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

Attended a friend's birthday gathering at The Black Cat and had a great time…read more Knowing that part of Silver Lake, I took public transportation so it was easy getting there and didn't have to look for parking. The exterior has been beautified with a memorial stone describing what The Black Cat stood (and still) stands for, a seating outdoor area and an always busy standing area near the front door. The door guy let us in and it was easy to spot the birthday party near the front part of the bar! Fun seating area that faces the outside. We went to the bar to order drinks. Since it was a Saturday night the place was packed but the bartenders are fast and friendly! Looking around there is a dining area further into the venue if you'd like to sit and chill. Definitely coming back to try the food!

I love their outdoor patio area! Highly recommend for bigger groups or if you have pets. You have…read moreto drive around to get free neighborhood street parking, but this is a nice area, so you can enjoy you walk, too. Staff are incredibly friendly. They have a good happy hour during the week that ends at 6pm. Drinks and food are great. Prices are average if it's not happy hour. Outdoor ordering is all using QR codes, your phone, their site, and digital payments. They are very fast with your orders. The inside is a nice atmosphere, too. I highly recommend The Black Cat.

Ola was the best server I've had in LA. She made sure our table was having a great time, and…read morereally looked out for us. Food was amazing , and service was great. Will definitely be back!

The food is amazing and also the service! Shout out to Duanny! He was super friendly and attentive!read more

Great restaurant! Had a the pleasure of coming here with a large party and we all tried a sampling…read moreof their dishes. Our dish picks were organized ahead of time and the staff did a great job at pacing the dishes and making sure enough was ordered for our party size. Favorites were hands down the Bluefin Tuna Toast, Edna's Sour Milk Cornbread, Cherokee Tomato Cesar, Mushroom Crusted Pork Chop, and the Beef Ribeye (the bone marrow made this even better!) so if you have to make tough decisions I'd prioritize those and honestly skip dessert. The restaurant has a hip/cozy feel and you can see the chefs making the food in the open kitchen which is right in the dinning room. There is valet parking or if you luck out you may be able to find street parking around neighboring streets.

The Dunsmoor really is that girl. We went to the bar before our reservation. I made a reservation…read morefor the chefs counter but they were able to offer us a table. We had the cornbread (great), the chili with tortillas (amazing and my favorite), the trout (HUGE) and large enough to share and have left overs and the chive mashed potatoes (amazing). The food was great and did not disappoint. My friend is also talking about how skinny the wine glasses are here and she was not wrong! The thinnest wine stems I have ever seen. The only thing that sat a little weird with me was we had ordered a bottle of wine. They said they would keep it chilled for us, which was fine. They would come over and fill up our glass. However, I don't know if it was because it was the end of the night or what, but we had to ask for the rest of our bottle. Our server didn't know if we had any left but we ended up having two glasses worth in the bottle. If we didn't ask for it, we would not have received the wine we paid for, which was $70. It just put a sour taste in my mouth for the end of our experience. The food was great, but I may recommend keeping your bottle of wine on your table.

We chose The Edmon recently because we were in the area for a class. It was a great choice…read more The Edmon is a beautiful restaurant particularly if you're into old Hollywood. The service was excellent. We were greeted immediately and the waiter took our drink order promptly, provided water first. The food was also very good. We started with chips and guacamole, oysters. Both were excellent. Those were followed by duck confit tacos and the pasta dish. If I return I think I'll get that pasta, it was really terrific. Cocktails were also excellent. The ginger margarita was so good I'll duplicate it at home. In short can't wait to return.

A classy bar. We sat at the bar for happy hour and were…read morewell taken care of by the bartender. Plenty of tables too if high tops aren't your preference. Drinks were 5 out of 5. Well crafted and they had a spotlight cocktail, which is their featured batched cocktail, I kept ordering. We also tried their cucumber daiquiri and tea's knees that were very refreshing. Food was 3 out 5. Just okay. We went with the short rib barbacoa nachos but they lacked meat and cheese. I did like that they came with avocado and pickled onions. The calamari's batter was thicker than expected and there was an inconsistency with the crispiness. The chips and salsa came with regular and blue corn thick tortilla chips and the green salsa was very good. They have a small parking lot and also offer valet. Great prices for an LA happy hour.

Botanica is such a cute little Silver Lake spot. We stopped in after a walk around the neighborhood…read moreto read and have a snack, and ended up on the back patio, which is honestly one of the best in LA. So much greenery and perfect for sitting with a book for a while It was so peaceful. We shared the hummus, which was pretty simple but fresh. Everyone working there was so kind and stylish. Classic Silver Lake vibes They also host reading nights too. Such a lovely place to spend a slow afternoon, highly recommend

Botanica is light, airy, and incredibly welcoming. The enclosed back dining room is gorgeous, and…read morethe covered side patio with its giant fan makes it a great option even on hot summer days. The menu feels fresh and thoughtful, and they were happy to accommodate my food sensitivities. I ordered the tacos as a plate since the flour tortillas contain gluten, and they didn't hesitate to make the adjustment. They also have a gluten-free breakfast cake that's calling my name, so I'll definitely be back to try it. The espresso was rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced, served in an adorably pinch-worthy little mug with a tiny handle. Friendly, relaxed service tied it all together. This has officially become one of my go-to spots in Silver Lake.

Solid food and cocktails. Great vibe…read more There are options for patio and indoor seating. Outdoor seating is available in the front and back patio and indoor seating is at the bar or dining room. We liked feel of the back patio but it seemed to be a designated smoking area so we chose the dining room instead. The atmosphere was warm and felt like being in a living room. We started with cocktails - a Mezcal Provencale, Hibiscus Margarita and a Toasted Coconut Daiquiri. They were well prepared and solid. I enjoyed the daiquiri. It was refreshing and not overly sweet and had a slight foam on top. Foodwise we had fish and chips, the house salad, chicken buns and the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Birthday boy enjoyed his salad and fish and chips. I tried his salad and enjoyed the little gem lettuce dressed with green goddess. The chicken buns had the right ratio of chicken, toppings and bread and though an appetizer, was enough for a meal. The grilled cheese and tomato soup combo was the classic pairing. The grilled cheese with the blend of cheeses, crispy Parmesan crust and added bacon was delicious. I savored it with a knife and fork. The tomato soup was also good. The pacing of drink and food orders was good. This was my first visit and a great one overall. I will keep it in mind when looking to dine in the area again.

Beautiful outdoor courtyard area perfect for dinner on a nice summer evening. I visited with a…read morefriend visiting from out of town in a small group and enjoyed the Bahn mi sandwich, the elote and shrimp, and the fried chicken buns. All very good. More importantly and more memorably I had probably the most insane celebrity sighting here in all of my years of living in Los Angeles and I will never forget it thank you edendale for putting me in the same outdoor room as my hero who will remain nameless but has a popular early 2010s song about a specific day of the week.

We came for Dine LA, and this was way above my expectations. I knew it would be a chef-y place,…read morebut I didn't expect to love my meal so much. Dinner was $70 per person and consisted entirely of shared plates. It turned out to be plenty of food. We started with the roasted shishito peppers and the crispy pork belly. That pork belly was the best dish of the night - absolutely delicious. Next came the chickpea fritters, which were also really good. The roasted beet salad was up next. I hate beets. But I still liked this. I wouldn't order it again because, yeah, I really don't like beets. But if you like them even a little, you should get this. I actually ate several bites of this, and it was nice. The Sichuan Chili Bass presented a similar situation as I don't really like fish - but again, I ate this and it was quite tasty. Dessert was a "s'mores" situation - a messy, glorious bowl of chocolate, meringue, graham cracker crunch and strawberries. Service was awesome - perfectly pacing the meal. My friend had a couple of cocktails which were gorgeous. And the room is lovely and light. I don't love the neighborhood and parking can be tough. I definitely would come early unless you're taking a taxi. Genuinely surprised how much I liked this meal. Everything was very well done and clearly made with care without seeming fussy or too precious. Highly recommend and would definitely come back. This is a place to take your out-of-town friends to.

Girl & the Goat has been on my list mostly because I pass by it all the time and it always seems…read morepacked, so I finally decided to see what the hype was about. We made a reservation through OpenTable and arrived about 5 minutes early. They were able to seat us pretty quickly, so the whole check-in process was easy. The restaurant itself is beautiful and spacious, with tall ceilings and plenty of plants. At night, the lighting is moodier and gives the whole space a warm, buzzy atmosphere. Unfortunately, the restaurant itself was also literally warm lol. It wasn't unbearably hot, but definitely warmer than comfortable, especially while eating something like curry. Granted, it was 95°F+ outside that day, so maybe the AC was just fighting for its life. We ordered: * Goat liver mousse * Wood-fired broccoli * Pickled pepper blueberry cornbread * Lamb curry Surprisingly, I think the wood-fired broccoli was my favorite dish of the night. It had a really nice char with a slight tanginess that kept me going back for more. The cornbread and goat liver mousse were both just okay for me. I wanted the cornbread to be richer and more buttery, and the blueberry didn't come through nearly as much as I expected. The goat liver mousse was fine, but weirdly I almost wanted it to taste more like goat? For something centered around goat liver, the flavor felt pretty tame. The lamb curry had a nice curry flavor, but it was missing the depth and complexity I've had in really good curries. There also wasn't much actual lamb in the dish, which made it even harder for it to stand out. Overall, nothing we had was particularly bad, but aside from the broccoli, nothing made me think, "I need to eat this again." The space and interior honestly left a stronger impression on me than the food. Maybe we just didn't order the right dishes, because this place is clearly popular; but with so many other restaurants in the Arts District, I don't see myself choosing Girl & the Goat over them for a return visit.

I'm impressed that they had entre options ranging from $20 to $60+…read more Ambiance is incredible, take a look at video of the inside to get a feel for it. Food was great, went for the live band Anne & The Carnations on Wednesday. Decent space and floor from a dancer perspective.

The place is cool, love the lights and how quick the people are to get the empty cups and so on…read more Even getting the drinks was pretty quick for how long the line seemed. The drinks are a tad pricy for me for the amount of alcohol content in them. 20 bucks but if you dont care then party on lol. There's an Upstairs and i think i prefer the vibes more when it's a restaurant not a club. Either way the djs were way better here than the place i had gone to the night before.

Beautiful delicious and kind cool service. They really…read moreadded special touch to make us feel welcome. The salad was so fresh and best olives ever in whole life

Nice quiet spot for after work drinks. Came on a Thursday and it was pretty dead but that might…read morehave just been because of the World Cup. Unfortunately my friend does not drink as much wine as I do so we opted for a couple of glasses instead of a bottle. Well, EYE had a couple of glasses to her 1. I wasn't incredibly impressed with the by-the-glass selection considering this is a whole wine bar but I found a few that I enjoyed. The bread & honey butter as well as the asparagus were both great. Asparagus was lemony and delicious, in particular. The crispy weiser potatoes were also good -- could have been a little crispier I thought! Service was great and very quick but mind you we were pretty much the only people in the room