Amazing food! The presentation is flawless and so awesome! The staff are super friendly and polite! Will be back soon!

Metiola Bar on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles was a relaxing evening - relax and enjoy some delicious snacks, after all, it is not advisable to eat too much after the holidays. However, the atmosphere of the bar and the lively atmosphere of the live performances were so irresistible that I finally tried several creative dishes without hesitation First, the avocado filled with caviar, which was rich and layered, and every bite was full of rich marine flavors. Then there were the oysters carefully cooked with caramelized butter, exuding an attractive aroma and tender meat, which was simply a luxury on the tip of the tongue. Finally, the shrimp on the hot stone also brought a very unique dining experience. Although there was no direct contact with the hot stone, the rising smoke and tempting aroma were enough to intoxicate people. With green pepper salsa and shrimp head butter, the taste was complex and layered, and every bite was full of surprises The atmosphere of the restaurant was vibrant and elegant, and the live performances added a lot of atmosphere, but it did not make people feel noisy, but instead enhanced the pleasure of dining. The service was meticulous and professional, which was impressive If this is a "restrained" meal, I fully agree with this "restraint". The food and atmosphere of Metiola are definitely worth remembering read more

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We came here for our anniversary dinner, and we opted in for the 7 course dinner!! By the way, they do valet parking in the back for $15 or you can try to find street parking around! The inside of the restaurant is nicely decorated, the food presentation is really nice! They gave us a hand written note which is really cute! Service was decent, the server forgot to give me the drink menu til half way through, he comped my drink after. Taste wise, it's pretty good and a very unique experience ! The dessert however, I really enjoyed the sorbet, but not so much of the wild Amazonian cacao. Overall , really great and enjoyable experience !!! We had a wonderful time there, was definitely stuffed after the 7 course. Note: They also have a 4 course tasting menu if you don't want to opt in for the 7. read more

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My boyfriend surprised me with dinner here to celebrate our 100 days of officially being together (he's the sweetest ). From the moment we walked in, the restaurant's vibe was stunning...total Tulum aesthetic with a warm, relaxing ambiance. The dishes were unique. You can tell a lot of thought goes into every plate. My personal favorites were the Weathervane Scallops and the Wild Amazonian Cacao dessert. this spot is perfect for a special occasion. Great food, beautiful setting, and it made for such a memorable celebration. Definitely worth the splurge! read more

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Parking: There's was valet parking behind the restaurant in the alley. If you're lucky then you can find street parking but we had no luck. Ambiance/Service: It feels like you're in Tulum. The restaurant is dimly lit. The bathroom is unisex and has an open concept hand washing area. There's a bar if you want to just have drinks and small bites casually. Service was great and they had multiple people checking in on us during the whole dinner. Food/Drinks: $150 tasting menu on the weekdays. You also can sit at the bar for small bites instead if you choose. WEATHERVANE SCALLOPS (heirloom banana, horscradish, longaniza oil) 10/10 loved it and appreciated how they utilized the "dinosaur egg" salt from the Philippines. The scallops were so fresh and flavorful on their own even. GRILLED JOB'S TEARS (embered snap peas, stone fruit, smoked almond) 10/10 Was very surprised how much I liked the grains. The combination of flavors complimented each other very well. BURNT MURASAKI YAM (yeast butter, smoked trout roe, maradol papaya) 10/10 I love smoked roe and really loved this dish. The sauce really made everything mend so well together. PACIFIC STRIPED BASS (wild peanuts, asparagus beans, rhubarb sambal) 8/10 This was just okay and definitely needed all elements of the dish in one bite to get it there. HERITAGE GUINEA HEN (cos lettuce, sunflower seed cream, forest berries) 9/10 I was scared I wouldn't like this dish but I did and the sauces that came with it made it even better. CALIFORNIA DAIRY COW ($25 supplement) 7/10 Was okay but I don't think it should have been a supplemental dish being just okay. Should be included. SWEET CORN ICE CREAM (date toffee, tonka bean) 10/10 I wanted a second round of this! WILD AMAZONIAN CACAO (andean grains, coconut, cucumber) 8/10 Was good when everything was all mixed together but nothing special otherwise. I did not like their martinis. I ordered a vodka martini extra dirty and hated how they made it. Felt like I was drinking a martini from a dive bar with bad brine. Maybe stick to their menu and have better luck than me. I mean it was not their usual drink but I was not impressed. I wish I did the juice pairing but strayed away because the reviews were not the best that I read through. Next time I will get it and form my own opinion on the pairings. Overall, this restaurant is a must try. They have a Michelin star and deserve it most definitely with the service and ambiance alone. You are allowed to order from the bar menu after your tasting if you still are hungry as we saw another table do that. I felt that the tasting was more than enough thought. I will come back and also want to try sitting at the bar for the small bites. read more

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My wife who is amazing btw surprised me for my birthday this past weekend for a night at Meteora. I had heard of it, but was an after thought for me with all the amazing places in LA. This is one of the best dining experiences I've ever had and the most unique ones ever. From the moment you enter the door to the time you leave you are left with awe. It's literally like entering a jungle with the decor, ambiance, and setup. The staff was amazing, really helpful, and informative in regards to the menu. We got the 7 course meal, my wife got the erosus, and I got the ancient old fashioned. When they tell you you're going on a gastronomic journey, they aren't lying. There was not a single dish or time we didn't thoroughly enjoy. Being shown new ingredients, flavors, and depth to food we have not had before. I sadly did not take a photo of the menu which I regret. But some standout dishes: Weathervane scallops with heirloom bananas, thinly sliced, and longaniza oil. My wife is Filipino and we really appreciated their use of Filipino ingredients and even taught about new things we've never even heard of: asin tibuok. One of the rarest salts in the world The flavors were fresh with the calamansi, the sweetness of the bananas, and the depth of the longaniza oil was amazing Burnt murasaki yam: looks are deceiving, it looks burnt, but is cooked to perfection. The skin is completely caramelized, brings out the natural sweetness of the potato, and the crispy skin contrasts the soft potato inside. The smoked roe is delicious. But the next best thing is the yeast butter. The smell alone makes you drool, but is is so rich, and creamy. Might have been my favorite dish of the night Wild Amazonian cacao: both desserts were amazing, but this was my personal favorite. It doesn't look like much but when you eat it all together it blows you away. The delicate richness of the cacao mousse, with the nuttiness of the toasted quinoa, the coconut, and frozen cucumber is astonishing. I wish we had more I appreciated their take on classic cocktails. My wife really enjoyed her erosus. I got the ancient old fashioned. Different than what you'd normally expect, not bad, and very alcohol forward. The spirit is not lost in the Rey of the cocktail I'd recommend Meteora to anyone and I already have. This is an excellent establishment, amazing food, staff, and fully deserve their Michelin star read more

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I was really excited to check out Meteora but was quite disappointed overall. The design of the restaurant was amazing! The interior was gorgeous and romantic. The food was just so-so. I was extremely disappointed in the tasting menu, definitely not worth the price. At first I thought $95 (plus $35 upgrade for the prime beef) was a great deal but at the end of dinner, I felt I overpaid. The wild pacific moon fish was the best thing I ate. The risotto had a good flavor but the watery consistency was a bit too much. We paid $35 to upgrade the steak but was shocked when the dish was served with 2 small pieces of meat...maybe 1 ounce total and it was nothing special. I just got back from Kyoto & paid much less for amazing wagyu so it just didn't impress me at all. We were in a group of 4 & everyone had the same opinion on the overall food experience. That being said, our server and the overall team was fantastic! But with so many fantastic restaurants in LA, I hope they spend some more time perfecting their menu. read more

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Entering the restaurant, you're welcomed by a very Tulum-esque vibe. Dangling greenery, somewhat forest-y, concrete and wood, branches and florals decorating the space. The restaurant is inviting and transformative. The staff is exceptionally trained, with an expected VIP welcome to a Michelin restaurant. You're welcomed by a warm towel We opted for the wine pairing, why not... You're greeted by an amuse bouche served in a small shell with a nut milk poured over a scattering of crispy and sour bits. A delight to start off your experience. This was followed by the first course, scallops served in a shell, topped with the most delightful and enveloping clove-forward sauce. It's a flavor combination I've never experienced and will never forget. This was followed by what looked like a nut cream foam dish topped with a blackened onion skin dust and topped with pea tendrils. Digging into the dish you discovered a spoonful of delicately flamed chopped peppers and barley. Absolutely fabulous. The next dish arrived with three flavors side by side, a burnt yam, trout roe, and sliced papaya, with a buerre blanc- type sauce poured over. The yam had a profound buttery and rich flavor and the burnt skin added an additional element. The trout roe popped in your mouth, adding and incredible texture. The papaya slices felt unnecessary. It did not add anything to the dish and in fact took away from it. But the buerre blac brought it all together so elegantly. The surprise underneath the trout roe were toasted macadamia nuts. Insane. What followed was a sea perch seafood dish, topped on a buttery squash, topped with a chutney. This is where the experience took a turn... The chutney was overpowering and overpowered the fish, leaving an overwhelmingly strong vinegary flavor in your mouth. This, combined with a slightly fishy perch and unnecessary baby corn florets made the dish a fail in my eyes. To continue the turn of events, The next dish we had the option of guinea hen or "California dairy cow" so we ordered one of each. To our disappointment, the dishes were served identically, with only the protein differentiating the two. They were both served with an uninspired wilted lettuce, blanketed over a crispy quinoa-type gain. On the plate were a few rounds of charred lettuce stems, which were tasty, but both dishes fell absolutely flat, as the poultry was dry and the steak was tough. Very disappointing. The next dish looked delightful, but again was a big miss. It was a sweet corm ice cream topped with a matcha-looking-dusted crisp. The crisp was stale and tasteless and to be honest, I don't recall the taste of the ice cream. The desert course continued the downward trend, as type of deconstructed pudding, with the toppings separated and scattered around... coconut, cacao nibs, coconut, some seeds and powders... it tasted grainy and dull and unnecessary. A sorry ending to a great start. Ultimately and unfortunately, this Michelin Star restaurant seems to follow the common trend of an amazing start with the first appetizers and courses, falling flat to a stale finish. I felt as if the chef had lots of time to develop the menu at first, but had to play catch-up to open the doors. The first three dishes were amazing, while the latter courses were certainly not Michelin level. I think this menu needs some more work and since our visit, I've seen changes to the menu, but these things should be ironed out before a grand debut, especially with a Michelin mark. read more

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Great place for a birthday! The service was excellent and our food came out so fast. The courses were all so unique and the flavors & textures mixed well together. I enjoyed so much that I want to come back when their menu changes to see what new things will appear. If was being extremely nitpicky and had to find one negative... i would say the music is a bit off from the vibe. Other than that, great !! read more

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My husband and I had a very immersive and eclectic dining experience at Chef Jordan Kahn's Meteora restaurant to bring in the New Year (FYI: he's the 2-Michelin starred chef behind Vespertine and Destroyer). The flavors and presentation style of each dish were very unique and flavorful, the decor of the restaurant was beautiful and made me feel like I was transported to Tulum, the music and ambience was like a bohemian sound bath yoga retreat and the service was good, but noticeably crazed. For the evening, we were served the #NYE tasting menu that consisted of 6 courses with the choice of supplements, which we partook in, and at the end of night we served complimentary champagne to ring in the New Year. The overall experience took about 3 hours, mainly because we ate slowly and wanted to stay until midnight and the menu started at $165 pp which I found to be decently priced compared to other popular restaurants participating in the NYE festivities. Note: For non-Holidays, the tasting menu costs $95, which is very reasonably priced in comparison to others and the Omakase experience, which consists of 12+ courses costs $195 pp. read more

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We dined on a Sunday. Our party got there at 6pm for our 7:15 reservation. Staff politely laughed and said you're over an hour early. Sat at the bar and ordered a fantastic old fashioned that wasn't on the menu. My wife got a fruity tequila flavored concoction. Both cocktails were amazing. Not even half way through our drink the chefs table came available. Don't you just love it when a plan works out. The food and the service were spectacular. The only dish I didn't understand was the avocado with caviar. We did the wine pairing. Loved all of them but the red paired with the duck and lamb dish. Desserts were fire and the apple at the end was a perfect way to end the meal. Everyone in our party had an incredible experience. Maybe take a half star away but it's closer to 5 stars than it is to 4 due to The black cod dish. read more

We had a great experience at Meteora! We did a brunch with a few friends and we loved the food and the creativity behind the food. Locally grown fresh ingrediance that the chef creates. The design and ambiance is very organic and comfortable. Inside and outside seating. Both extend the organic materials. One thing to note is that it gets very hot outside when the weather is warm and we had to be moved inside after feeling uncomfortable in the outdoor dinning area. But the staff was very nice and moved us and the food to an inside table where we continued the great food. Service was also nice and we got to meet the chef himself. Overall great experience but I wish the heat was not an issue in the patio area. We hope to try dinner here sometime soon. read more

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I had such a fun dining experience at Meteora! While the food wasn't the best, the presentation made it taste better for some odd reason. The way they bring it out and serve it to you makes the whole dining experience worth giving it a try! It felt like I was on vacation :) The service was great too, with the exception of the hostess who seated us. I made reservations for dinner on a weekday and it was $75 per person for a 4 course meal. I thought the price was very reasonable, although there was some sort of charge and with tip it was about $100 per person. I don't think I'd go back just for the food because the food itself is mediocre, but the ambiance is great and it's definitely a cool place to bring your out of towner friends. Parking: Valet $15 (All the metered parking spots nearby were blocked off by the valet cones, meaning, that's where they park your car for free...which was a bit annoying) read more

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Came here on a Sunday. There's street parking or Valet for $15. Located right behind the restaurant. It's located right on the corner. There's no restaurant name but you can tell by the front restaurant giving you Tulum vibes. (Check out my pic!) We had reservations and were seated right away. This restaurant only has set menus. There's a 5 course meal at $95 and 7 course meal at $150. Drinks are not included. There's no sodas here. They craft their own drinks mimicking somewhat sodas and healthier. The main dish comes with Duck. Since my friend and I are not Duck fans. We opted for California Dairy Cow (I forgot, I think it's prime rib) for additional $25pp. Overall, every dish is very distinctive and unique. I have to say both desserts are my favorite and it was DELICIOUS!!! Inside and out aesthetically is beautiful. Definitely giving romantic vibes. Food is all good and this is just a taste experience! However, for the price of 2ppl summing to almost $600 in total with no alcohol is a bit steep. There's also no validation from the restaurant. Overall, food and all staff members are all so nice! Great experience! read more

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Absolutely gorgeous restaurant, with decor and food that is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!! I brought my boyfriend here as a surprise for his birthday, and it was a very memorable evening! From the moment you lay eyes on the exterior, you already know you're in for a treat. The door is nondescript; kind of like a giant bird's nest. You'll know it's the right place because it's nothing like the buildings around it. Once you walk in, you're greeted by an extremely friendly host, and a gorgeously lit interior. The decor is like...an upscale Jungle. We joked that it was an elevated Rainforest Cafe experience hahaha! It felt like Tarzan x Kim Kardashian, a collab. We were led to the Main dining room, as requested! The Main hall is open skylight ceiling, so it feels fresh and airy. Each table is spacious, and there are these...vegetation-looking menus on the table lol! Very interesting touch. They only have a fixed tasting menu, which is $75/pp on weekdays ($95/pp weekends), but you can choose what you want for your entree, and any add-ons if desired. I'm sure the menu is constantly changing, but we had: STONINGTON SCALLOP BURNT YAM WILD PACIFIC HALIBUT 21 DAY AGED DUCK BREAST CARROT-FED BEEF TARTARE HEIRLOOM BROWN RICE WHOLE MANDARIN SORBET (DESSERT) We loved how each dish was presented to us like a show, described in detail by the person serving and prepping it for us. We loved learning about each ingredient, even though we didn't know half the things! I gotta say, the Burnt Yam was my favorite. The yeast butter emulsion mixed with smoked trout roe, topped with grilled hazelnuts - WOWEE. Just a mixture of rich nutty flavors you'd never expect to go so well together. Just a divine dish that I hope they keep on the menu. Each dish had its own story. The portions were definitely on the smaller side, but we left satisfied. I think coming to Meteora is definitely a special experience, and you should never expect to be FULL FULL anyways from upscale dining places. I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a memorable place to celebrate an occasion! Parking is always difficult in West Hollywood. There are limited street meters around, or you can try your luck at street parking. read more

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Ugh.... I so contemplate on what to give or write for this place. It is definitely AN EXPERIENCE when you come here. Even just the entrance to the hostess is a trip, not to mention leaving. I couldn't figure out which way the door opened and where the handle was. But the entire place from the moment you walk up to the door to the time you leave a fart out the door, it will be nothing but picturesque. Not only the decor but the staff who welcomes you, the kids who carve your pineapple, the Tarzan-like of a waiter who makes you feel underdressed.. all of it-- an experience. Also- super cool menu presentation. You can really taste the money that goes into harmonizing design. Ok. I can't give them four stars. If I was made of money this place would probably be five stars. So I'm writing from the point of view of a food connoisseur with somewhat limited black card and no access to private jets. The food was, in short-- fancier than a popsicle at a sloppy joes table. No complaints but the minimal amount of protein. The composition of each bite just joins all accessible senses to chewing, swallowing and wanting more while simultaneously also punch a wall. The waygu was buttery and not because of added fat but cooked proper. The duck was disappointing. Not only because it was basically the size of a butter knife but it was overcooked. To the standards of this kitchen, it was a bit tough. God damn was the tuile and the sorbet not the best and most creative combo I've had in a dessert but on a level of difficulty to make and execute. Bravo. I can taste the sweat and hours that goes into cursing to make these things. Much much appreciated. I wish I can have that tuile every day but I'd burn through it so fast I'd be broke by the end of this sentence. Same with the roasted yam-- it's my favorite kind of Japanese yam you get from Trader Joe's. And they half drown it in this macadamia nut milk reduction with roes-- so weird but so damn dreamy. The pineapple kabob was cool and so weird and delicious. Again, I wish I drank. There's tons of beautiful, enticing drinks on the menu. I want to order them just to order them. But for reals, I think I would want to do the add-ons alone next time. If I ever get the chance to come back and not feel like money means anything. read more

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It is definitely cool to experience. Very interesting place, decor, ambience, etc. When you book a reservation, you have to pay for whatever meal you would like. We got the tasting menu. $95/person. Their drinks selection is also interesting and a little out there. Got the cloud forest margarita. It was pretty good. We add the beef tartare a la carte and decided to share a drink pairing. The beef tartare was okay. I think the mushrooms in there alone were more flavorful than the whole thing together. All you could taste was the chili paste on top. The beef itself had no real flavor. You also eat it with these bark spoons that had cinnamon which overpowered a lot of the taste as well. The hamachi melon was delicious. The wagyu steak and bass were also very good. Liked the steak more than the bass. The charred yam was my favorite dish. So much flavor. Lastly the dessert was coconut on a bed of cacao with plantains on top. Also interesting and good, not too sweet. Overall interesting to experience.. read more

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I have been looking forward to checking out this place for a very long time. My husband and I are a huge fans of Vespertine, so this place has been on the list to visit. Ambiance is very unique. You feel like you get into a small oasis in the middle of a pretty crazy town. The fact that this restaurant is on Melrose and has this calm atmosphere is just mind blowing. They definitely put a lot of thought into the design of this restaurant, starting from the entrance door to the last detail of the meal you have there. We went for a tasting menu with several of the a la carte items mixed in. Everything for the most part was delicious. We didn't care for the raw scallops. They tasted too fishy to the point where it was too overbearing. We also told the waiter we don't care for cilantro but the prawn ended up having a green cilantro based sauce. They took care of it but I wish they didn't have to and just got it right and without cilantro. Otherwise, the prawn dish is amazing. The price for one prawn was $35 which is quite sticky but the way it was served (as a taco) was great. The head was also deep fried and super delicious. I told my husband that it was probably the most expensive taco I ever had and he told me it was also the best one he has ever had. I agree! (Minus the cilantro sauce). Steak tartare was served with a cinnamon sticks to be used as spoons that provided some cinnamon taste and it was amazing. The pork was delicious! The courses were promptly served and the staff was knowledgeable and attentive. The only time it took a while was to get extra water and to get a check. The rest of the experience was good and pretty unusual. The area we were seated at was pretty packed but we still felt like the only people there. It was quite relaxing and romantic. read more

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Good things: 1: Very good ambiance 9/10 Bad things: 1: food taste too salty overall. The salt is overpowering all the courses. Won't ever go back because the food is meh. 3/10 2: service is mediocre consider this is a 1 star Micheline restaurant. 5/10 3: Hidden fee. They advertise the course to be 150 but then there is also a 4% LA health fee which is calculated into the total meal cost. They also charge $25 if you want steak. so 150+(steak and health fee) turned into 200. And you have to pay a percentage of tips based on your whole bill. 2 people will be 120 dollars more out of their sneaky charge. Overall, if you like to experience the environment and have some extra money to spend then this place is ok. I don't think it was worth if you want good food. read more

Unfortunately we had a terrible experience at this restaurant. While everyone else has mentioned, this place is beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous design that truly transports you to another place. This is what the stars are going towards. But this is a restaurant.. where the food and service are the main factors in determining enjoyment. We came for brunch and our waitress right from the get go was aloof, unprofessional and just simply unpleasant. When we sat down, someone asked if we wanted still or sparkling water. 20 mins later, no water. I had to flag someone down. Someone finally brings water- but it's sparkling, not still as we had told our waitress. Just a mess. Brunch is a two course pre fix with supplemental options. Our waitress got 2 out of our 4 selections wrong. Not sure how that's possible. We ordered 2 of their sparkling wine cocktails and they make them at the table. I was literally shocked when the girl put one shot of sparkling wine in the glass then proceeded to add a few other juices. I was waiting for her to top off these drinks but no, she was done. The size of these "cocktails" were an absolute joke. We didn't say anything but I absolutely wouldn't order them. Now the food- nothing we had was enjoyable. The descriptions alone were so ridiculous and pretentious, I should have known. The food is overly fussy but lacking in execution and taste. I had the "golden eggs" as my main and it was literally two overdone pouched eggs with peas and foam. Then we had the potatoes and hearth cake as supplementary items. The potatoes were sad little deflated dinosaur egg looking sacks with a sauce they served on the side that was lackluster. Then the hearth cake was dry and completely unenjoyable. We did not finish either. Back to the waitress. After she took our order, she never came to the table ever again. One of the worst servers we have personally had. At these prices? At this level restaurant? I had to stop her to actually receive our check. Horrible. We won't ever return. read more

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Let me start off by saying dining at Meteora is an EXPERIENCE. Once my party and I figured out how to open the door, we were greeted by the host and transported to... what I can best describe as a tropical safari- without the humidity. The music, the uniforms, the plants, the lighting. All of it came together making the perfect ambiance. They serve a pri-fix menu so make reservations in advance. Everything was perfectly coursed out and came out in a timely manner. I do suggest that you place all your drink orders in at the start. After our first round it was tough flagging down our server to place an order and even longer waiting for it to be delivered. Since we wanted to enjoy their cocktail menu, we had opted to not go with their drink pairing so I'm sure that threw a wrench in their process. The food was to-die-for. Artfully presented, with interesting and complex flavors. I'm sure their menu changes, but if you have the opportunity I suggest ordering the dry aged duck. It was flavorful, tender, and each bite a different experience with each of the tropical fruits read more

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Came to Meteora to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary with their Chile Wine pairing dinner. All the dishes were delicious, service was spot on, decor was beautiful. Each dish was creative, innovative, well explained and tasted good. The wine pairing definitely complimented the meals very well. I always enjoy it when the wine profile changes after taking a bit of food. Since this was a limited time offering, Ii won't go into each dish, but they were all uniquely good on their own. So why 4 stars instead of 5? Well, when one spends this much for a dinner, the expectation is perfection. The pumpkin dish was not warm enough. It should have been a little bit hotter and tasted like it was sitting for a bit before being served. The rice dish, on the other hand had great temp, but the rice was too stuck to the bottom of the bowl and couldn't be removed. Also, the seating we had was in the back corner and really squeezed in. There was a plant hanging in front of my face during the night and the only way to get up from the table was to push it aside. All in all a great meal, and I look forward to returning for another celebration in the future! read more

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Lush, innovative spot with great ambiance. Came here for my birthday dinner with family and had a really nice evening. We opted to order a la carte rather than doing the pre-fixe menu, and I preferred that since we were able to try the things we wanted, including the sweet potato (my favorite dish) and scallops. Each dish brought out was like a presentation and made it more fun. We got to sample some of the Filipino salt used, watched them assemble our duck and fish dishes, and also whip up the risotto. We ended the meal with a chocolate dessert and blew out a candle in some stones for my birthday (a first for me). Overall, a great spot for a special occasion or for a romantic night out. read more

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Hands down one of my more memorable dinning in LA experiences. When you first walk Thru the door, you're greeted with the vibes of Tulum. The Decor embodies effortless minimalism with a focus on the natural surroundings of jungle and sea, think driftwood and bird nests. At first I was nervous that the restaurant was purely an Instagram backdrop, but then I tried the food and heavens no! It was fabulous! We sat at the chefs table in the back, which is for parties of 6 or more. The epic tasting menu caters to everyone, including vegetarians and pescatarians. There's also an a la Carte section with items you can add on, which we did (I'd say don't because you will be extremely full however some of add-ons are just an absolute must! There's also a juice pairing for those that don't want the wine pairing. A couple good call outs (sadly I'm limited to 10 photos so some are not shown) Starters - CRUDO OF WILD PACIFIC MOONFISH* red maradol papaya, smoked oil, tomato seeds, asin tibuok -- the flavors were amazing - ASIN TIBUOK - mentioned above, this is (per Wikipedia since I probably won't do it justice) a rare Filipino artisanal sea salt from the Boholano people made from filtering seawater through ashes; here they create it inside of a hollowed out coconut and then peel away some of the skin. For the crudo portion, they shave some onto a small plate to also try alone. Very very cool - SUN GOLD TOMATOES smoked almond cream, boiled peanuts, grilled shelling beans, gooseberries -- it's hidden under a blossom, be sure to have a little of everything in the same bite to get all the flavors - "RISOTTO" OF JOB'S TEARS caramelized lettuce, aged sheep's milk cheese, macambo beans, serrano chili -- definitely unique; not my personal favorite but makes for an interesting experience Main entree: CHOICE OF: - PACIFIC STRIPED BASS nightshades, hoja santa, smoked tomato tea - very light and perfect if you're one with a small appetite - ACORN FED PORK - library of peppers, spiced prunes - omgggg the flavors are amazing! It has a butter sauce that will have you wanting more - BEEF RIBEYE runner beans, smoked rhubarb sambal, tamarind AGED DAIRY COW $35 or GRASS/FED WAGYU $60 -- while I typically always get the wagyu, this time We opted for the aged dairy cow. Y'all! I seriously could not get enough. It's flavorful, tender, and literally should not be shared (jk, share at your own risk) Dessert RIO ACARA WILD CACAO amazon cacao "cake," light cucumber cream, fig leaf, jungle peanuts - highly recommend taking a bite of everything together or it will be a bizarre dish A La Carte items that we tried - FLAME SEARED OYSTERS* (3PC) flaming beef fat, smoked tomato compote, allspice - delicious and would do again - SANTA BARBARA SEA URCHIN caramelized plantain dumpling, whipped creme fraiche, jicama, aji amarillo - would probably pass on this one; it was super yummy, just by the end of the meal, I was so full. It's a small bite, but stomach real estate is a real thing - BURNT MURASAKI YAM smoked trout roe, sauce of grass-fed butter and yeast, cucumber, grilled hazelnuts - I wish this item were on the main menu instead of the risotto tears, that's how much I loved this yam! Highly highly recommend if you like the ogre diners above. I would definitely return to this restaurant read more

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Super romantic and modern place. It was my birthday dinner and we chose the tasting menu and every dish was different and memorable. The bar side looks super pretty and I will definitely come back for happy hour. A must try for sure. read more

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Loved the interior and the amazing food. Me and my friend ordered plates from the bar and had amazing cocktails and whiskey read more

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If you want to feel like you've escaped LA for a culinary experience come here. This restaurant is such a vibe, the food is amazing basically art in plates and bowls all beautifully presented and delicious with thought into the whole process to take you on this journey. The service was impeccable, and the staff is as committed to facilitating your journey course for course. It's really is a team effort. Cocktails made from all natural ingredients are not as sweet but that's ok because no drink should be a sugary mess. Cocktails are well balanced and beacuse they aren't uber sweet the other flavors really get a chance to shine through. This is a higher price point but if you love food and food experiences this is a must try. Side note: the entrance looks like a birdsnest you wouldn't think there's a restaurant here but there is just push the door rotates open. Also I didn't take pictures cause this was a more serious dinner outing and also a camera would have taken me out of the experience. read more

Opted for the 5 course experience for a friend's birthday - we LOVED our time! This place is so undercover. The front looks like a vortex of sticks... inside is beautiful, sexy, intimate. The lobby smells like you're next to a waterfall. Such a great spot. I love how you sit in a different part of the restaurant depending if you're going for a tasting menu or a la cart, etc. We got seated in the atrium - so beautiful. Words and pictures do not do it justice, you have to see it for yourself. The courses came out pretty quickly, but we still ate a normal pace and took around 3 hours. Every dish portion-wise was inbetween small and regular, so the experience is SO worth it! Especially also being the "side restaurant" of a Michelin chef, every single thing we ate was amazing, the way it was presented to us was done with great care and consideration. My friend splurged to upgrade her entree to waygu. It was cooked perfectly medium rare, was delicious! Other unusual pairings and some intense flavors made this such a great and interesting meal and experience. We each had a drink and enjoyed throughout our meal. Everything was perfect. I've been raving to friends and family about it since my visit and can't wait to bring them in sometime soon, hopefully. Valet was $15 and you can pay with cash or credit card. Booked through opentable, confirmed 3xs before time of arrival. Makes me curious to try Vespertine! read more

This place is an unforgettable experience. It's what you'd expect from a Michelin-starred chef who owns Vespertine, but with a fun twist. The entry, bar, sitting area, and dining atrium are gorgeous and lush. It's a prelude to the full sensory experience that will be served course by course. The food is amazing. Each dish has its own layer of tastes, many surprising combinations. Ultimately, what I loved was the slightly smoky slightly spicy thread that tied together the evening's regular tasting menu. I really wanted to try the full tasting but it was full! See the photos for our courses. If you're a non drinker, they have a phenomenal juice pairing that is quite unique. Valet behind the restaurant. Dress is looking fabulous. It's a perfect place for a date or a celebration. read more

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Return Again 3rd Time. Tonite Dinner Collaboration w Alain Giraud. Very Very Delicious. Sooo Much Enjoyable. read more

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Created by Michelin Star Chef Jordan Kahn, Meteora is a beautiful new edition to LA; but sadly, that is where the excitement stops. Their website describes the restaurant as "a holistic restaurant experience that takes diners on a multi-sensory journey through nature, creativity, and discovery" and you can tell they really paid attention to every detail in curating such experience. I dined at Meteora on a Thursday night, the dinning room was moderately busy and there was music playing (soft, healing retreat vibes) but it was still relatively quiet, which I didn't love. I felt like the tables next to us could hear our conversation. The restaurant itself is GORGEOUS, from the seating to the restroom! It reminds me of Tulum meets Kim Kardashian's Bel Air mansion (google her decor). They only offer a tasting menu ($75pp on weekdays/ $95pp on weekends) which provides four courses, including dessert. Every item on the menu comes with some charred, charcoal, or "burnt" ingredient. This was odd and overdone and it mostly detracted from the overall flavor of the dishes. We chose the waygu beef as one of our proteins (add'l $35) and were highly disappointed as it was very chewy. We were also disappointed with our dessert - and we tried them both. All in all, the food left more to be desired. I did enjoy my cocktails though - they were light and refreshing :) The customer service was incredible. The way each server (we have about 5) explained the dish they delivered to our table was very impressive and helped make the experience special. In short, Meteora is an experience, just not an appetizing one! Another reviewer referred to this experience as "elevated primitive dining" and I couldn't agree more (LOL). By the end of our meal, my date and I looked at each other and questioned if we should stop by In-n-Out on the way home. If you are looking for a restaurant that is just as trendy with better food, Ka'teen might be the place for you. However, if you simply enjoy trying new restaurants as an "experience" and don't really mind being disappointed by the food, give Meteora a try. I did notice that they have a small bar - although it was closed during my visit - so it may be a great idea to stop by for drinks and a vibe. Valet($15) or street parking (meter) is available. read more

Meteora - Wild Pacific Halibut - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very cool experience overall. It's like you're in Tulum, but you're on Melrose Ave, lol. So LA. The food is phenomenal. The ambience is amazing. The service is unmatched. Summer was so nice, very cool yet comforting energy. The many flavors of the food are very unique. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what you're eating, which makes it a cool experience. Everything was great, except I didn't care for the sauce on the steak. You're getting Michelin star quality of service and food since the chef has Michelin stars from other restaurants, so it's only a matter of time before this restaurant receives Michelin stars. Really cool experience. 10/10 recommended!! read more

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Beautiful dining experience we were fortunate to have a loved one gift this experience and it was generous. Pricey, but felt so worth it! Like the spa experience of dining, from the atmospheres, to the food, to the pairings, to the service. read more

Ohhh man where do I even begin? The beautiful door that leads into the restaurant. The tulum mood, including the music. The desert-y feels. The plates, utensils, even the menus. Super well thought-out. The hostess Joy lives up to her name. She is such a joy and a sweetheart, we just thank her for her good vibes. Summer, you beautiful human. Our server Summer was most attentive and wonderful, knowledgeable, and just incredibly hospitable. We were taken care of VERY well that night. The food runners/presenters were amazing at explaining every detail of everything we devoured. And the food. I mean... wow. My sister-friends and I have had the best times eating together for years, and this just had to be one of the best experiences ever. So good, that we had to talk to the manager to thank him and all the wonderful staff who genuinely seemed HAPPY to be working together. Parking (good luck) if you find any street parking. Please beware of Melrose parking signs. Valet is only $15. Better that than a ticket or towing! Now for the best part, the food: My favorite was the yam. It ended up being somewhat like a pudding and it was the BEST party in my mouth I've ever had. Also really loved my perfect wagyu steak (my mouth is watering as I'm describing this). The fish that my friends had as well was absolutely amazing. The soup that it was sitting in has the best flavor. The scallops! Ohhh the scallops. So good. So fresh. The beef tartare was also a winner. The drinks were perfect as well! Erosus was my fave. I like the fresh, sort of sour taste. It was refreshing. Zea is perfect for whiskey lovers. Desert is great for those with strong, dry palates (hence the name! Not to be confused with deSSert. That's sweet. Desert as in DRY sandy dunes). Thank you all who make this place as magical as it is. Hats off to chef Jordan Khan. LITERALLY EVERYTHING on the menu is something to have. I can't wait to come back. So much thought was put into this place and it damn well shows and tastes like it. I appreciate this place so much! See you all soon! read more

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I really wanted to love this place but, I have to say I walked away feeling "meh". We did the tasting menu for a friend's birthday and this experience took 3 hours. This mostly consisted of just waiting for the food to come out. The portions are extremely small and priced extremely high. The steak was an additional $35 for 2 slices on-top of the $125 tasting menu fee per person. Now, this place is an experience. The staff are incredibly educated and definitely take you on a tour of the food. The presentations are gorgeous. The Pacific Moonfish dish was by far my favorite, the flavors were incredible. The Burnt Yam was good, interesting. The Pasture-raised Beef Ribeye was subpar. For dessert they gave us a deconstructed banana split that again, was interesting, yummy, but wouldn't be a must have dessert. Again, I really wanted to love this place but was super deflated when leaving. The ambiance is gorgeous, the staff are all amazing, but the tasting menu left me feeling like I went on a date with a really hot guy who was trying hard to impress me and I was just like... not into it. I'd love to go back and try their full menu. Maybe the experience fell short because we were in a party of 11? Also, if you do the tasting menu with a large group, they only allow you to pay with one credit card. Keep that in mind if you are planning on splitting the bill! read more

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TL:DR - Very unique restaurant! Delicious food pairings, beautiful interior design, great friendly staff! A must try. How to describe Meteora? It's one part jungle, one part chill, and two parts mysterious. This is the type of restaurant that encapsulates the LA dining experience in the most unique and delicious ways. Meteora is a non-descript building sitting at the corner of Melrose and Citrus Ave. The only sign that it's a restaurant is the wicker so tastefully sculpted around the entrance to look like a hobbit door. (You'll know what I mean when I get there.) Here is where the experience truly begins, because even opening the door is different. I won't spoil it for you. Walking in, you are greeted by a beautiful space of natural light beaming through the ceiling, casting its glow across a jungle of plants, and softly shaped plaster walls. Visually it puts me at ease instantly. There is an inside and outside seating area, but they're both technically inside. I would suggest the outside area where there is a huge open skylight with a generous amount of vegetation in the middle beneath it. But enough about the interior, what about the food? They offer a tasting menu of 4 dishes for $75. It's an incredible experience of unique food pairings that you'd never think go together, but when it hits your tongue, you wonder why no one has done that before. We ordered: STONINGTON SCALLOP hearth-roasted pineapple, longaniza oil, habanero ash -This really kicked off the meal with a bang! They come around with a roasted pineapple, slice off chunks of it, while describing to us what we're eating. The smell of the grilled pineapple along with the slight saltiness of the seafood really gets the stomach growling. The flavor of the dish was the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory. The scallops are from the coast of Maine, and due to the cold waters there, they are sweeter than warm water scallops. The real highlight of the dish was the habanero ash, it immediately gives all of it a smoky flavor without overpowering the food. BURNT YAM yeast butter emulsion, smoked trout roe, red maradol papaya, grilled hazelnuts -Visually this dish might make people hesitate, but once they try it, they'll forget it even mattered. The yam is so soft and sweet, that it's basically pudding. The roe has a savoriness that stands out amongst all the flavors. The hazelnut has hints of truffle, due to the farm where they are grown, has wild truffles in the ground! The yeast butter has a light creaminess to it that really brings all the flavors together. Overall the impact of the dish is indescribable. You can choose between the halibut or the duck breast. My gf went with the halibut, and myself with the duck. WILD PACIFIC HALIBUT mustard leaf, turnips, heirloom bananas, praline of smoked chiles, spruce -I only had a couple bites of this, but it tasted like a sweet custard. It sounds ridiculous I know, but it tasted anything but like halibut, and it was amazing. 21-DAY AGED DUCK BREAST smoked beets, roasted cacao, grilled chicory leaf, duck caramel -The duck was packed with flavor! Smokey, savory, and slightly firm. It reminded me more of dry aged pork belly, than a duck. It was incredibly delicious and paired with the fruits (kiwi, guava, mango, mame, etc.) and duck caramel, this dish was the pinnacle of the meal. So well balanced and mouth wateringly good! I have never had a duck dish like this before. WHOLE MANDARIN SORBET tiger nut mousse, young coconut, woodruff-almond pastry, parsnip milk -The sorbet felt like a cloud in my mouth, but with the purest flavor of mandarin possible. It was sweet with a little bit of tanginess. There was a nice balance of texture between the sorbet, the young coconut, and the nuts. It was a nice refreshing end to the meal! This was extra stuff that we ordered and it came out between the scallops and the yams. CARROT-FED BEEF TARTARE emulsion of smoked bone marrow, pickled yellowfoot mushrooms, vinaigrette of toasted seeds and dried chiles, grilled cinnamon bark -The tartare had a nice flavor of beef, but not meaty, if you know what I mean. Combined with the vinaigrette it was out of this world. While eating it, the flavors would oscillate between the meat and the tartness of the sauce and it just put me into a wonderful tailspin. HEIRLOOM BROWN RICE crisped in black clay with a light glaze of sea lettuce, organic egg yolk, charred onion, topped with black truffles. -This was probably the weakest of all the dishes, but it was still delicious! The rice paired with the truffle shavings was so divine. It's sweet, it's savory, it's just everything you could want. Overall, I did not expect anything coming into Meteora, but when I left my head was in outer space. The food blew away my preconceptions of what pairs well together and it instilled in me an adventurous spirit to try more unique foods! Definitely try out Meteora if you get a chance! read more

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Omg this place is amazing. I feel like I am at an upscale festival with the food, ambiance and soundtrack. I need the soundtrack for this restaurant. The service is amazing. We got pre dinner cocktails, wine pairing and added on the prawns. I AM SO THANKFUL THEY HAVE A WINE PAIRING NOW. TBH I was not a fan of this place when it first opened bc I didn't like the food much and the alcohol was maybe 3 kinds of wine? They didn't even have a full bar yet. I'll never forget the guy next to me saying. I'm paying $500 for this meal and I can't get a martini?" The tasting menu is ONLY $75. That is a STEAL considering the level and quantity of food. There is a wine pairing and also a nonalcoholic pairing which I always appreciate despite never getting it myself. It's truly so decadent but also really reasonably priced for what I think is the best kept secret for Michelin star tasting menu. I thought Baroo was great at $110. Can't wait to go back for dinner & brunch! read more

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based on the food and nothing else. it's fine if you like the taste of burnt and charred everything. the scallops were refreshing but everything else was too much and overpowering. it was heavy in a way that made you feel full, not in the good way read more

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Chic, interesting, and creative vibes here. I came on a Monday night for my anniversary with my husband. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. This restaurant has valet which is great. At the entrance, you can see right away how much attention to detail has been made at this restaurant. It is truly transformed into something like a jungle in Tulum or Bali. The menu is just as interesting and detail oriented. The waiters are friendly and very helpful in guiding you through your dining experience. My husband is vegan and they were able to make some modifications so that he could enjoy as well. We had a salad, the plantain plate, truffle pasta, scallops, and lobster fried rice. These aren't just dishes that are given to you as a waitress walks away, it's an experience, with the waitress sort of guiding you through what to anticipate on each dish. All of the dishes were absolutely delightful. It's hard to describe, so I just recommend a visit. read more

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All 3 star goes to the ambiance and the vibes. I have to say it is gorgeous inside. Definitely one of a kind experience. Food is such a disappointment, it was horrible enough that I do not want to go back. Drinks were also bad. We've ordered Oyster - 3/5 For the price it was def not worth it. You can find it anywhere with a better flavor. Golden eye snapper - 2/5 It's just raw fish with pineapple, and they don't really go together. Heirloom pears - 2/5 For the price and the experience, it is not worth at all. Sweet potato flat bread - 2/5 There nothing special about this dish, the sauce they provided does not go well together. Lobster rice - 1/5 It taste like medicine. That weird sweet taste throws me off. Would I go back to this place? No read more

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