Internationally acclaimed Executive Chef Charbel Hayek's Ladyhawk pays homage to Chef Hayek’s roots featuring Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with a Californian-flare, showcasing farm-fresh ingredients and a modern take on traditional recipes. Ladyhawk’s bright and elevated, yet approachable atmosphere invites Angelenos, visitors and hotel guests alike to enjoy herbaceous and aromatic dishes that are designed to be shared and are reminiscent of a home-cooked meal.
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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4Value
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Ladyhawk offers "fabulous food" with "impeccable service" in a "cute & cozy" setting. The mezze platter and lamb are highly recommended. While some dishes varied, the overall experience is elevated by "amazing service and ambience." It's a promising choice for authentic Lebanese cuisine and special occasions, despite occasional service hiccups.
18 Reviews
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Sedrak VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 4
Ambience 3
we ordered the hummus, the garlic lebneh, the zaatar manashe, fattoush salad, spicy chicken wings and the waygu picanha steak. Steak was tough. Chicken wings had a weird flavor and overcooked. Each pita bread felt like it was 2-3 lbs. The hummus was bland. The Zaatar manashe was too saucy.
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Jordan VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Incredible! One of L.A.’s new shining stars on the restaurant scene.
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Armen VIP
Los Angeles26 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Cute & cozy restaurant! The mezze platter is so good, you get a little taste of everything!!!
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lance VIP
Los Angeles38 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
First time but certainly not the last! Warm greeting from the valet, followed by the same from the hostess. Pleasant professional warm. Seated immediately
Waitperson(Jordan) was friendly and as first timers we leaned on him. A great trust
Several of the Mezze followed by the Dourade, sunshine carrots, and a potato dish. All were just off the charts taste wise and presentation wise. Waitstaff, food runners and bus staff top notch. Will return soon
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Michael
San Francisco45 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Everything was excellent! We sampled a bunch of mezze (including the tabuleh and the babganouj, which were the best we’ve ever had, and a few others) and then shared the lamb. So delicious! And our server was wonderful.
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Maria
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 5, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
great authentic Lebanese food. Everything was delicious!
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Basha
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Super good authentic food with amazing service and ambience.
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Christopher
Los Angeles37 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 27, 2024
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 5
It was a dinner for two, and we ordered three items to split between the two of us, and that was enough to fill us both up. First we had the Za’atar Man’oushe, which turned out to be our least favorite of the items we ordered as it was a little too salty. Next came the Octopus, which was crispy on the outside but luxuriously tender on the inside. The potatoes that came with it had the same texture. I’ve never had octopus & potatoes cooked to perfection like that - quite impressive. And our main dish was the rack of lamb, which was skillfully grilled, had great flavor, very tender & juicy. The garlic yogurt was a great complement to the spices used to flavor the lamb.
Service was very friendly & competent, but I knocked off a star because, although they knew we were there to celebrate a birthday, there was no complementary dessert or drink provided. They did nothing to acknowledge that it was a special occasion.
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Arash VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 22, 2024
Overall 2
Food 3
Service 2
Ambience 4
Dear Ladyhawk Management,
I wanted to express my deep disappointment with the recent dining experience my family had at Ladyhawk for my wife’s 40th birthday. It was our first time dining at your restaurant, and while our waiter was polite, he lacked detailed knowledge of the menu. After informing him of our daughter’s sesame allergy, we placed our order, only for him to return later and inform us that one of the appetizers we selected contained sesame. This created unnecessary confusion and delayed our meal, as he was unable to offer substitutions or suggest alternative dishes. It would have been helpful if we had been informed of this when we first placed the order.
Adding to our frustration, we noticed a neighboring table receiving thorough descriptions of the menu items from a different server, which we did not experience. As it was our first visit, a similar level of detail would have enhanced our experience, especially given that several items on the menu were unfamiliar to us.
The service further declined when our 4 ½-year-old daughter’s plate, which she was still eating from, was cleared by the busser without checking with us. Despite my explanation that she wasn’t finished, the plate had already been combined with others and couldn’t be recovered. Though we raised this with our waiter, no effort was made to replace the pita bread that we were charged $5 unknowling for or adjust our bill, leaving our daughter still hungry by the end of the meal.
Lastly, given the special occasion—a milestone birthday for my wife—I was disappointed that no acknowledgment was made by any of the staff, despite having mentioned it during our reservation.
Overall, the level of service fell far short of our expectations, especially for such a significant celebration. I hope that you will take this feedback into consideration to improve the dining experience for future guests.
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Jerry
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 1, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A dining experience that truly stands out. From the moment you step inside, the warm and welcoming staff make you feel at home, attending to every detail with care and professionalism. The food is nothing short of spectacular, with each dish offering a delightful blend of flavors, beautifully presented and crafted with top-quality ingredients. The ambiance is both chic and cozy, making it perfect for any occasion. If you’re looking for a place that delivers exceptional service, incredible food, and a memorable atmosphere, Ladyhawk is the place to be. Highly recommended!
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Ladyhawk is rated 4.5 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.
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