Parking- street or valet ($12 as of 11/25) Best to go with a party of 3+ as tables for two aren't in the best spots in the restaurant (ie risk of seating by the bathroom). For a night that easily tops $200+ for two, a bathroom adjacent table isn't ideal. The meal itself was great! Highly recommend the duck breast, spaghetti bolognese, pot pie,and the rolls. Their martini is not to be missed. Our server was attentive at first but rarely checked on us towards the end of our meal. Our plates arrived early in quick sequence, but my main was poorly timed (and slightly rarer than I'd expect a duck breast). read more

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The food here is good, but the pricing is hard to justify. The puff pastry was the best part of the entire meal--perfectly flaky and easily the standout dish. We also had the uni pasta, duck, and the sweet potato side. All three were delicious and well-made, but definitely overpriced for what you get. The sweet potato got overwhelming and this was when I wished they just made it as a regular potato dish to eat with the duck. The pairing was just off balanced. The drinks were a disappointment. They were basic and definitely not worth $20+ each. Definitely would not come back. read more

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Absolutely wonderful restaurant with exceptional service and mind blowing food. Our dear friends celebrated a birthday here and I was open to the experience after reading reviews here and Open Table... French and Japanese cuisine that is known for blowing the palettes and the minds of their customers. We ordered a variety of appetizers and entrees, desserts, and sampled cocktails, enjoyed a bottle of wine we brought, as well as a bottle recommended by a sweet gentleman at the restaurant (I cannot recall his name). Food was absolutely delicious, from textures to flavors. I regret not writing this immediately after going because I cannot recall what I ordered. Overall, wonderful experience. Thank you, Camelia! Until next time! read more

Service is OK, ambience is nothing special, I don't feel the right vibes for the price that I pay. Food mediocre, this restaurant needs to work more on hygene and food quality. The appetizer (uni tuna toast) had hair in it, I had to ask the kitchen to make a new one. The spaghetti was way undercook, I know it's italian style and sometimes the spaghetti is supposed to be a little hard, but mine was way undercooked and I couldn't chew. This restaurant also automatically adds 4% for what they call to support the competitiveness and to pay for their employees' benefits. I found this is ridiculous, even though, we can ask servers to remove the 4%. But this is a mind game, it puts customers in awkward situation if we ask to remove the 4% in this so-called "fine dining" setting, everyone else around will look at us like "cheap". But yah, I totally dislike this ridiculous 4% read more

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Contrary to some of the reviewers who thought Camelia was subpar, I thought it was fantastic. Had a 7:30p Thursday night reservation and was seated promptly upon arrival. The vibe is intimate yet casual and trendy all at once. From beginning to end, we were delivered A+ service from our server and the additional wait staff. Ordered the seasonal salad, crudo, spaghetti bolognese, uni pasta, and cheesecake and each item accomplished what we were after. The salad was a tasty mix of fresh greens with differing textures, the crudo paired well with the shaved pear and ginger, both pasta dishes were realllly tasty but the uni pasta was a homerun for us, and the cheesecake toffee genmaica ice cream was the perfect close to the meal. We were extremely content with the service, food, and ambiance. Really appreciate the fine attention to detail the restaurant prioritizes; the daily menu with the staff and their names made the dining experience more personal. Thanks Camelia for the lovely evening. read more

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Made a reservation here for an early dinner before a movie. Got there a bit early and was able to find nearby parking spot on the street. Otherwise there is valet available. We arrived at opening hour, 5 pm and since many others were there too the entire team came out to help seat guests quickly. The two of us were sat toward the back near the corner near the bar. The hosts were very helpful when it came to the menu. For two people we started with the sashimi and chicken liver. The sashimi was paired with a delicious sweet ginger sauce and apples. The chicken liver with jam on a puff pastry type of bread was also very memorable! Then we moved to the uni pasta, cooked al dente and fresh. The sauce was delicious but not overwhelming rich. We were then served the branzino which had a great crunchy skin texture and delicious flavor with the greens. Our last dish was the duck breast with fries. Delicious and fatty duck breast was very memorable! Lastly we had the mochi ice cream dessert which was banana sorbet and chocolate Ice cream. The place itself is very warm and inviting, kind of had this seventies furniture vibes with the wicker chairs and building. Really enjoyed our meal here, definitely recommend! read more

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Have a lovely dining experience at Camelia. I made a reservation for 5pm. We showed up 10 mins early and there was a line because they had not opened yet. All of the food we had was delicious and flavored just right. Dishes we ordered: - sesame Parker house rolls - spaghetti bolognese - croque madame - sweet potato gratin - market salad - yukimi daifuku - matcha yuzu custard tart - soba-cha read more

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Camelia is an absolutely stunning French-Japanese bistro and one of the best dining experiences I've had in the Arts District. Every dish was beautifully executed and full of flavor. The Uni & Bluefin Tuna Toast was an instant favorite, fresh, balanced, and truly memorable. The Chicken Liver Mousse Toast with apricot jam was rich and delicious, and the Grilled Kabocha Squash with burrata and charred miso was incredible. But the star of the night? The Grilled Pekin Duck. Perfectly cooked, insanely tender, and paired with a duck-fat béarnaise that took it to another level. I finished with the Cotton Cheesecake, which was light, creative, and the perfect sweet ending. The vibe is elegant yet relaxed, service is outstanding, and the space feels like a hidden gem in the Arts District. Perfect for date night, celebrations, or anyone who loves elevated dining. read more

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I took my partner here to celebrate his birthday and was pretty excited to try a French Japanese restaurant. The service was great as well as the ambiance of the restaurant-5 stars. However the food was a bit mediocre, nothing special with the exception of the sweet potato gratin. A couple of the dishes were on the salty side which we had informed the server about, she respectfully apologized and let the kitchen know. They also provided us a free dessert as means to acknowledge our opinion of the food--great customer service! Over all it was a nice place to try but don't see myself itching to return. read more

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Went here for the first time for a girls night and it was a great experience! At first we weren't sure about the "fusion" element but everything we got was delicious. The server had great recommendations and was super kind and attentive. The chicken liver mousse on toast was delicious and our favorite was the pot pie and Uni risotto. We were seated outside at a small table for two where the lights were low and we had just enough privacy. Definitely going back! read more

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This is a great looking place, but the seats were not at all comfortable. Our feet didn't fit under the bulky scroll leg table. Cocktails were good, and the bartender was great to make a specialty drink at my wife's request. Decible Martini is pretty great! Disappointing wines by the glass, but I did find a decent Gamay. Food was a mixed bag. Uni & Blue Fin Tuna Toast was a huge disappointment and we could not taste any uni. 2 small bites for $25 was a fleecing, and not at all worth it. Chicken Liver Toast was much better, but the portion was also minuscule. These items felt more like an amuse than an app. Uni Pasta had good flavors and pasta was done perfectly, but uni was practically non-exixtent. Croque Madame was excellent and probably our favorite dish of the night. Odd presentation that was like an upscale chipped beef (with ham, of course) and an egg yolk on top. We also tried the Burger and it was very good. Too much bun for me, but flavors were good. The Fries were covered with entirely too much salt, but the curry ketchup was very tasty. Got a mochi dessert that was one chocolate (too hard) and one whiskey (tasted just like vanilla) ice cream. Really not at all worth it and the server very nicely took it off our check. Service was good, overall, but it was a little odd. Including the hostess and a brief visit to the bar where we talked to one bartender, we interacted with 7 staff, 6 at our table. Biggest disappointment was no mention of our Anniversary that we indicated in our booking notes. They obviously saw it as they mentioned they could not accomodate our specific table request, so it really felt like an intentional slight. Whatever, just disappointing. We would not return, but I am sure people can find things to like about the place. read more

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I dont know what it was, but everything we ordered just hit differentely. Swung by on a weeknight without a rez, and was able to get a seat right away at the bar. Vibes here definitely can swing for date night vibes, but if you're a foodie this is a place you'll want to come w some friends to try a bunch of dishes. I heard about the soft shell crab burger, so i had to get that, and it did not disappoint. Also its huge lol, but besides it just being big it all came together perfectly with all the flavors and perfect crunch of the crab. This is one to get here. My surprising dish was the abalone and scallop pot pie. this thing was ALL flavor and they dont skimp on the amount of abalone or scallop. ITS PACKED. Trust me with this one and dont skip this. Loved the tartare and the uni toasts BUT they were a bit tiny. and cant forget about the oyster mushrooms. I dont know how they got so much flavor pumped into these but this is a must. Get those veggies in! On top of it all the cocktails here are top notch. I love a martini and although simple, they make a damn good martini here. Theyre my favorite new restaurant in LA this year, and its being slept on, so it shouldnt be too hard to get in here. Definitely check this place out! read more

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Finally getting around to finishing my draft from months ago. However, a couple friends and I came here in December to celebrate my birthday, and our reservation was one of the first ones for the evening. The service from our server was amazing and she made sure to take great care of us. Each dish we got was absolutely delicious (especially the pot pie and sesame bread w/ ikura), but unfortunately our experience was slightly tainted by the lack of consistent hospitality on the part of the manager/owner. We noticed the manager/owner going around and greeting all the other tables, but she never quite made it to ours despite us being one of the first customers there, celebrating an occasion, and dining for almost 2 hours. Normally, it wouldn't bother me, but we were the only African-Americans in the restaurant and it felt off-putting. Like I mentioned, the food was great, but I probably will not return. read more

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Service: was AWESOME!!! From the time we arrived to us leaving the staff were very attentive and had great team work! Peter was our waiter and he was very knowledgeable of the menus and knew what to recommend. Friendly and attentive as well!! Food: was delicious!!! The porter roll was tasty especially the butter that came with it. I rarely like any type of sashimi but the flamed seared Japanese madai was super delicious and I highly recommend it! The croque madame ham katsu is a MUST!!! and don't let the spaghetti bolognese fool you it's really good and can serve as a main course! Grilled Pekin duck is a must if you kike duck, the peppers that comes with it is very spicy! Steak was delicious as well! As for the dessert I wasn't a fan of the cockpit daiafuku it tasted like pineapple rum rather than a coconut , the passion fruit was delicious though. Ambiance: I his place definitely changed , it use to be a Brazilian restaurant. It's very French now, kinda brings be back being in Paris especially the location it's in. read more

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The service was amazing. Everyone is very nice and friendly. Definitely a five stars service. The restaurant is very cute with very nice and private patio "very nice enclosed". For the food, we ordered the course dinner, everything is good, except the shrimp. The shrimp is not fresh, not sure if it is because of the shrimp dish. My sister in law got diarrhea. I really want to give them 5 stars, but because of my sister in law and the shrimp dish. We can't rate them 5stars. Hopefully their shrimp quality will improve, I still recommend them. read more

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I think Camelia went too hard on incorporating Japanese and French flavors and missed the mark on certain dishes where flavors were all over the place. It's a beautiful restaurant with a cozy outdoor area though! Some servers were enthusiastic and knowledgeable, whereas others didn't feel like they wanted to be there. My favorite has to be the pot pie - super flaky pastry with chewy abalones and mushrooms. I couldn't stop dipping the pasty into the stew! It had a nice balance between buttery and citrusy flavors. The complete opposite is true for the pekin duck - Poor presentation, too many flavors that overwhelm each other, especially the overly spicy peppers. For a $61 dish, this was very poorly executed. The sweet potato gratin was too sweet, thus made it taste more like a dessert rather than a savory side dish. The dragon tongue bean doesn't taste great with the bearnaise - somehow the ingredients made the sauce taste like a mild blue cheese, which is unpleasant to eat with these beans. The mochi wasn't too bad! But seemed too frozen to eat at the beginning. Camelia needs to go back to its basics and work on the two cuisines separately before attempting to make fusion dishes. read more

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I really enjoyed my dinner here. The standout dishes were the bay scallop and abalone pot pie and the uni risotto. The duck and chicken entrees and black sesame rolls and rice and French fries were all quite good too. Drinks wise enjoyed the sake and cocktails selection. General service was attentive but it took awhile to find our server after she took our order and we wanted a second round of drinks. Lovely space. It felt welcoming and cozy with a good vibe. read more

I discovered Camelia while I was browsing Yelp looking for a restaurant around downtown LA and was interested in the idea of a French Japanese fusion restaurant. I was able to make a reservation just a few days before the desired day. We arrived a bit before our dinner reservation and had bar seating. We asked if we'd be able to change to a table but there was no availability, and even on a rainy Sunday night, Camelia proved popular- by 7, pretty much every table was full. The ambiance here is dark and chic. It reminded me much more of a restaurant in NYC or Paris rather than LA. Camellia describes itself as a French Japanese bistro, and their menu options reflect that. I found the menu to lean more French in its offerings. We ordered several dishes, including the black sesame Parker house rolls, spaghetti bolognese, abalone and scallop pot pie, and potato gratin. I enjoyed every single thing we ordered. I saw in reviews that people raved about the spaghetti bolognese, so I suggested that my husband order that. He enjoyed it too, though I wouldn't say that this is a must-order dish. My scallop and abalone pot pie was delicious. The seafood came in a buttery sauce and the top of the pie was a flaky pastry crust that paired well with the seafood. The sweet potato gratin was cheesy and excellent. I should add that all of food tasted rather decadent, and we left feeling stuffed. We couldn't leave without dessert, and ended the meal with a cheesecake, which was also very good. Both of us were happy with our meal and it's a place I'll look forward to returning to. read more

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Just as good as the rumors said. Their signature Bolognese was spot on, perfectly cooked pasta with a well-balanced sauce. The seafood pot pie was delicious too, though a bit tricky to eat. The cocktails felt a little simple and lacking in detail, but maybe that's just part of this place's charm. One unusual rule: the patio seating is limited to one hour. Aside from that, everything was great. read more

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Excellent choice of food items with even better quality! Every dish has a unique, fine taste from the mini uni bluefin tuna toasts to the abalone pot pie. Highly reccomend visiting for a fancy happy hour with friends after work! Service is friendly and ambiance is upscale lounge vibes. read more

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Stopped by here on a Friday night and what a treat. We ordered: Black sesame roll - dense and light at the same time. Didn't love how salty the top was, but it paired beautifully with butter. Save some bread if you order abalone and bay scallop pot pie. 4/5 Abalone and bay scallop pot pie - I'm actually not a huge fan of seafood, but I loved this. The the flaky pie topping was a little too light to soak up all the broth and flavor left by the fish and mushrooms so definitely get some bread! 5/5 Market lettuce- my friend liked it much more than I did. I mostly found it too sweet and not as refreshing as I'd like. 3/5 Grilled Pekin duck breast - super good way to end off our meal especially with the fries (used it to soak up the leftover sauce and duck). 4.5/5 Leans on the pricier side, but the service and ingredient quality helps somewhat justify it. I'd come back for a splurge meal like a special occasion. read more

Camelia - Market lettuce and black sesame roll - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had a wonderful dinner out on the patio of Camelia. The food was good, but the experience was made memorable by our waiter Josh who was just amazing from start to finish. Ordered SO much food here for our party of four, starting with the delicious, warm Parker house rolls with salted French butter that I held hostage from the rest of the table. Speaking of salty, the oysters were perfect, too. grilled oyster mushrooms were meaty and savory, though I only had a bite or two. Spaghetti bolognese may have been my favorite of the evening. Rich and delicious with a large portion compared to other dishes. This was the only one I could see keeping to myself and eating alone as a meal. cumin lamb sirloin was good, rare and tender but not my favorite Dry aged burger was nothing too special but the fries were good! Kombu rice was great with the ikura and a small dash of soy sauce Sweet potato gratin was another favorite -- sweet and warm and hearty reminded me of Thanksgiving Abalone and bay scallop pot pie was also good, though a bit difficult to split amongst four. read more

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I just had this amazing place and it was a great experience Service is great and knowledgeable Ambience is just perfect in a old building adapted to their and our needs Food is excellent but the Croque Madame stole the night I can eat a thousand of those Definitely I would recommend this place read more

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A true 4.5 experience, the space is very cool if a bit odd that they were playing a lot of top-40 hits. Foodwise, it started off really strong but the mains were a bit underwhelming compared to the starters which is only reason this is not a 5. Best items: oyster mushrooms, chicken liver mousse, croque madame, french fries Skippable: uni risotto, hanger steak; these were still good but just not quite as good as the others. read more

This place has been bookmarked for the longest time but after reading all the mixed reviews about the quality of the food, I wasn't sure if it would be worth going BUT hubby insisted we give it try bc after all, everyone's palates are different so we dined here last weekend on a Sunday to celebrate Valentine's Day. We made reservations in advance & only had to wait 5 minutes. We sat outside the patio which I didn't mind at all. It wasn't too cold but they offered me a blanket to cover myself in case I get cold & there was a heater behind us as well. I read reviews where people had to wait a long time to get seated or that service was slow. This was not the case for us. The place was packed that evening but service was great & attentive & no long wait times for our food to be served. Quality of food was excellent & I think the portion size wasn't too small for 2 people to share. In fact, we ended up taking the duck & the fish home bc we got full. We ordered: Sashimi Moriawase came in assorted sashimi-super fresh & melted in our mouth. Chawamushi- the steamed egg custard was so soft & light. It was served with abalone & cavier. Absolutely delicious Uni risotto wasn't overly buttery or too heavy. The portion was perfect amount for 2 people to share. Grilled peckin duck breast was our favorite dish of the night. Duck was seasoned & cooked perfectly. Flavor was deep & the texture was very tender. Loved the carrots. Didn't think the fries on the side were necessary though. Grilled loup de mer was surprisingly served pretty big. The ponzu sauce was salty on the fish but the fish itself was flakey & cooked well. As for drinks, we brought our own wine which we saved for a special occasion. Corkage was $35. I'd like to come back to try their other items on the menu. read more

Camelia - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came as a group of 7 people where we knew that we wanted to have a bite of everything. *Note: I would probably recommend going with a group of 4 or less to have better person:bite ratio; it's recommended to order 2 dishes/person* Our server mentioned that the dishes do rotate, thus this is what we had at the end of spring/beginning of summer menu: WHAT WE ORDERED; * denotes would order again: APPETIZER - Broccolini -- bright dish! It had a good acidic component from the vinaigrette and the broccolini themselves had a good bite to them. - Market lettuce, mango -- another bright dish that was needed for health purposes. It was bright and summery and delicious. MAIN - *Croque Madame -- a table favorite; I will say we cut it into 8 slices and we felt like it was enough richness with the one bite we had. I thoroughly enjoyed how fluffy the bread was and how it soaked up the sauce - *Abalone and Bay Scallop Pot Pie -- also another favorite with the richness of the pot pie. Ample mushrooms which I thoroughly enjoyed. The puff pastry was also very flaky. The "pot pie" is more butter based so it is a rich dish. - Spaghetti Bolognese -- perfectly al dente pasta; a good bolognese but nothing to write home about for me - *Loup de Mer -- enjoyed the flaky yet tender fish that paired well with the sauces in the dish. I enjoyed that it didn't feel overly heavy, but the dish matched the thickness of the fish itself - *Pekin duck breast -- served medium rare which was perfect. I didn't get much peking flavor, but did enjoy the skin and cut of the duck breast. The french fries were also nicely seasoned. DESSERT/DRINK - Espresso martini -- I would skip. I was disappointed by the drink itself. Pandan can often have an artificial vanilla taste and that artificial taste unfortunately was the major note of the drink. It also tasted quite watery which was a disappointment - Chocolate Fondant -- a molten lava cake; nice and hot. The restaurant paces the food well so you feel satiated, however, I think I would prefer to have had things come out a little more quickly. All our mains were served one by one which led for idle hands at times. read more

Great experience at Camelia DTLA. The ambience is beautiful and thoughtfully designed. Truly top=notch. We ordered the burger, and egg topped dish, chicken liver and mushrooms. Everything was delicious and well prepared. Special thanks to our server Ann, who was very friendly and helpful and made the evening even better. Would definitely return. read more

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Special occasion dinner. When arriving a few minutes early for our 6 pm reservation, we were offered a table right in front of the main door (no thank you), 2 seats at the counter in front of the kitchen looking at a high back counter (no), or a table on the outside patio. Patio please! The patio is lovely, although it was a cool evening and windy. Fortunately the area is protected and they provide blankets and heaters. We were very happy with our seating arrangement. The menu has raw bar/starters, smaller plates, mains and desserts. We were advised to order 5-6 dishes. Hokkaido uni, tuna starter: on homemade milk bread, toasted with shiso leaf, tuna tartare, uni and wasabi - the flavors were fine, nothing we hadn't had before or particularly unique; the dish was TINY (2" in diameter), one bite; homemade milk toast was wasted as it was just a vehicle and was lost - $25 soft shell crab: this dish came next, which was strange as it was a hot dish and more of a small plate, we ordered it after the salad which we expected next; the salad came right after and I asked them to slow down the progression so they didn't just drop 6 dishes at once; the soft shell crab was cooked perfectly and was delicious but was a little overwhelmed by the tartar sauce; the sauce was also very tasty but we used about 1/4 of it - $28 market lettuce salad: looked simple but it was flavorful with candied nuts, pickled shallots, underripe mango, lots of cheese; a very generous portion - $23 grilled oyster mushrooms: great char and smoky flavor, the green sauce underneath was just okay - $17 spaghetti ala japonaise: as described by the server, this was an umami forward dish with soy and truffle but we hardly got any of that; it was more of a really good spaghetti bolognese with a very subtle hint of umami - $28 We also ordered the abalone pot pie but were getting full so they gracefully allowed us to cancel that dish. At the end of the meal they brought us a black sesame ice cream cookie sandwich with a candle for our anniversary celebration. A very nice touch. Service was a bit disconnected throughout the meal. There were no less than 5 different waitstaff/front of house that took orders, dropped and explained food, poured wine, checked in. Not a clear thread. The actual waitstaff seemed a little disinterested honestly while the front of house people were extremely friendly and personal. Overall, the food was fine. Nothing that I would go back for and expensive price points. The atmosphere is lovely and a plus. The service mixed. They could use some adjustments to really make this a memorable experience to put on repeat. read more

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Stopped by here after a tour at The Broad... I ordered the Uni and bluefin tuna toast, uni pasta, and grilled Pekin duck breast... I have to say, the price was insane and the food portions were too small and mid... totaling to about $148 before tax. Good to experience but I'm not sure if I would go here again.. service was good and place was cute and cozy with good music. I'm not sure about parking since I took a Waymo. read more

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Came here last night for early Valentine's Day with my hubs. Amazing quality time but just not all that great of an experience. Chose this spot bc of the sapphire reserve credits. Youre still going to have to wait a bit even if you made a reservation. The uni toast bites are not bad, but pricy at $14 a pop. I loved the pate bites! I always love pate. Sesame Parker rolls w ikura - we actually got this order free due to another table order issue- had the tiniest hint of sesame flavor (maybe too subtle). was creative to eat it with ikura, but it was too filling for a party of 2. Would be good for a large group, but otherwise save your belly for other things! Croque Madam - I was disappointed by this, was fun to cut but each bite was soggy and mushy, and flavors were just not there. I wish I had the pot pie instead.. which we actually ordered but it never came :T Per our server, "it was missed." I think another table got our pot pie for free and we got their Parker rolls for free. Grilled mushrooms - mushrooms grilled to perfection, but the sauce was insanely salty, and burning our tongues! I think the salt shaker cap fell off when they were seasoning our dish. Loup de mer- GET THIS Without a question. A beautiful crisp over a bed of bok choy, there was just enough sweet to balance the savory here. Wish we hadn't filled up on the croque madame and Parker rolls. We were curious to see if a dessert could turn our meal around, but we never got a dessert menu. It was late so we just skipped it. We are happy for the chase sapphire reserve credit bc probably would not have been happy to pay over $200 for it. Also they no longer have the tomato burrata dish. Oh and I had a Negroni, which I did like! Smooth and well balanced, I would recommend the Negroni! read more

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Camelia is the kind of spot that gets the vibe just right - elegant but relaxed, cool but still casual. Soft lighting, stylish space, perfect for a relaxed date night. We shared a few things. The chicken liver mousse was a standout - small but rich, with a fruity jam that balanced it beautifully. The market lettuce salad was shockingly good. The calamansi vinaigrette was so fresh, it might be my new favorite dressing. The dry-aged burger was a monster: juicy patty, completely smothered in melted provolone, grilled onions, and pickled jalapeños. Fries were cooked to perfection, I'm usually pretty picky about this! We also tried the croque madame with ham and gruyere. It was super savory, also loaded with cheese. Service was warm and attentive without being overbearing. Just a really solid experience from start to finish. Would definitely go back. read more

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There's street parking, valet parking at $12 and a lot across the street for $5. My husband and I came here for my birthday. Managed to snag a 5 PM reservation on OpenTable when they just opened. The restaurant was pretty full at 5:15. I'm glad we managed to get a table inside. That said it was pretty cold inside too and I had my coat on for the entire night. The music was not obnoxiously loud but still difficult to hear without speaking loudly and having the people beside you be part of the conversation. The decor is beautiful. Service- I'm not quite sure what to say about service. Our server was Peter. I saw him go to 4 tables to give them the rundown on the menu and take their orders, but he didn't attend to us! When he did come to our table, he asked us how we were doing and some small talk and walked away. Bizarre! Finally we flagged someone else and put in our order. Peter then about halfway through the meal came to our table and started attending to us and was very friendly. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and say that maybe it was overwhelming with so many people coming in at the same time or some sort of misunderstanding. But acknowledge it, "hey I'm sorry I didn't get to you blah blah. But nothing. So that was disappointing. Anyways now to the food. We were there between 5 to 6 which is the golden hour aka the happy hour. The half dozen oysters we ordered were $18 instead of $30. It was fresh and who doesn't love fresh oysters. Got two of their glasses of French bubbles off the golden hour menu. It was crisp and refreshing. I then got the decibel martini. I'm not usually a fan of martinis but I loved this one. Very complex flavors and delicious. We ordered the abalone and scallop pot pie based on the Yelp reviews and it was outstanding. Yummy! The Croque madam was okay. Beautiful presentation but really An elevated grilled sandwich. My husband said the spaghetti was pretty good. I got the sweet potato gratin which I thought was fairly decent. For dessert we got the yuzu tart. Loved the flavors in this. The food was decent but Nothing that wowed me here. read more

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Finally had the chance to dine at Camelia before catching a show at the Ahmanson theatre. The vibe was nice, warm, and welcoming. Staff and waiters were friendly and accomodating. The aesthetic of the restaurant gave vintage French bistro with fine dining. The drinks we ordered were the Decibel Martini and the Pasquet. Both were light and refreshing. The food we ordered tasted good and were prepared beautifully. Stand outs from our meal were the abalone / scallop pot pie and the spaghetti bolognese. Honorable mentions include the black sesame rolls and the Branzino. They also have valet parking which adds convenience should you need it. Overall great date night spot if you're looking for a place in the downtown arts district area. Would recommend! read more

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Very nice French Japanese restaurant. Love the food. We tried the $114 chef menu, but does not seem enough. So we ordered the roll and pot pie extra. Love most of the dishes read more

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Staff and ambience very nice. Service was great and attentive. Food was pretty good and enjoyed the visit. Seems pretty popular from the crowd that was there. Happy hour is 5pm to 6pm for some items like oysters. read more

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All food was delicious! We decided to order separately from the menu instead of the set menu so we could try different items from the set menu. We had a table of 7 and we ordered about 10 items which is more than enough since you can order drinks and desserts later. Our server was attentive and explained the menu well. The restaurant was clean and airy which was nice. I suggest using the valet parking since it's $12 instead of the $5 hourly rate at nearby parking spots. read more

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Camelia is a Japanese French restaurant tucked in the Art district in Los Angeles. The store has a relaxing yet semi modern esthetic with open kitchen concept and I even see 2 plate warmer device! We sat at the outside tonight but heater was in place. Our server Rebecca was very sweet. Though overall experience can be improved due to some kitchen technicality, the food was delicious. We opted for à la carte order instead of their tasting menu ($115). The chicken liver mousse was bite size (delicious be I was hoping for a larger portion ). Grilled oyster mushroom is on the sweeter side. Sweet baked potato is silky like mash potato smoothness in flavor but also on sweeter side. Spaghetti bolognese is average in my opinion so I would try other dishes instead of this if I revisit again. Croque madame is delicious but on the richer and heavier side so I felt might not be blending well with the overall tasting experience. But alone in its own with a cup of coffee or tea as brunch option would be what I would do abalone and scallop snail butter pot pit is best enjoyed while it's still hot. Unfortunately we received this dish last so it became quite oily for us as our finishing dish. Overall if I can give half star, this meal experience would be 3.5 star for me due to the order of food and the extensive wait time we had for our food. Will be re-visiting this restaurant again. Hope it'll change my perspective :) read more

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French and Japanese fusion cuisine! Came here for a special occasion and really liked the atmosphere here as it's intimate and romantic in an elevated French vibe. The service was attentive and friendly as well. I really enjoyed the Tomato and Burrata dish and it's one of their signatures. The Branzino was really delicious too and cooked perfectly! For dessert, I really enjoyed the Pudding with the crunchy caramel crisp on top. read more

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Minus 2 stars for weird fee & tiny portions. Actually we accidentally stumbled upon this place as we were looking for a different restaurant but once we entered thr property, the vibe was inviting so we stayed. Free easy street parking. Professional hospitable staff from the gate. Beautiful airy cool inviting lighting & bar set up. Thoughtful artisanal cocktails. I had been craving pate / chicken liver mousse & voila it was on the menu! The food here is a mixture of Japanese & who knows what else. Definitely not my preference. Tiny ass portions, expensive, too frou frou & afterwards we ended up getting street tacos. Acquired taste def! Will not recommend or return. Fee for wage compensation is weird. Pay your damn staff ! read more

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4.5/5: We got reservation for 5pm and was actually first in line and got seated right away. Took my mom here for her birthday and had already reviewed the menu and photos ahead so we had a couple of dishes in mind. We asked our waitress for recs also. 1) First dish to arrive: Spaghetti bolognese. Not sure what makes this japanese but It was delicious. The spaghetti noodles, my mom and I would have preferred the noodles a little softer but maybe this is more personal preference. 2) Branzino: Wow! This fish is cooked just right and it was also crisp and juicy. My mom liked the oroshi ponzu. 3) Hanger Steak: comes w/ salad and fries. I enjoyed it with the black peppercorns. The salad that comes w/ it was just the right balance while eating the steak. 4) Sweetheart potatoes gratin: This was rich and oh so so good. Glad this dish came out at the end, otherwise we won't be able to finish the rest of the food. Overall, 4.5/5. Service was excellent as well. I would definitely be back and my mom is planning to her friend here next month. read more

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