(213) 617-1000
400 S Main St
Los Angeles,
CA
90013
34.0479
-118.2472
Neighborhoods: Historic Core, Central LA, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Pete's Cafe & Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Transformed from its original function as a bank, this massive dining room is a sight to behold with high ceilings, parquet floors, ornately decorated lamps, glossy wood tables and a gorgeous art deco bar. Businessmen, shoppers and local bohos are usually found having a relaxed drink or celebrating some festive occasion. As for the menu, think classic American with a modern twist: Macaroni and cheese is a mix of many cheeses, including white cheddar and goat, while a grilled cheese can be prepared with crab, Brie and avocado salsa. For brunch, there's smoked-salmon crepes and…
09/09/09
My favorite place downtown
by shawn puckett
I have been going to Pete's for some time now. The staff is always so great. The food is perfect and one of the best wine list around for the level of dining you experience. And I just have two things left to say "Bread Pudding and Blue Cheese Fries". If you haven't been its a great place to just hang out with friends and drink a cup of coffee and a great place to have a first date.
- Pros: Great location Great food
- Cons: Can't think of one
08/23/09
Apparently the food is as bad as their customer service
by marab88
I know of two people who ate here on the same night, ordered two entirely different dishes and both became very ill that same night. When one of the people called to notify them, the woman who identified herself as the general manager immediately went on the defensive and told them that since no one else complained that it couldn't be true (the dumb twit didn't even consider that perhaps they were the first to call!).
The person told the GM that she wasn't looking for anything (e.g., free meal, etc.), but rather just wanted to let them know so that no one else gets sick - and that she called them vs. calling the health dept, the GM hung up on her.
These people are both elderly and not very web savvy - although extremely intelligent and coherent individuals - which is why I'm writing this for them.
Clearly Pete's Cafe's service is about as good as their food. I would avoid altogether. I know I am.
07/10/09
Downtown staple
by BobDob
The first time I went to Pete's was in 2003 I think. Main Street was still an adventure in itself and Pete's was a little oasis. Their food was fantastic and their drinks won me over. We moved Downtown shortly thereafter and went to Pete's pretty regularly. I still love the food and the place, but the crowd's changed over the years and the servers are often too-cool-for-school. I haven't been for a while now, but I have tremendous respect for the management, as they were pioneers in the Historic Core.
- Pros: Great food
- Cons: The people
The Details on Pete's Cafe & Bar
Parking:
Enter the lot on the northeast corner of Fourth Street and Main instead of taking your chances on the metered street parking.
When to Go:
Pete's Cafe is open late--a great place to grab a snack after a show at the Music Center or a game at the Staples Center.
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