8 Ounce
(323) 852-0008
7661 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood,
CA
90046
34.0838
-118.3566
Neighborhoods: Melrose, Central LA
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In Short
In an abrupt 180-degree turnaround from the moody purple reign of Table 8, chef celebre Govind Armstrong has reopened the space as a more populist hangout that aspires to dish up the best--or at least hautest--burger in town. The crowd of punky shoppers and Melrose locals seem at home among the rock-and-roll tunes, reclaimed wood accents, black leather banquettes and subway tile. As for the menu, there is a custom-blended wood-grilled burger of Black Angus sirloin, tri-tip, short rib and chuck that is humanely raised and hormone-free to boot. Other choices include the Estancia grass-fed beef or free-range turkey burger. Despite its casual-chic veneer, some serious foodie riffing is going on with fried olives stuffed with spicy sausage, short rib grilled cheese with onion marmalade and cheeseburgers with Humboldt Fog, crispy boucheron or purple mustard.
User Reviews
sztumpf
May 01, 2009
the burgers are PERFECT, from the juiciness of the patty down to the airy lightness of the bun, to the thin strips of lettuce...attention to detail, I tell you! i've had their beef, turkey and fish burgers... all FANTASTIC! oh, and the sides are great also! i've had the fries, the exquisite onion rings and the broccolini... c'est magnifique, MUAH! i dropped by earlier today for takeout and asked for a tub of their thousand island dressing, which is pure GENIUS), and which I very well know they don't sell except in teeny cups. Not only were they kind enough to give me a coffee cup full... they sent me off with a heart filled with hope... saying that they are considering the idea of selling their dressings in bottle size. YES PLEASE! one question: i always ask if the meat is organic, which is one of the reasons i eat there... and the waiters always say yes, but aren't very reassuring... anyone know this to be a fact, do tell!
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NYlivinginLA
March 10, 2009
Definitely worth checking out. The short rib grilled cheese is pheommenal. Burgers aren't bad either!
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YouCanEatWhateverYouWant
February 12, 2009
Checked out 8oz. this past sunday night around 8:30 with 5 friends. Despite a wait slightly longer than quoted, our night was memorable. While waiting for our table we were able to grab 3 seats at the bar and order a round before being sat. The bartender, Brandon, stirs up some dynamite cocktails; Lavender Mojito being my weapon of choice, and tasty it was. Another had the basil elderflower drink and others enjoyed the beer selection. We were sat just before ordering a 2nd round. Now, for a sunday it was packed, but our service was pretty great. We lucked out and scored a booth towards the back of the restaurant. We started with some kobe corndogs, cheese curds, artichokes and two of those famous grilled cheeses. All were quite good, but that grilled cheese stood out most. Now for what matters, burgers! Between all 6 of us, all of the "pre-made" burgers were ordered (they have an option to build your own) I adjusted my 8oz slightly, i did medium rare with bel paese cheese, arugala, tomato, onions, heirloom ketchup and purple mustard (delicious take on a traditional french dijon) I read some complaints about the bun, but i didnt have any. I enjoyed it, a la brea bakery brioche-like bun with onion baked atop. Yeah, it was good. Others had a sesame seed bun, which brought us back to backyard BBQ's; no complaints there! Aside from a 3rd...maybe 4th round of drinks we passed on desserts, but those shakes looked incredible. Definitely worth the trip for anyone wanting a fun night out and tasty food in a loud, vibrant atmosphere.
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Save Money:
The suds and slider sampler offers three 5-ounce draft beers paired with three sliders. Organic house-cured turkey jerky is complimentary at the bar.
The Extras:
All the gourmet sauces are housemade and cost $1 each, but where else can you get a burger with heirloom tomato ketchup, green peppercorn aioli, hothouse cucumber relish or fried caper tartar sauce?
Know Before You Go:
While the restaurant is open till 2am Monday through Saturday, food is not served past midnight; on Sundays, food is served till 10pm.
What to Drink:
A specialty beer list prepared by beer sommelier Christina Perozzi features a selection of small-batch local beers on tap, in bottles and by the "bucket." A boutique wine list offers a handful of selections. The full bar is all about hand-crafted cocktails and "adult" shakes and floats.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Govind Armstrong
