
The Exchange Restaurant
Quick info
About The Exchange Restaurant
Set inside a boutique hotel on W 8th Street, The Exchange Restaurant serves Israeli-Californian cooking in a wood-paneled dining room where the music stays at a conversational volume. The kitchen builds around small shareable plates, with hummus, falafel and a kale salad among the recurring dishes, and grilled chicken can be added to salads and bowls so the menu works for vegetarians and meat eaters at the same table. Portions run on the small side, which suits ordering several plates across a group. Biodynamic wines anchor the drinks list alongside cocktails, and the team will suggest pairings. Breakfast runs through avocado toast, eggs benedict and buttermilk pancakes, part of a menu that stretches to 46 dishes across the day. The restaurant opens daily. A separate rooftop restaurant operates upstairs in the same hotel, with a dinner service that finishes earlier than the one downstairs.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available · Family friendly
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
46 dishes · mains $4–35- Yogurt & Fruit$11.00
- Avocado Toast$11.00
- Breakfast Burrito$17.00
- Eggs Benedict$22.00
- Classic Breakfast$20.00
- Buttermilk Pancakes$14.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention israeli-cali fusion cuisine, inventive cocktails, small shareable plates and kale salad.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention israeli-cali fusion cuisine, inventive cocktails, small shareable plates and kale salad.
Customer Review Summary
The Israeli and Californian menu draws the most comment, with several praising how fresh yet well flavored the dishes are, and vegetarians noting the salads and quinoa bowl take well to added grilled chicken. The kale salad earns a specific callout as tasty and healthy, and one diner describes lamb and fish at dinner as delicious. Close behind sit the cocktails, called inventive and outstanding, and the wine selection, with one guest crediting a server's knowledge for pairing a white wine with lunch. Portion size and value are the recurring friction: shareable plates are repeatedly described as small, one reviewer finding the hummus average, the kebab bland, and the prices excessive with only two pitas for the whole table, and another puzzled by plates arriving in threes, as with the falafel and shrimp, when parties come in twos and fours. A few found the flavors simply fine, one describing it as a spot for light bites and productivity, and one calling the drinks just okay. The wood paneled room and low music level come up as unexpectedly cozy.
Customer Review Summary
The Israeli and Californian menu draws the most comment, with several praising how fresh yet well flavored the dishes are, and vegetarians noting the salads and quinoa bowl take well to added grilled chicken. The kale salad earns a specific callout as tasty and healthy, and one diner describes lamb and fish at dinner as delicious. Close behind sit the cocktails, called inventive and outstanding, and the wine selection, with one guest crediting a server's knowledge for pairing a white wine with lunch. Portion size and value are the recurring friction: shareable plates are repeatedly described as small, one reviewer finding the hummus average, the kebab bland, and the prices excessive with only two pitas for the whole table, and another puzzled by plates arriving in threes, as with the falafel and shrimp, when parties come in twos and fours. A few found the flavors simply fine, one describing it as a spot for light bites and productivity, and one calling the drinks just okay. The wood paneled room and low music level come up as unexpectedly cozy.
Featured reviews
- Kashif Razzaqi
“"I had a wonderful experience at Exchange Restaurant in Los Angeles. The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was warm, clean, and perfect for families and friends. The staff was friendly, professional, and provided excellent service throughout our visit. Every dish was full of flavor, and the overall dining experience exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food and a comfortable atmosphere in Los Angeles."”
- Sue Forsyth
“What stood out the most was the consistency in both service and food quality. Everything arrived on time, hot, and exactly as expected. The pricing is very reasonable considering the quality you receive. I would highly recommend this …”
- Jacob Watts
“We arrived hoping to eat at the rooftop restaurant, yet dinner service had ended at seven. The security staff guided us to the restaurant downstairs, and I am glad we gave it a chance. The dishes were plated nicely, even though the flavors were not exactly my style. I am quite particular with my meals, so others who enjoy exploring new tastes may find this spot exciting. It is worth a try for anyone open to new culinary experiences.”
- Olga Tepliuk
“Dinner was sooo delicious, lamb and fish, service very good, drinks are great 👍 🥰❤️”
- Kailey
“Food: 4.8/5.0 for lunch is pretty good! Kale salad is on point! Very tasty and healthy! …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Thoughtfully sourced Mediterranean dishes, biodynamic wines & cocktails in a fashionable restaurant.”
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
Show more amenities
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Historic
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Dining options· 8
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Offerings· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves healthy options
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Planning· 2
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near The Exchange Restaurant
- District4.35600.3 mi$20–80Reservations
fish tacos, automatic 20% gratuity, chicken sandwich
- Moonlark’s Dinette4.81,1060.4 mi$20–50Good for kidsReservations
chilaquiles verde, 5% operating fee, pancakes
- Perch4.47,5790.4 mi$50–100Good for kidsReservations
rooftop skyline views, live music, steak dishes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange RestaurantReservations | 4.3339 | — | $40–50 | israeli-cali fusion cuisine, inventive cocktails, small shareable plates |
| DistrictReservations | 4.3560 | 0.3 mi | $20–80 | fish tacos, automatic 20% gratuity, chicken sandwich |
| Moonlark’s DinetteGood for kids · Reservations | 4.81,106 | 0.4 mi | $20–50 | chilaquiles verde, 5% operating fee, pancakes |
| PerchGood for kids · Reservations | 4.47,579 | 0.4 mi | $50–100 | rooftop skyline views, live music, steak dishes |
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