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Tart

115 S Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 937-3930
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Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Third Street
Hours:
Daily 7am-9:30pm, Bar 6pm-closing

Editorial Review for Tart – by Martha Burr

In Short
A rustic-chic dining room, dominated by wood, country chairs and tables, sports a sleek mid-century design and mirrored martini bar. Sun streams in from the patio where hipsters lounge among inviting redwood cabanas, market umbrellas, potted citrus and cascading succulents that evoke a luxe Palm Springs ranch house. The menu offers a menu of classic American bistro food nuanced with Latin/Caribbean touches. Dishes include lobster mango seviche, inventive preparations for foie gras and blackened swordfish.

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Insider Tips

Look Good

In-the-know patrons can order the off-the-menu dinner special--hay-smoked cowboy steak with moonshine sauce, served with cornbread, sauted okra and fried green tomatoes.

Where to Sit

Snag one of the cozy patio cabanas for a more intimate meal; slightly larger groups should request the comfy corner booths.

Know Before You Go

The chefs cater to diner's dietary restrictions if requested.

What to Drink

The chefs have put together a list of hard to find "cult favorite" local wines like Sea Smoke pinot noir from the Santa Rita Hills.

User Reviews for Tart

2 Star Rating: Below Average

09/28/2008 Posted by LongtimeinLA

Had a breakfast meeting there and although pleasant, took forever! There were four of us and our waitress couldn't be bothered nor apologetic for the poor service. Wouldn't meet there again. There are much better places for b'fast in LA

Pros: Tasty

Cons: Poor service

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

09/17/2008 Posted by jaxj

The drinks are overpriced and below average-- I'm not so picky about overpriced alcoholic drinks but their coffee was terrible. I think I could make myself a better cup with freeze dried coffee crystals. I also ordered an appetizer of fries which had 3 different kinds (regular, sweet potato and purple) and came with ketchup, romalade sauce, and some sort of mayo/tartar sauce. The taste was average, and nothing really spectacular for $8. I was generally appalled at the prices ($20 chicken wings?!) and lack of culinary excitement in the food that was brought out. The service was poor considering it was a Tuesday night and the had less than 4 tables occupied, 1 inside and 3 outside (only having 2 people or less seated). Granted there was only 1 server but I asked for sugar at least 2x and finally just went inside to get it myself. Tart appeared as a hip trendy hangout from the outside when I passed it and love was definitely put into the ambiance and overall appearance of the place, but I was terribly disappointed at my experience. If you want to sit somewhere cool looking then I would recommend this place but if you actually want to eat something then go somewhere else. :|

Pros: Cool looking, trendy

Cons: REALLY EXPENSIVE, food is average, drinks below average

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Insider Tips

Look Good

In-the-know patrons can order the off-the-menu dinner special--hay-smoked cowboy steak with moonshine sauce, served with cornbread, sauted okra and fried green tomatoes.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Daily 7am-9:30pm
  • Bar 6pm-closing

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • Latin American
  • American (New)

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Valet Parking
  • People Watching
  • Bar Scene
  • Business Breakfast
  • Hotel Dining
  • Breakfast
  • Kid Friendly
  • Brunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Lunch Spot
  • Date Spot
  • Open 7 Days

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