Summary: Visitors should be aware that there is a rotating chef that is highlighted, which means the menu will change and reviews have a lot more variability accordingly. That said, Nadia is an amazing server, the atmosphere is comfortable and pleasant, the drinks are on point, and the food that we got was pretty solid. Prices are pretty reasonable as well. Good value. Reservations are probably a good idea, though we were able to get seated an hour and a half before our show on a Sunday evening. My wife and I went here for our first visit on a Sunday evening before seeing A Strange Loop. I made reservations for 5:30 with a 6:00 p.m. show, but we were able to be seated inside closer to 5:00. Our server Nadia introduced herself pretty quickly after we've receded and answered a few questions that we had about the menu, and highlighted a couple of suggestions for us. Soon we were ordering and receiving items as they were completed. Cool Rummings - very well balanced and tasty, with a nice little punch. Orange Bang Bang - very juicy and refreshing. Definitely spot on with the orange bang. Trinity - sophisticated and served in a champagne flute. Cool flavors and slightly elevated. Cornbread - substantial portion and pretty tasty, but a bit dry and dense. Vegan crab cakes - if you like heart of palm, these are really good. Deviled Eggs - not quite stuffed like I have usually seen them, but very tasty, and paired well with the p&b hot sauce While subsequent visits may not be as impressive depending on who the visiting chef is, this visit was excellent, and highly recommended for those coming to see a show. read more

What a great experience we had this evening at this restaurant. Our knowledgeable server Kirk, had a wealth of information as when the restaurant opened and the different chefs that's cooked at the restaurant. The food was so pleasing to the eye at its presentation. Although the taste of each dish was superb and seasoned just right. Parking is on the street. After dinner, you can walk leisurely at the park, see the Almanson theater and/or wait for the band to come on stage next to the restaurant read more

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Food was ok given there's hardly much choices around the area and also on the menu, but the food came out luke warm, flavors were decent. Ordered the bread and butter, bread was like sliced deli bread and nothing special also butter was pretty bland, zucchini blossom was good with nice ricotta filling but wasn't as crispy as it could be (also for $22 is a bit high for 3 blossom and ricotta). The bolognese was good too, actually very decent portion and can tell it's fresh pasta. Overall it's ok came here before a show, was able to walked in and sat outside. Gentleman Host was very kind and I believe the busser who poured the water was very nice as well. The male server I had that starts with the letter F, on the other hand seemed overwhelmed with his tables during rush hours, he came and took my order and did not return to check at all to see how everything was, I could of ordered another wine or dish but he only came to drop dessert menu and that also took awhile for him to ask if I wanted any dessert, but I was over it by waiting and then he dropped the check. The server also ruined it by his use of "buddy" is a bit unprofessional, I'm 40 and he's still in his 20s? Oh well can't expect too much I guess. read more

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The food came out fresh and deliciously tasty! Love the new rotating guest chef. The menu was an influenced of American Indian/Mexican inspired meal (pre Mayflower days where vegetarian fish & chicken was the staples - meat was not introduced: beef, pork & sheep) We had a 7:30 PM show at the Music Center sat down to have dinner leisurely at 5 PM w/ RSVP. We were seated indoors. It was nice, cozy and warm. read more

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The food was quite tasty. The service was kind and thoughtful and patient. I am allergic to corn, which made it challenging, because the menu selections rely on a great deal of corn chips to complete them. They did not have the flexibility to substitute chips for beans or rice or any other carbohydrate, so I had to pay extra to order some wild rice after the fact. Also, I'm here on the actual day of my birthday. My party tried to get me a desert for my birthday, but they couldn't do it , because everything for the birthday had corn in it lol. That's a first read more

Talk about having a unique model for a restaurant.. Abernathy's located at the podium of the LA Music Center host a featured chef every few months. Different chef, different cuisine and different menu. We came here a while back to try Chef Geter Atienza's Filipino inspired dishes. We started off with a few cocktails, bongabong punch and ube colada. Very tropical and refreshing as if you're beach side relaxing on the beach. Starving because of a later reservation, we went straight for entrees: Baked mussels tahong, marinated tuna kinilaw, oxtail crepinette kare kare. Mussels with garlic butter, machengo and parsley was tasty. Marinated tuna kinilaw is Filipino version of ceviche but swimming in coconut ginger and calamansi and more tangy. Kare kare was presented deconstructed. Again swimming but in peanut sauce and veggies. Very good. For dessert, we had ginata which is a modern version of the OG, ginattan. Chia seed pudding, taro root, yam, jackfruit, mango pearls in coconut milk. Very refreshing and a good dessert to change the palette of the different entree flavors. Service here isn't up to par with fine dining restaurants. Had to flag the waiter a few times. Wasn't too helpful with explaining the menu and in a rush. This restaurant is perfect if you're attending a performance at the Music Center. If you're not watching a performance look out for the closing time. Abernathy's closes early. Also, security could be better here as a few homeless were wandering around the open and using the common area restroom. read more

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I think the idea of Abernethy's is great! Rotating chefs every few months; of course then the reviews for the food will be very different every time. I went mid November and the chef was Geter Atienza-- it was a Filipino inspired cuisine. Baked mussels with garlic butter was great. Big shrimp with seafood sauce and collard greens : to my surprise the collard greens left a stronger impression than the BIG SHRIMP haha it was creamy but had a flavor blast from the seafood sauce. Pork belly with pickled veggies - I've been getting more adventurous and trying pork here and there but... yeah I don't know what I'm tasting haha but the pickled veggies were great! crunchy and refreshing. Shishito peppers were great too, easy appetizer for the table. The portions were kind of small but it was expected. Their drinks were great too. Really enjoyed the outdoor seating, I definitely recommend but of course the food isn't going to be the same every time. read more

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We have been dining at Abernathy's since it opened. Have always had an excellent experience from the outstanding creative speciality cocktails created by Jason to the wonderful selection of menus and chefs. The location is perfect for anyone wanting a nice pre-show meal on the beautiful Music Center Plaza. HOWEVER our last visit was absolutely heart breaking and uncomfortable. We will never go again. The hostess was exceptionally rude to us when we arrived even with our reservation. I had never seen her before. She was snippy and made us feel like we were imposing on her for being there. The server showed up to our table (we had never seen her) and ran off the menu to us with rapid fire and seemed like she was be imposed upon by asking her questions. We were one of 3 couples in the restaurant at that point. For some reason she suddenly left us in mid- discussion and walked away. At that point she spoke to the hostess, other servers and the bartender. We know him from all of our evenings we have dined there. He told us he was taking our order, which I found to be very strange. Which he did and he was lovely. However, after that we were completely ignored, snubbed and left with dirty dishes, no water, cold food and stale tortillas. The server who snubbed us made a point of being exceptionally kind and loud with other diners , all the while ignoring us. And sneering at us as she passed. We were embarrassed and hurt by the treatment we received after having spent $$$$$ since they opened. We will never go back or recommend dining there. We never had a bad time there in all of our experiences. We always looked forward to going ... it was always a special treat. NOT ANYMORE What ever was the issue with this server or hostess, it could have been handled with grace and not make people feel ostracized when they are spending money. I will never go back. One person's issues projected on customers is unacceptable and unprofessional. Management needs to fix that asap read more

Service was negligent. No one checked on us after receiving our meals . My torta was flavorless and though I asked for condiments to remedy the situation to no avail it just was not worth it . It took over 30 minutes to get any help to remedy the situation. Also took over 20 minutes to get coffee refill. Which they took our cups back to the kitchen. That was very suspect and plain unsanitary. I ended up sending back the torta and the waiter insisted that it was off the bill. We were in a rush and I trusted him . After our show I realized that it was not removed from the bill. We live in LA there is no excuse for mediocre mexican food. This was a huge miss . read more

I went recently for the Mexican Food residency. It was pretty bad. I was expecting overpriced, but good. It was overpriced but sorta horrible. I won't give it 1 star because my GF's chicken was actually quite good. I had the burrito...it was $25 and literally the worst of my life. Mostly generic rice and beans and a few shrimp. My daughters tacos were equallly grim...also $25! I thought it was gonna be like Sonoritas which is fancy prime beef burritos, but instead it was significantly worse than the following: Poquito Mas Baja Fresh Cactus Taco Taco Bell (I'm not trying to be ironic here, the Crunchy Wrap is substantially better) Normally I wouldn't write such a bad review, but this meal was really unbeleivably dissapointing on an absolute basis, and the price was just insulting. read more

First, the good part. The food and service were excellent. Cooked just right, brought out hot to our table of 4. The bad part. Waiter told is the menu items were large and "shareable." This was very misleading as the portions were way over-priced and way too small for even two people (let alone our group of four). For example, I probably would have enjoyed our order of "big shrimp "hipon at laing." But, alas, none left for me. Ridiculously small, as ridiculous as the $36 price for such a small order. I dined with 2 Filipino friends at what was called a Filipino inspired menu. And the "baked mussels "tahong" - embarrassingly tiny (I was really looking forward to this dish and got ONE mussel to eat. Shame on them!! $185 total bill - value with tip $65.89. Throughout dinner we were already talking about our next Filipino meal with three times the food for one-third the cost of this pricy dinner (and expensive, no-validation parking). Like I said, good food, good service, and we left hungry. read more

Abernethy's is a unique restaurant, as the Chef de Cuisine shifts every so often, changing the entire menu and most likely continents they represent. The menu is not extensive, but intriguing enough for you wanting to dine on everything. The next sequence will open on September 11, 2024 through the end of the year and will be drastically different than the current menu. The ambiance is simple and caters to both indoor and outdoor dining, especially during the summer, where the Dorothy Chandler Center usually has it's concerts or plays.I really wanted to try this southern cuisine, and tried the cornbread and catfish, which were both delicious. The wife had the salmon and smoked macaroni and cheese, which was also delicious and creamy, with a hint of smoky taste. Lastly, the deviled eggs are something special, although a bit spicy for my taste. Service was informative, and responsive, with free refills of tea and quick delivery of our meal. I'm looking forward to the new menu in September and will definitely come back to checkout the new chef's take on Los Angeles dining... read more

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The food was good, not spectacular, but the service was deeply slow. We had to inhale our entrees which came to the table at 7:10, to make our 7:30 curtain. We arrived at 6:10, waited for 20 minutes to put in our order. We would have skipped appetizers had we known. read more

Since May: Italian menu with an Iberian influence. I believe any bad reviews earlier in the summer were just a new-to-Abernathey's Chef ironing out the wrinkles. Chef Brad Willits' food is very good, and beautifully presented. Our meal: Figgin Good signature cocktail. Smoked albacore bruscheta. Fennel sausage with potato salad and course ground mustard. Shrimp with saffron and cilantro. Farro risotto with shiitake mushrooms. Grilled asparagus with romenesca sauce and almond. Pro tip: Order the risotto, shrimp, and asparagus...put a little of each on your plate, and create the perfect bite by combining the 3. Simply divine. Sat inside, which is air conditioned, but also open air. Very nice. Gabriel - BEST server ever! He knows the food, and is attentive to time constraints, and your every need. Go try it before Chef Willits' residency ends!!! read more

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We only stopped by for a quick cocktail while we waited for the rest of the group to head over to the theater. Service was great, and cocktails were delicious. Beautiful spot to hang for a bit. read more

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Was here with Lucio Bedon as the chef. The food tasted great. The servers were wonderful - even gave us a free coffee. BUT, my boyfriend thinks the portions were too small. Had the salmon, agnolotti, and friend squash blossoms - all were good! read more

A convenient place for dinner before a show at the Ahmanson. Outdoor dining with a view of the fountain created a lovely atmosphere for a meal. The restaurant has a neat theme, with rotating chefs and menus. I started with the roasted artichokes, which was a light refreshing dish, although the artichokes could have done with a bit more flavor. I'm not sure why I expected this dish to be served warm, but it was a cold dish. The peas were crisp and delicious. The sea urchin carbonara was elevated comfort food. The buccatini was the perfect complement to the sauce and everything about this dish made me happy. For dessert I had the semifreddo. The frozen mousse came to airy life in my mouth. Either eat quickly or share, it loses some magic as it warms and melts. Overall a solid and playful meal. read more

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The drinks. My goodness the drinks. The chef may change but Jason's ability to make amazing cocktails is enduring. I had a few drinks but the star of the show was the Foxy Brown. A bourbon based drink with apricot preserves, ginger beer, a bunch of other stuff and hot sauce. This was one of the best cocktails I've ever had and I love cocktails. A stop at the bar will now be mandatory for any trip to the music center and luckily I go there a lot. Service was also phenomenal and the food was delicious. read more

Before catching the Opera, I had dinner here, and it was very good. Host and Server(Aliyah) were very friendly and helpful. I started with the tomatoes for an appetizer with pine nuts, sherry wine, and mozzarella. I never knew sliced tomatoes could taste so good. For the main entree, I decided to go with the Garganelli Ala vodka...this did not disappoint at all!! I cleaned the bowl! The pasta was cooked nicely, and the sauce was delicious. They also have heaters outside just in case you want to eat outside. Perfect place to eat just before a show, highly recommend. read more

Under the guidance of chef Lucio Bedon, this restaurant has degenerated into a tasteless mess. The octopus was overcooked, without any noticeable seasoning. Same for the accompanying chickpea puree. No seasoning. The $38 caviar pasta had very little caviar and a lot of cream. No other flavors. The bolognese pasta tasted like it came out of a can. Way underspiced. We were assured that out $40 salmon would be served medium-rare, but it was beyond well-done. Completely dry, almost inedible, and again, no spice on the fish, in the romesco or on the broccolini. They never served the prosciutto/melon appetizer, but they charged us for it. Likewise, they served tow of three bolognese orders, but charged for three. Some mains were served so late that we had to rush to make the show. The wait staff was overwhelmed, the kitchen was inexperienced, the food was dismal across the board. The bill was $428 including the mandatory 20% service charge. And that was after they removed charges for the items they never brought. There really is nothing good to say about this restaurant except that it is on the Music Center grounds. read more

Service is non existent - it's as tho no one told the wait staff that they are being employed to serve dinner, let alone facilitate an enjoyable experience. No one took r order until we flagged down the " manager". Main courses did not appear for more than 30 minutes and both chicken and fish were overcooked. No one ever came to see how our meal was or if anything was needed. Actually felt like a bad snl skit. read more

Last minute trip to the Mark Taper and I finally trued Abernethy's. Glad I did. Pretty day to dine outside. Had the Three Sisters, Chips and Guacamole, and a churro for dessert. All delicious! read more

Abernethy Brunch Woes! What was planned as a delightful brunch in an enjoyable location before a matinee became extremely unpleasant, stressful and disappointing. While we arrived on time for our reservation and at the start of the brunch shift, we soon learned that 3 of the limited 7 items on the menu were unavailable. Of course, this was after we ordered them. While our server was patient and sincere (simply the messenger), the manager who I spoke with was courteous yet could not provide any substantial answers and did comp the meals. However, we had to select items we really didn't want and, really, a brunch menu that runs out of bread an hour into opening? No substitutions were offered. When we finally got what we ultimately ( by default) ordered, the food was cold, undercooked and mediocre at best. So how can a restaurant that touts its specialties and its guest chefs and has elevated prices provide such inadequate food? We will never go back and I caution those who consider this place to think twice and choose another option! read more

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Been 4 times. 1st time when they first opened was great. Every other time has been a disaster and absolutely will not go back. 2nd visit, the food was the Native American chef, more than 50% of the choices were unavailable because they were closing. 3rd visit, the Michelin star Mexican chef,- 50% of the food choices were not available. The menus are severely limited, one fish, one chicken a couple of beef and if you're lucky one vegetarian so if you have special food requirements, when 50% is not available, there are no choices. This last visit, #4, was absolutely the worst. It was the Michelin Star Mexican chef. The waiter came and took a drink order, (3 glasses of white wine) however the first course came before the drinks. Note: Don't ever order all together and let them deliver when they're made. I ordered ceviche, they were out, so I ordered Salmon without the potatoes. They served my entree which was just a piece of salmon without anything on the plate with appetizers of chips and guacamole. We had to ask for more than the 6 chips that were on the plate. Then the drinks arrived. Then 2 people ordered the street tacos with sauce on the side, and they got 3 corn tortillas, an ounce of meat on each one and 2 shreds of cabbage for $28 a plate. I was sharing my Ala carte salmon while my wife waited for her chicken - which had no substitutions.Everyone was finished with their entrees, and then my wife's chicken came out. Meanwhile, I had asked to have any kind of vegetables on my salmon plate instead of potatoes, and they said sure, but it didn't happen. Not only did it not happen, but when my wife's chicken (the 4th entree) finally arrived, she didn't have any vegetable on her plate either, just rice and beans. The waiter came by and said sorry "the kitchen doesn't have any vegetables". So when the bill came, I said to him, I don't think I should have to pay $38 for a piece of fish "Ala-carte". He said he agreed so he removed my Diet Coke from the bill. Gee thanks. Service was horrible, the kitchen doesn't know how to properly address what is appetizers and entrees, and they cannot deviate from any item on the menu. So this restaurant is absolute a no-go. It is my belief that the wait staff is not trained when the chef changes, as I believe the wait staff stays the same. It's a problem. And, like in another review, they get a 2 hour rush before the show starts - ours was at 8:00pm and resy was for 5:45 and we barely made it. I don't usually leave such negative reviews but when you're presented with a bill for $250 for lousy service, entrees that aren't made properly, and a staff that really doesn't care, I'll go somewhere else. In fact, we all decided it would be better to pack a picnic Ala Hollywood Bowl, since there are so many places to sit and enjoy the view and we won't have to deal with any of this. read more

We got here at 530 with three people, by the time we got our food it was over an hour and a half wait. We ordered cocktails and it took also over an hour wait. The service was terrible and we hardly ever saw our server. Would not come back here. The food was good but not worth the annoyance nor wait. read more

This review is for the new chef at Abernethy's -- Chef Lenora Marouani. Five stars for the food, three stars for the service. We had another fabulous meal at Abernethy's following a show at the Music Center. Chef Marouani's food was creative, executed well, and super flavorful! We shared all items for a party of 4: -Barsha Fizz: The drink was really strange and interesting and I liked it. It had gin, pistachio, lemon, egg white, and cream. I have no idea what made it so fizzy, but it was definitely a unique and well-made drink. -Za'atar Greens: The greens were very flavorful and paired well with the dressing. There were a lot of unique ingredients that made the salad feel very original. -Farmers Cheese: The house-made cheese was mild and creamy. It paired well with the beets, tomatoes, and chutney. It also came with a side of toasted bread. -Beef Cheeks: The meat was tender and melted in your mouth. The polenta was cooked well and very creamy. The fried shallots added a great crunch. -Chicken Mosli: The chicken thighs were perfectly cooked and juicy. It was presented in a skillet and stew like with the potatoes, tomato confit, and quinoa. -Lamb Meatballs: The meatballs paired well with the labneh and were served over a flavorful couscous stew. -Hummus: The hummus was super creamy and flavorful. It came with taro chips, which don't appear to be on the online menu, but were excellent! -Spiced Shishitos: The shishitos were seasoned well, and crispy. The portion size was large, and this was the only dish we didn't finish and took home leftovers. -Fig Brownie: The brownie was chocolatey, luxurious, and perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I think this is one of the few items that appears on Chef Marouani's menu at her original restaurant, and I can see why. -Tahini Caramel Gelato: The gelato was great! The seasonings on top (sumac, za'atar) were weird, but it all worked. We ate every bite. Service left a lot to be desired this time unfortunately. As a general matter, we felt super rushed. We had a 6:30pm reservation on a Sunday, and the restaurant closes at 8:00pm, so we shouldn't have felt like we were imposing and they were trying to get rid of us. First off, they informed us the food would come out as it was ready. Normally, a restaurant says that when things are slow, but instead everything we ordered showed up quickly and at once. We couldn't really enjoy the salads and starters without feeling like we had to rush so that our entrées wouldn't get cold. The restaurant did not have a ton of diners, so it shouldn't have been a problem for them to course our meal. Next, they had last call for food at 7:30pm, which seemed strange, when it closed at 8:00pm. So we had to order our desserts early. Then, they kept trying to take our plates before we were finished. The cherry on top was that they turned off the heaters way before we left. On an extremely cold night right after the rainstorm. It was very clear they wanted us gone way before their actual closing. I am a loyal customer of Abernethy's. The concept is great, the chefs I've tried have all been outstanding, and I typically have no service issues. But I felt like a burden on the restaurant this time around and truly hope they are able to resolve these issues before I return. read more

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Came here right before a show at the Dorthy Chandler Pavilion. I made reservations ahead of time and was seated right away. It was a cold night but seating outside had heating. I love how fresh the food is and that the menu changes with the chefs. This was my second time here and I loved trying something different. Parking is below for only $10. read more

Fabulous experience before the show. The outdoor patio was just perfect. The food was so good. Nothing fancy but we ordered several different things and then shared them all and each one was so good. Salmon, shrimp ceviche, steak tacos, Caesar salad (amazing)!! But Johnathon our server made it incredible. He was the best I've seen in a long time. So fun and knowledgeable and accommodating for any and everything we needed. Perfect evening. read more

Abernathy's never disappoints. Food was extremely tasty and Kirk was very knowledgeable about the various dishes.

Hmmm, I give this restaurant an average rating at best. First, the hostess that is seating patrons and providing the menus, is seemingly sick and keeps coughing up phlegm, which negatively impacted my appetite instantly. Next, there is no bathroom. We were directed around the corner toward the back of the theater next door, near an ATM machine, with no hot water for hand washing. I'm wondering (more so praying) there is a sink with hot water for hand washing wherever the food is being prepared. The server was attentive but not too overbearing, which is always nice. The server did become a little bit more difficult to reach when we wanted additional items as the evening progressed and more patrons filed in. The food was average with visibly pleasing plating. If we had to choose a favorite dish, the Big Shrimp "Hipon At Laing"G was tasty. We ordered a side of steamed jasmine rice with lemongrass and spooned the coconut milk, ginger sauce from the shrimp dish. We were happy to hear that the menu evolves every few months based on the in-house chef. We may give Abernethy another try to enjoy multi-cultural cuisine. Never know, palates evolve! read more

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We ordered wine and appetizers after a matinee today. We all felt our server was disappointed we didn't order a dinner entree. She had some type of impatient flippant attitude. My 86 yr old mom is hard of hearing and asked lots of questions about the wine and the menu. We asked for some chips or bread and were told they don't serve that unless we ordered the bean dip appetizers. The food was good and the wine was good. The service made us feel unwelcome and we wanted to leave as soon as our appetizers were finished. It is a convenient location at the Music Center, but we will not go again. read more

In the open area between the Dorthy C and Mark T theaters. Suggest reservation unless you get there over 2 hours before the show. Very yummy food and not outrageously priced. Speciality drinks were yummy. The two I picked were more tart than sweet. read more

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This was an unexpected surprise. I wasn't expecting to enjoy Abernathy's based on some recent reviews. The house salad with added protein (shrimp/trout) was excellent. The simple dressing was light and complimented everything. The egg rolls were very tasty and great for sharing. My friends had the noodles that were tasty but difficult cut hence share. Portions on the brunch menu are small. I would try again read more

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My husband and I ate here a few weeks ago and had a terrible dining experience. We both worked in hospitality for years, and our server was one of the worst we both had ever had. The restaurant was out of Diet Coke (not a big deal), but also out of the salmon entree. (Also not a big deal, but the menu was small and it was only 6:30pm.) Our server couldn't have cared less about trying to create a pleasant dining experience for us. The food came out extremely slow, and there was no check in on us as we waited. Our server forgot to put in our appetizer, and I had to approach the bar to ask about it. Our entrees came out, and when we told the server we no longer wanted the app, he just said, "Okay." No apology. The food was average and unmemorable. For the prices we were really disappointed. When the server brought the bill, he made sure to say, "I didn't charge you for the appetizer," as though he was doing us a favor. Won't ever dine here again. read more

The service was great. The location was perfect for our venue. Yet the food was a miss. The best thing was wine. They served Post and Beam soul food inspired dishes. We had 4-5 starters, salads, salmon, and their version of oxtail with greens. I enjoyed the atmosphere, but we struggled with every item which either didn't have enough seasoning to way to much. ( Mac and cheese was a mess.) Wish it was better. read more

As you know, Abernethy's hosts new chefs with new cuisine throughout the year. Given that information, dining can be a hit or miss, depending on the chef when you attend. We have had everything from Mexican/asian fusion to Caribbean, and some have been much better than others. The service is always great, although pacing of the meals is not consistent - sometimes things come out all at the same time, sometimes things come out and you sit another 20 minutes before another item comes. The bar is very, very slow and typically, the food comes out before the drinks. You cannot beat the convenience of having the restaurant a minute walk from the theatre. read more

The service is horrific!!! Good came all disjointed. Cold. No one cared. Asked for the manager. He didn't come for 20 minutes. The food is always tasty but sometimes hot sometimes cold and service is horrible. I'm done with this restaurant. Shame because it highlights chefs that are good. read more

Friendly helpful service, excellent drink, good food. Jason does a great job. This is more than a convenience at the Music Center. Abernathy is a destination all on its own. read more

We had an overall disappointing dinner experience tonight. While the quality of the food was great, the restaurant ran out of salmon, the waiter forgot two items we ordered, and one person in our party asked for no rice on the side of his order which meant there was no side dish at all offered on that $40 plate of food. read more

We went before a show at the Ahmanson. Gave ourselves an hour and fifteen. Our waiter was terrific, and we got our drinks in a timely fashion. But then the whole meal fell apart. Took 30 minutes to get chips and guacamole. And when the main course finally arrived it was already quarter to 8. Worse part, my wife's roast chicken was uncooked in places. The chef wanted to see the plate and claimed that's the way it's 'supposed' to be prepared. Not a food expert, but pretty sure chicken needs to be cooked through. The rest of us had tacos, and....pathetic is really the only way I can accurately describe them. Dried out tortillas, chunks of tasteless chicken, with hardly any toppings. I'd avoid this place and their hot new 'chef'. read more