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Abernethy's, Los Angeles, CA

Abernethy's

4.6
4.6
909 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Chef in Residence: -Pyet DeSpain
Native Mexican American Cuisine

Located in Downtown Los Angeles on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, Abernethy’s is a destination restaurant offering a unique, ever-changing dining experience from LA, for LA. Featuring up-and-coming chefs and new menus for special limited engagements, Abernethy’s highlights the diverse flavors and people that make up Los Angeles. Abernethy’s is the story of the LA, related and plated by the Chefs who tell it best.

Open 3 Hours before shows at Dorthey Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theater and Mark Taper Forum

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Native American, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sun 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 972-8088
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 909 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Innovative

  • Downtown

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Downtown

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abernethy's offers a unique dining experience with its "brilliant concept" of rotating chefs, ensuring fresh and creative menus every few months. Guests rave about "delicious food" and "excellent service," making it a perfect pre-theater spot. Its convenient location near the Music Center adds to its charm, providing a lovely setting for memorable meals.

909 Reviews
  1. Rob

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic as was the host who greeted us. The food was very, very good.

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  2. Wil

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Dishes were small and some too spicy. Didn’t expect it.

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  3. Craig

    Los Angeles

    148 reviews

    5.0

    148 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their menu changes completely every few months, but we've been going regularly for over 2 years, and have never had a bad meal. We've always had good service as well. Although not inexpensive, their meals offer a reasonable value compared to other restaurants within easy walking distance of the Chandler Pavilion/Music Center.

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  4. Dana

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pre opera dinner. We will do it again. The food was delicious, the waiter excellent, and so pretty on the patio.

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  5. Linda

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The six of us were surprised that so many of the dishes on the menu were no longer available since we arrived at the restaurant early in the afternoon. It was a wonderful surprise when we were served several appetizers free of charge as a way to apologize for the inconvenience. We will definitely return. Many thanks! Linda

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  6. Audrey

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Did a great job accommodating concert goers. Food was delcious

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  7. Chuck

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience before the event we attended. Service and food excellent.

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  8. Charles

    Los Angeles

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It's very convenient if you're attending a show at the Music Center. They constantly rotate in new chefs, so the menu changes frequently.

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  9. Patrick

    Palm Springs

    62 reviews

    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good, but a bit skimpy. Huevos Rancheros was original in that there were no tomato chunks, just black beans with a crisp tortillas and a delicious sauce; eggs perfectly poached; but it sure was not a fattening lunch! The Bison Sandwich had a great taste with a salsa verde, but not a lot of bison in it. Great friendly welcome and service. Great location too, next to the Opera, with lots of passersby - quite a show!

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  10. Melissa

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I were planning to attend a performance at the Mark Taper Forum last Saturday night. On the same night was a premier of the film, WICKED at the Ahmanson Theatre. In order to avoid any issues with traffic going into the theater area, we decided to make a reservation at Abernethy’s. We had tried it before but not with this particular chef (who has been there since September). I had checked out the menu in advance and everything seemed like it would be delish. It was lighter fare and appeared to be a fusion of multiple-ethnic flavors. Each dish exceeded our expectations. We started with the Tomatillo Salad which was so fresh and exploding with a burst of flavor. I wanted to lick the remaining Cilantro Vinaigrette (but did not). Next, we shared the Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Salsa Macha which was another yummy dish. Then came the entrees. Bravo Chef Pyet Despain! He had the Pacific Salmon with Mushroom & Poblano Wild Rice with a Maple & Thyme Glaze. I had the “to die for” Cod cooked in a banana leaf served with cherry tomatoes, onion and covered in a light sauce I cannot describe. Ok, it had a creamy lime flavor that left me wanting more. I hope I get the opportunity to come back before the next chef steps up. I’m dying to try more of Chef Pyet’s dishes! Fabulous 👏👏 Btw: I almost forgot to mention the attentive staff. Everything was perfect from start to finish. It was a beautiful night to sit outside under a heat lamp and enjoy a quiet meal before a high energy performance.

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Abernethy's is rated 4.6 stars by 909 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Abernethy's

220 N Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sun 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Native American, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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