11/03/09

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

08/18/09

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

08/18/09

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