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   Aley

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 14, 2020

   overall3food5service1ambience5

   I went here for my birthday brunch and was really excited for the date. However, it took a very long time for my table to be served. The waiter was super kind, he was just a bit neglectful, maybe because it was understaffed? I'm not sure. But it just seemed like it was he would only come back to us every 30mins. So we got our mimosas, he made sure they were filled regularly, but there's only so long that we can survive off of liquor before you start to get graggy from hunger. Overall, I'm pretty sure we were there for an hour before we got our food and that really declined the overall experience. Now, was the food good when it finally came? ABSOLUTELY. And the overall ambiance was really beautiful. And the portions were great. But man, that wait was a killer. I'll go back tho, just hope the service improved.

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   JanK

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on March 13, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always reliable. Good food and not overpriced. Elegant without being scene-y.

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   FaithM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 10, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Nice restaurant, really cute atmosphere & great food and service

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 8, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food, great service, and overall really enjoyable time

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   ParkerGreen

   Los Angeles

   54 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   54 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I had a lovely birthday brunch here!! The service was very friendly and helpful and they wrote a lovely note for me! Loved my food and the bottomless. The patio was also lovely. A wonderful time!

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6. EH

   EmilyH

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2020

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   Food is fantastic! But it was super cramped and LOUD. Apparently, there is a DJ that performs on the weekends in the atrium. Would love to eat here again, but probably would not go on Friday night.

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   claudiam

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2020

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   A bit pricey but the food was good, the service was excellent, ambiance was bright and cheery, not too noisy.

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   luv2dine

   Los Angeles

   25 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2020

   overall2food1service2ambience2

   I got sick. My burger was served with a salad that looked old and had bugs. The waiter was not very attentive, and the noise made it almost impossible to have a conversation. It was very disappointing.

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   TheAnonymousDiner

   Los Angeles

   55 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   55 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I love this place — and have to say, I always feel the management is largely responsible for it. They are always very attentive & accommodating. It’s no wonder the food and service are consistently fantastic. Please keep up the excellent work.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    It was a very good experience and the door Gal Jennie is truly amazing and made my experience more lovely and our waiter was on point, but the food this time around was way to salty and I kinda didn’t eat it much and kinda didn’t do anything about it. I J’aDore TASTE and thank you for the experience

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    Really want to love this place. I love the location, the layout, the menu choices. But the quality of food or should I say the chef have a long way to go. Sauces don’t really go well with the food, many items are blend and I can name a location I’ve tasted a better one for each of the items within a few blocks radius. Had a chicken sandwich - sauce is too sweet to go with it, chicken was dry and the sandwich itself, mostly buns, was very soggy. Our waiter forgot to bring us a menu when requested, which isn’t a big deal, but it left us feeling I welcomed and not a priority for the stuff. Not the first time I’ve been, but probably the last, have this spot too many chances to improve and every time it comes of as mediocre.

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12. B

    Badexperience

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall2food3service1ambience5

    The appetizers were great but they brought out our main course shortly after we received our appetizers. My guess is that they then put the main course under a heat lamp until we finished our appetizers and my steak was over cooked and dry.

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    Ron2

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall1food3service5ambience1

    For the first time ever, welcome/check in was less than stellar. As a long time repeat customer, I was astonished. I was dismayed by the experience. So much so, that I’m not sure I’ll continue to think of TASTE as one of my go to choices. Our waitstaff were exemplary. But, otherwise, I’m very disappointed.

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    Robert

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall5food5service3ambience4

    Favorite neighborhood restaurant -always a good meal!

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    MorganC

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2020

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Slow service. Only one waiter managing the entire patio at dinner rush. Ordered prix fixe menu and each course came out before we even finished. Dessert came out 2minutes after our main entrees were served. Waiter was not an expert with menu. We asked if the chicken was fried and he said no and it was. I suggested the place to a friend I was meeting that was in town and I was embarrassed for our experience.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Very relaxed atmosphere, great for business or catching up w/ friends.

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    MrsK

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    They badly need a sommelier. Their wine list is not expansive and the servers are unable to make recommendations to pair with the food selections. For the prices they charge (we spent ~$150 for 2) the quality of our experience was lacking. While we were still trying to find the right flavor of wine for the dinner specials they had, our orders weren't put in. So after 20 minutes and 3 tries of wines that were not even close to the flavor profiles we were looking for, our server said the manager would be over to help because they were too busy to help us. The manager never came. I made a selection based on my best guess of what the typical flavor would be for the particular grape, and asked them to put in our food order. Not fine dining in my mind (especially since I've been to some phenomenal haute cuisine in LA). At least some consultation with a sommelier to teach servers what is recommended for pairing with the dishes offered on the menu...

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great place, limited vegan menu

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19. J

    Joel

    Los Angeles

    144 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    144 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and food

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    Eliane

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved all... food was great, Bradley the manager did everything to make us feel special. Andre treated like Royalty as well. Delicious and creative dishes. Don't forget to order the Home Made Truffles--WOW

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    Sb773

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    This place used to be my go to, but the last few times the food has been really sub par. This was the second time in a row where my food was cold. My girlfriends salad was barely dressed and it wasn't made as described on the menu. We were also seated at a table in the back patio that is near the door where the crew throws the trash out, so trash bags were walked by our table a few times during our meal.

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    Bradford

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience at Taste on Melrose. We tried the smart hearts menu and it was fantastic. Wish we would have had our Valentine’s Day here.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was a beautiful day to sit outside and they reserved us an outdoor seat! The Lobster Benedict was the most delicious Benedict I’ve ever had. Service was great. Food was hot and delicious.

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24. DB

    DrBaby

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Cute brunch spot with New-American/California style menu options and a pleasant ambiance. Early seating is recommended for weekends as it tends to become quite busy after 12-12:30pm. There is no parking lot but free local street parking is available south of Melrose. The breakfast croissant and chilaquiles sandwich were both delicious though the shoestring fries were a bit limp and dry. I am definitely coming back to try the cocktails and other menu items!

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I took my mom out for Valentine’s Day dinner. It was a last minute reservation, everything worked out perfectly. From the moment we walked in the door to when we were leaving the building, everyone and I mean everyone was polite and warm and welcoming. The food was excellent, our server was on point and made a perfect recommendation from the wine list. Most importantly, Mom had a great experience and that was the goal. My sincere thanks, Josh Tarlow

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Valentines

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    Overall sub par

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall1food4service1ambience2

    Took too long to order and get our food.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall2food2service5ambience3

    Went for Valentine’s Day, set menu. Everything cold, lobster soup had old rubbery lobster. Maybe rest of the year they serve good food, but not on Valentines

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Was it really necessary to point out that we were a little late to our reservation if you were going to give us a table anyway?

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    MDS4

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    I would have given 5 stars if we had an outside table. We were squished between two inside tables (with a 2pm reservation at table 23). I heard every word of the business lunch next to us. On the positive side, the food and service were top-notch. Our server, Nahum went above and beyond to accommodate my daughter’s food allergies / restrictions. I’ll request a table in front next time.

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32. J

    Jenniferalmeida

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2020

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    Good place to enjoou a happy hour and have some spirits! I loved the atmosphere and the service. In a next trip to LA, I would like to visit again.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall1food3service1ambience2

    The service was terrible, the restaurant was basically empty as we arrived at an off time…but it still took the hostess 5 minutes to come to the stand and seat us. Our server was super complacent and inattentive, the bus person was the saving grace of this whole operation and I wish I could p them only lol. I’ve been here before and it wasn’t terrible but this was downright unacceptable.

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34. RJ

    RondaJ

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent Sunday Brunch. Fun atmosphere with great food!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food! Had the filet minion and the chocolate brioche! Both were full of flavor!

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    ap2mbm

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wow! I have been going to this place since they opened, but as i have moved away from the neighborhood i havent been for a hot minute. They’ve grown and was so packed!! We had a reservation but got their a 1/2 hour early...nevertheless the Manager handled the situation adeptly. It was a super special occasion (like big LA/ Hollywood stuff) so it was truly fantastic to have a nice, yummy, but also utterly relaxed beginning to a long night. I cant thank the whole team enough.

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    cozy

    Sacramento

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Food was fabulous

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall1food5service1ambience5

    Server never returned

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    Katie

    Minneapolis

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really enjoyed this meal! The vegan gnocchi what’s the most amazing I have ever had. Good wine list and great staff. Easy to talk to your table mates too!

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40. CB

    CathyB

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall2food2service3ambience1

    Visit family member from LA. We in town from Seattle. Phone recording explained parking however the valet was not at his stand and charged us double what they said on the recording. The good was disappointing.

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