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.

So stoked that I finally got to try this place. It no longer has to be stuck in my "want to go…read moreplaces" bookmarks! We were able to secure a 5:30pm reservation on a Saturday night with outdoor seating. Friends had dined here several times so started off the night with some good recommendations! For a party of four, they recommended about 5-7 dishes to share. I have unique allergies so both the staff and kitchen were extra careful and made sure to let us know if any of the dishes we ordered had any potential cross contamination. To be safe, we didn't order one of their popular dishes (green beans) as it has cashews. We thought about having those to the side but were afraid there could be potential contamination from the pot they make it in. We ordered about 6 dishes to share and ordered a matcha tres leches to share per each couple. We probably could have ordered another main but we left with satisfied bellies. Naan & Dips - $21 Must get! Naan is super flavorful and comes with two dipping sauces. It was a good portion size to share among 4 people Roasted Carrots - $19 Couldn't get the green beans due to my cashew allergy so we opted for the next recommendation given by our waiter! The carrots were so tender and flavorful. Tomato & Stone Fruit Salad - $24 I really enjoyed this one although our friend felt like the Chicago location made this more flavorful. The creamy tofu sauce with chili oil makes a great pairing! A great refreshing way to start off the meal before all the heavy flavors from the mains! Ginger Chili Yum Salmon - $38 Salmon was extremely tender and cooked well. It comes with two pieces of salmon, so it made it easy to share between the two couples. The sauce was okay for me. Sticky Glazed Pork Shank - $48 My absolute favorite from what we ordered. Meat fell off the bone and was seasoned so well! I liked the addition of lettuce and pickled veggies. You can eat as is or make it into a lettuce wrap! Highly recommend, maybe next time I won't share this one haha Pork Belly Noodles - $36 Pork belly was tender, but I don't remember much from it...also the portion size was lacking so maybe that's also a factor. 2 Matcha Tres Leches - $17/each YES to this! This was such a divine way to end our meal. The blackberry frozen jam and matcha whip was such a treat! Loved the addition of matcha white chocolate quinoa crisps!

I love everything about to restaurant Been to Larchmont and…read moreWest Hollywood location. Both are amazing with great food and service . My favorite is margarita pizza with extra cheese . Love it

I came here with a friend due to him moving out of state soon. Attention was top-notch from the…read moreget go. Shoutout to McAllister, the hostess. She was pleasant, friendly and professional. Our server, Kimi V. was also great. We tried the Shrimp Pasta (10/10, highly recommended), the Crispy Chicken Wings (10/10. They make these in a particular way, please ask them to explain it to you: the end result is fantastic), fish tacos (7/10, they're good, but I am neither a fish nor a taco person (however, I do like some good shrimp tacos). These ones in particular were plated and served so well ( they use blue corn tortilla: top-notch ingredient) and the ingredients were fresh, but maybe it was the type of fish? I don't really know, they were good, but I definitely would not order them again). Also, my friend had a coconut cold brew which he really enjoyed. Service was all around great. Ambiance was fantastic, the whole restaurant has a very upscale, chic vibe while also being unique in its own way. Even the restroom, that was super clean and well-maintained, has a very unique and interesting setup for what is the sink. All around great place, highly recommended. 10/10. UPDATE: Added names and more clarification on the fish tacos. Thank you to the GM in leaving a response. Your whole team is fantastic. I'll definitely be back.

This place has been on my list for a while. AND WOW, We are DEFINITELY coming back!…read more This place hit EVERY mark. Delicious contemporary LA inspired cuisine Excellent customer service Gorgeous and (not too loud) ambience Recognition of our special occasion Fair pricing. We visited on Saturday for brunch. We shared the cinnamon roll (that glaze was perfectly applied and had a lovely light flavor vs other glazes I feel like I'm going to get diabetes) Duck chilaquiles (perfect) Basque Baked Eggs (enough to share, comfort food yummies) Lychee cocktail (refreshing) The Manager was nice, and clearly cares about his patrons. When we asked about a kids menu, he enthusiastically said they can adapt most items. Parking. Valet is offered. Or you can street park (2 hour meter) or pay $8 at the lot just around the corner.

I think the word "disappointed" comes to mind. Hosted out of town guest for brunch here today…read more The AC was not working, service was lacking, drinks were slow to arrive, food was dropped to the wrong person, and the food was too salty. I've been here many times and enjoyed myself, but today was a terrible experience.

The people here are sooo nice and accommodating. Came here with a friend for lunch-our first time…read moreand it was great. Surprise was the happy hour menu offered. We got the nachos and the burger trio and the filet burger sandwich. It was all good esp the filet burger which had 2 big slices of steak! The trio sliders were so good and love the bun with a lot of French fries. The nachos was a big bowl too with all the fixins-guac, beans, cheese choice of chicken or ground beef! This is a neighborhood gem and I'd make it a destination place to go to too. The place has a nice bar area with tvs too Thank you Keith for the wonderful service.

First off, I'm sad to know they are closed :(…read more The last time I went there was around the holidays before the end of the year and enjoyed some good wings and a couple of drinks. The staff was friendly and very attentive. The wings and drinks themselves were super flavorful and I thought I would have more time to enjoy and come back to visit while in town. My partner also tried their burger and fries and decided to stop by the restaurant only to find out they closed a couple of months ago. It was worth the visit when we went there back in December.z The place was cute and it felt comfy.

This was our first time dining in the arts district, and I picked your restaurant strictly for the…read moreambience that I saw online. Most times, a good ambience means mediocre food so I'd just hoped it was edible. Good Lord, was I wrong. Several things on your menu were the "best we've ever had" of that item, starting with the cornbread. I never order chicken when eating out because it's boring and usually dry. Your chicken was so moist - the spice level so perfect - that I had to share it with everybody at the table. Everything that arrived was met with "Oh my God. Have you tried that?" The only thing I didn't love was the parsley eastsider drink. I often have an Eastside when I am out, but perhaps the addition of parsley just made it taste like I was on a juice cleanse. Our waiter, Angel, noticed I wasn't gulping it down and asked if he could get me something else. I kept telling him it was "fine," but he did not accept "fine" as the bar of satisfaction so I asked for a margarita. He offered to add heat and I was reluctant, but said ok. Spicy margaritas often taste like a margarita with spice dumped as an afterthought. Again, you blew that theory away. I had to have everyone at the table taste the best margarita we have ever had. It tasted like the margarita had been born of a cross-pollinated agave-pepper plant. The seamless flavor was out of this world. I'm so grateful that Angel insisted I change my drink because we ordered 3 more. Angel also turned my husband onto an IPA that he loved. The unique ambience goes without saying. The designer of the space should win an award. We were fascinated by the diagonally, cut doors, wondering the story behind them. The people watching could have been our entire entertainment for the night. I've saved the best for last and that is our server, Angel. We were well taken care of from our first moment to our last. He gave us honest recommendations, made sure we were very happy, and clearly served your food and drinks with great pride. His name personality was delightful and we are still dreaming about everything the next day. Thank you so much.

Manuela has been a spot on our list to check out for awhile and finally gave it a shot this weekend…read morefor my cousin's fiance's birthday brunch. First impression is that the space is stunning and so inviting. In the heart of the arts district it is located in a historic building and they leaveraged using a lot of the original infrastructure to make this spot a hidden gem amongst the other eateries in the neighborhood. The meal started off strong with attentive service and delicious starters. We got the popular cornbread, biscuits and trout dip. 5/5 for each item! Where the meal started to fall short came to our entrees. The service staff was kind but not very attentive. Tables who were sat after us were noticably getting their food faster. We waited closer to an hour for our entrees and had to send all of them back because they arrived cold. The manager became aware of the issue and they refired our entrees immediately but didn't do much else to address the significant lag in the service and cold delivery. Given it was a birthday brunch they did give us a complimentary dessert and ice cream but not much else to acknowledge the lack in service and quality especially given the value point of the meal. Overall, we had high expectations for Manuela but this particular brunch experience fell short. We aim to come back to try their dinner service in hopes for a better experience.

Glassell Park, LA · Early-American / Heritage Southern, Wood-Fired · Visited September 2026…read more Forks Given: (4.25/5.0) Dunsmoor is full of hearth-fired hits, although one (maybe two) dish(es) didn't land as expected. The meal was capped by a tuna toast and a sticky date pudding that both deserve their hype. Highlights included: Bluefin Tuna Toast -- sourdough that holds its own under bright, lemony bluefin. Best tuna dish around, full stop; makes a case for retiring crudo altogether. Warm Medjool Dates -- brown butter and vinegar underneath, a genuine sweet-and-sour combination that works. Market Tomatoes -- good, not amazing. Ripe tomatoes and cheese, all present and correct, but nothing set it apart from tomatoes-and-burrata anywhere else. Edna's Sour Milk Cornbread -- loaded with butter, salty, with hatch chile still coming through underneath. Pork & Green Chili Stew -- loaded with good things, served with some of the best tortillas around. 32oz Ribeye -- cooked exactly right, salty with a nice char. Held back only by the cut itself, not the kitchen. Carolina Gold Rice -- basically a shrimp-butter risotto, creamy with solid consistency. Support role, not an afterthought. Cookies and Cream Ice Cream -- good, not awe-inspiring, especially next to the pudding on the same table. Sticky Date Pudding -- one of the best desserts around, for sure. Salty-sweet balance, vanilla ice cream, toffee sauce, soft cake. Dunsmoor has an extensive wine list. If you're a wine person, it's damn near perfect. If you're a cocktail person, plan a stop at Capri Club (4604 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles) before or after dinner. On this visit, the market tomatoes and the cookies-and-cream ice cream were the two dishes that landed as just fine rather than must -haves. Everything else was a hit... although the steak was not AS great as it normally is (still solid). Full review on Forks Given (www.forksgiven.com) Follow me on instagram @wegiveforks

Love the how intimate and small the restaurant is. There was loud music playing. It's giving hip…read moreand casual vibes. The kitchen I believe is a wood burning oven. No electricity in the kitchen. Staff was attentive from the hosts to the server. Tuna toast was good maybe 6/10 nothing tooo special but it was good enough. Cornbread had a nice crust. I expected more from the cornbread, but if you let it sit in the honey or syrup it'll mix in and bring out more flavors 7/10. The Green stew was super good, I don't normally eat pork but it was that good. I loved the texture of chilies, it wasn't too thin and it was choppy. The stew had a little spice kick which I loved. The tortillas were so thin and soft! They were the best tortillas ever! 9/10 The rib eye had a really good crust, but it was really chewy and hard to cut. 6/10 The date pudding was good, also had a really good crust. It wasn't too sweet which I loved. 8/10 Overall, it's a good restaurant, and was super busy, and they delivered. It's a solid restaurant and I definitely recommend for others to try. Would I come again? Sure for the pork stew.

This is a long-overdue post. République has been on my must-visit list of LA dining experiences for…read morequite some time. I just never realized where it was since I don't usually make it out to Hancock Park. Then one day, while I happened to be in the area, I stumbled upon it and had one of those "Wait...this is here?!" moments. You ever have one of those places you've wanted to visit forever, only to realize it was much closer than you thought? My first visit was actually for dessert after having a less-than-memorable lunch at Mish down the street. Unfortunately, I arrived later in the day and most of the pastry case had already been wiped out, leaving only a limited selection. The staff recommended the Dulce de Leche Cremadette ($6.75), and I'm glad they did. It was perfectly flaky, buttery, and sweet, with the dulce de leche tucked inside the pastry. The caramel reminded me of the caramel coating on a caramel apple. I also picked up some brownies at the staff's recommendation, and those were fantastic -- incredibly moist, rich, and delicious. Definitely a must-get. I was a little disappointed that I missed out on the majority of the pastry selection, but I was told that the pastries are made in limited batches each day and once they sell out, that's it. So if you're coming specifically for the pastries, get here early. Earlier this summer, I made the acquaintance of an OG Yelper, Joseph A., and we've been corresponding back and forth on Yelp. I happened to know that he's a regular at République, so I asked if he'd be interested in meeting me right when they opened. I figured if anyone knew what to order, it would be him. Joseph was incredibly kind and gracious enough to treat me to breakfast. I ordered his usual breakfast recommendation: the Regular Breakfast ($24), which comes with bacon steak, fingerling potatoes, a demi baguette, French butter, jam, and an egg prepared any style. Joseph went with the soft scramble, and I followed his lead. That was definitely the move. They really know how to cook eggs here. The soft scramble was absolutely divine -- creamy, delicate, and perfectly cooked. The bacon steak was a little on the salty side, but still very good. The demi baguette was excellent, especially with the French butter and jam. Honestly, I could have eaten several pieces of that baguette with the butter and jam alone. The fingerling potatoes were nicely seasoned and quite good on their own, but a few dashes of hot sauce really took them up another notch. I'll be honest: $24 is definitely on the pricey side for what you're getting, especially when you break down the individual components. That said, when you factor in the quality of the food, the setting, and the overall experience, I can understand why people are willing to pay it. We also shared several pastries, and every single one was excellent in its own right. I'm officially hooked on the pastries here. They just don't miss. Service was pretty good during my visit. One thing worth noting is that République adds a 4% surcharge to the bill to help cover healthcare for their staff. It's certainly something to be aware of when looking at the final bill. f you're looking for a quintessential LA brunch experience to take out-of-towners to, République is a great option. Just be prepared for potentially long lines, especially on weekends. I visited on a weekday morning over the summer, so I didn't personally experience the weekend crowds. My only real wait was at the pastry counter during my first visit. I've heard you can expect people lining up before they even open at 8AM, so plan accordingly. The cult following surrounding Walter and Margarita Manzke's restaurant/café is understandable. Between the food, pastries, atmosphere, and history of the building, there's a lot to appreciate here. And speaking of history, the building itself is pretty special. The property was built in 1928 by Charlie Chaplin. It became a restaurant in 1989 when chefs Mark Peel and Nancy Silverton transformed the space to open La Brea Bakery and Campanile. After Campanile closed in 2012, the building was renovated and modified to open up the space while returning it closer to the spirit of its original construction. République opened in 2013 and has been going strong ever since. Do yourself a favor and eat at République. Come for the food and pastries, but also take some time to appreciate the ambiance and the history of this incredible LA property. And whatever you do, get here early if you want the pastries. Once they're gone, they're gone! Don't walk--run to République.

The breakfast plate used to be really good & it had purple potatoes…read more I got it last month and it was off, and tasted very salty. It had regular white potatoes and the eggs seemed on the 'hard' side.

big, nice, sprawling and relaxing place to have a bite. there is a lovely outdoor courtyard, or you…read more can eat inside in what feels like a rustic / modern farmhouse space. by that i mean open ceilings, beams, lots of 'raw' style. its all elegant, relaxing, and has an upscale touch. came for a casual business meeting around 6pm and it was the perfect ambience and setting. didn't have a TON to eat since biz is biz and i don't want spinach in my teeth. but the fish i had, and the appetizer ceasar salad my colleague and i shared, plus some vodka drink i forget what it was (if i forget it must have done the trick), were all very good. service was colorful and lovely (a very varied cast haha). a huge variety of diners, families, etc, all clearly enjoying themselves which says a lot about the place. highly recommended. ps - there is no parking on sunset 4-7pm so, you have to hunt down a space on a side street if you come early! and there are some parking limits ie 1 hour, 2 hour... depending on how close you park. i think i parked on wilcox on an off street and it was like 3 blocks away but its fine bc u should walk after you eat!

Came here to work for a little while and had the grain bowl with chicken and two matcha lattes…read more The grain bowl had really good flavors, although the chicken and eggs didn't seem quite as fresh as I would have liked. The matcha lattes were good though. Really nice space overall, especially the patio. It's a great place to hang out or get some work done for a while. There were also lots of interesting conversations going on around me, which gave the place a fun, lively atmosphere without being distracting. Service was great. My waiter was friendly and attentive. Overall, a nice spot with a great patio and good atmosphere. I'd come back, especially to work and grab a matcha.

I had a wonderful experience at Joey DTLA! The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. My server, Kelsey, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I can't wait to visit LA again so I can return and enjoy another amazing meal with them!

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!

This is my third time visiting Linden and it has been consistent every time when it comes down to…read morethe food, service, and ambiance. The hosts welcome you in so kindly and the waiting staff are prompt and available. The fooooddd y'allll - get the Oxtail Grilled Cheese, The Linden Burger, the steak, mashed potatoes and spinach, the bread pudding was hiiitiiinn!

We enjoyed the meal "family style" and shared... because all of the portions are big enough to…read moreshare(!) What we enjoyed: -Breaking Bread ($23) - cornbread, herbed focaccia, an everything bagel paired with fried chicken butter, schmaltz cream cheese, and extra virgin seasoned olive oil. It sounds like a standard dish, but it was actually fun to eat. My friend described it as "familiar but just a little fancy." -For Goodness Steak ($54) - 8 oz. NY Strip steak served with pomme purée and wilted spinach. Prepared just right, and such a quality cut of steak. I love it when the meats melt in your mouth. -Linden Burger ($34) - An elevated burger because it's topped with scallion slaw, French onions, white cheddar, and lemon garlic aioli. All of those elements really come together when you have a bite. I asked for this medium well. No meal is complete without SIDES: -The Macaroni Pie ($12) and Herbed Duck Fat Fries ($21) I tell you, that macaroni pie was indulgent (bring your lactase enzyme pills), and I swear there's a hint of sweetness. The fries were insane, six thick long sticks hand-cut, served with lemon caviar aioli. Crispy on the exterior and soft on the inside and cooked in duck fat, I presume. Such a great flavor!! I can't believe this is on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, I really expect a nice space like this with an intimate feeling and nice attentive servers to be on the west side or nestled in the hills somewhere. Everything was delicious, and I want to come back and try more dishes. I agree with my friend that there was a great feeling that the restaurant brought. I don't know if they come out and sing happy birthday on request or anything like that, but this feels like a space to take someone for a special birthday meal.