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Address:
1850 Industrial Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021

Neighborhood:
Downtown

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Cuisine:
French

Price: $30 and under

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Church & State Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.churchandstatebistro.com
Phone: (213) 405-1434
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm; Saturday - 5:30pm - 11:00pm; Sundays - Offering a prix fixe menu from 5:30pm - 9:00pm. Our regular menu is not available on Sundays.
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: French
Executive Chef: Joshua Smith
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Contact: Yassmin (213) 405-1434

Getting there

Cross Street: Mateo
Parking: Private Lot

A word from Church & State

A French Bistro in the loading dock of the original Nabisco Biscuit Company Building, built in 1925, located in the arts district of downtown L.A. Join us for Church on Sunday with a pre-fixed chefs menu, at $39 per person. "standard menu not available"

Church & State

4.1

314 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked

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322 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

322 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(224)
neighborhood gem(154)
hot spot(124)

special occasion(102)
notable wine list(80)
good for groups(78)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (322)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was a business lunch,

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Dined on 04/12/2012

2004

Dined on 04/12/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was a business lunch, and the first time to Church and State for both of us. The food was excellent. Because we couldn't make up our minds, we ask the waitress to split the onion, cheese and bacon torte and the duck salad so we could try both. The torte is very rich and a half order was plenty (I ate it all). The duck confit salad was small split, and may not be enough food if you ordered it by itself. We saw the french onion soup go by our table, and it looked delicious. We had an 11:30 reservation, so the restaurant was empty, and there was plenty of street parking. I will go back."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2004

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food took a long time to come

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Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food took a long time to come out but was tasty"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Place but frustrating waiters

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Dined on 04/12/2012

2009

Dined on 04/12/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"In a French restaurant with a French menu, at least they could have their waiters trained to understand what you say when you are ordering.
I've been here 3 times, only once with a waiter who understood french and new what I was talking about when I said the name how it was on the menu.
I do not need them to speak french nor understand it .... but the names of your menu!!! Please! memorize that!
If it's written 'Rillette de Saumon" don't say back to me "what?! Oh Salmon Rillette"!"

Dined on 04/12/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Atmosphere is great but the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Atmosphere is great but the service was mediocre. The food is good but overpriced for what we got. There are much better spots for the money."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Friendly service. New York

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Friendly service. New York feel. Good food. Heard it's quite busy in the evening, but for lunch it was easy and enjoyably. If you are looking for quiet though, this is not the place."

Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is a true French bistro

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is a true French bistro transplanted to LA! Vive la France! You want baguettes? A FRENCH wine list (sublime white Burgundy!)? Loved it! The very attentive waiter even tried for a French accent! The maitre d' was knowledgeable and very pleasant. Altogether, a wonderful dining experience. My only complaint is that it is so popular that it is hard to snag a reservation!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Downtown Gem

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My entree was delicious this was good because it was not cheap at $29, the service was great, limited selection wine by the glass, salad was quite small for $14.00, bread was delicious..my only complaint the noise level was very high making it very difficult to hear my dinner companion."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

I've been to Church and State

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I've been to Church and State before and the food's been solid. But we had a party of six this time and both the service and food were terrible. Particularly the food. Everything was bland and flavorless. A huge disappointed from a once quality restaurant."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had my birthday dinner with

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2010

Dined on 04/01/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had my birthday dinner with friends, it was a wonderful experience for those first time to C&S and my fourth time to C&S"

Dined on 04/01/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

BoneMarrow*,OnionTart*,SmCharcuteri

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/14/2012

2010

Dined on 03/14/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"BoneMarrow*,OnionTart*,SmCharcuterie*,SmScallops*,SmSalmon*,SmQuail*,BeetSalad,CremeBrulee*,PotAuChocolat*(,SaintGeronSparkling,2GlMalbec,GlSauternes)"