What a great place to dine that serves up bold and flavorful dishes. I very much enjoyed the…read moreambiance and presentation end to end. The service here is excellent and everything ran smoothly with zero issues. The bread and butter here is excellent while waiting for your meal. I had the beef stroganoff, which is a comfort dish for me. It's hearty and delicious so I couldn't wait to try this dish. I was certainly surprised because I was not expecting it to be incredibly flavorful. It was so good I couldn't stop eating it. Highly recommended! We ended our meal with the devil's advocate flourless chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream, which was delicious for being flourless. What a perfect way to end a tasty meal. My only complaint is the parking because we didn't know where we could park. We ended up getting a ticket because we thought we could park nearby. Definitely recommend asking where to park to avoid a ticket. Overall, we very much enjoyed our dining experience and will certainly be back to try other menu items.

Another great dining experience on all levels. This time was for DineLA, which was such a value…read more The room has a great vibe with different seating options indoors (including bar) and outdoor space and window adjacent tables. We started with the farmhouse beets, a delicious balance of beets, arugula and dressing topped with candied pecans. The portion was more than enough so we boxed some up to leave room for the main course. Our mains were the wagyu beef stroganoff and the trout filet with blistered green beans. The stroganoff and pappardelle arrived in its own covered dish, so hot it sat on a wood base. While it was a good comfort food dish I thought the horse radish was a little too forward for my taste. It was my companion's entree and she really enjoyed it and there was enough to take home. I had the trout filet with its crispy pepita topping served with blistered green beans. Very happy with my choice and it was also a generous portion. Dessert was the yuzu olive oil cake for my friend and butterscotch budino for me. I loved the balance of butterscotch, crème fraiche, salt and pecans. And the pecan cookie was a great accompaniment. She enjoyed her selection as well. Corkage fee is $20. From the ambiance to the food and service, it was another great experience here. Parking was easy with metered parking along Beverly.

My wife and I came here for the DineLA event and were blown away. The chef, Dominique Cren, is a…read moreThree Star Michelin chef for her restaurant in San Francisco and our experience at her L.A. restaurant is every bit as good. I met Dominique many years ago working at a L.A. based country club and fond her to be very gracious and thoughtful. So happy to see that she has fully come into her own. It's located in the Christian Dior atelier on Rodeo drive so good luck finding parking other than valet. In any event the entrance is beautiful and when you arrive via elevator you are treated to a beautiful open air concept carefully curated with both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant was packed: side note that throughout our two foray of DineLA fine dining we were amazed by the number of Asian tourists at these restaurants. At M. Dior almost EVERY table was occupied by Asian tourists. Just an observation and not a racial profiling. Our server was very engaging and we chose the $95 three course prix fixe menu and I opted for the $75 wine pairing (which was not particularly memorable). We started with an amuse bouche of Tomato Water Meringue and sour dough bread. The amuse was fine but the bread and butter (with tiny violet pedals sprinkled on the butter) was amazing: so much so that we asked for a second helping. The first course was a tomato Rosette and a Rockfish Tartare. The tomato rosette was delicate, very flavorful and beautifully prepared (whipped feta and nectarine "sambal"). The rockfish tartare was good but, generally speaking (and this was the second time in a week that we experienced a rockfish preparation) the fish is rather tasteless. with grapes, carrot and shallot XO. But the star of the night were the entrees: Potato Agnolotti and Beef Cheek. The Potato Agnolotti which appeared like a version of gnocchi, came in a lovely mussel sauce. The beef cheek was slow roasted for 50 hours and served with a fish sauce caramel (Umami?), broccolini and bone marrow. It too was fabulous. Dessert consisted of a chocolate cannage, a pillow-like presentation that was both delicate and rich, on a bed of cherry confiture. The strawberry sorbet was refreshing served with St. Germain and strawberry jus. Truly a memorable evening. One other side note: the portions were rather small but we attributed that to the fact that it was a tasting menu. We did see some a la carte dishes go by that looked more substantial.

I'd been wanting to try Dominique Crenn's new restaurant forever and dine LA week was the perfect…read moreexcuse. I'm excited to report that it lives up to the hype and is very worth the splurge! Valet parking is $25 for the first four hours, just so you know. (And all the guys that park the cars are hot and built like brick houses!) Worthy investment. Granted, the Dine LA menu is priced at $95 per person (before taxes, tip and the 4% health charge), however the fascinating flavors and the advanced cooking techniques used to produce them justify the charge. While we ordered the Dine LA menu, we had to ask permission from the chef to order from the à la carte menu (to satisfy our curiosity). We were thankfully accommodated. The tuna violet bouquet was as delicious as it was beautiful. I thought it was going to taste like your typical tuna tartare, but it didn't. It was elevated in a way I can't even explain. The portion is tiny - just enough for one person but it's one of those dishes you won't ever forget. The same went for the black truffle agnolotti. So unique. It had all sorts of textures and flavors dancing on the tongue - crunchiness, then softness (the pasta) and then umami from the mushroom broth. The broth is clarified with parmesan! How does one even do that? I couldn't get enough of it. I slurped every bit and didn't care. Chef Crenn's expertise is flexed all throughout the meal. They apparently braise the beef for over 50 hours and while they explained more of it I couldn't pay attention because the mushroom maitake purée distracted me. It was just out of this world. A little salty but I loved it. Hubby ordered the potato agnolotti which had a delicious creamy sauce - well-balanced. Ugh so good. The chocolate cannage was filled with a thick mousse and a tart cherry compote that cut through all that richness. I ate this very slowly because I didn't want the meal to end. The other dessert option was just ok in my opinion - a small strawberry sorbet. This entire meal was a sensory delight from start to finish. Every single thing was gorgeous and delicious and aromatic. It wasn't just the food that was so pleasing to behold, but also the chairs, the silverware, dishware and every single thing you could see. Christian Dior earned my respect all over again. The whole dining concept was thoughtfully curated and masterfully executed. It's one of my new favorite restaurants for sure! And I can't wait to return.

Pura Vita deserves to be a destination -- not because it's a vegan restaurant but because the…read moreingredients are quality, the food delicious, the menu is creative. My husband has type 1 diabetes so we very rarely eat at Italian ristorantes. Chef Tara has helped us rediscover a new world of flavor without negative impacts on my husband's blood sugar and cholesterol. (Thanks for the variety of non-dairy cheeses!!) Tip for first-timers: go when you can have the brunch or the lunch menu. Then you'll have so many options that you'll have to return! Round 1 Polpettine (meatballs) are made from lentils and texture similar to the real ones; lovely marinara sauce and ground macadamia nut instead of parmesan. Complement this with the citrus notes that highlight the sauteed swiss chard with earthy Italian butter / gigante beans. Round 2 The same beans are in the Greek goddess salad: rich with tomatoes, kalamata olives, and fresh red onions. This was a visually stunning and paired well with the Sicilian almond 'tuna' melt. The tuna is by far the most imaginative. Again, Chef Tara and the back of the house nailed the texture and I loved the hints of crunchy celery. The capers injected tiny bursts of salt and tartness. The only moderation I'd consider is slightly crisping / toasting the sandwich bread -- but the tuna melt sando is great as it is. Pura Vida is a diamond in the rough especially because the storefront is pretty discreet. I sure wish that we lived closer. We'll be back for special occasions in our life!

From the outside on the street level, it doesn't look like much is happening here but wait until…read moreyou have the food..... Really great food. Everything is vegan and there were a lot of options you can make gluten free. We rave about this place often. Even our waiter was really nice and helpful. Good vibes all around. Though it is on the pricier side, it's so worth it. Also very decent wine selection *mwah*

Usually come for their great breakfast but finally came for dinner. Tried tbe cheeseburger!…read moreExcellent one of the BEST hamburgers in LA. Great quality meat with good quality cheese, red onion and on brioche bun. So huge that I split it with a friend. Came with wonderful thin crispy fresh fries.

It's disappointing to see this place in such poor condition because it has so much potential. The…read morerestaurant feels run-down, the sofas and pillows inside looked dirty and poorly maintained, and it was honestly unpleasant to sit there. It also seemed like there was very little management oversight, with employees doing whatever they wanted. Restrooms were also dirty first thing in the morning... The food wasn't bad, but the lack of cleanliness in the dining area made me wonder about the condition of the kitchen. Zinqué has the potential to be a great spot, but it really needs better management and much higher standards of cleanliness.

Definitely a futuristic take on a cafe, I was immediately reminded of old movie scenes and how the…read more'future' was seen. My party was notified that we have a time limit on dining so we ate within 30 minutes while our Tesla was being charged. Service was great, the people were kind. There was water on the stairs which was a little dangerous. The view from the second floor was cool but is very sunny as there's not much shading. There are two large screens where you can hear what's playing on the 2nd floor as well. It's cool to visit for the one time as it was very pricey.

It's like Tomorrowland at Disney and priced just as high for standard fast food. For the theme,…read moredecorations, and experience, I recommend the Tesla Diner for tourists. However, I came during an empty crowd time period on a weekday around 4pm and they took an extremely long time for my taco order. I suspect there was a technical error and my order wasn't processed correctly, so I have deducted a star simply for waiting unnecessarily long when there were no lines and hardly anyone there. Inefficiency at Tesla is a fail.

We had a blast here! The Naughty Pig is in a great location (pre game for next door) and has a live…read morelet crowd full of patrons ready to drink and belt out some karaoke. The drinks were made well and the staff were eager to help and responsive. I recommend getting upstairs and putting your name down early so you can have your chance to shine on the microphone! The only bummer was that this place was so poppin that my girl didn't get a chance to sing. There was also a fight downstairs while I was here, so that was fun to watch! Will definitely be coming back

I had the pizza. It was very delicious. The staff is friendly and the location is very casual and…read moreclean. I do have to say, I miss the old food menu. The steamed hamburger sliders will be something I miss dearly.

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.

Food: the ceviche is a must try! We had the pizza and chicken kabobs which were very good…read more Service: it was okay, attentive. Ambiance: you have to sit outside, specially on a summer night

Came here for a second time recently! A lovely place to come for breakfast. Everything is always…read moreamazing here. As for parking, I normally do street parking a couple blocks away. I personally don't mind the walk. My only complaint is that I had no idea that dogs were allowed in this restaurant. There was a couple sitting next to me with a small dog that kept staring at me eat the entire time. It made me uncomfortable and a bit sad but it was tolerable. Everything was fine until the dog got on top of the table and I immediately became disgusted. Dogs are lovely but shouldn't be allowed inside the restaurant for this very reason. Let this be a reminder to always ask (nicely) if your table can be cleaned before you enjoy your meal!

We celebrated my birthday at République, and it was truly the perfect night. From the moment we…read morearrived, the staff was incredibly attentive and welcoming, and the service was exceptional throughout the entire evening. The food was absolutely stellar. My husband and I loved everything about our meal, and every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and memorable. The bluefin tuna toast was a standout, beautifully presented with a delicious smoky flavor and kaluga caviar. The hamachi crudo brought a fresh brightness to the meal and was the perfect contrast to some of the richer dishes. The tableside Dover sole was an experience in itself, and the lobster campanelle had such unique and wonderful flavors. Everything was outstanding, but what made the evening especially memorable was the combination of exceptional food, impeccable service, and the warm atmosphere. République made my birthday feel truly special. We had an incredible evening and can't wait to return!

amazing flavor, amazing service. Shoutout to Samu for being a phenomenal server and taking great…read morecare of us. Really made a great night even better!

I am leaving a second review for this place because my second visit deserves another review. It's…read morehard to find a consistent restaurant on both food and service but this Bacari does it! This is my third trip to this location and it certainly won't be my last. My first was a weekend brunch with my girls, the second was a date night and this time is a solo trip because I was craving some of their dishes. Each experience has been wonderful. Food is delish. Staff friendly. Vibes for days.

Really enjoyed this brunch restaurant. Stopped by to kill time before LACMA opened and it was the…read moreright choice. Cute little hole in the wall. Has limited seating inside and out so get there early if you can! I love the decor with the butterflies on the wall and they are playing chill jams. They have a cute chalkboard off the menu and a cool photo wall is celebrities who have visited. My fiancé and I tried the Huevos Rancheros plate, Peaches and Cream Waffle, and the Thai Style Fried Chicken plate. Along with their two drinks; Sunset Refresher & Blueberry Vanilla Cold Foam Matcha. Huevos Rancheros were a hit. To be honest I thought the dish to be a small serving at first. But it's actually a good portion. You get three tostadas stacked and layered with black beans and mozzarella and topped off with over easy eggs and salsa. I loved how the corn tortillas maintained their crunch and never got soggy. The habanero salsa that it came had a good KICK. Peaches and Cream waffle was good as well. It is seasonal so we jumped on the opportunity. Waffle was thick and fluffy that came with powdered sugar and cinnamon. The peaches were also thick and the sauce it came was light and sweet. Can never go wrong with ice cream and waffles. The Thai Style chicken was pleasant surprise. Before we ate the chicken, I tried a piece of the breading and I knew it was gonna be a good one. Lots of flavor from the tom yum seasoning and the chicken was a decent size. It's not spicy and comes with a sweet sauce to dip in. The bell peppers balanced out this dish. I was a fan of the sunset refresher. It's a mix of hibiscus, pineapple and lemonade. It's more tart than sweet but refreshing. The blueberry cold foam iced matcha was solid. Not too sweet and properly balance. Overall a good brunch spot with a large menu guaranteed to have you come back to try other things. A little pricey.

Been dying to try this brunch place for a while... the Thai chicken and waffles didn't disappoint!!…read moreThe fried chicken was super flavorful and juicy while the waffle was super fluffy and crisp. The dish came with soft whipped butter, sweet spicy chili sauce, and maple syrup on the side. We had to wait around 10-20 minutes to get seated but the servers were super attentive. The inside was much more boho and casual than I expected with some fake flowers on the wall and a fish aquarium. I wanna come back to try the Thai omelette and the waffle and lox!