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10100 Constellation Blvd
Century City,
CA
90067
34.0586
-118.4155
Neighborhoods: West LA, Century City
What People Are Saying About Craft Los Angeles
The Editor
Tara Lis
Citysearch
The Scene – In the shadow of Century City's skyscraping behemoths, this stylish corporate-lite enclave is fashioned with a nod to the see-and-be-seen scene. Track-lit-style filament bulbs dangle over banquettes and mostly exposed booths inside while stark wooden cabanas punctuate the patio. Power dining here means sweater-set agents with their alpha girlfriends, workaholics wielding mini-laptops and young execs breaking in their expense accounts. Sharply dressed servers are well versed in the menu, but often too busy to devote much time to questions. – – The Food –…
12/23/09
Great experience with Great food
by JonSoleymani at Citysearch
What a great experience! I went for a private dinner with about 15 people, and the food was amazing. The beef short ribs were great, as was the John Dorrey fish.
The service was fantastic - our drinks were always full, and our plates were always either full, or clean! The staff was great, attentive, and always willing to bend over backwards to make it a nice evening.
The place is pricey (Thank GOD I didn't have to pay), but worth it if you can afford it. Very nice place for a rehearsal dinner, holiday dinner party or other fancy private party.
- Pros: Great food, great service, great environment, amazing wine
- Cons: Pricey
12/22/09
WOW. Perfect spot for a private group dinner
by AnnaTosca at Citysearch
I went to Craft in search of a perfect spot for my companies department holiday dinner of 17 people. The private dining room at Craft fit the bill perfectly and even had an outdoor patio to mingle on. Not only was the catering manager (Tobie) a pleasure to deal with, but her staff on site was exemplary! The Chefs selection of hors d'ouevres were to die for (hush puppies, squash raviolini, Foie Gras, Veal Ricotta Meatballs, Mozzarella pearls, and more!), the appetizers were delicious (Roasted Quail with Huckleberry) and the main courses were delectable - Braised Beef Short Ribs - WOW. The wine chosen by the chef was perfectly suited to our menu (and very reasonable). Everything was super fresh, perfectly timed, beautifullly plated and simply perfect. My team was so impressed, had a great time, and have been talking about it all day! Thanks Tobie, Rebecca and Adrian.
- Pros: Amazing hors d'ouevres, fantastic service, great wine list
- Cons: a bit pricey, main dining room feels a bit cold
06/24/09
One Of The Worst Restaurants Anywhere
by zreviewz at Citysearch
All I can say about the location is: Century City? If you find cold, steel, sterile office buildings romantic, than Craft is the place for you. If you like the sight of overworked attorneys and deserted night time streets that are eerily devoid of any human beings, you will love this place. If you are nouveau riche, trying very hard, and have not dined in that many truly great restaurants, then Craft is your new home away from home.
I was taken to Craft for my birthday and have never had a worse dining experience in my life. We had a reservation but we were forced to wait for almost an hour. After ordering a drink that never came and after receiving a dried up wrinkly prune of a meat appetizer, I asked if I could speak to the manager. He flat out told me that he would do absolutely nothing about the situation. He refused to try to rectify any of the large number of problems that were occurring and said "Why don't you just sit down and enjoy your meal?" What was there to enjoy: Bad service and worse food? This place needs to get over itself.
- Pros: Nothing
- Cons: Horrible Service and Second Rate Food
The Details on Craft Los Angeles
Look Good:
Because of the proximity to all the office buildings, dress here is somewhat more upscale than most Hollywood restaurants. That said, you'll still be fine in designer jeans and a well tailored shirt.
Parking:
Valet is available for $8, located on Constellation just east of Avenue of the Stars. You can get free parking for three hours (with validation) after 5pm in the lot directly beneath the restaurant. The entrance is located on the south side of Constellation in the middle of the block--bear in mind that it's cavernous, and finding the restaurant from the lot can be somewhat confusing.
What to Drink:
The wine list is expertly chosen, and the suave sommelier is the perfect guide through it--bear in mind that he's usually just as pressed for time as the wait staff. Corkage is $35 per bottle with no limit, but call ahead to verify it's not on the restaurant's list. There's also a full bar.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Celeb Hangout, People Watching, Family Style Dining, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Tom Colicchio
