Award-winning

Asterid

Name: Asterid
Address: 141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90012-3034
Telephone: (213) 972-3535
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.3

4.3

191 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Crossover, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 972-3535
Website
http://www.asteridla.com/
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/

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

What 191 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

4.5Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown / South and East LA
Innovative
Downtown / South and East LA
Californian

191 Reviews

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Jackie
Orange County
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
A lovely place with unusual features. All dishes (appetizers, mains, etc) are meant to be shared by two people, and the wine list is very brief and eclectic. For example, there are only five reds, all from unusual wine regions (e.g., Baja, Morocco). We had a very nice Veneto. Shared the NY strip steak, brussels, and cavier bites. Desserts a bit weaker but still very nice.
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NancyL
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding. A little pricey, some portions were small.
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Dervla
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Loved the black cod and the rice pudding dessert. Rose was also delicious.
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none
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
The Market salad and roasted chicken were delicious . The rice pudding tasted like plain rice with a bland sauce very disappointing. We had reservation for 5pm and arrive at 4:45 . The did not open the door to enter until 5:05 staff was polite and but cold about leaving use waiting out in the cold.
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JKKL
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
The food was good, but not worth the slow and sort of indifferent service. They tried, but they absolutely need more staff, especially before an event at Disney Hall! Convient for Disney Hall, though.
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KennethB
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
Food was excellent, especially the pancakes, amazing! Our waiter was nice and kind, just not around or available. We were seated at 12:00 PM and nobody came to say anything to us or offer us anything until 12:19 PM. I asked a bus person for some water in the interim. So, maybe they are understaffed or maybe they take a very European hands off approach. Again the food was stellar! But we probably will not return. We were going to a play at 2 PM at the Music Center, but if we didn't have lots of time it would have been a problem.
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AnnabelA
Philadelphia
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We booked a table at Astrid with high expectations. We were disappointed by our experience in every way possible. It was a Saturday night before an LAPhil performance, so it was NOT A SURPRISE that the restaurant would be booked to capacity from 5-7:30PM. Yet the restaurant appeared understaffed, the service (including the bar) was slow in every possible way, our server seemed blithely unaware, the chef refused to cook a steak well-done, my partner's martini didn't arrive until half-way through our meal. And the food was terrible - salty where it should have been fresh (a salad), under-salted where salt would have made the dish pop (brussels sprouts), small portions (the cod), odd, displeasing combinations of flavors (everything!). AND, our table for two was too large - we felt like we needed a megaphone to communicate, which made intimate dinner conversation difficult.....I'd give it zero stars if that were possible, which is too bad b/c it's right in Disney Hall. Someone needs to give this restaurant a service and kitchen makeover.
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CamiW
Los Angeles
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
Our waitress was super nice but they were understaffed for a Saturday night. We didn’t get our drink order taken until almost 20 minutes after being seated. If we had not been to this place before likely would not go back. Shame because food is exceptional.
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JayS
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Maybe they will work out the opening kinks. Service was friendly and expert but very rushed and limited. Saturday night before Phil performance so very packed but wow, they must have been understaffed. The food was good but not at a level we expect for this space and this price point. No bread even for sale evidently.
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jwsun
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was unique, with Latin and Asian flavors, ajd completely delicious. Service was fantastic. Quiet, upscale atmosphere. Would definitely come again!
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HowardM
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Excellent food …Really creative chef. Excellent quality for the price. Perfect place for the Disney center or near by.
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MCGonzalez
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience3
All restaurants are going through challenging times and lack of server help is one of them. I love the food here but the service is hit/miss. And yesterday was really bad - we sat for a long time before we had to get up and flag down a waiter and eventually moved to the bar. We stayed only because we were short on time and couldn't go elsewhere. To diners: food is great, but give yourself plenty of time because service is not great. To restaurant: you really have to up your service game. This is no longer an "off night", bring someone in who knows how to do it.
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MonicaC
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience1
Normally this place is really good with service. I have been to this restaurant numerous times and it has been great. This past week Thursday, it was extremely slow service, and the attention to detail was very poor. I will try it again thinking it was a fluke. The new check-in outside service is super slow. They should ask for those who have reservations first instead of trying to find a table for those who do not have reservations while keeping us all waiting in the cold. Maitake Mushrooms were great, the Brussels sprouts were awesome too! This particular evening it was so noisy it was hard to hear each other. Some of the tables are too long for two people, so ask for a small two person table.
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GraceH
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
This was my 3rd time at Asterid. The food is very delicious in my opinion and you can’t beat the convenience if you are headed to a concert at Disney Hall after. My non-alcoholic martini was the best mocktail if that is your thing. That said, the service seemed a bit off its usual game. We ordered the mushrooms which the server said would be brought out with our entrees. That never happened and the place was busy enough that no one stopped by to ask how things were until we were done eating. Perhaps the high noise level was a contributing factor. At any rate, we will definitely keeping going for the food (and maybe be more assertive next time if something is amiss).
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Bydand
London
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Very limited choice of entrees (four), and not much variety. The lamb shank was mediocre at best. Cocktails were stingy, especially for the price, and the wine pours were quite shallow. An odd, eclectic, and eccentric wines-by-the-glass list, with red options from Baja, Morroco, Portugal, Italy, and South Africa but nary a one from California where, you know, we are. And only one white from Norte California. I applaud the inclusion of unusual wines, but would you get that kind of skewed emphasis in Italy? Looking at the list alone, you'd never guess you were in one of the world's great wine regions. Service was a little slow, but it's understandable given the venue where and when everybody arrives and leaves at more or less the same time. I doubt anyone goes there for dinner unless they have Disney Hall concert tickets. We might try the bar menu one day, though the seating is limited.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food were exceptional
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NarineG
Las Vegas
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great brunch menu (especially the bursts with persimmons and beats and the Tuna melt) and great service.
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fdlvr
Los Angeles
88 reviews
vip
4.0
88 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Limited menu but a variety of items and "genres"; adult atmosphere; friendly servers; generous portions
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
how come there aren’t tooth picks available? other than that, the food was good
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millinews
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Disappointed in this trip to Asterid. I noted in my reservation that I had a severe shellfish and tree nut allergy. This info was not passed on to the server. I did tell her and ordered the Burrata without the hazelnut brittle. It came with it and when I pointed it out to the server, she acknowledged that it did have the brittle, she took it away and said she would bring a new one. Some form of apology would have been nice. It then took over 15 minutes to bring a new plate. No cooking involved. My husband had finished his appetizer by the time I got mine. Then we waited a long time for our main dishes. The tables immediately around us were seated after we were but finished their meal and paid their bills before we were done eating. No one ever came by and asked us how our meal was, or said good night when we left.
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GS006
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
When we first tried Asterid for dinner, shortly after it debuted, we thought it was OK, but we were not motivated to return anytime soon. It was also very dark at our table (indoors). Ever since Levy Restaurants took over from Patina Group at WDCH, we've been at a bit of a loss as to where to eat pre-concert. The WDCH Cafe under Levy has disappointed us too often to warrant further return visits. We like San Laurel at the Conrad across the street, but would be nice to have a little more variety. Abernethy's is fine, depending on the chef in residence, but they are not open for brunch/lunch. Thus, when I saw that Asterid was open for Sunday brunch, we decided to try them again as a change from San Laurel. Overall, we were pleased with our meal and do recommend considering it if you are attending a Sunday matinee at WDCH. My wife ordered the Bahn Mi (hold the pickled daikon) and was quite happy with it. It came with a side salad with a subtle, delicate dressing. I had a bite of the sandwich and thought it was quite tasty. As someone who normally trims off all fat from my beef and pork, be aware that there is quite a bit of pork fat on the pork belly. So while a bite is OK for me, I wouldn't order a whole sandwich for myself. I ordered the Tuna Melt and enjoyed it very much. The bread was grilled to just the right degree of crispness. For dessert, my wife said the Strawberry Shortcake was not worthy of ordering again next time. I had the Corn Financier, while not exceptional, was very good and I would order it again.
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GiancarloN
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Happy to have finally tasted chef Ray Garcia’s food after missing out on broken Spanish. Went to the Walt Disney Concert Hall right after so it was perfect. Thank you to the staff that immediately got a hold of me and told me I forgot my credit card. One guy actually ran it back to me in the concert hall.
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MandS
Seattle
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
Food is great, presentation is wonderful. Too noisy to make conversation, and the two person table is too long than wide. Branzino was cooked to perfection, and very fresh, though I think the salsa and smoked paprika sauce is too overpowering. The scallop appetizer and maitaki tempura were well received. We had been enjoying the dinner. However, a bit over priced.
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GloriaW
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Asterid offers a smart, inventive selection of dining, drinks and wine for pre-performance visitors at the venues on Grand Avenue. Each item we had, was delicious and well-prepared. Service was good and personable. This is not a budget destination. If time, convenience and quality are imperatives, Asterid is ideal.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The scallops were a really nice touch coming in raw very interesting the lamb shank was very satisfying very savory and the rice pudding with the lemon tart on the bottom of that really added an extra dimension.
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KristanB
Los Angeles
57 reviews
vip
3.0
57 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
My most recent visit to Asterid happened to be during Dine LA; we elected to participate. One of the things I love most about Asterid is sharing lots of different plates; their DineLA format left me longing for those past visits. The service is super nice, and I wish that one of these days they would surprise me by being excellent. Excellent service in this case would be to keep everyone's great and welcoming personality with a touch more attention at various points in the meal, like after everyone has been served and had a chance to take a bite following up with a check in. There were several moments during the evening when I felt like I was trying very hard to connect with any of the staff for their attention. It is a great space; we will be back.
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PamelaC
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional menu and the food was delicious. Our service was good and friendly. The room decor is warm and inviting. We are definitely going back.
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jeff
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Valet was absent when re rolled up at 7:15 so this out a bit of a pale on the arrival especially as the host had nothing to offer as an apology. Yet the food was excellent, server was a bit rushed and overwhelmed. We’ve been here in the past and always enjoyed the experience. Would also add that a few plates (mushrooms, corn cake dessert) were not large enough to share. Ray does know his food!
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JazzLuvr
Los Angeles
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined here before a concert at Disney Hall. Service was excellent -- not rushed or too slow. We shared the scallops, mushrooms, prawns and short ribs and all were delicious. We each had the strawberry shortcake and the corn financier and loved them both.
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AprilA
Palm Springs
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
We started with two craft cocktails, the Smokey bourbon and tequila pineapple. Both original and very tasty! Then we had the chicken liver pate with the most beautiful buttery toast. The addition of stone fruit & pomegranate gave the pate an elevated sophisticated version of the classic dish. For entrees, which we shared, we had the prawns, chicken and beef short rib. The prawns were incredibly fresh and cooked perfectly. The chicken was seasoned very well and super moist with a delicate crispy skin. The beef was phenomenal, flavorful and cooked with love. The Santa Fe style beans served with the beef were out of this world. We took the servers advice and shared everything. Best way to sample many dishes at once. Elegant, well priced and delicious. Definite must try before a show at Walt Disney Concert Hall!!
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SusanA
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Attentive Service. The martinis are incredible. Food very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Adelaide
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience3
Food was alright, service wasn’t. One of the waitresses was rude and had attitude when explaining the bill.
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DebraS
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
We tried the Dine LA menu and ordered one of everything from the choices to share. I didn’t realize that the portions were considerably smaller then the regular menu. My son and I are not big eaters however the portions were very small and we found the dinner not substantial as a meal. After sharing the 3 courses we decided that the meal seemed more like appetizers. The Maitake mushrooms consisted of barely one dehydrated mushroom with a little smear on the plate. The Burrata was equally tiny. Chicken was all dark meat and kind of strange with the purple loose potatoe and kale. The Branzino was ok, but served cold. Finally, the desserts were very late and we had to leave for a show so barely got to eat them. The meal was expensive and disappointing.
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VenturaFoodie
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
There for a before Sunday Matinee meal. Service was efficient but gracious. Great menu choices. We had Bibimbat, Tuna Melt & Mushroom Hash. All excellent with just the right amount of heat. We decided to "sample" desserts, and they were most accommodating with extra plates and tableware. Selected Budino (fabulous chocolate), Rice Pudding (probably our favorite for uniqueness of flavors) and Corn Financier (cake was excellent but tended to overpower the subtlety of the corn ice cream). Will definitely make this a pre- or post concert stop again.
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LisaMary
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was lovely and food wad delicious at a fair price.
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eric
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great date spot. Desserts were especially fantastic. DineLA tasting menu felt like good value, not sure if eating here without it would feel as good.
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Yana
Los Angeles
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Compliments to the chef! Bright & rich flavours, colourful presentations, sophisticated fusion of eastern and mediterranean ingredients.
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JB2007
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Great food and menu! Service was slow and we had different servers throughout the meal so created some confusion on who we could order from. Took almost 25 minutes to get the check.
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JudithR
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pre LA Phil gala outside on terrace was ideal! Service was efficient and dishes well timed to the table. We will be back.
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TheresaB
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were so accommodating and fast. We were late for our reservation and had a show to catch and they made sure we got in and out and fed delicious food!!
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FAQs

Asterid is rated 4.3 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
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

Website
http://www.asteridla.com/
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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