Lillie's at The Culver Hotel

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   MVMR

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Had a wonderful date night with my husband. Excellent food and cocktails and the ambience is classic and chic elegance.
   

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   roberto627

   San Diego

   15 reviews

   1.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Cold biscuits, no spread, ordered service for two - only got one, very slow service. Boring - NOTHING like their old tea service. Don’t bother you will be disappointed.
   

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   DionneM

   Los Angeles

   18 reviews

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   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   elegant and lively. Very much enjoyed the live music and the waiter comped us two glasses of champagne to celebrate my husband's birthday which was very nice. Fresh flowers on the tables is a very nice touch. Really enjoyed the experience.
   

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   luvgoodfood

   Los Angeles

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall3food3service5ambience4

   Ambience and waiter were good. However, the food was just ok. I feel that I have had better afternoon tea service for less cost at other places.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   282 reviews

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   4.0

   282 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   I had been to Lillie's for the first time a couple of weeks before and was DYING to return just to have another feed of the amazing Mushroom Tagliatelle I had enjoyed so much. This time it must have been prepared by a different chef -- still good, but this version was not a dish that I would have fantasized about coming back for. Oh well. The ambience outside on the patio, with the gorgeous blossoms and twinkling lights on the trees was absolutely beautiful. The service (both times was) very pleasant and added nicely to the experience. I'd definitely go back.
   

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   jamesS

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2023

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   Servers were in abundance and personable. Food came out, staggered rather than the entrées being delivered at the same time so that was awkward. Food quality was good. Selections were limited in food and wine and the prices were fairly high. Entertainment was great and we will definitely be going back.
   

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   MoraS

   New York Area

   2 reviews

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   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delightful setting in the historic Culver Hotel. A Step back in time as we listened to a jazz pianist and Saxophone player while black and white Charlie Chaplin movie was in the background. We had the Burrata Cheese appetizer, the Steamed mussels and Sourdough Bagette to begin. They were so good, I probably should have just ordered them or the main course. Too much food. My husband ordered the New York au Poivre and I had Steak Frites, both delicious. Our daughter and her girlfriend had the Tagliatelle and Rigatoni. For dessert we had Cream Brûlée and Chocolate cake. I highly recommend this quaint French Bistro.
   

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   luvegreatfood

   Los Angeles

   25 reviews

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   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2023

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   The service was great; the food was delicious and well presented. It left me wondering why I don't indulge in high tea more often. It's very relaxing.
   

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   Barbara

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 9, 2023

   overall3food2service5ambience4

   The strawberries had no flavor. The tea was good. The sweets were too sweet. The lobster roll was not that good. Will not go back
   

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    ceesay

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    Afternoon tea was disappointing. The amount of items for the what was charged was surprising. The quality of sandwiches and sweets were also surprisingly dull.
    

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    NancyL

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    Food was just ok. If they continue to have a Tea, I hope there is a little more and better. Knew it was dinela so didn’t expect everything for the price. But, the experience of this old Hotel was the main reason to go there. Service was good.
    

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    AlanC

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1

    Good food horrendous service. Was seated outside, then greeted by a server who appeared to want to be anywhere else. Slow but drinks and one shared appetizer arrived. Took our mains order then we didnt see him for the rest of the night. Food came out. One main not hot, the other two were fine. No one came by to check on us, to see if we needed another drink or fill water glasses. When we finished dinner, we asked a busboy to send the waiter. He never came. Then asked a waiter from an adjacent table to send our waiter. He never arrived. We got another busboy and asked for our check. Our waiter came with the bill and we complained about our experience. He said no one told him of our requests, which doesnt make sense. He comped 2 dishes and while that is appreciated, it doesnt compensate for the truly abysmal service. BTW we were seated outdoors on the terrace, which was a mix of suitable and unsuitable dinner tables. If the restaurant is going to feature (which it does on their website) their outdoor dining, it is unfair that they ignore those who choose to dine there. The terrace felt a bit dirty and none of the outdoor heaters were lighted even though it was 7pm. Everything took a lot of effort on our part just to be accommodated. The food was quite delicious, despite one main not being hot. BUT the service completely killed the experience and we wont be back anytime soon.
    

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    1hipchickk

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I went with a friend for the Afternoon tea. The table, the room and the entire hotel are so beautiful. It makes you feel as though you are in a French garden, an English tearoom and old Hollywood all at the same time. The food was delicious and the tea selection was good. I am looking forward to visiting again so I can see the speakeasy bar.
    

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    KathyO

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

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    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for the afternoon tea Dine LA (May 2023) and it was wonderful. Nice selection of teas and savory and sweet items for the afternoon tea. Not many afternoon teas offered during the week so was a nice change instead of a regular lunch. Our server was wonderful and relaxing place.
    

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    NancyJ

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

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    We have been going to the Culver Hotel for several years when we come to visit our grand kids from Seattle. Love the live music and missed it during Covid. Love the new restaurant.
    

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    NancyD

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

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    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The tea was lovely and food and service were great.
    

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    SusanT

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    Beautiful, elegant restaurant. I went for tea as part of Dine L.A. Restaurant Week and most of the food was good but the service, while friendly, was not great. The server served the tea immediately before it had had time to brew so it was just water. I had to ask for milk because none was brought to the table. Server brought milk but no stirring spoon or sugar. He brought 3 condiments but just two spoons. I wanted cream and jam on my scone but we had not been given knives. I tried to pull it apart with m hands and it crumbled to little pieces so that didn't work. The scones didn't have much flavor but the rest of the food was good. But the portions of the savory foods were small so the ratio of sweet to savory was a bit much. The presentation was beautiful, with fresh flower petals strewn atop the plates and I enjoyed the ambience. I was required to pay at the time we made the reservation and it included an automatic 20% tip. I don't like having had to pre-pay the tip and wonder if we might have had better service if the tip had not been mandatory and pre-paid. I would go to the restaurant again because it was lovely but I would go elsewhere for tea service.
    

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    Annie

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    This was DineLA so not really a proper review. I think not was overpriced for what it was but we were happy to experience the famous hotel.
    

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    AshleighS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2

    We came for afternoon tea - a prepaid $45 with an added automatic 20% tip and some additional service fees. Overall, we paid $61 each for a pot of tea each (and they were out of one of the teas); a selection of moderately stale sandwiches and small cakes; and a bowl of berries. The quantity of the food was laughable given the cost. There were three situations where we specifically had to ask for items that were listed on the menu but were not on our table - if we hadn't been paying attention we would've been shortchanged. (Also, when making the reservation, the description mentions cocktails and sparkling wine - neither of which are included in the pre-fixe cost.) Most importantly, however, and what is warranting this review, is that from the minute we walked in the door we felt like an inconvenience. We had to ask for utensils; we asked for sugar and milk (twice); I asked about an ingredient and was told "I don't know what that is" so I had to google it. We asked for knives and they brought us 2 - there were 4 of us. We were one of 3-4 tables there, so they weren't busy. It was the lackadaisical approach of the waitstaff that made the entire experience unappetizing. At one point, we wanted drinks and out waiter was nowhere to be found so we got up and walked to the bar. (Bartenders were lovely.) The company was fantastic and had the service been better I could easily forgive the small portions and some of the menu errors. BUT from the minute I entered to the minute I left I - and my entire group - felt uncared for and unappreciated. Needless to say, I will not be back.
    

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    JohnC

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Too noisy and service very slow. I thought the place was nice but service way too slow.
    

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    LouiseV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the ambiance, the food, and the service! So glad me and my husband got to come here for afternoon tea and really enjoy this beautiful restaurant. We also got to learn about the amazing history of this hotel as well and all the interesting things that have happened. Would love to come back here to dine again!
    

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    Trina

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such a beautiful location. Tea service was amazing.
    

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    RachelW

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely patio atmosphere, delicious wine and food - so happy to see that you now offer more gluten-free options because this place used to be IMPOSSIBLE to eat at if you are gf. Biggest star of the experience was the service, though - it was outstanding. Our server John was very attentive and helpful (down to bringing us a second heater when we got cold), and had a delightful sense of humor. Very memorable experience - would definitely come back.
    

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nice meal great staff excellent lamb, steak and branzino!
    

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    Leesa808

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lilys was such a gem of a restaurant. What a wonderfully romantic and old world charm, it felt so nice to be in the dining room. Service was beyond great so gracious and food was perfection. We had the warm baguette delivered to our table with the ABSOLUTE best butter ever a complimentary service-from the hotel. Much appreciated. Then our 3 starters were beef carpaccio , Cesars salad, French onion soup all were delicious. Our main meals were the New York steak and the Tagliatelle. Cooked to perfect. Our Martinis were lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone who would like to feel old school nostalgia. The service was perfectly executed. From the hostess to the good byes from the bar and waitstaff.
    

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    15 reviews

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    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my first time here but definitely won’t be my last. Beautiful old room perfectly maintained, delicious brunch and wonderful live music. I loved the whole experience.
    

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    ChrisG

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dakota hotel is classy and beautiful food. If you want a real ambience and special occasion feeling, this is the place to be.
    

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    lsrw

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience4

    I loved the ambience and the live Jazz....however, the prices are all over the board - 12 BUCKS for bread and butter. Yet a Burrata plate doesn't come with bread. I got a dirty Martini - Martinis are $16 PLUS $4 for the dirt!!!??? I have never seen any restaurant add for dirt. Service was so entirely poor. Won't go back
    

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    MarcC

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Great atmosphere with live music. Hostesses @ entry and server most gracious. Comfortable seating and view of surrounding tables and guests. Shrimp appetizer and cocktail sauce was VERY cold, almost frozen. Mashed potatoes were delicious but were sent back due to cool temperature. After dinner coffee with Bailey's served warm enough to drink straight down vs sip in enjoyment. Food temperature is my only real concern. Staff and attention to guests most welcoming.
    

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    FRENCHIE

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great Ambiance,Decor and service. The lunch Menu is ok but needs a few more choices. pretty limited.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our evening was lovely. We were taken care of from the minute we walked in the door. The service was impeccable and the meal was delicious.
    

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    fdlvr

    Los Angeles

    71 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Small menu but good, tasty food, large outdoor space, interesting cocktails, very friendly wait staff
    

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    GurbaniC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a lovely beautiful venue with 5 star service and incredible live music super cute with delicious food. Even the crudite was excellent. Who knew raw vegetables could taste 5 star
    

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    EvanA

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Nice French style menu, onion soup, chicken classically deboned thigh, au jus, steak frites, fresh oysters, again very classic french. Well executed, nice waitstaff, in a good vibe dining room with live music. Good for dates, a bit loud near the live music as expected.
    

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    GeorgeC

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best brunch in Los Angeles - wonderful setting, attentive and friendly service, out-of-this world French cuisine.
    

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    JoshuaS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great ambiance and food! The live music really makes it a nice setting for a date or a night out with friends. They also just reopened the upstairs bar looks super cool and throw back. Drinks are amazing! Even with the limited menu my gf and I both found something we liked. Would highly recommend!
    

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    10Caymans

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A wonderful, romantic meal with live music! Can't wait for the next visit!
    

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    MaryS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love Lillies. The steak frites is my favorite and last night didn’t fail. Brought some friends who have never been and they loved it. Can’t wait for nice weather so we can sit outside next time we come.
    

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    patriciam

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a treat! We loved my birthday dinner. Beautiful lounge, bar, fixtures, and ambience. Great service as well. Music and food were also just great. Can't wait to try the brunch.
    

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    mallorylc

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious, service was amazing and there was live music. What more can you ask for?!
    

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