(323) 782-1104
8479 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90069
34.08236
-118.37577
Neighborhoods: West Hollywood, Central LA
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-12am Sat 5pm-12am Sun 5pm-11pm
Parking:
Valet
Comme California
What People Are Saying About Comme Ca
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
Sona chef/owner David Myers has hit another home run with this casually upscale Melrose brasserie.The smart black-and-white main dining room is usually jammed with industry types and bon vivants that raise evening chatter to a shout-across-the-table din. Meanwhile, those who didn't bother making reservations mob the raw bar. The classic French fare suits the demanding professionals that it draws. Standbys like escargot persillade--Burgundy snails in a satiny paste of butter, garlic and parsley--are part of the menu's starters. The high-minded theme continues with roasted beef marrow…
Shockingly Kid-Friendly for Such an Upscale Joint
by Goldie M
Here’s the hidden deal at Comme Ca: It’s kid-friendly. Not in a “Suspenders and flair wearing happy waitron” sort of way, but rather in something you don’t see at upscale bistros in WeHo too often: They just like kids and are willing to join in on the fun when silverware substitutes for drum sticks and half your little one’s meal ends up on the floor. Just go early and pick a table in the cozy room to the rear. Weekend brunch is an especially good option on the earlier side. Hey, it’s not exactly cheap, but the bread basket is to die for and the eggs are always cooked on the perfect side.
- Pros: Very friendly, always tasty
- Cons: Not the cheapest option around
disappointing experience
by kara nortman
Full caveat- people I know and trust love Comme Ca, but my experience was far from fabulous. The ambiance and service were first rate. Our waitress was attentive and apologetic when some of the food came out cold. It is loud, but this can be a pro or con depending upon your mood. Loud has the potential to be rip roaring fun or romantic or a pain if you have more than 3 people dining with you.
The food was the real disappointment- my salmon tartar tasted like tuna fish salad and my scallops managed to be both bland and spicy at once and primarily tasted like peppered white fish. My mother-in-law's halibut was also bland and cold. My in-laws did love their Roasted Beef Marrow And Oxtail Jam and the creamless creamed corn special side was one of the best I ever tasted.
All in all, a big disappointment though. I loved Sona and expected at least one of my two courses to inspire...
- Pros: creamed creamless corn
- Cons: mediocre food across the board, loud
over-rated, great ambiance, food not so much
by karanortman
Full caveat- people I know and trust love Comme Ca, but my experience was far from fabulous. The ambiance and service were first rate. Our waitress was attentive and apologetic when some of the food came out cold. It is loud, but this can be a pro or con depending upon your mood. Loud has the potential to be rip roaring fun or romantic or a pain if you have more than 3 people dining with you.
The food was the real disappointment- my salmon tartar tasted like tuna fish salad and my scallops managed to be both bland and spicy at once and primarily tasted like peppered white fish. My mother-in-law's halibut was also bland and cold. My in-laws did love their Roasted Beef Marrow And Oxtail Jam and the creamless creamed corn special side was one of the best I ever tasted.
All in all, a big disappointment though. I loved Sona and expected at least one of my two courses to inspire...
- Pros: creamed creamless corn
- Cons: mediocre food across the board, loud
The Details on Comme Ca
Know Before You Go:
Diners should be sure to confirm reservations--unreturned confirmation calls will result in a cancellation.
The Extras:
Patrons without reservations may be lucky enough to grab a seat at the bustling raw bar, which offers the full menu.
What to Drink:
The impressive cocktail program offers a great list designed by professional mixologists from New York's famed speakeasy Milk and Honey. Nostalgic concoctions feature classics like the Rumble, a mix of rum, lemon and blackberries. There's also 20 by-the-glass selections, with an emphasis on Rhone blends. Corkage is $25.










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