Unfortunately my experience at Epique left much to be desired and I wouldn't recommend coming here. I read reviews beforehand and thought maybe other people just had bad experiences, but having gone myself I now understand that the issue is a lack of attention to detail in multiple areas of the business. While the interior is absolutely stunning, it is very cramped with seating and the live music is pushed up right against dinner tables, so it's claustrophobic, even when you're at the front. The waitstaff is overworked, with too many tables assigned to each waiter, and not many speak English well. The menu doesn't have thorough descriptions of what each dish actually includes, leading me to believe this restaurant caters to Armenians more than Americans. I also got this impression from looking around the room and hearing people speak almost exclusively Armenian. Items such as bread/lavash and water aren't included, but they don't communicate this and assume you want it for an extra charge. Even when we asked for regular tap water, they would only bring us a bottle of branded still water. Having been to another Armenian restaurant in the area that did the same thing, I assume it's a cultural expectation to serve bottled water despite LA having perfectly safe, drinkable tap water. While I could look past the cultural differences and even appreciate the "close-as-family" environment, the real kicker for me was the poorly executed dishes and the long wait time to receive everything, from drinks to food to the check. We were there for over 2 hours because our waiter was too busy helping other tables and another waiter took over at one point to try to help, but also was too busy. We first ordered the Halloumi with Honey, which was extremely over baked, with the honey having completely hardened into candy and the cheese tough and dry. For the main meal, we had the Udoli Tolma, which was under seasoned and small portioned, though the texture of the lamb was nice. We also got the Ghavurma Areni, which was deliciously seasoned, but the lamb was super tough and the vegetables were mush with no texture at all, despite the menu labeling them grilled vegetables. These dishes should never have left the kitchen in these conditions. While this place might be a hit with local Armenians, I don't think this is a restaurant for everyone to enjoy if they don't make changes in the space to accommodate every type of customer. An easy place to start is to include more information on the menu and offer tap water as an option. I believe it's a state requirement anyways, so might as well do it anyways before it becomes a bigger problem. read more

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Order the pomegranate short rib-- it's the standout dish! The lamb shank was flavorful, though the Armenian-style wheat pasta (arishta) underneath was a bit too chewy for my taste. Not bad, just not my favorite. The food and décor are both beautiful, but the atmosphere was a bit much. We came with a party of seven and were seated right next to a live singer in what felt like a mini banquet setup for another large event. It was so loud we had to shout to talk. If the music had been more mellow, this easily could've been a 5-star experience. Service was fine, though not as polished as I'd expect for the price point. The meze was a great starter to share, and the $7 bread basket came in handy since you don't get many chips. The "tabbouleh" was tasty but definitely not traditional -- more like a tomato stuffed with bulgur. Creative, but misleading. One thing to note: even water isn't free here -- $7 for sparkling or flat bottle. To their credit, the sparkling water was actually delicious and super refreshing. Overall, this restaurant serves high-quality food in a stunning space, but it's not the best fit if you're looking for a relaxed dinner. I'd come back only if I could confirm there's no big event and that we'd be seated away from the music -- I'm not trying to eat while strangers dance next to me. Beautiful and tasty, just not quite the vibe I was hoping for. read more

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Awesome... nice experience. We fall down in this place going to a play in Glendale. When you cross the line to a very ethnic place (Armenian) you never know what to expect. But we are very happy we did it. The food was amazing specially because it was late in the evening we arrive there like at 10:30 pm. They only told us to hurry with our order because the kitchen closes at 11:00 and we did. We had their pear & sugar beet, then a couple of dolmas one with cheese and the second with a delicious pulled beef and last a chicken breast in a kind of mustard sauce. They also have a nice menu of wines, we had a Merlot with heavy body, nice!! The venue is elegant with clothes in the tables and being Saturday night they had live music with a beautiful singer that we surely enjoyed. Our server a young man that arrived from his country some months ago, treated us elegantly and sharp... and the price was fare for everything they offer. Definitely will come back!!! I ought you some photos for my next visit in the mean time, try to visit Epique... read more

We dined here with friends. Tried different dishes, all were very tasteful, beautifully presented. Our server Gevork was very polite and attentive. Changed the dishes frequently, ready for upcoming entrees. If you order coffee, make sure to specify that you want it hot. Overall experience was very good, and I recommend this restaurant to try unique delicious dishes. read more

Epique Restaurant - Lamb chops wrapped in cabbage. - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Just had an intimate family dinner here tonight to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday. We were a party of 8 + a highchair. None of us have been here before. The food was delicious. We got a few different appetizers to share. Then we each got our own entree. I got the beef stroganoff; AMAZING, delicious, and comforting. My husband for the pomegranate short rib (I think that's what it was called), and I tried a bite. It was mouthwatering! Sooo good!! For dessert, we got the cheesecake and the honey cake and of course Armenian coffee. Absolutely divine!!! The ambiance was incredible! Very cozy and chill. The service was impeccable!! Everyone was very sweet and friendly and accommodating. 10/10!! We'll definitely be back!! read more

Epique Restaurant - Inside - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Bestie wanted to try this place out, so we went for dinner and felt the overall experience was ok. Everything wasn't bad, but could be found better elsewhere. The dining room was a bit too dark for us, maybe we're too old. The service was ok, friendly but without any care. Food was ok, but pricey for what we were eating. Parking can be found at public lots or meters. read more

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Went here for dinner. Experience was amazing they had live music which added to the ambiance really enjoyable. The food was delicious very fresh. Amazing flavors. The restaurant is Armenia and the server was able to help me with some questions i had about the menu she was amazing and explained well. I really appreciate her. Overall tasty and cozy. We had the trout and the sturgeons. Both were delicious the sturgeons had a sweet tangy sauce that was delicious, the trout had a green sauce words wouldn't be able to describe but it was good. I definitely recommend there is paid parking in the back. read more

Epique Restaurant - Trout - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

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They told name of singer then end up another singer about food i justrate them 7 because food not worm enough

Great ambiance, perfect for people that want great entertainment and the ability to converse while having dinner. Was there for a birthday party of 12, set menu was good. Cocktails were average. Service was excellent and the entrainment was delightful. I would definitely return. read more

We decided to give this place a try last weekend. The interior is really nice and it's a good vibe for family dinners. The waitress was very nice and helpful. She recommended a party platter or whatever it was called which was I guess just a combination of different foods. The food came out at a normal pace. Everything tasted really good but some of the appetizers could have used more salt (just my opinion, might be good for others)The bbq was delicious and juicy. The prices were actually really good for the way the restaurant looks and the portion sized. This place Is good if you want to have a nice dinner with family, a work outing, or any other social gathering. read more

Revisited this restaurant as I had a fantastic experience the first time, however I quickly noticed it is no longer a French restaurant. The menu has changed entirely and it is no longer the same ambiance and cuisine it previously was. What a bummer! read more

Beautiful ambiance. Fair prices. Mushrooms tasted a bit too boiled for me but flavors were great. Short rib was very tender and delicious, I would've preferred a little of the sauce it cooked in to go along with the mashed potatoes so it's not too dry. The steak salad and Leche cucumber coctail was delicious. We ended it with sweet baklava and coffee and both were perfect. We had a jazz band playing along with a live singer that wasn't too loud and you can still enjoy talking at the table. Service was a hit & a miss. Some staff were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and some were looked like they were new. read more

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Best Restaurant 10 Plus.. Thank you Great, good food , service is fantastic . i like this place read more

Epique Restaurant - YAMMMM - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

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Brought my special someone here for their birthday. It was our first time and luckily enough we wound up having the place almost entirely to ourselves. Excellent food, great wines and the service and ambiance were top-tier. I will definitely be coming back. read more

This is absolutely a stunning Southern California French restaurant with luxuriously romantic vibes and layers of personality. As the pianist dances his fingers on the keys, and the guests are swaying from fantastic wine and great company, my filet mignon was cooked to perfection, and the malbec finishes sweet and smooth. The desserts are a must try, my favorite being pistachio. Ask for Mariam. She is a wonderful person to conversate with as she leads this team to execute everything to perfection. When the birthday cake came out, she asked the pianist to play happy birthday softly with his keys. I will definitely come back to visit her whenever I am in LA. read more

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I took my boyfriend here to celebrate a new job and had requested in the reservation for a dessert to be brought out at the end of the meal as a surprise. Sadly, it never came and by the end of the meal, I decided to just get us dessert elsewhere. I also saw that on Yelp, I'd get a free appetizer with the order of an entree. When I told our server, they informed us that this appetizer was the bread and 3 types of butter and not an actual appetizer of our choosing from the menu. Sort of misleading but important to know if you see the "free appetizer" offer on your Yelp. Our server was super friendly about it, though, and was very attentive throughout the dinner. The ambience is very dim, romantic, and there was live piano music which was so fun and unique. It made the experience even more special, although it can get loud. We still got an appetizer (seared octopus), 2 mocktails, the lamb chops, and the healthy salad with shrimp added. The bread and butter was fantastic! The bread is fresh, warm and uniquely flavored. It pairs incredibly well with all 3 butters (truffle was our favorite but the other two were also good but more subtle). I would've taken it to go but they removed the plate pretty quickly without asking. I'd highly recommend trying the octopus appetizer - it's by far the best octopus I've had. Perfectly seared and not chewy at all - it's almost buttery. The cream it comes with is the perfect balance to the seared octopus and the tomatoes, onion, and radish add texture to complement. Both mocktails were also perfect - not too sweet but super flavorful and very fun to look at and drink. And the main courses were also 10/10. Lamb chops perfectly cooked and the purée was so refreshing with it. My salad was light, delicious, and came with a good portion of the juiciest seasoned shrimp. We ended with some coffee and overall it was a great dining experience. 4 stars only because of the dessert mishap and misleading appetizer offer. But food/drinks were perfect. read more

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I don't even know where to start. We came here on a date night with another couple. I read the reviews before making a reservation as I always do. This place had mixed reviews but it looked good. Our reservation was at 7pm the waiter took our order at 7:15pm we didn't get our food until 8:12pm. I ordered the Short rib which was dry one friend ordered the lamb shank with some type of thick noodles that had absolutely no flavor. My husband and the our other friend ordered Beef Stroganoff. The short rib and lamb shank came out about the same time so we had to start eating without the fellas because their food was super late and when it came instead of beef stroganoff it was some beef on a bed of french fries. Not to mention it was salty. The waitress didn't know WTF they were doing because they brought us food that we didn't order and when we asked what it was THEY DIDN'T KNOW at the end of the slow ass service I asked if they would compensate us on anything due to bad food and bad service they did not. The servers seemed very unknowledgeable about EVERYTHING even the bottled water. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO A DOG.....The food is terrible and don't let me forget THE LOUD ASS SINGING Listen there are better restaurants to spend your hard earned money and for better and quality food. I'm not sure If I found this restaurant on IG or open table but i'm gonna post this review everywhere. DON'T EAT HERE!!!!!!! read more

The wonderful Service by Hovo and the amazing high quality pianist playing beautiful from start to finish, the wonderful flavorful food with joyful creative display, what an amazing dining experience. Thank you to all the staff and thank you to the owner for a great and so tasty moment. The ambiance is so romantic like an escape to a more positive world. Thanks again for respecting us your customers. read more

I had a great experience in Epique Restaurant with my friends. The food was excellent and .the service was very great . They staff helped us to choose what to order and we were happy about our choices. The singer gave an amazing performances and made our evening wonderful and full of great energy. read more

It was amazing More than authentic Armenian kitchen Family style, great ambiance, super service, and literally delicious, super tasty food. Excellence in every aspect of dishes This restaurant increased the bar of my expectations. Highly recommended. By the way, the parking is little bit struggling on Brand blvd, but there ara a lot of parking structures nearby. read more

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They serve high quality and tasty Armenian food. Prices are a bit high, for 3 adults and 2 kids ( drinks , appetizers and main course) was around $600 . Service and ambience was amazing no words there. If you are going there for music make sure to reserve after 8 pm , on Thursday evening their music started at 8 and ended around 9 . read more

The beef kebabs and fish were lovely. The ambience and service was delightful. Would definitely come back for another visit.

Pretty normal, ok food with really great ambiance. The drop in the star comes the lack of service and the music volume! We came on a Friday night; I noticed that the tables were quite empty at the beginning of the night ~7ish. Once the band started 8pm(?) people started filling up the restaurant. The music was really hit and miss; some songs were beautiful and perfect while others were SO LOUD that we gave up screaming our convo to each other and just resorted to focusing on eating our food. The service was also (because of the music) really difficult to hear. They were severely understaffed and it was so difficult to get our waiter's attention when he spent so much time attending to other tables who were also waiting for a very long time. I think it will be a great solid choice if music wasn't playing so loud or if you are here to catch up with friends, choose a time that doesn't have music that will disrupt conversation. read more

My girlfriends took me here to celebrate my bday. The ambiance and decor were lovely. Very European, French flair. The pianist started playing mid way through our dinner, and it was a wonderful touch. Very romantic place. Loved the Tiffany blue walls, and chandeliers. Lovely silverware. The food was good, but very pricey. I enjoyed the octopus especially, the sea bass was decent, the escargots were yummy, and desserts with delicious. The French onion soup here is super rich. read more

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To start off this is a wine only place and there are only about 3 wines you can get by the glass and the rest are bottles only. This wouldn't be an issue if you're with a larger group since you would be getting that much wine anyway but for two people it might not be the best choice so that was limiting. Also, it wasn't really clear that the establishment only serves wine until we were already seated and got the menus. If they added some cocktails to their list or at least made more wines available by the glass that would really amp things up a bit. The food was meh for the price I was expecting really delicious food but maybe what we got that day wasn't their best selection and the tuna tartare did not look like the one other people got that I've seen on Yelp. I would give the food a 3.5 just because the salmon was cold, the steak tartare was not melt in your mouth it seems the meat selection might not have been the best and the tuna was alright nothing too special about it. The desert which was a lava cake was missing the lava . Overall it was alright but wouldn't go here for just the food. Maybe more appetizers would be a way to go. The ambiance was amazing! The reason that I will definitely go back again is the classy atmosphere and the amazing live music. It was so nice to have the addition of that. I think so far that is definitely the highlight of this place! The service was great no complaints there! We were seated right away and the waiters were very attentive. Overall amazing experience. Some improvements can be made however to elevate the ambiance of the place. read more

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This place is a gem! I loved the vibe and the details of the decor here. I could have spent an entire day just hanging out. They don't open until six and we had reservations and were promptly seated in the direction of the setting sun. Since blinded by the light, I asked if we could move down just a bit and they obliged. The menu looked phenomenal and we started with the beet carpaccio salad along with the Burrata. They brought out complimentary bread with a trio of butters. All of it was so great and I should have just stopped there, but I of course didn't. I also ordered the scallops and truffle fries. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the truffle fries-top notch. I wish I could have squeezed in some desert, but I guess I'll just have to come back! Our server, Igor, was wonderful too! read more

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Food is great service is great and ambiance is sky high. Came in on a Saturday and was treated to live piano and singer. For appetizers I ordered prime steak tartare and seared scallops. I added caviar on top of the steak tartar and I really enjoyed the balance of flavors it was delicious. Me and my friend were both in the mood for steak and although I'd usually be quick to order the tomahawk I seen on the menu, I wasn't too hungry so we both ordered the 14 oz ribeye. I got mine medium rare it was cooked perfectly. For sides we got asparagus, ratatouille and gratin dauphinois. The gratin dauphinois was so good it's like layered flaky cheesy potatoes I think not too sure but I could eat a whole plate of just that. I would definitely come back here read more

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Everything was Beautiful and Tasty Unique ambiance Great service Sweet Entertainment Special thanks to kitchen staff! Food was in high level! Thank you very much for hospitality! read more

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High quality musician, very entertaining, the food has improved drastically very delicious ,great, drinks are great if you like wine. The interior design is very beautiful the ambiance is very jazzy, great evening, they have a new food menue which makes this place a great choice, read more

Epique Restaurant - Almost finished the delicious bbq in a few minutes - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

If you like an elegant Parisian atmosphere then Epique is your next destination. From the stunning chandeliers to their plus decor this place is pure elegance. The service was fast and the servers were all so friendly. Their menu celebrates French cuisine with a modern twist. Their tarragon butter will forever live in my brain rent free, their escargot and ribeye steak was one of the finest I've had. We also ordered some imported Armenian wine which paired perfectly with our meal. As we savored every bite, we enjoyed the melodies of a live piano player. This is where culinary excellence meets musical sophistication, which was a perfect recipe for an epic night. read more

Epique Restaurant - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

As much as I would like to love this place everything was going wrong direction. We arrived very early on Friday night with reservation made ahead but we got very small table at the entrance of the restaurant where everybody was entering/exiting and it didn't felt romantic. We started with cocktails and they brought a butter trio that was frozen and almost impossible to take out from the plate. My cocktail was good but my husbands Apero Epique was terrible! Peach and mint felt like a petroleum... also why almost every cocktails has Korean soju alcohol if place is "french"? Decoration and serving plates were very beautiful the place definitely has a style but food needs more improvement! Our beef tar tar was extremely overpriced and it didn't felt like $34. I am big fan of tartar but this was bland. I ordered a duck and I like it! Was very nicely cooked paired with cranberry sauce. Fish (branzino) was extremely dry and we didn't like it. It felt like it was so much dehydrated and almost no sauce to fix that. Dessert and tea was also average. Beautiful tableware but hazelnut dessert almost impossible to eat it doesn't break with the fork easily and caramel stucks on your teeth. Presentation of the food and restaurant overall is beautiful but lack of flavors or wrong combination destroyed the whole experience. Overall we paid over $200 and it didn't felt like we had exquisite french food. Concept of this restaurant is more American French. I have been to many classic and contemporary french restaurants but it's not even close to that, just because they added few items on the menu like a duck canard doesn't make it french... with korean soju and other drinks has nothing to do with that. I would consider it more fusion restaurant.. read more

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We finally made it out to Epique. We let the waiter choose his favorite dishes, and we tried them all. I can say that everything was wonderful and as my friend Mike says "Spot on". The tuna tartare with mango was amazing, full of flavor The burata salad was good The Tomahawk steak was prepared exactly as requested. Tasted great!! Truffle fries are the perfect side The mushrooms were not a favorit Desert: Creme Brule was nice, and the passion fruit was awesome. Mint and berry tea were perfect after the meal. This is a true dining experience with music, and the ambiance is just right. The waiter and staff were always friendly and aware to stop by and make sure we were comfortable. read more

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Had one of the best dinner nights that went perfectly. As soon as we walked in without any reservations, the hostess welcomed us. Most tables were already reserved, but she sat us down at a table. The waiter came over and was really helpful with the menu. It was our first time, so we didn't know what to expect. I ordered the tuna tar tar for starters. A plate of fresh bread with 3 types of butter was included with the plate. The 14oz ribeye for entrée and side of the lasagna potato. They gave us time to enjoy each course before bringing out the next course. To finish with, we shared the most decaden dessert full of amazing flavors with coffee. The whole meal experience was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The server was equally amazing, which made the experience that much more pleasant. I would definitely recommend coming in and giving this place a try. read more

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It was our first time dining at Epique and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious, service was great, and ambience was equally amazing. They had live music (on a Saturday evening) which elevated the entire experience and atmosphere. read more

Great restaurant. Highly recommend it. Amazing music with great singer Martha! Really enjoyed our time, and will definitely go bank. Manu is mostly middle eastern food. Tried their tarragon salad, ghapama, garni yarekh, kavari kufta! Everything was very delicious. Will definitely read more

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I'm really conflicted about this place, but I have come to my consensus - this place is great for an evening listening to live music, drinking good wine, and nibbling from a charcuterie board. If I ever come back, that's exactly what I am going to do because we came on a Saturday night for dinner and drinks and that left us frustrated. On one end, it was a great vibe, good service, and amazing music (they have a live performer who sings to perfection), BUT on the other end, we had terrible to mediocre food for an outrageous price. If you come for dinner, you should expect to spend around $200 per person. For a new restaurant in Glendale, that is not upscale, this is kind of a high price point so expectations are going to be high. I was extremely disappointed that I actually had to stop eating the food, it was that bad for me. That being said, I still gave 3 stars because the vibe was great, they did a beautiful job with the decor, the singer was great, and wine was enjoyable. Definitely stay away from: - escargot, no flavor at all, if you bring your own garlic and butter then you can order this - octopus, the worst I have ever had!! It was disgusting - Seabass, this was the fishiest Chilean Seabass I have ever had, the first time I did not like Chilean Seabass - dessert, please do not be fooled, these are not real French pastries/ dessert. After seeing the way they look, the taste and quality was so disappointing read more

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yelp doesn't have half stars coz I would have rated this place 4-1/2 stars we ordered the escargot & the scallops to start... both were excellent for our entrée... we ordered the chilean sea bass & the duck... both were good but waaay too small to fill us up... the sea bass came with a few string beans & the duck came with only 2 pieces on top of cranberry sauce(refer to pics we took).... even with the mashed potatoes that we ordered as a side... we were still not full... for this reason... I give the food 4 stars after our entrée, we were still hungry so we ordered the coffee french tart & the exotique for dessert... and to top off the night... I had the espresso martini with our desserts.... all were good our server was fantastic & took great care of our table... 5 stars for the service as for the venue... it's nice but music is so loud that we can't hear each other speak... had to scream like we were at a night club... for this reason... I give it a 4 out of 5 stars read more

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It was ok. The tuna tartare was mostly mango. It was lacking flavor 2/5. The steak tartare was much better 4/5. The filet was overcooked 3/5. The scalloped potatoes were very good 5/5. The caramel hazelnut tarte was amazing 5/5. Service was not the best. Our waiter was not knowledgeable regarding the wine list and did not offer to bring someone else to the table who could answer our questions. However, he was nice. 3.75/5. Overall, there are many better restaurants out there. Glad we tried it but probably won't be back. read more

Epique Restaurant has undergone a remarkable transformation, capturing the heart and soul of Armenian culinary traditions! The new menu is a celebration of rich flavors and hearty dishes with unique attention to detail and the aesthetic presentations! The new ambiance, complements the menu perfectly, making it a great place for a cozy dinner, family gatherings, girls night out and more. Perfect touch of elegance! Highly recommended! Be sure the try the Ghapama! An authentic Armenian classic! read more

Overpriced, it takes for ever to get the food no parking . Too dark gothic. is not a high class restaurant they tried to present