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    Noe Restaurant and Bar

    3.9 (607 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 10:30 AM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Entrance
    Meli B.

    Stopped by the Blitzens Pop-Up Holiday Bar at Noe restaurant which is located in the Omni Hotel and had such a great experience. Parking was street parking on Grand Avenue, which was pretty easy to find, and if you can't find street parking there are nearby garages, so no stress there. The staff was amazing--super friendly, welcoming, and fast, which really made the visit even better. The holiday setup was festive and cozy without feeling overwhelming. We tried the Dubai hot chocolate and Christmas cookies, and both were delicious and perfect for the season. Definitely a great spot to stop by for festive vibes, good treats, and excellent service.

    Cobb Salad with Steak
    Forest B.

    The restaurant had an eclectic vibe. The lighting was low, not the best for a solo dinner (unless you are busy writing Yelp reviews!). I don't remember hearing ambient music, and the voices of fellow diners were rather loud, as if the whole restaurant was a bar. I ordered a cobb salad with steak. It tasted good, but uninspired with respect to presentation. The steak was proper seasoned and cooked to medium-well, although I don't remember being asked how I wanted the steak prepared. The salad vegetables were not crisp, but you can expect a crispy salad when I has brussel sprouts! It was 7:30 when I dragged myself away from the bar at Gourmet Wine & Spirits and I was under the impression that Noe quit serving at 8:00. (I may have been confused by the curfew). The meal met expectations and I was happy that I arrived before the restaurant quit serving.

    Smoked Crispy Wings
    Fløyd L.

    Was our favorite part of the hotel, Received excellent service from the following people. : James N "bartender" Andrea, Eva P, Amy T, "Restaurant service" Dieyan "room service" . The food and drinks were excellent and properly done. The atmosphere is very beautiful and relaxing, perfect for dates and getaways.

    Lemonade
    Marcus C.

    I've been to Noe for business lunches and I've also flown solo. My experience has been consistent across the board. There's plenty of seating inside and on the patio. You can just as easily get a reservation as you can just walk-in - the times I've been here during the day, it's never been full (I'd imagine it's different at night). Only slight downside is that there isn't always someone at the front, so sometimes it takes a minute to get seen. The hours on Yelp need some updating so here's some stats: Mon-Fri breakfast is served from 6:30AM-10:30AM, Sat-Sun breakfast is served from 7AM-10AM. Mon-Sat lunch is served from 11AM-2PM, Sunday brunch is served from 10AM-2:30PM (last seating is at 2PM). Happy Hour is daily from 3PM-6PM, and dinner is served daily from 5PM-10PM. Noe is on the pricier side, but it shouldn't come as a shock as it's DTLA. The burgers, sandwiches and salads are all good as is the lemonade. It's a clean area both inside and outside with nice views of the surrounding buildings. It's a solid choice if you're on lunch break or if you're having a special occasion like date night. Service is efficient and friendly. 20% service charge is automatically applied to parties of 6+.

    Seasonal Cocktails
    Maya D.

    This was a lovely place in the Omni Hotel to grab a drink at the bar. The cocktails were tasty. They have TVs and they had a jazz band playing when we went. Service was very nice.

    The description of "over the top" holiday is just wrong.
    Mina D.

    You know how pop-up Holiday bars are usually fun and full of life? The description they wrote is so far from the truth, I feel punk'd. Blitzen bar at Noe ain't it. There is nothing "over the top" (read their description in the photo) here. The clientele: a perfect theme of "all work and no play makes Omni a dull hotel." The customer service was DREADFUL: zero acknowledgement from the Bartender or from server Jazmine. Hostess was hiding in the galley. Just a really poor experience after a fun night exploring DTLA holiday themes. I could write more but honestly, just save your money and head to any number of street-level places downtown that really make more merriment for your $$. Blitzen Bar is a Buzz Kill.

    A destination card to show you what is included in their daily resort fee!  It says 10% at Noe's Restaurant that Danielle didn't give.
    Emily P.

    I stayed at the Omni Hotel in LA. The hotel staff is amazing. There's a restaurant in the hotel called Noe. I went to the restaurant and ordered a salad and a glass of wine. Danielle, the bartender, shouldn't be in the restaurant or hospitality business. She wanted to take my salad away before I was done. I told her I was still working on it and I'm thinking, "Why is she rushing me? It's barely half finished." Anyway, after I was done, I put my napkin on the plate, She looked over and she asked if I wanted another glass of wine, I said "yes". Then she asked if I wanted to take the "rest" of my salad to go?! Why would I want it to go? It's obvious that I am finished now. I asked her for my check and I asked her if I could bring my glass of wine to my hotel room. She said, "Yes!" The restaurant is to provide hotel guest with a 10% discount for staying at the hotel. I assume she was going to give me that discount because I clearly told her I am bringing the wine to my room. She runs my credit card, I sign the slip. When I returned to my room, I looked at the receipt and she DID NOT give me the 10% discount. I shouldn't have to remind her to give me a discount. She is not a new "bartender" to the restaurant and she knows the relationship between the restaurant and hotel. She deliberately didn't give me the discount. And that's SO bullshit. I should have given her a ZERO tip!

    French toast
    Tecora J.

    I'm providing a blended score of 3 based on food and service The food brought the score up to a 3 as the service would have probably stalled this review at about a 1 Let's start with the bad so we can end on a positive note Our waitress was one of the most passive aggressive servers I've ever encountered and mind you I do food reviews on a regular basis. One member of our party ordered French toast which came with roasted potatoes. She also asked for a side of hash browns. Server responds your food already comes with potatoes My friend responds she's aware but would like hash browns as well. Server responds You're going to eat all of that food because that's a lot of food for one person to eat Entire table just stared at her I then ask if they have coffee and if they're able to make a caramel latte Server answers No I ask no to which part She responds again no At this point it's too early and I'm too tired and haven't had caffeine so I wave over another server and he and I discuss my latte options One of the girls stated she forgot something in our room and the new server states he can call someone to bring our items down. Old server seems confused and our new server explains we're in one of the top suites (added perk for me traveling so much and doing reviews) and it's one of the nicest suites there Now our old server is Miss Hospitality as she feels we now have money Needless to say a caramel latte can all of a sudden be hand crafted and one appears As the chefs have nothing to do with service I will say I had 0 complaints about the food. The food came out relatively quickly and everything was cooked to perfection. The chicken and waffles was a fan favorite for the table. The chicken looks like chicken nuggets and we're bursting with flavor. Dipped into whatever creamy sauce they created and it was pure bliss. I ordered the breakfast sandwich which arrived on super soft brioche bread and the bacon was deliciously crispy. I also got Tater tots and found myself doing a happy dance which sipping my latte. 0 complaints on food Service needs some work Perhaps don't judge what people are ordering Offer options if something is not available And treat everyone the same regardless of perceived wealth or not That human standard goes a long way when it comes to service

    View from the patio.
    Lorena T.

    Came for 5pm dinner with two friends after a play at the Music Center. Two of us had the wild salmon ($42) which was delicious! My other friend had the seared ribeye ($46) which tasted good, but was full of gristle and tough to eat especially the last 1/4 of the steak. The manager was called over and comped her steak. The bread was light, warm and delicious! We commented that the bread ($5) was the best part of our meal. Be sure to ask about extra charges. We were asked Perrier or still for the water. We said still not thinking we'd be charged. A bottle was brought over, then a second was brought over without us asking. We were shocked to find an $8 charge for each bottled water on our bill. When we balked, our server took the charges off. I was disappointed with the 3rd floor patio view of the city which was only a view of several high rises (see pic). We were told by our hostess that the outdoor heaters didn't work well outside, so we sat inside by a window with a view of the patio. 3 hrs of free parking with validation can be found next door of the hotel or $20 valet parking at the entrance, but luckily we found street parking across the street. With so many places to try in Los Angeles, I'd rather spend my hard-earned money elsewhere.

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    Gorgeous bar located in the Omni hotel. Piano player a number of nights. Great atmosphere & happy hour.

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    The food, staff and service were very nice. We will definitely go back. We stayed at The Omni so it was especially nice

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    Everything was delicious. The service and ambiance made for a very comfortable and relaxing experience. Recommend!!!

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    Is proof of vaccination required?

    Yes

    Are they seriously only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday? The only other times I've ever heard of such hours were with small little art galleries.

    Not anymore - they're open 7 days a week. Mon-Fri breakfast is served from 6:30AM-10:30AM, lunch is served from 11AM-2PM, dinner is served from 5PM-10PM. Sat-Sun breakfast is served from 7AM-10AM, Sat lunch is served from 11AM-2PM, Sun brunch is… 

    I've read its closed from Sunday-Wednesday? But the description of the director says its open Monday-Sunday? I'm just confused. Was thinking of taking my partner next Wednesday to dinner for our Anniversary but not sure if it will be open or closed?

    Hello Our restaurant is open Thursdays , Fridays and Saturdays. Our bar is open 7 days a week.… 

    When is happy hour?

    No happy hour!😕that I know of

    Are reservations required?

    Yes

    For Valentine's Day, will the regular menu also be available or will it only be the special 4-course option?

    I don't Noe

    Does this restaurant accommodate Groupon deal for two?

    I purchased the groupon as a nice birthday dinner for my husband. You just need to call ahead and make a reservation letting them know that you have a groupon to redeem. They were pretty helpful and I didn’t get any issues on the date I wanted.

    If I have already made my reservations, and I want to get sit outside. Do I have to wait till we get there to request it?

    They will ask you if you want indoor or outdoor when you arrive.

    Can kids below 18 be allowed to come with adults?

    Yes!! But if younger than 12 yrs old, they may feel too restrained. There is a lobby/atrium area on the same floor that children can be taken to chill out before being brought back to the table.

    Is there live music?

    Good evening We do offer live music in our lounge Monday-Saturday.… 

    Is the current menu posted online somewhere?

    https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/los-angeles-california-plaza/dining/noe-restaurant (look for the link to open the dinner menu PDF)

    What is the price of parking at the hotel if we are just visiting the bar for a couple of hours?

    Good evening, Our valet parking can be validated for $10.… 

    Could someone elaborate on the dress code (jeans, casual, etc)?

    Some wore jeans but most were in Business casual and a few that were in dressy date night attire.

    Is there a special menu for 4th of July?

    Thank you for your interest in Noe Restaurant and for your question. We do not have a special menu for the 4th of July however, we are looking into doing a signature cocktail in honor of our Nation's Independence Day! This cocktail would be… 

    There's a large group of us who would like to get together for happy hour this Thursday. Do you have a happy hour? I've tried looking on the website and there's not much info.

    Hello Cristina, We are currently looking into finalizing a happy hour promotion, however it is not… 

    Do you still have the popcorn chicken at the bar? With the honey mustard?

    Absolutely!

    What's your corkage fee?

    Thank you for your interest in Noe Restaurant. Our corkage fee is $25 per bottle. We also have a great selection of wines from our Progressive Wine List to choose from if desired.

    Is the attire here casual?

    Yes!

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    My last night in LA decided to try the restaurant at the Omni hotel in DTLA, and was happy i did.

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    1.6 miArts District, Downtown
    $$$

    I went to a special event from Open Table, Petite Omakase for 6 courses. It was $100 + tip and fee…read more Came out to $134. I thought it was just for food, but it came with an alcohol or NA pairing for that price! This is probably the most reasonable and surprising cost for a tasting menu. The service was amazing and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I wrote notes! [ ] Course 1 mackerel + egg plant , dry white wine. The wine was super dry, but paired well with the mackerel [ ] Course 2 Cucumber, asian pear, lemon creme fresh, japanese plum jelly tooper and martini. This was a refreshing dish. I liked it a lot. [ ] Course 3 chablis, uni and scallop, spinach. My fav!!! For anyone who doesn't like the taste of uni, you can't tell it's uni. It was buttery and fabulous flavors. [ ] Course 4, sunflower pollen sake, poach salmon. Cream corn. Potato was salty. Salmon was ok. [ ] Course 5, red wine. Steak with ginger butter sauce, fingering potatoes. The steak was perfect!! It was wonderful. [ ] Course 6, liquor infused with mandarin and yuzu. Dessert yuzu bar. They also give us a burger to go in a cute little happy meal looking box. I found parking on the side street. But there's a lot across the street for $5/hr. Or valet, $12-15. This place also had wonderful date night vibes with low lights and real candles.

    The moment I pulled up to the restaurant, I immediately thought to myself, "I've been here before."…read moreThis used to be Church & State. I was looking forward to trying this French & Japanese fusion spot. I love both cuisines and I can't wait to see how the chef can blend the two together. We were so lucky to find a parking spot right in front. No need to valet. We were there to celebrate a birthday. We were seated right away on the patio. I was afraid I'd be cold but it was ok with the covers. They also have heat lamps. We were very happy with everything we ordered, and we ordered a lot! Highlights were the rolls and uni toast. Delish! We honestly could have skipped the jidori chicken, we ordered one too many entrees. We would love to come back and try more dishes.

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    Camelia - Dining room

    Dining room

    Camelia - Chicken liver mousse

    Chicken liver mousse

    Camelia - Old fashioned

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    Monsieur Marcel Bistro - Beef and truffled potato special with Haricots Verts

    Monsieur Marcel Bistro

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    6.4 miFairfax
    $$$

    The Marvelous Monsieur Marcel! That was a delicious lunch we had here at the lovely open-air Bistro…read morewith plenty of shade from the hot California summer sun. Keeping it simple we started with the classic baguette with Beurre D'Isigny Demi-sel (butter), and while I would opt for a bit more softness and fluffiness with the baguette, it was nonetheless a delicious pairing. The main course for me is the very classic Boeuf Bourguignon, which is braised beef ribs in red wine sauce plus parpadelle carrots, mushrooms, and pearl onions. It's not too hearty or heavy and it's quite tasty, although it could use a little more flavor overall. Slightly polite, but good nonetheless. If you're into exploring traditional French cuisine, be sure to check out Monsieur Marcel Bistro as well as its Market.

    The escargot was served hot & fresh. It was my first time trying the dish. For these types of…read moredelicacies, the sauce that it is prepared in & served with is mainly the taste you will get. I feel like the pesto sauce was a bit overwhelming. Would not order again. Unfortunately, the salmon plate was toooo oily for my liking. Every bite felt sooo heavy because of the amount of oil. My plate was soaked in oil & juices. The potato's that it comes served with were not touched by me. After one bite, I knew I couldn't eat any more of it. Plus, even if the potatoes were good, I think the salmon was so heavy that I couldn't stomach both. The stars come from the setting! This resturaunt is located in the middle of the Grove Farmers Market. The outdoor seating & service are classy & cute. An adorable little French stop.

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    Monsieur Marcel Bistro - Nice seating and conmforable place

    Nice seating and conmforable place

    Monsieur Marcel Bistro - Boeuf Bourguignon

    Boeuf Bourguignon

    Monsieur Marcel Bistro - Pistachio mousse

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    Entre Nous French Bistro - Escargots de Bourgogne.

    Entre Nous French Bistro

    4.4(448 reviews)
    8.5 miDowntown
    $$$

    Honestly, better than most of the food I've had in Paris! I went on a Thursday night, and it was…read morenot busy at all. We each got fish as a main and we shared an escargot. The escargot is probably the best I've had. I loved how buttery it was and the snail itself was so fresh and tender. I'd definitely repurchase this on another visit. I even dipped some of the baguette bread (which had the best crunch!) into the butter and it was perfection! For our mains, we got the sea bass with lentils and the Alaskan halibut, and both were prepared perfectly down to taste and texture. Everything about its execution felt very intentional. The halibut was baked with the right amount of breading and the sea bass was pan seared to give that nice crispy texture to the skin. My only critique is I thought the lentils were a bit too overpowering because of the huge quantity, but honestly, everything else was amazing enough that I'm not bothered by it.

    Always wanted to try this french restaurant and finally was invited by my family for donner…read more Very chill spot and perfect for a intimate date night. Overall this restaurant layout was pretty cool and the night we went the noise level was moderate but I can see that if its packed this place could get loud. They offer outdoor seating as well that looked cozy. Our waiter and his team was very attentive and always made sure we had what we needed so service was exceptional. Food is always an area that I leave up to everyone's own taste. To me I felt some of the dishes needed more salt but I always enjoy my food from how the chef prepped it so I can try new dishes.

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    Entre Nous French Bistro - Inside

    Inside

    Entre Nous French Bistro - Entrecote au poivre

    Entrecote au poivre

    Entre Nous French Bistro - Malbec,

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    Camphor - Scallops demi lune

    Camphor

    4.2(555 reviews)
    1.0 miArts District, Downtown
    $$$$

    My wife and I dined at Camphor this weekend, after attending the opening of the Lucas Museum, and…read morewhat a wonderful experience it was. The restaurant has an upscale yet relaxing vibe. The staff are friendly, engaging, and attentive. If you take the time to listen, you can hear and see that the restaurant is run like a Swiss watch. The kitchen and wait staff communicate like you would see in The Bear or The Menu, which I found amusing. Sue and I both had the burger and fries and they were superb. I also had a glass of a Napa red, which was equally wonderful. Camphor doesn't disappoint.

    The food at Camphor is phenomenal--easily a 4.5 or 5/5--and our table server was delightful and…read moreattentive throughout the evening. Unfortunately, the front-of-house hospitality severely detracted from the experience. ​We had a 7:45 PM reservation for four, but were not seated until 8:20 PM--a 35-minute wait past our booked time. Delays happen and we completely understand that previous diners linger, but the host never once offered the word "sorry" let alone an apology. Instead, after we checked in multiple times to inquire about the table, we were asked for our drink order while standing in the corner at 8:15 PM, only to find every single drink charged on the final check. ​For a Michelin-starred dining experience and an easy $600+ bill, basic hospitality standards should apply. If an establishment chooses not to acknowledge or apologize for a significant delay, offering a courtesy drink while guests wait is standard practice. If I had gotten an apology I wouldn't have expected the drinks. But to offer neither an apology nor a small gesture of goodwill felt dismissive and out of touch with the rest of the meal.

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    Camphor - Now that's a bathroom

    Now that's a bathroom

    Camphor - Chicken Breast

    Chicken Breast

    Camphor - Le Burger - I will be dreaming of this for some time.

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    Le Burger - I will be dreaming of this for some time.

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