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Le Comptoir Chef Gary Menes. - Le Comptoir, Los Angeles, CA
Award-winning

Le Comptoir

4.6
4.6
176 Reviews
$50 and over
American
Michelin-starred chef Gary Menes shares his unique culinary philosophy at Le Comptoir, featuring an 8-course vegetable-inspired tasting menu showcasing seasonal ingredients sourced from our very own organic kitchen garden and local farmer friends. Enjoy an intimate, sensory dining experience at our 10-seat counter and see each dish unfold up-close before your eyes.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 7:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 290-0750
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinx or Hispanic, South Asian/Indian
  • Executive chef
    Gary T. Menes
  • Catering
    We are available for onsite and offsite private events. Please text us a brief description of your event, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
  • Private party facilities
    To book private events, please send a text message to (213) 290-0750.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    6th Street and Normandie Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet parking at The Hotel Normandie available.Offsite parking available one block away ( On Ardmore Av. between 6th and Wilshire blvd. )
  • Public transit
    Metro Purple Line ( Wilshire/Normandie station) one block away.
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

  • An Evening at Le Comptoir

    $175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Experience Le Comptoir's 8-course, vegetable-inspired tasting menu comprised of seasonal ingredients from our kitchen garden and local farmer friends. Special culinary additions, curated wine pairings and auction lot coffees are also available to accompany your experience; these supplements are optional and available for an additional cost. Please be sure to include any information related to allergies in the Notes section when booking your reservation. We are unable to accommodate changes to the menu without advance notice. Should you have any questions or concerns, please text us at (213) 290-0750.
    An Evening at Le Comptoir Photo

What 176 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

176 Reviews
  1. DavidN

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you Le Comptoir for a fantastic evening. We have been highly recommending it, and will definitely be back

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  2. PulpoFoody

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambiance. Love to the cooking happening in front of you. Also loved the intimacy of the place (max of 8 in the counter). The only downside is the wine pairing portions could be larger.

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  3. AlbinD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an incredible experience! I really enjoy this moment in front of the team! Epic night! Thank you again!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved my experience at Le Comptoir. It wasn’t just a dinner, it was a full experience from start to finish. Each course was beautiful and unique. I wish I could eat here everyday.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Over 430$ for vegetables that are “ok,” 2 glasses of wine, and supplemental choices if you don’t want all veggies. I thought I’d be spending around 300 total for a full meal with meat and wine. I didn’t even get the wine pairing To add any sort of protein is extra. I added pork which was over cooked and I had to spit out. I added the truffle supplement with pasta for 65$ it tasted like water and dirt. They gave us a warning that the truffles weren’t high quality but i figured for 65$ they would still be ok. I couldn’t even smell any truffle fragrance. I’m not joking. This was the most disappointing experience of my life and also the most expensive meal I have ever had in my life. I didn’t realize it was vegetarian. I asked to not go crazy on the wine because I had been sick and just wanted a glass of cheap red a cheap white. Each glass was la 35$ a piece. I could have went and bought a nice steak for 1 glass of wine. This was way tooo much money and super disappointing as I a saved to go here. That’s a lot of work I did to pay for that really disappointing meal.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    THANK YOU all - for bringing more than seven courses of fantastic food to the counter: Le Comptoir serves felicity. Priceless!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    RP

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    - Excellent and innovative food - intimate setting enabling being part of the cooking - Wine pairing very good match even though small quantities served - price a bit on the high side

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  8. markm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Gary is the man! The level of curation is amazing, from the food to the wine and even the music.

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  9. Suzie

    Los Angeles

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le Comptoir is always a treat! All seats are at the small counter so you see all the food prep and exacting service. Except for a couple of options the menu is all fruits and vegetables. Chef is creative and the staff are well trained while still being friendly. I always feel like I am in Chef Gary’s home kitchen.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the most singular and delicious dining experiences of my life. The attention to detail in flavor and presentation was striking in every dish, and supported by a great ambiance.

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  11. AlexanderS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A singular and amazing experience. Hard to rate as it compares to little else. Chef Gary Menes makes amazing food and it's a thrill to watch him perform.

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  12. FelixG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely incredible. I cannot believe they are able to produce such an amazing experience in this small of a space.

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  13. michaelp

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly stellar food. Chef has a mastery of vegetables that continues to impress me every time I have the opportunity to experience it. The experience is memorable to say the least.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy experience with decent food and ambience. The truffle pasta supplement was divine.

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  15. MichaelC

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the most remarkable dinners we’ve ever had. This was for my wife’s birthday and there were supposed to be others coming that night. However, possibly because it was right after New Year’s, it was just us! The chef was charming nevertheless, as were his two assistants and didn’t act any differently. So here we were with one of the best chefs in town preparing our dinner as if he was doing so in our own home. The food was exceptional and all three were attentive, very focused on food preparation and presentation and a thrill to watch. You have to go—the setting is unique (looks like the counter in an old style drug store) and the food is spectacular.

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  16. lsarts631

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Artful dining experience not to be missed.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been trying to get a reservation for awhile — was well worth the wait. Fantastic experience overall; both my wife and I were very impressed and had a terrific night.

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  18. JeffB

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    I appreciate the effort in making a menu from so many ingredients, but it simply isn't substantive. Disappointed, and at a $1000+ total for two, could have had 3 outstanding meals at area fine dining restaurants, without feeling ripped off with a 500% markup for a modest glass of wine.

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  19. Kara

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A truly unique and delicious experience, Le Comptoir is our new favorite restaurant.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You have to try Le Comptoir! An absolutely incredible experience with very friendly staff and chefs

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  21. Pushpendra

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Looking for the best vegetarian experience in California, this is the place. Chef Gary Menes with his 28 years of experience and 2 Michelin stars (1 in each 2019 and 2021) needs no approval. The wine pairing from Jonathan was exquisite and it felt like the notes of the wine were playing music in my mouth. I couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate my 1st wedding anniversary. Thank you so much the team of Le Comptoir!!

    1 person found this helpful

  22. Jack91711

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb in every way! Such a treat to come here.

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  23. PeterS

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing tour de force with veggies. He also has protein add on for those of us who are not vegetarian!

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  24. JackJ

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best vegetarian tasting menu in los angeles. Fantastic service, charismatic chef and small team of personable cooks and staff. Intimate dining experience in cozy 10 room bar style dining room with entertaining view of the kitchen.

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  25. JayM

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My 2nd visit to this very special gastronomic experience this year. The courses were paired perfectly with the wines. My first Alba truffle of the season. Intimate dining experience, the sense is that the Chef and his staff are cooking for you exclusively. Much deserved Michelin Star. Very enjoyable dining experience.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as always! Service is outstanding, especially the charming young apprentice who put it over the top!!!

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  27. StevenJ

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing experience!!! This is one of the finest restaurants in Los Angeles. If food & wine is your thing than this is your place.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I celebrated my birthday and ou

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  29. FerH

    Mexico City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Really and absolutely overpriced!. 4 out of 8 courses have an additional cost. And the menu "basic" cost is already too high. Absolutely everything you may ask or need has an additional charge, and the final bill is crazy high. The food is ok, but not amazing, except for the wagyu that, of course, has a $ 65 dollars extra charge. I do not recommend the experience at all.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. aliB

    Los Angeles

    45 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    No service and not worth the money

    1 person found this helpful

  31. BousehB

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had a great night celebrating our anniversary at Le Comptoir. We were seated about 20 min later than scheduled time. There were only 6 people in the restaurant so it was intimate. Service was top notch and the food outstanding. The chef, and his assistants put on a show and watching everything right in front of us was fascinating. It is very pricey for what you get but for a special occasion and for the experience it was worth it. The only thing that was not great was the charge for a glass wine which cost $35 for one glass. Imagine our shock to see $70 fee for 2 glasses. Overall, it’s the type of place you go only once but I would highly recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  32. AnnaB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A one-of-a-kind experience. Everyone sits at the counter here (so if you are not comfortable or able to sit on a higher chair for a couple hours, I would recommend calling before booking). Dishes are prepared with intention and innovation. Everything was delicious and special.

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  33. underwhelmed

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    Way over priced in all aspects. Seated us half an hour later than reserved time to start. Except for the exacting technique that was used for cooking, the dishes were uninspiring. The dining experience was missed opportunity for intimate interaction with the chef and the staff. The chef's demeanor did not invite friendly atmosphere. If you want an evening having fun critiquing at the absurdity go ahead.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. LilRabbit

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my third or fourth time eating at Le Comptoir, and every time has been magical. I love that the base menu is completely vegetarian (except for egg and the occasional dairy). Even as a meat-eater, myself, I know I can take almost anyone to this restaurant and they'll enjoy the experience. The food is amazing--every detail is intentional. I am someone who generally steers away from things like black truffle, even at high-end places, because so few chefs actually do it well (and when it's bad, it's real bad). Not only did I feel 100% confident ordering the truffle pasta "upgrade" here, it ended up being my favorite dish of the night. Chef Gary Menes, as always, knocks it out of the park. I will say the restaurant has become significantly more expensive since the Michelin Star ranking, with the initial reservation fee doubling. That didn't stop me from ordering some of the upgrades, though, as I knew it'd be well worth it. Definitely not in my budget to do often, but it was a special occasion, and ended up being well worth it. A few words of advice-- 1.) The wine pairings are fantastic, but no matter what the sommelier says, it ends up being a decent amount of wine by the end. If you're a lightweight like me, you may want to opt for just a single glass of a mellow white. 2. Order the coffee! It's a really nice way to cap off the meal, especially if you don't want to pass out in a food coma afterward. This is a very unique and intimate dining experience that everyone should try at least once if you live in Los Angeles.

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  35. Nate

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic. The coffee was the only thing that wasn’t stellar imho

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in LA. The staff and chef were engaging, the food was incredible, and the experience felt very personal. Will definitely return.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. Graham

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    An awesome culinary adventure. Congratulations to Chef Gary and team! Absolutely loved getting to watch the entire team up close in action. Very knowledgable and friendly staff. Loved getting to talk to the team and ask questions both during and after the meal. There isn't a bad dish on the menu. Everything is delicious, beautiful, and prepared with incredible care and technical skill. If an all vegetable meal isn't your thing (although I'd be shocked if anyone had an issue with these awesome dishes after trying them), there is plenty of opportunity to add meat. Looking forward to coming back again soon!

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  38. ChristineD

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Probably the best steak I have ever eaten. Bar none. Vegetable plate was a revelation. The creamy asparagus soup was comforting and rich. This kind of ambiance, however, is not for me. The chairs were uncomfortable after 3 hours and the music was too loud for a conversation. That’s personal preference. I’m sure lots of people would love it … so for them I highly recommend!

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  39. Bernhard

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great meal and experience! Highly recommend 🍾

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was the best experience ever

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
    • Proof of vaccination required to dine outdoors
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Le Comptoir is rated 4.6 stars by 176 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


Experiences are available.
Google Map for Le Comptoir

3606 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross street
    6th Street and Normandie Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 7:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking at The Hotel Normandie available.Offsite parking available one block away ( On Ardmore Av. between 6th and Wilshire blvd. )
  • Public transit
    Metro Purple Line ( Wilshire/Normandie station) one block away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinx or Hispanic, South Asian/Indian
  • Executive chef
    Gary T. Menes
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Phone number
    (213) 290-0750
  • Catering
    We are available for onsite and offsite private events. Please text us a brief description of your event, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
  • Private party facilities
    To book private events, please send a text message to (213) 290-0750.
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