
Redbird
Quick info
About Redbird
Redbird is a New American restaurant and cocktail bar on E 2nd St in Los Angeles, set inside a former cathedral building with high ceilings and an open roof over the main dining room. The kitchen serves shishito peppers, an avocado salad, and hamachi crudo, drawn from a 61-dish menu. A separate lounge area runs its own drink and happy-hour menu apart from the main room. A private dining room accommodates groups, and valet parking is available for arriving guests. Reservations are recommended, and a wait is common at busy times. The restaurant opens Tuesday through Sunday and closes Mondays. Dogs are welcome throughout the space.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid multi-storey car park
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Family friendly
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
61 dishes · mains $6–162- EVERYTHING PARKER ROLLS$14.00
- SHISHITO PEPPERS$16.00
- SUGAR SNAP PEAS$18.00
- STRAWBERRY SALAD$22.00
- AVOCADO SALAD$25.00
- HAMACHI CRUDO$26.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention open roof dining room, grilled branzino, grilled prawns and pappardelle with rabbit.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention open roof dining room, grilled branzino, grilled prawns and pappardelle with rabbit.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most consistently single out the hamachi crudo and grilled prawns among a strong roster of seafood, alongside brunch favorites like the ricotta blueberry pancakes and duck confit chilaquiles, with the open-roof main dining room repeatedly cited as central to the atmosphere. Cocktails draw close, steady praise, from the Yuzu Spritz and Christmas Vacation to standout brunch drinks like the Redeye and Don Flamenco. Desserts split opinion: the pavlova and s'mores dessert earn enthusiasm, while wine and other desserts are called mediocre and the pork chop is described by more than one diner as disappointing or hard to chew. Service is largely called attentive and seamless for groups, but several reviewers report uneven experiences tied to seating: one recounts a canceled reservation, a slow greeting, and being offered no gesture after raising concerns with a manager, while another describes being moved to the lounge, waiting over an hour for food with a toddler in the party, and a birthday cake mixup that the manager resolved by comping the entire meal.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most consistently single out the hamachi crudo and grilled prawns among a strong roster of seafood, alongside brunch favorites like the ricotta blueberry pancakes and duck confit chilaquiles, with the open-roof main dining room repeatedly cited as central to the atmosphere. Cocktails draw close, steady praise, from the Yuzu Spritz and Christmas Vacation to standout brunch drinks like the Redeye and Don Flamenco. Desserts split opinion: the pavlova and s'mores dessert earn enthusiasm, while wine and other desserts are called mediocre and the pork chop is described by more than one diner as disappointing or hard to chew. Service is largely called attentive and seamless for groups, but several reviewers report uneven experiences tied to seating: one recounts a canceled reservation, a slow greeting, and being offered no gesture after raising concerns with a manager, while another describes being moved to the lounge, waiting over an hour for food with a toddler in the party, and a birthday cake mixup that the manager resolved by comping the entire meal.
Featured reviews
- Tlatoanimeh
“This the case where high prices are not only justified but necessary. I have dined here many times and have enjoyed many of their meals and I have been blown away by the refined flavor and high quality of each and every dish I've tasted. This fine dinning at its most sublime expression.”
- Sean
“Bartenders were great. The outside atmosphere was very nice. I noticed a lot of locals at the bar eating so that told me right away. This was a good spot. The inside looked pretty clean as well. Definitely not the cheapest place but when you expect in downtown LA.”
- Dana Clements
“Such a fun dining experience. Interesting cocktails, delicious food, stellar service, and a beautiful atmosphere. The staff were all incredibly kind and helpful with handicap accessibility. I look forward to dining here again!”
- Kylie Ivory
“First time. It was good. The only thing was the steak frites which at $72 looked ghetto. Our server was informed of my allergies and was amazing on helping us understand what i could eat. Decor was basic which I like, food was good, very fresh. I dont feel the need to come back again. Cocktail list a little lagging. Overall 7/10. Little disappointing little underwhelming.”
- JAM
“Beautiful restaurant in a beautiful place, the oldest Catholic Church in LA! The restaurant is well appointed, very classy, the menu has a variety of options to choose from, all really good, service was top notch, very attentive, friendly and accommodating. Over all a great experience.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
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- Sunday
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Highlights
“Innovative New American dishes are paired with creative cocktails in a stylish setting.”
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Historic
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 13
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Has private dining room
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
- Highlights· 8
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has rooftop seating
- Serves local speciality
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Dining options· 7
- Serves brunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Location
Restaurants near Redbird
- Eggslut4.44,6900.3 mi$10–20Good for kids
fairfax sandwich, the slut coddled egg, truffle hash browns
- San Laurel4.43170.4 mi$80–90Reservations
gambas with fresh prawns, walt disney concert hall views, 10th floor of conrad hotel
- Perch4.47,5790.4 mi$50–100Good for kidsReservations
rooftop skyline views, live music, steak dishes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RedbirdGood for kids · Reservations | 4.61,824 | — | $30–60 | open roof dining room, grilled branzino, grilled prawns |
| EggslutGood for kids | 4.44,690 | 0.3 mi | $10–20 | fairfax sandwich, the slut coddled egg, truffle hash browns |
| San LaurelReservations | 4.4317 | 0.4 mi | $80–90 | gambas with fresh prawns, walt disney concert hall views, 10th floor of conrad hotel |
| PerchGood for kids · Reservations | 4.47,579 | 0.4 mi | $50–100 | rooftop skyline views, live music, steak dishes |
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