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Kendall's Brasserie

3.8
3.8
1348 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,348 people are saying

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3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 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.

1,348 Reviews
  1. Ben

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was lovely, however my braised short rib wasn’t juicy, so disappointing.

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  2. Gerald

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately, due to staffing shortage in the kitchen, numerous menu items were not available. When we did get our food it was a little cold. Our waitress was pleasant, but she couldn’t make up for the issues in the kitchen.

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  3. Deborah

    Los Angeles

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oh, my, what is happening to the restaurants at the Music Center? One closed, and Kendall's has gone way downhill, at least as we experienced it one Sunday evening before Christmas '24. They don't have a huge menu, but by 5:15 p.m. they were out of at least 1 thing in every category. They had even run out of baked bread! One of the things we had ordered was the Brussel sprouts in balsamic vinegar glaze. It was burned and not tasty at all; when the table next to ours was told that the kitchen was out of Brussel sprouts, we offered them ours! Admittedly small sample, so maybe others' food was better. But there's no denying they were not adequately stocked.

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  4. Candace

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The beet salad, normally delicious as we've ordered it several times before, was way too salty. It usually has goat cheese and caramelized walnuts. This didn't and had a new dressing and some salty maple bacon hard stuff. Tasted like the beets were oversalted too. However, the waitress took it off the bill which we appreciated. The short rib dinner was delicious as was the chocolate gelato and pots de creme for dessert. Decaf coffee was good too.

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  5. jean

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Wine was excessive in price and food choice limited.

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  6. Linda

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    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dine at Kendall’s frequently. New menu items are being introduced. I tried the quiche and side salad. The portions were perfect for brunch. Service was attentive. The meal was great and I would certainly order it again.

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  7. Ilyanne

    Los Angeles

    42 reviews

    1.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    So much wrong here. We had a reservation but they made us wait even thought there were empty tables. The onion soup is served in a tiny bowl and they don’t even fill it up with serve. They serve 3/4 of the bowl. The brick 1/2 chicken was not even close to a half chicken but rather a flattened small breast and flattened wing. What happened to the leg and thigh? It was the tiniest hen. The purée was sparse. For what they charge, the quality should be higher and the portions larger. We will not go back.

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  8. susan

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor re decoration looks like coffee shop limited menu food ok not good

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  9. Genni

    Los Angeles

    105 reviews

    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal at Kendall’s . Our server was gracious and attentive without being overbearing. She worked hard to insure our every need was accommodated. Kendall’s is my go to restaurant whenever I come to The Music Center. Thank you for taking such good care of us!

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  10. Debbie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    1.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was tasteless! The salmon was over cooked too. Extremely disappointed. It was also expensive. Real bummer. As convenient as it is located below the music center not worth the money.

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Kendall's Brasserie is rated 3.8 stars by 1348 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Kendall's Brasserie

135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kendall's is on Grand Avenue at The Music Center.
  • Neighborhood
    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 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
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