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Address:
8022 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Neighborhood:
Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

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Cuisine:
Californian

Price: $30 and under

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AOC Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.aocwinebar.com
Email: admin@aocwinebar.com
Phone: (323) 653-6359
Hours of Operation: Friday 6 -11pm Saturday 10am - 11pm, serving all day Sunday 10am - 10pm, serving all day
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Californian, French
Executive Chef: Suzanne Goin
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Please call the restaurant for information.
Private Party Facilities: We have a semi-private space that can seat up to 20 people. We also have a private space that can seat up to 30 people. Please call the restaurant for more information.
Private Party Contact: Billie Freeman (323) 653-6359
Special Events & Promotions: We're booking for New Year's Eve for Carnivale! Book before December 1 and save $15 per guest. Featuring A.O.C.'s take on Brazilian Cuisine, Costumes and Music! Early seating, $75 prior to Dec 1 / $90 after Nov 30. Second seating, $110 before Dec 1 / $125 after Nov 30. More info at http://www.aocwinebar.com/AOC_New_Years_Eve_2011.html

Getting there

Cross Street: Crescent Heights
Public Transit: The MTA bus stop at Fairfax and Third Street is the closest public transit stop.
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: You can park on the street at a meter, if available, or use our valet. The charge is only $5.50 per car.

A word from AOC

We are a small plates restaurant driven by seasonal ingredients, locally sourced. Our California French cuisine was developed by Chef Suzanne Goin, and has some Mediterranean influences as well. We have 50 wines by the glass (25 white/25 red) and 300 bottles to choose from. Reservations are… encouraged. And, A.O.C. is now open for brunch with one of the best menus in town - Javier's chorizo verde chiliquiles; grilled asparagus with spring vegetables, soft cooked egg and parmesan polenta; our toasted brioche with gruyère, prosciutto, frisée and egg; a wood oven baked frittata with hook's cheddar, young broccoli and gremolata; a wood oven baked pancake with blueberries, pistachio and candied meyer lemon, wood oven baked pain perdu with caramelized apples, smoked bacon and maple syrup, and our smoked fish plate with toasted rye, goat's cream cheese, cucumber and tomato are just a sampling from Suzanne Goin's decadently delicious menu!

We look forward to seeing you soon.Continued

AOC

4.1

287 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerCalifornian
Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List

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361 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

361 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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fit for foodies(264)
notable wine list(199)
special occasion(134)

neighborhood gem(127)
romantic(82)
hot spot(73)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (361)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

This was our first and last

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2005

Dined on 04/14/2012

2005

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

"This was our first and last time at this restaurant. The only thing that was good was the cheese, wine and lamb. We had several other dishes that were no where near the quality of what we paid. In addition, when we tasted the 1st recommended wine and didn't like it.....the waitress got irritated. That's a no-no for wait staff. We all shared 2 desserts and the good one was the butterscotch pot de creme. When we were leaving, another customer was complaining to his waitress about their service. Not at all what we expected after the people we were with had been there twice before. They were not thrilled either."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We visited AOC from New York

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We visited AOC from New York for dinner on a Sunday evening. The menu is small plate style, so my two dining partners and I ordered two small plates each to share. If you have the chance to visit, you must order the dates wrapped in bacon. They were warm, sweet, salty and unbelievably delicious. Other noteworthy dishes were the bratwurst and spaetzle and the pea pancake/crab salad. For dessert, we shared the butterscotch pot de creme, which was somehow light yet creamy and filling at the same time. The waitstaff was very friendly and accommodating. Great restaurant!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

foods ate good, their portions

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Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"foods ate good, their portions of dishes are perfect.
if you love a wine, they also have varieties of wine selections."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

It was good but had hoped

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It was good but had hoped it would be better than it was. Food came to the table at different times- we were a table of 4. 2 got their food a good 3-5 minutes before the others.

We had a great time, the place is beautiful...just expected more from their reputation.

I might give them another go.....as should anyone reading this as again we had a great time and I'm hard to please...HA"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food and service were

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food and service were very good, but the ambiance was terrible. It was too brightly lit and noisy. It made for a terrible date night."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food isn't what it used to

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food isn't what it used to be. Everything seems heavy now. Even some of the same dishes that they still make are heavier. It's as though they are catering to tourists with the menu. Have gone to AOC for years, but I think we just had our last visit."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Expected 'Very Good' - got 'Great'

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Truly scrumptious brunch - imaginative, flavorful & lovely to look at dish! We will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Checked out the plates on the tables around us and they looked great as well. Setting was cool & sedate - all the passion was in the flavors! This brunch topped any others we have tried from the elegant to the down home. Highly recommend : )"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Each dish was delicious and

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Dined on 04/05/2012

2005

Dined on 04/05/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Each dish was delicious and memorable. We're lucky to have AOC in our neighborhood."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is good but a bit

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Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food is good but a bit overpriced. The wine list is impressive and they offer a good selection by the glass (but mostly mediocre wines). The selection of wines by the bottle is very good. Very good selection of cheeses and one of the best accoutrement plates I have ever seen."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Hostess was not friendly and

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Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Hostess was not friendly and tried to sit us next to a big table when the other half of the restaurant was totally empty.
Service was very slow with only one waiter in the room that night with a few bussboys. The rock music playing was too loud and did not fit the place.
Would not recommend or come back again."

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

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Focaccia Night!
Thursday 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM›
Choose from 3 focaccias out of our wood burning oven with Farmers' Market seasonal ingredients like roasted tomato, mozzarella and spicy soppressata. Excludes Tax and Tip. $11 each; menu of 3 focaccias changes weekly. Offer valid April 5, 2012 - July 5, 2012
Paella Night at A.O.C.!
Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM›
Begin with tapas of Jamon Serrano; Baby Octopus; Roasted Apricots with Manchego; Marcona Almonds & Olives. Then our special Paella, ending with Flan. Excludes Tax and Tip. $50 per guest for menu. One night only!. Offer valid May 24, 2012
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