Kendall's Brasserie

3.9

1367 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

Located in DTLA on Grand Avenue at The Music Center, Kendall’s is a modern take on a classic French Brasserie. Guests are invited to dine al fresco on the patio, with an inventive cocktail at a modern bar, or over a meal in a light, expressive interior. With a focus on local ingredients, the menu reenergizes classic French dishes like Braised Short Rib and Salmon Buerre Blanc with a touch of “je ne sais quoi”.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 972-7322
Website
https://www.kendallsla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Kendall's is on Grand Avenue at The Music Center.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,367 people are saying

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.4Service
3.9Ambience
3.4Value

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Kendall's Brasserie, ideally located in the Music Center, offers a convenient spot for pre-theater dining. Patrons consistently praise the "impeccable service" and "delicious food," particularly the steak frites and Caesar salad. While some dishes are deemed "overpriced," the ambiance and attentive staff make it a worthwhile experience.

1,367 Reviews

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william
VIP
Los Angeles
383 reviews
3.0
383 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food--chopped salad, brick chicken, sweet potato soup and loup de mer were good. The French onion soup had a very thick cheese/bread topping. the service was not attentive.
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James H.
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The standards (French onion soup, charcuterie, steak, and desserts) are still solid and enjoyable. Some of the revised side dishes and entrees are not entirely up to par - such as the balsamic brussell sprouts being almost blackened, and many of the simpler French dishes now bordering on plainness due to cutbacks in either ingredient selection or making the recipes simpler. It's still a good option for attending the theatres, but it could be much better.
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Peggy
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dinning experience was OK. Nothing special - the steak was decidedly mid.
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Cathy
VIP
Los Angeles
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great place pre-theater but the menu has changed a little and needs a bit more options.
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Dan
Orange County
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I was disappointed that there was no seasonal soup, no bread basket and the wine we wanted wasn’t available. The macaroons were not very good.
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Carole
Los Angeles
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The menu is boring and there and the food has very little taste. The service and the waitstaff is good and responsive. The only reason I go there is the convenience of it being at the music center.
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Karin
VIP
Los Angeles
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Soup was really delicious, but tiny portion for $16. Much better value on the shrimp cocktail.
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Josh
Los Angeles
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Wish there were more places by the Ahmanson. Aside from being out of a bunch of menu items, the food was not great and it’s defintiely not worth the money.
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Diane
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy Kendall’s for a pre-theatre dinner. Great location and excellent service and food.
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camilla
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Just terrible terrible lukewarm food in a drafty restaurant
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Kendall's Brasserie is rated 3.9 stars by 1367 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

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Cross street
Kendall's is on Grand Avenue at The Music Center.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American, Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.kendallsla.com/
Phone number
(213) 972-7322

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