Sous Sous

Celebrated my Birthday here for about 7 years in a row. You will missed. This was my go to for many…read moreyears. So many changes in life that this one hurt a little extra.

Taix is an iconic LA restaurant established in 1927 at their first location in DTLA, then later…read moremoved to this building that was built in 1962. Unfortunately they didn't make it to their 100th Anniversary since they are closing on March 29th. They are allegedly "hopefully" reopening in 3-4 years, but who knows if that will actually happen? We didn't want to take that chance, so my son and I decided to come by for dinner tonight and we are so glad we did. This restaurant is beautiful and filled with nostalgia for me personally. I have been here so many times in the past, whether it was with friends, family, or coworkers. We have celebrated countless events and milestones here with many people and it's definitely sad that they're shutting down. Once we walked in, we were greeted by the pleasant hostess Michelle who was able to seat us immediately without a reservation. We were seated in the Garden Room and she mentioned that there were 3 other rooms in the restaurant plus the lounge/bar area, which is first come, first served. Sally was our waitress and she had a very cheerful, happy, and joyful demeanor. She knew her job well and brought us everything we asked for with no mistakes and checked on us to make sure all was well. She provided excellent customer service. I ordered a bowl of their French Onion Soup ($13) as an appetizer and it was just ok. I've had better. It was a bit too hearty for me and not soupy enough. For my entrée, I ordered the Trout Almondine ($35) and it was simply DELICIOUS. The trout was cooked to perfection and it came with a side of tender green beans and rice pilaf. Everything on the plate was exquisite, including the Beurre Blanc sauce. Sally was nice enough to throw in a small side Caesar Salad for me on the house, which was greatly appreciated! My son ordered a Cosmopolitan ($13) which he said was fine but not the best. It was extremely strong on the vodka and not well balanced with the lime/cranberry. He ordered the Steak Frites Au Poivre ($36) but substituted the fries for green beans and absolutely devoured his plate. The steak was cooked exactly to medium rare and the peppercorn sauce was fantastic. He used the bread from the bread basket to clean every drop of sauce off the plate when he finished. He opted for the $7 addition of the Soup du Jour (Lentil) and Caesar Salad onto his meal. The Caesars were delicious but honestly a bit too packed with Parmesan cheese for our taste. It was genuinely a very huge pile. Speaking of huge, I have to note that the portions are pretty big and appropriately priced. You get a lot of bang for your buck here, especially for a French restaurant! It was pretty packed here for a Wednesday night, but since they're closed on Mon/Tues, I can see how Wednsdays would be busy. Everyone wants to come get some delicious French food. We waited quite a bit for our entrees, a good 30min, but everything else came out pretty quickly. Neither of us felt like having dessert so we skipped it this time around. We are so glad we got to experience this restaurant one more time before their closure. If they really do end up coming back in a few years, we will gladly be back as well. There are 2 restrooms here, one for men and one for women. Both were clean and stocked with soap, paper towels, etc. They have valet parking outside or you can go searching for some meters/residential parking instead. Well, Taix...thank you for all the great food and lovely memories. Good luck on your future journey!

Sirloin

Great cheese plate to go with an amazing wine list

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One of the many dining rooms

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3.8(643 reviews)

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This historic location, with its dark interior and wood paneling, offers a limited menu of…read moreappetizers and casual lunch/dinner items such as sandwiches, fries, and a burger. My friend ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, which he declared very good. The whole sandwich was dipped in chili oil and served with jalapeños, so it was spicy indeed. Just what he ordered. I had lager-steamed mussels with sour dough toast. I love steamed mussels, as a rule, but I usually have had them steamed with wine and butter. These were, as the name suggests, steamed with lager. Unfortunately, lager is somewhat bitter that militates against the inherent sweetness of the mussels, so I didn't enjoy them so much. The dark, toasted bread was good dipped in the broth to soften it up. Service was cheerful and attentive, and the background music of soft rock oldies, played low enough for easy conversation, created a pleasant ambience. I would definitely visit again, but I would not order mussels in lager.

Attended a friend's birthday gathering at The Black Cat and had a great time…read more Knowing that part of Silver Lake, I took public transportation so it was easy getting there and didn't have to look for parking. The exterior has been beautified with a memorial stone describing what The Black Cat stood (and still) stands for, a seating outdoor area and an always busy standing area near the front door. The door guy let us in and it was easy to spot the birthday party near the front part of the bar! Fun seating area that faces the outside. We went to the bar to order drinks. Since it was a Saturday night the place was packed but the bartenders are fast and friendly! Looking around there is a dining area further into the venue if you'd like to sit and chill. Definitely coming back to try the food!

Entrance view

Brussel sprouts

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4.4(4.4k reviews)

3.2 mi•Downtown

Thank you Chase for incredible service!! The best espresso martini in town. Great service really…read moremakes all the difference. Fun, friendly, knowledgeable.

Ashlen, Andy and Alaysia were the best, super helpful, got us to a table right away. The bestread more

The kitchen

Sushi and Steak & Tuna Avocado Crunch Roll

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Steak & Tuna Avocado Crunch Roll

Dunsmoor

4.3(716 reviews)

2.9 mi•Glassell Park

•$$$$

I must admit that this review is long overdue!…read more I have dined here at least 3 times with my latest at the chef's counter on a Friday evening and was the perfect date night spot. I lucked out with reservations on OpenTable last minute when they released a bunch of counter availability. Which is crazy since it's so hard to get a reservation that isn't at 9:45pm. My only concern was that we might be seated in front of the fire stove where the majority of the cooking is done because it can get hot and coupled with the the summer weather, I was worried about sweating lol. Luckily, we were seated at the opposite end and had the best view and enjoyed watching the chefs prep our meal. They don't serve cocktails here, just wine, and we started with two glasses of bubbly, which were delicious! However, when we tried to transition to the other wines available by the glass, none of them tasted that great and almost tasted too acidic or maybe had too many tanins for my liking. As a result, we reverted back to the sparkling wine. However, I do want to take a moment to express how amazing our server was because he was kind enough to let us sample all the reds by the glass before we committed to a glass. Also, I appreciated that he didn't chastise us when we didn't end up liking any of them. However, I absolutely love the food here! The one thing that you must get is the CORNBREAD! It's nothing like you've ever had before and is their signature dish. It's comforting, it's buttery and feels like home. I've also gotten the Pork and Green Chili Stew which is amazing (think Chile Verde). I've also tried their Ribeye, and for the price, I'm not sure that it's my favorite item on the menu. For my most recent visit, we ordered the following: Bluefin Tuna Toast - This was light and refreshing, but also filling since it sits on a slice of bread. This was enjoyable but I preferred the Baby Albacore. Baby Albacore - This is such a small dish and I think it only has six slices of fish, but it has so much depth of flavor and so much texture with the crispy shallots that we were tempted to order another one! This is a beautifully executed dish. And the best part was that we got to watch it being prepared in front of us. Mushroom Crusted Pork Chop - I had been reading that this was such an amazing dish, so I made sure to try it this time around! It did not disappoint! It was incredibly flavorful and rich. My boyfriend, who is not a fan of pork really enjoyed this dish. Sliced market tomatoes - this is a no-frills side dish, but felt that this was a perfect balance as something fresh and light against the rich and fattiness of the pork chop. I was worried that this would not be enough food for the two of us since I have a big appetite, but suffice to say I was very satisfied! The service is here is outstanding! I wish I got the name of my server, but he reminded me of Teddy Swims! He was attentive, friendly, and very accommodating! It was the best service I've had in a while! One last thing, I didn't try any desserts this time around, but I still very fondly remember the passionfruit icebox cake... Please bring that back!!!

Good Food, Questionable Soul…read more Dunsmoor is a good restaurant. There's no denying that. The food is thoughtfully prepared, the ingredients are clearly taken seriously, and the space itself is beautifully executed. You can tell a tremendous amount of effort went into creating the experience, from the kitchen to the architecture. But there's something about this place that doesn't quite sit right with me. Los Angeles is a city built on contradictions, and Dunsmoor feels like another one of them. An ambitious, upscale dining experience planted in a neighborhood with an entirely different cultural identity. There's nothing inherently wrong with that. Great food belongs everywhere. But there's a fine line between contributing to a neighborhood and feeling disconnected from it. Maybe it's the atmosphere. Maybe it's the crowd. Maybe it's simply the experience I had that evening. Whatever it was, I couldn't shake the feeling that something about the place lacked authenticity. Not the food, and certainly not the employees, who deserve credit for their work. More so the social environment. There's a particular kind of performative sophistication that Los Angeles does exceptionally well, and unfortunately, Dunsmoor seems to attract a bit of it. Then there's the pricing. I appreciate good food, and I respect the labor and craftsmanship behind it. But this is Los Angeles, a city where some of the most extraordinary meals you'll ever eat come from kitchens charging a fraction of the price. When you're paying upwards of $40 for an entrée, you're paying for more than what's on the plate. Ultimately, Dunsmoor delivers on its culinary ambitions. The food is good, the execution is impressive, and the restaurant itself is undeniably attractive. But good food doesn't automatically make for a great experience. Sometimes a restaurant can get everything technically right and still leave you feeling like something essential is missing. That's Dunsmoor for me.

Warm hearth of Dunsmoor

Dressed Lettuces: herbs, vinaigrette | $13

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The Edmon

4.4(411 reviews)

2.1 mi•Larchmont

My family and I had tickets for a comedy show in the area so my brother thought "The Edmon" seemed…read morelike a cool place to try. The Edmon is located inside the Hollywood Historic Hotel near the Larchmont area. It is the kind of East Hollywood spot that feels effortlessly cool without trying too hard. Tucked inside the Hotel, it nails that sweet spot between old-school, LA glamour and modern neighborhood energy. The ambiance was wonderful. The restaurant was clean and the servers and host were awesome. The menu did not offer a huge amount of food but its the sort of place where dinner can easily turn into drinks, drinks can turn into "one more," and suddenly you're having a whole night. For dinner we had Wings, Short Rib Barbacoa Nachos, Garlic Fries and House Burgers. We also had a Ginger Margarita and Cucumber Daiquiri. Everything was delicious. I will definitely visit this restaurant again in the near future. The restaurant has complimentary valet parking with an entrance on Gramercy Place. The Edmon has that rare LA quality of making you feel like you stumbled onto somewhere in the know. Put it on your list of new places to try.

A classy bar. We sat at the bar for happy hour and were…read morewell taken care of by the bartender. Plenty of tables too if high tops aren't your preference. Drinks were 5 out of 5. Well crafted and they had a spotlight cocktail, which is their featured batched cocktail, I kept ordering. We also tried their cucumber daiquiri and tea's knees that were very refreshing. Food was 3 out 5. Just okay. We went with the short rib barbacoa nachos but they lacked meat and cheese. I did like that they came with avocado and pickled onions. The calamari's batter was thicker than expected and there was an inconsistency with the crispiness. The chips and salsa came with regular and blue corn thick tortilla chips and the green salsa was very good. They have a small parking lot and also offer valet. Great prices for an LA happy hour.

Beautiful bar

Poutine Fries

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Homemade pasta with short rib

Botanica Restaurant & Market

3.9(505 reviews)

0.6 mi•Silver Lake

One of the most beautiful spaces I've walked into in LA part market, part restaurant, and somehow…read moreone of the cutest spots I've ever seen. The food was outstanding: seasonal Southern California cooking with a focus on regenerative agriculture, sustainable seafood, and natural wine. Our server, Gaylen ( I think that was his name!) did not miss every recommendation was spot on. Highlights: oeuf aioli, tomato tonnato panzanella, confit chicken legs, and the marinated beets with beet tahini and pistachios. To drink, the Celery (Yola mezcal, lemon, ginger) and Beet (beet juice, cilantro, lime, tequila or mezcal) cocktails were both excellent. This is officially on my list of places to keep coming back to.

Botanica is such a cute little Silver Lake spot. We stopped in after a walk around the neighborhood…read moreto read and have a snack, and ended up on the back patio, which is honestly one of the best in LA. So much greenery and perfect for sitting with a book for a while It was so peaceful. We shared the hummus, which was pretty simple but fresh. Everyone working there was so kind and stylish. Classic Silver Lake vibes They also host reading nights too. Such a lovely place to spend a slow afternoon, highly recommend

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Edendale

3.8(748 reviews)

1.3 mi•Silver Lake

We love Edendale! It is our go-to neighborhood bistro. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is…read morecharming. We were there recently with another couple. Our server, Drew, was wonderful; very gracious and helpful.

1st Timer, sat at round bar patio table. Had to order at bar…read more Best Elote corn with barbecue grilled shrimp was Absolutely Delicious. 5 Shrimp were like little mini lobster tails, texture so fresh , firm and meaty. Enjoyed them so much! Corn was fresh and sauce deliciously tajin spiked. My Gin Apple Martini was refreshingly delightful. Can't wait to come back and try Kennebec potato chips w guacamole, Steak Frites and Calamari. The Building is lovely with old style architecture of a fire station of an era where details add such elegance.

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Long, full bar..

Asparagus Tempura

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Shrimp the Best!

Girl & The Goat

4.4(2.5k reviews)

Overall was a very good experience! Service was friendly and attentive from the beginning and all…read morethroughout dinner, so that set the tone for the night. We were a party of 6, but 2 were lagging soooo hard for our reservation, and we weren't allowed to be seated until everyone showed up. I think the servers felt bad for us lol so they seated us after 25 minutes or so. By that time, I ordered their Espresso Martini which was delicious! They described it as "smoky and not too sweet." The restaurant itself has a very industrial warehouse kinda vibe to it, which was cool. Very laidback but upscale environment, dress up or dress down, it's totally up to you. My group ordered family style. We ordered... - Appetizers: 'spicy handroll' dip, goat empanadas, goat liver mousse - Veggies: roasted carrots, wood-fired sprouted cauliflower, sautéed green beans, grilled corn - Salad: shrimp & crispy greens salad, - Fish: pan roasted salmon, roasted oysters, - Meat: grilled kalbi-style short ribs, lamb curry - Dessert: matcha tres leches, mango sticky rice Honestly, if I were to do the same family style again, I would make sure I got a good taste of everything again. If I were to choose one of each category though, I'd go with spicy handroll dip as my favorite appetizer, sauteed green beans, I'll try the other salad option (the shrimp & crispy greens salad was really lemon-ey, almost too much), salmon was fantastic and cooked perfectly, the kalbi-style good was impressive and fall off the bone, andddd I can't really complain about either of the desserts. Everyone ended up splitting, it was maybe....$175 per person? Not too bad.

I've been to the Girl & the Goat multiple times for dinner. Unfortunately, I did not have a great…read moreexperience last night. The food lagged and the dishes were not as delicious as they used to be. Green beans: this dish used to be my favorite dish and I always order for the table. Unfortunately, the dish was super salty and did not taste like is has previously. I let the waiter and waitress know but they didn't offer anything besides an apology Grilled Dorade and Naan with dip: these were the highlights of the show and items I also always order for the table. S'mores dessert: we ordered a s'mores dessert and it was a super small deconstructed s'more with one marshmallow. The graham cracker was almost a thin pretzel and had overwhelming cinnamon flavor. This dish was disappointing and the size for a child. The restaurant is beautiful, but the food and service were not up to the same caliber as usual during yesterday's dinner.

2.3 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown

Whole Branzino

Skirt Steak

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Duck Tartare

Intercrew

4.3(443 reviews)

•$$$$

The place is cool, love the lights and how quick the people are to get the empty cups and so on…read more Even getting the drinks was pretty quick for how long the line seemed. The drinks are a tad pricy for me for the amount of alcohol content in them. 20 bucks but if you dont care then party on lol. There's an Upstairs and i think i prefer the vibes more when it's a restaurant not a club. Either way the djs were way better here than the place i had gone to the night before.

It's a gorgeous space with high ceilings and good acoustics. We arrived fifteen minutes early so…read morethey sat us at the bar. We were very hungry but they have this policy of not leading folks to their table if they don't arrive at their reservation time. Wasn't a big fan of that. But once we sat, the service was excellent. We had Chris wait on us and he made sure our glasses were always full and that we had our needs addressed. The food was superb - not sure how they grill their steaks but they smelled like they were smoked with some sort of wood plank. Everything was plated beautifully and it all looked like edible art. Intercrew has their own valet service so I wouldn't worry about parking. Just try them out one night and maybe if you're lucky enough, you'll get to enjoy a musical act - it's a total Ktown experience.

Interior

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Szechuan spicy fried chicken (comes with ranch)

Lolo

4.1(161 reviews)

1.4 mi•East Hollywood

Beautiful delicious and kind cool service. They really…read moreadded special touch to make us feel welcome. The salad was so fresh and best olives ever in whole life

Nice quiet spot for after work drinks. Came on a Thursday and it was pretty dead but that might…read morehave just been because of the World Cup. Unfortunately my friend does not drink as much wine as I do so we opted for a couple of glasses instead of a bottle. Well, EYE had a couple of glasses to her 1. I wasn't incredibly impressed with the by-the-glass selection considering this is a whole wine bar but I found a few that I enjoyed. The bread & honey butter as well as the asparagus were both great. Asparagus was lemony and delicious, in particular. The crispy weiser potatoes were also good -- could have been a little crispier I thought! Service was great and very quick but mind you we were pretty much the only people in the room

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ORANGE de levande 'cortez' 2022 BLEND mendocino, california

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AN S.

12 days ago

Sous Sous was an amazing experience from start to finish. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling overwhelming. Everyone made us feel well taken care of throughout the evening. The food was excellent beautifully presented, full of flavor, and clearly prepared with a lot of attention to detail. Every dish felt thoughtful and worked well together. The ambiance is one of the highlights. The space is beautiful, stylish, and intimate, with a relaxed energy that makes it perfect for a date night, dinner with friends, or a special occasion. Great food, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere. Definitely a place I would recommend and return to. read more

Alex N.

23 days ago

not sure where to begin... 1. the food is inventive but familiar. we ordered the menu and everything hit. 2. the ambience felt both reserved but modern. the old church was complimented by the decor in a way that made it feel welcoming 3. the staff are great. full stop. 4. the drinks were well made -- so much so that it was hard to not order another. but then this review would've been littered with typos. love love love. read more

Ethan N.

22 days ago

Really stunning atmosphere, but the food was the real star of the show. The Gnocchi was light and sweet and the tartare was some of the best I've had. The drinks were great and our server made sure our glasses were never empty! Presentation was very thought out too and the service was warm and welcoming. read more

Charlotte L.

23 days ago

I'm from New Orleans, and Sous Sous made me feel a little like I was back home. Sat at the bar with two friends and ended up staying for hours--the cocktails all have these subtle Creole touches, from chicory to shaved ice, and the food feels rich but not too heavy. Such a special addition to LA. read more

Atlanta J.

17 days ago

The restaurant is insanely beautiful and the food is ever more stunning. A great place to bring your friends for an evening that lets you escape from the hustle and bustle of LA. The service is also impeccable for a newly opened establishment. Can't wait to go back! read more

Erica B.

23 days ago

I LOVE this spot! The vibes are great and the staff was incredible. Get the gnocchi! Everything else was delicious and I will be back.

Aracely R.

21 days ago

Very pleasant the food was very good the staff were very friendly and professional. Definitely I would comeback.

Wells B.

22 days ago

The whole experience was perfection! The decor and ambiance were amazing and the food was beyond delicious!

Sous Sous - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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(383 reviews)

For some odd reason, a lot of Italian spots have seemingly cropped up overnight in Echo Park and…read morethe greater region. Out of sheer luck, my best friend decided to chose this spot for our girls' night dinner, and we have decided on consensus that we savored every bite of our meal. We started our meal with the absolutely delectable focaccia erbraica, a cinnamon roll looking starter bread with olives, currant and a generous sprinkle of rosemary and salt. It came with a pad of homemade honey butter and a dab of olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. It was so umami and paired with the butter seemingly melted in our mouths. We also countered that carb bomb with deliciously charred broccolini with walnuts and a squeeze of citrus. Highly cruciferous veggies should only be grilled based on how fast we cleaned our plate. As for the entrees, the plates are meant to share, but I skipped lunch and ate my own bowl of mafaldine short rib pasta (yes you read that right). It was so hearty and satisfying. As a kid, I loved stealing the cooked lasagna noodles and eating them by itself when my mom would make lasagna, so having it on my own bowl of pasta (in the form of mafaldine) gratified my inner child. The short rib was so tender and it was perfectly sauced. I could have eaten another bowl. My friend ordered a steak and a rigatoni alla carbonara, and while I didn't try the former, the latter rigatoni was so delicious as well. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu, and luckily the last one of the night. It had equal parts espresso soaked cake and cream, and it was the perfect sweet note to end our epically delicious meal.

Food and ambience was great and Daniel was pleasant and super helpful. Friendly hostesses too!…read moreSo why only 4 stars? A restaurant with a coursed menu and tiny tables is expected to..well....course out the food. The other male server who gave us a silly excuse about the kitchen firing orders as they come and some BS about sautéed accompaniments so our 2nd and 3rd courses arrived within a minute of each other might want to reconsider if hospitality is an appropriate career choice.

Momed

4.0

(1.1k reviews)

I have been missing out! I heard very good things about the cocktails and appetizers here and…read morecouldn't wait to try. This place is perfect for Saturday night. Such a pretty place! Our server was super nice and helpful even though it was very busy. We started with cocktails I got the WHATS GOOD HERE. Ziiiiiiiiiiing! This cocktail is so unique! Try the drink first (which was absolutely yummy) then take a bite of the flower that sits on top. It gives a whole different experience. It feels tingly, a little numbing and gives lemony vibes. It changes everything. So cool! Each appetizer was better than the last. The WHIPPED FETA was the perfect start with the softest pillowy pita I've ever had! The MUSHROOM SHISH had the perfect chili crunch kick! The OCTOPUS was perfectly cooked and had a really good labneh on the bottom. All the dishes were well balanced and flavorful. If you haven't come here yet, you're missing out! Great vibes, great food and drinks!

The food here is not good. Everything tasted overdressed, heavy and salty, except the whipped feta…read morewith pita. The lamb pasta was undercooked. I think the only thing that was fully devoured was the butter noodles from the kids menu -- which was basically macaroni noodles with nothing but butter on them. Didn't need a reservation to get seating right away -- given the terrible food, I can see why. The ambiance here is good for a date night, and people will be dressed up which is kind of rare for this part of town. I won't be back though -- head to Bavel instead.

Zizou

4.3

(95 reviews)

Incredibly welcoming. Incredible food. And terrific service. Highly recommend…read more Was recommended this place and will be back.

Absolutely horrible experience…read more My friends and I came here excited for a girls' night after seeing this place all over TikTok, and it was ruined within minutes. We've never felt so unwelcome at a restaurant. The staff was incredibly rude from the moment we walked in. We were told we couldn't sit at tables because they were "reserved," yet there were no signs anywhere. Fine but there was absolutely no reason to speak to us with such disrespect. Then one of the employees told my friend she wasn't being seated because she was wearing a Messi Argentina jersey. It was such an unnecessary, immature comment that left us completely shocked. When we tried to speak to the manager about how we were treated, it only got worse. Instead of apologizing or taking us seriously, the staff laughed while we were trying to explain what had happened. Being laughed at as paying customers was humiliating. We came here excited to celebrate and left feeling embarrassed, disrespected, and honestly sad. No one deserves to be treated that way for simply walking into a restaurant. There are plenty of places that actually value their customers. We will never be back, and I wouldn't recommend anyone waste their time or money here.

Checker Hall

4.5

(586 reviews)

After reading all the reviews, you've probably already gotten the point, the food here is amazing…read more And it really was. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos because we're trying to get better about actually enjoying our meals instead of always taking pictures of everything, but man, everything was so delicious and the portions were nicely sized. For a party of two, we started with the baba ghanoush, which was so good. The bread was warm, fluffy, and perfect with it. We also ordered the Brussels sprouts. They weren't my favorite dish of the night, mostly because they were pretty tart and saucy, and I'm personally not a huge sour or tart person. But we still finished them, so that should tell you something. If you like saucier dishes with a more tangy flavor, you'll probably love them. The rice was amazing. It had different types of raisins, nuts, and so much flavor. It was honestly beautiful. We also ordered the branzino, which was really, really good. For our first time here, I think we did a pretty good job ordering, especially because we had no idea how generous the portions would be. We are two full-grown adults and we were stuffed. We even had to take some of the rice and branzino home, and we definitely did not have room for dessert. The service was great too. It was surprisingly busy for a weekday, but everything still felt organized and well handled. The staff was friendly and attentive, and we never felt forgotten even with how packed it was. This place is perfect for sharing and would be amazing for a bigger group. The space itself is also so beautiful. It has a historic and eclectic vibe and it would be perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. There's also so much to do around the area before or after dinner. I'll definitely be back. Easily one of my favorite spots on the Eastside.

checker hall: saw this place on tiktok a while back and…read morealways wanted to try. theyre known for there whipped feta dip and i can see why. we came at lunch so the menu was rlly limited tho. we ordered: whipped feta: creamy and tangy and paired perfectly with there freshly baked pita bread. licked this plate cleaned skewer plate: perf for sharing. the chicken was tenderrr and flavorful. same wthe lamb! nice char and v flavorful. all the meats paired rlly well w there yogurt sauce. gyro melt pita au jus: the grilled beef and lamb was perfectly cooked and flavored. loved the edition of both carmonlized onions and pickled onions. must dip it in the au jus which had a deep beefy broth. this was the standout dish fs! we decide to order another one cuz it was so good!! i also added the whiped feta into the wrap and that was the perf bite overall, highly recommend checking this place out. i would love to come back for there dinner menu. the interior was also rlly well decorated- vintage vibes.

Donna's

4.3

(746 reviews)