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4655 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027 34.1006 -118.2906

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umamiburger.com

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Last updated 6.04.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars

Payment Methods:

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Bar & Pub Special Features:

Notable Beer List, Drink Specials, Draft Beer, Happy Hour

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Hamburgers

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work

What People Are Saying About Umami Burger

Featured Review

Randi Schmelzer

Contributor

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ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The atmosphere was fun, the interior was urban eclectic, and our waitor was only on his second day and besides having to read the specials from a piece of paper he was very nice and very cute.
  2. The decor is nice, dark and cozy but not too dark.
  3. liked the decor a lot.
  4. The food is tasty, and the ambiance is pleasing but the buck should stop there.
  5. think this place is great for an intimate/romantic date.
  6. Great tapas, nice atmosphere, excellent service!
  7. Do, however, expect very tasty small dishes, a fabulous wine list, and a lively atmosphere.
  8. Probably fun for rich groups of people - otherwise it is simply overpriced, unfriendly, pretentious, and untasty.
  9. nice atmosphere.
dessert
87.5% positive
  1. highly recommend the socca cakes!
  2. The food does run a bit expensive and some of the courses are better than others -- I recommend the lentils and the soca cakes.
  3. The sangria was really good and so were the churros and flourless chocolate cake.
  4. The wine was excellent, and the tapas great, especially the chick pea cakes.
drinks
92.30999946594238% positive
  1. also like the spacious room and that I was able have some great wines at a decent price.
  2. We waited at least 30 minutes to order a second glass of wine and more tapas.
  3. They just opened a new wine bar that is attached called "Sergeant Recruiter", which is a 13 seat bar with amazing wines a great food!
  4. was impressed with this place - great service, amazing drinks, good vibe.
  5. Do, however, expect very tasty small dishes, a fabulous wine list, and a lively atmosphere.
  6. The wine was excellent, and the tapas great, especially the chick pea cakes.
  7. We came on a busy Friday night with no reservations, and the wine and cheese we ordered at the bar made the 45 minute wait more palatable.
  8. We had to wait at the wine bar for our reservations but the bartender recommended the most delicious Cava, so we did not mind the wait.
  9. Great wine list!
  10. However, the servers have always had great attitudes and have been helpful with wine selection.
  11. The wine was excellent.
  12. This is an awesome place to go with a bunch of people, their Spanish wine selection is unparalleled -- and the prices are quite reasonable.
  13. Yes, this place is pricey ($120 inc. tip for 5 plates & 2 glasses of wine each
food quality
84.06000137329102% positive
  1. This place is perfect for dates since the space is intimate, the lighting low and the food in small portions so ladies can eat w/o fear of overeating.
  2. We had one beet arugula salad, very good but no arugula, the sardine tapa, the only good tapa, tastless prawns con ajo that you had to peel yourself, so bad we did not eat them, tough overcooked stuffed squid and a pitcher of watery sangria(30 bucks).
  3. The grilled salmon was excellent, but once again, way too small to share.
  4. The food here is excellent, a little pricey though, depending on your appetite a dinner for two can run you up to $120 to $150.
  5. The food is good.
  6. don't understand what's "so hip" about bad food and service.
  7. The goat cheese & artichoke croquettes were awesome as was the salmon.
  8. The sangria is the best I have ever had, its smooth fruity and doesn't have an overpowering alcohol taste which is very delicious, although a pitcher costs $30.
  9. Not only was the food at Cobras overpriced for what you got ($18 for a tiny piece of steak), but our waitress was the only waitress for more than half of the restaurant.
  10. Good for a group that wants to nosh but isn't too hungry b/c the meal can get expensive fast.
  11. The food is fabulous and the service is great.
  12. Oh, and they have the best flan in the entire universe- like nothing you ever expected- the texture is somewhere between a creme brulee and a bananas foster.
  13. Don't order the shrimp-absolutely.
  14. it had anice vibe but if you want good food and service i'd pass on this one.
  15. always have a great experience here, my favorites are the lentils, bacon wrapped prawns, paella, and the sweet potato fries!
  16. would avoid this place if you want to have a decent sized meal and good service.
  17. and, I think, affordable for such tasty food.
  18. The food itself was really good!
  19. tried the lamb, which was pretty good too.
  20. The food is mmm mmm good!
  21. They just opened a new wine bar that is attached called "Sergeant Recruiter", which is a 13 seat bar with amazing wines a great food!
  22. The service was great but the food.
  23. The bacon wrapped prawns were fantastic!
  24. It's a great place to go with friends or for a date, and the menu is great because you can eat a little or a lot, vegetarian or not, it's all yummy.
  25. The shrimp were good, I didn't care for the bed of citrusy fennel underneath it, but I left that for those that like such things.
  26. The $18 skirt steak was really good, as well.
  27. nice food.
  28. The food does run a bit expensive and some of the courses are better than others -- I recommend the lentils and the soca cakes.
  29. Luckily, the food is great and can stand on its own even with the terrible staff; otherwise it would have been a completely miserable experience.
  30. The lamb was good but the portions left you wanting.
  31. Do, however, expect very tasty small dishes, a fabulous wine list, and a lively atmosphere.
  32. Unfortunately, we really enjoyed the food but the service was so unapologetic, that I will never go back there again.
  33. The service was nice and everyone was attentive however the food was TERRIBLE!
  34. especially loved the skirt steak and the lentils.
  35. The food is tasty, and the ambiance is pleasing but the buck should stop there.
  36. The food was great, not even a piece of garnish was left on the plate.
  37. The food was all very good and seem to keep coming all night.
  38. Excellent food!
  39. The best tapas dishes that I have ever had.
  40. Same great food!
  41. Our bill was reasonable considering how much food we ordered.
  42. love trying lots of different dishes, and with the small portions and reasonable prices it's easy to.
  43. If you're expecting any kind of authentic spanish tapas, this place is not the place to go.
  44. Do not expect authentic Spanish tapas or you will be disappointed.
  45. We had to wait at the wine bar for our reservations but the bartender recommended the most delicious Cava, so we did not mind the wait.
  46. Good Service, okay Sangria, BAD food!
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Love that you can order a variety of small plates to share.
  2. Once we were seated, our server also made some helpful recommendations off of the menus.
  3. However, the servers have always had great attitudes and have been helpful with wine selection.
  4. It's a very small menu but the Steak Frites was AMAZING.
  5. This is an awesome place to go with a bunch of people, their Spanish wine selection is unparalleled -- and the prices are quite reasonable.
  6. It's a great place to go with friends or for a date, and the menu is great because you can eat a little or a lot, vegetarian or not, it's all yummy.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. (It is not my job to defend this restaurant, my wife and I are looking for a good place to go)
  2. It's a great place to go with friends or for a date, and the menu is great because you can eat a little or a lot, vegetarian or not, it's all yummy.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. Unfortunately, we really enjoyed the food but the service was so unapologetic, that I will never go back there again.
  2. The place felt great and we can't wait to return.
service
75.99999904632568% positive
  1. The absolute worst service I have ever encountered!
  2. Once we were seated, our server also made some helpful recommendations off of the menus.
  3. Our waitress HIGHLY recommended the lentils (said they were best sellers!)
  4. Great tapas, nice atmosphere, excellent service!
  5. don't understand what's "so hip" about bad food and service.
  6. Luckily, the food is great and can stand on its own even with the terrible staff; otherwise it would have been a completely miserable experience.
  7. the host, chef and staff are genuinely friendly and accommodating.
  8. Our waitress was helpful and attentive.
  9. The service was great but the food.
  10. Ser vice was perfect, attentive but not overbearing.
  11. We always sit in the area of our favorite waiter, Anthony.
  12. BE WARNED - the maitre d' is a TOTAL tool and nothing will get me to revisit this place again because of the rude service our party received.
  13. it had anice vibe but if you want good food and service i'd pass on this one.
  14. Probably fun for rich groups of people - otherwise it is simply overpriced, unfriendly, pretentious, and untasty.
  15. Unfortunately, we really enjoyed the food but the service was so unapologetic, that I will never go back there again.
  16. The Maitre'd , who is actually the manager has always been very attentive and accommodating.
  17. The service was awful.
  18. Not only was the food at Cobras overpriced for what you got ($18 for a tiny piece of steak), but our waitress was the only waitress for more than half of the restaurant.
  19. The service was nice and everyone was attentive however the food was TERRIBLE!
  20. We had to wait at the wine bar for our reservations but the bartender recommended the most delicious Cava, so we did not mind the wait.
  21. This is an awesome place to go with a bunch of people, their Spanish wine selection is unparalleled -- and the prices are quite reasonable.
  22. was impressed with this place - great service, amazing drinks, good vibe.
  23. would avoid this place if you want to have a decent sized meal and good service.
  24. However, the servers have always had great attitudes and have been helpful with wine selection.
  25. The food is fabulous and the service is great.
value
72.6200008392334% positive
  1. This place is perfect for dates since the space is intimate, the lighting low and the food in small portions so ladies can eat w/o fear of overeating.
  2. Yes, this place is pricey ($120 inc. tip for 5 plates & 2 glasses of wine each
  3. love trying lots of different dishes, and with the small portions and reasonable prices it's easy to.
  4. and, I think, affordable for such tasty food.
  5. Probably fun for rich groups of people - otherwise it is simply overpriced, unfriendly, pretentious, and untasty.
  6. This is an awesome place to go with a bunch of people, their Spanish wine selection is unparalleled -- and the prices are quite reasonable.
  7. Though Cobras is a little pricey (expect to spend $50 or so for a party of 2) I think it is well worth it, and perfect for those special occasion dinners.
  8. Not only was the food at Cobras overpriced for what you got ($18 for a tiny piece of steak), but our waitress was the only waitress for more than half of the restaurant.
  9. Good for a group that wants to nosh but isn't too hungry b/c the meal can get expensive fast.
  10. The lamb was good but the portions left you wanting.
  11. also like the spacious room and that I was able have some great wines at a decent price.
  12. The food here is excellent, a little pricey though, depending on your appetite a dinner for two can run you up to $120 to $150.
  13. We had one beet arugula salad, very good but no arugula, the sardine tapa, the only good tapa, tastless prawns con ajo that you had to peel yourself, so bad we did not eat them, tough overcooked stuffed squid and a pitcher of watery sangria(30 bucks).
  14. The food does run a bit expensive and some of the courses are better than others -- I recommend the lentils and the soca cakes.
wait time
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. We waited at least 30 minutes to order a second glass of wine and more tapas.
  2. That can add up really quick when you have to keep ordering just to make sure the whole group gets at least halfway full.
  3. We came on a busy Friday night with no reservations, and the wine and cheese we ordered at the bar made the 45 minute wait more palatable.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/07/12

Burgers are solid every time. The

by adriannaa

Burgers are solid every time. The cheesy tater tots (you have to ask--they're not on the menu) are seriously addictive.

1 Star Rating: Poor

03/25/11

Ok--so I'm vegetarian...but at least COOK the veggie burger!

by sueinthepark

So I'm obviously not here to rate the meat burgers...

I've been wanting to try the Earth burger, and everyone was raving so I gave it a shot. I ordered the Earth Burger and a side of sweet potato fries. After waiting for more than 30 minutes, the fries came covered with brown sugar (which is not noted on the menu--anywhere) so I had to return them. They asked me if I wanted another order with no brown sugar, I said no thanks. The mayo that they brought out for dipping has now been on my table for 30+minutes and has now changed color...made me change my mind. They brought out an order anyway. Fine. I had two bites that were ok until they brought out the burger.

The burger finally comes out (about 40 minutes now) separately and was ICE COLD. After trying to find my server I had to ask for a manager. The server did ask if I wanted another one, but I don't have an extra hour or two for lunch so we called it a day and I left with an empty and disappointed tummy.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/19/11

Best Burger in LA

by Amanda Grace

Umami Burger serves the best burger in LA, hands down! The truffle burger is my absolute favorite and their ketchup is homemade! My waitress, Nicole, rocked! The service was amazing and the food was delicious!

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/10/09

NO LONGER EXISTS

by KelleK

I used to frequent this location but it no longer exists. Not sure when it closed but when I called today she said it is now an Umami Burger

  • Pros: CLOSED
  • Cons: CLOSED
2 Star Rating: Below Average

06/09/09

Everybody's doing it..

by snoee

The food is tasty, and the ambiance is pleasing but the buck should stop there. Unfortunately, you will spend several bucks just to tease your appetite. Go if your into paying a lot to 'fit in and be coool'.

  • Pros: people watching
  • Cons: Smug attitudes and overpriced

The Details on Umami Burger

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • great place
  • good spanish tapas
  • great service
  • nice lively atmosphere
  • great wine
  • nice decor
  • quite reasonable prices
  • favorite restaurants
  • recommend lentils
  • really good skirt steak
  • recommend reservations
  • expensive fast sized meal
  • worst mussels
  • helpful waitress
  • genuinely friendly staff
  • unpleasant experience
  • good lamb
  • pricey cobras
  • awesome artichoke croquettes
  • amazing steak frites
  • great spanish reds
  • more palatable minute wait
  • bad good service
  • really good sangria
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