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Asterid, Los Angeles, CA
Award-winning

Asterid

4.3
4.3
147 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian
Inspired by Chef Garcia’s Angeleno experience, asterid lives to discover and celebrate Los Angeles’ mosaic of diverse cultures and culinary richness through vibrant, ingredient-driven menus in a warm, lively atmosphere. Authentically from and for Los Angeles, asterid features Chef Garcia’s California-inspired menu and bar program that celebrates the spirit of L.A.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Crossover, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 972-3535
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ray Garcia
  • Private party facilities
    asterid events offers an impressive setting for your next social gathering or corporate dinner. Helmed by Chef Ray Garcia, asterid is a lively intimate outdoor and indoor gathering place featuring sophisticated décor and a private dining room.https://www.asteridla.com/events/
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    2nd Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dine LA

    $65.00 per person

    Oct 6 - Oct 20, 2023
    dinner Oct 6 – Oct 12 65pp wine pairing +45pp *** choice of Maitake Mushrooms turmeric aioli, lemon, parsley Scallop Crudo** umeboshi, pichuberry, avocado mousse, sesame oil powder Wine: Casa de Piedra ‘Piedra de Sol’, Grenache Blanc, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico 2022 ***** choice of Chicken magic myrna potatoes, tuscan kale, salsa verde Branzino salsa veracruz, fennel, preserved lemon Wine: La Nouvelle Don(n)e, “Nouvelle Vague Blanc”, Carignan Blanc, Roussillon, France 2019 ***** choice of Budino dark chocolate, whipped ricotta, cocoa nib brittle, olive oil Corn Financier milk crumb, blueberry compote, roasted corn ice cream Wine: Royal Tokaji, Aszu, 4 Puttonyos, Hungary 2018 Entire party must participate. Does not include tax or gratuity
    Dine LA Photo

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Californian

147 Reviews
  1. WendyF

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been to Asterid for dinner before, but this was my first time coming for brunch, and my friend and I had a lovely experience before attending a dance performance at the Ahmanson Theater. I had the yummy avocado toast; she had the fritatta, and we were both very happy with our choices. The staff could not have been kinder, more helpful, or more efficient. We didn't feel at all rushed--yet we arrived at the theater with plenty of time to spare. We'll definitely return.

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  2. TheaterGoer77

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic brunch! Great service. Loved the fried chicken and the pancakes.

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  3. MBirthday

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    We showed up about 4 mins early for our 6:30 reservation, hoping for a quick dinner, and hoping to get out in time for our 8pm show at the Disney Concert Hall (which is attached to the restaurant). We were seated promptly, but they didn’t come to our table for 20 mins after we sat down. Not even to offer water. They attended to every table but ours until I got up and notified the hostess that no one had even acknowledged us. This was particularly awkward since it is such a small restaurant, and since we were 2 feet away from the tables around us. Then, when we finally ordered, they brought out the wrong food because the server chose not to write our order down. They had to rush and remake one of the mains, and we ultimately had about 5 mins to eat. The food is good, but we nearly missed the start of our show. If you want to go here, get there a least 2 hours before your show. Otherwise, pick a different restaurant in the area.

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  4. KBnJR

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    It’s very sad the Patina left the space. It’s was lovely place to go pre-concert. It was warm and comfortable. It had a Staff that recognized regular customers. Asterid is cold and uncomfortable. Our cocktails came after our appetizer. We had to remind the waitress that we needed our wine and it took 20 minutes to get a cup of coffee. Food was OK. Not great and certainly not the leather level of Patina and Joaquin Splinchal. Such a shame.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service Joanne was absolutely outstanding on every level Food was excellent

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  6. NancyB

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience and very thoughtfully had us ready to go in time for curtain!

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  7. JrF77

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent Happy Hour and very convenient for concerts etc downtown.

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  8. LaurenM

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants in LA. Definitely recommend.

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  9. Stray

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    We booked our reservation for a special occasion. The restaurant had maybe 5 or 6 tables seated and dining, and once we were seated, we waited about 8 minutes to receive any sort of service, including water at our table. Another table that arrived after us was waited on before we were acknowledged. The servers didn't seem very knowledgeable about the food and spoke about it in rather simplistic terms, as if they were new hires that had started recently. Once the food finally came out, it was just so so. It wasn't objectively bad, but for the price it was really not an experience I would recommend to anyone. Some dishes were under seasoned, bland, and boring (short rib), others were overly salty (summer squash). The really frustrating thing was our main dish (short rib) came out before two remaining dishes we ordered to be served before that (summer squash and risotto). If price was no object, and the service was more attentive, I might be able to look pass some of the sub par dishes. None were bad, but they just weren't memorable or special. We did enjoy a bit of hospitality in the form of one of our waiters chatting with us towards the end of the meal, but other than that, we didn't receive much acknowledgment. It was overall a disappointing and depressing experience, one that I wish I had avoided by going somewhere else to celebrate an important moment in my life.

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  10. NancyL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Small, accessible menu (which I appreciate) but cannot make any changes to what's listed, including just leaving some items off! Seems extreme. Especially for the high prices. What I had was good. Not really a good place for kids or anyone who isn't at least somewhat adventurous. Very pleasant staff.

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  11. Chris

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Went for a pre-theater dinner with my wife. Sat at the bar for a bit before our reservation and WOW do they have some amazing NA cocktails!! Had a martini mocktail that was crazy close to the real thing. Very grateful being someone who recently gave it up. Food presentation was fabulous. It’s much like tapas in regards to size, so we shared many dishes. Only one dish (the short rib) came across as rather ok, everything else was fantastic. Our favorite was the mushrooms 👍 and tuna tataki on crisp nori “crackers”. Dessert - Budino & Corn something (sweet cornbread & corn ice cream) were both crazy good. Service was attentive & well done. My only negative would be the price point for some. The single short rib coming in at $53 would throw many off as you would need two to mildly share with four people. The items that were more “appetizer” in form, were a good price point for sure. Overall a very nice and experience.

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  12. CJ91

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Limited menu with no accommodations or changes to the dishes

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  13. FabioM

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    curious about the description and kind of cousine I've booked for lunch there in a rainy day in LA. Unfortunately we've been offered only the brunch menu (my bad, didn't check before) but it has been stunning. Absolutely recommended. Flavours we expected, but quality and food over expectations.

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  14. PETERK

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Just no good - in terms of value for money - items are taken off the Menü….

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  15. GeoffA

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very good food and presentation. Service was excellent.

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  16. Caldea

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    wonderful food, service, ambience. outdoor patio is lovely. happy hour menu offers great value.

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  17. Foodie

    Los Angeles

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The zucchini appetizer was excellent. The prawns were delicious. The lamb shank was very tasty except the complements like the purée of chickpeas (?) didn’t quite go well with it. The fried maitake mushrooms were a bit dry. The promo of 1/2 off wine list on Wednesdays allowed us to try wines we hadn’t had before. Unfortunately the sommelier / bar manager was not there to help us with the selections. Our waitress (Megan?) was very friendly and helpful….trying hard to give her takes on the wines.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Everything was great. Chicken liver mouse and squash were the stars of the night. Meagan was our waitress and she was FANTASTIC. We will definitely return.

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  19. WallaceR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleasant and rich experience. The sauces that accompany their dishes are amazing. I had the lamb shank which was perfection. I'll definitely be back.

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  20. DavidS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had a fabulous time. The food and drinks are incredible ;)

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dont sleep on this place. One if my favorite restaurants in all of LA.

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  22. SDAFOX

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my second time here A shirt walk to the theatre and excellent food. Best method of dinning is sharing dishes

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  23. RobertF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    It was a disappointing experience. Policies regarding what could be ordered where in the restaurant made no sense and, in fact, seemed self-defeating for the restaurant. If we had been able to order what we wanted from the restaurant’s multiple menus while seated in the outdoor dining room area, we likely would have ultimately spent far more than when the restaurant forced us to move to the bar area to get some items we wanted. The restaurant was quite empty, so refusing to be more accommodating seemed absurd and not inclined to make one want to return. We also received different explanations of restaurant policies from different personnel.

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  24. Halp

    Los Angeles

    236 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    236 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food is sophisticated and tasty. Service could be better. Desserts are of little interest and expensive.

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  25. OLIVAS3D

    Los Angeles

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Ray Garcia is serving some of the very best Contemporary Mexican cuisine in LA.

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  26. Morehabanero

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Some really good options, and some not. Waitress was pushy and up-selling everything from bread to fried mushrooms, which were dry and flavorless. That said, worth visiting once, especially if catching a local show.

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  27. Diner

    Los Angeles

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Pros: delicious food and drinks, live music, lovely patio for al fresco dining. Opportunities to improve: 1. if someone wants 4 rather than 3 pieces of caviar appetizer, for a party of 4, for heaven's sake, let them order it! The "no" to this simple (and revenue generating) request made a very poor first impression. 2. If someone asks about the spice level in the menu items, give an informed and complete answer. I got stuck with an expensive very spicy entree even after asking about this. The server thanked me for mentioning it but didn't do anything about a substitution or a discount. Hmmm. 3. bring the entrees at the same time as the side dishes, especially because the entrees don't have any side dishes. We would have liked to enjoy the entrees and the sides at the same time. We waited a fair bit of time for our entrees and had finished all the sides. The restaurant was nearly empty even though the Ahmanson Theatre and the Broad Museum were full, so I'm afraid we're not the only ones who have experienced some spotty service issues. We will come back though. Truly the food and drink were great!

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  28. WesleyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I grabbed dinner here before seeing a show the Ahmanson Theatre. Everything we ordered from the drinks to the entree were delicious and our waitress was pleasant, helpful, and un-intrusive.

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  29. frequentdinefam

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Ate there on Sunday June 25. Besides very confusing messaging on Open Table - it says Sunday brunch ends at 2:30 pm, yet it took my reservation for 5:15 pm and later informed me it closes at 5:30. What, huh? WHAT ARE THE HOURS, HELLO. And then it was still the brunch menu at 5:30. All that said, the food and service were very good.

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  30. jamess

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food. Some items meant to share so some small portions on certain items.

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  31. JocelynB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You want to eat here! Everything is excellent and it’s convenient to the Walt Disney Concert Hall

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  32. markus

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great restaurant. Nice salads and creative appetizers. Main dishes also very good, especially the short rib. Nice outdoor patio.

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  33. Anne

    Orange County

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Half of us felt the food was too spicy We were asked to recycle our tableware from the salad service to the main course This is not good at a restaurant that should be at this caliber. We needed to put the soiled tableware back on the table. Wait staff was pleasant Drink order was incorrect

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  34. ToddL

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    My tuna appetizer and branzino entrée were good. Everyone else’s food was tasteless. The short ribs were tough and had no flavor. The risotto was mushy and tasteless. Cocktails took forever. Had to wait 30 minutes for water to get filled - and only because we had to stop a bus woman. 3/4 through the meal I finally saw and stopped our waitress to ask if we were permitted have seconds on cocktails. Then took another 15 minutes to arrive. Needless to say, I had already finished my meal. Very frustrating for spending $$$$ on mediocre food - at best, and horrible service. Aside from being close to the Disney Hall, I would never come back.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good food noce place. Enjoyed the atmosphere I will go back

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  36. Fairchild66

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Even though I was running late, I was kindly seated at Asterid at a comfortable, roomy table. Service was helpful, attentive, timely. The food is really interesting. I'm vegetarian, and had plenty of options. Unique flavors, beautiful display, generous portions. Comfortable, airy, classy environment. Love it!

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  37. Asterid

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Give it a shot if youre gonna be downtown and looking for a "nicer" dinner.

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  38. ShelleyY

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great find in the Music Center neighborhood - perfect for a pre-theater meal, or after visiting the Broad. They are welcoming, attentive and helpful. I enjoyed one of their specialty drinks, Blood Orange with Vodka and it was delicious. A girlfriend and I shared the Market Salad which was very fresh with a delicate vinaigrette and oh-so-sweet Harry's Berries. The waiter recommended the mushrooms and rightly so - they were delicious. The shrimp was also quite good. I'm looking forward to the next time so I can try the branzino.

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  39. KathleenH

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Excellent craft cocktails. Small plates are tiny & all plates are definitely too small to share. Overpriced. Great location and setting. I will return for a drink but won’t return for dinner

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  40. Eucalyptus

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to go before the concert, not only for the location but also the food is superb! Try Bibimbob which is really authentic.

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FAQs

Asterid is rated 4.3 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Asterid

141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3034

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    2nd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Crossover, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ray Garcia
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (213) 972-3535
  • Private party facilities
    asterid events offers an impressive setting for your next social gathering or corporate dinner. Helmed by Chef Ray Garcia, asterid is a lively intimate outdoor and indoor gathering place featuring sophisticated décor and a private dining room.https://www.asteridla.com/events/
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