From the moment we walked in we had a wonderful experience. We decided to stop here for drinks and a small bite before the Olivia Dean concert at the Crypto Arena and it was definitely the right move. We started off with the smoothest dirty martinis and then had some delicious bites. After seeing the dessert menu, we lamented that there wasn't anything that was quite our taste and how we wished we could find a brownie or a cookie and then just a few minutes later a delicious brownie that wasn't even on the menu appeared. Everyone from the hosts to the servers were excellent. 10/10 experience. Would go again! read more

Good steak and sides. Should've ordered the tostones so don't make the same mistake I made. They're amazing! It also had a nice view with plenty of natural light. I would eat here again! read more

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We walked out. We sat down and waited for 10 min before anyone took our drink order. We continued to wait another 30 minutes and found out our server never placed our order. There was zero acknowledgement of us sitting there and desperately looking for service, we were simply forgotten. On top of all of this, the restaurant was practically empty. Will not return. read more

We had one of the best meals of our lives at this restaurant. I can't think of a single thing I would recommend for improvement. The restaurant is beautiful. The views are amazing. The service was top notch and the food was perfection. I cannot wait to go back to this restaurant. read more

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Such a great date place before taking in a show at crypto or just staying at the hotel. Service is prompt and friendly. Dishes are amazing. Drink cocktails are even better. read more

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Came on here to give this restaurant some love as our experience exceeded the expectations set in these reviews. Came here on a Friday night for date night. First impressions: very nice view of DTLA, nice mellow ambiance, and also very empty. There were 2 other tables getting started and 4 other occupied tables by the time we left. Service was great. Our server Jonathon was attentive, down to earth and friendly. I recommend everything that we ordered: -oysters - oysters 3 ways -steak tartar - set on a warm bone marrow -passion fruit ceviche - my favorite app -Chilean sea bass - very fresh and vibrant flavors like the ceviche -18 oz wagyu ribeye - very solid The sides were not needed but we got the esquite and bone marrow. Esquite/corn dish was very hot in temperature and more saucy than expected. We got the Milo for dessert (banana, chocolate and caramel flavors) which was buttery yet not heavy. The music was interested and mostly on Spanish. Overall a nice and private experience. I would dine here again and would recommend it even to non-meat eaters. read more

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This place is absolutely perfect for a celebration or a romantic date. It is inside the Ritz Carlton and has superb views of DTLA. The food and cocktails were amazing and we had a great time. Pictured are some of our dishes and their celebration dessert. read more

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Excellent food, service, and ambiance. My wife and I enjoyed our dinner! We highly recommend making reservations early as this place really gets busy! read more

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Lena at Sendero was definitely an experience. I visited here as a treat for my birthday on a whim. So here it goes: Parking: Parking is difficult. There is a paid lot as it is located next to LA Live, so you may park at the lot and pay for parking there. Or you can park in one of the may other lots surrounding the hotel. Since it was my birthday, I chose to valet which cost me roughly $30 with tip. I would recommend carpooling and valeting as it was a simple drop and pick up without having to walk far, not to mention your probably dressed for a nicer dinner and not a casual night out. Interior/ Ambiance: Ok here is where it gets good. Sendero is located on the 26th floor of the Ritz so you get the panoramic views of Downtown from the bar all the way to the restaurant. Whether your there for dinner or your sitting just grabbing a drink, the views are wonderful. Lighting is slightly hushed with an emphasis on darker yellow tones. This emphasize a mellow yet social atmosphere. When entering the main dining area, there was a live performer playing music which added on to the already mellow vibe by adding a bit of jazz and salsa pieces. Food: I had ordered the empanadas to start, with the Australian wagyu steak, with mushrooms and mashed potatoes. The empanadas were to die for. The crust was flakey and mimicking a fresh baked pie crust. Paired with fresh salsa it was simply divine to partake. The steak was cooked to perfection with that nice crust and juicy medium-rare interior. It was seasoned, however, I did not taste much of the seasoning on my steak. I leaned on their take on the A1 steak sauce which enhanced the steak enough to a point to where I disregarded the seasoning entirely. Overall: The service was great and I was well taken care of especially since I was a solo diner. However, the better question is, would I go back? Probably. I say this because the food didn't wow me enough to warrant a more excited tone. I enjoyed my food, especially the empanadas, however, the main course didn't do enough for me to get excited enough to visit again and try another offering. If you want the views and a good steak in downtown, this can be on your radar. However, it would not be at the top of my list. read more

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Wedge salad was interesting with I think chorizo. The steak was good but served warm, not hot... The elote was salty. The lobster tail was ok. Wouldn't go back. Nice waiter though. read more

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Food is decent, presentation was very nice. Service and ambiance is top notch as is expected for a high end roof top restaurant. read more

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We had a "light" meal: we split two mains between four folks. It was over $600. Now, I don't mind spending money on a wonderfully memorable experience. This was definitely not it. The wait staff was pleasant and attentive...and that's about the only positive thing I can say. The restaurant was frigid. Our medium rare steak was rare. The salad and mashed potatoes are better at home. When you charge $95 for a steak, get it right. And don't set the temperature to suit the staff; make it work for the guests. At a lower price point, this restaurant might be three stars; at these prices, one star is appropriate. read more

My daughter picked this place for our Christmas dinner. Decent price, nice service, it was very decent for a downtown L.A. restaurant. Some tourist was giving a bad reviews but being a local L.A. resident, this is a decently priced restaurant. I would disregard that review. Who splits meal with a group of adults? What are you 12? If you can't afford it, find some place else for a dining. I ordered the rack of lamb and my daughter ordered the American Wagyu ribeye. Everything was decent. read more

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Came here with my friends on August 22 before the Drake concert. I haven't been since the remodel this year. Wow, the restaurant is extremely beautiful. Super romantic and intimate setting compared to the former restaurant. Our server Kelly was amazing. She was quick with the recommendations, cognizant of the food allergies, and generous with the added chef tastings. She was not an up seller, rather she suggested dishes that made sense in our limited timeframe. She also generously added a dish, cauliflower, which I was curious about. The food is delicious, I recommend the Waygu, Parker rolls, empanadas, and the cauliflower or mushrooms. Not sue why this place only had 3 stars, but it's a hidden gem. Be sure to ask for Kelly! read more

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Beautiful 24th floor DTLA views in the Ritz Carlton hotel. You will pass Corteza, the open kitchen, an Agave bar and their Chef's table before getting to Leña. Warm, inviting decor with panoramic views. Live guitarist playing soft music. Attentive, friendly, great service by Kelly and food was good as well. Fried potato cheese balls - not sure what it was called but chef wanted us to try it & it was good Oysters - hubby said they were extremely fresh Spinach & cheese empanadas - perfectly cooked and tasty White asparagus - these were delicious!! Whipped potato - creamy and yummy Prime bone-in ribeye - perfectly cooked to our liking and flavorful Torte de mils hojas - nice, light and great! We got another treat at the end which was a traditional Argentinian biscuit/cookie that's had a caramel filling with coconut around the edge. Very good! Valet parking is $15 for 1st 2 hours but be sure to get a $5 validation from restaurant. Would we come back? Yep! read more

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You definitely pay for the experience, the provoleta was fantastic, the pure was actually one of my favorite surprises, and the steak was was just fabulous, they had been very attentive and kind. Had a business meeting there and we were given all the space to discuss during and after dinner. read more

Lena at Sendero - Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really low quality chewy steak for $135. Would not repeat. Service was good so two stars.

Tried Sendero for the 1st time to celebrate a birthday dinner for hubby . We were extremely impressed with the beautiful ambiance , wait service , excellent menu selections , creative appetizers . specialty drinks spirits ! Everything we ordered was prepared in such a way that the tastes and flavors were amazing , we were blown away . We definitely return again and highly recommend if you want a unique dinning experience , a beautiful meal ! read more

We had a lovely dinner here and the service was top notch - Sean was amazing. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was very good but not as good as we hoped. My husband's ribeye was tasty but not buttery soft as you would except from wagyu, it was slightly chewy. My filet was fantastic and I had the truffles added to it, but I have to say the truffles were pretty tasteless. I ate a few of them raw and they had no smell or taste. Not sure what happened there. All in all, we had a lovely time, we had excellent service and lots of extras like comped champagne and dessert, so I'm not complaining, as we would go back. read more

Ok- I wanted to LOVE this place but I think it just misses the mark a little. We shared a steak, mashed potatoes, grilled veggies, spinach empanada and the guava cheesecake. Everything was good but just not great and for those prices I expect to be WOWed. The wagyu was a little chewy and just kind of bland. The potatoes were very good, but again, just kind of boring. The grilled veggies were a huge miss imo. The green onions were almost inedible because the texture after grilling just isn't great and it just wasn't what I expected. I should have gotten the white asparagus. The empanada was AMAZING. I would go back just for that. The chimichurri sauce was great. The guava cheesecake was good. Service was A+++ and the view was TDF. I would come back and try corteza or one of the other spots they open. I wouldn't mind going for just drinks and apps but it's very fine dining and they might frown on that. They're still new so I'm def not opposed to trying it again. They helped us make it to our show on time and everyone was SSOOO nice. read more

This review is only based on the Thanksgiving Day Menu and the service. Thankful to Eric( manager) who made the reservation. Upon our arrival we're promptly seated on a nice corner. The restaurant is beautiful , it's a true gem for anyone who likes to enjoy the 180 d view of DTLA. Service and employees were professional with a quick response to the requests. Leña - Four-Course Prix Fixe Thanksgiving Menu: First Course: choice of squash & crab bisque or chanterelle carpaccio | Second Course: choice of sweet potato gnocchi or poached sea bass | Third Course: choice of salmon en croute or turkey ballotine | Fourth Course: choice of apple tart tatin or smoked chocolate mousse or spiced pumpkin pie. $90 per person. Tried all of the options. The serving were modern and nice looking. Soup was good but lukewarm. Chanterelle carpaccio lacked any taste. Gnocchi was sweet, and small piece of Sea bass the best of main dishes . Salmon was kinda pie style and Turkey was very dry and nothing traditional added. The wagyu beef was very fatty, tasteless even after pouring sauces on it. Au Gratin potatoes was part of almost all plates and of course was good. The apple tart and pumpkin pie were delicious and chocolate mouse was very chocolatee! Overall expected better taste and variations in the main dishes but no cigar, prepped us for a climax that was not reached. Thank you to all of the employees for working hard and happy thanksgiving. read more

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Fantastic servers, many of them experienced Wolfgang Puck-trained. Try the 28-day chicken and dessert - AMAZINGLY GOOD!!

Such an amazing experience! From the service to the food. Everything was perfect. We went with another couple and we ordered to share. The appetizers were really good. I loved the beef empanada and and the provoleta. The meat we ordered was tender and cooked to perfection! The chef came to our table and we chatted a little. Really nice guy! He send us extra desserts and cocktails to finish our dinner. That was a nice surprise. All our servers were very friendly. Also it's on a 24th floor! So the view it's amazing! We have an excellent night! Thank you Leńa por a great time. read more

If I could give this restaurant a minus ten (-10), I would. Everything is overpriced and the kitchen doesn't function. We ordered 2 steaks last night, one rare + and one medium rare. Both came out brown in the middle, medium well to well done. Inedible for a $150 steak! After waiting 30+ minutes to have them bring us replacements, we gave up and left. Our waitress was very nice but kept apologizing for the kitchen and the chef. Terrible restaurant! read more

My boyfriend and I had date night and decided to try this restaurant out. We were pleasantly surprised when we entered the restaurant. The view from the 24th floor was amazing! We ordered quite a few dishes to try. We had the wedge salad, which I still crave, the beef empanadas, wagyu ribeye , king salmon, wild mushrooms and whipped potatoes. Everything we ordered came out perfect and tasted even better. So, Compliments to Chef Kevin . He was kind enough to visit our table and chat for a bit. Overall from ambience to service to food, great experience! We will definitely be dining here again soon. read more

Service was good upon arrival. However, food is where they showed their lack of attention. After sitting down and placing our order, the food arrived about 45 mins later. Surprising since it was a steak and salmon and only two tables were occupied (counting us). The wait would have been worth it if the dishes brought would have been correct. The Chef hand delivered the food and assured this was the order placed giving us chicken and a different cut of meat. They partially corrected the order by bringing out the fish instead of chicken, but did not correct the steak. To start the description of the Salmon: Good sear, cooked properly without drying it out, but nothing to brag about as many other restaurants would be able to serve a better dish than this since flavor offered nothing out of the ordinary salt and pepper. Giving the steak a try is where the night got ruined. I have tried multiple dry aged meats and have made them myself as well, this was utterly a disgusting steak. flavor was more of spoiled meat, it had a strong smell as when you open a piece meat found in the back of a fridge that you forgot existed. The meat was not tender as a aged meat would be and the under seasoning completely made it inedible, even if smothered with chimichurri. The place looks tries too hard by having the chef walking around the tables most of the time, when it might be more appropriate to balance his time between the kitchen and the tables. His staff needs guidance in following orders placed and executing dishes. Bad experience and I would highly recommend other DTLA restaurants that will give better food at higher quality for the the same price. read more