It was my first time going to Laurel Grill. We had a party of 5 which means you can't make a…read morereservation (since we had kids in tow, we showed up at 5pm on a Saturday and there was no problem getting in). The place itself is very modern and nice. Overall the vibe it basically a Houston's-type place. And service was good. All of the food overall was very good. Nothing really too crazy. To me, the menu is a little... boring. But, I will say everything was tasty. We got the Cajun shrimp salad (which was simple and clean but tasty), a cheese pizza for the kids (which was good!), a brisket French dip (very tasty and a horseradish sauce with a LOT of bite), a vodka pasta (was good but it actually is TOO big a portion to eat by one's self), the Ahi Tuna frites (the tuna was good and served with a nice green sauce), and the grilled cabbage side (with brown butter and some pomegranate molasses--it was actually my favorite thing!). The key distinctive thing about Laurel Grill seems to be that a lot of things get cooked by that fire which really adds a nice smoky touch (like the shrimp and the ahi tuna and the cabbage). My only major complaint would be the fries were just okay. After a minute or two they weren't crispy anymore. As good as everything else was, I thought they would step things up with the fries but they were just average. Anyways, while I overall am not that excited by the menu, it definitely is a great place to go where everybody will be able to find something tasty to eat. And overall, the portions were pretty fair.

Excellent food, service, atmosphere. Have been here a few times with friends and family, but had a…read morememorable brunch today! It was sunny on the patio and there was a lovely breeze. Victor took care of us and was very attentive. Some recommendations: - good cappuccino - hamachi crudo for appetizer - margarita pizza from wood oven - asian chicken salad - apple pie with ice cream was so well done

5 stars for their Neapolitan styled pizzas!…read more It's hard to come by a place that serves good quality pizza but this place does it right! Thank you.

Highly, highly recommend. My wife and I were looking for a good Italian spot for dinner and found…read moreour new favorite place. We seated quickly and dug the restaurant's vibe. The fettuccine wild boar was juicy and delicious, and my wife's ravioli dish was packed with flavor. Those two meals alone are reasons enough to come back. Also, our server, Antonio, was super friendly and recommended other phenomenal dishes that we'll be back to try.

Absolutely LOVE this place. The Mulberry is a very warm and intimate place where you can enjoy…read moremodern Korean comfort food. All dishes are carefully crafted with its colorful details, and its simple but bold flavors prepared for you through an open kitchen. This place gets busy the minute they open their doors so make reservations prior. 1. Korean Aguachile: fresh tilefish sashimi with finely sliced cucumber and white floral decor simmered in ice cold kimchee broth they pour at the table. Soooo good. Must order. 2. Soy Marinade Blue Prawn: My favorite dish of the night. Huge raw blue prawns (head attached) marinaded with soy sauce. Served with barley rice topped with Ssam jang (type of bean paste sauce), and seaweed paper. You wrap all ingredients in the seaweed paper to make a hand roll. Soooooo delicious. Can't walk out without trying this. 3. Beef short ribs: good but nothing unique in its flavoring . Beef steak(medium rare and super tender) that's lightly marinaded/glazed (so not overly sweet) with kbbq/short rib sauce. This is one of their fan favorites so I suggest you try it.. 4. Chilled Acorn Noodles: chewy cOLD noodles made with acorn (just like the acorn jelly side dish we eat). The noodles are seasoned with Korean Cho-go-chu-jang (Gochujang paste), crispy cucumber slices, loads of dried seaweed flakes, and perilla oil. And you just mix them all together. Sooo good and paired well with the short ribs. Incredible. 5. Bluefin tuna and trout Bibimbop: like a poke bowl but so much better. Rice at the bottom with loads of lettuce strips, bluefin tuna sashimi, radish slices, and cavier. Seasoned with Korean Cho-go-chu jang (Gochujang paste with a twist of vinegar). Very good as well. For drinks we tried the shikhye slush (shikhye is a Korean sweet rice drink dessert). They used a slushy shikhye base with warm cinnamon and ginger spices and pisco for a kick. Also tried the Sujinggwa manhattan which is sujunggwa (traditional Korean cinnamon ginger dessert tea served cold) and a single malt. This was fabulous. Overall fantastic experience. Fantastic food, cool ambiance's. And great service. Highly highly recommend this place!

Parking: street parking can be rough to find during peak dinner time on weekends but not bad early…read moreevening on weekdays Reservations: Limited availability on Resy makes it seem harder to get though we were able to make one. Tables looked available around 5pm though so walk-ins could be possible. Ambiance: Outside was nice and inside looked dimly lit and romantic. We were seated promptly and service was good. Food: Rice slushy had a strangely strong cinnamon-like taste to it that traditional rice punch doesn't have which was so overpowering, it made it difficult to go back for more sips. Oysters - good though small, enjoyed the kelp mignonette Korean Aguachile - Delicate tilefish completely overwhelmed by cold kimchi broth with actual icy slush in it and small amounts of fish Steak Tartare - The hot stone bowl seemed to defeat the purpose of a tartare, as it cooked the steak once mixed. The perilla leaves were also cut in large strips relative to the beef. Chilled Acorn Noodle - The perilla oil was nonexistent in flavor though the dish didn't need it and was good without. Overall, portions were small for the price and dishes weren't well-executed so despite being excited for more Korean options in West LA, I'd much rather make the drive to Koreatown for better portions, prices, and flavors.

Bradley is the best!!! He took great care of us and had awesome energy the entire time. Super sweet!read more

Café Vida makes the best breakfast. They have breakfast all day and all the offerings are good. I…read morelove the pancakes and eggs. Their Brown rice almond pancakes are gluten free and you can't tell. They have Chia, flax seeds and almonds, topped with fresh berries, and powdered sugar. They are served with with butter and maple syrup. Their Blueberry corn cakes are also great and different. They are fresh berries and powdered sugar, served with maple syrup and butter. You can add sides to all these items. The prices are fair, parking is okay, and the place is super clean and comfortable. They often have outdoor seating as well. The service is great. The entire staff is lovely and kind. They get your order right and they wait on you fast. Now it can get crowded and I don't think they take reservations, but the line moves at a fair pace.

Came last sunday with a friend and left with the biggest smile on my face (and the fullest belly)!…read more I live right around the corner and had passed by so many times, i'm so glad i got to finally stop by. first and foremost, this place has indoor and outdoor seating. the inside is nice and dim, has a bar - perfect for a date! the outside is a little more simple but has ample seating for a group of friends. Our server was very attentive, checked in on us and brought our food out in good timing. the food itself was incredible! i forget the actual name, but i got this hash scramble plate that had potatoes, bell peppers, onion, smoked brisket and a fried egg over the top. it was incredibly delicious. my friend got the 2+2. the ribs are freaking insane, my friend gave me a taste and i almost regretted not getting that instead. it melted right off the bone, had good flavor even without the bbq sauce (which was also tasty - the spicy bbq was my favorite and also poured it over my skillet). i paired my plate with an iced coffee which was just as rich. the reason why i left with the smile was because we were treated to a smoked cookie! i wish i caught her name but our server was such a sweetheart for this. it was soft and warm, melted right in my mouth. everything was incredibly filling! what a great experience, i look forward to coming back!

The first downside thing is it is impossible to view their menu online. You click on menu and it…read moreasks you to download the menu and that page is jacked up and displays weird code. There really isn't anywhere to just look at the menu online and after a few minutes of getting the runaround trying to see the menu you lose interest in this place pretty fast - it's frustrating. I came here for a birthday and the food is actually pretty good but at the prices they are charging you really should get significantly more food than they give you. I got a half pound of beef brisket ($27) and it came with 2 small sides ( I got mac n cheese and cole slaw) - and after $35 (including tax & tip) I still left hungry. Now I remember why we don't come here.

Here's a revised review including the potatoes:…read more I had breakfast at Metro Cafe in Culver City and it was excellent. I ordered the spinach and feta omelette and it was honestly unreal. Perfectly cooked with great flavor and really fresh ingredients. The side potatoes were also amazing, super crispy and really good. The service was friendly and the atmosphere felt relaxed and welcoming. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend if you're in Culver City.

Metro Cafe is one of Culver City's hidden gems when it comes to breakfast and brunch. Every time I…read moreeat here, the food is consistently delicious and the portions always hit the spot. Their omelettes are easily some of the best in the area: fluffy, flavorful, and loaded with fresh ingredients. And the French toast? Perfectly golden, slightly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and just the right amount of sweetness. Truly A-1. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the vibe feels like your neighborhood go-to spot. Whether you're starting your morning or grabbing a relaxed weekend brunch, Metro Cafe never disappoints. Highly recommend!

Went here on a whim for a weekday brunch and was very happy!…read moreGreat outside area with pretty trees. Scrumptious food and yummy drinks.

I have been here for Happy Hour but this was my first brunch! So for easter brunch they had a pre…read morefixed menu for $32, included 1 app and 1 main. Drinks: Macha latte was decent. Nothing to revert about. But wow, that mimosa was filled to the rim! I got the speciality weekend brunch spritz. I don't remember what it was call but it was strong and refreshing. Yes. The spritz was strong or my tolerance has gone way down. First course: I was pleasantly surprised by how big the Avacado toast was. It had a jam at the bottom that brought the whole dish together. Like my HH review, some micro greens would have taken my heard back. I just love microgreens! Deviled eggs and croquetts I've tried before. They were both pretty good. Croquetts can't do wrong. Mains: I got the crab Benedict and it was awesome! I filled up on my avocado toast so I took half of it home. There was plenty of crab and the poached egg was running and bright orange. That's some healthy eggs! Fresh toast looked amazing as well, same with the burger. I know the burger was also popular at happy hour for the price but I was told it was very good. I'll have to go next time just for that. Parking: Just park by the paid lot by trader Joe's or off Cardiff. Easier than trying to find parking on that street. The paid lot is $1 free and $1 additional hours. The patio was super charming with all the natural lights and shaded by the trees. The service was decent as well. Will took good care of us.

Such a great experience here at Hatchet Hall today! We ended up sitting at the bar and our server…read moreJess was fantastic. Made some great recommendations and her energy is incredible. So genuine and lightweight, loved sitting there. We ordered the deviled eggs, cornbread and meatloaf mash. WOW! complements to the chef Bravo! Everything was fantastic!! Absolutely must try the cornbread. Such a great balance between sweet, savory and spicy. Not a single table was served without them ordering this dish. I can imagine how many they serve a day! The deviled eggs were delicious and surprisingly so filling. I loved the turkey meatloaf with the mash and gravy. So flavorful!! The vibe and atmosphere was great and I can't wait to go back!

My new favorite restaurant in Los Angeles!…read more Since this review, I have been to this restaurant twice due to how amazing the food is. Firstly, I came for dinner on a Saturday night and it's absolutely beautiful inside. I loved the dim lighting and the lights which create a truly romantic experience. Service was great and our servers were amazing. They explained the menu throughly and explained how the items were family style. For drinks, we ordered the pong express which was delicious. For food, we ordered the cornbread, the cat fish bites, the blackened chicken, the carrots and the mashed potatoes. Everything was super delicious and the portions were great. Definitely recommend for any occasion!

Hayden Tract is an off kilter and a bit industrial neighborhood. At Destroyer, its modern food…read moremarches to the beat of its own drummer like its renewed surroundings. Come here for brunch after climbing the Culver City Stairs at the Baldwin Hills Overlook or a bike ride by the Ballona Creek jetty. Koshihikari Rice Porridge: This is a risotto that has gone gooey. Or is it the creamiest congee around? It is warm and thick, slightly soupy, and the rice grains still have some texture. The flavor is well balanced, a bit of broth, lemon, and olive oil. There are melted leaks at the base of the bowl, glistening with golden olive oil. The broccoli stems have been cooked until they are really soft. Crispy and chewy puffed rice has been sprinkled on top of the porridge, as well as raw green broccoli bits. The broccoli bits are what you get after you shake a grocery bag holding your broccoli crowns. Grilled onion rings are charred sand sweet. A sweet chocolatey gravy of black garlic is dusted on top. I don't eat porridge too often, but I'd keep coming back for the incredible flavors and textures in this stunning bowl. Ordering: Place your order at the counter, pick up a number, and find a table on the sidewalk. Dining: There was a line out the door on the weekend and seats are hard to come by, so I roll the order to go. Parking is plentiful with lots of spots on the street.

Decided to come here for breakfast. It's definitely a vibe in here…read more We got some pastries and some food. The stuffed matcha croissant really wasn't stuffed, the matcha was coated on the side of the croissant. The pastries were alright. Husband got the coffee and it was a bit too acidic. My matcha latte was soo grassy and herby. I also tried the koshihikari rice porridge, the black garlic flavor was overpowering. It's a very hearty dish, perhaps a bit too much for me in the morning. Overall I feel like maybe this place is too avant garde for my taste.

The food here is spectacular, so too is the ambiance and service…read more We had N17 Burgers that were amazing, avocado crispy rice, sweet potato fries, and a Caesar salad. The food was fantastic. The ambiance is a chill spot to watch sports. This is a gem. Thanks for an awesome Sunday watching hoops. The service was friendly and spectacular. Thanks we'll be at the N17 Lane again!

What a wonderful place to grab a bite and a drink. Super family friendly and delicious food. We…read moregrabbed the N17 burger and it was cooked to perfection! The flavor combination of the bacon onion jam and Swiss was perfect and not overpowering. There are TVs to catch whatever game is on and the service has always been wonderful. It can get loud if there's a riveting game on but otherwise it's great. I've also gone before to just grab a glass of wine at the bar and it was lovely. The owner was very gracious and knowledgeable.