Service was great. We were running late and I called the hostess and she changed our reservation to 15 minutes later. Very convenient! It's a beautiful locale. Right in the center of the Music Center. The prices are very reasonable but the food is just okay. I was expecting something more special. I read about the head chef being a good southern cook so I expected more "flavor". Don't get me wrong, the food was good but I was underwhelmed with it. The salmon was cooked to perfection. The cornbread was not that flavorful. Very dry and served cold, or at least it was cold when we got it. I had a dish with crab and asparagus. Again not something I would order again. Not bad but not memorable read more

Two of us had 11am reservations on a Sunday before the opera matinee. Service was great! I had the salmon and my companion had the tacos. Both were excellent! Kudos to the new chef. We were out in time for the 1:30 talk at the opera. We plan to make reservations for our next opera performance. read more

Nice spot to sit, have a drink, solme appetizers, before heading to a show. Conveniently located next to The Ahmanson, Mark Taper Forum, Corothy Chandlier Pavilion, and Disney Hall. Went with Philipino specialties tonight: Lumpia was hot and tasty; Pork Skewers were tender and savory, and shrimp in a lemon coconut sauce was also very good. Subtle flavor, not overpowering, and shrimp was tender, not overcooked read more

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Considering the convenience to the theaters, this place could have taken advantage and been bad but it was decent food, well presented. Menu felt' a bit limited without many kids options but it was a nice experience and would definitely go back before another show. read more

I can usually depend on this place for decent plant based and vegetarian options before a show at the Music Center. I'm very disappointed that their menu currently has only one meager sounding salad that a vegetarian who doesn't eat eggs could eat. Won't be dining there again until the menu changes. read more

The real reason to come here is the location. Perfect for not being rushed to get from dinner to a show at any of the theaters right in the vicinity. The patio setting is nice, with a vantage point of the music and dancing happening in the plaza while we dined. The food (Chef Ryan Costanza's menu) was decent but nothing to rave about. The ricotta griddle cake was enjoyable but burnt. Hamachi starter was one of the best parts of the meal. The lamb ragu was flavorful but way over salted, or else this would have been the best dish of the meal. The grilled maitake mushroom was very dry, could have benefitted from a sauce, maybe something herbaceous and/or acidic? Wine was okay but nothing special. Service was fine but not matched to the price point. This place is clearly geared toward the pre-theater crowd, but it's a little weird that they start packing up all the tables and chairs at 6:30...it made for a busy and distracted environment. Glad to have had this option, and might come again simply for the sake of convenience and to try another chef's menu. read more

Friendly service and the food was really tasty! I enjoyed the tuna salad and the chocolate mezcal cake was a great dessert. Worth stopping by if you're at the Music Center. read more

Great spot for dinner before a show at Ahmanson or Mark Taper. They are rotating chefs and we were there for the Ryan Costanza menu. Drinks and food were both good, with some standouts. Ricotta griddle cake: this was a pleasant surprise with a great combination of flavors and textures. The mix of sweet from the jam and salty from the prosciutto worked very well. Octopus potato croquettes: these were a great standout dish. Tasted just like a grilled octopus and potato dish but in croquette form. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a little bite from the octopus pieces. Sardinian tempura: this was the least favorite dish, heavy and a bit oily. The lemon helped to break up the heaviness a bit but not enough and the Mayo added to the heaviness. This would be a good dish to share with a larger group where each person would only get a couple of pieces, but it's too much for two people. Lamb orecchiette: another standout dish with a great mix of textures. The lamb ragu is rich with deep flavors and the pine nuts add a great crunch and the raisins a pleasant sweetness. Could have eaten another bowl of this. Will definitely be back to try more here. read more

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Hostess was extremely rude. We arrived at an empty restaurant patio, just wanting a glass of wine. We had to fight for a table. And then we were kicked out, even though there were empty tables all around us. Never going back there. read more

I kid you not, stay away from this clip joint. The advertisement is deceiving. The barbecue duck is actually two small slices of grilled duck with half of it being duck fat. The only thing tasty was the tomatillo salsa. I was literally choking on how dry the duck was. Warning--STAY AWAY. read more

4/5. Lovd the concept and will definitely be back. This restaurant is at the Music Center plaza and features a rotating cast of up and coming chefs. Chefs rotate quarterly. When we went Chef Ryan Constanza (Dija Mayra founding chef) was the featured chef showcasing Sardinian / Mediterranean cuisines. Every dish we had was delicious (except for maybe the dessert). I did think the price was reasonable for tapas in LA. The setup is Ok, nothing really aesthetic about their Al fresco dining and the transient situation can get a little scary (a drug crazed transient went by all the tables and pestered the staff and patrons while we were dining). Also note this place is really tied in with the Music Centre / Theaters and closes out early. We had a 5:30 dinner reservation and they were closing the kitchen by 7ish. The rundown on food: Tuna escabeche toast / 5/5 This dish was so good. The tuna was melt in your mouth. Toast gave it nice texture Ricotta griddle cakes / 5/5 Another toasty dish. Loved the combination of prosciutto and quince. Chorizo Fritter 5/5: This was Similiar to a Spanish croquette. Spanish chorizo with waxy potatoes and octopus. So good! Pana caraso 4/5 Melted Sardinian cheese with honey and flatbread. Ask for a spoon! This is basically Sardinian queso. The cheese is very pungent. Sardinian tempura: 5:5 Like very good Japanese tempura. I loved the saffron aioli it came with Aged ribeye: 5:5 Taste was on point. I really liked the Bernaise. Overall this restaurant does sauces really wel Uni Carbonara 4/5 I thought I'd like this dish more than I did. I'd suggest enjoying while hot as we waited to eat this until the end and it was lukewarm and didn't have the umph I was expecting. Saedas 3/5 My least favorite dish. The pecorino and ricotta were just too overwhelming. This is definitely a very savory dessert. The ice cream doesn't quite offset the cheesiness I think if this were a permanent restaurant concept it could get to 5/5 read more

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Wonderful choice for some food before attending the opera at Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. The place was booked solid at noon on a Sunday and the service was absolutely perfect. I dined alone and sat nearby some awesome people who I ended up chatting with for the duration of my meal. For wine, I asked for something dry and my kind waiter recommended the Albariño, which was a solid choice. I started with the Radish and Citrus Salad which was superb and oh so refreshing. I then had the lacquer glazed chicken which was cooked to perfection. The skin was so crispy and flavorful. I ended my meal with the matcha donut and the texture was insane. It was dense, chewy and the perfect treat to end my meal. I'll definitely be back soon! 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

I had only a little bit of time to catch a quick bite before seeing a show at Mark Taper Forum and there was this place. The hostess was very nice and was able to seat me without a reservation. My server Noel came to greet me and poured some water. I asked him to tell me about the entrees and I got a little bit of an explanation of the food. I decided to go with the cod. He told me that it would be a small amount of food and I should also get the crispy potatoes. Done. I ordered a mocktail which was tasty. Food arrived shortly after. Slight problem: no napkin or utensils. When I flagged my server he seemed annoyed that I had to ask for utensils. He dropped them off without a napkin. He never checked back to see how the food was (the fish was bland...the only saving grace was the chili pepper). Probably one of the worst servers I have had in a long time. Just couldn't care less. There's just no excuse for bad service. Definitely won't be back. read more

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We learned about Abernethy's and their rotating chef menus when we dined there before Hadestown earlier this year. We loved the chef Ryan Costanza's menu at that time (they change every six months). Great cocktails, wonderful tempura appetizer and Branzino entree, and delicious semi freddo dessert. We went back another two times, then were pretty sad when they switched to the current chef. We were apprehensive about going after Ryan left and didn't go the last couple times we went to the Ahmanson. Big mistake. Geter Atienza's cuisine was amazing. Drinks were good, the appetizers..yikes, we ordered the lumping, mussels, and tuna and all were delicious. We loved the pancit then decided we needed more of that tuna. Topped everything off with his lovely flan. We were so disappointed to find out that his reign ends after 1/1. Abernethy's closes for a month and brings in the next innovative chef. This time, no waiting, we're going. Do like that they offer indoor and outdoor seating. We usually opt for outdoor. All in all, loved the food, the spot, and the staff is always nice. read more

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First time dining here, after noticing it dozens of times when catching shows at The Music Center; we were very impressed by the interesting decor, the delicious food, and the friendly service (Nadia was very helpful). Would love to come back and taste the dishes of different resident chefs in the future. read more

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Here's what you need to know. Get tickets to a play and have a reservation here to enjoy great food from different chefs ( rotated cuisine every six months). Last year my sister and I ate at Abernathy's 4x when the last chef, "Ryan Costanza ", was there. We loved everything we ate and that's why we returned 4x! When we heard the next chef would prepare Filipino cuisine, we thought, nahhhh. We really like Filipino food, but how great could it be? We never ate there until last night. We decided to book a reservation just to see how great the food could be, because we were seeing the Temptations play on site and thought, what the heck. When we sat down and looked at the menu, we noticed it wasn't all usual Filipino entrees. There was a twist of old faithfuls: pancit, lumpia, etc. We told the waiter we were hesitant to try the place and raved about the prior chef. The waiter raved about the current entrees and we were glad we came. We ended up ordering the mussels, lumpia, pancit, and tuna ( 2 rounds ), and the flan. Tuna times 2, because it was so damn delicious. We loved our drinks as well. We were all set to come back knowing it would switch to a new chef until February. Come to find out the next couple of days are the last. The place closes down for January, ughhhh! We were kicking ourselves the rest of the meal, because we could have been enjoying this delicious-ness for awhile:( Anyway, next cuisine we were told will be a Moroccan cuisine. Uh oh, we thought for a second, that might not be great. Haha . We googled the next chef and found raving reviews, so we WILL have faith, because the last 2 chefs were great. This is such a great idea to rotate cuisine/chefs. But, you want to cry when the ones you like are done. Maybe they need to eventually pick the best of each menu they have had and have a time frame when you get the best of the best. So, to sum it all up, Jknow they pick great chefs and try this place when you can. But of course, don't tell everyone, because I need to get my reservations:) enjoy ! read more

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I came here with my family after the matinee and had an amazing dinner. I got the salmon, and my husband got the bison. It was delicious. Although the food was good, it was the service that really saved our evening. Our server Nadia was so pleasant, helpful, and personable. Unfortunately I left very uncomfortable because a group of women eating were berating my server. going to other servers....management and even around other guests. I felt like nobody was doing anything to support her. She has been the best server that I have had in a very long time and it was just sad to see.  I hope management can do better at sticking up for their staff when that happens, it was very uncomfortable to watch. read more

We recently went to a performance at LA Opera and decided to grab a bite at Abernethy's before the start. First of all, this small but beautiful restaurant is conveniently located in the new Plaza adjacent to the Music Center. The service was impeccable; we only had 45 minutes before the performance started, and they were able to accomodate us without us feeling rushed. They have a fixed menu for $45 per person and everything was absolutely delicious and well worth the price. The only thing we did not like was the bread that tasted a bit old. In addition to the impeccable service, we liked the fact that they organized some staff from LA Opera to regularly pop inside the restaurant and check the Opera attendees for their vaccination cards (you receive a bracelet showing that you got a vaccine), which saves a lot of time at the entrance read more

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We had a different experience than most of the people who have left reviews... the food was very good but underwhelming. We were places at a table in the corner and the bus boy was more attentive than our server. My drink was empty by the time our second course got to us, and the server did not come back to check on us until after my boyfriend finished his drink and all of our food was gone. We would have gotten another round of drinks and dessert if the service was better but I was very dissatisfied. By the time he asked us if we needed anything we asked for the check and it took about 20 minutes to get to us. We were dining for over an hour and the bus boy checked in 3 times to take plates, the server checked on us once and never even took our empty cups. The worst part about it was that the surrounding tables that were directly next to us were checked in multiple times in the time we were not.. I counted 7 conversations with the one singular table. Worst part is I brought it up the the floor manager and he seemed unfazed. read more

We have eaten here many times due to convenience of location. Today due to weather, Dan called and simply told us he couldn't accommodate us and told us he moved us to Kendall's. No options, no "I'm so sorry" just a simple you're out of luck attitude. Would have been very nice to have a conversation about what we could do. Had out of town guests and was looking forward to our meal. Because of how it was handled- won't be back. Will tell others as well. While I understand Dan can't control weather, he could have had a pleasant conversation about what the situation and simply ask me if that was ok to move. Made reservations 3 weeks ago. read more

This was a nice place to eat prior to a concert. The chefs rotate so the food is going to be different every few months. The atmosphere is nice and the service is good if a bit amateurish at times. read more

This is for the current chef, john Cleveland. I have been to this restaurant for a few other chefs and found the dishes odd, expensive for teeny portions, way too eclectic, with not great service. That's why the reviews are low. But today, we had a great experience with this current chef. There were a few hiccups but otherwise excellent meal. The tequila drink i got was pretty weak for 17 dollars. I'm not a drinker and I felt nothing. The corn bread and butter was really good, nice serving to share with a hunk of good butter in a cast iron pan. We shared some crab cakes. They were excellent, very fresh 26 for 2 (in contrast to the small one teeny piece of smelly crab cake for 46 at FUNKE) ... we shared a gem Caesar salad, again a nice portion we all shared, everything very fresh and beautifully presented. I got the half chicken with lemon rice, a nice big serving and perfectly seared and juicy. Loved it. My friends got a beef dish he loved and another got the deconstructed pot pie looked soupy to me but she loved it. Other friend got salmon which was a little more done than he asked for but ate it anyway. The service was great this time. We sat inside this time, a nice room. read more

My wife and I went to Abernathy's since it was located in the Music Center and I thought it could add to our opera event that we were going to afterwards. Dealing with the hostess and manager provided a negative experience. We didn't place a reservation before arriving and they were just dismissive. Since it was an opera night, we expected there to be some activity but we didn't expect to be treated rudely. A gentleman came to the table and asked if we wanted anything to drink. Why wife asked if he was our server and he said yes. We asked to review the menu before placing our drink order. We waited several minutes and the guy never returned. I asked someone who was clearing the adjacent table to let our server know we were ready and a young lady comes over and introduced herself as our server. We immediately thought "why didn't the guy let us know that he wasn't returning and why didn't she come out earlier." Fortunately, the young lady was attentive and took our order and checked on us frequently. The food was good. We both ordered salmon and we really enjoyed it. We don't plan to return to Abernathy's because I don't appreciate how we were initially handled. I would strongly encourage anyone who's planning to go there to make a reservation in advance to ensure a pleasant experience, especially if you're attending a performance at one of the theaters afterwards. read more

Beautful space/location and perfect for stalling time before a show while people watching. Handsome waiters. Service ok. Food plating/aesthetic attractive. Flavor/technique not so great. Pork belly should've been brined, salad under salted, garlic rice was just... garlic rice. Shrimp dish was the best of the night. Shave ice.... was chunky crappy ice- not shaved. Just felt I could have improved on the food in a lot of ways. Annoying when the price tag comes to $120 per person with a tip. Wine selection mediocre, more options and style variations would have been helpful there. Cocktails were tasty. read more

What is wrong with this place?! Every time we give Abernethy's another chance before a show or a concert, we arrive open-minded, loving the open-air setting & the incredible proximity to the Music Center theaters. We anticipate that the new chef from their revolving roster of up-and-coming local chefs will somehow dispel the previous meals' disappointment. Yet, every single time, we are disappointed. Disappointed by the prices (outrageous) & the quality (underwhelming) & the service (confused). This month's offering is essentially over-priced, non-descript Mexican. This is LA, after all, so if you're going to present tacos for $20, they better be amazing. Instead, we got an over-salty & over-priced speck of meat on a warmed tortilla. But what really bothered was the blatant added charges that another, less mercenary establishment would have absorbed, i.e. charging a separate price for chips when we ordered guacamole; and then charging extra for removing the "turf" in a very expensive ($50!) "surf & turf" fajita. I get that we must pay the price for convenience & proximity, but, after tonight's rip-off, we'll not eat here again. Next time, we'll bring a picnic and dine al fresco on the Plaza! read more

Wonderful food. We come here every time we go to the music center to see. a play at the Ahmanson or the Tapor forum. The food is always interesting in that bring a guest chef in every 2-3 months. They seem to come from varies communities across the globe. Presently they are featuring food from Tunisian North Africa. In previous visits we have had menus from South America and Haiti. Al Fresco is the way to go with the heat lamps. read more

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This CAN be a nice place to have dinner before a show but it is truly hit or miss. In general the food is ok but scant. On this occasion it was actually excellent with large portion sizes, so, kudos to Chef John Cleveland. The trouble was with the service. Let's face it, no matter how good the food is, terrible service just leaves a very bad taste in your mouth especially when its a significant part of what you are paying for. Bringing out food at the appropriate times, in the correct order and not missing orders is just basic Food Service 101! True, mistakes can happen, and taking the time to apologize, and rectify the situation is normally how these things are handled. Not owning your mistakes, pretending nothing happened or worse avoiding customers, however, is just plain immature and no way to run a fine dining establishment. read more

Great service, great food and they stock my favorite tequila! It's the perfect pre-show place to grab dinner or a drink!

Different but very good. The food server was exceptional. Can be crazy before the theatre but well Worth the wait. read more

The food here is good. We ordered some appetizers and they were perfectly prepared and quite tasty. The staff was very efficient and our order arrived in a timely fashion, big plus here when trying to get to your performance on time. I think they could improve on the temperature factor. I mean when its cold outside the heated tent like seating area is still a little cold. I kept my jacket on and as I looked around I could see others that did the same. I am not sure how it fairs in here on warmer nights. It is a convenient place to have a bite to eat or a drink before you show at the Music Center. I will keep coming back for the convenience of the location and the good eats and I must not leave out... the fine vinos too. read more

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I was very excited to try Pyet Despain's food, but the meal was a complete disappointment. The tomatillo salad lacked any flavor, and the quail was dry and tasteless. The worst was the corn cake, I have never tasted anything so vile, it was like a piece of cardboard. I am only giving two stars instead of none because service was great. Thankfully, chefs change here, and I will wait for Ms. Despain to leave before I come back. read more

I came here tonight before seeing opera at the Dorothy Chandler pavilion. It was Saturday night and they were all booked but it was easy to get a seat at the bar. I'm so glad we ended up sitting at the bar as the bartender Clay was sooooo awesome. He was super nice and friendly and made our perfect girls night out even more perfect with his cute smile...:) The food was pretty decent and nice (we ordered the dumplings and wontons), loved my glass of Spanish wine (thank you Clay for letting me taste it first!). Overall, this was a perfect stop before heading to our show at the music center. I will definitely be back...and yes I would only sit the bar! read more

Has dinner last night before a play at the Ahmanson. It was a new chef and new menu. The service and ambiance was great as always. The staff was friendly and attentive. I really enjoyed the fun interesting spin on traditional Filipino cuisine. I don't have too much experience with Filipino food but I enjoyed trying some new things. The highlight for me was that the lumpia. The ube colada cocktail was not only delicious but a beautiful shade of purple. The shrimp with collard greens and the garlic fried rice made a great combination of sweet and heat. read more

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Very good food here. We had the braised short rib, Mac 'n Cheese and Chicken- Waffles. All were superb. Now waiting for the Buttermilk Pie. Do come, I'm sure you will pleased as we are. Service was excellent. Edit: This was a five star review. It is now a one star review. The check came WAY TOO LATE. Had to run to the show and almost missed it. Inexcusable. read more

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Abernethy's is an excellent choice if you are coming to the Music Center. The new, modern venue is on the plaza (west side) with a smallish dining room and full bar and a large, tented and heated patio. The space is white and blonde woods with huge windows. The décor is customized based upon the chef designing the menu. When we came during Chef Shirley Chung's management of the menu, there were modest Asian additions, such as cranes, bonzai type plants and teapots. Considering that Kendall's is wall to wall people, it was very easy to get a reservation for lunch before a Sunday matinee. The servers are very friendly, but the food took a long time to come (about 25 minutes). The servers are attentive and keep the water bottle filled. I didn't quiz them about the food or beverages but they all appeared quite professional. Because Chef Chung of Ms. Chi Café was in charge of the menu, it had a decidedly Asian spin and all of the food was wonderful. DD had the Beef and Broccoli, which was a smallish but thick Ribeye steak in a black pepper sauce with grilled broccolini and onions. The steak was perfectly cooked - rare came warm red center - and was very tender. The broccolini was crisp and the onions sweet. The sweet onions were an excellent compliment to the pepper sauce. DM and I split the shaved radish and grapefruit salad, which was delightful. The crisp veggies were shaved and tossed in a tangy vinaigrette with fresh herbs and finished with multiple colors of grapefruit segments that were sweet. It was light, crisp and refreshing. We also shared the kale and caviar rice, which was divine. It was a jasmine rice mixed with Tuscan kale and topped with toasted sesame seeds, fried garlic, chopped chives and trout roe. It was sweet and earthy with just the right amount of peppery zing. It was sort of like a classic family rice side dish that was elevated. The wine selection is excellent. We each enjoyed a glass of the Malene Rose. It is a great, dry rose - it has lovely raspberry and strawberry flavors with lots of minerality. Our entire lunch was delicious. I would definitely allow 90 minutes to dine before the show. I am looking forward to coming back for Chef Jason Fullilove's menu! read more

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New restaurant at the newly remodeled Downtown Music Center. Current chef Shirley Chung features Chinese American cuisine. 4.5 stars overall, great staff, good drinks, and tasty food. Came here on opening night with my fiance and had a wonderful time. Ms Chi Chicken Pot Stickers - probably my favorite dish of the night. The pomogranate sweet and sour sauce was bomb and really balanced out the savoryness of the pot stickers. The Fresno chili's added a nice kick to put it over the top. 5 out of 5 stars. Bowl of Hugs - as described, a very earthy, homey dish that warms you up from within. The pork ribs were fall off the bone tender and the broth was phenomenal .4.5 out of 5 stars. S² Cecio e Pepe - our least favorite dish of the night, it wasn't bad but really didn't stand out in any way. It tasted very similar to an Alfredo pasta, and could have used some more of the Sichuan peppercorn. There was also no tofu that I could detect in the dish. 3 out of 5 stars. Lacquer Roasted 1/2 Chicken - really crispy skin, moist chicken breast, and tender bean sprouts. Tiger sauce was a nice balance of savory and spice. The chicken itself was good, but salted somewhat unevenly. 4 out of 5 stars. Mama said: "Always finish your rice - what a wonderful delight to end the evening! Not too sweet, with just the right amount of condensed milk. The toasted almonds and pineapple added great texture to the dish, but what really made the dish shine was the coconut like snow. I just wish there was more of it!! 4.5 out of 5 stars. Overall a great time, definitely wish I got the lamb belly, but there's always next time! Check it out if you're in the area or there for a show!! The restaurant changes chefs and menus every 3 months. read more

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Love the location. Could not be better for the theater crowd. My reservation would give us 90 minutes to eat and get to the show, just a few feet away. Opted for outdoor seating to enjoy the early evening and we thought the noise level would be more peaceful. We were seated up against the outdoor wall under the speaker and as the dinner crowd filled the space, it was annoyingly loud. We were reseated on the outer edge, which was much more pleasant. The food: we shared a few items, which were generally tasty...I tend toward vegetarian and husband eats anything. We got: * Ms. Chi Pot Stickers - nice flavors, but nothing overly exceptional. But likely this was my vegetarian leanings speaking. * Radish and Citrus - nice flavors, but honestly, maybe half this quantity for half the price would be adequate for two. (Mind you, I like to nibble on a radish, but hubby will eat a bunch in a sitting... and he is the one who said the portion was excessive! We left about 1/2 of it uneaten.) Maybe up the citrus ratio? Dunno... * Kung Pao Tofu - the biggest yum. Thank you Abernathy for having a tasty (V) option! (Wishing for at least one more (V) entree option pretty please.) However, sometimes a little bowl of rice makes a Kung Pao perfect -- just to balance the hot depending on your personal skillset to take the heat. The service: Everyone was very pleasant (and attractive) and trying to be helpful. Can't say they are very efficient though (based on the food delivery, needing to request water refills, 90 minute reservation not being enough time for desert...). Abernathy is following the trend with many restaurants where they bring out dishes as they are ready. The trick, in my opinion, is to have a nice flow of dishes, especially when they are shared. We received our pot stickers fairly soon and then the radish salad. Then as we watched the clock tick toward toward the 30 minutes until showtime mark (we had been there over an hour at this point), we asked about the Kung Pao, which was brought out right after the inquiry. At this point, we felt a bit rushed. Which brings me to... REGRETS: Being perfectly honest, it was the matcha mochi donut (or sesame sugar donut or rice pudding!) photos that enticed me to make Abernathy my choice. So boo hoo for me that the last of three dishes that we ordered came out so late that we ultimately had to request the check to make it to our show. They were still open after the show (and mostly empty), but I had lost my enthusiasm. This location will be popular for the theater because of location. I'll no doubt give it another shot because of this. And because of this, they get a big crush right before shows then are empty by 7:30 or 8:00. It is a difficult balance that I am hoping improves over time. read more

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The food was 5 stars!!! Absolutely loved all the food. My boys loved the Chicken 'n Waffles served with just the right amount of syrup and fresh berries. My Crab Toast with Poached Eggs was cooked to perfection and had a ton of fresh crab. It was the best avocado toast I've ever had. I only wish it was served on a plate instead of a wooden board because I didn't get to enjoy the yolk as much as it soaked into the board. My daughter loved her Shrimp 'n Grits, which were very flavorful with a ton of large shrimp. Service was 3 stars. Items come out as they are prepared and ready. This can be an issue when you go there with a party of 5. The first Chicken 'n Waffles plate came out first so he ate alone and then the Shrimp 'n Grits came out a bit later with the cornbread. Much later my Crab Toast with Poached Eggs came out and the second order of Chicken 'n Waffles finally made it out. After all 4 of us were done eating, the Bacon Egg Cheese Burger finally showed up. The timing was very off and strange. Service was slow. If you come here prior to a show, please allow at least 90 minutes to fully enjoy your meal. We did get two free desserts from the manager to make up for our trouble. The apple tart was delicious and the chocolate cake with caramel was rich. Both very good. I especially loved the apple tart and I don't even like apples. read more

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When a restaurant is empty, and you would like to enjoy a glass of wine and appetizer with your friend, it would seem a simple thing -- an easy table for the server, and a quick turnover for the restaurant -- everyone is happy. But Abernathy's would prefer you go elsewhere. They suggested getting a glass of wine to go and sitting on the public patio. No problem with the public patio, but the majority of the tables at the restaurant were empty. It was 3:45 pm. After a little pushback, we were eventually seated. We each ordered a glass of wIne and would have ordered an appetizer, but nothing looked appealing. A few minutes later, the hostess came to our table and informed us we would need to leave by 4:30 pm due to a reservation at our table. The restaurant was still empty. Why would you kick us out for a non-existent customer? Our server, Fabrice, was lovely, but the rest of our experience? Suffice to say, we will not be back. I recommend going to Kendall's. Or better yet, go home after the theatre -- do without the rude experience and save your money. read more