Great place. Nice vibe, cool interior. If you are not from LA then the location may seem a bit unusual and off the map right until you arrive, but it is worth the trip.I had the oxtail tostada (incredible), a delicious and perfectly seasoned oxtail onion and spice blend with a few pickled vegetables on a crispy tostada. Great contrasting textures, each mouthful was better than the last. The celery salad was also fantastic, a bit of a spin on a Caesar salad but actually much fresher and more interesting, with fresh lemon and scallions and a perfect dressing. The grilled octopus was the only minor let down, the octopus was cooked perfectly and the flavors were good but the texture needed more contrast.Ended the meal with the “cookie” which is easily a nice shareable dessert for two.Only penalty is for the mosquitoes here! Weirdly persistent, the staff seems aware and works hard to help. Most other guests did not seem to notice much.Cocktail were also on-point and the bartenders and staff are all fantastic.Would absolutely come back with friends to explore more of the menu!
The place is changing - great vibes and service, their food is only ok.
My favorite show of all time, Insecure, brought me here. The characters Issa and Lawrence were dining at Dama on the show, and I was intrigued. Since I was only seven minutes away at an art show, hubby and I decided to try out Dama.Dama is a Latin-inspired restaurant located in the Los Angeles Fashion District. I'm not going to lie; the area is a bit sketch, so be careful and be mindful of your surroundings. They do have valet parking which is a plus. I recommend making a reservation if you want to dine in the dining area. We did not make a reservation but were able to eat at the bar.The overall ambiance and Aesthetic were very chic with deco tropical vibes. Very romantic and has a great bar area. Friendly staff and quick service.For drinks we got a sangria and a sandia y mezcal. The sangria was terrible! It tasted like pure syrup. It definitely tasted like they forgot some ingredients. But the sandia y mezcal was delicious! For food, we got several different appetizers:- prawns ( very tasty! )- empanadas (these are minis, and they were ok)- Fried calamari ( omg yes!!! This dish was excellent!! )- oysters ( yes!)- aguachile ( not my favorite, it has a different texture)- squash flowers (this was a big no for me, too much filling)The dessert menu was a bit sad. I thought they would surely have flan or maybe even a tres leches cake. Instead, they had ice cream or churros. I went ahead and got the DAMA flight which included every flavor of ice cream they had and mini churros. The ice cream flavors included banana, rice pudding, and smores. The only one worth eating was the banana ice cream. The rest wasn't it. I also ordered a very yummy cappuccino!Overall, the place was super cute. Unfortunately, most of the dishes just didn't do it for me. The menu was pretty limited, so I probably won’t come back.
Pros: Gorgeous restaurant, delicious food, great ambianceCons: the fashion district gets scarier and more desolate by the day, hilariously expensive cocktailsHad a great time here at Dama. It was easy to get a reservation on a Saturday. Ambiance and decor were spot on. Cocktails were excellent and the food was very well proportioned and high quality. Service was also good. Be prepared for $17+ cocktails of course as well as semi-mandatory $12 valet parking. The fashion district becomes uglier and more skid row-ish everyday but Dama is still able to maintain an oasis of calm and beauty. Recommended!
Super chic restaurant! Latin influence is clear with the patterns and art on the walls. Lively and vibrant dinner spot.My boyfriend and I ordered the crispy squash flower appetizer and the whole snapper to share and it was absolutely delicious! We shared and it was plenty of food for us.I didn’t like my waitress. I felt like she was too young or didn’t have enough etiquette for such a classy establishment. Her personality did not match the vibe of the restaurant. At one point she said “are you happy?” As if to imply I wasn’t before or I wasn’t enjoying my meal. But Everything was delicious!
We were a party of 3, with 8:30 RESY reservations. Upon arrival to this Latin American restaurant, we were greeted and seated at an outdoor patio table which was very nice. The restaurant was quit full. The atmosphere was very nice. Our server Nicole was good though she could of been a little more attentive, understanding it seemed she had a lot of tables to serve. We ordered cocktails which were excellent: the Sierra Norte, Sandia Mezcal and my favorite the Latin Lover. We decided to order all "Small Plates" so we could have a tasting party. Plates were the Lamb Chops, Aguachile, Empanada, Clam Toast, Fried Calamari and Bone Marrow. Our tasting was a success, all the dishes were great. My only comment is, if you are dining on a budget it is easy to rack up a pretty hefty bill with the cost of these small plates and cocktails. Well worth it for a fun evening Atmosphere: very nice trendy, nice patio. Service: good. Food: great!
DAMA was amazing!!! Food & ambiance were great! Had a full meal eating tapas and great drinks. Definitely recommend to make the trip to the fashion district to check this restaurant out.Pictures: Croquettes, Squash Blossom, Derby Cocktail Tropical, Sandia Mezcal
The location is really nice especially the interior decor of the surrounding bar area. The drinks are really good so it's not just for show. It's very roomy and not too loud do you can go chill out or have a nice date. The highlights on the menu are definitely the lamb chops and the crispy potatoes. Definitely try everything else but those are my top recomm's
Literally everything we ate was perfection! Drinks were amazing, wait staff was unparalleled. We loved every minute, and every bite.
DAMA is one of my favorite restaurants in the Fashion District. I have been here a few times and it has always been a great experience. Today was the first time my Husband was able to visit and he loved it as well. Thank you to the staff and team for another great evening ?