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Engine Co. No. 28

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Address:
644 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Neighborhood:
Downtown

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Engine Co. No. 28 Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.engineco.com
Email: info@engineco.com
Phone: (213) 624-6996
Hours of Operation: Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 9:00pm Sunday - Saturday Brunch 11:00am - 2:00pm Lunch 11:00am - 5:00pm Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm Happy Hours 7 days: 3:00pm - 6:00pm & 9:00pm - 12:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Executive Chef:
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Full menu, sandwiches and salads.
Private Party Facilities: Semi private mezzanine - accommodates 20 guests.
Private Party Contact: Linda Charis (213) 624-6996
Special Events & Promotions: Host your special events in our private mezzanine area.
Please call to make arrangements for larger parties.

Getting there

Cross Street: 7th and Wilshire
Public Transit: Adjacent to Metro Blue, Red Lines and DASH.
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet parking is available all day for $10.00 Nearby street parking and public lot parking Our complimentary shuttle service drops off and picks up from local entertainment venues.

A word from Engine Co. No. 28

Housed in a beautifully restored 1912 firehouse, Engine Co. No. 28 has been putting out appetite fires since 1989 with classic American dishes inspired by the regional cooking of firehouses across the country. The menu features a "signature" Meatloaf, New York Steak, Southern-style pan-fried… chicken, crab cakes, Cobb salad, and Firehouse chili. The weekly chef “specials” feature fresh grilled fish such as salmon, halibut and seasonal vegetables. Daily soups include corn chowder, chicken tortilla lime, tomato basil, broccoli and many other rotating favorites. The restaurant is reminiscent of the classic grills of San Francisco and New York - mahogany booths, white linen tables, granite bar and original brass fire pole - housed in a restored 1912 Los Angeles firehouse.Continued

Engine Co. No. 28

3.6

167 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican

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177 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

177 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(38)
great for lunch(35)
fit for foodies(34)

good for groups(25)
special occasion(25)
notable wine list(13)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (177)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great staff & service. Food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great staff & service. Food was really good. Caramelized Banana Napoleon was delicious!"

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I enjoyed the ambiance and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I enjoyed the ambiance and the concept of the restaurant inside of an old firehouse. The menu reflected the location as well. The food was quite good. The servers were attentive and friendly and had great drink suggestions. I am looking forward to visiting again in the near-future."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very enjoyable place to meet

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very enjoyable place to meet up with friends downtown. Also great for a shuttle to the Music Center."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Slow service on an empty Tuesday

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2006

Dined on 04/03/2012

2006

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Slow service on an empty Tuesday night. Food is just ok. Not worth spending over an hour just for a cold sandwich and soda."

Dined on 04/03/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Service was very slow. They

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2003

Dined on 03/31/2012

2003

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Service was very slow. They didn't acknowledge my 30% off re the coupon I bought from Open Table, and I had to wait while they revised my bill. Also, bus to music center was very small so ended up moving our car and driving to the music center."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2003

Special Features: scenic view

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

We have been huge fans of

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We have been huge fans of Engine company for many years and make it our regular stop when going to Staples Center, Club Nokia, and that area. But what a disappointment this time! Exceptionally busy, but more than that, the food was just adequate. I had the special corned beef and cabbage and it had no flavor at all. And when i asked for mustard, he plopped a bottle of good old yellow mustard on the table. I would expect more from Engine Company. The only good things was we got out in time to see our show."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Not what we expected

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2010

Dined on 03/22/2012

2010

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My girlfriend and I went to Engine Co. 28 before taking in a show. Our server, I believe Chad was his name, was the only good thing we encountered. The lamb shank was tough and had zero flavor. I think the chef needs to learn where the salt, pepper and mirepoix are located in the kitchen. I had what they called a crab cake. It tasted like it came from the freezer and had a dry powdered shrimp taste to it. There was some sort of celery garnish or side dish that left a lot to the imagination. When the dessert came, creme brulee, it tasted like cream without any flavorings. We had a bottle of wine and some port that were very good. We will not be going back until we hear that they have made some improvements."

Dined on 03/22/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good downtown pre-theater option

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2004

Dined on 03/30/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very good staff points. When told we were headed to the Disney, they stepped up the timing on our service so that we were not late. My wife love's their Chicken Fried Steak and Pecan Pie. I had the Buffalo Chicken salad. The chicken was nice and spicy, but would have been easier to deal with oven hot or warm. The serving sizes are really too big. Less waste and/or waist."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2004

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Unique Setting

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great find on Open table. Unique setting being an old Firehouse. Great food as well. Shuttle to the Staples Centre for any event (I went to a Lakers Game) was an added bonus"