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    Smash & Brisket

    4.7 (10 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ktown The K-Town Smash Burger

    So glad I found this place, affordable smoked meat is hard to come by in Koreatown! I got the Ktown Smash Burger, which comes with pulled brisket, and ordered a large side of poutine. You really don't find poutine like this anywhere else around here, and I'm a huge poutine fan, so I had to try it. Despite the great price, it absolutely did not disappoint, the brisket was so tasty and their serving sizes are great. The staff was also super friendly and welcoming. This place deserves way more love than it's getting. They're in an accessible location at 6th street and have ample amount of dine-in seating. Definitely coming back, and I'll be bringing friends next time!

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    Food was good and service was great. would definitely recommend if you want to get BBQ if around the area.

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    A newly opened and locally-owned American bbq/burger place within Ktown that is worth checking!

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    Taix French Restaurant

    Taix French Restaurant

    4.0
    (1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    I find it almost impossible to believe that I didn't review Taix years--probably more like…read moredecades--ago. I'm only reviewing it now because I read and saw that it was closing (permanently?) at the end of March 2026, and I wanted to see what stories I had told in my review. Again, I really don't believe I didn't already review Taix, so I think the Yelp gremlins have been up to their dirty work. Even though our family long ago settled on calling it TAY (rhymes with "day"), my mom would sometimes confuse things by calling it TEX or TAYS. Then, when I was hanging out with the inimitable Dave Benitez last week, he called it tah-EE, and I was internally flummoxed but externally silent, because I didn't want to get into an argument about proper Taix pronunciation again, especially when I never really knew how to pronounce it. Taix was an L.A. mainstay and landmark, although its most recent location was its second; the restaurant had "only" been there since the 1960s. (It used to be near Unin Station.) It had such beautiful, elegant dining rooms. When I was a little kid, there were still plenty of oldish places in L.A. that retained some of their charm, but most were run down or at least looked old. Taix felt old, but it didn't look old. I imagine it looked very similar when it opened as it did when it closed. It was a kind of living, breathing piece of the past. It wasn't only from an earlier era, either. It felt like it connected that era with the present. When my parents were in their sixties, I used to joke that when the two of them went out to dinner here, the average age of diners dropped to seventy-eight. Taix always reminds me of formally dressed old men and their blue-haired wives. Now that my parents are in that demographic (but don't look anywhere near their age), it astonishes me just how old that original older crowd was. This was one of those places whose food I never really cared about. It was good. I don't remember what I liked or what I could even eat, but coming here was just an experience. It was also the site of a very memorable birthday party for my uncle, at which his brother-in-law gave a hilarious speech that we still talk about almost twenty years later and which gave said brother-in-law an in-family nickname. Taix plays a major role in The Madonnas of Echo Park, one of my favorite novels, and both the restaurant and that novel both remind me of the Echo Park of my youth, before gentrification did whatever it did and is continuing to do to that once proudly working-class neighborhood. So much of old L.A. is dead, and even the remembrances of the past are short-lived these days. (Bob Hope Airport is now officially Hollywood Burbank Airport, for example.) Taix is gone, to be replaced by overpriced, anonymous housing units. Could it return in a different form? Its farewell sign leads you to believe that it will. And maybe the native Southern Californian in me wants desperately to believe this. So rest up, Taix. We'll all really need a change and a return to normalcy in 2029, whatever that means for the City of Angels.

    Major props to the inside staff for working so hard to try and keep up during this closing rush…read more Mostly leaving a review as an FYI for anyone with reservations/plans to go in the next couple days - the parking lot staff have gone completely rogue and will charge you whatever they feel like charging you after you've parked your own car. My friend and I had reservations for about a week, drove separately, and parked in the lot. My friend paid $8.50, same attendant guy decided for me it would be $10 instead, and when I asked why there was a difference in price, he just yelled at me to go park in the street if I didn't like it. Go off queen, get your money I guess lmao. Honestly kind of a funny scam to run on a closing establishment Edited to add for owner: Good to know! They are definitely blaming the restaurant for it. They're wearing Taix badges and making up information about Zelle/Venmo quotas set by ownership, so you may want to have a talk with them. I have a first and last name from Zelle if you need it

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    Great cheese plate to go with an amazing wine list
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    The Black Cat

    The Black Cat

    3.8
    (634 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    The pivotal pre-stonewall activities around this space deserve multiple late night deep dives…read more Extremely accommodating service. They found us a seat w/o a proper reservation, and the place was lively. Ordered the hummingbird, which was unexpectedly herbaceous. Tangy with smoky undertones. Refreshing. I quite enjoyed it. The husband got the bellhop, which he said was fine but not mind blowing. We ordered the Chicken liver toast, fried mozzarella, and chicken sandwich hot and spicy. The husband got the mussels. Chicken liver toast was served w mustard seed and berry compote, which highlighted the buttery fatness. The toast wasn't crunchy and a bit difficult to cut, but the pickled vegetables were fantastic. The fried mozzarella was simple and decently executed, somewhat generic and forgettable. Better than standard mozzarella sticks. The fries were crisp and perfectly seasoned. A+. That chicken sandwich was toothsome and juicy. Def worthy of a repeat visit. I'll be thinking abt this sandwich for a while. Of his mussels, the husband appreciated the spicy broth but was underwhelmed by the crusty bread it accompanied. I had a wonderful experience personally, hence the 4 stars, but proceed with caution.

    Sadly underwhelming. The restaurant offers basic "bar" food, served with basic service…read more I wanted to love this place and support, but it is a one and done for me. The one positive is nice decor and space.

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    Entrance view
    Flat Iron Steak ( Rare )
    Flat Iron Steak ( Rare )
    Sour. IPA. They aight. Nothing crazy.

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    Dunsmoor

    Dunsmoor

    4.3
    (635 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$$$

    Have come a few times to Dunsmoor (once as a walk in, once with reservations) and have had a…read morepleasant experience both times. Note: I think it is more difficult to do walk ins now, so be prepared to fight for a reservation online instead WHAT WE'VE ORDERED IN THE PAST (* denotes personal favorite/would order again) APPETIZERS - Baby Albacore: nice bright dish to start the night! I really enjoyed the fried shallots on top. - *Cornbread: a must get! The chile helps cut the richness of the dish so it's not so one dimensional. Butter and honey -- what more can you ask for? - *Cherokee Tomato Caesar: I was surprised by this dish. Four tomatoes used are so delicious and meaty and the dressing coats it perfectly. The little anchovy in the center of the tomato adds to the savoriness of the dish. It's so simple, yet delicious. - *Carolina Gold Rice: a table favorite!! The seafood was abundant and everyone enjoyed each bite. The rice was al dente and not mushy at all, but helped meld all the flavors together. Everyone agreed we would reorder. MAIN - *Beef Ribeye: delicious. It's good to share because of the richness of the ribeye plus the bone marrow. I personally could not eat the whole ribeye by myself. Medium rare is the way to go. - *Mushroom Crusted Pork Chop: cooked well and was delicious! Not dry whatsoever. The crust on the pork chop was great. SIDES - *Dressed Lettuce: their salad which is a necessity to have vegetables at the table. The dressing is citrusy and bright, which helps cut the richness of the food. DESSERT - *Sticky Date Pudding: this does take some time to make since it's in a skillet. But when it comes out, it's so decadent with the ice cream. I tell myself that I'm healthy eating it since it's made with dates. - Chocolate Cake: dense, rich, dark chocolate, not too sweet. I love dark chocolate so I was a fan of this cake. We even got it to go and it still tasted good a few days after the meal. It's pretty dense for a cake and I really only need a few bites -- so its a nice way to end the meal. If 2-3 people: recommend 2-3 app/sides + 1 main protein If 4-5 people: 3-5 app/sides + 1 main protein I think it's a great celebratory meal. Everyone that I've come with has stated they would go come back -- especially since the menu does change seasonally. PARKING: street parking; there is usually some around the corner and down the block; no more than 5 minutes walking

    Wanted to try this place because of all the good reviews. It was OK. Ate there on Saturday night…read moreafter securing a reservation. Something happened and when we arrived there was a mix up with the reservation so we ended up sitting in the bar for about 45 minutes. This place is extremely casual, think shorts, t shirts, and flip flops and you won't be out of place. Servers and bartenders all have the eagle rock/highland park grunge vibe. I went there with my wife and 2 teenage daughters. We started with the cornbread. I thought it was good (4/5) but with the amount of butter and honey anything would have been good. Wife didn't care for it, thought the buttermilk made it too sour. Just know that it's tiny. For the four of us, each had one bite. The menu for mains is pretty limited. Steak, swordfish, or porkchop. We ended up going with the steak, 2 swordfish, and then added the brown eyed peas, mashed potatoes, and then wanted to start off with the pork chile (which is really chile verde). The chile verde was the star of the night. If I ever went back, this is what I would order. Maybe it's because all the chef's are hispanic, but it was really good. They serve it with homemade tortillas and it was excellent. The steak is a large 2 pound bone in rib eye. I ordered it medium rare. It was more on the rare side, which i don't have a problem with, but the steak was a little tough. Not super tough but for $150 I definitely expected a little more "melt in your mouth" rather that fighting some pieces. Bone marrow was a nice touch. probably a 3/5. The fish was well cooked, not dry but the flavor was not amazing either. Hard to explain but the sauce was a little too sour. I like lemon on my fish but the sour almost made me think the fish was past it's prime. It wasn't, but the sauce didn't really highlight the fish. I shouldn't have ordered two and would skip this one next time. My least favorite and a 2/5 The sides were good. Mashed potatoes with garlic and butter, nothing special but good. Brown eyed peas were really just white beans. They were good, but not steal the show good. About a 3/5 For dessert we split the chocolate cake which was more like a muffin with a hazelnut whipped cream. Don't think of chocolate cake, think of it rather as a small piece of chocolate flavored loaf with no frosting or chocolate pieces. I liked it because I like things that are not very sweet but I was the only one that cared for it. Overall portions are fairly small. Between me, my wife, and two teenagers we ate everything. Total bill with tip was about $510. Pretty crazy when you think about it. Would I go back? Probably not but the ambiance was nice with the grill and real candles.

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    Another view from my seat at the chef's counter
    Dressed Lettuces: herbs, vinaigrette | $13
    Dressed Lettuces: herbs, vinaigrette | $13
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    Botanica Restaurant & Market

    Botanica Restaurant & Market

    3.9
    (493 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Came in for brunch with some friends and the service, food, and ambiance was great! Got seated…read moreright away although our friend had some difficulty finding parking in the area. Definitely more hipster/modern vibes but you are in Silver Lake after all. Our server had great recommendations and the staff was friendly. Highly recommend the Turkish Eggs ($21) for a light but filling meal! Also ordered the Cacao-Date Mocha ($7.75) but it just tasted like a regular mocha. Overall great brunch place with friends who are interested in the hipster/art-hoe vibe :)

    When you go be prepared to loop around a few times to find parking…read more I liked the ambiance but I will say it wasn't as welcoming. It felt more like going into a wine shop than a restaurant. Maybe it was an off day but even the staff were very quiet and not as inviting. We were seated in the back patio are. We got there at 8:30, we ordered some wine around 8:45 and they took our food order so around 9:05 our starters came out along with "kitchen is closing do you need anything else?" We felt very hurried to finish up and leave. The hummus and pesto was delicious and so was the roster chicken. We loved the Japanese sweet potatoes. The herb sauce was great on top. When the bill came out oh was over $100 over. They had changed an extra bottle of wine, one extra started and 5% for their insurance. And the staff adjusted it but even after adjusting the bill the first time it still was wrong and had to be sent back again to get readjusted. Again maybe it was an off day.

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    Edendale

    Edendale

    3.8
    (740 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    I liked the ambiance. The vibe is trendy. We sat inside but they have a cute area for outdoor…read moreseating (perfect for summer). We ordered happy hour drink specials, the well drinks & martinis. They also offered happy hour food which we take part in. The guac & chips were amazing (one of the best), taco special and added a salad to complete our happy hour happiness :-). As for the service, I felt it was fine, the waiter did accommodate us with drink request and answered our questions on food items. My friends on the other hand felt the waiter was dry & just was there to complete the transaction. I believe I will return to experience another happy hour :-)

    I'm honestly surprised this place isn't more hyped because it has such a good atmosphere. It's…read moresuper spacious with a ton of outdoor seating in both the front and back, plus this huge dining hall area. My date told me it used to be an old fire station from the 1920s, which definitely adds to the vibe. The whole place just feels really cool and unique, and I thought it was honestly so pretty. We went on a Wednesday night so it was basically empty idk if it's usually busy or not. The food was good, nothing super groundbreaking or out of the ordinary for me, but this is definitely more of a vibe spot in the best way possible. Our server was also really sweet. She noticed my nails were long and helped me out, plus gave me a really good drink recommendation, I think it was some kind of strawberry daiquiri, and I loved it. Overall, really good experience and I'd definitely come back.

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    Long, full bar..
    Long, full bar..
    Asparagus Tempura
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    Girl & The Goat

    Girl & The Goat

    4.4
    (2.4k reviews)
    4.0 mi

    This is a nice place to have brunch or dinner with friends. Have come here several times and every…read moretime, service is efficient and nice (waitresses and waiters, bartenders, and also table cleaning staff). People at the front of the house are hit or miss. Food is mostly consistent in its quality and flavors. The drinks are also consistently good. It's been rare that my guests and I have had any negative feedback. Even during DineLA, when many restaurants become subpar in food and service (aka, Zaytinya in Culver City), Girl & the Goat maintain its quality and respectful treatment of customers. I really enjoy this place.

    3.5/5 Came here for…read moremy mom's birthday. Ordered: Naan & Dips Chickpea Fritters Goat Liver Mousse Shrimp and Crispy Veg Salad Galbi-style Short Rib Pork Belly Noodles Lamb Curry Sunrise Spritz The server and the sommelier were awesome! The biggest bummers were: 1. We waited what felt like almost 1 hour for our shank. The server said it was "getting plated" at the 30 mins mark and waited much longer and finally decided to just cancel it. 2. The pricing is way too high for the size of the plates. 3. The food was good but not excellent. For example, the pork belly noodles were just a glorified Japchae. 4. Parking. I mean it is.. Arts district. You can spend 1 hour finding street parking or paying an arm and a leg for a lot. The ambiance is modern but warm. I've been a few times but this might be the last for a while.

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    Whole Branzino
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    Skirt Steak
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