Jar. There's only one dish you must have here. Pot roast. It's delicious! A last minute dinner here on the quest to complete all of the Jonathan Gold 101, v.2014, was a wonderful experience. Service: 5/5. The service was on point tonight. Truly excellent. Wine by the glass: Cabernet Sauvignon. 5/5. Perfect accompaniment to the meal. Complimentary sourdough and butter: 4/5. Bread was not warmed, butter was cold. Wedge salad: 4/4. The dressing itself (Roquefort) was a pure 5/5. I'd buy bottles of the stuff if I could! The lettuce? A little wilted. Pot roast: 5/5. Perfect. Absolutely perfect. The horseradish sauces was super creamy and added a little zing. Pea tendrils: 4.5/5. Truly delicious and one of the few places to offer this dish. Butterscotch pudding: 5/5. Wow!!!! It's true. It's awesome. Topped by the best whipped cream ever. Decaf coffee: 5/5. Decor: 5/5. Kinda retro yet futuristic at the same time. Ambiance was comfortable. Very dark, hence no pictures. GET THE POT ROAST! As my friend said, it's what they're all about. read more

I was going to a play at Beverly Hills High School so I planned on eating here and then the drive would be without freeway driving and I wouldn't have to stress about being backed up and short on time. I had a reservation for 5:30 when they opened and they seated me a few minutes early. My server came immediately offering water and asking about my drink order. I was brought my iced tea quickly. From there, I listened to him recite the specials of the day and that's what I ended up ordering. For an appetizer, I got stuffed fried squash blossoms. The flowers were stuffed with chopped mushrooms, lighted coated, and deep fried and served with a great sauce. It was excellent. For the main course I got the 16 ounce filet with bone on and the brussels sprouts side. Both were specials for the evening. The steak was cooked perfectly and was blue and the sprouts were quite creatively cooked. The leaves were removed separately and then deep fried for a brief time just to give them a crisp. They were served with kimchee which gave the sprouts a very nice, spicy flavor. I almost finished all the sprouts but it was too much for one person. The only let down was the signature butterscotch pudding with salted caramel. The caramel wasn't salted very much. I guess I expect everyone to have the same taste for salt as I do. A fine restaurant with excellent service. The place is very pleasant and it was great coming here. This isn't 'just another restaurant.' read more

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I finally knocked off this spot on my bookmark list! Made rsvps and came in on a Saturday night for our usual Hollywood nights. Table was all set for us and never waited , not even one minute of a wait. Now of course the seating is typical LA seating , but this wasn't as uncomfortable as most LA fine dining eateries , we even made new friends next to us. Our waitress was above average and gave us enough space but not so much where we thought she'd disappeared. So I look at the menu and I had my top 3 but ultimately I chose the Oxtails , he ordered the Pork chop. Our sides were the duck fried rice and mashed potatoes. While waiting for our food, we ordered speciality cocktails ( I don't remember which ones LOL) Either way they were allllllll good! So food comes and I dig in. My oxtails were by far THEE best oxtails I ever had!!! Usually I only see oxtails on soul food eateries , not at places like this (if ya know what I mean ;) Im giving them 10 stars on that dish alone! I ate the whole dish! The Duck fried rice was my choice but it was aight. My PIC's sides were the mashed potatoes, HOLY crap these were the best mashers I ever had. They looked so boring and average but the taste was insane and to mix it with the oxtails au jus and meat it was a matched made in heaven. So damn good. I tasted his pork chop and it was good but im so glad I picked the oxtails. For dessert we got the pumpkin bread pudding ( we took it to-go) It was OK , didn't have this bread pudding effect. Just tasted like that pumpkin loaf you get at Starfucks lol. Overall, I really enjoyed this place and I would most definitely come back if those oxtails are on the menu!!! read more

Jar - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jar has been around for quite a while, so they know how to keep customers happy, and part of that is serving the same good pot roast each night. Oysters are fresh and tasty, the steaks maybe a little lacking, as are the vegetables. Decor and service are nice, as are thew very comfy seats. And the bartender still makes a mean Manhattan. read more

Yet another yummy & memorable meal. Server Chris was a delight, help staff expedient. Tonight owner chef Suzanne was sadly gone & older man Host very very rude as he doesn't understand Fed & CA & LA Laws about clearly marked & bibbed Service Animals, esp a 10# tiny CavaPoo that is extremely well-behaved & lies quietly on floor as if not present. Refusing our OT resy nice Dining Room Table several times in an attempt to place us in the empty & barren & unwanted bar corner area was a BIG mistake...luckily he gave in as confronted on his wrongdoing. Missing owner chef Suzanne would have likely been upset with him too... read more

With so many other great restaurants in LA, this one is overhyped and I would never go back. We went for Valentines which was $300 prefix. Another 100+ on wine & cappucinos, and the final bill was $500. You would expect a great meal and experience for this, right? Wrong!! First, the ambience looks like an empty event hall. There were no aisles for the waiters to travel through so they squeezed past our table on both sides the entire night. Second, our waiter had minimal skills, and with a limited prefix menu, had difficulty answering questions or gracingbys with his presence. Third, the menu itself included options for half bottles of wine, but when we went to order, we were told that was never provided and they didn't want to change the menu after it was printed. They also ran out of oysters - on VANLENTINE'S - before 7pm. And there absolutely is not a pastry chef. The dessert options were grocery store products, either red velvet cake with no flavor and no cream, cheese, or a dried out cute little chocolate heart, again with bad texture and flavor. There are only three courses for $150. You would think they could give you three good courses. read more

Disappointed not to like this place. flavorless filet mignon :( French fries were good!

Our table shared, ribeyes, pork chops, corn, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, duck fried rice. Martinis. Every single piece of it was simply fantastic. And super service from Kevin. read more

Went back to Jar after receiving a coupon from BBE. $35 prix fixe menu (3 courses) or $40 prix fixe menu (3 courses + glass of wine). Opted for just the regular $35 deal. Requested a seat again near the window and when we arrived the noise level wasn't bad. It was tolerable and was able to carry out a conversation. **sorry for the small pics...I didn't take them on my phone as it was too dark. Appetizer: Ordered the tempura squash blossoms - still as tasty as the first time. However, this time around we noticed the lobster and shitake mushrooms inside. A must try if you were to visit. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sMcGsWnjfJ1_h-nU_-Ae5g?select=OJYZr9hUn2HLzrBtI-jwRw) First courses: Heirloom tomato soup - This had a decent tomato flavor, however it was served lukewarm. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sMcGsWnjfJ1_h-nU_-Ae5g?select=gK1Vk4jXMsYEADmRKdCOAA) Iceberg wedge - Another simple dish but was swimming in blue cheese dressing. They did sprinkle on fresh blue cheese on top. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sMcGsWnjfJ1_h-nU_-Ae5g?select=RhubNBab-MbKeMnQxtQ0xA) By the time we had finished the first course, we noticed we started speaking louder as the restaurant started filling up. Main entrees: Jar's signature pot roast - Very flavorful and tender, however it was on the dry side. Luckily they serve the dish with some of the sauce which helped with the dryness. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sMcGsWnjfJ1_h-nU_-Ae5g?select=4M4sHdO5Lmyi4r8808xLBA) Salmon - Have you ever tried salmon jerky? Well the first piece they brought out was surely close to it. It was dry and fishy as hell. i tried a piece and almost spit it out. The waitress stated that they serve this dish medium rare - medium not in the case with the first piece. We sent it back and the second piece was more medium. Much better in my mind but would've preferred this a little rarer. Served with capers but I asked for lemons and iIthink that really helped with the taste. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sMcGsWnjfJ1_h-nU_-Ae5g?select=yRkped7idWhmc1-BryQHEQ) Sides: French fries - Nice and crunchy served along with some ketchup. Perfectly seasoned. Mashed potatoes - Tasty and fluffy with a nice buttery taste. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sMcGsWnjfJ1_h-nU_-Ae5g?select=9_Gn0NBogd3EJhhUEwp-EQ) Sauteed snow pea tendrils - Sauteed with some garlic and seasoned perfectly. Steamed spinach - Typical .. can't really mess this one up. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sMcGsWnjfJ1_h-nU_-Ae5g?select=GXEUGfMcZbcB5cED4EZBIw) After consuming the main entrees, the noise level definitely picked up to the point where it seemed I had to scream inorder to communicate with the gf who was no more than two feet away from me. Desserts: Raspberry sorbet - A tiny scoop the size of a golf ball that was too tart for my taste buds. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sMcGsWnjfJ1_h-nU_-Ae5g?select=3NrlD2sGwZV1b7ayD-esbA) Butterscotch pudding - Asked if this was as sweet as their signature chocolate pudding and waitress stated that it wasn't. It arrived and after the first taste, I knew I was going to be on a sugar high for the night. Though not as sweet as the chocolate pudding, it was definitely sweet! (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sMcGsWnjfJ1_h-nU_-Ae5g?select=8CljtGlQ9V1CiD8w-RJmDQ) All in all the food has been pretty good. $35 dollars for a set menu is a great price. However, Osteria Mozza offers the same but includes a glass of wine in their bar deal. If it wasn't for the noise level in this restaurant, I would've given a higher rating. read more

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Came to Jar for the second time this evening. This time it was for mom's 79th birthday. As a party of eight, they had no problem seating us. The waitstaff was very attentive, never letting a glass of wine or water go empty throughout the entire meal. I mentioned that we were a party of eight so it's not hard to imagine that we ordered a good portion of what they offer. The standouts were the pork chop. It was among the best I'd ever tasted... the duck fried rice... the oysters and the pot roast. Also great we're the mashed potatoes, onion rings, wedge salad and apple salad. The list goes on. All good. Expertly cooked. The skirt steak was bomb too. Did I mention the pork chop? I did, but I'm going to mention it more: pork chop pork chop pork chop. read more

Jar - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food at Jar is really good if you are looking for a good steak house. Jar is a pricey place but worth it. Roasted Beets, arugula, roquefort, balsamic vinaigrette, Half Dozen Oysters on the half shell, black pepper ponzu, and tempura battered asparagus were delicous. My favorites were the filet mignon, rib eye, and special catch of the day which was some fish but I forgot the name. These item come with yummy sauces too.. Béarnaise, Lobster Béarnaise was my favorite. read more

Jar - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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3.5 stars Jar is a fixture around the Mid-Wilshire area. It's famous pot roast is good, but not really fine dining. The decor and ambiance is second to none - fancy, but not intimidating which the outside doesn't really hint to. The service was a little impatient, possibly because it was the end of the evening (930pm), but regardless if you can't give service to an empty restaurant when can you? This was reflected in my tip. We had an overall good experience since the service negative was offset by the Bloomspot coupon in hand. At full price I would've been less happy. $100 for both of us incl tip otherwise it would've been about $150. read more

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Exquisite. A+ food -- "Best lamb shank I've ever had," says fellow diner -- and A+ service. The whole experience was great. The place has a cozy, almost old Hollywood feel, while also managing to be contemporary and very agreeable. Fairly quiet too, which is important. The bar area seems to be where the action is. But even out on the fringes we had a great time. My pot roast was fall-off-the-bone fantastic. We had sides of mashed potato -- wonderful -- and duck fried rice, which was so tasty that, if it wouldn't be considered too bizarre, I'd gladly bathe in, eating it as I go. I'm not sure what the theme of the restaurant is, other than meat. Maybe gluttony. But that's good enough for me. I gorged like a prize hog and came away satiated. Did I leave room for dessert? You betcha. A tiny corner of my bloated stomach was left vacant for something sweet. I'm nothing if not a planner. We shared a flourless chocolate cake and thought it was amazing. Eating these things can be like chewing a mattress. Not this time. I thought it was very, very good. Same with the crab deviled eggs, same with the celery root soup. It was all a treat. I ate at Jar many years ago. It was nowhere near as good as it is now. This is suddenly my new favorite place. I will be Yours, The Phantom Critic. read more

Jar - I know, it looks like apple peelings heaped on a kitchen sink scrubber. But believe me, it's 50 times more tasty. - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here on the day after Valentine's Day and it was PACKED. Thank god we had reservations, but we still had to wait. Upon walking through the doors, I noticed the decor wasn't as elegant as other places I've been to in Beverly Hills. It reminded me of a cross between a diner and 90s house with the low hanging round ceiling lamps and wooden walls. Also, one of the first things that stuck out to me was that the restaurant was a much older crowd of Caucasians. The average age was probably mid fifties to sixties, so we definitely stuck out like a sore thumb lol. However all of those things didn't bother me because I only cared about the quality of the food. We started out with the crab cakes and green bean salad with prosciutto and tataki mushrooms. The appetizers were good, but I didn't like that they only gave two measly pieces of prosciutto in the salad. Like come onnnn. My bf got the prime filet which he liked; but it was overlooked he said (he asked for a medium rare). I ordered the pot roast since it popped up on a lot of pics, along with the mashed potatoes. The pot roast was good but I can't say it was more special than the pot roast I've had at less pricey restaurants. The mashed potatoes were addicting, but then again it's hard to screw up mashed potatoes lol (all u need is butter). Overall, the food and service was good but there's nothing particularly special about this place that would draw me back. read more

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Suzanne Tracht is at the top of her game with Jar. I initially took my wife for Valentine's Day last year and returned this year for my daughter's birthday. The pork chop I had keeps getting better. It is unsurpassed and grilled to perfection. As a grilling enthusiast I know a thing or two about grilling. They are known for their pot roast which is tender enough to cut with a fork. They have a nice selection of specially prepared sauces to accompany their meats. Especially their bearnaise sauce is excellent. I have been to top notch steak houses and experienced sauces that taste liked they were purchased from wal mart. The service is very attentive and efficient. I was happy to tip Jessica B. for such friendly and knowledgeable service. For me it is an extra plus when my server has an intimate and detailed knowledge of the food. Their signature deserts chocolate pudding and banana cream pie rise to the destination. The restaurant is one large room with a side bar which makes for an intimate setting. And yes Suzanne is in the kitchen working her magic on most Saturdays. read more

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I'll round up to 4 from a 3.5 Chef Suzanne Tracht, I expected you to blow me away and cause me to fall deeply in love....but something fell flat. How now brown cow... can be so spendy, and yet so average food?! I am a big fan of this nice restaurant's simple but sophisticated decor modeled after the 60's. The nice wood paneling all throughout, warm tones, and the simple lines from the lamps awed me. However, I cannot echo the same for its food. I wouldn't recommend dining here in jeans, is my subtle hint. And, for as nice the digs, all swankily put-together, in all, tis a shame I found the food just a wee above average. The 'frites' were definitely eye-popping delicious and what we all hope a fry could be: flavorful, not greasy to the tongue, wonderful color, crisp, light, and fluffy.. check and check! Some members of our party ordered off the large offering of various steaks, and others seafood. Honestly, it was just OK. I'm not sure I would consider a repeat visit. There is just too much out there in Los Angeles... When the menu price-point is set above average, expectations in taste grow even more exponential. Entrees are standard portions. PS Very cool; Jar was just featured last night on Top Chef Masters! read more

Jar - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

dineLA s2011, say hello to Jar! After seeing the BTIEA beef edition, I decided that I HAD to come to Jar. I mean, these are the best in the business, and someone says Jar's pot roast is to die for? Done! Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. I mean, don't get me wrong, it was delicious. Moist, pull apart, flavorful pieces of deliciousness from plate to palate. BTIEA material? Not so much. I came here with my best friend, and they booked us for a 5:30PM reservation. I wondered why they didn't have any availability by the time 6:30PM came around and there were only 4 other tables in the entire restaurant seated. Why Jar, why? Some highlights from our meal: -The banana cream pie - the cream was fluffy and delicious, not too sweet! The crust was clearly fresh and handmade. -Butterscotch pudding: My bestie ordered this one. As far as pudding goes, it was definitely one of the best I've had. -Butter lettuce: But really, how could they mess this up. -Pot roast: It was good and was a pretty substantial portion. Served with mashed potatoes and heirloom carrots All in all, try it for dineLA, but I wouldn't pay full price (mainly because I am a starving college student on a mission for cheap eats) P.S. The restaurant is surprisingly loud! Their tables are on the small side. I would think this makes for intimate conversation...but nope. I could barely hear my waitress at times. read more

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Jar. Never disappoints, consistently good, nostalgic. There's something about Jar that feels comfortably chic, modern, and interesting. It's the terrazzo of food here in LA. Something about it reminds me of Chasen's (if you don't know it, look it up). It compels me to wear a suit. Design-wise; Cool, hip, seventies Trousdale. The joint has depth. The food-- delightful, good, simply built with integrity and authenticity. Consistent! Pot roast .. my go to and it rocks! Banana cream pie, tomato soup, etc etc. well plated and prepared. It doesn't pretend to be something different. It's a solid LA eatery that continues to prove itself as one of the best. read more

Limited dinner menu with nothing new. Since there wasn't much for appetizers we ordered the sides, which were bland. I had the lamb shank, which the waiter said would just fall off the bone and my friend had the ribeye. The lamb shank was tough ribeye was ok. There are definitely way better places in the area. Would not go back. read more

Drinks are superb!!! Appetizers and salads are just ok. Salmon Entree was good (medium rare) and the 32 oz porterhouse (med rare) $130 was cooked perfect. Cauliflower soup of the day was a little salty. Duck fried rice was good but also too salty. Cesar salad was a joke, came with 4 small romaine lettuce lol. Beat salad was decent but again very small. They forgot our oysters. A good place to go for STEAK and Drinks only read more

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Expect white table cloths and white haired customers. Came in once for my birthday, got sat an hour later than the reservation time. I couldn't help but feel that because we weren't as ...distinguished (age-wise) as the other customers we didn't received the same level of attention and warmth since the staff probably assumed we weren't tipping as much. Ah and the food was forgettable. Will get sushi next birthday. read more

Jar is a bit more "fine dining" than A.O.C. or Lucques. Jar has the white table cloths, wood galore (actually an incredibly beautiful space!) The food was red meat heavy as far as main dishes go. Sadly we weren't impressed with their DineLA menu, so much so that neither my husband or I ordered from it. I went with a salad, fried clams, and purple yams (after asking the waitress her choice between creamed spinach and purple yams) The hubs ordered the Coq au Vin. He was in heaven from bite one. I enjoyed my food, but was a little wishful that the salmon had been available so I could have ordered that instead. I enjoyed the salad the most, then was the fried clams which were pretty perfect, especially paired with a housemaid cocktail sauce and garlic tartar sauce. The yams were too much for me. Very thick and heavy on the palate. I had a hard time chewing/swallowing these and found them to be utterly sweet, almost like a dessert. And while I would have liked to have tried dessert here, after ordering and eating these, I had no room or desire. read more

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Excellent food and service. The setting was cozy, with comfortable seating and an atmosphere that was suitable for date night, a get-together with friends, and/or a meal with colleagues. read more

I first came to Jar about 10 years ago when my friend invited me to her birthday celebration here. That's when I first tried their remarkable signature pot roast. I was so impressed with the food and ambiance that I took someone here to celebrate his birthday. Tonight I decided to order take out to celebrate another birthday. (September is a busy birthday month) There was an unfortunate glitch in which the restaurant didn't receive my YelpEat24 order, but the restaurant was very nice and accommodating in spite of the mistake. I ordered two orders of the pot roast accompanied by carrots and onions along with creamy horseradish. For sides, I ordered the mashed potatoes which were exceptional, the creamed corn which was delicious, and the creamed spinach. I also loved the sourdough bread which was included with the meal. All in all, the meal was very enjoyable and Jar remains one of my favorite restaurants. read more

Great meal. Food and service was amazing. Can't wait to go back. Everything we ordered was perfect: deviled crab eggs, shrimp and lobster cakes, wedge salad w/thousand island, rib-eye steak, scallops, and mashed potatoes. And for dessert, chocolate pudding and banana cream pie. read more

Jar makes excellent tasty delicious food, the ingredients are fine quality, the food comes hot and packed nicely- they offer specials which have also been really good-- from fresh salmon & shrimp to steaks veggies & salads it's classic yet creative - they clearly make a huge effort to do it right and is definitely worth it to order and support this local small independent restaurant. i encourage you too as well, plus it will help save jobs & keep our restaurants open read more

This has been our favorite restaurant for years and sadly because of the overall experience tonight we probably won't be returning. The services was subpar for a restaurant of this caliber and for a great chef like Susan. Without going into detail the dinner was late not well prepared and our waiter never checked on us. the manager was in over her head and when approached said she would take care of it than disappeared and never checked on us leaving the hostess to deal with our unhappiness. And there were only three tables outside hardly overwhelming. they did nothing to make up for all of this not even an apology and I go there almost weekly and supported them through the pandemic. read more

Don't waste your time at this restaurant, very rude and arrogant and the waiters are lazy. No need to doubt what I said, I swear to God, they have no apologies for making guests wait double the time read more

I'd give JAR 3.5 stars. It's a small place, dimmed lighting and close quarter tables. Came here with 3 other friends for dinner on a Friday night. Service was great and drinks were delicious: order the Bug Juice! Food was just ok for me. We ordered the Deviled eggs. It is different from most deviled eggs I've tried. Had a hint of horseradish kick to it. Not too bad. To our fortune, our server hit the wrong button on the computer screen and out came a dish of mussels. Fantastic flavors. I say, if you're going to order steak here, stick with the Rib eye or T-bone. It's juicier and tender. I had the Skirt Steak, flavorful, but wasn't the best pieces of meat. Friend had the burger patty type meat topped with caramelized onions and sunny side up eggs. She hated it. And she definitely made it known, but not to the server. It wasn't what she excepted it to be. Side dishes were very small for the price; $8. Sauteed pea tendrils: good; grilled asparagus: good; creamed spinach: too heavy fro me. Salty Caramel pudding: delicious. Enjoy. read more

Jar - Bug Juice...Delish. - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sorry Jar, but you are not the upscale steakhouse that you are advertised to be. I went here with high hopes but was thoroughly disappointed. It started at the bar. The spicy margarita, was flavorless and had not even a hint of heat from the jalapeno. Next was the forgetful apple salad. Other than the word "apple" being in the name, there was no apple flavor in the salad. The asparagus was asparagus and the onion rings were delicious. But what should have been the star of the show, the rib eye steak was below average. Instead of the usual rib eye shaped like South America, we had something else. Don't get me wrong, the food was not horrible. But for the price and hype, Jar in no way lived up to the standards of some other premium steakhouses. Don't waste your "good" money here. read more

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The special steak, very expensive by the way, was full of fat. We complain, call the chef who answer ... sometimes comes that way ... well mr JAR, this never can happens for the plate 160 dólares. I won't be back I hope you never go neither ... read more

An LA classic - come here for meat. Char sui pork chop, duck fried rice and a Jar Manhattan is one of the best meals you can have.

Perfect service, food, preparation and ambiance. I think they need heaters for the outside dining but we had a great time regardless. I don't get the 2-3 star reviews other people are giving. Oh yeah the margarito was awesome. The jar manhattan and other drink my friend got wasn't as good. read more

I had the best dinner! I sat at the bar because I was eating by myself and I'm an awkward turtle. The kimchi brussel sprouts were delicious. The skirt steak was beyond reproach. Everyone was so nice and I really enjoyed my experience. read more

Jar - Skirt steak - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Consistently Great! The cocktails are terrific. Try the gin gimlet served by two very helpful and friendly bartenders. We shared the pear salad that was just enough for two and the duck fried rice is a real treat. Not greasy at all and the best this side of Shanghai and you don't have to brave the flu. We also really like the lemon grass chicken which has a bit of heat and the chicken is moist and tender. The flank steak was cooked perfectly and spread out on the plate looked like it was right out of a magazine. The banana cream pie was a nice way to end the meal and was not conventional in anyway. Just creamy and delicious. After all these years Jar continues to deliver top notch wonderful food and ambiance. read more

Jar was the first restaurant I dined at since March. I was nervous not only with everything going on but trying a new restaurant, which I don't do often. I heard about the pork chop and have been wanting to come for months. Our lovely experience started when we called to let them know we were running a few minutes behind. We felt horrible but it was unavoidable and they were very understanding. Our waiter Kevin and the entire staff were professional and kind and despite the frustration I am sure they have they were super positive and helpful. The food was incredible. Everything we ordered was perfection I just wish we had another person to order more. We had the pork chop, skirt steak (which was amazing), applesauce, steaks bean shoots, purple yams, Caesar, oysters and butterscotch pudding. I can't wait to come back. read more

The squash Blossom soup is sublime. A complete experience in itself. The coq au vin is fall off the bone. Wonderful.

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but once your inside the atmosphere is dimly lit with white tablecloth setting. They have a nice bar for those looking to get a drink or wait for the rest of your party. This place is pricey. Our waitress was fine even though we could tell she was irritated that our party didn't each order individual appatizers, mains or drinks. There are people in the world who don't drink alcohol so that should not change your manner toward those your serving. I also don't eat much meat/fish/poultry so limited options for me. The food was fine, nothing out of this world. I did like my salad that was a special for the night but it was around the size of my fist and for the price not worth really worth it. Crab deviled eggs were the best thing I tried. read more

Jar is everything a restaurant should be, and frankly, it's a dying breed in LA. Elegant but comfortable, upscale but not taking itself too seriously. No frills, no trying too hard, no feigned snobbery to convince you they're better than they are, and FANTASTIC food that will titillate your tastebuds and fill you in the most comforting way. We get the steaks often and they are amazing, but last night I had the pot roast and WOW. The most elevated, elegant and utterly delicious version of pot roast imaginable. I feel like calling it pot roast doesn't do it justice. I can't stop thinking about it. It's so refreshing to go to a restaurant that is so confident in itself that it doesn't need to go over the top to try to impress. The food, service, ambiance and overall experience speak for themselves. As an additional note, we went with my 3 year old, and the world renowned chef, Suzanne Tracht, found some pasta and the kitchen and made it at our daughter's request. How sweet and accommodating and special. My husband and I joked all night about how spoiled our kid is. Of course it was the most delicious bowl of pasta she has ever had - she ate the whole thing (it was huge) and I never had to feed her or prompt her to take a bite. It made our night being able to feed our daughter easily and not being treated like second rate patrons because we dared to bring a child. The charming Chef Tracht also came out to check on us and say hello, which made our night. We have been here many times, and we will continue to go back - it was the perfect dinner last night and every night. What a gem of a place. read more

I came here with my partner for the DineLA menu. The reservation was made online and when we arrived at our appointed time we were seated immediately. Our server came quickly and explained at length what he felt were good choices on the menu and a little bit of the history. For starters I got a salad and my partner got some sort of lobster bisque. She said it was fantastic and my salad was actually pretty good, something I normally dont say since I dont eat salad much. My one gripe with it was it had a little too much arugula, it meshed well with the flavors but at one point I only had arugula left on the plate. For the main course we both got the signature pot roast, it was pretty darn good. All the veggies and the meat were cooked wonderfully. It also came with some creme fraiche on the side that had some spicy stems added to it that really elevated the pot roast. I'd recommend this dish for sure. For dessert we both got a butterscotch pudding, it made me realize that I've never actually eaten good pudding. I'd definitely recommend it, the only negative is it can be a tad too sweet once you run out of the white cream on top. Overall I'd recommend coming here for the pot roast and the pudding, the server was attentive and knowledgable but sometimes he did speak at too much length about particular dishes. read more