Kendall's Brasserie

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  Russ T

  ·1 month ago

  “Delicious! Had the duck and a side of Mac and cheese and a cocktail. Although they do change way too much for a lemonade or soda. Great place to stop before an opera. Friendly staff and cool bartenders”

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  Filoms gegs

  ·1 month ago

  “Had the pleasure of dining at Kendall's Brasserie recently, and the entire experience felt polished and memorable from the start. The moment I walked in, the atmosphere immediately stood out with its elegant décor, warm lighting, and …”

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  Paul Carlin

  ·2 months ago

  “The bartender (Vlad) was excellent. The food was good. The Oaxacan Old Fashioneds were well-made. Prices are very high but expected given the location and the captive audience. Here's the problem: a 22% automatic gratuity was added to our check for two people at the bar. It wasn't on the menu. Nobody mentioned it. It simply appeared as a $34.98 line item after tax. Both copies of the receipt then suggested we add an additional 20–30% tip — on a bill that already included a mandatory gratuity. No disclosure. No asterisk. Just a quiet hope, apparently, that you wouldn't notice. I didn't notice until after I'd written in an extra $30. So I paid roughly $65 in gratuity on a $159 tab. Great service deserves a great tip. It doesn't deserve to be collected twice through misdirection. Disclose your automatic gratuity or drop it. This is a bad practice and it leaves guests feeling taken advantage of — which is exactly how I feel. The menu mentions the risks of eating shellfish, but no mention of the added gratuity. Don't get hoodwinked, or better yet... skip this place that feels like an upscale French IHOP.”

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  Bouqua

  ·2 months ago

  “I wanted to be mad because they did not have the brunch shown on their website, but the food was so good I can’t be mad. We shared appetizers: brussels sprouts, ahi, and mac & cheese. Everything was excellent, and the service was good! The only thing I can’t recommend is their Bloody Mary, which was less than average and overpriced for what it was.”

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  Khadija Iguda

  ·6 months ago

  “Kendall's Brasserie is located on the street level of the Music Center on Grand Ave. We had about an hour before we needed to find out seats at the Ahmason. This restaurant was very conveniently located. We had drinks and appetizers. My …”

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  ana rubyn

  ·8 months ago

  “Disappointed in food being bland and not as expected for a brunch . Menu did not prepare me for a crusty bread sandwich, again with little flavor. Not seasoned properly. …”

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  AK47 Haseeb

  ·2 years ago

  “I had the pleasure of dining at Kendall's Brasserie recently, and I must say it was an outstanding experience that exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was captivated by the elegant and …”

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  Shanelle S

  ·3 years ago

  “French spot right next to the Ahmanson/Dorothy Chandler Pavilion/Mark Taper Forum. Lots of theatergoers came here prior to shows. Made a reservation for three online beforehand and it’s a straightforward process. If you’re going to see a show, park at the underground garage Music Center (entrance on Grand) for $9 on the weekends/any show day after 5pm. Gendered restrooms available. Credit cards accepted. We got the cheese and charcuterie board which seemed to be a popular order. There were three different cheeses and three different meats, with the portions smaller than expected but there was a variety, so it wasn’t too much of a loss. The loaded fries were really rich and I got that for my meal, but had a lot for leftovers the following day. The mussel pasta was super buttery and rich, which in my book was a plus. Unfortunately they were out of the chocolate creme du pot so I was sad about that. We used a gift card and had $10 left which we wanted to apply it towards part of the tip, but apparently management doesn’t allow tips to be taken from gift cards. That was the first time a restaurant had a policy that didn’t allow you to use a gift card towards a tip, so we were surprised.”

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  Tommy Martinez

  ·3 years ago

  “Yumm! It’s definitely a little spendy but worth it! I wasn’t too hungry so I got a caesar and brussel sprouts and they were very good. The wine selection was nice and my friend got the chicken and a cocktail which was nice. They were very fast and we got to our show in plenty of time.”

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  Q. “Keene” Korinth

  ·3 years ago

  “Kendall's Brasserie is located on the street level of the Music Center on Grand Ave. We had about an hour before we needed to find out seats at the Ahmason. This restaurant was very conveniently located. We had drinks and appetizers. My aperol spritz was good. His Maestro Palmer was delicious and notable - wow! We also had the roasted mushrooms and baguette. The mushrooms were so meaty and went well with the herb butter sauce.”