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    The LKSD

    4.1 (2.5k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Yosmar J.

    Upon arrival around 3:30 PM, we were greeted warmly by your hostess/bartender/waiter, and the menu looked fantastic. The initial experience was very promising, and we appreciated the welcoming atmosphere. However, over the course of our visit, the service fell short of what we expected, especially considering the $850 bill. The restaurant appeared to be understaffed, and as a result, several challenges arose: * Drinks often took up to 25 minutes to arrive, and one of our guests had to request her drink three separate times. Food arrived in increments, and some orders were incorrect or included items we did not request. While the additional filet mignon was kindly removed from the bill and taken back to the kitchen. the asparagus that was not ordered was still charged. I thought it was interesting that the chimichurri sauce was charge and I'd assume it would be part of the steak itself. Given the repeated mix-ups, I had hoped the waiter might have removed them as a courtesy. Not a big deal but I'm sure the waiter was fully aware of the consistent mix ups Half the table did not have silverware when our food arrived, and I had to get it myself due to no staff being available. I want to emphasize that the food itself was delicious, and the initial welcome was lovely. That said, we felt that the service did not match the quality of the food or the expectations for a fine dining experience at this price point. With that being said, I do recommend the OG burger, the filet mignon, and the elote as an appetizer.

    Merica fries
    Tony J.

    Reviews are just reminders to myself. Waiter was nice enough merica fries - pretty good, not overflowing with sauce like many restaurants do for gimmicky fries Normal fries - thick cut and perfectly fried Pastrami sando - pretty good sandwich, pastrami wasn't too salty The mess Burger - overall decent burger, too much sauce though which hides the taste of the meat OG burger - good standard diner burger The fries aren't included with burgers. When waiter asks what would you like with that burger (fries, sweet potato fries, salad, etc), note that you have to pay extra for them. That was how we had 5 orders of fries at about 7 dollars each. -_-

    The Damage
    Chris F.

    Don't come here if you want great service, awesome atmosphere, and amazing tasting dishes. Went for the first time yesterday, they were open at 11, and we walked right on in got seated and ate good :)

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    Kingston W.

    Family members and I gathered for a post-holiday get-together. Our meal took place mid-day, on a Sunday. During our visit, the restaurant was not too busy; perhaps these were contributing factors. With seven diners, I was able to see a lot of menu items. Entrées ordered included: the 10oz Filet Mignon ($65); the Doc Holliday sandwich ($25); Duck Sando ($19); Colossal Burger ($24); 12oz Ribeye ($62); the Short Rib ($45). Sides included: Calamari Fries ($15); Amazeballs Brussel Sprouts ($16); and Asparagus ($14). Photos are attached. The menu is available for viewing, online. Notice that some plates, such as the Short Rib, are a complete meal (main dish and sides); other entrées (such as steaks and sandwiches) may require the ordering of sides à la carte, like vegetables or fries, to round things out. As a general observation, all of the items ordered were prepared and presented well. Everyone at the table was satisfied with the meal they selected. From my perspective, the menu is good in that it has diverse selection, at various price points. That said, I feel some entrées provide a better value than others. The restaurant has a "shoebox" configuration, with some patio seating. The interior decor and ambiance are nice. The number seated triggered a 18% service fee, although we added to "the tip". The service provided by our waiter was adequate. Interesting: All of the beers are packaged. They do not have taps. And when I ordered a Coca-Cola, it was in a bottle.

    Leticia C.

    Visited on a Sunday evening with a group of 7. Sat at the bar, plenty of bar seating but moved to a table when we ordered some appetizers. Everything was tasty and came out pretty quickly. The drinks were delicious. The bartender Moises took good care of us! Cool vibe, great drinks, decent food. Definitely a spot I'd come back to to hang out and grab cocktails.

    Pedro M.

    Great vibes at LKSD in Downey! Awesome spot with a cool atmosphere and solid service, definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

    Karina E.

    One of the best Tomahawk steaks I've had in the city of Downey... LKSD is known for their unique drink specialties and their top tier dishes,... my friend and I shared a nice Tomahawk steak cooked to an absolutely medium rare perfection... I mean the flavors on this steak was Epic.... Making a reservation was easy... we were seated right by the patio which gave us a nice view of the outside... this place is perfectly suited for any type of night and also a cute " date " spot... it has a nice and casual date night ambiance. I suggest you make a reservation, as this place fills up quickly...... service was prompt... see ya soon LKSD

    40oz Tomahawk Dry Aged 28 Days
    Tricia N.

    I've eaten here a couple times and I enjoyed it both times. Good amount of choices in their menu for food and drinks. We ordered the tomahawk steak and it is delicious, omg. I will say it took awhile to get our order but it was worth the wait!! Meat was so flavorful and juicy, and it is enough for two people. Very filling and satisfying, highly recommend splurging on this. Sides were decent as well. Definitely will be back for the tomahawk. I also love how you can take home the bone with its designated to go box, very cute. We let our dogs have some of our experience too hehe. They loved it as much as we did!

    Margaret N.

    Just had the best dinner here! Haven't been back here in years and it taste just as good as I remembered it. The burgers were good, sushi was on point, steak was cooked perfect, and sides were great complements to our meal. Celebrated my son's birthday and they brought this really yummy churro dessert topped with a huge scoop of vanilla. Loved the service, our waitress was attentive and food came out fast for our hungry kids. Will definitely come back more often!

    10oz Filet Mignon with shrimp  Calamari  Amazeballs Brussels Roasted Garlic Mash   18oz Bone-In Ribeye Dry Aged 28 Days

    Food has not tasted the same. Been there 3 times recently & every time I've been dissatisfied and disappointed. Bland & nit fully cooked as expected. Tried the mc rib & not good at all. No flavor & tasted like it was just boiled. Just Might find new steakhouse.

    Trini M.

    Came here for dinner with friends and family for my birthday dinner. From beginning to end, service was excellent. Good selection of drinks, and an even better list of old fashioned drink variations. Food, was delicious and good portions. Great experience.

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    Andrea A.

    Been wanting to try this place and finally stopped in. Let's start with parking it's very limited but still not that bad. The inside is very speak easy vibe. Came here on a Saturday for lunch so it was slow. Waiter was nice. Orders the butter buffalo wings with fries and the cheese boner. The wait was long really long. Mind you it was empty. Also the music choice in there was unique. Very LA Chicano. It's like a want to be boujiee but still a little ghetto lol. Nothing wrong but with the prices on the menu you expect it to be a little more upscale. Overall is was good. The food was delicious so that made me happy. May come back to try some more.

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    Sabrina A.

    First time coming here and it was an overall great experience! The drinks were good, and the salmon I ordered was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive as well. Inside is nice with lots of seating and even outdoor seating available as well. It looked cleaned and I liked the dimmer lighting! I wish their Raw menu opened up earlier, we arrived at 3:30 and we were told their sushi menu doesn't open until later. Overall, good food and drinks but definitely on the pricey side!

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    Although it fronts as more of a bar, the food is amazing!! The service was great and the food even better.

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    Had a reservation at 11:15 set with a group of friends . And the restaurant Wasn't even open! Even waited until 11:30 before walking away.

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    Food was great a little pricey for steak. Service was amazing. Has a lot of TV's if you want to catch the game

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    Great server, food was amazing and not crowded at all. Everything ordered was worth it.

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    Where do you park?

    There is free 2 hour street parking along the whole street.

    Lock and key kid friendly?

    I would say no - it gets too loud, selection wise maybe kid friendly, but more of a bar restaurant lounge environment

    Do you have a kids menu?

    We have kids options available upon request. Burgers, chicken nuggets, and steak

    Anyone know what their corkage fee is per bottle?

    Does the tomahawk come with any sides?

    Yes and it nice and big.

    Do they accept Google or Apple pay?

    Hi, Jesse. They do not accept Google or Apple Pay. You should still give them a try.

    I made reservations for 2:00, but it says that you are not open till 5:00. Is this true? Do i need to find another place to dine now?

    Yes opens at 5pm.

    I seen on instagram they served the tomahawk steak and blow torched it in front of you is that special requested when ordering the tomahawk steak ? If so, is it an extra fee for that presentation?

    I actually don't know the answer but I've seen people get the tomahawk and they don't blow torch it at the table. At least I've never seen it done. They might though. Like the salt Bae dude there might be special charge for blow torch appearance

    Is there any outdoor area that's dog allowed?

    Do you guys still have the steakslut shirts?

    Yes they do. Picked up one myself.

    So we have to make a reservation or walk in?

    Reservations are not requieres but it's preferred . Wait time can be pretty long if you don't

    Are you guys open tomorrow for dine in?? If so indoors or outdoors? Also, what time do you guys open and close?

    Both :)

    Is it open for dine in again?

    I believe it is

    If I'm celebrating a birthday can I bring my own cake?

    Yes not a problem, but unfortunately we are not able hold the cake for you.

    Is there happy hour today?

    Yes

    Can I bring my 6 year old for dinner there?

    Yes not a problem

    Does this establishment have patio seating for dine in?

    Yes they do but it very small

    Hello. Are you open today? We have reservation but not sure if we can have dinner there?

    We’re open

    Do u do brunch here and do u have bottomless mimosas? If so, how much?

    No they don't

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