Great downtown escape mellow and beautiful surroundings. Plenty of seating for romantic encounters or large groups either big tables or at the bar. Very gracious bartender made one of best Manhattens ever! Don't miss this DTLA gem! read more

This was my first time ordering from this restaurant. I ordered takeout (buffalo wings and fries). The wings I received were not buffalo and barely had any flavor. They also seemed a bit overcooked. Overall, I couldn't eat the chicken. Given that I paid $15 for just 4 wings, I expected better. The fries were good though, although those seemed to be a bit overpriced as well at $12. I do not plan to order from this restaurant again during my stay in LA. There are better, and more reasonably priced, options nearby for dining. read more

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Service is terrible. Waited 15 minutes for a waiter to even speak to us. Booth's are made for very small people. Left without being served!

Beautiful ambience great food has been there for ever love. The history of it used to be a fire station still has the Firemans pole beautifully decorated for the holidays. read more

Engine Co. 28 exceeds all expectations Excellent food with even better service. Specisl thanks to Jahmani for his 5 star service. read more

I've lived in LA for about 3 years now. In that time, I've had some interesting experiences with Engine that are atypical for my experiences in LA. Its right around the corner from my house and in prime real estate on the corner of 7th and Figueroa so perhaps my expectations are the issue here, but I'm happy to get into it. The Good: Location and atmosphere. Junkies aside, this is a pretty venue with easy access from the central shopping/business district of downtown Los Angeles. The interior seems fit for an upscale dining experience (despite the notable lack of diners) and the staff seem friendly and professional. The Bad: The food is just 'aight'. Honestly, I believe that's the biggest thing holding this venue back outside of the positively gross junkie hangout right outside. I've had multiple items on the menu at this point, and despite having all of the right words on the menu, the food is aggressively mediocre at every turn. The drawback really isn't the taste of the food, but the combination of that factor combined with the price being charged. While an impossibly greasy burger may be worth a trip to Wendy's, its not what one expects from a $35 menu item supposedly cooked to order. The Business: I've unsuccessfully tried to eat at this venue several times while I've been in this city, usually in the evenings. A question about when they close will be met with a vague answer, and its happened that I've came for dinner well before close, only to find that the kitchen had closed early. There is far too much discretion surrounding the hours of operation and online reviews seem to indicate that its a pattern. I think that this venue would thrive with the right management, but its perpetual emptiness tells a story that's hard to ignore. Also, the black guy who 'works the door/sits and drinks' should either be given a proper posting (and outfit) or not employed at all. Dressed like someone off of the street in a hat and hoodie, he clashed so completely with the atmosphere that its unclear whether or not he's working there, which makes his clearly untrained interactions with customers more awkward than they have a right to be in an otherwise empty restaurant. Yelper-In-Chief read more

Food and service are very underwhelming. Came in with a large group of 20 people and the place was dead on a Saturday night. It took 1.5 hours to get our food and about an hour for the main course to even get ordered!! The food portions are quite small. For the price, not worth it. read more

For some reason when I was there our cocktails were watered down weird flavor like drinking water Not quality strong drinks.:( very disappointing Ritz bar on the bottom floor bomb drinks. Cool music tho read more

We haven't had a chance to go this place in years. We went on a Wednesday night, no need for reservations The food was very good and the service was great. Our server, Ariel, was prompt, helpful and very knowledgeable. The only issue is parking, that is really difficult around this restaurant. . read more

+ Before Ghost Story 2:22 + Nice booth + Drinks were sufficient - Service was way off the scale of horrible - Order Shrimp Risotto with no spic and it burned my mouth off (really - what happens to listening skills) - Ordered Burger with no onions, really - a huge pile of onions - Waiter went by our table 10 times and failed to ask us how the food was and not until i paid the bill were we offered more water + Cheap Parking read more

We were staying across the street and, once we found out this was an actual restaurant and not a fire station, decided to try this unique place. The inside is gorgeous and very peaceful. It's cool to see the redone firehouse while you wait on your food. Menu was diverse but not too wild so there's super fancy stuff all the way down to a burger and fries. We got the hummus for an app - best we've ever had - along with lamb chops and truffle ravioli. Finished with bread pudding and some wine. Total bill was extremely affordable for LA. I would highly recommend this to anyone in the area looking for a good date night spot or a peaceful area to get a nice meal in. read more

Yay! Outdoor dining is back. It's not the same to order and eat at home. Props also for taking precautions to keep us safe! Oh ya, the food is on point! Steak sandwich for the win! Julio was super friendly! As well as the rest of the staff seemed very happy to be back too! Glad to have our spot back and open. read more

This place was such a great vibe during this time, my wife and I needed a night out and most places were closed. They were kind enough to let us in with open arms and took care of us with great hospitality! Awesome service! read more

Engine Co No 28 - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I used to come here with my girl pre-COVID and really enjoyed the place. We decided to come back today to the sound of live music and an amazing ambiance! Our server Julio was absolutely amazing. He always arrived on time when we needed refills and had amazing customer service. I appreciated that he was honest with the menu and gave us his take on what he recommended especially due to the fact that the menu had changed since the last time we were here. I had the carnitas tacos and my girl had the fettuccine short rib pasta and I recommend both of them. Overall, if you're in the DTLA area, I recommend coming here especially during the night time to enjoy the live music. read more

Engine Co No 28 - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Extremely friendly staff. Happy Hour hadn't started yet, but she honored the prices anyway. (And they have Happy Hour 7 days a week) A very nice restaurant with a romantic atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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The food was fantastic, drinks fancy but also budget-friendly and our server Chad was delightful! If you're into casual dining with a side of history, this place is a solid option. The firefighting mementos were interesting to look at. Cheer! read more

Engine Co No 28 - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great service, decent food, very old-timey. I came here for a work dinner, with a reservations. I would say that this wasn't great for a group dinner as we were seated in one long row, and were not really able to talk to individuals who weren't right next to us. Food was good. I ended up with one of the specials, I believe pan fried halibut. Nothing special in terms of flavor but perfectly cooked. Service was good, they waiters were very attentive, but the restaurant was also almost completely empty, so that must have helped. They worked with our group exceptionally, and they were a lot of fun. Overall, it was a cute place for a group dinner, but I'm not sure I would return on my own. read more

Such good food! I had the braised short rib fettuccine, which was excellent. The short rib was tender and went beautifully with the cheesy fettuccine sauce. Since this was dine LA, I got it with a crispy Caesar salad. My friend had the wagyu burger and fries, which she loved. It was really big and juicy. Chrissy E provided us great service. I ordered a "lemon bar" to go, but it came in a cup and was surprisingly small for the price. It was delicious, but I hope it is larger if ordered in the restaurant. Paid parking was available a short block away. I'll definitely be back. read more

A friend of mine has told me many good things about this place so when we were around the area we decided to give it a shot. They have valet parking but we parked at a parking structure. We walked in and got seated right away at a booth. It's a old fire station that was turned in to a restaurant. It has somewhat a look like an old forestation and I thought it was cool they had some firefighter helmets and a jacket hanging in a coat rack that gave it that extra touch. Our server was very nice and was very attentive when filling our drinks and asking if we needed anything. We looked over the menu and placed our order. Mac & Cheese - We started off by sharing their mac & cheese. The mac had bacon, cheddar, mozzarela and bleu cheese. I have to say I think this was the best thing that we had here. It was very cheesy and hot and the bacon was cooked perfectly. Steak sandwich - New your steak with caramelized onions, lettuce and cheese on a french roll. I honestly think I have had better at a fast food restaurant. The steak was to be cooked medium but had little to no pink in the center. The cheese was American cheese but taste like craft singles. I think it would have been better off with out the cheese. It came with fries but I asked for garlic fries and they were good with a side of ranch. The ranch was not that good. It had a sour taste it to so we decided to move on with ketchup. It also came with a side of slaw that was ok. Shrimp Po'Boy - Fried shrimp, tomato, lettuce on a french roll. My wife had this and said it was also just ok. The shrimp were cooke ok but she said she has had better. The Po'Boy came with a side of garlic fries but she felt that there was not enough garlic in those fries. It was a good experience and we always like to try new places. We are glad we tried this and and gave it a try. Stay hungry my friends! read more

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Such a cool atmosphere! The firehouse vibe adds a really nice touch. Service was excellent and the chicken banh mi sandwich was amazing. Would definitely come again! read more

Tried this place for happy hour the tacos and calamari were pretty basic the breading was not that good and falling off. Cocktails and wines are the best deal got great service at bar. read more

Engine Co No 28 - Tacos and Calamari - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ive been here a couple times and it's never crowded. The drinks are small and overpriced. They messed up our oders when we got food, The staff is polite and nice. They quality of the food was good but I was expecting a little more. read more

We loved this place and the service was so amazing. Matteo was so sweet and made the experience 10x better! The food was amazing and I can't wait to go back. read more

We were super excited to try this place out as it was a quirky looking place as is most places in dtla. In the city filled with dining options we finally made our way here. Let's start off with the ambiance. Ummmm...it left a lot to be desired. It's pretty bland inside with the exception of the industrial looking walls and the fire pole coming down from the ceiling. I definitely wouldn't have guessed it was a fire station if it weren't for the huge vintage photo of the fire station back in its golden days. The carpets are drabby and actually sticky. Which was pretty gross. The bar area was awkward and the tv's were blaring along with the music in the restaurant. I'm not sure what the restaurant is going for...a bar or a dining experience? I'm was left clueless. Now...for the food and dining experience. Another complaint that I have is the happy hour is only served in the bar area. Really? Almost every restaurant you go to allows happy hour ANYWHERE! To each there own but I don't wanna have to sit in the bar area where there are Loud tvs blaring and loud business men drunk after work. I would like to chose where I sit. Anyways, we ended up sitting in the restaurant area because of the noise. I had the steak sandwich with spicy fries and my boyfriend had the chicken sandwich with regular fries. Unfortunately our food was pretty mediocre. The meat was tender, the aoli was great, but the caramelized onions left more to be desired and the lettuce was nasty tasting I took them out, and the tomatoes were a little sour. The fries were soggy but had a good kick. My boyfriend said his sandwich was just ok and didn't pop or anything. For the prices you carry I do expect something with more umph or an ambiance that makes me feel like "I will definitely be back". But it was just a boring experience. The server was ok but didn't check in on us once. We all of a sudden got a new server ask us if we were done and refill on our drinks and I saw our first server leave out the door. Never mentioned he was leaving or handing off the table in front of us. Kinda unprofessional. We still tipped 20% which was definitely not deserving but I've worked in the food industry so I get how it feels to be undertipped. read more

Engine Co No 28 - Steak sandwich with spicy fries. Just boring and ok - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food I was able to order was okay. Calamari, french fries and pecan pie were great. Attempted to order the chili and an Angry Orchard. Other dining guest with our group attempted to order the Shepherds Pie. They were out of all three items. The meatloaf meal was good- not great. Cadillac Margarita didn't come with side of Grand Marnier, but was in a short glass. I was assured it was a Cadillac but it was weak. Wasn't impressed. I would return for the calamari and pecan pie. Other guest really enjoyed the pot pie, so I'm willing to try it. Atmosphere is top notch- beautiful place. read more

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Great restaurant with amazing comfort food! We split the macaroni and cheese with hot Cheetos on top, and the chicken fried steak. Both were excellent. Our waiter, Chad, was nice and attentive, and the drinks were good, too. All in the ambiance of an old fire house. Loved it, we will be back. read more

Engine Co No 28 - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I highly recommend this DLTA restaurant because of its very high quality service ( Lexi and Manny) and delicious food. Try the pan seared salmon and the Engine's Braised Short Rib Fettuccine !!!! read more

Engine Co No 28 - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Loved this dinner date! Live jazz music behind me, DTLA over me and the food was delicious! Lexi was an angel serving us with a high spirit and attention to detail Highly recommend for date night and a lovely ambiance read more

Engine Co No 28 - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What an amazing night jazz and drinks. We had the 3 course dinner special and it was amazing. Our server Luis was the absolute best. Kind and friendly he made us feel at home from the very beginning. We will definitely be returning and asking for his section. Great meal and ambiance. read more

Engine Co No 28 - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best ways to rate restaurants and food in the time of COVID are: ease of ordering, friendly service as you greet each other in masks, and how well that food carries from restaurant to your home. Engine Co No 28 got all fives. My first legit restaurant carry out during the pandemic. Ordering was super easy, it was ready in 15 minutes, restaurant staff person was friendly, and the burger and fries were delicious even after the 10 minute walk home. Looking forward to actually sitting down inside and properly enjoying a meal once we're out of this mess. read more

Engine Co No 28 - Firehouse Classic Burger - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

SUNDAY 12/12,2021 (BRUNCH MENU) How time flies... It's been 6 years since my last posting on this place and a lot has changed... Gone are the white table clothes. Gone are the spiffy wait people dressed in white aprons. Gone are the menu's with receipts from other firehouses. Gone is the need for reservations. And gone are the people. What you are left with is a tired old replica of a firehouse with waiters that look like gangbangers and a menu that is lacking of ALL the great items of old. So we ordered, and got instant iced tea and cold instant coffee for $5.00 a meal that was not interesting and a little pricey, in a neighborhood of dirty sidewalks, homeless people, and trash everywhere and parking one block away. What fun. So, in conclusion as I said before, we will never be back again, again. That's my final word. sChaseW read more

Came here for DineLa it was very under whelming. The best dish was the cauliflower with the truffle honey. read more

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I'm so glad they're open! The menu has completely changed from what it was before, but the food is still exceptional. My husband and I went to Engine Co yesterday for lunch and we will definitely be returning. The outside patio area they set up is so cute. I ordered the cauliflower steak and it was incredible. I literally ate everything on my plate, that's how amazing this dish was. My husband ordered the salmon plate and he is still talking about it this morning lol. Everything was perfect. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive. Overall, it was a great experience and the food was so good. Thank you, Engine Co for a fantastic lunch. read more

Growing up in this area, I have heard of this establishment for a longtime; however, I never had been to eat. I am in town on a mini-vacation and I met up with a classmate of mine from high school that works in the area and I am staying down the street. We met at 11:25 and we had reservations for 11:30, and we were seated immediately. The service was outstanding to say to the least. My friend ordered the Banh Mi sandwich with Fries, while I ordered the Korean Fried Chicken with Fries and both of us enjoyed the sandwiches. I did not order dessert, but my friend wanted to try the pumpkin cheesecake that is not your ordinary cheesecake, but two small cheesecakes that we split and strawberries and whipped cream and it was amazing. Great first time there. read more

Good happy hour. Walked by this place from leaving one busy bar to look for another. Noticed the happy hour til 10p & walked in. Great drinks & apps at great prices..specially for being downtown. Apps were not big portions, but tasty. Had the spinach dip, spicy fries w/side of ranch, pulled pork sliders. Nice atmosphere & location. Bartender was nice & very attentive. 4 drinks 3 apps $42. Wish I would've taken pics. I'll be back for dinner. read more

Decent comfort food in a cool location. If you plan on driving I would probably not go here since parking stinks! Even parking with Valet was a pain in the keister. However, if you are in a nearby hotel or work downtown and want a bite to eat I would suggest this place for sure if you want comfort food in a cool space. If you want a value choice or a cheap dinner I would go somewhere else. read more

Out here visiting from the Bay area , excellent service from the restaurant,live entertainment guitarist, our servers Alexandra & Crisy , 5 stars to them ! read more

Engine Co No 28 - Bar drinks & food - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's been awhile since I've been to Engine Co. 28. I was looking forward to their BBQ ribs appetizer but they were out of them. I went with a friend on a Saturday afternoon and we were the only ones there. Then another family came in. I should have known something was up. The server was very nice. I ordered the crab cake sandwich and my friend had the turkey burger. I was very disappointed with my crab cake. Described in the menu as "lump crab," mine came as if it was put in a good processor. The taste was more like catfish than crab. I ate it because I was hungry and tired, but it was the worst crab cake I ever had! The cornmeal and seasoning was spicy, but the overall taste was definitely not crab!! My friend's turkey burger was big and while it tasted okay, it was nothing special. I'll pass on Engine Co. 28 next time and find another fine dining restaurant in the area. I can't recommend this one. read more

My wife and I really enjoyed this place. We had a good time. The food was good and the service was excellent. read more

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The food, service and ambiance were spectacular! There were 5 of us for brunch and we tried just about everything- and it was all excellent; the chicken sandwich and smoked trout toast were particularly outstanding! The little potato "wafers" were so delicious! Great cocktails! I am stumped that anyone would find something negative to say about this place... read more