Absolutely Amazing!! The staff and service was a warm heartfelt experience. The food was delicious and the ambiance was great! read more

This place is killer! Shatteringly crispy juicy chicken and when paired with their homemade Fresno chili hot sauce it's just incredible. That hot sauce is so good I had to buy a bottle to take home. Excellent southern style cornbread as well. I've seen other reviewers with complaints about it, but this isn't the same as northern style cornbread. It's less sweet and cakelike as southern style is supposed to be. Service was amazing and friendly and it was just a great experience all around. read more

Wonderful soul food in a friendly relaxed environment. Special nod to the front of house staff including the hostess and our server Cash. They kindly seated us right away even though we arrived 30 minutes ahead of our reservation, and repeatedly checked in on us throughout the meal to see if we needed anything. This is so refreshing to have a service-oriented restaurant. Their unforgettable dishes include the black eyed pea fritters, and the shrimp & grits. We particularly loved the house hot sauce, which we separately purchased a bottle of for $10. What a gem of a neighborhood restaurant! read more

Alta Adams - Black eyed pea fritters - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Meal was great Service from hostess to checkout great Only recommendation is to make the award winning drink again. read more

Sunday .. It was that time again .. And my girlfriend chose Alta West Adams... Great choice: Food was delicious .. Crunchy-Black-eye-pea Fritters .. Collard Greens were flavorful & Tasty .. Loved the Crispy & Juicy Fried-Chicken... Service was excellent .. Our server .. Jerica was the Best .. Ambiance was warm & friendly as well... Thank-You Alta West Adams & Ms. Jerica for a superb-dinner... Grateful... ms. glen read more

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Made a 7PM reservation for 5 through their reservation system to celebrate my party's graduation. There is valet parking for $10 and as soon as I pulled up, I understood why. Parking is extremely difficult to find after 6PM due to neighborhood restrictions on parking. Once in the restaurant, the ambience was magical. We dined on the outdoor patio and it was a bit chilly, but the heaters helped warm things up a bit. We ordered a few apps - the cornbread and plantain tacos. The cornbread was really good. I didn't try the tacos but everyone else seemed to like them. For my entree, I ordered the half chicken with a side of Mac and cheese. *Note: we learned the hard way that the entrees are smallish portions. Sides are ala carte* Some in my party ordered brisket, which was a meager serving. And everyone else had the blackened salmon. We all enjoyed the food though! Our total bill came up to $204, which is pretty reasonable for LA at around $40 per person. read more

Alta Adams - Outside entrance - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I had a great double date at Alta West Adams! We had a reservation for a Friday night - because one of our people was running late, we had to wait a bit for our table. The hostess explained (a bit confusingly) why there was the wait. It was something about the number of tables each waiter can have at a time and given our tardiness, they had already moved onto another 15 minute slot. Regardless of this slight hiccup, once we were seated we had nothing but good things to say. We ordered all our dishes to share and the menu was very clear about what the ingredients were which made things easy. The Fried Chicken was our #1; I'd go back just for the chicken. For our first round of drinks, we had 1 Shoulder Shrub, 2 Thyme Always Mattered, and 1 Old Dog, New Trick. For our second round, we ordered 4 of the Old Dog, New Trick. Overall, it was a great evening. It's unclear what time the restaurant closed because the internet says 9pm and we were the last ones out shortly after 10 (though we didn't have any indication that they were closed - we left as soon as we realized we were the last ones.) read more

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I've been here a few times now. The most recent, was last week for a pop up event where Chef Sam Fore shared her Sri Lankan/Southern mashups. Alta West Adams was also where my first group outing was to, back when the world starting opening up after the pandemic shutdown in March 2020. West Adams. Parking is what it is. For the event, Valet was offered. I don't know if that's a regular thing. Check with the restaurant. Know that you'll want to read the signs. I've been lucky finding free unrestricted street parking off Adams on the residential cul-de-sacs but that's also because I don't mind walking, even if it's blocks away. Service has always been friendly but I have to say, kind of hit and miss. Attentiveness is what I'm pointing to when I say miss. Great when the servers are present, but no where to be found otherwise. Once was because we were sitting outdoors. I get that. However, on two occasions, I was seated in the booths across from the bar. I shouldn't have to get up and ask the bartender for assistance, at least I don't think I should. I enjoyed the food on my visits. I didn't quite love it but I liked it enough to have come here three times, plus one for the event I mentioned. I do enjoy their craft cocktails here too. Balanced. Thoughtful. Anyway, West Adams is changing slowly, but surely. Alta West Adams is a nice addition to the neighborhood read more

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This is the second time we've been here. It's AMAZING! The cornmeal pancakes the syrup they use the chicken and waffles The people there are also so kind. Hiiiighly recommend. read more

Alta serves Southern soul food alongside an intriguing drink menu, with many spirits made in-house. On a warm mid-December, we sat on Alta's back patio where heating lamps kept us (maybe a little too) toasty. Though I would've loved to have tried their fried chicken, Alta doesn't serve the only piece I prefer, chicken breast! I ordered fried fish ($16) instead & was not disappointed. They coat three pieces of rock fish, firm & sufficiently flakey, in a thin layer of cornmeal. I dipped every bite in the accompanying spicy tartar sauce. Enjoyed my side of collard greens ($9) almost as much as the sweet & easy-to-drink Hello, Lemoncello martini ($17.) If I ever find myself back here, I'm going all in & ordering the Teeny Tini Flight which is three 1.5-ounce pours of various featured martinis. Nice, sassy staff. Cozy digs. Solid comfort food. Or maybe I'm remembering my time at Alta so fondly because of my company at brunch that day. read more

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I'm unsure how the heck the average rating for Alta Adams is not AT LEAST a 4.5 or above!!! There's plenty of free street parking in the surrounding street or you have the ease of valet right in front. The aesthetic of restaurant is super cute with different textures/design material. Customer service was 10/10 with great recommendations and service. And really the reason we all should be coming here is for the FOOD (my god). I came here with two girlfriends and I highly recommend ordering a bunch of things and sharing family style. Also they change their menu every single day based on the market which I thought was really unique. We ordered: broccoli, red beans and rice, cornbread with honey butter, you MUST get the mac n cheese (non negotiable), salad, garlic-herb fries, fried chicken, house smoked brisket w/ their homemade apple bbq sauce (my personal fave) and the vegan chocolate sundae (for my fellow non dairy/VG girlies) and the Chef's Apothecary (chef's kiss NA mocktail). read more

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The ambiance was nice. A good place if you want to go on date but the food was lacking everything. The catfish looked like it was fried in old grease. The vegan collard greens were horrible. The service wasn't the best. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

Alta Adams - The Fried Catfish - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Alta is a vibe! My good friend made us a reservation for lunch and everyone from the host to the bartenders to our server was super kind and gave great service. We waited at the bar for a few minutes until our table was ready and our server was kind enough to make drink and food recommendations. I had the ginger limeade which I was surprised was carbonated but was just the perfect blend of sweet and tart. I also had the vegan gumbo with shrimp added. While they were generous with the shrimp, and the portion was decent, this is where one star was lost. If you're expecting down home, low country gumbo, this is NOT it. The flavors were cool, though it was too spicy for my taste, and the rice felt underdone. Initially, we wanted the fish sandwich anyway, but they were out of fish. I'd come back and try some of the dishes I saw around me, but I wouldn't get the gumbo again. read more

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I came here on a Saturday evening to celebrate one of my good friend's birthdays. Located in West Adams, this bar and restaurant interior is modern and cozy at night but bright and sunny during the day as they had tons of windows. Though there is not dress code and casual wear is acceptable, this is a spot where you would like to take a casual date or hang out with friends and family. Definitely a place for the grown and sexy, serving reimagined versions of classic soul food favorites. Now my pictures do not justice. The lighting in the restaurant was a low amber light which is why my pictures do not show how beautiful these dishes are. Plantain tacos: refreshing and citrusy. They were interesting and good but not enough for me to order. Black eyed pea fritters: I mean, it's deep fried so already we have that! It's a solid fritter that is full of flavor. It has density enough for me to ask if there is any meat in the fritters. Very good. Collard greens and mac and cheese: delicious! pretty solid sides. I would order this by default and that it is good, not because it is groundbreaking or is a fresh take. Shrimp and grits: Grits is hellaaaaa creamy and buttery. My first bite, I melted into it. I would order this again. My friends think it is the best in LA (area) so that is a pretty huge claim to say. Brisket: You don't even need teeth. How is this so tender and juicy that it just falls apart in your mouth? Is it considered a brisket still? I would totally get it. Alta Fried chicken: Very tender and juicy. I love the batter which is thinly coating the chicken but very flavorful. Not super spicy but it does have a kick, which I love. I would order that again as well. I didn't have a chance at the drinks but the mixed drinks my friends ordered looked well made. We came in during the month of March so they had a special menu dedicated to women activists and leaders for International Women's Mont. I will definitely visit Alta West Adams again! read more

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"If you want to be real technical on the subject, while all soul food is southern food, not all southern food is 'soul.' "-- Bob Jeffries, Chef and Author of Soul Food Cook Book, 1969. Our visit with relatives was punctuated with an eating experience outside of Asian cuisine at Alta West Adams. I heard about this new and popular soul food restaurant in Los Angeles' West Adams neighborhood and nudged my husband and brother-in-law to join my exploration. Because of this restaurant's popularity and the Holiday timing of the visit, I booked a lunch reservation through the Resy reservation system. I noticed there wasn't an attached parking lot for this business, so I worried about finding street parking and asked my brother-in-law to do "reconnaissance" since we happened to be at nearby Koreatown the day before our reservation. But, since traffic was already building, we returned home and saved our "Parking 'aumākua" for the next day. On the day of our lunch reservation, we quickly located the restaurant and drove a block away before spotting several open street parking spaces and took the first one closest to the restaurant. Upon entry, we were met by a tall, welcoming, and well-spoken host, and I think his name was either Richard or Robert, who checked in and seated us with menus in hand right away. We purposely made our reservation after 1 PM but before their 3 PM split shift to avoid the lunch crowd and allow for more street parking availability. Within moments, a cheery yet professional male server, Daniel, stopped to answer our questions about the food and beverage menu items. It took us a few more minutes to decide on our cocktails but not our food items because we had previewed their menu the night before. FOOD AND BEVERAGE: -Blackmary Roseberry: I was attracted to this cocktail by its ingredients and its bright, refreshing, and fruity description. Of interest was its Oaxacan Mal Bien Zacate-Limón Mezcal, which I heard was distilled with lemongrass, blackberry, rosemary, lime, blackberry liqueur, ginger-honey syrup. Unfortunately, the mixologist reported that the blackberries hadn't been delivered and asked if I would accept the substitute of cranberries. I didn't hesitate to approve of the substitution because, in my mind, I imagined the flavor combination would evoke the smoked turkey and cranberry sauce that we had on Thanksgiving Day. $17 -Harland Japanese Lager: My husband prefers drinking lagers and pilsners, so this beer's floral, light, and crisp notes were what he ordered. $10 -Deviled Eggs: I think what made this soul food was its creamy and smooth yolk filling seasoned with Dijon mustard(?) instead of horseradish. Well, my taste buds tasted Dijon mustard as the eggs weren't "devilishly" hot when using horseradish. $12 -Black Eyed Pea Fritters with Spicy Herb Sauce: I wasn't sure what these fritters would taste like as my tastebuds and mind wandered off to the Nigerian spicy Accara or Akara tastes or Cuban Bollitos de Carita. I was surprised with the crunchy, deep-fried exterior, which exposed a mildly seasoned and light mashed bean mixture. The spicy herb sauce added a fresh, herbaceous, and fiery punch. $11 -Alta Fried Chicken with Fresno Hot Sauce: Fried chicken... What can I say other than my husband and brother-in-law inhaled these flavorful, tender, and juicy chicken thighs with their crisp, lightly coated crust? The house-made hot sauce was the perfect compliment, although the thighs were so tasty and probably didn't need any condiments. 6/$29 -Oxtails and Rice: I drooled at the mere thought of this dish... more than that, I wanted to compare the flavors and textures with previous experiences at Atlanta's (GA) Twisted Soul Cookhouse and iconic Mary Mac's Tea Room. Here, the oxtails and rice were fantastic, but I'd still say the two Atlanta restaurants' flavors remain firmly in my mind and taste buds. $37 -Mac and Cheese: Ooey gooey and creamy Mac and Cheese! Daniel shared that the "secret ingredient" was cream of mushroom soup. Also, the elbow macaroni had a good texture without being soggy or mushy. $12 -Red Beans and Rice: No comment for this side dish as I didn't taste it. However, my brother-in-law thoroughly enjoyed it as he cleaned the bowl! $8 -Homemade Ice Cream: Banana/coconut ice cream and Chocolate ice cream. Both flavors were refreshing, and the creamy density was similar to gelato--$ 5/scoop. We'd gladly return for dinner now that we've experienced the comforting flavors and welcoming hospitality of Alta West Adams. read more

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Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Came here for a friends birthday and this place is a whole vibe! This is a Black owned restaurant with so much to offer. We did appetizers, mains and some sides. Definitely recommend you try the cornbread with honey butter, fried fish with lemon and spicy tartar sauce, and definitely cannot omit the mac and cheese! They have a valet service as parking is very limited there. Definitely come check this place out! read more

Alta Adams - Drink menu - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place was excellent! The fried chicken and crème brûlée banana pudding is to die for. We sat at the chef's counter and was greeted by wonderful staff who were exceptional throughout the service. We couldn't decide what we wanted so we got shareable dishes. The oxtail and rice is highly recommended and it did not disappoint. we also had some extraordinary cocktails that paired well with the meal. Pro-Tip: make a reservation and be there early. Take an Uber if you can, but there is plenty of parking. They have a great outdoor/covered patio area. read more

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Was fortunate enough to go in the middle of the week before everybody got work. We got a reservation so getting in and to our table was a breeze. Our servers were great and attentive, always checking in and clearing our table. The restaurant itself is super nice. Lots of tables and some bar space. The food was great, as expected. My personal favorite was the fried chicken. It was perfectly cooked and had a juicy crunch. I wish I had a bucket of it to myself. Another highlight had to be the mac and cheese. There was a nice crust on top and the whole thing was delicious. We did our order family style between 5. Personally, I don't think many of the plates are made to be like that. Definitely get two of each of you do, otherwise, just order yourself your own plates. read more

Alta Adams - Salmon and Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Everything is a 10/10. Best fried chicken I've ever had. House brisket, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles and not to mention a perfect iced oat milk latte. read more

Alta Adams - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Contemporary southern vibes in the heart of West Adams. Came here on a random wednesday night for dinner. Upon arrival there was no hostess so we stood there looking kind of confused so we asked the bartender if we should seat ourselves or wait. Soon after the hostess greeted us and asked if we have a reservation. No reservation since we were just grabbing dinner on a random weekday. The hostess said to give her some time since they have a "full house" even though the place was empty. Confusing, but whatever. We got seated and was greeted by our waitress. I think she was having a day cause she was snappy from the start. Wouldn't let me finish a single sentence without cutting me off. On a more positive note - the food and the music kind of made up for it. Started off with cornbread served with honey butter as an appetizer - this was my favorite out of everything we ordered. For our dishes, i ordered the fried fish served with tartar sauce and my friend got the beef brisket. Sides are to be ordered separately and we went with the mac n cheese and candied yams. Food is a little overpriced for what you get. The food and sides weren't anything spectacular. Not necessarily a place i am eager to try again, but would eat there if i happen to be in the area. read more

Alta Adams - Fried Fish With Lemon and Spicy Tartar Sauce, House Smoked Brisket with BBQ Brisket Sandwich, Mac and Cheese, Candied Yams and Pecans - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been wanting to try Alta Adams for years, but had never pulled the trigger. Cuz I'm an idiot. But when my wife, daughter and I got invited to an opening at a pop up art gallery down the street it seemed to be a perfect opportunity to rectify my past mistakes. It's a beautiful space, with an impeccable vibe. We sat on the lovely patio in the back, which I would strongly recommend. The food was outstanding. We started with the cornbread and honey butter, which was excellent. My daughter got the prime ribeye with cowboy butter and garlic fries. She loved it and, purely in the interest of research, I had a few bites. She wasn't wrong. My wife got the brisket, which was fork tender and really flavorful, again according to my research. She paired it with the slaw, which was terrific--crisp and crunchy with just a hint of a bite. I got the fried chicken, because I am both basic and a genius. It's one of their signature dishes for a reason. And the hot sauce was killer. Soooo good. I paired it with the collards, which were some of the best I have ever had. Alas, it was so much food that there was no room for dessert, but that's why god created next time. All that said, and with total respect to the chef, what really elevated the experience was the staff. From the lovely young woman who checked us in, to our wonderful waitress, to the bus persons, everyone seemed really proud to be working at such a great restaurant and made us feel like welcomed guests. Simply stated, it was a truly wonderful meal and we all look forward to coming back! read more

Alta Adams - Fried chicken and hot sauce. - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went for dinner. The service was on point. The staff was attentive. They kept the table clean. They attempted to answer detailed questions about the food and went to the kitchen for answers when needed. I ordered the deviled eggs. The consistency was perfect it lacked some seasoning. I also had the vegan gumbo. It is absolutely nothing like gumbo, not sure why that is even the name of the dish. It is totally misleading. It is a soup. I did not like it due to the farro that was in it. I wish I knew ahead of time as I don't eat it. After asking about the dish the staff did say that the dish is already out together so there would be no way to not have the farro. In addition, there wasn't enough liquid in the bowl. The flavor of the liquid was actually really good. There were other random vegetables in the soup: leeks, broccoli(barely) and bell peppers. Now for my guests: Corn Bread was a hit and a must have. Red Beans and Rice a no especially because it wasn't with rice but with farro as well. Pork chop with Chow Chow... chow chow was not as expected from experience. Cauliflower was good. Water was delicious as we paid $10 for a ($3 in the store) large bottle to share. The ambiance and decorations are very nice. read more

Alta Adams - Cauliflower - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I went to Alta Adams yesterday evening. They just reopened with a revamped menu and space. I had never been before it was temporarily closed so I was very excited to try this place. Upon arrival, the staff was very welcoming and the ambiance had a vibe. There were three of us and our server was friendly. We perused the menu and was told that the dishes would be served family style. We had the black eyed pea salad, the sweet potato, the charred cabbage, the lamb and the pork chop. All of the food was extremely flavorful. The cabbage had a fresno pepper that turned out to be very spicy and my mouth was on fire! I like spicy but that was a bit much. I had to ask for a glass of mild to quell the heat down. I think that the waitstaff should warn you that the peppers could possible carry a lot of heat. So that kind of interrupted my experience. The other thing was we asked the server if the black eyed pea salad could be shared with 3 people. She said yes. But when they brought it out it really was only enough for one person. This was the case with the cabbage and sweet potato as well. So for the prices they charged, I felt the portions were small and definitely not sharable. I definitely will come back now that I know what to expect. We had an early reservation so found parking easily but I can see where it could be a problem as it gets later in the evening. read more

Pro Tip : no Happy Hour! The hostess didn't seem bothered when we said it was in their site; she just shrugged and said you can sit at the bar. We're all about supporting local so we still grabbed a drink and the bartender gent was incredibly friendly! The cocktails were on point and beautiful! The vibe is warm and relaxed--beautiful bar and lots of speciality liquors. Haven't tried the food yet but will stop by again. read more

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What a lovely venue! We went for a birthday party so we had the whole place to ourselves! It was breakfast buffet style with a rockin DJ. I tried the cornmeal pancakes, the chicken, sausage, the eggs, the kale salad and the fried chicken. It was all very delicious and made me want to go home to sleep. The mimosas were pretty strong too. The employees are outstanding. They were quick to remove dirty plates and champagne glasses and help us with anything we needed. They are also very friendly. I will come back and try out the actual restaurant but if the party told me anything, it's that this is a spot to be! read more

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Attended an event for a friend, Had no idea this place existed, so glad I do now. While my visit did not include a full dining experience, I did get a chance to sample a good portion of the menu. Staff invited me in at the entrance. The bar is located to the left, dining booths are on the left. There is a nice patio in the back. Really good food here. Chef, Keith Corbin welcomed the group to start the evening. Had several small bites of cornbread with honey butter, black eyed pea fritters, mac & cheese, collard greens, salad, chicken and fish. Each item was very good and well prepared. The tasty treat of the night though were the plantain tacos. I ate several of them, so delicious, the drink special was a really refreshing tequila based cucumber mint cocktail. Such a great place with cool people. read more

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Picked up a Too Good To Go order last week and I will say for the price the value of food was great. It's only sides, but we received 3: Grits, Greens, and Red Beans and Rice, a loaf of Corn Bread and a hefty biscuit. So I recommend this if you're looking for some sides for the night or week depending on how many people you have to feed. Now when I walked in it did take about 5 minutes before the staff acknowledged me so that threw me off a bit especially since they know what time pick ups start but not too big of a deal. read more

I'm so sadly disappointed. I've been trying to get here for a while now after seeing their posts on IG. First impression inside and out was great. But upon sitting they had some incense smell outside. I don't want to smell anything other than food when I'm eating. The smell is part of the tasting experience. To keep this short. The dishes were too $$$ for what you get. Catfish was tasty but not worth $30 for 3 small pieces! All sides extra and just ehh. Greens had too much vinegar. On the menu they have "small plates" and "big plates" which are just that. A small plate with 3 pieces of chicken or big plate with 3 pieces of fish. Quantities don't change just size of plate lol. Lastly server was not rude just not personable. Quick talking and not much listening. Offered to cork the bottle of wine in the gift bag that was on the table for $50. When asked about birthday desert we were told they can put a candle in any of their deserts. If there was not going to be any acknowledgement of the birthday we were celebrating then why ask on the reservation that required a credit card to make. Noticed a lot of non black folks there when we were leaving. Maybe it's a spot intended for those that don't know what soul food is supposed to taste like. Left there and went to another black owned gathering spot and in conversation told about 10 people. read more

Went here last night after work (Feb 1, 2023 a Wednesday night at 6:30PM) with two friends. There's a $75 resy pending charge if you don't show up btw. Parking was tough but found a spot on the street a block away. There's $10 valet if you give up. When you walk in, the restaurant is modern and upscale. You forget you're in LA and that you spent 40 min in traffic from 4 miles away in Beverly Hills. My friends and I ate outside on the patio. There was a staircase possibly leading to a deck above the patio. There were about 20 tables outside and 10 heaters. It was nice and warm for the first part then around 7:30PM it got cold. We had like 3 servers. Each person was very clear about the 90 min table. They were adamant about how we had to order everything on the same ticket so it's easier for the cooks...We had a server who took 3 times to find us to deliver the cornbread. Then another 20min for the entrees and sides which is expected. We ordered shrimp and grits, chicken, seasonal veggies, Mac n cheese and drinks. Shrimp and grits were delicious. The shrimp were plump and the grits were buttery. The sauce that came with it was a little salty. I wish the shrimp had some char to add more dimension, but maybe the chefs basted the shrimp in the pan instead of grilling. Mac n cheese was unseasoned and had breadcrumbs. Chicken was super dark. Seasonal veggies was sautéed kale. Corn bread was dry and cold. Then when we got the bill, it took 20 minutes for the server to pick it up. For this place to be so adamant about the 90 minute rule with half of the tables empty especially on a weeknight was such a turn off. I'm happy we supported a local business and have knocked it off my bucket list. read more

Alta Adams - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

one of the best restaurants i have been to in my entire life, easily. the chef here, keith, is brilliant. across the menu, every item i have ordered exceeded my expectations, and it has consistently done that over the past several years i have come here. lastly, the people here are great, great ambiance, great bar area too, great drinks. if you want phenomenal cooking, in a warm setting, this is your spot. read more

This was an unexpected surprise, everything from the service to the ambiance was great. Our servers were attentive and personable, the drink menu was creative, and the food was excellent. I started with the Viola Davis - a cocktail with beet juice, I like beet juice and gave it a try expecting to order something different later. I loved it! For the table, we ordered the corn bread, deviled eggs, black eyed fritters and Pimento cheese. All of them were so good but the fritters and pimento cheese were so good, we ordered another round with our meal. I could go back and make a meal out of their appetizers! I had the chicken sandwich, other people had the fried fish. I loved my fried chicken sandwich and would order it again. I was told the fried fish was also excellent and want to go back to try that. The only negative thing about the restaurant is the parking which other reviewers point out. I was able to find street parking, my friends used valet parking. read more

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Great food, and enjoyed our seat at the chef's counter getting to watch the action. The fish was superb, and everything we tried was delicious. We had dinner reservations, and they were ready promptly when we arrived. While they finished getting things set up it was no issue to order our first drinks at the bar. The service was informative and friendly, and made us feel welcome. Would definitely come back again. Great local spot to add to west Adams, and appreciate their vision and vibe. read more

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The restaurant has valet parking and street parking. The entrance has a wide door and the floors are level. The restaurant is divided in the several large rooms. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area is semi covered. There are space heaters on the wall and on the floor. There is a full bar. The kitchen is open for public view. There is a full size bar and several wine sellers around the restaurant. The restaurant is large enough to accommodate large parties. The prices are moderate some. Some of the dishes were good and others served were fair. The service was very good. The interior is very clean. read more

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Finally got around to trying this spot! Drinks are on point - my fav was the Cali Soul. The bartenders were great and asked how everything tasted before we were all seated. My fav dishes of the night were the deviled eggs and the banana pudding. Do not leave without trying the banana pudding! I was a little disappointed in how salty the dishes were - specifically the salad, and the fish. Some dishes were also under salted like the candied yams. Overall, it was still a good spot and great to go with a group of friends. I wish the mac n cheese was cheesier, but not sure if it was just made in a traditional way. The fried chicken had a nice crispiness and flavor to it! I will definitely be back, but I'm hoping they can focus on the quality and flavor a bit more. read more

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This is excellent food in my neighborhood. The only problem is very limited vegan options. It would be excellent if they had more.

Soul food for the soulful bunch! We rented the patio covered with a gorgeous pergola with lights. Perfect ambiance for the gathering of good friends and warm tidings! The restaurant accommodates a prefixed menu with an open bar. Service was impeccably attentive and friendly. Down to earth locals vibe. Be sure to check out the huge wall mural on the side of the building! Westside VV! read more

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I'm not a fan and I'll try not to be a hater. Just my opinion here. Everything I tried was just ok. Not terrible but certainly not delicious. The cornbread was good. That's it. Greens, fish, deviled eggs - all just ok. A big no for me was the vegetarian gumbo. My cousin likes it but I'm not a fan. The ambiance was a bit loud for inside. Cold outside on a chilly LA night. I will visit again if I'm with a group and they choose this spot, but I'm not choosing to go here again. read more

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Waited a year to go to AWA only to be massively let down! It bothers me to write this review but the experience bothered me even more. I really hope they improve. Made reservations @ (3pm) Saturday on the "Resy" platform. The hostess said someone else checked in using our reservation, but she sat us promptly anyway. Upon entry, it smelled very fishy. In our family we know fishy smell = bad fish! Report card Food: D. The cornbread loaf - A: warm and yummy. Chicken & Grits - B-: (substituted shrimp for chicken) chicken was decent. Smoked Bbq brisket - C: Super fatty meat. Bread was delicious, but too much time was spent carving fat. Fried chicken sandwich- F. Was undercooked and sent back. My son took one bite and spit it out. When it came back, it was inedible. Cooked in old grease - yuk! Shrimp & Grits- F. Took 20mins longer after everyone else got their food. Maybe they forgot about it after we reminded them 3 times but once it came out it didn't smell or taste right. It was also cooked in the same "old grease" that the chicken was cooked in. Cucumber mint soda: A+ refreshing and flavorful Service: C-. Our waiter may have forgotten to put two of our main items in. That cost us 20mins. We were all finished by the time my daughter got her food. A new waiter came to clean items from the table and took all the silverware and didn't think to return it. I got to stare at my greens while they got cold until we got more silverware. The manager came over and took some of the cost off the bill but sometimes that doesn't make it better. We wanted yummy food with good service and got neither ugh! Wish he would have asked us to come back again "on him" and get better service and food another day. Sadly, he won't get that chance again because we won't be back. Facility: B-: For some reason the 2 bathrooms they had were backed up. We waited 5 minutes in a busy hallway to use it. Outside tables were nice and in general the place was nice. Parking - B+: Some neighborhood/street parking but we valeted for $10 Overall: D-. Don't think we will be back. read more

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Ate at Alta on a Friday evening. Dinner service at the chef's counter for two. Our evening was special with the exception of front of house service (in line with other reviews). First, the great. Delicious food - soul food that has flavors you aren't expecting / seen elsewhere. Mushroom velvety-ness in the Mac and Cheese! Apple bbq sauce on the brisket! Super thin batter on fried chicken it's like eating goodness with none of the heaviness. Oxtail gravy - just delicious. The restaurant is a cool space. Chef's counter is particularly nice. Shout out to the line cook (didn't catch his name) and Chef Corbin who were willing to chat with us while we ate and answer questions. You made our night special. The front of house though leaves something to be improved upon. General sense of disorganization - arrived at 7p with a reservation to a near empty dining room. Wasn't seated until 7:20p. No communication during the wait. All in all: I'll come back. Thank you Alta! read more

Upon arrival (at exact time of reservation) we waited 10 minutes to be seated, with a restaurant more than half empty on a wednesday night. We were seated on the patio; less noisy than inside but we were bathed by the pungent, unmistakable smell of piss. Alta, homeless people aren't your problem, but the patio is, you can actually buy enzimes you spray to mitigate the odor! And we marinated a loooong time in the fragrance as it took so long for the food to arrive ( appetizers and main almost at the same time). About one hour! On a wednesday night?! The food was good, I admit, but NOT worth either the "experience" nor the price. read more