UPSTAIRS 2 Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA

UPSTAIRS 2

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Address:
2311 Cotner Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Neighborhood:
West Los Angeles

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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UPSTAIRS 2 Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.upstairs2.com
Email: info@upstairs2.com
Phone: (310) 231-0316
Hours of Operation: Wednesday & Thursday 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Executive Chef: Todd Barrie
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: UPSTAIRS 2 has been providing catering services for groups from 4 to 1000. Service can be provided to your home or other locations. The menus are customized to your taste. Few caterers talk about their ability to provide the correct pairing of wine and food so that your wedding, anniversary, birthday or special event is the hit that you expected. UPSTAIRS 2 also has a program for corporate lunches.

Getting there

Cross Street: Tennessee & 405 Fwy.
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Parking is available on the roof where the restaurant is located. Street parking is generally available.

A word from UPSTAIRS 2

Upstairs 2 Restaurant and Wine Bar, Los Angeles, is pleased to announce that we’ve won a 2012 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award for Top 100 Wine List. Determined by more than 5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners over the last year, the Top Wine List honorees each bested more than… 15,000 restaurants.
"Our passion at Upstairs 2 is to provide our guests the best dining experience possible. We are always changing our food and wine pairings to keep the restaurant exciting to both new and repeat guests.We offer 40 wines by the glass on our ever- evolving wine list."says Sommelier Marilyn Snee
Thanks to all the diners who have helped Upstairs 2 Restaurant and Wine Bar earn this accolade in the U.S. and in Los Angeles. Be sure to reserve in advance, now that the word is out. Your table is waiting!

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary American
Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables

Diner Reviews

"Fabulous ambience and Marilyn, the sommelier, is a gem. Upstairs2 is just the right touch of elegance and sophistication without being snooty or pretentious. As a wine novice I feel very comfortable asking questions and trying new things and feel like Marilyn and all the staff are helping me find things I like rather than trying to sell me on things they like or 'educate' me on what I 'should' like. "
Dined on 4/4/2014
"We dined here last Wed. night and as always were impressed and delighted by Chef Todd Barrie's ambitious and varied menu and unique setting. Highlights included a stunning lobster BLT on brioche, a hearty fig, goat cheese and prosciutto flatbread, a refreshing Dungeness crab and cucumber roll, a vegetable risotto, a blood orange Caesar salad, a trio of tapenade including olive, hummus, and eggplant, a sticky toffee pudding. Marilyn Snee oversees the accomplished wine program and a glass of sparkling rose was the perfect accompaniment. Service was exemplary. At a $100 for two before tip this is hands down the best gourmet bargain in town. Open Wed. thru Sat. for dinner only. All that's missing is its own off ramp from the 405."
Dined on 4/16/2014
"Upstairs 2 is a truly delightful restaurant. The menu selection is diverse yet everything offered just tastes great. Portions are small so it's best to order a lot of items to get a real flavor, pun intended, for the Chef's skills. "
Dined on 4/18/2014
"Saw the menu and the variety of red meat interested me. Went here with another couple and it was a nice change. The menu is set up by wine pairings. The options are numerous and interesting. Best thing: bison flank steak. Noteworthy: meatloaf, pleasant surprise. Skip the elk, too dry even when asked to cook medium, which is was not, disappointment. Wines excellent."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"This is a great place to go and try all kinds of great food in portion sizes for two to four people and try different wines with food. The waiting staff makes it easy for you to figure out the menu and have a great time. It was also reasonably priced.I will definitely come back."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"Upstairs2 is a right next to the 405 Northbound onramp on Cotner Ave. The room is basically a small upstairs banquet room that the store uses in a variety of ways. My wife and I have been up there for wine tastings, for a New Year's Eve party and this weekend as a last-minute idea for dinner. The food is exquisitely prepared and not pricey. The best part, however, is what they do with wine pairings. Our server, Morgan, listened carefully listened to our wine preferences and then surprised each of us with wines that we not only loved but were also perfectly matched to each dish (we only had a first and main course plus dessert). Decor is simple with soft lighting and warm atmosphere. Upstairs2 is a gem that should not be missed!"
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Tried the Prix Fixe "Wine & Dine" dinner, and were completely satisfied. The wine pairings were good, and interesting, but the food was even better - every course was very good."
Dined on 4/2/2014
"Nice, relaxing dinner with 4 different wines. Great service with an attentive staff. Enjoyable."
Dined on 3/28/2014
"Wonderful Westside gem. The food is delicious and portions are perfect for tasting, as the selections are rich and full of flavor. There is something on the menu for everyone! My daughter-in-law is a vegan and said the vegan selections are excellent. The wine list and tasting options are outstanding. The energy is high and upbeat. Love it!"
Dined on 3/29/2014
"Very good restaurant, the chef is inventive and well balanced in his flavor profiles. Lots of interesting choices,priced right, and I like the weekly prix fixe with wine samples. Altogether quite enjoyable..."
Dined on 3/28/2014
"Stopped in with my husband on Wednesday night, thinking it was Wine on Wednesday menu (which is amazing). We were there on the fourth Wednesday (Wine on Wednesday is week 1 and 3), so were disappointed. But the regular three-course tasting menu was superb! We had a pasta to die for and the most incredible veal chop,wine samplers with all three courses, and extra glass of wine -- our out the door cost was $125. A bargain for a great meal. .And Marilyn was lovely as always."
Dined on 3/26/2014
"The food and wine pairings don't come any better. However, the food stands more than well on its own. Because the place is relatively small by today's standards, you feel like you're eating in someone's living room. The staff is friendly and helpful. Parking is no hassle. Each time I go, I appreciate Upstairs2 more and out-of-town guests always enjoy their experiences there."
Dined on 3/21/2014
"I love this place. I often bring friends there as it's a relaxed, easy atmosphere, perfect for chatting. I've never had a service misstep there (pretty rare in LA where every waiter is a famous actor... almost, and behave accordingly), and their wines by the glass are fantastic value and well selected. The charcuterie is great, elk is great... totally worth a visit."
Dined on 3/19/2014
"Food was fantastic as always and we got lucky again to have Jessie as our wait person... she's terrific! I can't wait to return... one of our favorite restaurants!"
Dined on 3/15/2014
"Love this restaurant!! Great food, great service, and low corkage fee!! A winner! Eat here whenever we're in LA!"
Dined on 3/8/2014
"I was completely surprised just how wonderful this place is. I heard about it for years, but we never went before now. We often like eating Tapas style or simply appetizers. This restaurant satisfied our desires. We opted not to do the wine pairing, but will next time we go. Simply wonderful food, great service. I am hungry to go back. I have already told some of our friends!!!"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Food was great. Small place. Menu matches food w wine. New experience. Great concept."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Great romantic spot for Valentine's day. Wish we sat a little farther from our table neighbors though, we could hear the conversations going on to our right and left extremely clearly, and they could hear ours..was a bit awkward. Overall, food was delicious, service was superb, and the ambiance was perfect for dinner occasion!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Valentine's Day and a pre-fix dinner. We were ready for a nice evening. However, when we sat down we discovered that the menu was for two. My wife doesn't eat red meat and I don't like fish. Not having a choice of food we would both like, we left. we cannot believe a restaurant would force people into one type of meal. My wife would have loved to have the seafood and I the steak. But no, not at the Upstairs 2. Lame."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Delicious food, romantic atmosphere, attentive service, quiet so conversation is easy."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Always good. Love the small plates and wine pairings. Great way to share with friends. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will go there again soon."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"This restaurant is worth going to because the food is between good and very good and the pairings of wine make it all taste even better. It is not atmospheric because it's too crowded and noisy so maybe it's better to go mid-week."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Great service with good food. Only knock would be tables are just too close together. We had to slide the table like 5 times so people can get out next to us."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Surprisingly great food and great pairings. Went in with an open mind and very glad I did. Food was exceptional and the service was spot on. Didnt realize they had such nice gems in west la. Will def go back and recommend to others"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Clever menu pairing food to wine varietals. Delicious food, especially the crab wrapped in cucumber appetizer, and the elk. Very helpful sommelier Marilyn Snee. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly and we got to chat with guests at other tables about our wine."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Food was excellent, service was attentive. However I felt very rush, busboy constantly rushing to clear the table. They need to slow down to let the customer enjoy their meal."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Wine is the emphasis here, although the many small plates are excellent. A few of the "small" plates are actually rather large, so ask your waiter. It's a great place to try a number of different wines or buy that special bottle. It's also perfect for long, drawn-out meals."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"I had no idea there was a restaurant in this neighborhood, let alone one as good as this. It's the perfect place to eat before after a show at the Landmark on Pico. The menu is varied and creative. We'll definitely be back!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"This was our first visit to Upstairs2.. The restaurant is beautiful. The service was excellent. Our server was charming, knowledgeable and friendly! The food was outstanding! The wine list was excellent. Wish the Dine LA Menu was on the regular menu! Eager to return!"
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Nestled in between Smart and Final and a strip club, this place is a hidden gem! Everything we ate was excellent. 6 plates for a group of 4 was perfect (waitress tried to tell us we needed 12 for a group of 4 which would have been way too much food). Loved the food so much we are going back this month with out of town guests. The scallops and sea bean salad were my favorites!"
Dined on 1/11/2014
"The DineLA menu had many choices and easily accommodated our group. The food was delicious and nicely plated. We also had the wine pairings which introduced us to some new wines. A thoroughly enjoyable evening."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"Always great service, very attentive, very friendly. Every dish was terrific, period. Especially liked the Dungeness Crab Cucumber Roll, it was superb. The Jordon Chardonnay paired well with the appetizers. I can't wait to find another good reason to make the trek there."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"We tried to get in for DineLA last year and weren't able to get a reservation. We did this year and it was excellent. All of our main dishes were terrific. Portion size in upscale restaurants tend to be small and I walk away hungry- but not so at Upstairs 2. All of meals had good portion sizes. We will definitely return."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"The fabulously diverse menu and wine list, sublime food and welcoming staff make this a place to dine at again and again if for no other reason than to delight in tasting everything on the menu. Don't miss the Potobello Mushroom Ravioli and the Sea Bass Veracruz. If you're adventurous, try the Sea Bean Salad and/or the Elk. Marilyn, the General Manger, goes out of her way to ensure that her patrons are satisfied."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"This is a hidden gem. Tucked away in an industrial area of West LA, Upstairs 2 offers a memorable and sophisticated dining experience that completely belies the neighborhood."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Upstairs 2 became a huge favorite LA restaurant from my first visit 4 years ago. What makes it so special is the imaginative and inventive cooking paired with an extraordinary selection of wines and cocktails. No matter what the order, each plate is presented in an irresistible way, and the flavors almost always match the eye-appeal of the food. I like that the menu offers so many small plates and that the menu guides one to excellent beverage choices -- and then there's always master sommelier Marilyn Snee to offer her considerable expertise (I think she's without peer in this regard). Once in a blue moon, a dish will disappoint, this time the spring rolls were too creative for me: cold, wet, flabby = not good! But overall, exemplary!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"I go there a lot. It's a great place to relax, eat really great food and have a conversation with the person/people you are dining with. This time for DineLA. The menu with wine pairings is perfect, though you'd be hard pressed to go wrong no matter what you choose here. Just do it!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Our party of four had a wonderful time from the moment we arrived and enjoyed the easy going atmosphere. The wine and drink list is varied and sure to have something for everyone. We all loved the small plates and variety of noshing choices. We are all looking forward to our next trip back."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"I've been twice so far and will be back again. Both times the service has been great. Sitting quickly, service staff very friendly, food excellent. Loud, but can converse. Mixed crowd of all ages. Great parking, don't need to valet. Wines good and reasonable. Can't wait to return."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"I went to Upstairs 2 as part of Dine LA week. I had a salad, cod, and cheesecake and it was all quite tasty. But I probably wouldn't go back here because it wasn't I didn't find the dishes to be very cohesive and, thus, it isn't quite worth the price to me. Also the service was quite slow. On another note, the restaurant has plenty of parking, which is handy ... if the parking attendant in the main lot tells you where the overflow lot is."
Dined on 1/23/2014

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