it was a good experience. there were 5 of us and we ordered the…read morefried green tomatoes, the fried deviled eggs, oxtails, smothered pork chops, and shrimp and grits. It was all good and plenty for the 5 of us. really colorful inside too. The adult Kool-aid Drink was really sweet so beware!

The food was delicious, the staff were so nice, and the vibes were great!…read moreThe place was packed but we didn't have to wait long. I ordered: - fried chicken: the best fried chicken I've had in a long time! So crispy, juicy and packed with flavor. - biscuit: delicious! Buttery and flakey. Not dry at all. The butter it comes with was so good! - Yams: so much flavor! - Mac and cheese: creamy and cheesy. Not watery at all. Perfect texture and flavor. - cobbler: so much flavor! Nice and warm. I wish there was more crust but other than that it was perfect. This was the best way to end the meal! I would definitely come back when in the area.

Had a chance to dine at The Rising Sun. The setup is simple. You find a seat, order through a QR…read morecode, and pick up your food at the window when it's ready. There is a small seating area, and the seats weren't particularly comfortable, but the space seems intended more for a quick stop rather than a long sit-down meal. I ordered the beignet, breakfast po'boy sandwich, and chicken and waffles. - The beignet tasted good, but the portion was quite small. - The egg in the breakfast po'boy was burnt, which affected the overall flavor. - The chicken and waffles tasted like frozen food that had been reheated rather than freshly made. On the positive side, the service was very kind and friendly. However, overall the food was disappointing.

Mandatory 15% service fee added to bill. I asked why and was told the owner adds it to give…read moreservice staff a livable wage. Came for Valentine's day lunch. outdoor seating only and next to parking lot; smell of cars ugh; seat ourselves, order via QR code, pick up your own food, check on food and drinks about 5 times because we were not told when it would be ready; got half our order and told the rest wasn't ready and they would bring it to us; never happened so went back to get our Caesar salad and tater tots and they were clueless about my order; waited and was handed a salad the size of my palm hand-disappointing; the vibe of staff was poor, unfriendly and seemed annoyed more than anything. we cleaned our own table and agreed vibe no n food good enough. Food: tater tots, chicken and waffles, breakfast poor boy, Cesar salad, lattes, beignets. won't return. lesson learned: walk away for forced mandatory service fee. owner just raise prices of food instead.

The lemon pepper chicken is so goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood…read more and the beans are so delicious

Wow. This is my new go to spot! I've had it bookmarked but didn't know how truly amazing it is…read more What a gem! Delicious southern food, dare I say the best I've had in LA. Super flavorful. Everything was perfect. Literally tasted like a good home cooked meal. There's many items to choose from and I did the seafood meal with catfish and shrimp. Added lemon garlic. Sides were cabbage, yams and red beans and rice. Unassuming store front but once inside you're literally transported to another world. Service was great. Food came out quickly and piping hot. Good music on. Definitely will be coming back! I have my eyes on the Cajun rice and bbq chicken for next time.

10000/10 brunch, absolutely blew me away. I ordered the Gravy Train biscuit sandwich and it was…read moreunreal. Every bite had so many flavors, perfectly balanced, and the biscuit itself was insanely buttery and soft easily one of the best I've had in LA in a long time. My husband got the steak & eggs with a side of hashbrowns, and it was just as impressive. The steak was cooked perfectly, everything was well-seasoned, and the whole dish felt really balanced. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.

I visited Yardbird for the first time as part of a party of three to celebrate Father's Day, and I…read moreleft with mixed feelings. Let's start with parking. The restaurant is located at the Beverly Center and does not validate parking. The good news is that parking is relatively affordable at $1 per hour. Since I don't eat meat or chicken, I checked the menu online beforehand and found several options that looked appealing. Unfortunately, once we were seated, we were given a completely different menu. When I asked about it, our server, Lindsey, explained that the menu I had seen online isn't available until after 3 p.m. That was disappointing since I had already planned my meal. We started with the biscuits. They had a strong smoky flavor that honestly made me think they were baked with pork fat or in an oven used for barbecue. Lindsey assured me they weren't made with any meat fats, but the smoky flavor was definitely noticeable. I ordered the salmon with microgreens and a side of mac and cheese. My partner ordered the steak and eggs with hash browns, and we both enjoyed the mint mocktails--they were refreshing and one of the highlights of the meal. The salmon was cooked well and I enjoyed it. The mac and cheese, however, was a huge letdown. It arrived in a cute little cast-iron skillet on a butcher block, so the presentation was great, but the taste didn't match the appearance. It reminded me of boxed mac and cheese made with powdered cheese, topped with Parmesan just to create a crust. It was runny, lacked richness, and there wasn't even a hint of that satisfying cheese pull. Unfortunately, there were service issues as well. My partner specifically ordered his eggs over hard, but they weren't prepared that way. His hash browns never arrived at the table, and on the drive home he realized we had been charged for them. He intended to mention it before leaving but simply forgot. The biggest positive is the restaurant itself. It's beautiful, stylish, and has a great ambiance. Beyond that, though, I found the food to be average for the price. Even by Los Angeles standards, $42 for chicken and waffles feels excessive. Overall, Yardbird looks better than it tastes. While there were a few bright spots, the inconsistent service, menu confusion, and underwhelming food don't justify the price. Unfortunately, I don't see myself returning.

Great food and libations while listening to a rocking piano man. Staff is always super friendly.read more

What an amazing find for me! And all because I was looking for free parking! Immediately the…read moreambiance and decor brought joy to me. It's been beautifully preserved and enhanced with the New Orleans vibe. The food was finger liking good. We had the Ain't mad Po boy and Deluxe Mac n Cheese. There was not one crumb left. And the drinks were superb. A special shout out to Jason for friendly and professional service. #EvangelineSwampRoom #buzzybooth

Chicken: 10/10 Mac & Cheese: 10/10…read moreShawna: 11/10 (our server) Pie: couldn't finish cause was too full/10

Tried Gus's for the 1st time today and I'll definitely be coming back. I ordered a chicken thigh à…read morela cartel Mac n cheese and tried the baked beans. The chicken is super fresh seasoned well and fried to perfection. Eric our server was extremely nice and took great care of us. Easy street non permitted parking The souvenir cup was a fun bonus :)

PHENOMENAL! So good it makes you wanna slap yo mamma! Hats off to the great service that Morgan…read moreprovided us with. We started out with some cornbread muffins (jalapeño cheddar, banana chocolate chip, and blueberry). Delicious! Then the fried pickles were light and flaky with some cool ranch + tangy Cajun sauce. And finally my catfish po'boy was TO DIE FOR!! S/o to those hand-cut fries. My girlfriend got the shrimp nawlins and her dad got an omelet with potatoes. You best believe we'll be back here real soon!

This is my first time at Stevie's on pico and I had an amazing experience my server, Lauren, was so…read morekind and attentive. I was stuck on ordering a seafood dinner or the gumbo and she highly recommended the gumbo as well as the blueberry lemonade which was 10 out of 10. All in all, I will absolutely be returning back to Stevie's and I have a long list of more items to try starting with the oxtails lol. Make sure you ask for Ms.Lauren she's PHENOMENAL! Update 3:49PM, again Lauren does not disappoint!!! My uncle and I were getting ready to ask for the bill and she surprised us with some banana pudding and some peach cobbler that is too die for make sure you guys come and stop by Stevie's on pico honey.

One of my favorite foods as a child was fried chicken...not chicken nuggets, not ice cream, not…read morepb&j...it was fried chicken, lol. Although it's no longer my FAVORITE food and I only indulge sparingly, I still have an affinity for it, and can quickly separate the good from the bad. Willie Mae's can confidently go into the good pile. The perfect texture of the batter is the standout. It's light and crisp. Head to head, I think I prefer the flavors and juiciness of Gus's fried chicken. I'll have to give Willie Mae's another go to confirm that this is indeed the case. But Willie Mae's is situated in a better area, it's got civilized sit down table service, cuter decor, and it has way better sides. Knowing myself, I predict that one day, I will decide to remove poultry as well from my diet (I've long excluded mammals from my diet). Hopefully more visits to Willie Mae's will happen before that day organically comes upon us.

The only time I had been to Willie Mae's was in New Orleans. It blew our minds and tastebuds…read more Absolutely divine. When they opened in the westside, I believe it was a take out only situation. Since I do not live in the area, it was not a convenient situation. During this recent DineLA restaurant week, I met a friend there for lunch. Now they have a fairly large sit down dining room that was quite busy and it seems like there was a steady stream of takeout. Our server, Desiree was fantastic. She told me this branch was started by the same folks of the original in New Orleans. Due to a an issue with the freeway closure and horrible traffic, we were very late and she kindly honored our reservation. The food was fantastic. Great crunchy and spice on the chicken (it is on the spicy side so be careful if you cannot handle the heat). The little corn breads were just the right amount. We tried the yams, which is a must, but also shared some of the other sides. The cabbage is cooked kind of like collard greens. The butter beans and rice is very tasty. We also tried the mashed potatoes and gravy. All sides are vegan, which I thought was done for the local L.A. crowd, but we were told the sides are vegan in the original recipes. Next time I'd like to try the gumbo and other dishes on the menu.