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Beauty & Essex - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Beauty & Essex - Los Angeles

4.6
4.6
2546 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified
The third location of Beauty & Essex occupies 10,000 square feet of space on North Cahuenga Boulevard. The menu features Chef Santos' signature multi-ethnic dishes including: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Dumplings, Tuna Poke Wonton Tacos, and Oven Braised Chicken Meatballs. For the first time, outdoor seating has been introduced to the brand with a ground floor courtyard and a patio on the second level. Not to be outdone, the double-height main dining room offers natural light from a 20-foot oval skylight, while an opulent private dining room that allows for a more intimate dining experience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (323) 676-8880
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Santos
  • Private party facilities
    TAO Group Special Events combines vibrant mix of stylish dining and lounge spaces paired with signature menus and world class service. The Main Dining Room can be divided for smaller parties based on availability, while the entire restaurant can be reserved upon request pending availability.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team : (323) 686-3122
  • Neighborhood
    Hollywood
  • Cross street
    Cahuenga / Wilcox
  • Parking details
    We do offer Valet - $15 up to 3 hours with validation you get at the front desk. $20 Flat fee thereafter.
  • Public transit
    We are located off the Metro Redline at the Hollywood and Vine Station (5 min walk). Once you exit, head West on Hollywood Blvd, then South on Cahuenga towards Selma intersection which is where we are located.If arriving via car share, please use 6417 Selma Ave. as your destination address
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • Jazz Sundays

    Multiple dates available
    Beauty & Essex welcomes live music talent every Sunday! Reservations are reserved for a full dining experience. We kindly ask that you allow 2 hours to enjoy your meal. We look forward to having you with us!
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    Multiple dates available
    Download our new Rewards app to earn a $30 Welcome Reward after your first visit plus $10 in Rewards for every $200 spent across dining, nightlife, daylife, delivery, catering, tickets, special events, and gift cards! Download now in the app store. Must present app during visit, only one account may be linked per reservation.
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  • Beauty Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Beauty & Essex Los Angeles invites you to enjoy specialty priced cocktails and appetizers during Beauty Hour. Reservations for this experience are offered on our beautiful outdoor courtyard, but Beauty Hour is also available on a first come, first serve basis in our bar and lounge. Available Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-8:00pm. We look forward to having you! Menu: https://taogroup.com/venues/beauty-essex-los-angeles/menu/
    Beauty Hour Photo

Offers

  • Birthday Bubbles

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Beauty & Essex Los Angeles invites you to celebrate your birthday with us! Make your special day, extra special by receiving a complimentary bottle of bubbles on us. For parties of 5 or more that book with us for their birthday, they’ll receive 1 bottle per every 5-6 guests and 2 bottles for 7-10 guests. Please provide a valid ID to confirm birth date and mention it to your server to redeem. We’re excited to have you join us!

    Birthday Bubbles Photo

What 2,546 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Unspecified

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Hollywood

    Lively

  • Hollywood

    Most Booked

2,546 Reviews
  1. Irma

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wonton tacos, patatas and lobster mac and cheese were superb.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This is the WORST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Restaurant Poor Quality Food save your money getting stomach sick like me I KNOW ABOUR FOOD TRUST ME I’ve tried many many high end restaurants Tao Catch Catch steakhouse Nobu The penthouse Ocean prime AvrA

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was really good and the server was really nice. Music was a little loud.

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  4. Dinni

    London

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful spot. Two amazing bars great drinks and food was divine. We had the filet and Branzino.

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  5. anonymous

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Really loud and cold. Good place to come for drinks but not really for dinner! Food was alright, but we thought it was overpriced.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was amazing, Jonathan and Courtney were just lovely as were the hostesses. Branzino was the best I’ve ever had!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding steak! Great food. Our waiter was excellent and emotionally intelligent. Enjoyed the band and the ambience. Great food and great prices for a fancy meal.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I got the bone in Ribeye, and it was delicious. The atmosphere is extremely elegant and beautiful. Definitely a place to take your significant other.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I reserved an out door table specifically for the weather and got a table upstairs in the overflow. Bad ambience compared to the rest of the restaurant. Overpriced for the experience which was disappointing

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  10. patrickp

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Went for my wife's birthday and we had an amazing time. The staff was great at acknowledging her birthday without it being over the top. First time for both of us but I've already recommended it to 5 friends. It's not a quiet intimate restaurant but it's lively and a lot of fun.

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  11. TonyL

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an amazing restaurant. Daniel our waiter was superb, and helped us choose our food - the lamb and fillet were excellent. Great ambience even at 6.45pm the place was buzzing - highly recommend!

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  12. Froto78

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Some of the best food I’ve ever had! Grillled cheese Bacon Tomato Soup dumplings are to die for; Scallops with shrimp and saffron rice were tender and tasty; the cocktails rock!

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  13. KaramS

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Bianca was the best. Made really strong recommendations. The filet was like butter

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing customer service! They surprised my man with a mini birthday cupcake! The chefs are wonderful! It was delicious food, yummy drinks, and good vibes!

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  15. AAGG

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and reasonable price. The ambiance and setting of the restaurant was amazing and very elegant. Our waitress was awesome and attended to all our needs and request! Will definitely go again. 10/10

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience5
    Despite his efforts with our 8 person group, our server failed miserably. Took a hour to order, and the sequence of tapas style shareable food arriving at once much later didn’t help. Drink refills a problem. And the server had far too many tables to navigate. The only saving grace was the live band playing in the bar area. We won’t be back.

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  17. CatinaM

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time and I loved it. I will definitely be back. The food was good and drinks were amazing! Our server Bianca had outstanding customer service!

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  18. Dawn

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Reserved outside table and was told outdoor seating was closed when we arrived. We were seated in a very crowded and extremely loud dining room. It was hard to have a conversation. Service was excellent which made up for the ambiance.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect evening setting. Home run in every way. Every staff member seemed excited to be working and that set the tone. Great energy and the vibe was a perfect mixture of sophisticated and serene. Can't wait to come back as my goal is to try everything on the menu! Thanks B&E, you guys all rock.

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  20. sunshine108

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beauty & Essex was so awesome for my daughter's 16th birthday. We had a party of 10 and they took care of everything beautifully. We brought our own cake and they took it from me as soon as we checked in, then brought it out with candles lit at just the right time. Food was yummy - pizza, grilled cheese dumplings, mac and cheese, and chicken dish were a hit with the teens. They were awed by the ambience and decor of the place. Highly recommend for a fun, special occasion event.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    If I could give a zero star, I would. My husband and I went here to celebrate my birthday. For starters, mac & cheese w/ lobster is really good. For entree's we got hanger steak, lamb chop and bone in steak. We asked for medium rare and they gave us "raw" steak. What ruined the day is the short dish runner guy, he was serving our food and my husband asked him to repeat what he said and he snapped, me and my husband just looked at each other because that guy just yelled at him and he even added "ok??" after. Our server forgot the drink my husband ordered. Overall experience is BAD. This place better step up their game because LAVO ristorante is also under TAO and it's definitely 100x better. I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. DON'T EVEN BOTHER (:

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  22. Sabrina

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Server Courtney was amazing. but really all the staff was great! Thanks you for the Memories!!

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  23. shizz0

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I highly recommend. The food is good and the service is outstanding.

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  24. rogerh

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    I saw all the great rooms and outdoor seating areas online and was very disappointed that they were all closed except the dining room off the bar. You should clarify on your website these area are only open on weekends. We had also requested outdoor seating and we were told it was not available. Later in the evening they let others sit out there even thought the dining room was not full? We weren't sure whether our 5th person would be able to join us and we were waiting for her to text us as she was in a meeting nearby that was wrapping up. We suggested just setting the table for 5 but the hostess said we had to wait in the bar until we heard from her!! We finally just told her to set it for 5 that she was on her way (come on - it takes 30 seconds to change the table setting and it wasn't at all busy in the restaurant as several wait staff just hanging out). Sharing/family style dining is cool but it is way too complicated once you start to order regular food and shared items - how many pieces you get, etc. We have eaten this style many times before without a problem but this was unusually complicated. Our waitress was good and ver attentive. However, wait staff would swoop down as soon as a plate was empty and take it away - all good except they took my drink that wasn't done and didn't ask if I wanted another (it was an Arnold Palmer so I wasn't drinking or over served). All-in-all, very disappointing experience when we were expecting so much more. Might be completely different vibe on the weekend but we won't be back to try it.

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  25. Grant

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Wait time was too long for food. Some customers who arrived after my party received their meals prior to my table. Waiter was attentive although it appeared he may have had too many tables to service. Scallops were too salty, but other dishes were very tasty. Overall, nice experience. I would probably return.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Main dining room is a vibe. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. Every single suggestion was top tier! We will be back

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  27. TTofBH

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Dinks we’re great and there were good options on the menu. We enjoyed our meal. Music in the restaurant was a complement to the evening.

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  28. PeterLA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jonathan was the best server I have had anywhere in my life. He made amazing suggestions, was patient, charming, and made us feel like the VIP table which is rare in nice LA restaurants. He should be the model for how all servers are… truly refreshing and makes ya want to come back.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience5
    When you book it says they give you a complimentary bottle for every 5 guests. We had 8 guests and didn’t receive one birthday bottle. We had reservations at 7:30 and did not get seated until 8:30 even though more than half of the party was already there then they said because we originally said 9 and now it was 8 guests they had to rearrange a table which took another 20 min. The manager was rude and the staff in the front kept telling us they were cleaning up the table and we would be seated shortly which never happened. Food is always amazing, our waitress was amazing but dealing with the hosts when you check in is a nightmare. Prepare to wait over 45 min just to be seated when having a reservation.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! The food and service is amazing everytime we go. They never disappoint.

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  31. ToriF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience at Beauty & Essex! It was our first visit and we started the evening at the bar while we waited for friends to arrive. Gabe, our bartender, was so great - friendly and personable. Made great recommendations and allowed our evening to get off to a great start. Everything that followed through dinner and dessert was just great and definitely memorable and we would certainly recommend this restaurant to our friends.

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  32. JudyT

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was excellent, too big of portion for lobster mac and cheese. Service was excellent the server gave good advice for ideas for food.

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  33. GiovanniM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    It was my birthday and I was very disappointed I wasn’t able to take a photo with my DSLR camera unless I used my iPhone. That was the only reason I chose that place to host my birthday, I would of gone elsewhere if using a camera was such a big deal, I generally review places on my social media platform and link restaurants and locations etc Perhaps when you reserve a table, you should have a notification somewhere with the rules stating “no cameras” or something Food was great but overall NOT a pleasant birthday experience!

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  34. SharnaL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Waiting hour to be seated then some food was cold waiter was lovely though

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Nick was incredible the staff was awesome food was great just a little pricey. You will want to get 2 plates per person because the portions are small but it is a great experience have fun!!

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  36. GeorgeR

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter name was Nick and he is the best. He helped us with the most popular requested food and then he gave us his personal favorites. The food was out if this world very tasty. We had the ribeye, fried shrimp, shrimp and lobster Mac & cheese, Chicken meatballs, green vegetables The drinks and mock tail was so refreshing. The atmosphere was very cool. I can’t wait until my next visit. “Everything was great”

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  37. ManiV

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Music was great, mellow, easy to have a conversation over it. The bartender knew what she was doing! Our waitress Julia was amazing, knowledgeable, sweet and totally went along with our jokes. Food was delicious. Don’t forget to get your valet parking ticket validated before heading back to your car!

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  38. FredS

    Las Vegas

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beauty & Essex continues to be the best restaurant in Hollywood. Excellent food and a very friendly and efficient serving staff.

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  39. JasonK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Cool vibe, food was just mediocre though. Good service all around. Pricey for what you get. Walking distance to the Pantages Theater. Not sure if we'll return.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Ci hanno prenotato un tavolo alle 23 e appena siamo arrivati ci hanno detto avete 5 min per ordinare xke chiude la cucina ,assurdo

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Beauty & Essex - Los Angeles offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 676-8880.

Beauty & Essex - Los Angeles is rated 4.6 stars by 2546 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 59 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Beauty & Essex - Los Angeles

1615 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cahuenga / Wilcox
  • Neighborhood
    Hollywood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We do offer Valet - $15 up to 3 hours with validation you get at the front desk. $20 Flat fee thereafter.
  • Public transit
    We are located off the Metro Redline at the Hollywood and Vine Station (5 min walk). Once you exit, head West on Hollywood Blvd, then South on Cahuenga towards Selma intersection which is where we are located.If arriving via car share, please use 6417 Selma Ave. as your destination address
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Santos
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (323) 676-8880
  • Private party facilities
    TAO Group Special Events combines vibrant mix of stylish dining and lounge spaces paired with signature menus and world class service. The Main Dining Room can be divided for smaller parties based on availability, while the entire restaurant can be reserved upon request pending availability.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team : (323) 686-3122
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