Napa Valley-inspired fare, contemporary decor and potent martinis make this intimate hotel eatery a downtown treasure.
(213) 784-6594
535 S Grand Ave
(W Fifth Street)
Los Angeles,
CA
90071
34.0497
-118.2544
Neighborhoods: Central LA, New Downtown, Downtown
Hours:
Mon-Fri 6:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9pm
Sat-Sun 7am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm
Price:
$$$$
Checkers Downtown
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Checkers Downtown
The Owner
Checkers Downtown
Owner
Checkers Downtown has won accolades from Gourmet Magazine, and Zagat calls it an "Oasis of quiet elegance in downtown." Located inside the Hilton Hotel, Checkers serves California fusion cusine with French and Asian influences. Whether it's a business breakfast or lunch, a pre-theatre or romantic dinner, or watching a game in the lounge, Checkers Downtown is the respite from the hustle and bustle that is downtown LA.
The Editor
Kim Cooper
Citysearch
Discreetly located in the back of the boutique-style Grand Avenue Hilton, this clubby, candlelit warren hosts solo diners, canoodling couples and business executives. Thick-striped pink and yellow walls, colorful floral arrangements and fine Chinese screens offer subtle elegance and privacy. Well-groomed sports fans take seats at the adjacent bar, to watch the game and dine in style. The kitchen turns out generous portions of California cuisine, with an emphasis on seafood and inventive sides. Starters include crumb-rolled crab cakes on a bed of citrus-grilled shiitake mushrooms, and…
02/03/09
Great Dining Experience
by gerryjim
Our dinner was the prix fixe dineLa dinner. Three courses for $34. My Caesar Salad was good and my wild salmon with a butter sauce on the side was excellent. The beef tenderloin had a fantastic wine reduction sauce. The third course was a flourless chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream in the middle. It was very good. In all fairness the martinis were a little weak. Service was good and the restaurant was quiet. It was a Monday night however.
- Pros: valet parking is $6 with dinner
04/15/07
great food, puzzling service
by wicktor
We arrived at Checkers at 6 pm and expected to get out for 8 pm at the Music Center, and we were assured that would be no problem. Well there was a problem. After drinks we waited 45 minutes for someone to take our order! Not impressive. The food however was impressive, the salads crunchy and full of delicious surprises. The ahi tuna with avocado and tomatoes was perfect with just enough pepper to wake up the tastebuds. The monkfish was also perfect, even though the accompanying risotto contained some rice grains that were just a little too much al dente. I would have loved to try the desserts, but by the time we finally got our coffees, it was time to leave for the Music Center. I will definitely return for the food, but beware of timing for the Music Center.
04/11/07
Hotel did not honor "guaranteed" reservations
by ldemetrick
I recommended this Hotel to an out-of-town friend who was treating her Mother to a trip to LA for her 80th birthday. When my friend made her reservation, she advised the Hotel she would be arriving late on Friday night. The Hotel told her she could "guarantee" a late arrival by use of her credit card which my friend did do. When she arrived there, she was told the Hotel was "oversold" and they could not accomodate she and her mother. My friend felt horrible because she wanted this to be really special for her Mother. I felt horrible because I recommended the Hotel. I would not do so again and I encourage you to advise your readers accordingly.
The Details on Checkers Downtown
When To Go:
For a more leisurely meal, and more attentive service, avoid the pre-theater rush.
Save Time:
The restaurant offers theater-goers complimentary town car service to and from downtown venues.
The Extras:
For a post-dinner constitutional or after-theater nightcap, take the elevator to the hotel's penthouse level, where there are comfy poolside lounge chairs and spectacular city views.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Hotel Restaurants, Fine Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Business Dining, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Message from Checkers Downtown
- Complimentary towncar service
- Heated patio
- Flat screens at the bar
Checkers Downtown has won accolades from Gourmet Magazine, and Zagat calls it an "Oasis of quiet elegance in downtown." Located inside the Hilton Hotel, Checkers serves California fusion cusine with French and Asian influences. Whether it's a business breakfast or lunch, a pre-theatre or romantic dinner, or watching a game in the lounge, Checkers Downtown is the respite from the hustle and bustle that is downtown LA.
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