Abernethy's

Abernethy's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Roberta VIP

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 16, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Our appetizers arrived at 7:15. When our main dish hadn’t arrived by 7:40 (showtime at 8) we asked for it to be cancelled. Five minutes later, our main dish arrived. I eat fast but I don’t eat that fast!! We couldn’t even take it to go because we wouldn’t have had time to take it to the car. We weren’t charged for the main dish. Our whole meal should have been comped. I’ve been here many times and have had wonderful food and service. This was so disappointing
   

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   ViviGo

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   What is wrong with this place?! Every time we give Abernethy's another chance before a show or a concert, we arrive open-minded, loving the open-air setting & the incredible proximity to the Music Center theaters. We anticipate that the new chef from their revolving roster of up-and-coming local chefs will somehow dispel the previous meals' disappointment. Yet, every single time, we are disappointed. Disappointed by the prices (outrageous) & the quality (underwhelming) & the service (confused). This month's offering is essentially over-priced, non-descript Mexican. This is LA, after all, so if you're going to present tacos for $20, they better be amazing. Instead, we got an over-salty & over-priced speck of meat on a warmed tortilla. But what really bothered was the blatant added charges that another, less mercenary establishment would have absorbed, i.e. charging a separate price for chips when we ordered guacamole; and then charging extra for removing the "turf" in a very expensive ($50!) "surf & turf" fajita. I get that we must pay the price for convenience & proximity, but, after tonight's rip-off, we'll not eat here again. Next time, we'll bring a picnic and dine al fresco on the Plaza!
   

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   Samantha

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Enjoyed dinner with my mom before the opera. Food was plentiful and filling. Drinks were well paced. Staff friendly. Always love to come and see what’s new.
   

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   Linda VIP

   Los Angeles30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is my third visit to Abernethy’s during Chef DeSpain’s time at the restaurant. I have enjoyed all three visits. Today I ordered the guacamole which is my favorite. Next I ordered chilaquiles with the green sauce. I found I prefer the red sauce but the entree was still enjoyable. Since today is her last day I look forward to the next chef.
   

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   Arlene VIP

   Jackson Hole / Wyoming57 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been attempting frequent Abernathy‘s whenever we are at the Mark taper, the Dorothy Chandler or the Amundsen. This has been the best experience. Actually, one time we had our entire meal comped because the food took so long to get out so I’m very happy that this was a good experience for us and I’m looking forward to the new chef
   

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   Kathryn

   Unspecified1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Have eaten here several times before the theater and concerts and have enjoyed the food, service, and the ambience. One little problem is that the dessert, a chocolate cake, was a little dry, but other than that, our experience was quite positive.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Los Angeles17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Enjoying the new menu! Very pretty food and healthy! Perfect before a performance at chandler.
   

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   Sara

   Los Angeles9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   It’s convenient to eat at Abernethy’s before the opera or theater. Service was friendly and efficient. There is a limited menu by rotating guest chefs. I had the salmon, which was delicious, but I thought the wild rice had too much maple flavor. There is a decent wine list and some specialty cocktails. My partner usually has a Bloody Mary, but he didn’t like their version, an umami Bloody Mary. We will probably look for somewhere else next time.
   

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   James VIP

   Los Angeles20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent indigenous ingredients based menu. Excellent food, this chef was not a diversity hire.
   

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    Lea VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Chose Anernathy’s because of its perfect location for dinner before a performance at the LA Music Center. Lovely patio, excellent food and drinks. Prompt service.
    

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