Great service and environment. Love the food.. Definitely my first choice of brunch.read more

FYI you can only make reservations for dinner. Brunch is first come first serve. Since we went in…read morethe morning on a weekday, we got a table within minutes so highly recommend you do that to get the best experience. The space is beautiful and the staff are attentive. The fried rice was good but I wish I picked something a bit unique like the Mediterranean Egg. The Mediterranean with French bread was very memorable and felt the portions were satisfying. For me, the cheese cake was the highlight. The texture and sweetness was top notch and paring it with coffee just was perfect.

wow. the waffle was so good with chocolate covered and the ice cream was my favorite part…read more the owner is super friendly and funny, he was able to attract a lot of customers if we weren't already attracted by the smell of freshly made waffles and rich chocolate. one thing is the hot chocolate was too sweet but that's just a personal preference.

They don't close at 10 their hours are messed up Pulled up…read moreat 8:55 and the guy was like I turned off the machine 20 mins ago and it will take a while to turn back on. Zero stars There is no equipment to issue, the worker straight upset that he turned it off because he was closing down

Petit Trois, you had me at the white tablecloths and little Parisian café vibe -- tucked into a…read moretiny strip mall shopping plaza, but somehow transporting you straight to France. The service was absolutely on pointe thanks to Kaiya, Teri, and Randy. Warm, polished, attentive, and just the right amount of fun. Hubs and I split everything, which was the right move because this meal was rich, delicious, and very filling. We started with the baguette bread service, which is an additional charge but 100% worth it. The bread, salted butter, and mixed berry spread were pure France in a basket. Next up was the French onion soup, and wow. Cheesy, full of flavor, with a beautiful broth that somehow managed to be rich without being too salty. Perfection. Then came the Big Mec burger, as seen on Food Network's top burgers -- and yes, it absolutely lives up to the hype. Definitely enough for two. Perfectly seasoned patties, melty cheese, a fresh brioche bun, and that bordelaise sauce bath underneath? Flavor-forward, decadent, and unforgettable. We rounded out the meal with a slice of French toast because apparently we make excellent life choices. Also delicious, also worth sharing. This was not just lunch -- it was an experience. Will I go back? Absolument! Next up: dinner.

Not sure how I had never been to Petit Trois, but here we were. Was in the area, so made a quick…read morereservation and we headed over. Got seated on the patio on a beautiful day, so we were perfectly happy. After a quick glance at the menu, our recommendations from our server, we decided to order. We started with the escargot, as one does at a French restaurant, and the French onion soup. The escargot cube bathed in butter, garlic and parsley and were very tasty. I mean, how can they not be when bathed in garlic and butter? The French onion soup was also delicious with ample gruyere cheese overflowing. Pure indulgence! For entrees, we all tried something different. The steak frites were.... steak frites. If you've tried one, you've tried most, so not very memorable. The duck confit was cooked well and not overly fatty, which was nice. The omelette, let me say, is beautiful to look at. You almost don't want to touch it because it is very picrure-esque, and absolutely cooked perfectly. A, dare I say, perfect omelette. Finally was the Big Mec. Now, there are a lot of good burgers in Los Angeles, but the Big Mec is one of the greats. So much flavor with the double wagyu patties, cheese, special sauce all while sitting in a Bordelaise sauce. It isn't something you would eat every day, as it is heavy, but it is phenomenal when you do. I'd say one of the top five burgers in Los Angeles, in my humble opinion. Overall, delicious French restaurant in Hollywood, a little above Hancock Park, serving delicious food. Get the escargot and French onion soup to start, and definitely get the omelette and the Big Mec, you will not be disappointed.

My family and I came to the Hollywood Bowl tonight for The Classical World Cup led by Tito Munoz…read morewith special guests Randall Goodby and Josh Kahn. Since I was bringing my wife and our two girls, I planned ahead and booked reservations at The Backyard. I usually don't dine at the Bowl restaurants, but I'm glad I did this time. We arrived early and were greeted right away. Even though we were ahead of our reservation time, they seated us without hesitation, which was great because we were hungry. Our server, Drue, was fantastic. She was funny, knowledgeable about the menu, and had great suggestions. She was also wonderful with our girls, which made the whole experience even better. We started with the bread. The center was soft, the crust had the right crunch, and while the butter itself wasn't anything special, once you added coarse salt it became something really good. After that we had the Caesar Verde and the hamachi. The hamachi was the only miss of the night. The sauce carried all the flavor and the fish didn't shine on its own. The Caesar, on the other hand, was excellent. It had corn and pumpkin seeds, which is a combination I've never had before, and I could have easily eaten two of them. Our main dish was the ribeye, and it was incredible. Better than most steak houses. Perfectly cooked, juicy, buttery, and served over a bed of mushrooms that soaked up all the flavor. I would come back to the Hollywood Bowl just for this steak. We also had grilled broccolini with olives, pine nuts, and a hint of lemon, plus a small ramekin of mac and cheese that was surprisingly good. I wanted more of it. Overall, The Backyard delivered a great pre‑show dinner with excellent service and standout dishes. Drue made the experience even better. I would absolutely return. Pricing Breakdown Bread: 12 Arnold Palmers (3): 21 Hamachi Aquachi: 29 Caesar Verde: 23 Ribeye Steak: 78 Mac and Cheese: 26 Broccolini: 19 Subtotal: 208 Food and Non‑Alcoholic Tax: 20.28 Total Paid: 228.28

Improve everything Although the service was great…read more The food was the worst I had the vegetable skewers they were dry , how is that possible the humus was awful tasting a strange texture , the cucumber salad tasty Other entrees, pork dry and tuff Sea bass fishy Save your money we will never return ,and we go to the Hollywood Bowl as season subscribers at least 8 times per season

I've been to Biergarten four times in the last decade, twice for World Cup games involving Korea…read moreand Mexico. I don't otherwise go to sports bars, and Biergarten isn't exactly a sports bar anyway, but it's an extremely happy place for an L.A. World Cup Korea Mexico hugfest experience. I'm a fan of Biergarten in general, too. It's a great place to drink, easy if you're not trying to catch a literal World Cup game, with friendly service and a comfortable, unpretentious K-Town gatsropub atmosphere. The place has been around for a long time, now, as have I, and I appreciate having it in the neighborhood. Food is solid, I just had some of the chicken wings and kalbi poutine as I watched Korea's inglorious defeat and Mexico's rousing victory, and there's plenty of beer and soju on the menu. I think I had my first Delirium Tremens here many years ago, and I spent the other night drinking soju and the house Biergarten lager, a nice, refreshing beer you can order by the pitcher. I always have fun at Biergarten and look forward to my next visit, even if it is in another four years.

Biergarten is our go-to spot in K-Town to watch games and a solid spot for food and drinks. I…read morewouldn't say the food here is mindblowing, but it's good enough to keep us coming back. Some of my favorites are the loaded totchos and the German fried rice. The Korean fried chicken is not breaded like I would have expected but rather fried whole with the skin on - something to keep in mind. It can get pretty packed, so service is usually just alright, but the waiters still make their rounds. On our last visit, however, we had ordered a beer and a diet coke but never received them. We assumed they must have not been added to the bill, but it turns out we were still charged. Definitely something to watch out for if you don't receive everything you order! On a more positive note, the vibes are probably what sets this place apart. It's a lively atmosphere with lots of TVs, tables, and cool lights and signs around the restaurant. If you're looking for a fun place to watch a game, I would recommend Biergarten!

Just found out it closed and I'm absolutely heartbroken. This was my go to before every dodgers…read moregame with the 12-6 happy hour. Excellent beers on tap for $5-$6 and even an espresso martini for like $14. Chicken sandwich was always on point and also a big fan of the Morrison Trio. Owner was always pleasant and the servers were top notch. I never had an item on the menu that was not delicious. And I tried just about everything on their rotating happy hour menu. I remember they were selling $10 Don Julio 1942 shots one time because it was Cinco de Mayo week. Great times and memories made at this restaurant. Holiday decor was always great to see especially during Halloween. A true loss. Bring it back please! If there are any Dodgers fans out there with a good pregame spot, please reply with recommendations seeing how I do not have one anymore.

First off, I'm sad to know they are closed :(…read more The last time I went there was around the holidays before the end of the year and enjoyed some good wings and a couple of drinks. The staff was friendly and very attentive. The wings and drinks themselves were super flavorful and I thought I would have more time to enjoy and come back to visit while in town. My partner also tried their burger and fries and decided to stop by the restaurant only to find out they closed a couple of months ago. It was worth the visit when we went there back in December.z The place was cute and it felt comfy.

Easily obsessed with this place now. We've only gone once, but we love it…read more We were heading back to LA from doing something in Long Beach, and wanted to stop and have a drink somewhere quick. This place popped up, and it was happy hour. So we thought why not. We got lucky and found parking close (rare for that street). And walked over and immediately loved the vibe. We walked in and were greeted immediately, and then brought upstairs. The decor on the way up was awesome. The old school nature, with paintings and abstract vintage pieces.. love. It felt like we were in an old industrial building. We were surprised that it was pretty empty when we got up there. We sat at the bar, and love the decor upstairs too. There's a view of the street from up there as well that's beautiful. The bartender greeted us fairly quickly, and we each ordered a speciality cocktail on their happy hour. Both were delicious. I will say that the prices are a bit steep for me. Very glad we came during the happy hour. But really want to return to try the food and more drinks. Maybe on a special date night out!

5 for the service alone. I hadn't been in a while and didn't realize the rooftop was no longer…read moreopen and communal seating and I had planned to have 8 people in my party AND it was the night of the Snoop concert so needless to say- almost everything was reserved. One of the women (I missed her name but I believe her birthday is today) working there helped me find seating for my party. She was gracious enough even with there being little to no wiggle room- so shout out to her. Our servers were great, appetizers came out hot and delicious. I think we ordered 4 rounds of Brussels sprouts Drinks were tasty- highly recommend the espresso martini with a side of vanilla ice cream. Overall had a great time and appreciate the customer service!

I want to update my review about the location of Zinc that I wrote over a decade ago. Since my…read moreinitial review, I've continued to come to this restaurant. It remains a unique addition to the neighborhood, as well as a good place to grab some interesting dishes. Since the opening of this particular business, the Zinc chain has opened in a few other locations. Those locations are much newer in not only their establishment but their design. This is not to say that this is still not an interesting, well-designed business, but, with time, it has become a little bit rundown. I hate to say it, but that is the truth. This location could really use an update and perhaps a deep cleaning. I was, in fact, kind of surprised at the condition of this business, for example, on the way towards their restrooms. From my opinion, it needs an clean up and an update. Also, the litter that surrounded some of the outdoor tables where I was sitting at my most recent visit was very surprising. This is just something to keep in mind if you're coming here for your first visit. In terms of what they offer for food, though it has evolved a bit over the years, they still have a great, heath-based menu, with some very interesting choices. For all of you vegetarians and vegans out there, you will, for sure, be able to find some tasty food to eat. Once upon a time, this restaurant was impacted with tons and tons of people. It was constantly full with people either going to the bakery and/or sitting down for table service. Shortly past their opening each day, there would be a line of people waiting for service. This seems to have changed, however. Meaning, if you're looking for an interesting place to eat, with some good dishes, at the far Southeast side of DTLA, near the lofts district, and you want a place without a long wait to get a table and/or your food, this may still be your place to go.

This was, without a doubt, the worst experience I've ever had at Zinc. I've been coming here on and…read moreoff for the past four years and have never experienced customer service this bad. We started with coffee. My boyfriend ordered a mocha, and I ordered a salted caramel latte. His drink was fine, but mine had absolutely no flavoring. As a former barista, I could immediately tell it was just a plain iced latte. I politely asked the waitress if they had forgotten the syrup, and she insisted, "There is syrup in it, but I can ask them to add more." I knew there wasn't any syrup, but I didn't want to argue, so I said, "Sure, please add more." A few minutes later, the manager came over and told me they actually didn't have salted caramel. So I asked if I could just get a regular caramel latte instead. She then told me they couldn't make that either because they were out of caramel sauce, the very reason they couldn't make the salted caramel in the first place. So why hand me a plain iced latte and tell me it had syrup when you knew you didn't even have the ingredients? Why not simply come back and let me know you were out and ask if I'd like something else? Instead, I was given a regular latte at the price of a flavored one (plus they later charged me for the syrup they never even added). For context, I had originally ordered a dirty chai, which they also couldn't make. So that's two drinks they didn't have, yet no one thought to communicate that before serving me something completely different. When I told the manager I'd look back at the menu for another option, she responded, "Okay... are you going to tell the waitress what drink you want?" I just looked at her, confused, and said, "Well... yeah?" How else was I supposed to order a replacement? The interaction came across as unnecessarily rude. Then it was time to order food. My boyfriend ordered the truffle burger, and I ordered the French toast. The waitress came back a few minutes later and said they couldn't make the French toast. No problem, I told her I'd also have the truffle burger. She acknowledged it, wrote it down, asked how I wanted it cooked, and what side I wanted. I ordered it medium-well with fries. So both burger orders were sent in at the same time. About 20 minutes later, the food arrived, but only my boyfriend's burger and an extra side of fries that we never ordered. At that point, we didn't even bother saying anything about the fries because we were trying to avoid making things more difficult. We waited another 20 minutes (even though it was so slow). My boyfriend finished eating, and my burger still hadn't come out. Finally, we asked for the check and requested that my burger be removed since it never arrived. That's when the waitress told us I had never ordered a second burger. I was honestly speechless. I reminded her that she had taken my order after telling me they couldn't make the French toast. She had written it down, asked how I wanted it cooked, and asked what side I wanted. Her response was that she thought I meant only my boyfriend's burger. That explanation made no sense because my boyfriend's order had already been taken before she took mine. It honestly felt like we were being gaslit over something as simple as ordering a burger. To make matters worse, after we paid and were finally leaving, I looked at the receipt and realized I had been charged for the salted caramel latte that I never actually received. We had to go back yet again. Thankfully, a different employee, not the waitress or the manager helped us. They were friendly, understanding, and quickly corrected the charge. I'm not sure if management has changed, but this entire experience was unnecessarily frustrating from beginning to end. Everything that could have gone wrong did. Honestly, I should've taken the "B" health grade posted on the window as a warning. We ended up walking over to Blue Bottle next door for coffee instead, and I'd absolutely recommend going there if you're looking for a place that actually values customer service. After four years of coming to Zinc, this experience has me seriously questioning whether I'll ever be back.