Delicious food George was very helpful and had amazing customer service …read more Thank you George for your service.

I had the pleasure of dining at the Greek bistro tonight with my friend. I was given amazing…read moreservice by Art and the rest of the staff. We will return very soon.

It has been sometime since my visit to this spectacular dining destination at 12249 Venice Blvd in…read moreMar Vista. It was a packed house on a Friday night and you can feel just how festive the place is as people know they are in for a special Greek meal! Tonight I had an Arnold Palmer, the Lemon Chicken soup and Lamb Chops with French Fries. Everything was excellent as always. I sat at the bar and our server was excellent as he double-tasked making drinks and all to happy to serve our dinner. This is the secret weapon of Taverna, the help is friendly and eager to please! I didn't realize it has been a year since my last visit, but the food and friendliness is missed, and I'll be back again for the best in Greek on the Westside! The diversity of patrons be it dinner for two, four, six or more, a girl's night out, two guys having dinner or even a more larger party, Taverna delivers on food, location, atmosphere and service. Reservations are suggested on the weekends and the number is (310) 751-6773. E-mail is info@themarvista.com or www.themarvista.com HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The menu is fun, diversified and Greek!

Long overdue!!! I've…read morebeen coming to Mar Vista Tavern for years, ever since they first reopened as The Taverna at Mar Vista, it was just for happy hour. I still remember trying Atherina (fried smelts) for the first time. I couldn't believe how much I liked them and ever since then, this spot has been a staple for me and my partner. Yes, this is a long overdue review;) My absolute favorite dish is the Kotopoulo (grilled chicken with Greek potatoes in lemon and herb sauce) - 5/5 The chicken is always juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, and those potatoes are the perfect pairing, zesty, herby, and comforting. It's the dish I always look forward to. Other favorites worth mentioning: Paidakia (char-grilled lamb chops) - 5/5 Phenomenal and full of flavor. Hitapodi (char-grilled octopus with AC vinaigrette, oregano & fava purée) -4/5 Perfectly prepared and very tasty. Taverna (bean purée with yellow split pea, olive oil, spices & tahini) - 4/5 A smooth, flavorful starter. Pita wrap - 3/5 Decent, but not as memorable as the other dishes. Their salads are also excellent. I rotate between the Sparta, Horiatiki, and Mikonos (my personal favorite for the arugula). For drinks, the hibiscus margarita is always my go-to. If you're into mules, the Mikonos Mule is unique, but fair warning, it has a strong black licorice taste that not everyone will enjoy. Two years ago we celebrated my girlfriend's mother's birthday here, and once again, the food and service were excellent. Jessica, who often takes care of us, is one of the best, always upbeat, kind, and full of positive energy. She makes every visit feel special. The vibe is casual and lively, with open seating, TVs showing sports, and a full bar. On weekends, they offer brunch and a Sunday barbecue on the patio, which my partner swears is great (still on my list to try). Mar Vista Tavern is truly a neighborhood gem. You'll see families, friends, and locals gathering here, and the vibe is always welcoming. Great food, top-notch service, and a place that keeps us coming back.

Was coming back home from work in deep LA. Traffic was horrible so stop at this place randomly for…read morea bite. Boy was it soooooooo GOOD!! Food was delicious and fresh. Staff were super friendly! Patio outside was really nice. The only downside is that there is no bathroom and you have to walk pretty far to get to one. Also it's in a slightly sketchy area. But everything else was pretty darn good!

This place is in East LA, unfortunately the smell outside was rancid because of the Lineage rotting…read moremeat problem in Boyle Heights. The service was great and the food was decent for its price. My hubby and I ate outside and got to see what looked like a car chase, it was nuts! The server came by as we were shocked to see so many cops speeding by and the helicopter and said, "just another day in the hood " oh my... Besides the hectic location and the gross smell from Lineage the food and service was great.

Perfect food to order to the office!…read more Highly recommend this place for juicy chicken and good chimichurri sauce. The side portion of the fries is very small so order more if you are craving it! I also expected more seasoning but the fry itself is my favorite- very soft and potatoy. Salad and salad dressing is good and pairs well with anything you get!

Ordered the angus beef shawarma crunch wrap. The beef was overcooked and hard to chew. I do not…read morerecommend to order this item. Service was friendly. Ambiance was well lit and clean. I have had beater shawarma wraps off the street stands. I will not be coming back.

I saw this restaurant on an Infatuation list of the best restaurants near the airport. The…read moresituation: My cousin and her husband (who has many food allergies) were flying out of LAX. I, a vegan who lives on the exact opposite side of town, needed to find a restaurant that could accommodate all our dietary requirements, and wouldn't make them miss their flight. I was nervous about this place, because I had never been but recommended it based on research. Thankfully, my research was correct. Aliki's has great food and is basically inside LAX. No matter your crowd's dietary requirements, Aliki's is there for you. Some of the best falafel I've had--so crisp and delicious.

Can't believe I haven't reviewed Aliki's Greek Taverna yet!…read more I've been here several times over the years, and it's always good. Today I brought a group of coworkers and everyone enjoyed it. I had the Chicken Souvlaki Gyro with a small side of hummus. Tasty, fresh, and plenty of food. Prices are a little up there, but honestly, everything seems expensive these days. The atmosphere is pretty no-frills and a little diner-ish. Parking is shared with the budget hotel next door, so you're definitely coming here for the food rather than the setting. Friendly staff, consistently good food, and a place I'm always happy to come back to. I'm an Aliki's fan! 4 stars

Some meals deserve a novel - at least with this one, we're lucky to have a COOKBOOK. A…read morehusband-and-wife team has taken Middle Eastern fusion next-level on all fronts, centered in the ARTS DISTRICT - if you sit in the bar, you can eat under a waterfall of pathos & take suggestions from SAM & MULLIN. Food is best enjoyed family-style, but not if you don't want to share, as in my case. It's magical in the way only LA can be, beautiful because Genevieve is hands-on with artful touches (in atmosphere and PASTRIES), and 100% delicious for all senses. To begin, CHERRY TOMATO a BOMB @ss party in my mouth!!! One dish that's actually more delicious than it is beautiful (and it IS both) - silken feta, like yogurt without fermentation, underlies genuinely sweet cherry tomatoes and strawberries that are a bright, fruity POP next to roasted harissa & cilantro - cuts through like FIRECRACKERS with sesame crunch. It's MAGIC. Second, some FRIED QUAIL - THE MOST ELEGANT fried thing I've ever eaten, and I mean that in the BEST way. SO tender, moist quail in the crispiest, tastiest buttermilk semolina coating with XO (a little bit spicy, a lotta bit savory - not ashamed to say I licked the plate) and a sprinkling of ROSE petals. GET IT, SHARE IT, no more than 2 per plate (and you may want an encore...). THIRD, an otherworldly DUCK HUMMUS - SMOOTH like butter, SAVORY like 'NDUJA and slightly curried with fluffy HOT PITA fresh from the oven. I dare you to find better, please tell me if you do. A proverbial cherry-on-top (except this one is a...) PEACH TART! Perfect peaches fanned over a buttery crust that melts in the mouth - it's a marrying of barely-there crust and creamy center (underlying whip is barely sweet, like happy clouds). My greatest disappointment is not having friends to share my delight & order more - I have no doubts everything on the menu is equally exceptional, and CANNOT WAIT for the day we return together!

We went to Bavel for a special dinner and, overall, had a good experience, although it was…read moredefinitely on the pricey side. I made an OpenTable reservation about 10-15 minutes before arriving, and I'm glad I did because there was already a short line when we got there. There's valet parking for $13 for smaller cars/SUVs and $20 for larger trucks, plus tip, so definitely factor that into the meal cost. Street parking looked pretty difficult, so we were happy to just hand over the keys and not worry about it. Even with a reservation, we waited about 10 minutes. The restaurant is beautiful, and as you walk toward the dining room, you can see the fire blazing in the background. Unfortunately, our table was close enough to the fire that one side of us was basically being slow-roasted. We asked to move, and the staff was incredibly nice and switched us to another table immediately. Food-wise, this was definitely a mixed bag. The 26 oz prime ribeye ($185) was the biggest disappointment. I know it's an expensive special-occasion dish, and I saw a Yelp review calling it 10/10, so we thought, why not? Sadly, it was probably the worst ribeye I've ever had. There was a lot of silver skin/tough connective tissue throughout the meat, and for $185, I just don't think it was worth it. 1/5 for me. The grilled prawns were my favorite dish of the night and were excellent. My husband loved the lamb neck shawarma ($61). It was a little too rich for me, but I can see why he liked it, and at $61, it actually felt like one of the better values of the meal. We also enjoyed the duck hummus. The hummus with two pieces of pita was $19, but that definitely wasn't enough for three people, so we ordered two more pieces for another $10. That brought us to $29 for hummus and four pieces of pita. Delicious? Yes. A bargain? Absolutely not. Even in California, that's a lot of pita math. We also tried the Samira cocktail ($18), which they said was their most popular drink. It was good, but not particularly memorable for that price. There's also a 4% "Healthy LA" charge, so that's something to keep in mind when looking at the menu prices. For three people, our total was about $375 before tip, or a little over $120 per person. That's actually more than we spent at Nobu, so yes, I think Bavel is overpriced. But was the food good overall? Also yes. I'm glad we tried it, and I'd probably come back for the grilled prawns and maybe the shawarma. But the $185 ribeye? That one can stay at Bavel.

03-2026 We had such…read morea fantastic dinner at Greekman's on Sunset Blvd in Silver Lake. This cozy neighborhood spot (formerly Freedman's) has that perfect casual-yet-vibrant vibe--think breezy Greek taverna meets LA cool--with excellent charcoal-grilled dishes and a great all-Greek wine list. The service was genuinely amazing. Our server Petra took incredible care of us from start to finish--attentive, knowledgeable, and warm without being over-the-top. And shoutout to the incredible bartender Penny. The whole team made us feel right at home. We went family-style and ordered a fantastic spread: * The lamb was a highlight--tender, perfectly grilled, and packed with flavor * Saganaki was cheesy, crispy, and fun. * Branzino came beautifully grilled with bright lemon orzo--fresh, flaky, and spot-on. * Mushrooms were earthy and well-seasoned. * Crispy fries were addictive. * We ended on a sweet note with honey balls (those little fried dough bites drizzled in honey--crispy, sticky, and addictive) and the baklava pie. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and meant for sharing. Portions lean toward the smaller side (typical for meze-style Greek plates), so ordering a variety works perfectly for a group. Greekman's hits that sweet spot of quality ingredients, simple execution done right, and welcoming hospitality. Whether you're in the vine-covered patio, intimate dining room, or at the speakeasy-style bar, it's a winner. We'll definitely be back--highly recommend!

This is our favorite local restaurant. From the outside it's hard to imagine how special this place…read moreis. The ambience, food and service never disappoint.

Best spot ever service and food 10/10! have been coming for year and still will be coming…read more Atmosphere is 10/10

Ambience 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreFood 10/10 I would 100% come back and try more of their food.