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

Andy and alaysia are the absolute best. Best service in DTLA. If you need a spot to go around here…read more Don't hesitate.

Stopped by here for breakfast as my buddy was staying at Hotel Figueroa…read more Place gets filled up on weekends after 9am, so plan accordingly. Ordered the chilaquiles w/ steak - i enjoyed it - would order again.

Had a very just ok breakfast sandwich on a croissant here this morning while meeting a friend…read morevisiting from out of town. The croissant was rather flimsy and fell apart quickly. The soggy piece of lettuce really kind of ruined the whole sandwich for me, honestly. Tried to pick most of it out but the damage was done. The tots it came with were nice, albeit most likely frozen at some point, and the cup of orange juice was nothing to write home about. It's a very pretty restaurant inside an even nicer hotel, but on Sunday morning I felt rushed to get in and get out. That would be fine if the food were outstanding, but instead it just felt like any old roadside cafe

Brea was so vibrant, welcoming and helpful. Outstanding service! Definitely gave me a reason to…read morecome back!!

Had the pleasure of visiting this establishment for my friend's birthday. It was my first time and…read morewas delighted to see that it's in the middle of flower district of downtown. (Added bonus for upgrading our friends birthday bouquet across the street) It was a busy Sunday and although they had a few callouts, they handled everything like absolute pros. They were all delightful, polite and showed us a good time. The food was excellent and the coffee and drinks even better. I had the shrimp & grits and it was perfection. Their pancakes are also top tier! It's a very busy & popular location so keep that in mind if you don't make reservations ahead of time. It's also black owned which I love supporting black owned businesses. The manager was so sweet and wished our friend a happy birthday to the entire room and made her day really special. Thank you so much for the lovely brunch experience & will def be back!

The service was amazing and very quick. Ej was very nice and attentive. The restaurant was very…read moreclean.

Amazing services and very good hospitality gem was a pleasure. Definitely recommend coming back as…read morefood was good to this is my second time eating here

Have been here a few times now for happy hour and always have a good experience. It feels like a…read morehidden gem in The Bloc, and is infinitely better than the always-crowded and usually-mediocre Joey DTLA right above it. This past visit I came with a large group and was still seated immediately. I didn't realize just how large it is inside, as I usually am towards the front or on the small front patio. ANYWAY The Korean wings were very good but admittedly could have been a bit spicier. The loaded fries had a bit too much melty cheese on top that oversaturated the other ingredients. The chicken quesadilla was I enjoyed but was a little basic. Last time I was here before this I had a chicken tikka quesadilla which I think was a more inventive dish that is certainly more memorable than this one. Small critiques but I do very much enjoy District and will one day come not just for happy hour. The cocktail of the day is usually good!

BE WARNED! The…read moreatmosphere was decent, the food was acceptable, and the service was average. Then the bill arrived, and I was surprised to see an automatic 20% gratuity added. I ended up paying it(because they leave you no choice), but my biggest issue isn't the amount itself. It's that there was no clear notice beforehand. If a restaurant automatically adds gratuity or service charge, especially for a single diner, that should be clearly disclosed before you order or at least be prominently stated in the beginning. A 20% tip should reflect exceptional service. That wasn't the experience I had. The lack of transparency left a bad impression and felt dishonest. With so many great restaurants in Los Angeles that offer better food, better service, and straightforward billing, I wouldn't recommend this place.

My friend and I had dinner here after an event at USC. I ordered ceviche and the calamari, while my…read moreguest ordered the branzino as his dinner entrée. The ceviche was wonderful, but we had barely started enjoying this when the server brought the branzino and the calamari. The calamari was mediocre at best, with very few large pieces of squid and multiple, small pieces of batter only. The calamari was accompanied by a tasteless sauce. I don't know why the server was rushing us with our selections. The restaurant was not full. The view from this rooftop restaurant is nice, but the food and service need a lot of work.

We came on a very hot day, which definitely didn't help the rooftop ambiance. Even though we were…read morebasically sweating our butts off, we still enjoyed the view! Hubby ordered the hamburger and fries, and I ordered a salad and pizza. We also tried the ceviche. Everything was good, but most of the food needed more flavor. The ceviche was delicious and packed with flavor, but sadly, nothing else matched its energy. My biggest issue was the drinks. It was extremely hot, the glasses were tiny, and we had to keep asking for refills. Also, the price of tacos without rice and beans was a little crazy! We probably wouldn't go back, but we're still happy we gave it a try.

Loved my experience at Great White in LA! The atmosphere is so cute and laid-back, with the perfect…read moreCalifornia vibe. The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented, and everything we ordered was really flavorful. It's definitely a great spot for brunch or lunch with friends, a casual date, or just grabbing a good meal while enjoying the LA vibe. The aesthetic is gorgeous, the service was great, and overall it was such a fun experience.

I love everything about to restaurant Been to Larchmont and…read moreWest Hollywood location. Both are amazing with great food and service . My favorite is margarita pizza with extra cheese . Love it

Absolutely beautiful spot to take brunch with lots of shopping and activities close by. We were…read morehelped promptly and by very knowledgeable staff who kindly answered our every question. I cannot recommend the tomato cocktail enough! I forget the name, but it was just wonderful and I thought it to be very unique. The cornbread was of course great, as well as the heirloom tomato salad. The heirloom tomato salad was absolutely delicious, and their croutons somehow soaked up all the dressing while remaining super crispy!! I highly recommend!

Went on a Thursday night with friends. Ambience and service were great. Staff were always prompt…read moreand checked on us quite frequently. There was ample seating and overall great vibe. The food was delicious and quite filling. Food presentation and flavors were great. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and 3 entrees. We left with take out boxes. Would definitely dine here again and would like to try brunch. Appetizers: - Biscuits with a side ham and whipped butter 5/5 - Shrimp Aguachiles 5/5 - Albacore spread 5/5 -Pork toro 4/5 Salad: - Persimmon and carrot salad with chili oil 4/5 Entree -Heirloom Chicken 5/5 -Roasted Duck 4/5 -Pork Chop 5/5 Dessert: -chocolate basque cheesecake 3/5... too thick for my preference - raspberry ice cream 3/5

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.

Unfortunately, our experience at Girl & the Goat was pretty disappointing, especially considering…read morehow much we were looking forward to trying it. The biggest issue was the lack of cohesiveness, both in the service and the food. Our server was very difficult to find throughout the evening and only checked on us about twice, if not one of us raising our hand flagging her down. The food itself was very hit or miss. The vegetable appetizers were easily the highlight of the meal! The side dishes were genuinely delicious and had much more interesting flavor and balance than the main dishes. Unfortunately, the main dishes were extremely salty while somehow still lacking depth, spice, and actual seasoning. We ordered the goat curry and grilled chicken, which was recommended by our server. We were also disappointed by how some dishes represented different cuisines without much cultural context. For example, the goat curry is inspired by South African cuisine, but this wasn't indicated on the menu or explained to us by our server until after the fact. Traditionally, that style of curry is commonly eaten with a starch such as rice or a flatbread, so when we asked about having rice with the curry, we were surprised to learn that rice was not available and that we would need to order naan separately if we wanted it. If we are going to emphasize cultural representation in a dish, shouldn't that context also extend to how the dish is traditionally served or at least be explained when ordering? Otherwise, it can feel like the cultural identity of the dish is being adapted primarily for a Western palate rather than thoughtfully represented. This stood out because the restaurant describes itself as having "global influence and bold flavors" while creating dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors. We expected that philosophy to come through much more strongly. Instead, the menu felt somewhat random, and the dishes didn't feel like they belonged to a cohesive culinary story. Even small details, like the somewhat low resolution logo image on the menu, contributed to the impression that the overall concept wasn't as intentional as we'd expected. On a positive note, the drinks were really good, and the vegetable appetizers were definitely the bright spot of the meal! Sadly, dessert was just okay and, again, felt somewhat disconnected from the restaurant's stated identity. Overall, we were excited to experience something different, so this wasn't simply a matter of the dishes not appealing to us personally. Especially for the price of each dish, we expected much more intentionality, consistency, and boldness from a restaurant with such a strong culinary identity and reputation.

What a fantastic place! It took me working with an…read moreex-employee of Republique to even find out this place existed. His advice: "go in the morning, their cakes and pastries are killer; a long line forms even before they open, it will be worth it" it's hard to not go broke here, they have sometimes unnusual combinations of pastries that are always incredible! Their chocolate + salted caramel cake is my husband's favorite, its a bit much for me but I cannot deny its beauty and quality. I love all the passion fruit desserts, their danishes, anything with Caramel is also my husband's jam. Come hungry, eat something here, take some home. When dining in I've loved a slice of their quiche of the day, they give you a nice side salad with a zesty dressing, I also love ordering the baguette with salted slow-churned cultured butter (Rodolphe Le Meuiner Beurre de Baratte) and jam - simple but WOW! Fantastic place for those coming to LA for the first time, the building is just gorgeous, and for those who live in LA: you should come! I love a good french pastry, I don't come in often but when I do I am always satisfied

The Bottom Line 4.5 stars: Highly recommended culinary destination. A few reservations as noted…read morebelow. Location 4 stars: On the east side of South LaBrea Ave between Wilshire and 6th street. Paid valet parking next to the venue. There is also limited metered street parking and third party paid parking lots. Venue 5 stars: Beautiful, charming historical building originally designed in 1928 by architect Roy Seldon Price for Charlie Chaplin as a mixed office/store complex. More recently it housed LaBrea Bakery and the Campanile Restaurant before Republique opened in 2013. A few outdoor tables as well as many indoor community and private standard and high tables, and a full bar. There are also some seating upstairs, sometimes reserved for private groups. They in fact operate two distinct Republique restaurants here. Morning to 2 PM they serve breakfast and lunch and bakery items. It's a more casual order-at-the-counter-and-they-bring-it-to your table set-up. At night it's a formal sit-down restaurant. Republique has become a huge tourist spot and you see a lot of international visitors there. Billing 1 star: They charge a 4% surcharge up and above the prices on the menu. I find this confusing and misleading. Why not simply reflect this in your prices? Service 4 stars: Polite and to the point. Food 4 stars: New American fare with French influences. I have only been there for breakfast and lunch and cannot rate the fancier dinner items. My favorites are the Lobster Omelet, the Mushroom Toast and the Croque Madame. I found the Eggs Benedict and the Steak Frites a bit underwhelming. The Eggs Benedict lacked flavor and the steak was a little tough and chewy... I also felt that the Fingerling Potatoes and the French Fries were way too salty. Drinks 4 stars: Full bar, specialty cocktails and coffee/matcha. No mainstream soft drinks. I have had the Ube Coconut Matcha Latte (it was overwhelmingly sweet!), the Tiramisu (it's a drink! delicious), the Green Shake (smoothie, quite good) and the hot Cappuccino (ok). Serving sizes are on the smaller size.