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The Exchange Restaurant

Californian restaurantLos Angeles, CA

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(339 reviews)

Quick info

+1 213-395-9531
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States
$40–50 · Reported by 4 people

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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

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    High chairs available · Family friendly
  • Dietary
    Serves 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
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Reviews

4.3/5
339 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention israeli-cali fusion cuisine, inventive cocktails, small shareable plates and kale salad.

5★
208
4★
80
3★
22
2★
14
1★
15

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
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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
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  • 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

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