the branzino. The drinks were great & the food was fantastic. All done so well. Not one bad dish at all. We were too full to try their desserts. Will have to do that on our next visit here. Yes... definitely gonna be a next visit. read more

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I have been eagerly awaiting the opening of Hermon. Formerly a church banquet hall, this structure is now home to an innovative restaurant by Last Word Hospitality - the folks behind Found Oyster, Queen's Raw Bar & Grill, and Barra Santos to name a few. This lovely establishment gets its moniker from the community it resides in - Hermon. Menu items feature classic California cuisine with a twist and incorporate local produce. The cocktail menu is just as exquisite with a sophisticated offering of martinis. $9 Tiny Tini with blue cheese stuffed olives - yes please! Grown up size available too! Can I tell you how happy I am that this place is walking distance from my house. This Art Deco Craftsman is adorned with blue vinyl upholstered booths, cozy nooks, polished wood floors, exposed beams, a gorgeously tiled u-shaped bar, and an open kitchen. The photos on the wall give it a homey feel. I came here on opening night. There was a line before the doors opened. Since it was the soft opening the menu items were limited. However, I was happy to discover that regular size martinis are $10 during happy hour, so I got the Hermon's Classic with Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives. I also order the Garlic Bread because the ladies sitting next to me at the bar had it and it looked amazing! Bartender Reed was darling. (The staff here are all incredibly nice.) My martini was ice cold and perfect! The Garlic Bread was gasmic! Words can't describe how amazing it is, but I highly recommend. I made two new friends at the bar and we already made plans to meet here again. I found my new happy place. read more

10/10 Avery and Bella are the BEST. Amazing date or girls night. Best neighborhood! I can't wait to go back! read more

Hermon's - Best dinner spot EVER! We ordered the vongole and frittata. Our host Bella and server Avery were amazing - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wife & I both got off work early enough to get here as soon as they opened. We arrived a few minutes before 5PM & there was already a line outside. Upon arrival, the staff greeting us and seating us were friendly and pleasant. We requested to sit at the bar and it was a fun time. Bartender did take a little long to come to us, felt like he was spending a ton of time with other customers but once he took our orders, everything came out quick and tasting great. The drinks were tasty and strong. We shared an appetizer, two entrees and a dessert. Everything was tasteful but didn't wow us. We absolutely loved the decor of this place along with the music. We'd return in the future and consider trying other options on the menu. read more

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Pro tip, book a table between 5-6p and they have a little happy hour menu that includes martinis and the burger! We went on a random weekday and saw an amazing sunset while having some delicious food. Our favorites were the chopped chicories salad, the two sheet vongole and lemon baked Alaska. The burger felt overhyped and didn't really wow us with flavor. Overall the experience was fun, there were a lot of people, mood lighting was great and service was very attentive. read more

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Very disapointing experience due to the service. After we were brought to our seats, our server came over and just stared at us. These confusing and unnverving interactions continued throughout the evening, leaving us to guess when it was time to order drinks and food. He said less than 20 words to us the entire time. It seems like others have gotten better service, but we were not so lucky. It's hard for a place to feel like a welcoming "neighborhood destination" when a server treats you like you barely exist. Food was fine (the potato dish was special... the rest meh) but the service severely impacted the entire experience. read more

My partner and I finally made it to Hermon's LA, and wow--did it deliver. I've been eyeing this place since before it even opened, watching their R&D on Instagram and thinking, "This is going to be special." And honestly, I was right. From the potato fritters (get them if you can--they're limited and sell out fast) to the homemade pasta, everything feels intentional and dialed in. The fritters alone are these crispy, flaky, creamy, potato-filled explosions--truly unforgettable. We had the Bolognese, crudo, and an earthy, herb-forward salad that somehow felt both fresh and indulgent at the same time. You really can't go wrong here. The cheeseburger deserves its own moment--perfectly done, with this horseradish-onion situation that just works. And the fries? Worth taking home if you can't finish them (but good luck with that). We started with martinis with blue cheese olives, which immediately set the tone--elevated, thoughtful, and just plain delicious. Beyond the food, the ambience, service, and overall curation of the space are what make Hermons stand out. It feels like a place that knows exactly what it is--and executes on that fully. This spot is going to shine in LA. Go now. read more

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UPDATE: I got food poisoning . Unsure whether it was from the fishy scallop or the raw hamburger meat . Wow, I was really looking forward to this place.. But, I usually don't fall for social media hype + a "limited reservation system," but the menu honestly did look promising.. To start, I ordered the scallops, garlic bread & potato fritters.. -The scallops were ALARMINGLY fishy! I will note, the texture of the fish was succulent, & definitely from Hokkaido, but PROBABLY on the way "out".... -The garlic bread was overpoweringly salty. So much so, that the only note I got, was salt. The texture of the bread wasn't too pleasant either, it was probably the spelt. If you like Ezekiel bread, you would probably enjoy this. But if you're expecting a soft fluffy focaccia, this isn't for you. -Lastly, the loaded potato fritters were really pretty. But, again, overpoweringly SALTY! The cream cheese cloud.. was a cloud of salt. It took away from the whole dish. My first bite, the first thought was, "WOW. Something is REALLY salty..?????" So I tried each ingredient by itself & it was the cream cheese for sure. However, the bacon & potatoes themselves were enjoyable, so I placed the cream cheese off to the side. For entrees, we got the burger & the bolognese. -The burger ... OH GOD! THE BURGER. Just watch the video attached to this review.. was TERRIFYING. We ordered it "medium rare." - Trust me, I love a little blood n' "pinkness" in my burger. But this???? This was STRAIGHT UP RAW! You can see the all of the fat & tendons of the raw ground beef... I'm nauseous looking back at the photos. We didn't send it back because my partner INSISTED it was "cooked medium rare" because of the dim lighting in the restaurant, but I tried showing him the video too, but he didn't fully look at it until we got home.. We then had a Michelin Star trained Chef friend of ours, confirm, it was in fact blue (aka even cooked less than rare) & he was "surprised the restaurant would even serve it." And I will note, I DO enjoy taretare & HAVE ordered steak rare / blue before, but I was DEFINITELY not expecting this burger tonight to be that.... Moreover, milk bun? I've had many-a-milk-bun in my life... This is not a milk bun, sadly.. It was flat & borderline stale :( So whoever is comparing this burger to Dunsmoore, YALL ARE LIARS! The fries, however, were good & crispy. Sadly, I didn't want just fries for dinner. -Upon first bite, the bolognese was delicious. I had it all mixed in with the ricotta. Nice mouth feel, pasta was served al dente, if you like that. But, after the ricotta was gone after a second or third bite, I was left with a very subpar bolognese. Disappointed, yet again. I really wanted to order dessert at the start of the meal, but after all this, I was confident it probably would have made me upset too. I will say, the waiter was very nice & the food came out in a timely manner. Ambience was cool & trendy. The food really was aesthetically pleasing, & certainly go, if you just want some "pics for the 'gram." But, if you're a true foodie & appreciate depth in flavors, this is not for you. read more

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Finally scored reservations. Was excited and went last night because of all the hype I heard about this place, but was disappointed Food was mediocre. All 4 of us felt the same way. It was too overhyped. There wasn't anything that special- it's one of those places I will come if friends want go try and if it's easy to get reservations... I wouldn't go out of my way for it now that I've tried it once and tried a lot of their menu items. We read someone got food poisoning from the scallop so we steered away from most raw seafood. We ordered 9 things on the menu. The only dish I was like oh, it's good was the two sheets vongole because it's the first time someone served it on a large sheet of pasta. I eventually also got food poisoning last night and still suffering today. My guess is either the beef tartare or maybe the burger meat that wasn't cooked through. read more

Hermon's - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It's not even a review, because you can't actually get a reservation at this place. We followed all the instructions--logging on at 10 a.m. when reservations are released daily, two weeks in advance, etc. Fine. But the fact that we had to set an alarm just to try, only to find there were no reservations available, makes no sense. How are you "releasing" reservations if they're already gone? It honestly feels like they're being pre-booked for special guests, because there's no way everything is taken within milliseconds. Either that, or it's made to look fully booked to maintain hype. Whatever the case, it's frustrating and feels misleading. read more

Honestly, I was severely disappointed in my experience since this is supposed to be one of the newest hot spots in LA. Maybe its our fault for getting the first seating of the day on a Friday but we felt incredibly rushed throughout our dinner experience. Which is a shame since we came in for my friends birthday. They did absolutely nothing special for my friend and I've seen that they've done cards before. The only upside is my friend enjoyed her martini and burger, but based on the lack of care she's not interested in coming back. As a gluten-free person they won't make any adjustments - like removing a bun from a burger. If you have dietary restrictions, I'd suggest going elsewhere. Despite my negative experience, I will say the ambiance was nice. It makes a nice date spot if you can fit within their food parameters. read more

My experience was just okay, from the service to the food. The interior decor and lighting is nice, cozy, and cool, but the music is way too loud for anyone to have a conversation. Overall, I'm surprised by how packed it was and thought the food would be amazing. Just fyi they're charging 4% on every check to give full and part time employees benefits, a $10 valet service (but there's literally free parking on the street next to it lol), and if you cancel your reservation they will charge you $40. read more

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came back to try more of the items on the menu and everything was amazing again. there's a new chicken sandwich on the menu, huge portion and delicious. there's vongole had a generous amount of clams and was a large size too. can't go wrong with ordering anything off the menu, highly recommend!! read more

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It had been so hyped up. Glad to have this in the neighborhood and it was quite good but it's not life changing, folks. Even the vongole was good but not mind blowing like described to me. It's a sauce heavy place. Look forward to giving it another try! read more

Note: The restaurant recommends reservations, and I would too. When we arrived there was a sizable line that stretched down the street (and we got there right as it opened). From our experience at Hermon's it's easy to see this new American bistro-style restaurant becoming a true neighborhood gem. The space is warm and inviting, with the nostalgic feel of a vintage L.A. supper club. It's sophisticated without feeling pretentious, making it a perfect spot for your next date night. Everything we ordered from the soft-opening menu was delicious. The garlic bread, tiger prawns, vongole, cheeseburger, and branzino were all winners. *One note for anyone considering the cheeseburger: the Dijon flavor is very noticeable - so if Dijon's not your thing, you might want to opt for something else. I'm already looking forward to my next dining experience at Hermon's. Between the great food, attentive service, and genuine neighborhood feel, I can see Hermon's becoming a go-to spot for many Angelenos. read more

Hermon's - Two Sheet Vongole - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Lovely food! The two sheet vongole was something I've never seen before and loved it and the steak frites was perfect accompanied with a side of horse radish. The baked Alaska was something I remember from my childhood and not seeing it too often on the menu these days. Everything was so delicious! Hermon's stands out for those two dishes that isn't offered everywhere. Service was on point and drinks were beautiful. I recommend the yuzu marg! Only thing is it is very dim I had a hard time seeing my food. read more