Kendall's Brasserie

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1. HL

   HaroldL

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Our waiter Joshua was fantastic! He made our experience perfect. We had the short rib dish and the potato fries with everything in it. Very good and the desserts were also well made.
   

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   DennisP

   Palm Springs

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Very limited menu, service was poor, will not go there again
   

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   Kittyboyz

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Convenient to Disney Hall but they seated us by the kitchen. The mussels starter was very good, entree Sea bass was pretty good, pepper crusted flat iron was ok but pear tart too sweet, espresso poor: mine had crema my wife's had no crema and tasted like filter coffee and the bar could not seem to produce an almond liqueur-Disorrono, Amaretto no, but something arrived like orange not sure and after requesting again the second attempt was Anaro Montenegro also orange. Over all good, convenient so prices are understandably up there but service and food did not match the expense.
   

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   DennisI

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

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   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Would like to see occasional specials to make the menu filled with more variety.
   

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   DrAG

   Los Angeles

   15 reviews

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   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Great restaurant, the food was delicious and service outstanding. Our French Lady was so kind and so courteous. Great place to have early dinner before our Concert at Disney Hall.
   

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   ChristyM

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   The food was amazing and the staff was attentive. We had a wonderful time.
   

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   diningoutismymiddlename

   Los Angeles

   176 reviews

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   4.0

   176 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience4

   Josh was an amazing waiter. Very knowledgeable about the menu. Corkage fee is higher than most similar restaurants snd their wine list is not great or big. Onion soup and tomato soup were both excellent. Ahi tuna tartare was huge and delicious. Cajun shrimp start ample as an entree with some sides. Fries with the cheese sauce excellent as were the Brussel sprouts. Menu is smaller now that they have remodeled. Miss many of the items from the old menu are missed. This restaurant pre pandemic was always jammed with a pre theater crowd. Not the case any more. Hope they improve their menu.
   

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   danack

   Los Angeles

   36 reviews

   5.0

   36 reviews

   Dined on May 25, 2023

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   We had a great time before our play and the service could not have been better. Food preparation was vastly improved from the last time we were in about a year ago. Like some other reviewers, we preferred the old interior decor and seating (it's quite hard-edged now) but it's stylish and trendy. We recommend the Caesar salad and the short ribs. We'll be back for the whole experience.
   

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   LindaG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 24, 2023

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   We were greeted at the door by our waitress, Page. She took care of us from that moment on. She checked on us to see how our meal was and did not make us feel rushed. The atmosphere was really welcoming.
   

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    MarilynC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    Service was fast. Food was mediocore. Waiter was amiable and efficient.
    

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    ERYNW

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    Our server was fantastic! Affable, charming and attentive. However, the salmon and cauliflower, which are usually excellent, left something to be desired, this time around. The salmon was undercooked and the cauliflower needed more seasoning.
    

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    PeggyK

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    Luckily for L.A. Music Center area food fans, Executive Chef Matt Smith has brought back great taste, attention to detail, and excellence. Simple things like the quality of goat cheese or the exacting quality of the toast and Gruyere in the soup. Chef Smith's French Onion Soup is literally the best we've ever tasted. Some of our favorite dishes are the tuna tartare starter, the beet salad, the French onion soup, steak with frites, and the Branzino. The braised short rib, and the loaded fries are also great. Really, you can't go wrong.
    

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

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    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    We went for brunch and the mimosa was the only thing that wasn’t really bad. The menu is very limited so we ordered a little gem salad, the loaded fries, some “crispy potatoes” and an iced latte, in addition to the mimosa. The latte was bitter and watery, the salad was missing some ingredients and bizarrely combined cucumbers and tomatoes with strawberries and the center of the lettuce, which is not meant to be eaten. The braised short ribs on top of the fries were not tasty or fresh, and the flavor was primarily grease. The side of potatoes was not crispy and it was also completely unseasoned and bland. The service was friendly enough, but not terribly attentive, given that we were the only table there and the server didn’t even ask how our food was after it was delivered. I only took one sip of the latte and she didn’t even think to ask if there was something wrong with it. I’ve eaten there a couple of times before and it was never anything more than average, but there is a reason that it was empty on a Saturday at 12:30pm, in spite of its location and proximity to the Broad and Music Center. This restaurant really needs a reboot!
    

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    MaryA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

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    This used to be a pretty restaurant -- as its name suggests, it used to try to look like a French bistro. They've since tried to modernize it (I guess), so now it looks more like a diner/Denny's. No longer charming. The booths are uncomfortable. Although our waitress was quite nice, the fellow who actually brought our food was very bad, twice insisting on bringing our entrees as we were just beginning our starters ~ even after we asked him to wait. The French onion soup was greasy; I ended up spooning off several spoons of grease. Disappointing.
    

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    Robert

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

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    While the food was good and the service was very good, the noise level in the long bistro part of the restaurant was exceptionally LOUD.
    

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    SimonA

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    Overall the restaurant is functional and the employees are courteous and friendly. It's a good choice for onsite dinning.
    

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    JanaM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    The room that we were seated in at a very cold atmosphere, as well as the air conditioner was on and it was cold. You could tell by the other guests, body language that they were cold as well. When I asked the waitress about it, she said it’s always cold in here. I said the other room would’ve been better and she said no it’s cold everywhere all the time. She said, I even need to wear a shirt under what I’m wearing. I ordered the tuna tartare, and it wasn’t soft and the seasoning was not appropriate, in my opinion with it. The waitress, however, was Very good
    

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    Homecook100

    Los Angeles

    132 reviews

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    4.0

    132 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Still not its former self when run by Patina... but getting better. Menu is still pretty limited. Salads are very pedestrian. Prices reflect what should be a little more polished dishes. But can't beat it for convenience when seeing a show at the Music Center or Disney.
    

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    mitch

    Los Angeles

    125 reviews

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    2.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

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    Kendalls seems to have gone drastically downhill since the change of ownership and present management shows no inclination to change. It is quite obvious an economic decision has been made to take full advantage of it's captive (most of its patrons are going to the theatre-they do not drive to eat at Kendalls) audience. The food can vary but is never exceptional. The corkage fee is insulting. One wonders if the Music Center has any power it's lease to restore the once more than decent dining option to it's patrons.
    

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    MichaelD

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

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    As always, the food was delicious, well prepared, wonderfully presented, and timely served. The two new dishes are taking well. This institution is a must not miss for the Opera, Symphony, or performances at the Mark Taper.
    

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

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    Very poor and meager portions of what seemed like store bought food re-serve to us at super high prices.
    

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    S8973

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

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    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

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    Our server, David, was terrific. The French onion soup was lovely as always.
    

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    PeterD

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

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    The meals arrive so quickly that I think they are premade. My chicken was dry and served with a dish of mixed up vegetables that was not appetizing. No, I was not impressed. Waiters dressed in jeans. Even the couple next to me agreed. Houstons restaurant in Pasadena, is much better experience. My martini was awful. Martinis at Hustons sooo much delicious.
    

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    Sharon

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

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    The food was great. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the Cajun pasta was a very generous serving with mussels and shrimp. The dessert was especially tasty and artful.
    

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    JimmyS

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

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    Gelato dessert was much too much (4 scoops for$8.00.)It should be offered as $2 per scoop and I would have taken 2. In general I think Kendall’s has gotten much more $$$$ without an improvement in anything. Without the old discounts it is losing clients to places like Abernathy and Vespaio, except when time is very short and location is essential.
    

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    JabMoore

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

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    An ideal place to grab a bite to eat before attending a show at the Ahmanson. Our server was outstanding and the food was very good. Price was what was expected, but still it felt a little high. However, we will probably keep coming back after having such a good experience.
    

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    TreyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

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    a wonderful evening. their french onion soup is the best
    

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    Vickilicious

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

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    I appreciated the nice table and the quiet atmosphere. The food came out quickly which was really great so that we as diners could take our own time in eating in a relaxing environment. I will definitely come back!
    

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    Kapalualogo

    Los Angeles

    54 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    This new Kendall's is not remotely close to being a good OpenTable restaurant with the change from the Cafe Pinot Restaurant chain. Since the end of the Covid 19 pandemic restrictions in Los Angeles, the return of Kendall's has been a downhill proposition as each visit brings less desirable entrees on the menu. Their chicken breast entree is equivelant to 1/2 of a Cornish Hen. The sparse menu leaves very little options so the best next choice is a salad with chicken. All of the menu items are so overpriced that going there is not a choice for us any longer. A glass of wine commonly $18 per glass, and a corkage fee of $45 to stop you from bringing your own favorite wine is not good business. The service is very good and servers are very friendly, however, this last visit we were dumbfounded looking at the menu given us. It was a breakfast menu and totaly confused us, while it was 6:00 pm in the evening.
    

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    HankO

    Los Angeles

    49 reviews

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    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    Our server, David, was very professional. Always a great choice
    

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    CHRISTINED

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    Thank you so much helping to accommodate our wheelchair granddaughter.
    

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    GaryF

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    Go on the restaurants website to view the menu as it is bot posed on OpenTable.
    

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    RobertA

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    I always enjoy Kendall's for brunch before the theater.
    

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    Ricky

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

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    The new Kendall's has higher prices, has eliminated favorite entres and changed the decor from a charming French Brasserie to a plane, modern and uninviting decor.
    

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    RobertR

    Los Angeles

    127 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

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    Overpriced and underwhelming.
    

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    ericcat

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

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    Awesome food! First time but not last time going. We had shrimp cocktail, beet salad amazing, short rib fries delicious amd to end a wonderful creme Brulee All so yummy
    

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    SuzanneB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

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    Everyone was extremely nice to a bunch of old ladies who mainly came to talk. Couldn’t have been better. Great place for east and west LA friends to meet.
    

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    ElaineC

    Los Angeles

    100 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

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    So sad to see Kendall’s redecoration. Now looks like a motel restaurant. What were they thinking?
    

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    LarryT

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

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    The food is pretty good, menu a little limited. Service is very mediocre and it's pretty expensive for lunch.
    

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    MarinaFoodie

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

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    Obviously this is where people go before a performance at the Music Center so they sort of have a captive "audience" On a Saturday night they didn't have one of the wines on the small wine list ... Our caesar salad came out asap and was awful - it was tasteless. Tuna tartare was good. The two fish entrees were ok - again with a frisee salad which was tasteless. I asked for salt and pepper (one of my pet peeves is not having that on the table) and we were brought shakers of the size you get on an airplane. Although we were nicely assured at the start of the meal that we would be out in time for the performance (we were there with plenty of time), when we ordered a cheese plate for dessert and the bill we got the bill and we waited over 20 minutes for the cheese plate to appear and when it didn't we called the waitress over and she said they were still putting it together - at this point the place was almost empty. We asked to have it taken off the bill. We made it to the performance but it was close. I felt it was overpriced and I won't be back.
    

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