Vermont Restaurant

(323) 661-6163

1714 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027 34.1021 -118.2917

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Neighborhoods: Los Feliz, Central LA

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Hours:

Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm

Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm

Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:30pm

Sunday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 8.10.11

Category:

Restaurants, Musical Entertainers, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Martinis

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Lunch Spot, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Group Dining, Live Music, Happy Hour, Carry Out, Dine At The Bar, Private Parties, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

New American, Traditional American

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Vermont Restaurant

Featured Review

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In Short – Now that the Los Feliz vanguard is aging, they need an upscale dining destination that won't break the bank. Hushed and quiet, vaulted ceilings, soaring columns and a huge picture window announce that this white-tablecloth restaurant is a destination for serious food (even though the kitchen doesn't necessarily deliver on that idea). The menu features contemporary American favorites like pepper steak with sauteed onions, "Michael's salad" with greens, bacon, and a soft poached egg. Adjacent to the restaurant is the cool minimalist bar serving up cocktails till 1am every night…

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
The music gets lounder as the night progresses, making intimate conversation that much more difficult.
What to Drink:
Beware the sweet-but-lethal Edelweiss martini: The power-packed concoction goes down as easy as mom's lemonade.
When to Go:
The adjoining bar starts filling up around 9pm (along with the DJ), which can make conversation in the restaurant a little more difficult.
Save Money:
Happy hour is served 5pm-7pm daily with half-off appetizers and discounted cocktails.
Parking:
There is a valet parking starting at 6pm located behind the restaurant off of Prospect Ave, although street parking is available if you are willing to drive around the block a few times.
ambiance
93.00000190734863% positive
  1. “Waiters are friendly and the lounge is especially fun.”
  2. “beautiful decor - POOR service”
  3. “Quiet, romantic ambience, which was a nice change.”
  4. “Although we enjoyed the atmosphere, the lighting, the crowd, and the D.J, we did not enjoy everything.”
  5. “Simply put, VERMONT is a reliable restaurant --- consistantly good food, beautiful ambience, friendly and helpful service.”
  6. “The restaurant itself is perfect - the ambience is perfect both for dressing up to go on a romantic dinner date, and yet can also be casual for a easy going spot to go after work or with a group.”
  7. “it's an excellent, unassuming, comfortable restaurant that has been a great addition to the Los Feliz neighborhood!”
  8. “The ambience is elegant without being”
  9. “Lovely ambience for drinks, over 40 crowd, and though the enticing menu advertises classic American faire, -run!”
  10. “The decoration and the vibe was incredible.”
dessert
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “the highly touted salmon dish was flavorful but totally lacking in texture, the crab cakes were cold, and the filet was overdone (not to mention over priced!)”
  2. “freind loved the food too on different visit but said desert was not too good.”
  3. “and we shared a flourless chocolate cake with fresh whop that melted in your mouth.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “They have recently expanded and opened a new bar "bar Vermont" it's a great crowd and excellent drinks.”
  2. “Aside from delicious and reasonably priced food / wine / cocktails, the VERMONT has a feel that I've not found anywhere else in Los Angeles.”
  3. “The bar is a great place to gather with friends for a cocktail before dinner.”
  4. “Can't imagine becoming a regular at $70 for a drink and a 3 course meal, but I will come back when I need a nice venue in the neighborhood.”
  5. “The wine cellar could use some more cases, as I had to order three bottles of wine to find one they had in stock.”
  6. “Lovely ambience for drinks, over 40 crowd, and though the enticing menu advertises classic American faire, -run!”
  7. “Oh, and their drinks sounded amazing, but they were the typical $9 martinis with all fruit juice in them.”
  8. “The bar is perhaps the most beautiful bar in the city.”
  9. “The wine selection was also good - enjoyed a northern Italian Pinot Grigio which was excellent - two bottles for the table!”
  10. “Incredibly attentive service -- also thoughtful, because our server brought us "complimentary" after-dinner drinks, knowing it was a special occasion.”
food quality
88.59999656677246% positive
  1. “We had shrimp appetizers and a mozzarella salad, everything was excellent.”
  2. “pretentious service & inedible food.”
  3. “The food was well-prepared and offered generous (but not overwhelming) portions.”
  4. “The second course of salad was very good with a lot of taste.”
  5. “and we shared a flourless chocolate cake with fresh whop that melted in your mouth.”
  6. “Our party enjoyed a wide array of selections from seafood to steaks to salads which were good value (not stingy in size) for the money.”
  7. “:) Very friendly employees and great food.”
  8. “i've eaten here twice and it's the most delicious food/lovely experience in the city.”
  9. “My favorite dishes are the mussels, fettucine, duck salad,”
  10. “Can't imagine becoming a regular at $70 for a drink and a 3 course meal, but I will come back when I need a nice venue in the neighborhood.”
  11. “My steak was decent, though my dad LOVED his goat cheese salad.”
  12. “Simply put, VERMONT is a reliable restaurant --- consistantly good food, beautiful ambience, friendly and helpful service.”
  13. “would highly recommend the salmon it was great.”
  14. “ordered the chicken breast which was delicious except for the fact that they ran out of chicken breast and gave us chicken strips instead (same difference).”
  15. “Particulary have enjoyed their seafood dishes, both”
  16. “One of my friends ordered the Fettuccine and he said it was the best dish ever.”
  17. “the highly touted salmon dish was flavorful but totally lacking in texture, the crab cakes were cold, and the filet was overdone (not to mention over priced!)”
  18. “Good food, but high prices.”
  19. “On the plus side, we all enjoyed the poached pear salad and the bread pudding.”
  20. “Everything we ordered was simply amazing, but I particularly recommend the salmon.”
  21. “My friend had the chicken breast which was also very good.”
  22. “had a delicious "market greens" salad and pan-roasted salmon.”
  23. “The Vermont is a beautiful restaurant, the lighting is perfect, the service was wonderful and the food was excellent.”
  24. “love this place but wish it were more consistent with food quality and service.”
  25. “My man got the steak special which was excellent, and I got the porkchop with proscuitto and gruyere oozing out of it.”
  26. “had a nice dining experience here, the service was good, but not great, the food was ample, and tasty.”
  27. “wish that I can at least say that the food was good but.”
  28. “And my green salad was so refreshing and perfectly dressed.”
  29. “The food is excellent and has never disappointed after returning several times.”
  30. “The original chef and management has long since left and they will most likely be serving mediocre food for way too much money.”
  31. “Very beautifuyl interior, but mediocre food.”
  32. “freind loved the food too on different visit but said desert was not too good.”
  33. “Michael and Manuel have made sure that the food remains tasty and appealing.”
  34. “All the food was great, agreed with all my friends.”
  35. “Aside from delicious and reasonably priced food / wine / cocktails, the VERMONT has a feel that I've not found anywhere else in Los Angeles.”
  36. “The food is usually quite good although sometimes I can't find anything interesting for entre.”
  37. “The food is good, the service is good, it is a nice place to go, not ground breaking but nice.”
  38. “The appetizers are terrifice and the salmon and specialty dishes are tasty.”
menu variety
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Wine is a must, nice selection and excellent and knowledgeable staff.”
  2. “This restaurant has a clean and classy interior, and a very solid menu.”
  3. “The wine selection was also good - enjoyed a northern Italian Pinot Grigio which was excellent - two bottles for the table!”
  4. “Would not return there with so many other great options in the neighborhood.”
  5. “it seems that the menu has changed recently and truly enjoyed the experience.”
  6. “Lovely ambience for drinks, over 40 crowd, and though the enticing menu advertises classic American faire, -run!”
  7. “the value of the $34.00 menu is incredible.”
  8. “Sadly, I used to love this place but there are much better options in the area.”
  9. “The waiter was really professional and caring also very knowledgeable in regards to the menu.”
  10. “The menu is not particularly creative or unusual and there are nearly as many salads and starters as there are entree choices.”
  11. “Wine selections are very good and offer good value (if they have your selection)”
  12. “Our party enjoyed a wide array of selections from seafood to steaks to salads which were good value (not stingy in size) for the money.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a very nice place with a very nice staff.”
  2. “The bar is a great place to gather with friends for a cocktail before dinner.”
  3. “The food is good, the service is good, it is a nice place to go, not ground breaking but nice.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “Would not return there with so many other great options in the neighborhood.”
  2. “Can't imagine becoming a regular at $70 for a drink and a 3 course meal, but I will come back when I need a nice venue in the neighborhood.”
service
90.83000183105469% positive
  1. “The staff is friendly and responsive.”
  2. “had a nice dining experience here, the service was good, but not great, the food was ample, and tasty.”
  3. “The Vermont is a beautiful restaurant, the lighting is perfect, the service was wonderful and the food was excellent.”
  4. “THIS is how you earn big tips and repeat business, people!”
  5. “Wine is a must, nice selection and excellent and knowledgeable staff.”
  6. “Simply put, VERMONT is a reliable restaurant --- consistantly good food, beautiful ambience, friendly and helpful service.”
  7. “The waiter was really professional and caring also very knowledgeable in regards to the menu.”
  8. “Hey, even the valets are friendly!”
  9. “pretentious service & inedible food.”
  10. “Everybody was very attentive to our need.”
  11. “The service was exceptionally friendly and very attentive.”
  12. “Incredibly attentive service -- also thoughtful, because our server brought us "complimentary" after-dinner drinks, knowing it was a special occasion.”
  13. “The service was VERY good!”
  14. “Waiters are friendly and the lounge is especially fun.”
  15. “The service is always friendly and courteous, and the staff welcomes you like family, instead of the usual pomp and snobbery you encounter at similar kinds of establishments.”
  16. “This is a very nice place with a very nice staff.”
  17. “The food is good, the service is good, it is a nice place to go, not ground breaking but nice.”
  18. “:) Very friendly employees and great food.”
  19. “beautiful decor - POOR service”
  20. “love this place but wish it were more consistent with food quality and service.”
value
68.75% positive
  1. “the value of the $34.00 menu is incredible.”
  2. “Our party enjoyed a wide array of selections from seafood to steaks to salads which were good value (not stingy in size) for the money.”
  3. “The meals were a bit pricey but the portion seemed just right.”
  4. “Good food, but high prices.”
  5. “Wine selections are very good and offer good value (if they have your selection)”
  6. “The food was well-prepared and offered generous (but not overwhelming) portions.”
  7. “The original chef and management has long since left and they will most likely be serving mediocre food for way too much money.”
  8. “the highly touted salmon dish was flavorful but totally lacking in texture, the crab cakes were cold, and the filet was overdone (not to mention over priced!)”
wait time
60.0% positive
  1. “Service was slow and unattentive with only 4 tables full in the restaurant.”
  2. “one of the best dinner in a long time”
  3. “the cassoulet was the best i had in a long time,”
  4. “The original chef and management has long since left and they will most likely be serving mediocre food for way too much money.”
  5. “Food was good and relatively quick given the crowd - many who were theatre-goers too.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/29/09

Great for a work or personal lunch

by uscgrad97

I was here for a bridal shower lunch last month and have been meaning to write a review because it was so great.

I had a delicious "market greens" salad and pan-roasted salmon. It was light and healthy and delicious. And, the presentation was very pretty.

The French waiter was patient with our large group and really sweet.

I liked the look of the place - very classy and clean - and it was super convenient to get to, right there on Vermont :) Parking is in a lot off the back alley.

  • Pros: Delicious, beautiful food
3 Star Rating: Average

07/11/09

Food OK, very bus place

by Edwin463

It took 45 minutes to get seated. I was hoping food was going to be great. but it was ok. I probably would eat their again.

  • Pros: food ok
  • Cons: long time to wait for table
3 Star Rating: Average

01/01/09

New Years Eve Dinner

by gerry68

Three of us spent New Year's Eve here. My husband and I had the lamb loin wrapped in pistachio pastry. We both felt it was over-cooked and dry. Our third dinner had the breast of duck. I tried a piece and thought it too was over-cooked and dry. The second course of salad was very good with a lot of taste. The first course of potato leek soup was too diluted and not hot enough. The restaurant had run out of the other soup - crab bisque, and possibly added liquid to the potato leek to stretch it out. I reviewed this restaurant about a year ago and felt positive about the food. Perhaps being New Year's Eve the crowd over-whelmed the restaurant. However when you charge $79 a person and add an 18% gratuity, it needs to be good. Our waitress got a $52 tip and was not that good. I will ask if the gratuity is included next New Years.

I probably will go elsewhere next year.

  • Pros: Heather is a great Hostess.
  • Cons: parking
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/20/08

one of the best dinner in a long time

by foodformeandu

been to vermont many times. this time the best so far

the value of the $34.00 menu is incredible.

the cassoulet was the best i had in a long time,

and always great service and the ambience

will go back again and again

  • Pros: food, food, food
  • Cons: none
1 Star Rating: Poor

11/18/08

no! don't go!

by musicrulestheworld

Let me start by saying after my meal here, LITERALLY my food rose through my esophagus into a toilet (citysearch bans the "v--mit" word"). Maybe the scallops were bad. Maybe the cream in the "soft potatoes." was bad. I don't know. But I coughed it up into a toilet. And then I felt fine.

The rest of the dining experience went like this :

I used to live in LA, was in town for the weekend.

Wanted to have a nice dinner with a good friend.

We decided on Vermont after perusing the online menu.

We show up. The menu is completely different than what was on the internet.

STRIKE 1.

My friend ordered from the price fixe menu ($34) which came w. a salad, entree and dessert.

I ordered regular menu.

Both salads were - eh.

STRIKE TWO.

Then the entrees came. Mine was an overly priced scallop and shrimp dish with "soft potato" and fried zucchini blossom. Read GREAT! Tasted...bland at best. Also the nausea began. uh-oh.

My friend's entree was 4 raviolis on greens on a long plate. Looked like an appetizer.

They could tell we were queasy and not happy, so the waiter brought us out a "complimentary" pumpkin cheesecake (which was one of the choices of desserts on my friend's price fixe menu).

The cheescake was dry and not so good.

And we would have picked a different dessert from the price fixe, anyway.

So, we even got ripped on the dessert we actually paid for that was (without choice) presented "complimentary."

YOU ARE OUT.

The total for our two meals and wine with tip was $140.00.

What a waste.

What sickness in my stomach.

A general tip for any major city : if a semi-upscale or upscale restaurant has been open more than two years - AVOID IT. The original chef and management has long since left and they will most likely be serving mediocre food for way too much money.

And you may have the food move from your belly through the mouth to a toilet when you get home.

You will do better with the local taco stand.

  • Pros: silverlake location
  • Cons: food, service

The Details on Vermont Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • good food
  • good service
  • comfortable restaurant
  • truly enjoyed foodlovely experience
  • very nice staff
  • delicious panroasted salmon
  • beautiful ambience
  • favorite dishes
  • simply amazing everything
  • nice small crowd
  • good value
  • clean interior
  • enjoyed lighting
  • excellent northern italian pinot grigio
  • not unusual menu
  • love vermont
  • very good chicken breast
  • all enjoyed poached pear salad
  • nice dinner
  • perfectly dressed green salad
  • great flavors
  • very knowledgeable waiter
  • very nice place
  • amazing drinks
  • clean solid menu
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