Great decoration. Good server. Though the girl in the front desk totally ruined my night. read more

Meteora - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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When one enters a business establishment, one expects respect, quality, and honesty in exchange for their hard-earned money. This restaurant, however, failed on every front. The food lacked the care and flavor that speaks to the pride of its creators. It was as though the kitchen served what was convenient, not what was worthy. The service, too, carried an air of indifference, as though our presence was a burden rather than a valued contribution. In every aspect of life, people deserve excellence and respect--whether in a courtroom, a classroom, or a restaurant. This establishment should reflect on what it means to serve the community, not merely profit from it. I hope they will rise to the occasion in the future, because mediocrity is sad. read more

Tulum in the beetlejuice universe. Some interesting fine dining moments. Probably won't be back but don't regret the experience.

We went for the Tasting Menu, superb! The ambiance strongly reminded me of Tulum, even the smell :D read more

Meteora - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First things first, food tastes amazing. Super fresh and healthy and well balanced throughout. The night I went, it was a little busy so our appointment time got pushed back by ten minutes, but it wasn't a biggie. The ambiance is nice, but I think I had too high of an expectations here because its was smaller than I thought and it does smell very funky in here given that every dish is very fermented haha. I wouldn't be back, but glad I got to take off this from my must visit list! Couldn't take all the food pics since we wanted to enjoy the meal, but it was all very tasty! Hope this helps. read more

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We went to Meteora for our anniversary. The ambiance was wonderful and flows with the food so well. We had the 7 course meal. The meal started with a surprise little starter made with melon and a sauce that was delightful. Then we had the Weathervane Scallops that were wonderful. Next we had the Grilled Job's Tears which is one of their signature dishes. My husband enjoyed the Job's Tears, but the flavors and texture just weren't my thing. We also had the Burnt Murasaki Yam and the Alaskan Halibut which were both delicious. Then we had Heritage Guinea Hen. The skin was extremely tough and impossible for me to cut through, so it was a little hard to get to the meat but the meat inside was very good. Then for dessert we had the Pear Sorbet which was divine and the Wild Amazonian Cacao which was good, but a little odd for dessert. Overall the experience was very enjoyable. read more

Easy booking reservations on the OpenTable App for Thursday evening dinner. Great decor and hands down brilliant design. The cuisine for dinner service was unique, and carried many elements of surprise, but all in all lacked any satisfactory elements. Management was bothered by photography inside the restaurant- which we found obnoxious as there were no nearby guests to our table and we wanted to document our first experience. Our servers were accommodating and each dish was explained thoroughly; thus building hype for an anti-climatic journey from start to finish. Both alcoholic drinks and non alcoholic drinks were underwhelming. We added most of the available optional add ons to our pre-fixe Chef's Tasting menu and were disappointed throughout the courses. Meteora is undoubtedly one of a kind, but unfortunately not in a positive light. read more

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Came here Saturday night after long anticipation of trying this place out and let me tell you I was not disappointed at all! Not gonna lie, I thought that this restaurant would be more about the ambiance than the food but to my surprise not only the ambiance was amazing but so was the food! I loved the tropical earthy look of the restaurant it was such a vibe! The servers were all very attentive, professional, and friendly. It was a set 5 course meal and all the food was refined and filled with flavor. You can tell that they really use good quality products in their food. All in all I had an amazing experience and I will definitely be coming back again! read more

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Everything here was top notch. The food was some of the best gastronomic experience I've ever had. The way they brought out flavors and combined different ingredients and elements was extremely unique. The staff were all very knowledgeable about what they are serving us from the kitchen. The ambiance and decor was also very cool. Great spot for a date for that special person or people read more

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I usually won't write negative reviews on place's because I feel a sense of guilt publicly putting a business down, but this place left a bitter taste in my mouth, literally. Let's start off with saying that Meteora is very beautifully designed. It's got this whole tulum aesthetic, which is what got my attention in the first place. They get a star for their interior. Another plus was that they have friendly staff. Each member of staff we encountered was very nice, even accommodating us by moving us to a new table with a bit softer seating. Now let's get into why I would never go back. First off, every restaurant I go to, doesn't matter the type of food it is, I like to order a coke. I asked the staff member clearing our table if they served coke and he did a little chuckle and said "no, chef hates coke." Alright so I guess I'm stuck with the water and the horrible drink I ordered. We both hated our cocktails but didn't say a thing, because I hate to send things back. However usually staff notices when drinks go untouched and will follow up by asking how you like your drink, and no one here asked us. RED FLAG. Which brings me to my next point, NOT ONCE we're we asked, how we were enjoying the food, if something was wrong with the practically untouched courses that they were clearing, or anything at all! And trust me they noticed how untouched things were. Why were they untouched you may ask? We'll that was quite possibly some of the worst food I've ever tasted. I left with a horrible taste in my mouth and had to stop by a drive thru after to get some coke to attempt to wash it down. It was a prefixed 5 course meal (can't make substitutes) at $110 pp. We had the choice to add additional plates from a list of 4 options so we got two plates to try. Now I understand their menu rotates and changes and maybe I went on an off day, but when I tell you we left hungry after paying $460+ for dinner, then you can understand why I would NEVER give it a second chance. I did eat half of my main course which stripped bass (the butter they poured over it was horrible so I had to eat the untouched areas), and I also liked the morels which was the additional plate I chose to add; other than that no thank you. Another thing worth mentioning is that the main course the person I was with chose was the wagyu (which had an $35 extra charge), and if you don't like you'r steak to be rare just avoid it; they don't ask how you would like it cooked and it's rare. Chef decides that for you too apparently. I had really high expectations for this place and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. read more

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Dined on 1/7 for the weekend chef tasting and was severely disappointed and underwhelmed. Scallop - 4/5 This was a well balanced dish with the macadamia nut milk and was refreshing. Burnt Yam - 3/5 Nice caramelized crust on the yam but I felt the trout roe did nothing for the dish except add popping elements to it. Prawns - 2/5 Prawns were plain and seared over rocks and served with butter lettuce with a dab of chalky, flavorless green pepper sauce. This was such a disappointing dish and left much to desire. Sea Bass - 3/5 Again, nice crust on the fish but the fish itself and the fish was tender and juicy but the chili oil sauce they served with it was like dipping my fish into a flavorless red-stained oil. This sauce confused me. Wagyu Beef Tips - 3/5 Meat was pretty good but gotta disclose that it's not Japanese A5 wagyu, it's definitely American or Australian wagyu. It was served with a tart yogurt sauce and a tamarind sauce. It could've done without both sauces. Sourdough Bread with Tomato Jam - 2/5 The charred tomato jam tasted like charcoal and leather?! The best part of the dish was the bread and peanuts. Overall Experience - 2/5 We made reservations but did not get seated until 30 minutes after. What's the point of making a reservation then? Service was attentive and not too overwhelming. Servers are dressed in Birkenstocks and earth-toned aprons/clothes. Food was not worth the price we paid at the end of the meal. With a set tasting menu + 2 drinks it came out to $320 without tip. This is an overhyped restaurant and I'd only recommend this to my enemy. read more

The only reason they don't get 1 star is for the ambiance. We made a reservation and we waited another 20 mins to be seated. We had to wait and order a drink by the entrance, standing next to those obelisks rocks. What's the point for a reservation? They even ask for a CC when you make the reservation in case you don't show up; who do you think you are?! THE French Laundry Restaurant?! Whoever says food is great at this place is a snob! Yes, I said it! A snob! They have no idea what food means. This place is only good for Instagram and TikTok. Everything looks great on stories and photos because they do a good job with the presentation. My friends and I couldn't believe the tasteless plates. The only one that was kind of decent was a snapper. And the server had the audacity to check in with us and say "isn't that this meal changed your life" Bruh... Luckily, LA is full of people that want to look cool so you will stay in business, but you will never have quality guests return to your establishment. read more

The ambience is giving couture natural history museum. The service was superb. Our waitress Summer was lovely, attentive and so descriptive with the exotic primal menu. The food was delicious and presented in a beautiful way. The drinks unique and refreshing. Definitely recommend. New favorite restaurant read more

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Beautiful ambiance and respectful and professional staff! Really enjoyed my Birthday experience and will be going back again! read more

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We were there for birthday for tonight. We were seated and we got 4 course testing menu and started with the first course which was amazing. On the second course, we got fish and I had literally 4 bones in my small fish had that I could have choke ! This is 2 Michelin star restaurant, the server and manager came over said "so sorry" about my experience. Then instead them saying " your course will be on the house " they offered a glass of drink then coffee.. Disappointed. Food also wasn't that good considering this is 2 Michelin star restaurant. First course and dessert were the only good ones. read more

Went on v day w my gf. For a $550 meal, not worth it. Maybe it's just me, but I thought the food was too sweet and rich. Everything had the same sweet, sour, creamy profile. Too much sugar in the dishes for my liking. 20$ cocktails that despite all the buzzwords describing them taste not much better than throwing some vodka and oj in a glass. What I thought was kind of funny is that all the savory dishes were pretty sweet, then comes dessert and its almost entirely bland with this earthy Chinese herbal medicine taste. They get a couple stars because as other people have mentioned the decor is cool(I guess) and my gf got some photos which makes her happy. Would not go back would not recommend, there are a lot better ways to spend that kind of money. read more

The food is quite disappointing here, to be honest. You can get a much more interesting experience without the cost of a tasting menu at places such as Girl and the Goat. The only highlights were the charred spring peas with smoked cream and the coal-roasted yam (we ordered the yam in addition to the base tasting menu, per our server's recommendation). They really should have included the yam into the tasting menu because the rest of the food is mediocre. The dessert (some orange sorbet with young coconut) was awful. They need someone better to conceptualize their desserts. read more

I had an amazing experience here. We had a 5 course meal and because of the photos, thought maybe we would need another dish because the potions could possibly be small, but honestly, I was full by the third course. The delivery of food was incredible. All the staff was very well educated and super sweet. I would say this was possibly the best restaurant service I've experienced in LA. I was celebrating my anniversary with my partner and they wrote us a handwritten note wishing us a beautiful celebration. The decor and dishes were stunning, truly. Love this place and would definitely go back again. read more

The ambiance felt like we were stepping into another world. The food was so delicious and the service was really great! We will be dreaming about the burnt murasaki yam dish. So good! read more

This place looks like paradise for birds. I honestly thought the layout was a bit strange--not as cool as pictures paint it out to be. I will say the service was great, and everyone was extremely knowledgeable about every dish and ingredient, but it pretty much goes down south from there. To keep it short, the food has no rhyme or reason. We were brought out two shrimps on a rock with two pieces of lettuce. We had to eat with a chunky wooden fork and spoon, which was really not fun. I watched this poor girls food fall onto the floor while she struggled to assemble her lettuce wrap. I also opted in for the Wagyu at an extra charge, which was tough and lacked any flavor. I also refuse to believe that the raw scallops on a bed of weird banana purée was somehow thought of as a good idea. I really felt like Meteora was a good concept in theory, but ultimately just fell flat with the weird ingredients, and high price point for what you got. read more

We were a bit nervous about the one star reviews since we have tried really expensive restaurants that were absolutely not worthy (like HobbitOC) but this one I highly recommend, we went on a sunday night at 9 and place was still fairly busy. 5 Stars for decor (as everyone mentions). Taste of music(house) and volume was on point, it gives you the Tulum vibes. 5 stars for service, very attentive staff that explains every single thing you are tasting. 5 for food, even tho many people complain about the quantity, I think the quality was there. It's not a place to have a food coma but rather savor very different unique flavors in every bite. We got the four course menu ($95) and we shared the drink pairing ($75, keep in mind the portions are very small too), but overall our experience was positive hence my 5 stars. I forgot to mention we got a little extra bites of melon at the beginning and mango at the end and that was the cherry on top of our experience, happy customers right here! read more

I saw this place on Instagram and I had to come give it a try. Despite some of these bad reviews on here, I personally liked it a lot!! Starting off with parking, valet is $15 right in front or find street parking which is what we did. The entrance and inside ambiance/vibe was phenomenal. Sooooo Instagram worthy as they would say. We came on Friday which was chef's tasting menu which includes 5 course meal including dessert. The drinks were good but watered down. Aside from that, every appetizer, entree and even dessert was delicious. They were small portions but super tasteful and presentation was on point. My fave was the shrimp seared over hot stones. The chef def outdid himself with combining all the sauces in each dish. We also added crab with rice dish (forgot the name of it), it was super small and we could've went without it. But overall it was a very good dinner choice. Would def come back again!! read more

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Come on! A great dining experience at an accessible price. The creator of the cocktails is every bit as talented as Chef Jordan Kahn. I think four dishes could be too much food. As a couple we ordered 7 and still had a lot to take with us when we left via the funky side exit. I hope they decorate that hallway like the rest of the place. The smoked beef ribs, live scallop, porridge bread, and wild fire morels (!!!) left the biggest impressions on me. I see hints of all his other places (Red Medicine, Destroyer, Vespertine) in what I call the real heart of Melrose. Did I need to spend $19 on coffee from Yemen? No but I will again. I hope one day they have Cut Chôn from Vietnam (aka "Weasel Coffee" aka Kopi Luwak in Indonesia). There's a lounge area near the bar that would be great for late night walk ins. (Crap. $15 to valet because they have to rent a parking lot.) I hope they expand the cocktails and dessert menus. I hope the Red Medicine desserts (I.E.: Shaved Ice Of Redwood Stems) show up here in force (sorry Jordon I have strong memories of the past). read more

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Looks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Timing and pace: 5/5 Parking: 4/5 Food: 2/5 Drinks: 4/5 While I enjoyed the impression of the food. The flavors seemed a bit overcompensating. Started with Grilled oysters, which were my favor bite of the night. Starting strong like that definitely had me excited. As the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th arrived I was underwhelmed and confused by the texture and flavors. Each seemed to be missing a component The lightly fried head of the prawn would be my 2nd favorite bite. Overall Meteora would do well by taking a breathe and relaxing a bit. read more

The restaurant is BRILLIANT; GO. This review is for their brand new bar and lounge area. ALSO GO!!! Meteora had already become one of our favorite spots for undefinably delicious food in LA...and now they've opened the bar and lounge. WOW. The elegance and zen of their restaurant meet a phenomenal array of cocktails and shareable plates in a more laid back, connected surroundings with an atmosphere that adds something like an ultra-lounge feel...all without needing a reservation. We were delighted by their offerings, their vibes, and most importantly, their deep and earnest appreciation for our patronage. Jordan Kahn never fails to amaze and inspire; his staff never fails to impress, nor to anticipate and take care of our needs before we can even conceive of them. No reservations and anywhere within 10 miles of Melrose? Don't hesitate: the bar and lounge at Meteora are just as unmissable as Meteora itself! read more

During our afternoon café break, Claudio and Federico went out of their way to ensure that we had the best experience at Meteora. Sit inside and take a trip to the past. A great Miami experience. Thank you! read more

Meteora is definitely a spot that is a must try. I've been to both dinner where it was pre-fixed and also dinner where we chose items on the menu. Both are great in my opinion so many yummy things to try. I've also been there for brunch and I must say brunch is an absolute must try. It is a prefix menu as well and it is really no joke. Super tasty super delicious anyone you bring with you will be happy that you brought them with you lol. The ambience feels just right and the service is on point . I've been to the spot multiple times and I've been happy every time. read more

Worst place. They charge you full Price if you can't make it. I was charged $400 because I could not make the "experience" . I made the reservation 2 hours before and I tried canceling 1 hour before we due. I couldn't call direct because apparently customer service doesn't exist in hospitality establishments anymore. It's not like I cost the restaurant to loose money. They just took from me for doing nothing. It's not like a human took my reservation, asked me how my day was etc. So restaurants now don't even have to serve food to make money off customers. Fantastic. read more

Really good pre fixe multi course meal. Great decor and vibe inside, very earthy . It's really an experience . I recommend their drinks both cocktails and wine pairing . Definitely ask about more details during the food presentation and they'll be able to answer anything with great detail. Coffee and dessert was amazing too. read more

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I had a lovely dinner with my husband here a few weeks ago. I am such a critic when it comes to wait time. We had a reservation but arrived about 15 minutes early. They sat us at the waiting area by the bar and told us someone would come get our drink order. No one came. We asked the bar tender and he said we had to order with a waiter but then didn't alert a waiter to help us. I finally found a waiter and ordered our drinks after 15 minutes and right after they came and sat us. We also watched a few pairs come and get sat ahead of us but we were okay with that since we were early. However, all of this put the experience on SUCH bad foot to start. So why 5 stars? The waiter who I ordered our drinks from was very apologetic and then made sure we were very looked after for the entire rest of the experience. We ordered the chef's menu with no add ons and everything was delicious. We were more than full at the end. I've already recommend it to a few friends and I'm sure we will be back! read more

The food here is orgasmic, straight up! The flavor profile from the drinks to the appetizers, main entrees and desserts are simply magical. It's a preset menu but curated so well. Service was exceptional and the ambiance both day and night takes you somewhere else, Tulum perhaps. read more

Meteora - Poached eggs for breakfast - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I cannot rave about this place enough! From the friendly staff to the amazing ambiance to the mouth watering food. First, the drinks are so unique and tasty, nothing is overdone (though I wish they were slightly stronger; Im a lightweight and usually cant finish one drink but drank two and still felt sober). The setting takes you to such a tranquil, peaceful garden where they have aroma smoking through the dining room; a true rainforest. Second, the staff were all amazing. Everyone was so happy and polite, explaining every dish. I love going places where I feel they let their staff be themselves. Make sure to say hi to Dillan at the bar and the servers we had were awesome (didnt get their names unfortunately but one had brunette hair and the other had a golden retriever tattoo on her arm). Last, the food was PHENOMENAL. Every dish was so playful, cooked to perfection and full of flavor. The amount of creativity and artistry was almost too good to eat. If you're a true foodie then this place is a MUST. Ive been to French Laundry (twice) and Meadowood and I can say this is the closest competitor in LA thus far. The parking is 15$ for valet, the meal is 75$ T-TH and 95$ F-SUN, average drink is 16$. Overall we spend about $350 for two with two drinks each. One thing to keep in mind, this place is not very kid friendly. Definitely for adults only; date nights, birthdays, business meetings, etc. Will definitely be back once the menu changes and cant wait to see what comes next! read more

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Do you enjoy eating with a rough wooden fork and spoon and no knife? Meteora is for you! Do you think there is nowhere near enough macrame in modern design? Meteora is for you! Do you find searching for tiny blobs of the advertised squid buried under pineapple and grapefuit chunks exhilerating? Meteora is for you! Do you love trying to identify thick brown paste tasting vaguely of garden soil? Meteora is for you! Is no meal complete without inedible palm fronds and bark littering your plate? Meteora is for you! And when your check comes and the $165 prix fixe meal you opted for has swelled to $275 in add-on mystery charges, do you delight in handing over your credit card to the grinning server/actor? Then, by all means, Meteora is for you. read more

We had a reservation for 8 for Mother's Day around 3pm. The place is really cute outside and inside! You can valet but we parked in the neighborhood across the street and walked over. Since we were a large party we got a pretty private room away from the rest of the main dining area. They offered a prix fixe menu where we select 1/2 appetizer and 1/3 entrees that are no extra charge. They offered two more choices (waygu and truffle dumplings) for an extra $25/35. I got the one they claim was sweeter and came with papaya and I got the avocado dish for my entree. I did not enjoy the appetizer lol it was weirdly salty with coconut, but the papaya was really good and sweet. The avocado dish was delicious!! They also gave us free (very delicious) bread, but I think it was because our food took FOREVER to come out. We also ordered some stuff outside of the prix fixe menu like a potato dish and the bacon...The staff members were stellar! So friendly and they explained all their unique dishes to us. I would definitely say the experience was unique - their food was unlike anything I've had before! read more

Came here for a birthday dinner. Service was good, nice ambience but food was mediocre for an expensive place. I've had way better food. They paid more attention to the presentation than the actual food. Good for IG blogger lol. I almost felt like they tried so hard to be LA/exclusive but didn't work. Inside is cute but I don't think I'll be returning. read more

Oh my! This is quite the dinner experience here. Beautiful space, fabulous food, wonderful service, definitely a wow experience overall. I've been telling all my friends about it. The drama starts at that magical entryway and stays consistent all the way through. Cannot wait to go back! read more

Celebrated my partner's birthday here and it was such a wonderful experience. The entrance and space felt like an Architectural Digest episode, whilst still tucked away. Almost missed it when trying to find the building in the evening (very demure,very mindful). Walked in and felt like I was whisked away to Tulum. Some places are overstimulating and dis-regulating to your nervous system, this place regulated my nervous system. The service, ambiance, presentation, as well as the dishes were incredible. We did the chef's tasting. We were stuffed by the end. I remember having these delicious prawns on a sizzling plate, charred yams with smoked trout roe, it was so buttery and yummy, wagyu tartare and a few other items. We were so present in the moment enjoying ourselves, I forgot to take photos and wished I did, as everything was truly a work of art. read more

I had my birthday here and it was such a delicious, fun experience! I love going to Tulum so this was a beautiful ambiance to have dinner at. We went on a Friday night and did the chef's tasting menu and everything was SOOO flavorful and tasty. We also did the wine pairing and James was such a knowledgeable delight. Service was overall excellent as well. I definitely recommend it here! read more

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What a ridiculously amazing experience. The ambience felt like you were sitting in a beautiful outdoor garden. The service was impeccable, with servers who were genuinely excited to reveal the experience with you. And the food was unique, with combinations I would have never imagined yet combined into exquisite flavors. Constructive criticism is good for growth but this place needs none. Bravo. read more

The ambiance of this restaurant was beautiful from the elaborate door entrance to the bar but especially the earthy, dime lit vibe of the restaurant. The service was excellent! The whole team including the manager (a beautiful dark haired woman) were well versed on the menu and described each ingredient that went into the dish. For an extra added touch they served each dish with a table side presentation. I did a prefixed menu which was 5 courses and I'm so glad I had room for an additional yams course. They said it was a customer favorite and I agree bc I would come back for that alone. Hats off to the Chef. I truly had an incredible time at the bar with Marcelo. He was vibrant, kind and passionate about his job. I would definitely recommend coming here for a great dining experience overall. I know I'll definitely be back soon. read more