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Name: Recess Eatery – Highland Park
Address: 5022 York Blvd, Highland Park, CA, United States, 90042
Telephone: (818) 507-0592
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

Recess Eatery – Highland Park

4 (78)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

5022 York Blvd, Highland Park, CA 90042

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

Recess Eatery – Highland Park is a casual fine dining restaurant offering a modern twists to classic favorites.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Modern European, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Breakfast/Brunch: Saturday & Sunday; 10:00 am - 3:30 pm; Lunch: Saturday & Sunday; 10:00 am - 3:30 pm; Dinner: Nightly starting at 5:00 pm;
Phone number
(818) 507-0592
Website
http://www.recesseatery.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Sevan Abdessian
Catering
We offer a full range of catering options from private in home events presented by the chef to business lunches and weddings.
Private party facilities
We have a beautiful back patio that accommodates up to 50 people while the inside can accommodate up to 70 people.

Location
5022 York Blvd, Highland Park, CA 90042
Neighborhood
Highland Park
Cross street
between 50th & 51st
Parking details
The city of Highland Park offers two off street parking lots within easy walking distance along with plenty of street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tamar's Olives$5.00
green olives with thyme, pomegranate molasses, aleppo pepper paste
Oysters$15.00
seasonal oyster (6), red wine mignonette
Edamame Fatoush$7.00
edamame, romaine, baby arugula, tomato, cucumber, olive, feta, red onion, mint, pita crisp, lemon vinaigrette
Chickpea Tabouli$7.00
parsley, chickpeas, tomato, onion, mint, lemon, olive oil
Boozy Beets$8.00
red wine braised seasonal roasted beets, chévre, sonoma greens, pistachios, orange vinaigrette
Caprese Yeraz$8.00
confit tomatoes, burrata, prosciutto, avocado, recess basil, pesto, balsamic essence, lavash crisp
Cheese Board$19.00
beef basturma, artisan salami, nduja, labneh ball, kashkaval, brie, mustard, pickles

Hot

Garlic Fries$6.00
house made, kennebec potatoes, garlic, smoked paprika
Farmer's Field$7.00
char grilled seasonal vegetables, garlic, chili oil
Redondo Basket$10.00
calamari, lemons, cocktail sauce
Fried Cauliflower$6.00
cauliflower, garlic, smoked paprika, lemon zest, caper remoulade
Shawarma Tacos$7.00
angus beef, turnip pickle, lavash tortilla, tahini, parsley, tomato
Ricky's Sliders$10.00
sirloin beef patty, aioli, confit tomato, pickle, shoestring onions, gruyere, arugula, artisanal bun
lasagna bolognese$12.00
house made lasagna bolognese
Dolma$10.00
stuffed autumn vegetables, quinoa, bulgur, peppers, ratatouille, marinara
Pan Seared Chicken$16.00
free range chicken, white wine, tomato, spinach, summer carrots, fingerling potatoes
Franco Salmon$17.00
wild atlantic salmon, cauliflower puree, cherry tomatoes, fall carrots, english peas, chablis butter herb sauce
The Valedictorian$19.00
braised short ribs, horseradish pomme puree, romesco, sauteed spinach

Extra Credit

House Made
- Labneh Cheesecake$9.00
- Banana Khadaif$9.00
- Salted Caramel Panna Cotta, Cappuccino Crunch Ice Cream$9.00
Three Amigos$15.00
trio of house made dessert samplers
Ice Cream$8.00
pumpkin praline, mascarpone, french vanilla bean, cappuccino crunch
Sorbet$8.00
blackberry cabernet
Affogato$9.00
vanilla bean ice cream, shot of hot espresso
Fresh Pickings$8.00
seasonal fruit

Coffee & Tea

lavazza coffee available hot or iced

Flavors$0.50
chocolate, vanilla, caramel, hazelnut
Latte$5.00
steamed milk, single espresso
Cappuccino$5.00
foamed milk, single espresso
Espresso
- Single Espresso$4.00
- Double Espresso$6.00
Americano$4.00
single espresso, hot water
Macchiato$4.00
single espresso, foamed milk dollop
Café Au Lait$4.00
hot drip coffee, steamed milk
Hot Cocoa$4.00
hot milk, chocolate syrup
Tea Forte$5.00
moroccan mint, ginger lemongrass, chamomile citron, earl grey, jasmine green, african solstice, bombay chai

Drinks

Fountain Soda$3.00
coca cola, sprite, diet coca cola, ginger ale
Juice$4.00
orange, cranberry
Lemonade$4.00
house made lemonade
Mint Lemonade$5.00
house made lemonade with recess fresh mint, mint syrup
Ice Tea$3.00
mango ice tea
Arnold Palmer$3.00
mango ice tea with house made lemonade
Ginger Beer$5.00
bundaberg ginger beer

Little Bears

please, let's keep this for kids under 10

Chicken Tenders$8.00
country fried chicken breast strips, housemade chips
Mini Me Burger$8.00
mini beef burger, housemade chips
House Pasta$8.00
daily pasta with butter or marinara

What 78 people are saying

Recess Eatery – Highland Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.7Service
4.3Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Energetic

78 Reviews

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christinek VIP
Los Angeles48 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 13, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went for brunch, and there was nothing special about the food. The ingredients were fresh, but the flavor combinations failed to impress. Service was cordial, but it seemed as if the wait staff had never waited tables before.
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HPnotjustforhipsters
Los Angeles3 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 22, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I made a reservation because I was hanging with a friend I haven't seen in a while. When we arrived we were lead to the "community table" ok. The waitress took our cocktail orders, commented how much she appreciated a woman who knew what she wanted. Ok 15 minutes later all drinks arrived accept the drink to the woman who knew what she wanted, that drank took an additional 10 minutes. Ok they also forgot a lemonade. Ok. I don't have the patience to finish this. But you get how it went. A table was blocking the walkway to the restroom. So patrons went through the kitchen. Awkward. We spent a lot of money. I'll think twice in the future. I think it is a mistake to have a tapas only menu, given the limitations of it. Specials usually drive a restaurant and the chef, recess offers now specials.
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JimmyDDD
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on October 9, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was dire. Service was terrible. Half hour long wait between dishes without so much as an apology. Something is very wrong with this place. Sorry to say. We got a taco on the street afterwards and it was much preferred to the dining experience at this over-spec'd rubbish.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great small plates, farmers field is the best vegetable medley I've had. They understand how to cook and season vegetables perfectly. I had the fish of the day with an incredible sauce. The desserts are great too the banana kadayif, and the ice cream panacotta were great.
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Ntino VIP
Los Angeles77 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 25, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal at Recess!
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Gloria
Los Angeles8 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 24, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and fun place. But, really bad acoustics inside. Could not talk across table. Next time we'll try one of the garden tables.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 18, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
After a disappointing dinner experience, I thought I'd give them another chance at brunch. Positives are: beautiful space, we were greeted and seated immediately, water came right away, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon was good as were the drinks. The little house made bottle of ketchup on the plate was a cute touch but made me wonder if they washed them after each guest??? I noticed they were reused. Negatives: we waited 10 - 15 minutes to be greeted by our server. She walked past the table several times but didn't stop to welcome us or take our drink order, out of salmon, York wrap was "boring" and so loosely wrapped it had to be eaten with a knife and fork. Seating an ill mannered child right next to us was annoying but less so than the lax attention. I truly wanted to like this place but they've now struck out twice.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 17, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Been here 4 times each time I was pleasantly surprised with what I ordered. The top dishes I have had are the duck confit special, and the chicken. My partner enjoyed the petit filet. The array of appetizers are very high in quality from the chickpea tabouli, to the seasonal vegetables all delicious.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 16, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food
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Ano55
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on September 11, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The decor is the best thing about this place. Food and drinks were unimpressive and the service was slow and terrible. It was not even busy.
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5022 York Blvd, Highland Park, CA 90042

Additional information

Cross street
between 50th & 51st
Neighborhood
Highland Park
Hours of operation
Breakfast/Brunch: Saturday & Sunday; 10:00 am - 3:30 pm; Lunch: Saturday & Sunday; 10:00 am - 3:30 pm; Dinner: Nightly starting at 5:00 pm;
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Modern European, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The city of Highland Park offers two off street parking lots within easy walking distance along with plenty of street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Sevan Abdessian
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.recesseatery.com/
Phone number
(818) 507-0592
Catering
We offer a full range of catering options from private in home events presented by the chef to business lunches and weddings.
Private party facilities
We have a beautiful back patio that accommodates up to 50 people while the inside can accommodate up to 70 people.

Recess Eatery – Highland Park

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Cold

Tamar's Olives$5.00

Oysters$15.00

Edamame Fatoush$7.00

Chickpea Tabouli$7.00

Boozy Beets$8.00

Caprese Yeraz$8.00

Cheese Board$19.00

Hot

Garlic Fries$6.00

Farmer's Field$7.00

Redondo Basket$10.00

Fried Cauliflower$6.00

Shawarma Tacos$7.00

Ricky's Sliders$10.00

lasagna bolognese$12.00

Dolma$10.00

Pan Seared Chicken$16.00

Franco Salmon$17.00

The Valedictorian$19.00

Extra Credit

House Made

Three Amigos$15.00

Ice Cream$8.00

Sorbet$8.00

Affogato$9.00

Fresh Pickings$8.00

Coffee & Tea

Flavors$0.50

Latte$5.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Espresso

Americano$4.00

Macchiato$4.00

Caf​é Au Lait$4.00

Hot Cocoa$4.00

Tea Forte$5.00

Drinks

Fountain Soda$3.00

Juice$4.00

Lemonade$4.00

Mint Lemonade$5.00

Ice Tea$3.00

Arnold Palmer$3.00

Ginger Beer$5.00

Little Bears

Chicken Tenders$8.00

Mini Me Burger$8.00

House Pasta$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Recess Eatery – Highland Park restaurant rated?

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Additional information

Café Au Lait$4.00