(213) 356-4100
251 S Olive St
Los Angeles,
CA
90012
34.0528
-118.2498
Neighborhoods: Historic Core, Downtown, Central LA
Noe Restaurant & Bar
What People Are Saying About Noe Restaurant & Bar
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
The Scene – More than just a business traveler's dining room, this sweeping hotel restaurant exudes an aura of romance. Art deco fixtures, gold-leaf prints and glass cases lined with wine bottles subtly accentuate the intimate candlelit tables. At night, Eiffel Towers etched into the walls glow with cobalt blue light. Knowledgeable servers ready eager diners for a personalized, memorable experience. – – The Food – Chef Robert Gadsby deftly prepares architecturally complex food with French and Japanese aesthetics. The colorful mimosa salad, a molded oval of spicy…
09/02/09
Huge Disappointment!
by jkarmstr
Maybe Monday's are just not good for this restaurant.
I took my wife here for her 40th Birthday - we had the 9 course chef's menu with wine pairing.
The service was excellent throughout.
The food was a great disappointment. The raw scallop dish smelled exceedingly fishy and was slimy - why we didn't send it back, I can't explain (at least we didn't get sick). The filet mignon was very mealy, maybe over-seared or worse, re-heated - we did send that back. The lamb, rabbit and cheese dishes were good, albeit simple. Other dishes were lame to uninteresting and things anyone could do at home (e.g., quarter of a tomato with a splat of wasabi on top and sea salt on the side).
All of the wines were good, but none paired with the dish(i.e., the taste didn't alter at all after sampling the food) - no bottles were brought to the table, just the glass, so we could not confirm what wines we were actually getting.
Based on other reviews, maybe we just chose the worst day possible - we were the only people in the restaurant.
Based on the $$$$ for our meal, for fish, I'd recommend Providence. Spago has the best chefs menu (this is our benchmark), followed closely by Hatfields. Ortolan and Grace are also highly recommended. Unfortunately, Noe is now at the bottom of our list.
- Pros: Service
- Cons: Food
12/05/08
Best Brazilian Taste In LA
by ironchefjeff
One of my favorite spots for my brazilian food fixes. I eat here at least once a month and i don't think i will ever get tired of the food here.
05/15/08
Very Average.. slightly disappointing given the decor and location
by finedine2008
The food is decent, nothing too special or horrid. Service was pretty great and so were the desserts
The Details on Noe Restaurant & Bar
Save Money:
With validation from the restaurant, the hotel valet parking is free for up to six hours. A great bargain if you're heading to the theater or new Disney Music Hall.
Know Before You Go:
Give free reign to the chef and opt for a six, nine, 11, 14 or 21 course tasting menu ranging in price from $65 to $130. Wine pairings are available with all.
Look Good:
The lounge with plush seating is a perfect place for pre- or after-dinner drinks.
What to Drink:
The massive wine list features bottles from around the world in a wide price range. For beer, there are some excellent rarer labels. Specialty apertifs include a lavender martini.
The Extras:
The restaurant features a humidor with a variety of cigars and a cigar-friendly outdoor patio.
Look Good:
In addition to six and nine-course tasting menus ($75, $95) the chef creates some interesting seasonal four-course theme menus like beer pairings, breakfast for dinner, and couples' shared-plates-for-two. A haute bar menu is served until midnight on weekends.
Look Good:
In addition to six and nine-course tasting menus ($75, $95) the chef creates some interesting seasonal four-course theme menus like beer pairings, breakfast for dinner, and couples' shared-plates-for-two. A haute bar menu is served until midnight on weekends.
What to Drink:
The massive wine list features bottles from around the world in a wide price range. For beer, there are some excellent rarer labels. Specialty apertifs include a lavender martini.
The Extras:
The restaurant features a humidor with a variety of cigars and a cigar-friendly outdoor patio.
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