Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Ladera Heights

The service was friendly and good but slow - we were the only table in the restaurant and there was a singular focus on getting tables set up for dinner. I had a to-go order that almost didn't get in as they closed the lunch service even after I noted wanting to place the order at the end of our lunch; luckily the chef obliged. The new remodel/decor is very nice! The quality of the food was good. The presentation was good. The menu is focused which is also good. We want them to do well - the prices felt high to us for what we received.

Went for our anniversary. It was decent. Not great enough for 5 stars. The apple salad was the highlight food wise. Entrees were meh. I never request salt and pepper and this needed it. Both my wife and myself. I had the short rib stroganoff and she had the steak pasta. Both just bland. Service by Von. Maybe she was having a bad day. Not very service friendly, rushed out food, slammed out salads down on the table, just annoying when you are trying to celebrate a happy occasion. After we ate, we decided to sit at the bar because the drinks were very good. Bar service was much better! Emilio and Jesus were attentive and personable. They made the night. All in all, I would go back for drinks, but not dinner.

If you love a nice glass of good wine with a lovely dinner, this place is for you! They have wonderful appetizers and all of their desserts were gluten free! I could finally order a dessert! Everything we ordered was delicious!

We tried a couple of drinks before dinner, the smoke and roses was delicious. We had an artichoke for appetizer. It was amazing. I had the salmon. It was unbelievable and so delicious. My husband had the noodle bowl. He didn’t think it had much flavor so he won’t order that again.

Always great food and great service! One of my favorite places