Little Beast Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA

Little Beast Restaurant

Name: Little Beast Restaurant
Address: 1496 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90041
Telephone: (323) 341-5899
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

769 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Situated in a 1911 Craftsman bungalow, the Little Beast is a neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of Eagle Rock. Offering both indoor and outdoor seating, the Little Beast serves modern American fare. Intended for sharing, the menu is comprised of small plates and large mains with several unique daily specials.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(323) 341-5899
Website
http://www.littlebeastrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose Perez
Private party facilities
Our Backyard is the perfect location for your next private event for up to 25 people. This space is available at no extra charge to you with certain limitations.
Private party contact
Will Metayer: (323) 341-5899

Location
1496 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Neighborhood
Eagle Rock
Cross street
Loleta Avenue
Parking details
We offer valet parking for $4 per car. The area also offers plenty of street parking on Colorado Blvd and surrounding residential streets.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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fennel, garlic, thyme, rosemary, citrus
ORGANIC MIXED GREENS$12.00
baby kale, arugula, cucumber, heirloom tomato, chives, mint vinaigrette
ORGANIC KALE CAESAR$12.00
lemon, garlic, parmesan bread crumbs
BRUSSELS SPROUTS$12.00
jalapeno-agave vinaigrette, maldon sea salt
ICEBERG "WEDGE"$14.00
tomato, bacon, stilton bleu, scallion, chipotle "blt" aioli (vegetarian version available with bleu cheese aioli)
CHIPOTLE HUMMUS$15.00
garbanzo bean, roasted jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, tahini, chili-lime pita
SALMON BELLY MOUSSE$16.00
white port gelee, pickled shallots, chives, house bread
CHARCUTERIE BOARD$21.00
prosciutto, mortadella, chorizo, pickled fresno, ipa mustard, cornichon
ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD$21.00
midnight moon, french brie, stilton, fruit & nuts, truffle honey
ARTISAN CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE DUO$34.00
midnight moon, french brie, stilton, prosciutto, salami, chorizo, fruit, nuts, truffle honey, pickled fresno, ipa mustard, cornichon

Mains

LITTLE BEAST BURGER$19.00
bacon jam, bleu aioli, lettuce, fries, ketchup
LB "PLANT-BASED" BURGER$19.00
onion jam, bleu aioli, lettuce, fries, ketchup
FETTUCCINE "AL FREDO"$19.00
lemon-butter sauce, parmesan, sicilian bread crumbs, chives
ORECCHIETTE CARBONARA$24.00
pancetta, english peas, baby kale, caramelized onions, parmesan, fried egg
VEGETARIAN BOLOGNESE & PASTA$26.00
plant-based meat, maitake, king trumpet, shiitake, alba, mirepoix, tomato, parmesan bread crumbs
BEEF BOLOGNESE$26.00
tomato ragu, mirepoix, arugula, parmesan bread crumbs
ROASTED ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST$27.00
mushrooms & green beans, marsala jus, lemon-buttered pasta, parmesan bread crumbs, chives
WILD SHRIMP & SAFFRON RISOTTO$28.00
applewood bacon, english peas, heirloom tomato, mirepoix, parmesan
"INDIAN" BLACKENED SALMON$29.00
coriander, cumin, fennel seed, turmeric, french lentils, mirepoix, carrot-ginger soubise
PORK OSSO BUCCO$30.00
cheddar grits, almond-spiked coleslaw, mint, barbecue jus
CHARRED STEAK FRITES$34.00
flat iron steak, french fries, arugula salad, bearnaise aioli

Dessert

BELGIAN CHOCOLATE PUDDING$12.00
chantilly crema, shaved chocolate, maldon sea salt
BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING$12.00
creme anglaise, dulce de leche, vanilla crumble, whipped cream

What 769 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

769 Reviews

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TamaraP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
This place is fabulous! It's cozy, Charming, filled with character and delicious eats! I've never been disappointed by the tasty menu and the atmosphere.
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Vinonawine
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall4food4service1ambience4
Arrived at least 15 minutes before our scheduled reservation, we weren't seated until 20 mins after reservation (35 mins wait) while a number of guest with/without reservations were catered too. Very disappointed by the front staff and the nonchalant attitude. Otherwise, great food, wine selection, and ambiance. Probably won't return due to poor door service.
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KatK
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really love this restaurant. The food and service are consistently outstanding. Love the staff's enthusiasm over the food and entire experience. Have already recommended it to friends.
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JosephB
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a must-try little Eagle rock gem! Loved the authentic craftsman cottage atmosphere as a backdrop for great drinks and food, served up professionally in a notably casual manner. We sat inside, which has a cozy intimate vibe. Cocktails were perfect, we shared the beet and burrata salad--very tasty and unique with mandarin oranges and edamame. I had the night's special-- fried chicken with delicious slaw, my wife had the steelhead trout which she raved about. Overall, this was a great dining experience, casual, fun, very well executed. Can't wait to go back!!!
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OpenTable Diner
London
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great! Wine was good! Hand made cocktails were the best!
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marnie
Los Angeles
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Third time at this restaurant and they never disappoint. We had a young child with us this time and they made us feel very welcomed and had table activities for her to keep occupied. Nice friendly comfortable ambience with some unusual menu selections.
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Brad
Los Angeles
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2018
overall3food3service4ambience3
Great service but the sushi at this price had more flair than fresh fish.
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JaLy
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great scene, yummy well-prepared food, friendly and efficient staff. However, it was VERY noisy because of a large party on the patio.
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CissyC
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
My friend and I shared the steelhead entree which was wonderful, snap peas and blueberry dish which was excellent, and the meatballs, yum yum. L.B. has fantastic service, delicious food and love the rustic elegance of the place.
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RTatum
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Little Beast is one of my very favorite LA spots after 25 years of living here. Consistently excellent cooking in a very friendly, charming place. It sports an always kind and knowledgeable staff, plus really you can just close your eyes and point at the menu and find something wonderful. It's a total neighborhood gem. A little pricey, but not wallet-draining, and while the menu is smallish, you still have a range of options - both in price and ingredients. Get a reservation!
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DianeH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding and recommended by our college student granddaughter. She was right.... it was all delicious and the service was great. Steak was done perfectly and the risotto was perfect. Olives appetizer along with some bread was delicious as well. Comfortable relaxed atmosphere. A delightful evening.
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rc123
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual...we had little plates and all were delicious. Looking forward to next time.
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Erikav1976
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2018
overall2food5service4ambience2
Not what we expected! Outdoor dinning was horrible loud construction work. The canopy over the outdoor sitting was ugly. The food was amazing. The ambiance and outdoor furniture just doesn't compliment what the chef is cooking . The service was good & the drinks were amazing but will never come back! Our bill was $500 for party of 6 not worth it all. This restaurant was just not for us.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated with friends/clients, great time in a casual and friendly atmosphere. Little Beast is our go-to spot
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JinnyC
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Tried their new cocktail menu and small bites. Very tasty and creative. We were lucky to enjoy the great weather for outside seating.
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linus
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Little Beast restaurant is one of our favorite restaurants. The service is outstanding, the food is always great and it is just a great place to eat. If you have never gone there before, don't hesitate and just go.
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JulietS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was incredible. We made a reservation and had to wait 30 minutes for our table, which was not the greatest, and the hostess was not very helpful. But the manager made up for it with free glasses of wine. I would definitely go back here for the food and the atmosphere. I know that overbooking type stuff happens, so that didn't put a dent in it at all!
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RobK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Date night with my spouse. Enjoyable evening with good food at a fair price. A bit crowded (old house) for an intimate evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
The taste was wonderful but the portion is a little small.
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ErinN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Little Beast! It is our family dine-out destination. Kid-friendly, local, innovative cuisine, it's a neighborhood gem!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2018
overall2food5service1ambience5
We had a reservation, but had to wait almost an hour past our reservation time. It was rainy and cold and we had to wait outside in a high traffic area, which made the hour wait worse. Once we were sat, service was very slow. It took 20 minutes to get our drinks and we had to ask for more drinks and water throughout our meal. We spent two and a half hours here, which was a little excessive. We normally enjoy Little Beast. In fact, it’s always been one of our favorite restaurants in LA. I hope this last experience is an anomaly.
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JaymeD
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've never had a bad time here. The food is always pretty amazeballs.
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JCrabb
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good. Always friendly. Get the chicken and Brussels sprouts.
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ABeastlyReview
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2018
overall2food2service2ambience3
service poor; food fair; food not what I ordered; never brought bread to table; wine not so hot not a high recommend
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WendyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
After reading earlier reviews I was intrigued and wanted to see if Little Beast was as good as described. We went with friends and all 4 of us loved what we were served, liked the ambiance of the Craftsman house and agreed that we would come again.
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CDubs
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Many tasty and reasonaly priced small plates with outstanding seating and a wam cozy ambiance make for an excellent meal every single time! Every dish has outstanding flavors.
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DianaL
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We weren’t seated until an hour after our reservation but no complaints here, your staff was so attentive and accommodating we were very happy with our overall experience. Amazing service and food, thank you.
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ButterLover
Los Angeles
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was impeccable; you have a great team. The food was delicious. Our party of two ordered the following: Chicken liver mousse, burrata and beets, flat iron steak (medium rare), and the pork chops. P.S. I had some flat iron steak leftovers for lunch the next day; i warmed it up (it was still red in the middle) and it still tasted scrumptious! I wish I had more!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Anniversary
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KyleP
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2018
overall2food2service1ambience3
Being new to the neighborhood living and working. I have had a few clients recommend this spot as a fun hipster restaurant. I work in Fine Jewelry and also need to often recommend/ arrange dinner for my own clients... so I wanted to try it out. Upon my first date with a new person I booked a 5pm reservation for two. The restaurant is Valet only so I had to leave and go to CVS for cash back which was the nearest by the establishment. So when I walked in at 5:15- the hostess asked if I would be done within the house by 6 as they have a private party this evening. The explanation of good muenu, wine menu and service was very “poor”. It was very much unpleasant as we weren’t able to complete one bottle of wine with dinner before being asked to exit out seats and go to the outdoor bar due to the private party (otherwise I would have never booked this place on this evening.) if I could get cash back due to a complaint I would! -And I’m very easy going.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience!
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JulieM
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Have been to Little Beast a few times. Always a pleasant spot. This time though the experience was dulled by our waiter calling me "MAM" multiple times. Hey waiters out there, be sensitive to the folks you're waiting on. Unintentional inference to age, even spoken with a tone of respect, may not always come off in a positive way.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience5
Love this place - the food is excellent - friendly service - will be back soon
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BillyKnowsBest
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best modern California cuisine experiences in all of LA. Charming setting, friendly staff, local crowd. Short (10 minute) wait for our 715pm Saturday night reservation.
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Paul
Los Angeles
111 reviews
vip
4.0
111 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Enjoyed Little beast a lot. Not too crowded, but busy. Food is really good. Drinks were excellent. Service and ambiance were great.
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LA9CC
Los Angeles
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate outside on the porch with our dog in training and we were very well treated with multiple staff who came to admire our puppy. Very friendly staff with a very homey atmosphere. Great food. Very great service. A totally enjoyable experience.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great. Excellent food and great waitstaff .
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service. Entrees well priced and well presented We plan to go back again soon
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RubenV
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was excellent especially the Chicken Liver Mousse. Service was good. Great restaurant.
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SebDoll
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
We heard good reviews about Little Beast and it lived up to them on our dinner date Valentine's Day 2018.
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1496 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Additional information

Cross street
Loleta Avenue
Neighborhood
Eagle Rock
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer valet parking for $4 per car. The area also offers plenty of street parking on Colorado Blvd and surrounding residential streets.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Perez
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.littlebeastrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(323) 341-5899
Private party facilities
Our Backyard is the perfect location for your next private event for up to 25 people. This space is available at no extra charge to you with certain limitations.
Private party contact
Will Metayer: (323) 341-5899

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Little Beast Restaurant

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100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Small Plates

MARINATED OLIVES$9.00

ORGANIC MIXED GREENS$12.00

ORGANIC KALE CAESAR$12.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTS$12.00

ICEBERG "WEDGE"$14.00

CHIPOTLE HUMMUS$15.00

SALMON BELLY MOUSSE$16.00

CHARCUTERIE BOARD$21.00

ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD$21.00

ARTISAN CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE DUO$34.00

Mains

LITTLE BEAST BURGER$19.00

LB "PLANT-BASED" BURGER$19.00

FETTUCCINE "AL FREDO"$19.00

ORECCHIETTE CARBONARA$24.00

VEGETARIAN BOLOGNESE & PASTA$26.00

BEEF BOLOGNESE$26.00

ROASTED ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST$27.00

WILD SHRIMP & SAFFRON RISOTTO$28.00

"INDIAN" BLACKENED SALMON$29.00

PORK OSSO BUCCO$30.00

CHARRED STEAK FRITES$34.00

Dessert

BELGIAN CHOCOLATE PUDDING$12.00

BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING$12.00

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