For some unknown reason, my wife and I wanted to drink steaks at an Italian restaurant. They were very good but expensive. However, I would get pastas the next time I go to a restaurant. The restaurant was full on Wednesday. I was told that you didn't need to book a waiter table at Jada but the very best tables were reserved for people with a reservation. My wife felt it was too crowded in the row of tables for two on one side of the restaurant. Very good service. Only street parking.
One of the last of last year's legendary Hollywood hangouts, this diner retains its vibe and is a regular stop for us when we're looking to spend the top dollar for some great food. Contemporary - the daytime crowds are a little louder and more casually dressed than I recall from years past, but it's still an interesting place to spend some quality time.
This was one of my go-to spots when I lived in LA in the 80s and 90s and I was so surprised and happy to find it’s still there. Interior has an old-fashioned feel with low lighting and plush booths. Cozy outdoor deck. The food is pretty basic but So Good. Thickly cheesed onion soup, juicy flat iron steak and garlic fries. The best brownie ever, with a gooey center. Clientele is varied and I had the only celebrity sighting of my trip when Kurt Russell walked in.
Ribeye was perfection. Dirty martini was so good and smooth, even the house version. This place is the perfect blend of fine dining and a comfortable, casual atmosphere. It's really a melting pot of young, old, shabby, glossy, and not a scene. A great vibe all around.
The ambience is pretty cool, the sevice is okay, and the food is pretty good. There's nothing to hate there. But the prices, lord, the prices. This place is just not worth it. From the $13.20 valet to the $3 charges for various little items, they nickel and dime you for everything. This definifely kills the vibes a good bit, as other upmarket steakhouses in town do not do this. I didn't hate my meal but I can't say I'll be back.
The flat iron steak is super tender with great flavor.
Fancy environment, superb service. The food was ok considering the price.
My friends and I dined here last night and had a horribly unpleasant experience from start to finish. When we arrived, the hostess named Sydney, was very rude. We asked to sit inside and had proof of our vaccinations as we are travel nurses, to which she responded, “Wait over there and I’ll check to see if we have anything available.” By wait over there, she meant wait outside… OK. If you don’t want our money, just say that.That should’ve been our sign to dine elsewhere, but we stayed because of the great reviews. Sydney then told us there was a spot for us, but didn’t even check inside. We were seated at a back corner table outside. Luckily, it was heated as it was a chilly LA evening, but we were still cold. Nevertheless, we sat down. Then she said, “There’s a 90 min meal time.” Other parties were seated around the same time and were not told the same information. They were able to enjoy their meals and leave without being harassed.For starters, my friend ordered the pork ribs which were WELL overdone to the point of even chewing it was hard and not tasty at all. My other friend ordered the half of chicken which was bland - virtually no seasoning. If we didn’t have BBQ sauce at the table, it would’ve been inedible. Another friend ordered a salad, which she said was decent. And finally, I ordered the Salmon with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were good; the creamed spinach had all cream and no seasoning. The salmon was only edible with the chimichurri sauce- which was not authentic at all. I also ordered the Paloma cocktail. The mezcal was cheap. I’m aware of good mezcal as I spent a month traveling through Mexico last year tasting various tequilas and mezcals. It had a horrible after taste and left much to be desired. Thankfully, the waiter removed the drink from the bill.The under seasoned food coupled with the rudeness of the hostess (who was Black, by the way - all of my friends and myself are Black as well) was extremely off putting. The meal was not worth the $270+ at all. Then the waiter kept staring at our table all night as if he was just waiting for us to be done. If you don’t want to cater to Black patrons, or don’t know how to treat us like regular human beings, just say that. We did not expect to receive this type of treatment in LA as we were nothing but courteous and respectful during our entire visit. We will not be back and I will continue writing reviews to warn other POCs (People of Color) to avoid this establishment at all costs.
My friends and I dined here last night and had a horribly unpleasant experience from start to finish. When we arrived, the hostess named Sydney, was very rude. We asked to sit inside and had proof of our vaccinations as we are travel nurses, to which she responded, “Wait over there and I’ll check to see if we have anything available.” By wait over there, she meant wait outside… OK. If you don’t want our money, just say that. That should’ve been our sign to dine elsewhere, but we stayed because of the great reviews. Sydney then told us there was a spot for us, but didn’t even check inside. We were seated at a back corner table outside. Luckily, it was heated as it was a chilly LA evening, but we were still cold. Nevertheless, we sat down. Then she said, “There’s a 90 min meal time.” Other parties were seated around the same time and were not told the same information. They were able to enjoy their meals and leave without being harassed. For starters, my friend ordered the pork ribs which were WELL overdone to the point of even chewing it was hard and not tasty at all. My other friend ordered the half of chicken which was bland - virtually no seasoning. If we didn’t have BBQ sauce at the table, it would’ve been inedible. Another friend ordered a salad, which she said was decent. And finally, I ordered the Salmon with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were good; the creamed spinach had all cream and no seasoning. The salmon was only edible with the chimichurri sauce- which was not authentic at all. I also ordered the Paloma cocktail. The mezcal was cheap. I’m aware of good mezcal as I spent a month traveling through Mexico last year tasting various tequilas and mezcals. It had a horrible after taste and left much to be desired. Thankfully, the waiter removed the drink from the bill. The under seasoned food coupled with the rudeness of the hostess (who was Black, by the way - all of my friends and myself are Black as well) was extremely off putting. The meal was not worth the $270+ at all. Then the waiter kept staring at our table all night as if he was just waiting for us to be done. If you don’t want to cater to Black patrons, or don’t know how to treat us like regular human beings, just say that. We did not expect to receive this type of treatment in LA as we were nothing but courteous and respectful during our entire visit. We will not be back and I will continue writing reviews to warn other POCs (People of Color) to avoid this establishment at all costs.
We could have eaten a hotdog and been more satisfied! We had the ribeye, burratta caprese, crab cakes and steak tartare. None of it was seasoned. We had to drown everything in salt. The service was super slow. We definitely will not go back.