Ever it was so great there! I highly recommend! What we tried: Hamachi Duck White Negroni! Spaghetti! read more

I've been to Camelia about 4 times since it opened 10 months ago and I must say, its easily one of the best (if not the best) dining experiences in Los Angeles. At this point I've tried most of the menu and these items are absolutely fantastic and should not be skipped or missed!! Koji Roasted Chicken is moist and delicious and pairs perfect with the potato gratin. Hanger steak and fries 10/10. To round out the mains, beef cheek is also VERY HIGH up there. Appetizers don't miss, but probably get 2 orders of the chicken liver mousse, easily my favorite. Honorable mention to the tempura asparagus. The cocktail program is exceptional and lord knows I love a good cocktail. Standouts are Decibal Martini (comes with a sidecar) clean and perfectly balanced, White Negroni made very well and not too sweet (as most negronis are), Army navy with a hint of citrus on the boozy but lighter side, and the Old Fashioned if you want a solid take on a classic that'll get straight to the point. This bar has their shit together and are pouring some of the best cocktails in LA. The wine/sake program at Camelia is exceptional (not surprising if you've ever been to their other restaurants Tsubaki/ Ototo) . Courtney and the rest of the staff really know their stuff and will find you the perfect bottle based on how you describe your tastes. They do not miss! p.s. If you don't go for the bottle, 2 glasses of champagne and half a dozen oysters to get the meal going is a move, thank me later. Also the restaurant is absolutely stunning? The music is a VIBE. Cant recommend it here enough, next trip is likely omelette at the bar. read more

Japanese influenced French bistro in the arts district. Parking on a Thursday night for dinner was a pain but there's a valet if you don't want to try and find street parking or a local lot. Super impressive sake selection that is treated just like a traditional wine list. Stand out dish for us was the tsukune (meatball) pithivier which is such a cool take on a pastry that is normally sweet. read more

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Food is great! We had tasting menu and every course is well balanced! Love the salad, uni pasts, branzino and hanger steak! Even dessert Yuzu custard is so good! Great value too! read more

We had a great dinner at Camellia this past Saturday. Located in the Arts District just east of DTLA, not only is the ambience great for a date or dinner with friends, but the pricing is extremely fair, you get a lot more bang for your buck here than other places, especially over in West LA. It is French and Asian fusion so not your traditional French restaurant. Most dishes have an Asian twist to classic French dishes. They don't have a parking lot but offer valet for $16 however we were able to find a parking spot in the parking lot right across the street for $5 an hour. The other option will be street parking which is very hard to find in this part of town. We arrived at 6:50 PM for a 7 PM dinner but we weren't seated till 7:15. That was the only issue we had in our dining experience. Our server was very polite and attentive the entire meal. Not only is it Asian and French fusion, but most of the dishes are more bistro style so much more casual, and less involved than a traditional French restaurant. They have a fairly large menu with all sorts of great options, sadly the dish I was most excited to try, the softshell crab, was out of stock , the night we dined. We decided to start the meal off with a Black Sesame Parker House Rolls and thought it was an interesting take on the classic Parker House roll. I have never had a black sesame version before, but really enjoyed it, especially with the salted French butter. Next came the Tuna Sashimi, and this was extremely fresh and light and a great end of summer dish. For our entrées, we chose the Croque Madame, which I thought was fabulous, especially with the amber yolk egg on top, and the Dry Aged Burger, which was truly fantastic. I rarely order burgers at dinner restaurants so was very happy that I did this time and would highly recommended. Overall, we were very impressed with the meal, the service, and especially the overall bill. We were expecting it to be a lot more expensive than it was so for that fact alone, I would highly recommend it and plan to be back in the near future. read more

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Had a stunning, memorable meal at the brand new Camelia. We ate as a vegatarian family with young kids and every single dish blew us away. We started with the black sesame parker house rolls and market lettuces. I could cry over those rolls. We could have easily chosen a diffent salad but our lovely server suggested the market lettuces and I'm so glad she did, as the vinagrette was unlike any I've ever had- made with calamansi and just delicious. Ordered fries for the kids and they were perfect, came with curried ketchup and garlicky aioli. We shared the pot pie and gratin with stinging nettles for mains. Chef made the pot pie vegetarian for us and had light, crisp pastry filled with herby/savory mushrooms. Divine. But even better (how??) was the gratin, which our kids said was "better than pizza!" We wrapped up with the pistachio tarte with yuzu cream. It was perfectly balnaced with sweet, salt, and tang. All the details have been so thoughtfully pulled together here, every dish meticulous, the music fun, the atmosphere airy and filled with friendly people. Cannot wait to return. read more

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This is my 3rd time at the restaurant. I am extremely disappointed of tonight's experience. Food was fine but the service was horrible - from calling and being hung up, lack of service from the server, and completely missed one of our orders. There were no apologies and no explanations to why the dish was taking so long. I don't think I will go back again. read more

This was a very pleasing fusion food adventure. We know this used to be the former home of Church and State (which we loved). Are expectations were high and we were happy with the overall experience. We loved the atmosphere and care put into serving the dishes (as soon as we sat down we got a moist towel for our hands-- great start). You order family style, so the four of us tried our best to order the right items from a long list of fascinating options. We loved the house sesame rolls with French butter, grilled oyster mushrooms, abalone and scallop pot pie; the loup de mer (sea bass), and --my favorite-- the beef cheek in red wine sauce with bok choy. We started with cocktails (I had an excellent Negroni, and the Old Fashioned was top knotch), then chose a splendid, heavy French red wine (though their wine list is impressive, it's a bit beyond our price range). Our server was capable, if not a bit standoffish. We got there early, and parked on the street (which I wouldn't recommend). read more

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Went here with my fiancé and enjoyed our dining experience here. We sat in the outdoor patio area and enjoyed the ambiance and decor of the restaurant. The service was attentive overall. As for the food, we enjoyed our meal but weren't blown away as we didn't love a couple of the dishes we ordered. We liked the abalone pot pie and fish we ordered but didn't like the soft shell crab special they had. We also thought the portions were a little small. Overall we enjoyed the meal and would be willing to try it again if they changed some of their menu up in the future. read more

We came to Camelia for my birthday. It was early and the restaurant was not full, there were a few of us early bird special people. However, by the time we left, the place was packed. We sat in the back at a table next to the bar. The space is small and doesn't feel too small, but it's a weird layout. The bar and the kitchen are on opposite ends of the restaurant. However, the marriage of French and Japanese cuisine is fabulously executed. The menu has wide array of combinations, either traditional french dishes with Japanese flair or vice versa. Our server was very attentive and was able to explain a lot of things in the menu as there were a few dishes whose main ingredients were Japanese fish not quite as well known as others. The cocktail menu specializes in classic drinks with Japanese liquors, etc. we enjoyed their Ma Vie en Framboise wine as well as the martini, both delicate and quite flavorful, easy to drink. As far as food we tried a few things. Some dishes have big portions, others don't as much. We had the uni otoro toast and chicken liver mousse to start. We had the white asparagus harumaki and the koshuhikari risotto with the grilled pork loin. I have to say the pork loin was good, but the risotto was amazing. read more

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Food was very good & the ambiance was very nice. We came for a girls night so the cocktails were super good. But we were kind of rushed out & constantly reminded of their 90 min dinner time reservation which was a bit off putting. We got: 1.Mackerel warayaki 5/5! 2. Oyster mushroom kushiyaki, Tokyo negi soubise 4/5 3. Donabe-steamed clams à la Bouillabaisse, 3/5 4. Spaghetti Bolognese à la Japonaise 5/5 5. Scallops, dashi lime cream. 4/5 6. French fries 4/5 Drinks: We recommend the highball! 5/5! read more

Camelia - Oyster mushroom Kushiyaki - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Early dinner time with friends allowed us to enjoy the naturally well lit space before it got uber busy! And we were able to hear the lovely French pop music piped in. The drinks looked gorgeous and hit very unique flavor profiles. Everything was cooked perfectly - fish flaky, meat tender...and I really enjoyed the "pot pie". read more

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Food (5/5) We ordered the bolognese, grilled duck breast, grilled loup de mer, burger, and the oysters and everything taste great! Service: (3/5): Burger took an hour and was last to arrive. It was comped since we asked to cancel and 2 minutes later it magically arrived. The entrees were arriving one at a time(10-15 min ea) so by the time the next entree came, the person whose dish arrived had already finished their meal. Overall (4/5): Would not suggest to come here as a big group. Food tastes great overall and the staff are nice so I would still recommend this restaurant for a date/small group. Just remember that despite the price, the serving size is not for sharing. read more

I had been hearing about Camelia for a while and finally had the occasion to visit when a friend was back in town. We had a reservation for 8:45 and got seated around 9. Sitting down, the vibes were immaculate everyone in the restaurant looked like they were having a great time and the lighting was perfect for this type of dinner. We ordered the koji chicken, the croque madam, the fries, and the gratin of tarbais beans. The koji chicken was the highlight of the night being perfectly juicy and tender with a crispy skin, paired with a delicious sauce (10/10). The croque madam pleasantly surprised me, it was buttery, soft, and delicious without being overpowering (9/10). The beans were so imaginative with what I thought was a play on French onion soup and I'm glad I ordered it (9/10). The fries were yummy but the main highlight of this dish was the curry ketchup (7/10). If you're looking for a vibey birthday or anniversary dinner come to Camelia! read more

Camelia - Koji chicken and fries - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Atmosphere was kind of cool, service was decent with a mishap at the end. Food and bev left much to be desired. Ordered the Black Sesame Rolls, Cauliflower w/ Fondue Sauce, Scallop and Abalone Pot Pie, and Dry Aged Burger. Rolls were certainly black, but tasted nothing of black sesame. Should've just put regular rolls on the menu. Cauliflower had some char on them, but texture was soggy. Fondue could've used more seasoning. Scallop and Abalone Pot Pie was ok, definitely required the squeeze of 1 lemon wedge provided. They should actually provide 2, could've used more flavor. Burger was alright. We ordered ours med rare and was expecting a melt in your mouth consistency. But they certainly put the "dry" in dry-aged--the patty was quite chewy for how pink it was. Best thing about the burger was the bun and pickled jalapeños lol. Fries needed more seasoning, but at least they were cooked to perfection. Food was all underwhelming. Also, they left out our Pot Pie when we had asked for everything to be boxed up. Since we only ate half of it intending to doctor up the rest to finish up later, they had basically robbed us of $14 or half of whatever the Pot Pie costed. Cocktails were unremarkable. Only thing that made an impression was the fruit fly circling around our table and finally landing in my drink. Disappointed, would not recommend. Go elsewhere. read more

Amazing food. We loved loved the spaghetti bolognese and the fresh sashimi. The service and flavors were incredible read more

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I have been dying to come here and was finally able to last night! The restaurant was packed at 630, we got seated about 20 min later when we got there. They recommended that we order 2-3 dishes per person and serve out family style. We ordered the Parker rolls, celebrity tomato burrata salad, crab ikura w/ yam blini, the croque madam, abalone pot pie, braised beef cheeks, chicken and spaghetti bolognese. Every dish was great! We were not disappointed and wish we had room for other dishes, I didn't even get a chance to try any desserts! I took a bunch of photos but the lighting was dim so they don't look that great! Just know the dishes are great and this place is a must try!! read more

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Being big fans of Tsubaki and Ototo we were very excited to try Camelia and it didn't disappoint. Everything we ordered was amazing and the food came out promptly. We sat outside on the kitchen side and it was cool to see the chefs in action. Do dress warmly if you're going for the outdoor tables. They have high chairs available but no changing tables however the waiters were kind to share that the back restroom had a high marble counter which worked out perfectly. Our toddler was rocking to their music all night but it was a tad loud for our newborn, nevertheless everyone still had a fantastic time. Highlights: super sweet turnips, abalone pot pie that tasted just like escargots with perfect puff pastry, beautiful tomatoes with crisp shiso leaves that tasted like seaweed, scallop dish is a must order can't remember the last time I had such perfectly cooked scallops, duck was just incredible. Dessert: Rum pudding topped with crunchy soba cha bits reminiscent of the Hojicha sundae at Tsubaki with watermelon and Okinawan citrus sorbets. Halfway through the meal, I was already planning our next time back. read more

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DO NOT RECOMMEND!! Service is horrible. We came here on Saturday Nov. 1, 2025. The host's attitude was terrible. I felt like a simple request to her was an inconvenience. During the conversation, we caught a lot of attitude from her. And that ruined the experience right from the start. Food was actually decent, but how could I have enjoyed the food or the ambiance after getting bad attitude from the host? The type of entitlement and attitude was off. It turned out that they charged additional 4% on top of the check to "ensure competitive industry compensation." I completely support fair pay for restaurant workers, but this fee feels like a cop-out. If staff are already getting extra compensation through this surcharge, it shouldn't come at the cost of basic hospitality. Unfortunately, I did not feel the effort that the host put in to be welcoming to earn that extra 4%. Good food can't make up for bad service and terrible pricing practices. Until they fix both, there are plenty of other spots that treat their guests with a little more respect. read more

The vibes were great, and the abalone and scallop pot pie was such a delight! The Uni toast and oysters were fresh. However every other dish we had was mid and the flavor pairings for each dish didn't match especially the market vegetables. The croque was not something we expected but the taste was nothing ground breaking. Service overall was good. However attentiveness and lack of customer centric service from our waitress was underwhelming for a restaurant that has so much potential. We were looking forward to this dinner because we just got married the same day. read more

FOOD was nasty GOOD!, establishment is beautiful , service was terrific, cocktails were top notch , I honestly wanted to complain about something but I couldn't. CAMELIA, I'll deff be coming back very soon. Hey, hey, hey I almost forget this, for those who don't like (curry) like me, don't ask for ketchup, they add some of that on it :/ bye fellas . read more

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1-paid parking lot diagonally across or valet available 2-service is slow but the food is fresh and well made. the only thing that disappointed was the portion size. 3-overpriced for you get 4-extra dining service taxes added to the bill 5-ordered for 1 person: bread & butter, pate appetizer, burata salad, steak, glass of wine. It came out to $150 before tax and tips read more

Went here for our anniversary, and it was an unbelievable experience. We came early to our reservation, so we sat at the bar. I didn't get the bartender's name, but I think it was Kevin. This guy was unreal. He knew everything, like a really sophisticated AI. He talked about the cocktails, the food, and explained ingredients we didn't know. It was an education, and all while he made drinks at lightning speed. I think he might be the chef in disguise. When we got to our table, we were very prepared. We knew what we wanted for food. Our waiter was great, making great wine recommendations. The food came, and it was delicious. We had the black sesame Parker rolls, abalone and scallops pot pie, croque Madame, and spaghetti bolognese. All were wonderful, and there was nothing left on the plates. Amazing. The whole experience was Michelin level, and I would not be surprised if they get a star. read more

Amazing food!! For sure will go again! The chicken is very tender and all the dishes are remarkable Service very well too :) read more

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LA 吃货探店，主打吃好喝好 餐厅菜式：法国日本结合料理 Camelia 地址：1850 Industrial st Los Angeles 今日菜单： 1.Black Sesame Parker House Rolls,Salted French Butter 面包，一般般. 普普通通软面包. 2.Uni Otoro Toast Tare Shiso Crème Fraiche fresh wasabi 海胆好吃 推荐 3.Chicken Liver Mouse Toast plum jam Green peach confit oxalis 鸡肝 不错 推荐 4.Celebrity Tomatos Vegetables in a variety of ways eggs white aioli carrot Vinaigrette. 法式凉拌西红柿+ 蛋白. 很清口，酸酸甜甜蛮好吃， 推荐 5.Abalone and Florida wild pink shrimp pot pie King trumpet mushrooms "snail butter 鲍鱼和虾烤面包汤，味道非常好，美中不足有点咸 6.beef cheek red wine sauce,Yu Choy creamd pearl onions, kizami wasabi 牛脸肉，我觉得一般般，跟普通炖牛肉一个味道. 有点失望啊. 7. Soft Shell crab Sauce vierge sungold tomato 炸小螃蟹，很有趣，炸的很脆， 配的小番茄很解腻. 停车 ：不好停车，街边 , 旁边有个5 刀停车场， 可以 待客park车，治安附近不好. 开瓶费 ：35 刀 主要的体验感受： 环境： 食物： 半 价格：100刀/ 人 服务： 性价比： 半 食物都比较精致，份量比较少，吃起来很健康，总的来说不能说太过惊艳. 只有1，2 道有惊喜. 我们今天点的都是店员推荐. Critical 最多3 颗星. 关注+关注小红薯醉名媛 解锁更多洛杉矶吃吃喝喝 read more

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This was a great place to share good food with friends. The atmosphere was inviting and the noise level was not high (excellent ability to hear others at the table). The food itself was great. Some dishes were appreciated more than others, but no dish left you wondering " why.... ". Definitely a place to visit again with others. The service was great and the staff did a great job in providing recommendations and giving attention when necessary. read more

Parking options include valet, street parking, or a lot across the street. While the lot advertises $5 parking, it's misleading--it actually cost $15 for three hours. If you can find a cheaper parking spot, I'd recommend going with that. The service was great. We sat on the patio, and they had a designated patio server taking care of everyone in that area, which was a nice touch. The ambiance was modern French--clean, sleek, and inviting. As for the food, the beef cheek was outstanding. It was soft, tender, and packed with flavor, with a mild kick that elevated the dish--I loved it. The chicken, however, was underwhelming. I found it dry and lacking in flavor, with a sauce that tasted like watered-down ranch. The appetizers were the highlight. The uni otoro toast and liver toast were both full of flavor and absolutely delicious. To finish the meal, the lychee froyo dessert on a pancake was fantastic--a sweet and refreshing way to end the experience. read more

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WOW some of the best food I have ever had. For new comers everything here is shareable (I didn't know this coming), that said portions are SMALL. For example I ordered the duck which was $70 and it only came with two slices for me and my guest. Disappointing because the duck was SO SO GOOD. So it's very pricey and I'm not sure we get enough bang for your buck here. But that said, the food and drink are so good. I really have nothing to complain about other than the small portions. But Im just being a big back lol read more

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It was perfect for date night. Food was good and very creative. Service was decent. Servers were very friendly but had more of casual vibe.

Fantastic food, great environment, excellent service! It's incredible to know, and see that restaurants like these still exist.

We had an excellent experience at Camelia recently. So glad we tried it! The highlights were the Uni toast, grilled mushrooms, spaghetti a la Japon, and beef cheeks. Cocktails were simple but on point. Service was outstanding. Really enjoyed the ambience, nice looking place, and the crowd was diverse. Strongly recommend. read more

Camelia is extraordinary! The cauliflower soup w/ XO sauce and parmesan and Croque Madame of ham katsu were stand-out dishes. We could only get the 9:30pm reservations and the place was still incredibly vibrant all night... until we left after 11. Great energy. read more

Camelia - Wagu Steak in ginger brandy sauce - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a sweet French Japanese restaurant right in the arts district- walking in I already knew the vibes were going to be great. We were greeted with great service, and a beautiful interior ,, great for a date night but also didn't feel too fancy. We started off with the cauliflower with the miso bearnaise sauce and it was our favorite dish of the night. The cauliflower was charred, at the perfect saltiness, and it's almost insane how you could taste every single ingredient in the bearnaise sauce- and i know there was a lot of different things out into it. It was simple and complex at the same time, I would 100% come back for this dish. We then had the Bolognese Pasta and Pot Pie, the pasta was also very yummy! I loved the type of noodles that were made with it. The puff pastery on the pot pie was great, and the inside filling was a bit on the lighter side but I wish it was a bit more seasoned! Regardless we finished everything. We found some free parking down the street that was about a 5 min walk away, but there's valet if you don't want to wait. Would definitely come back, thank you for the great experience! read more

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There are many excellent restaurants in LA, but none quite so special as Camelia. The French food brought to life with Japanese ingredients is the most inspired, creative, and delicious I've ever come across. Every detail, from the food to the service to the beautiful decor, feels right at home. I'm very grateful this place exists. read more

Camelia - Cruller with peaches, ice cream, and pistachios - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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While everything is still fresh in my mind, I feel compelled to leave a review of my dinner last night at Camelia. After following several of the summer's newest restaurants in LA, our group of 4 decided to try Camelia because anything fusion with Japanese cuisine is usually intriguing. We made a reservation for Saturday @ 5:45pm. We arrived promptly, was greeted and immediately took us to our table. I love how there is an outdoor space too but due to the recent heat wave, I'm glad we chose to sit indoors. I'll start by saying, service the entire evening was super attentive, constantly checking up on us, giving recommendations and even side conversations about random topics throughout the evening. We started off with some drinks: Spritz, Milk Punch, Whiskey Sour, Highball & a Suntory Premium Malt. All the drinks were super balanced, tasted delicious and had the right amount of alcohol-forwardness. Whenever I see Milk Punch, I have to order it just to try their take on the drink and it did not disappoint. For food, we ordered: - Uni otoro toast - each order comes with 2, so we got 2 orders. A perfect one biter, filled with uni flavor, creaminess of the otoro and the crunch of the toast. I would eat 10x more of these if I could - Celebrity tomatoes - my wife is obsessed with tomatoes so this was a must try. Perfect balance of all the flavors, and the ponzu jelly was a fun addition - Abalone and shrimp pot pie - after seeing all the pics, this was super interesting, it's great to share because everything about it is so buttery. Loved the seafood they included and the flakey crust was amazing - Spaghetti bolognese - perfectly balanced dish, pasta texture was nice and the meat sauce was delicious - Koji-roasted chicken - this was recommended to us and we're glad we ordered it! The chicken was perfectly roasted, crispy skin and all. The cabbage was sooo delicious and loved the sauce at the bottom too - Beef cheek - one of my top dishes of the night, the beef was so tender and soft. That hit of wasabi was perfect to cut through the richness of the dish. Highly recommend! Lastly, we got our desserts, Soufflé Tart & Rum Pudding. We were celebrating birthdays so they put candles on both desserts, such a nice touch! Both desserts were amazing, the tart was decadent but the passionfruit really shined and I loved the figs on the pudding. One of the dessert drinks really caught our eye "Tokyo Banana". I love the actual Tokyo Banana treats and this tasted exactly like the fillings but with that hint of alcohol, basically a creamy custard cocktail, amazing! I'll cap it off by saying this was a great meal overall, we thoroughly enjoyed all the food and drinks. There were so many items that we didn't get to try because everything sounded so good! Will definitely be back again! read more

Great food that are side dishes style. Ordered the clam hot stone. Clams were sandy tasting. We finished the clams and lift up the stew left in the clay pot which was filled with sand. Interesting that they didn't wash the sands out from the clams. Very dim lit and romantic place. Park on street, valet or across the street. $5 per hour for parking across the street in the lot. There is outdoor seating. read more

My new bro n law surprised me with this beauty, and i had no idea his son was a chef here. The bar service was exceptional, could be a little better. The ambiance said casual yet classy, with a touch of NY. Now let's get down to business!! If you're a foodie!! and love friends and conversations, order everything on the menu, cause there isn't one bad dish in this beautiful establishment. read more

this place definitely has potential to be great! unfortunately for us there were a few things that took away from the overall experience. the service was almost non existent. our waiter was cold and did not come to check on us until we were done with our meals. we ordered the bolognese and duck. the bolognese noodles were not cooked thoroughly but if they were it would have been delightful. the duck was great. unfortunately our food did come out at separate times. the bolognese came at least 15 minutes before the duck so rather than waiting we needed up sharing. overall, the ambiance and food was good. service could use improvement. read more

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Food, service, ambiance. Sesame bread and pot pie were incredible but so was everything else we tried. Sake service was excellent and ended the dinner with tea. read more

anyone who doesn't give this restaurant five stars is out of their mind, or a Karen. i just had one of the best meals of the last year or two at camelia. i sat outside with a delightful view facing flamingo bar as a gentle breeze stirred the air. my waitress was warm and gracious, and the food was unbeatable. from the bright, savory chicken liver toast, to the novel and buttery pot pie, capped off by the supremely delicious duck breast, it was truly an amazing meal. read more