Beautiful restaurant right off Melrose. Great place for date night. If you get seated at the table, you have to get a 5 or 7 course meal. On the weekends it's 7 course only. They made an exception for my partner for a La carte as she wasn't feeling well. Natalie is an awesome manager and her team provided excellent service. The food however was a bit over hyped and I'd give it a 7/10. Could be because I'm not a duck person. read more

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Went for an anniversary dinner and we were treated to extra dishes, a ceremonial display, and a hand-written note. Waiters were so kind and worked so hard to make our experience great. Food was a hit as it is every time! :) thanks so much to the team for the extra bit of love. We had a wonderful night! read more

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Ordered the chef's omakase. Food and cocktail were aight! Wasn't a fan of the dessert What was good was the exceptional service for a birthday dinner. Was not expecting a card to be provided from them haha Very cool atmosphere and vibes when walking in. read more

Went there ystd it was an amazing experience The ambiance is fantastic. Very unique dinning environment. It's like dining in a jungle. Service is warm. You can sense the sincerity of the waitors. You genuinely feel welcome. Food is also amazing. 6 course menu seems short but was well balanced. First three courses are excellent and the Pekin duck is prob one of the best duck meat I ve ever had. Highly rec that over wagyu or steak. Have to mention the dessert. Extremely creative and bold selection for the second dessert course. The grilled pineapple was a perfect hit for the whole course. Don't recommend the supplements. Both the risotto and the avocado aren't worth to add. They are good but I d say the stuff from the menu are better. read more

Amazing food! Amazing experience. I remember very little of exactly what we ate (ingredients) but remember the flavor and experience of each dish! The one dish with a mushroom broth was to die for. The day boat scallops were my fav. We got the hybrid drink pairing and loved the wines, cocktail, beer and juice. The servers walking around with burning sage and the decor and the plants make this place a top contender on my list. We just ate at Atomix in NYC and this place, the service, organic foods, and experience placed this restaurant at a solid #2 on our list. read more

Meteora - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First fine Michelin star restaurant in LA, great introduction to the fine dining experience. First the inside of the restaurant has such a cool vibe, gives a tulumesque atmosphere in a quieter setting. The food was incredible, I tend to eat larger portions so was worried I'd be starving after, but their menu was more than enough, and the food tasted incredible. Great food, amazing service, and all for a reasonable price for a Michelin grade restaurant. Would highly recommend to any food lovers out there read more

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If you want an exceptional, creative fine dining experience in Los Angeles, Meteora is the place to get it. Matt B. and I went for a date night last month, and our dinner was genuinely amazing. We went on a Friday night a few weeks after Meteora received its Michelin star. The reservation was easy to get, and the restaurant was busy but never full while we were there. Meteora took over the old Auburn/Hatfield's space on Melrose, and I'm guessing it costs quite a lot of money to operate. I hope the Michelin star gives it enough of a boost to keep the lights on. There was some kind of fragrant wood burning by the entryway, providing a moody welcome to the beautiful, woo-woo chic interior, decorated not unlike the serial killer's lair in the first season of True Detective. We got a table in the lounge and service was great. Our waiter Gina took good care of us throughout our visit. We bookended our dinner with two rounds of drinks, and I'd definitely recommend doing this if you like interesting cocktails. We started fruity and light, with the Cosmosus and the Desert Mango. The Cosmosus mixed kiwi, verbena, pineapple, yuzu, destilado de pulque, and artisanal mezcal; the Desert Mango pisco, sotol, overripe mango, osmanthus flower, and aji amarillo chile. We ended with the Galium and the Ancient Old Fashioned, both on the boozier side. The Galium was made with black currant, single-malt scotch, ancestral corn whiskey, sherry, candycap, and woodruff; the Ancient Old Fashioned with whiskey, aged rum, ancient purple corn, dark spices, lime, and sacred pepper leaf. Excellent across the board. Meteora's menu appears to change often, but they do one multi-course omakase a night, with very little room for variation. The only decisions we had to make were a) what to drink and b) whether to swap in California dairy cow for the duck course for a $25 supplement (we opted against and were very happy with that choice; it seemed like the beef was just there for people who don't eat duck). We opted for the wine pairing, and this was lovely. Solid pours of five thoughtfully selected wines: a Spanish white for the first couple of courses, a Chilean white for the next two, a Chablis with the fish, an Italian red with the duck, and a sweet Spanish wine with dessert. Including the amuse bouche and a small bite at the end, our dinner spanned nine courses. The pace was brisk, all of the food arriving in about a 90-minute window, but somehow, it didn't feel rushed. Dinner kicked off with a small spectacular bowl of Arava melon with kelp chip, spruce needle, and bird's eye chili dressed with a cool broth of macadamia milk, melon seed, and habanero. I had no frame of reference for this dish and could not believe how delicious it was. This was more or less my reaction to everything I ate at Meteora. Next was a gorgeous crudo of aged Pacific moonfish with gooseberry, horseradish, and an aji amarillo sauce with passionfruit. It was finished with some kind of special salt carved off of a rock. I'm not even sure how to describe the grilled Job's tears (if you Google that phrase, the only thing that comes up is Meteora) with embered snap peas, stone fruit, and smoked almond. Job's tears, a kind of grain, were cooked tender and nutty, and they came with juicy peach and a creamy almond tofu, with a shaving of blackened lime on top. I remember this dish like a vivid but slippery dream. Then there was burnt murasaki yam with yeast butter, smoked trout roe, and maradol papaya. This was outrageously good, the yam, roe, and papaya served side by side in a pool of yeasted rice butter finished with cilantro and chives. I don't know what they could have done to the yam and papaya to get them to taste like that. You'd think that after all this, a slab of fish would be boring, but the golden eye snapper was yet another highlight of the meal. The snapper was perfectly cooked, with a relatively simple presentation--a little smoked chile, heirloom banana, turnip, and yacon vinaigrette. We often get the duck at nice restaurants, and Meteora's dry-aged duck is the best one we've had in recent memory. Juicy and flavorful, served with grilled chicory, heirloom sesame, tamarind, and aji panca, a mild Peruvian pepper. The desserts were intriguing, if not as outright marvelous as the savory fare. First, there was sweet potato ice cream with golden raspberry and aged rum, finished with sea buckthorn mist and a little salt. Then there was a ganache of wild Amazonian cacao with Andean grains, tonka bean, and a coconut cucumber dust. The most memorable sweet was the last course of the night: glistening slivers of criollo mango with makrut lime leaf and Celestún sea salt. Meteora is expensive, but if you like eating at fancy restaurants, you've almost certainly paid more for less exceptional meals. This was the most mind-bendingly brilliant dinner I've had all year. I look forward to going back for whatever new slate of marvels they have on tap. read more

The ambience is amazing. It feels like you're transported to a jungle-y type of place but very posh. Customer service was awesome. The staff were all nice and friendly. We had the 8 course tasting menu. Great for date night or special occasions. The restaurant just got 1 Michelin star. Chef Jordan Kahn was so creative and his imagination expressed in his food was astonishing. Too much to explain everything we ate as it is intricately created. The restaurant is vegetarian and vegan friendly. The pictures will tell for itself. Definitively a must. read more

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Meteora is my second favorite restaurant, first would be vespertine. The interior is beautiful and the servers go around with incense during the tasting menu experience. The duck was delicious. I enjoyed it so much at the end we asked to go to try the bar menu! The staff are all very kind and the food was delicious 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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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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Romantic, flavorful, and unforgettable -- a true culinary experience Meteora is an absolute gem on Melrose -- the perfect spot for a romantic date night. The ambiance is stunning and intimate, with a beautifully curated atmosphere that makes you feel like you've stepped into another world. Every dish was exceptional -- so many interesting, layered flavors that surprised and delighted us. You can really taste the creativity and passion in every bite. The menu is thoughtfully designed, and the service was warm and attentive without being intrusive. It's not just a dinner -- it's an experience. Elegant, exciting, and full of flavor. Highly recommend for a special night out! read more

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

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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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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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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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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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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Perfect experience. Had 5 course prix fixe meal, words don't describe it well enough. Food, service, ambiance, all perfect.

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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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 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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First of all must say Meteora was my favorite restaurant and giving 3 stars is making me uncomfortable cause the food and experience is just beyond! I love it here, the interiors, the ambiance everything is so beautiful and authentic, that's why I wanted to celebrate my 30th birthday. We had a couple of cocktails and then got the weekend food tasting menu and mixed with wine pairing. On the pricier side, but for my birthday everyone was stoked to try the delicious food and wine tasting sound like the best option! Scallops and burnt yam is two of my favorites. We also added 2 portions of caviar and tartar. They're so goo as well. Everyone got a different main, so we had a chance to try different proteins. Everything was amazing! Great food, great ambiance. Another favorite moment was the unique candle experience. They bring these stones on fire and serve 2 different desserts. The little mushroom balls were so cute and original. Our table had a big lamp, which made the experience a bit difficult as it was giving heat. Everything until here is perfect and deserves over 5 starts. The problem was our waiter, who was initially helping the table. First we didn't know any better and couple of our friends try to use the exit next to our table, his approach and warning was really direct and impolite. I understand where he's coming from, but at the end of the day we're your guests. His approach was not welcoming; I was still understanding as you know it's a hard environment to work with, there are a lot of people, it's stressful etc. but he totally lost me with the last behavior. The restaurant was empty and we're about to pay the bill and leave, and since it was my birthday, we wanted to get couple of pictures. Everyone except one table was gone, and so I wanted to get some pictures. Once I came back to the table, he was being rude, saying 'it is not a night club here.' He was being really rude. And the ironic part is, after I posted the picture and tag the restaurant, Meteora's Ig account liked it... I don't think on my birthday, as a big group of 6 people who paid more than $300 each would deserve such an attitude. Do i love this place? Yes! Do they need to train the staff accordingly? Absolutely! Everyone was nice, except the head of the team who was initially responsible to care of the guests and make sure everything is smooth and nice. 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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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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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

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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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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This is the most incredible tasting menu and a bargain for this caliber of food. Every dish is delicious, with beautiful presentation and good portion size. The ambiance is outstanding with comfortable booth seating. The service is top notch. Several wines at reasonable prices in half bottle sizes. Don't miss this restaurant if you are a foody. read more

Outstanding meal, outstanding service. 11/10 recommend. Every dish that came out was a hit. The ambiance is also great..

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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i never write reviews but came here to say for a restaurant that's supposed to be so high end and well, it gave me FOOD POISONING! their duck was barely even cooked and both my friend and I needed up getting sick from it. Absolutely ruined everything read more

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

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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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