Kendall's Brasserie

Name: Kendall's Brasserie
Address: 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90012
Telephone: (213) 972-7322
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.9

3.9

1369 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 10 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 17:00–20:00 Lunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–20:00
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
Area
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 1,369 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.4Service
3.9Ambience
3.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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.

1,369 Reviews

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kevin
Los Angeles
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overpriced. A small cup of french onion soup for $18?! Maybe I'm just a small country bumpkin but that's robbery. You're held price captive due to proximity to the LA Music Center. Transitioning with new chef we were told . Dont expect price gouging to change but hopefully the menu can improve with better options.
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Rona
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Los Angeles
68 reviews
3.0
68 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ordered French onion soup and Duck Confit. Both were pretty awful. Looked right but duck was greasy and taste was lacking in both fidhed. A restaurant shouldn’t claim to be a “French Bistro” if they can’t even do the basics. Very disappointing.
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william
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Los Angeles
383 reviews
3.0
383 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 4 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
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New York City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 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
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Los Angeles
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 6 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 7 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 on 28 December 2024
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
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Los Angeles
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
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 24 December 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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Kendall's Brasserie is rated 3.9 stars by 1369 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Kendall's is on Grand Avenue at The Music Center.
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Sun 17:00–20:00 Lunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–20:00
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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