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Kali, Los Angeles, CA
Award-winning

Kali

4.7 (1604)
$31 to $50
Californian
5722 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Kali is a small neighborhood restaurant tucked in between Hollywood and Larchmont village. Created by lifelong friends/co-workers chef Kevin Meehan and Drew Langley, the two have had always dreamed about creating a high-end restaurant without pretension. Stripping away all facades of what fine dining should be, Kali focuses strictly on the ingredient, technique, and service creating a casual environment everyone can enjoy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (323) 871-4160
  • Website
    https://kalirestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Meehan
  • Catering
    Please contact info@kalirestaurant.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    LET US CUSTOMIZE YOUR PARTY! Thank you for your interest in dining with us at Kali restaurant! Due to the size of our restaurant, larger parties may be subject to “buy out” the restaurant. We offer many styles of service and we are happy to customize for any occasion. The pricing is dependent on the day of the event. For parties of 7 or more guests, we suggest that you please participate in a set menu. This is so we may better serve you and your guests. Please contact info@kalirestaurant.com for more information.
  • Location
    5722 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Hollywood
  • Cross street
    Lucerne
  • Parking details
    Street Parking available on Lucerne Blvd and Larchmont Blvd
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Kali's menu was last updated on 7/8/2025.

First

  • Jumbo Shrimp

    cocktail sauce / lemon wedges / fresh parsley

    • Parker House Rolls

      buttered / sea salt finish

      • California Wedge Salad

        blue crumble / bacon / tomato / pickled onion

        • Steakhouse Tomato Salad

          acid trip tomatoes / burrata cheese / pistachios / chive / shallot

          • Crab and Avocado Salad

            lump crab / yuzu mayo / chives / charred avocado / sea grass

            • Caesar Salad

              anchovy / garlic / shredded parmesan / torn croutons

              • Beef Tartar

                shallots / capers / dijon / egg yolk / cornichons

                • Mushroom Risotto

                  parmesan / portobello mushroom / white wine / creamy arborio

                  Entrées

                  • Bone In Pork Chop

                    thick-cut / charred lemon / black garlic jam

                    • Salmon Au Poivre

                      braised spinach / peppercorn cream sauce

                      • Mama Leone’s Rigatoni

                        marinara / ricotta cheese

                        • Chicken Milanese

                          lemon pepper / sunday’s gravy / parmesan

                          • Mushroom Wellington

                            marinated portobellos / spinach duxelles / puff pastry

                            Steak

                            • Ribeye

                              16 oz

                              • New York Steak

                                10 oz

                                • Hanger Steak

                                  8 oz

                                  • Bone-In Ribeye

                                    32 oz

                                    • Bone-In Porterhouse

                                      32 oz

                                      Potato

                                      • Scalloped Potato

                                        • Potato A’ La Loaded

                                          • Pomme Puree

                                            • Skinny Fries

                                              • Potato Confit

                                                • Roasted Fingerling

                                                  Sides

                                                  • Pea Tendrils

                                                    • Brentwood Corn

                                                      • Classic Creamed Spinach

                                                        • Mac and Cheese

                                                          • Roasted Mushrooms

                                                            Last updated: July 8, 2025

                                                            What 1,604 people are saying

                                                            Kali reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                            4.7
                                                            4.7 based on all time ratings
                                                            • 4.6Food
                                                            • 4.7Service
                                                            • 4.4Ambience
                                                            • 4.3Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            1,604 Reviews

                                                            1. Andy VIP

                                                              Orange County590 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on January 6, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Another exceptional dining experience at Kali! I enjoyed the "Greatest Hits" menu featuring some of the Kali favorites from the past 9 years. The beetroot tartare was sublime and the famous Rosemary roll with cultured butter was a perfect accompaniment to the rest of the tasting menu. The wine and cocktail program at Kali are thoughtfully curated to complement the cuisine. This dinner reminded me why I've been coming to Kali regularly since they opened nine years ago.

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                                                            2. Marc VIP

                                                              Los Angeles1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on January 4, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The food and service were exceptional. We are sorry that the restaurant will be closed for renovations b

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                                                            3. Anne VIP

                                                              Los Angeles17 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on January 3, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              All of the dishes are great. We are a group of 4 and we ordered a bunch of as la carte dishes to share. All of the appetizers/ small plates are good. The truffle risotto taste good but the rice is a bit on the hard side. The bread and rosemary butter is divine. For the main we opted for the duck breast which our group enjoyed; however, the $110 rib eye taste just okay despite the great plating. We think there is something off with the cut of the meat. The two desserts are simple but flavorful. Overall we still feel like the restaurant deserves a 4.5 stars.

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                                                            4. Chris VIP

                                                              Los Angeles10 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on January 1, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Kali is fabulous. One of the best restaurants in all of Los Angeles. Fantastic food, great wine selection, and stellar service.

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                                                            5. Michael VIP

                                                              Los Angeles12 reviews

                                                              2.0

                                                              Dined on December 30, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Perhaps this restaurant was having an off night based on all of the other reviews however, we are not new to this kind of dining. Our experience at Kali was extraordinarily disappointing. Eight of the nine courses were left wanting. Hot courses were Cold and Cold courses were warm. While the staff were friendly the meal was coursed in such a way to minimize effort in the kitchen and we were left waiting for our next course several times apparently because the couple at the table next to us was also enjoying the same nine course meal and the kitchen appeared to be timing things in sync between both tables. In short, no thank you. The flavors were contrived at best and sometimes nearly inedible. If it's Michelin dining you're wanting, there are so many of the other wonderful choices in Los Angeles to consider before this one.

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                                                            6. John VIP

                                                              San Diego149 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on December 30, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              We had a great date / birthday celebration evening at Kali. The dishes were thoughtful, well presented, and delicious. The service was excellent. We started with caviar and then the steak tartare. Both were great. After that we had sea urchin spaghetti and a ribeye. Again very delicious. We had a great bottle of grower champagne with our meal. All in all a great visit. we highly recommend Kali.

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                                                            7. Aya VIP

                                                              Los Angeles2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on December 23, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Its hard to find elevated dining which is also kid friendly. Kali goes out of their way on their website to let you know that kids are welcome. The atmosphere is casual while the food is fine dining at its best. Highly recommend.

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                                                            8. Alex

                                                              Los Angeles1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              It was very good. My wife and I came for our anniversary and it was fantastic.

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                                                            9. Sanford

                                                              Los Angeles19 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined on December 1, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Lovely restaurant with great food. A few of the dishes were misses and the service had a lot of mistakes. Too much money to spend to have those issues.

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                                                            10. Dylan

                                                              Coastal Georgia1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Great value for food, Miles was an outstanding server.

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            Kali offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 871-4160.

                                                            Kali is rated 4.7 stars by 1604 OpenTable diners.

                                                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 PM
                                                            Booked 12 times today
                                                            Google Map for Kali

                                                            5722 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

                                                            Dining areas

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Award-winning
                                                              1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
                                                              2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
                                                            • Cross street
                                                              Lucerne
                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                              Hollywood
                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                              Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                            • Price
                                                              $31 to $50
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Californian, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Casual Dining
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Casual Dress
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              Street Parking available on Lucerne Blvd and Larchmont Blvd
                                                            • Payment options
                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Executive chef
                                                              Kevin Meehan
                                                            • Additional
                                                              Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                            • Website
                                                              https://kalirestaurant.com/
                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (323) 871-4160
                                                            • Catering
                                                              Please contact info@kalirestaurant.com for more information.
                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                              LET US CUSTOMIZE YOUR PARTY! Thank you for your interest in dining with us at Kali restaurant! Due to the size of our restaurant, larger parties may be subject to “buy out” the restaurant. We offer many styles of service and we are happy to customize for any occasion. The pricing is dependent on the day of the event. For parties of 7 or more guests, we suggest that you please participate in a set menu. This is so we may better serve you and your guests. Please contact info@kalirestaurant.com for more information.

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