Truly one of the most amazing meals of my life. Chef Daniel Patterson is a master at what he does and there were MULTIPLE times during this meal where I said out loud "that's the best version that I have ever had in my life!!!" Artichoke is my favorite food in the world and the artichoke plate with the snap pea and other "spring things" to which it was referred is the best artichoke dish I've ever had in my life. The prawn and vermillion were two of the best seafood items I've ever had as well. Then the dessert with the "fruit anarchy" that made every berry in my life feel like a shadow of what it could be with the depth of its flavor profile. The staff were attentive yet allowed for time to fully enjoy each dish, you feel comfortable to relax and truly take in the experience. The ambiance of the room is enhanced by the music and social prowess of Sarah Lewitinn, an incredible artist, DJ, and music writer. Sarah uses the same emotional IQ that a great DJ would to keep the dance floor going to keep the energy positive and the conversations flowing and memorable in the space. It was the best meal of my year thus far and definitely in the top 5 of my life. It's a special experience to witness people at the top of their craft sharing their passion with others. This is an experience you'll never forget and an opportunity to bear witness to! Please enjoy this video of me not being able to mentally process how amazing everything was mid-dinner for emotional proof and resonance. read more

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How many times in life do you encounter excellence in service and execution. It's rare. Unapologetic Mediocrity abounds. Thus walking into the relatively new establishment, Jacaranda is a wonderful reminder that there are still teams of professionals committed to excellence and improvement. The staff is attentive and enthusiastic about the prospects of the restaurant. The Sommelier is a humble student and guide of boutique and fine wines. The food is delicately balanced and thoughtful. Chef Daniel Patterson is of course the founder of Michelin two star Coi in San Francisco - I had the opportunity to eat there years ago- one of the finest meals I ever had. He is at it again here in Los Angeles - lucky LA! He is joined in the Front of the House by is wife and partner Sarah Lewitinn. She is needless to say attentive- and does homework on her guests. The vibe of the place is California elegant. If these guys do not get a Michelin Star, then something is wrong with the Universe. read more

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Jacaranda was one of the most memorable meals we had in LA. It has the polish and creativity of serious fine dining, but the warmth and personality of a dinner party. The room is intimate and beautiful, the pacing is relaxed, and every detail feels intentional. There were so many standouts. The artichoke dish was gorgeous -- delicate, colorful, and almost too beautiful to eat. The caviar with suspended seaweed was surprising and elegant. The flower sandwich was incredibly fresh and beautiful. My older daughter's favorite was the rice cracker with avocado and tiny radishes. My younger daughter's favorite was the "vegetable soup", with all these beautiful bright veggies sitting in a bright cactus broth. You could smell it as soon as it was placed in front of you -- it was so refreshing and smelled like a fresh garden. The shrimp inside a squash blossom with habanero sauce was also incredible, and the duck was crispy, savory, and completely delicious. The bread was insanely good -- made with locally sourced ancient grains, served with their own butter, and somehow both simple and extraordinary. Nothing is ever as satisfying as a really good slice of bread, and this was one of those things we all kept thinking about after the meal. The desserts were also exceptional, especially the refreshing candied mulberry, kumquat, and raspberry at the end. And the fig ice cream was amazing -- rich and decadent, who knew fruit could taste like that?! The wine pairing was fantastic, I did the California wines. My daughters, ages 9 and 13, did the NA pairing and loved trying all the different teas and drinks, they loved the kombucha! It felt just as considered as the wine pairing. We all especially loved the bone broth. My older daughter said it made her feel "good and nice and warm inside," which honestly captures the feeling of the whole meal. The details in the room were beautiful too -- the table settings with tiny flowers, even the little fork and spoon rests that looked like guitar frets. The bathrooms were gorgeous, with cloth hand towels instead of loud hand dryers. And of course the music was perfect. Hearing Hole and indie rock in a fine-dining restaurant instead of the usual boring background music made the whole night feel cooler, and more alive. You can feel Daniel Patterson's creativity in the food and Sarah Lewitinn's taste and personality in the atmosphere. Jacaranda feels personal, stylish, generous, and genuinely special. read more

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Very excited to have been invited for an early opening of Jacaranda. The restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients for their tasting menu. I got a nonalcoholic pairing with the meal. Many of the dishes are very vegetable forward and with impressive prep + innovation. Presentation was spot on with every dish, feeling both unique and memorable in taste. The most impactful dish of the night was their artichoke dish. Texture was meaty, taste was also feeling both meaty and vegetable like at the same time. It was nothing like anything I've tasted. A close second is their duck dish, which is one of the best ducks I've had even compared to all the fine dining restaurants in LA. The combination of the duck with its broth and a light salad was a perfect end to the savory portion of the meal. Desserts were light and flavorful, a great end. I loved those candied fruits, especially the mulberries. Overall, an incredible and unique dining experience even when compared to all the diverse options in LA. There's nothing like this in the city and is very much a great breath of fresh air for the dining scene. It's got all the fancy aspects of LA fine dining when it comes to the food, but doesn't have the stuffiness where you feel rushed or constantly watched. The interesting music choice playing in the background is also a very nice touch. (Can't spoil what it is) I can't wait to come back for more. read more

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Daniel Patterson, formerly of Guide Michelin trois étoiles Coi in San Francisco, is opening Jacaranda, his first solo high-end restaurant in Los Angeles although he has for years had Alta Adams collaborating with local chef Keith Corbin to create an informal California café/bistrot which hired people from the neighborhood to enhance employment opportunities. It was similar to Lokal, another collaboration with Roy Choi, that nobly attempted to economically elevate the neighborhood in terms of good food choices and local hiring. Now, Chef Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn are collaborating to establish a 30 seat restaurant that includes a Stammtisch/communal table that reflects their previous Jaca Social Club pop-up dinners at their home where conviviality was the keynote to their sumptuous feasts. So Jacaranda's goal is to carry on the party hearty atmosphere as well as furthering fine dining using local, top quality California ingredients and transforming them into a 10+ course tasting menu for dinner and and a 6+ course tasting menu for lunch. Matt Tinder is the Dessert Chef who has some wild ideas about the possibilities of what constitutes desserts. One of them is kelp and dark chocolate which is intriguing to say the least. To get into this soirée for bons vivants, there is a $200 deposit which is refundable upon payment of the $295 for the dinner en site. There is also a minimum of $100 charged for beverages so the price of entry is formidable. However, a dinner on the level of 3 stars is rarely if ever cheap. You get what you pay for. read more

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A phenomenal new addition to LA's dining scene. Michelin-caliber food without the stuffiness - somehow the whole evening felt both special and completely relaxed. It has the warmth of an extraordinary dinner party due to the husband and wife team behind it. He runs the kitchen, she runs the room, and together they make you feel genuinely hosted. We all loved it. read more

Jacaranda is a an amazing experience! The dishes, the service and the vibe are on par with the best restaurants in Los Angeles. My wife took our son and I for my birthday and it was lovely. Each dish was fresh, delicious, surprising, and impeccably presented works of art. It was a 10 course tasting menu by chef Daniel Peterson and his wife Sarah Lewithinn. Chef even came out to present some of his dishes to us. It was wonderful. read more

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The whole meal was incredible. From first to last bite. The vibe in the dining room was so inviting, and fun. Sarah is the ultimate host and makes the best playlist. and chef came out to present some of the dishes. It was the perfect place to have a beautiful birthday meal. I'll be dreaming of the artichoke dish and the desserts and duck and the duck broth and literally every dish till next time x read more

Had a wonderful dinner here last week. The space is comfortable and reminds me of a supper club. Great music throughout the night. As the courses started every thing was a perfect balance of flavors. Stand out dishes were grilled and raw vegetables. The house made soft tofu was perfectly silky right amount of acid and the little bump of caviar. Delicious. Loved the mushrooms. The duck was the most perfectly cooked piece of meat I have had in a long time. Finishing off the meal the most punk rock fruit I have ever had. Sweet and sour. Crunchy and soft absolutely decadent. Jacaranda is a tasting menu but it leans into more of a dinner party. The vibe is light and the food is an absolute stunner. Highly recommend. read more

Food as art. Not something that everyone has the luxury to be able to indulge in, but everyone should know the height of its possibilities. What Daniel does it's not only delicious, it is inspiring. A few courses in I found myself content to not know every detail of what I was eating because while it is nice to be aware, it doesn't 'matter'. Go, eat, and be amazed. We had what I think is arguably the best seat in the house, but great attention has been paid to every single position in the dining room. It is a very comfortable place to eat while simultaneously feeling like quiet luxury whatever the hell that means. You feel like you are somewhere very special without feeling stiff or uncomfortable. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and service is sleek. Clear your evening, and make an event of it. I hope Los Angeles sustains jacaranda for years to come. read more

After being fortunate enough to attend a pop-up version of the restaurant at the end of 2025, I cannot tell you how excited I was to have a meal at Jacaranda, the long awaited, newly opened fine-dining restaurant from celebrity chef, Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn. The evening was perfect, and the night felt like an expertly curated playlist, taking you on a thoughtful journey from start to finish. From the moment you walk in and are greeted by the host/co-owner, (DJ, music biz vet, and Chef Daniel's better half, formerly known as Ultragrrrl), you are seated at a comfy table, met by a tasteful selection of art, and taken by the décor, which is welcoming, but Cali chic. The staff and service were professional, attentive and present, but not at all in the way. As a sober guy, the selection of kombucha, teas, and non-alc beverages were not only amazing, but the perfect pairing for what was easily one of the best meals I've ever had. People with palates MUCH more sophisticated than I can describe in detail every ingredient, place of origin, and flavor, so I'll leave that to them, but what I will say is that each bite was at once complex, nuanced, delicious, spirited, and fresh. There is a playfulness at work in the dishes that belies a love of not only the craft and art, but in making something incredibly "eatable". (No, not edible, just simple and wonderful - a high compliment for someone of his pedigree). I never felt the food was showy for showy sake, but rather like attending a concert of a legendary musician who's thrilled to be back on a headline tour after jamming with others, full of appreciation for the audience, the artform, and at the peak of their powers. With a focus on fresh and local while also being wildly original, Daniel and his crack team bring big, unique, bright flavor combinations to every plate. Whether a play on a time-honored tradition or making a new standard, I can honestly say that there were things I tasted which had me roll my eyes in disbelief, put my fork or spoon down to let the flavors hit, and just take it all in. Of course the presentation and tableside explanations were informative and flawless, but what was surprising was how many courses, how generous the portions were considering the level of ingredients and execution, and how after all the plates I didn't know if I could eat another bite - a far cry from the stereotype of eating a chef's tasting menu of tiny bits and still being hungry! That said, by the time Pastry Chef Matt Tinder's dessert came out, I had to find a way, and I'm glad I did, as it was one of the most insane desserts I've ever had. No hyperbole. If I were less verbose and could offer just one word to review, it would be this; FUN. From the shoegaze, Brit-Pop and needle-drop perfection of the music (not too loud or drawing attention to itself and pairing as nicely as the drinks - thanks Sarah!), to the laid-back atmosphere, friendly service, and excited patrons, it was never stuffy or pretentious. This is a spot for anyone, and considering the price per person is less than a night out to a show, with food, drinks, tix, fees, and parking, it's something anyone can experience, which is thoughtful given the fact that LA is still reeling from brutal economic times. My hope is that people treat themselves and get over any preconceived ideas about fine dining, because it was through Chef Daniel's love of food, hospitality, and his craft that I overcame my own. I could go on, but I will just say this, as a native Angeleno who is thoroughly enjoying the food renaissance taking place in my hometown, I am SOOOO glad that Daniel and Sarah have created a warm, inviting, non-intimidating, and accessible addition to the conversation by creating an affordable, supremely delicious, hip, and fun hang where the uninitiated and novice can comfortably sit beside those who frequent the other world class tasting menus about town. I'm booking a follow-up res as we speak, as I'm dying to take some friends to watch their faces with every bite. read more

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very excited about Jacaranda exclamation point I was blown away by the food last week. Chef Daniel Patterson is an inspiration and we are lucky to have him in Los Angeles. Such beautiful, thoughtful, vegetable forward cuisine in a chic cozy environment. The experience is awesome and if you don't drink the nonalcoholic juice pairing was next level. excited for their summer menu changes! read more

Jacaranda - Grilled in raw vegetables - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Jacaranda is one of those rare restaurants that manages to surprise. Offering a unique style of cooking in a fine dining landscape plagued by copy and paste menus, Jacaranda's vegetable focused cuisine feels fresh and focused and wholly special. The meal starts, continues, and ends with genuine hospitality on multiple fronts. First is the co-owner Sarah, whose vivacious personality has an infectious. She greets you at the door and escorts you out as you leave. Jacaranda is refined but never cold thanks to her honest welcoming nature. The rest of the staff is just as hospitable, with poised motion and friendly discussion throughout the meal. The food is impeccable. Flavors tend more toward refined and balanced, so don't expect heavy French preparations or fatty meats. Those styles are tasty too, but Jacaranda is going for flavors that are delicate, poised, and beguiling. The food is clearly Californian and oozes with what some would call a sense of place. The grilled and raw vegetables exemplifies this philosophy with what felt like a dozen or so vegetables treated each in its own way, cut perfectly, and assembled just so to create the most delicious salad I've ever had. The tofu with seaweed gelee and caviar screams hippy California food but whispers flavor delicately on the tongue. I scraped the bowl clean. The wheatgrass sauce with the asparagus made me lick the plate, and the artichoke dish was the best artichoke dish I've ever had anywhere. As an avid meat eater, the vegetables here are a triumph and make me proud to live in California. The meat dishes are also amazing though. Stuffed morels and potato are luscious, and the large serving of duck breast was world class. Chef Patterson certainly knows how to cook meat too. The desserts were fantastic. The palate cleanser was delightfully complex, with contrasting textures of granita, cream, and the most cherry tasting cherries I've ever had. A half dozen little surprise garnishes for the refreshing bowl. The chocolate dessert is the best chocolate dessert I've had in years, rivaling Providence's famous chocolate program just down the street. The textures of cocoa nib and raw chocolate and date come together to taste almost like a Ferraro rocher meets a smore. The final plate of fruit ranged from simple raw to complexly cooked. I left feeling tranquil. The pictures of Jacaranda's food look simple but do not do it justice. This place is delicious. It feels like a ballet: light and breezy but poised and balanced and pitch perfect. This restaurant is not rock and roll. It is not classical music. It is a unique melody that makes its own genre. I hope to come back soon to listen to whatever music Jacaranda composes as the seasons progress. read more

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Such a memorable evening spent here! I am still dreaming of the maple, mushroom and potato entree that summoned a Northwest forest in the best, most savory, sense-memory way. Each dish was carefully created and edited, I appreciated the clever, veggie-forward approach, and I thought the wines were well curated. Chef Daniel and his lovely wife (and host) Sarah create a magical experience in what's become a predictable desert of California dining. Come for a new, inventive approach to food, but stay for the convivial atmosphere that Jacaranda summons. read more

It is now a week after having an extraordinary meal at Jacaranda. My wife and I are still raving about the meal, the experience, the ambience, the presentation and are showing pictures to everybody we can find who will listen. It was definitely one of the most memorable meals we've ever had both with imaginative cuisine, wine pairings and extraordinary chef Daniel Patterson, convivial host in Sarah Lewiston and the servers. But the most important aspect was how delicious, imaginative and quixotic and memorable the food is read more

P E R F E C T I O N . Our party had the amazing opportunity to dine at Jacaranda last Friday, ahead of the opening... If this was a pre opining practice run, you have already changed the face of fine dining in Los Angeles..... you have won. You enter an unusually very personal space right off the bat. The owners and staff greet you warmly and casually, making you feel at home immediately. The interior, crafted by Preen Architecture, is fresh, comfortable, and immersive. Saying the attention paid to you is "service" seems somehow cheap, and ordinary. You are taken care of. You are engaged if you wish to be, with the casual approach of an old friend, extensive knowledge of every bite, every sip of wine. Or, if you choose you are left alone with eyes rolled back into your head, one amazing bite after another. The flavors are redefining California fresh. There is texture, color and flavor layered and relayered in each and every bite. Each course is a brilliant entry onto the next, crafted without a central identifiable theme, offering a surprise at every turn. What ties it all together is fresh, new, and delicious! The chef is amazing. Truly a memorable evening, which I hope to experience again soon. read more

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my wife and i came here for dinner. i have to say it was one of the best dining experiences i ever had. the food and the wine pairing was amazing. i love the vibe of the restaurant as well. I have been hearing about Daniels cooking for awhile , and he and his staff did not disappoint. i cant wait to come back. read more

I had the lunch version minus 3 dishes. I really enjoyed Jacaranda and I can't wait to try the full dinner menu. Although, they did change the lunch menu to now have the full dinner menu which is great. They also removed the minimum beverage requirement which is also great. It is veggie heavy but I was full by the end even with the shorter lunch menu. I like how some of the dishes evolved from the Jaca Social Club dinners like the puffed brown rice cracker dish. Highlights for me were the artichoke dish, the fish and prawn dish, and the duck. The proteins were cooked perfectly. The duck was already good at the Jaca Social Club but the sauce was slightly changed for the better and the duck bone broth along with it made an excellent duck dish. I still think about the duck dish a lot. Desserts are also vastly improved compared to their Jaca Social Club dinners. No misses, all the courses were good to excellent. I've had worse meals at currently starred restaurant in Southern California. I highly recommend everyone to try Jacaranda. read more