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Kendall's Brasserie

3.9
3.9
1364 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French / American, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 972-7322
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Kendall's is on Grand Avenue at The Music Center.
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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 1,364 people are saying

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

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.

1,364 Reviews
  1. Cathy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Dan

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Carole

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Karin

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Josh

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  6. Diane

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy Kendall’s for a pre-theatre dinner. Great location and excellent service and food.

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  7. camilla

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Just terrible terrible lukewarm food in a drafty restaurant

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  8. Susi

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a very disappointing dining experience An employee opened the door because it was so heavy one could barely push it. Since I was last there a number of years ago, it was modernized which means ugly geometric wall decor. The noise level is horrible. I had to lean way in to talk to someone next to me. And that was with only two tables of people near us when we got there. The acoustics got worse the longer we were there and more people came in. The beet salad that we ordered to share was made with frisée lettuce, aka weed like greens, very unpleasant to eat, but what was worse was that the roasted beets, which normally should be on the sweet side were extremely salty. I’m not sure how two members of our party of our party enjoyed their cocktails, but my Sister‘s lemon drop was tiny. The presentation of the fish was ugly, with the skin side up and some roasted whole tomatoes which my husband doesn’t like. Linguine with shrimp would’ve been good if the shrimp had not been extremely salty. I was worried that someone is covering up old shrimp and then I might get sick, fortunately did not I had to ask for Parmesan cheese for the pasta. The good thing about them not offering nor having any prepared was that I I I believe it was shaved fresh.  Out server was very nice. I wish I had her name to share. The meal was extremely overpriced for what was served. It’s good that they have a limited menu because they certainly can’t handle more than that. And the other issue was the odor going in to the restroom area is disgusting and has not been dealt with for some time according to employees. I will not be going back and do not recommend this restaurant, which is a shame because it’s very convenient to the theater 

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  9. DeLoach

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just fair. Service good. We had a nice lunch just the same … it just wasn’t memorial as be or delicious. Super noisy. We like the location for pre - theatre.

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  10. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great you have the nicest people working there.. It was perfect. The food was wonderful. It was a great experience and they got us out with plenty of time to get to the show. We’ve been here before we will be back.

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Kendall's Brasserie is rated 3.9 stars by 1364 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
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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 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French / American, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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
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