Bar Clara

Name: Bar Clara
Address: 649 S. Olive Street., Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90014
Telephone: (213) 358-0000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

26 Reviews

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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Rooftop pool bar with sweeping views of DTLA situated above Hotel Per La.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 358-0000
Website
http://barclaradtla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Courtney Van Dyke
Catering
The Rooftop can accommodate seated dinners or large-scale cocktail receptions with a wide variety of set-up options.<br /><br />Please contact our Special Events Team hello@barclara.com for more information.

Location
649 S. Olive Street., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Olive St.
Parking details
Valet and Street Parking Available
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

morrocan spiced chickpeas$8.00
citrus infused olives$12.00
rosemary, thyme, peproncino
papas fritas$14.00
black truffle aioli, spicy chimichurri
pesce di latta$24.00
tinned sardines, pickled vegetables, echiré, toast
frutti di mare$24.00
scallops on the half shell, orange, pistachio vinaigrette
Skewered Prawns$28.00
harissa, charred lemon, dill yogurt
Farmers Market Mezze$12.00
vegetable crudité, hummus, lebneh

Salads

fattoush$20.00
heirloom tomato, crunchy pita, cucumber, sumac, red onion, radish, pomegranate molasses
charred little gem$22.00
salmon roe, aged parmesan, everything breadcrumbs, anchovy dressing

Mains

frisee con pulpo$28.00
celery ribbons, potato, niçoise olives, gigante beans, warm guanciale vinaigrette
skewered prawns$28.00
harissa, charred lemon, dill yogurt
hanger steak$38.00
calabrian chili chimichurri, charred onion, papas fritas, aioli

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

26 Reviews

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kourtney
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
If the weather is good, you get a great view of the city. The servers aren't very attentive and considering the price of everything, we shouldn't have had to wait 20 minutes for a drink.
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Brick
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The decor and views already had me sold from the website.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience5
Not a lot of food options, and the drinks weren’t that great. Some things I saw on the menu online sounded great, then when we got there our server let us know they took off a lot of food options off because it has been slow. Why take off some of your best food options then? Our waitress was very nice and quick but I wouldn’t return, the view wasn’t anything grand either. It is a cute spot, but drinks/food don’t make it worth it.
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Cristy
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place w/parking next to it. Service and food was very good, I strongly recommend it when in DTLA.
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phoebe
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience5
Terrible service. For the service and the price I wouldn't bother ever going again even though the views & ambiance are nice. Our server kept telling us that the bar was backed up when we ordered wine & there was no one at the bar. What he meant by backed up was couldn't bother to check as he was too busy flirting with the hostess. Glasses of wine are tiny and overpriced. Buy the bottle if you bother going. Food was overpriced for the portions & not a lot of variety. If this place wasn't counting on uninformed out of town guests they would never make it as an actual restaurant. Sad really because the space with the right team and menu could be exceptional
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OpenTable Diner
Baja California
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So good we keep showing up.
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Vanessa
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
This was my third time attending after going twice during their soft opening. The food has always been good however the service has always been lacking & has even gotten worst since their soft opening. Our server forgot our wine bottle after reminding her twice. When we asked the person who started bringing out our food about the wine she was also rude & said she didn’t know who our server was; what?!? We received food but no extra plates or utensils & had to ask for those as well. Our server was not attentive & we even had to find her to get the check. The table next to us also had the same issue, only difference was she offered them a discount or would comp their beers she forgot. I love the food, vibe & view at the hotel & restaurant but after the 3rd time I will not come back until service is improved.
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JoAnna
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience! The view of a wedding taking place on the next rooftop was a bonus. The Purple drink was a favorite among our group.
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AnnB
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent service, excellent food- the music was obnoxious- maybe I’m not used to the LA scene but the music made me leave earlier than I wanted.
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GeorgeC
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
View to die for! So nice to have the rooftop terrace back again. Ownership new but same wonderful service and imaginative cocktails.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
It’s not the Nomad.. unfortunately, not even similar.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
46 reviews
vip
2.0
46 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience5
Service was very slow and non-existent. Has so much opportunity, however it needs attention from the manager.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Much better staff than when it was owned by the nomad; staff is communicative and helpful while allowing you space to enjoy yourself as well.
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RCMD
Los Angeles
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fun place to have cocktails and bites on a rooftop bar. Food is solid. We enjoyed the lamb sliders and salad with anchovy dressing. The service is prompt and friendly. The music from the dj at the pool too loud with a driving beat. Parking was $18 which is crazy. Still worth a try on a nice eve
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DowntownFoodie
Los Angeles
38 reviews
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Went on a Friday evening around 6:15. This is the site of prior NoMad rooftop bar. All drinks are in plastic cups which for wine isn’t so great but the bar serves the pool area as well so understand. Crudités served with hummus and plain labneh - need to spice that up. Hangar steak a little chewy but ordered well done so may have been the issue. Vegetarian dish was very good. The star was the frites - excellent. Great service and ambiance.
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ClaraC
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bar Clara has an amazing variety of tasty drinks! The view and ambiance was great. The service provided by all hosts is very friendly along with some good vibes. Definitely recommend 👌
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Tbone
San Francisco
37 reviews
vip
1.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience3
The service was extremely slow. Food came out first—a no-no in my book, and drinks took forever. So disappointed, won’t go back until they get their act together. Too much to explore in LA
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love it here! Bar Clara is such a great chill vibe. Great drinks, great food, Aaron the waiter 10/10 great, and apparently they have a dj from 6:30 - close on Thursday's and Fridays. Overall it’s great here! Definitely coming back! Insta- Andrew_haley_
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ChuckH
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time at Bar Clara, very good food and good service!
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ElizabethH
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience all around...very relaxing, we will be back!
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DouglasL
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly environment staff was amazing will recommend and come back my wife loved it
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RachelA
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second time at Bar Clara and I’m honestly reluctant to post about it because I don’t want everyone else to know how great they are, I want to keep this treasure to myself! The food is pricy but absolutely worth what you get, the quality is so good. Same with the drinks. And that’s not counting the unbelievable skyline and ambiance. Really, Bar Clara is my new favorite place and I hope it doesn’t get too crowded because right now it’s absolutely perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food. Higher priced but quality ingredients. Ambience was great and the DJ played a good mellow mix that wasn’t too intrusive.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We )-: a phenomena
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LuvDiningOut
Los Angeles
396 reviews
vip
4.0
396 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
A very pleasant rooftop bar/restaurant with nice views of Downtown LA. It’s a bit cramped, but still nicely landscaped and decorated. The menu isn’t very extensive and they specialize in Greek/Mediterranean dishes, which were mostly very tasty. Great service.
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Utkarsh
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great rooftop setting! Cozy! Food is amazing! City Views!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bar Clara is rated 4.5 stars by 26 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

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

649 S. Olive Street., Los Angeles, CA 90014

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Olive St.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet and Street Parking Available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Courtney Van Dyke
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://barclaradtla.com/
Phone number
(213) 358-0000
Catering
The Rooftop can accommodate seated dinners or large-scale cocktail receptions with a wide variety of set-up options.<br /><br />Please contact our Special Events Team hello@barclara.com for more information.

Bar Clara

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

For the Table

morrocan spiced chickpeas$8.00

citrus infused olives$12.00

papas fritas$14.00

pesce di latta$24.00

frutti di mare$24.00

Skewered Prawns$28.00

Farmers Market Mezze$12.00

Salads

fattoush$20.00

charred little gem$22.00

Mains

frisee con pulpo$28.00

skewered prawns$28.00

hanger steak$38.00

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Bar Clara restaurant rated?

Is Bar Clara currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information