(323) 962-1900

6263 Leland Way
Hollywood, CA 90028 34.0971 -118.3256

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Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA

OFFVINE.COM

Price:

$$$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Group Dining

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Traditional American, Californian

What People Are Saying About Off Vine

Featured Review

Martha Burr

Contributor

The Scene – An eclectic mix of families and industry hipsters settle in for dinner at this gorgeously restored Craftsman gem, with beamed ceilings, glass built-ins and a working fireplace. There's also an utterly charming front porch shaded by vines, and a romantic patio that twinkles with white lights and candles. – – The Food – The California-style menu is fairly standard, including Dungeness crab cakes and deftly grilled eggplant and red peppers that are light and fresh, served with creamy goat cheese fritters. Entrees arrive in generous portions, and the sides are…

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Off Vine also hosts private parties. Call for more information.
ambiance
98.61000061035156% positive
  1. Excellent food, homey and elegant atmosphere
  2. great location
  3. The ambience is perfect, whether you are eating inside or outside.
  4. was looking for a nice, romantic, but not overpirced place to take my boyfriend to dinner.
  5. Perfect for a romantic meal or Sunday brunch.
  6. Got inside and the atmosphere was great!
  7. Great service, wonderful food, beautiful ambiance.
  8. Nice atmosphere, decent food.
  9. Its really comfortable and classy and different, not like most of the other hollywood restaurants now that all look the same.
  10. Since the place is in a cozy bungalow, they should revamp the menu to be even more comfort-oriented, like adding a great mac n' cheese, for example.
  11. Loved the food and such a relaxing, romantic setting.
  12. The food is always great and the staff and ambience are first rate.
  13. Nice atmosphere.
  14. Highly recommended for a romantic date or for a fun lunch/dinner with friends.
  15. Once again, we were momentarily fooled by the rave reviews, the beautiful decor, the friendly waitstaff and the cozy ambience -- we thought to ourselves "this one has to be good!
  16. Great atmosphere, service and FOOD!
  17. The ambience is so welcoming and the food is delicious.
  18. Although I don't know if I'll be back, I had a great experience here and enjoyed my meal and the garden-like atmosphere.
  19. Great service, ambiance, and location (near the heart of Hollywood) make this place a great date place.
  20. The atmosphere was nice, and on warm evening, you are able to dine under the stars in the front patio.
  21. Quiet and charming, the setting inside and out make dining a comfortable experience.
  22. Good service, excellent location, and quaint atmosphere.
  23. The atmosphere is so beautiful that I literally did everything I could to lie to myself about the food.
  24. But since the location is really nice I still recommend it.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. Great bargain also, with four people, appetizers, two bottles of wine and dessert we were still under $225 with tip!
  2. The meat was bland and over-cooked, the vegetables soggy and their famous chocolate souffle was like something out of a cheap cake mix.
  3. We were recommended the chocloate souffle for dessert and it was the most bland dessert I'd had.
  4. The desserts are amazing.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Great bargain also, with four people, appetizers, two bottles of wine and dessert we were still under $225 with tip!
  2. If you do eat here, drink a good two glasses of wine before dinner.
  3. They have a huge selection of wines by the glass and by the bottle - great prices.
  4. The food is wonderful, I had the seared Ahi and the wine list is small but well-chosen.
  5. The food was good (although I wasn't too crazy about the carrot puree), and the server was able to recommend a delicious rose (although she forgot to ask if we wanted a different wine with dinner - my duck kind of overpowered the light wine).
  6. They have a decent wine list (not too overpriced) and good food.
food quality
92.55000114440918% positive
  1. All that being said, the food really isn't that yummy.
  2. Great food, great people!
  3. Although I don't know if I'll be back, I had a great experience here and enjoyed my meal and the garden-like atmosphere.
  4. To really impress your date it might not be the best place because the food is only average.
  5. French toast was decent thick moist slices of nutty raisin bread and the breakfast quesadilla is better than most, with duck sausage and fluffy scrambled egg fillings.
  6. Would recommend going for the cutesy, cottage appeal, but honestly, the food at the Ivy is much better.
  7. I've been here twice and both times the food was incredible.
  8. Salad dishes are plenty of food for lunch and every day there are a number of fresh seafood specials.
  9. ate here a few times and had some tasty meals.
  10. Whoever wrote that the bread was great didn't go with us - cut up sections of store-bought bagels is what we got.
  11. did more work attempting to cut the meat than I care to do when out for an enjoyable evening.
  12. The food was superb.
  13. Wife had the curry chicken salad which was good, but small.
  14. had the Blackened Salmon salad which was very good.
  15. had a great meal and a great time!
  16. The mashed potatoes were good but have a striking resemblance to Boston Market.
  17. Excellent food, homey and elegant atmosphere
  18. The Blackened Chicken Salad here is fantastic, so is the bread!
  19. Absolutely beautiful, so much so I spent the entire evening trying to convince myself that the food is good, which it is not.
  20. Loved the food and such a relaxing, romantic setting.
  21. The service is impeccable and I've always had very good food.
  22. The house salad is tasty and the specials are usually well worth the price.
  23. the food was so great and almost guilt-free because it was healthy, flavorful and plentiful.
  24. Nice atmosphere, decent food.
  25. My dining companions have always enjoyed their meal, but always comment on how good my salad looks.
  26. However, I always fall back on the cobb salad - the salad is simply outstanding.
  27. haven't been there for dinner, but the lunch menu is fantastic, with a number of creative salads, sandwhiches and fish dishes.
  28. had pork chops, which were a lot of bone and gristle hidden under cold mushed apples that tasted like Mott's Apple Sauce.
  29. The food is always great and the staff and ambience are first rate.
  30. The food is wonderful, I had the seared Ahi and the wine list is small but well-chosen.
  31. They have a decent wine list (not too overpriced) and good food.
  32. The food was good (although I wasn't too crazy about the carrot puree), and the server was able to recommend a delicious rose (although she forgot to ask if we wanted a different wine with dinner - my duck kind of overpowered the light wine).
  33. The food was delicious.
  34. think some of the best food you will EVER TASTE!
  35. Great service, wonderful food, beautiful ambiance.
  36. We ended up ordering the 3 eggs plate (with meat and potatoes) for me, a gourmet chicken salad for her, and a mimosa each, The food was not horrible by any means, but it was far less than spectacular.
  37. The atmosphere is so beautiful that I literally did everything I could to lie to myself about the food.
  38. It's tucked away from the busy intersection and provides outstanding food and the spe.
  39. The food is great and has something for everyone.
  40. The meat was bland and over-cooked, the vegetables soggy and their famous chocolate souffle was like something out of a cheap cake mix.
  41. The ambience is so welcoming and the food is delicious.
  42. Perfect for a romantic meal or Sunday brunch.
  43. The bread is nice, too.
  44. Mediocre food
  45. Great food, outstanding staff and the most charming owners (they should have a TV show!)
  46. The waitress was very attentive, she knew we were going to a show so she made sure our meal was done and the check was paid in time to walk to the show.
  47. They have been wonderful to my mom (who I always go with), always seating her even in a rush, and the food has always been great.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. There's nothing revolutionary going on in the kitchen here, but that's not a bad thing - this is a great place for a first date, or an unadventurous eater, since most of the menu items are familiar and comforting.
  2. Tried the sun brunch, had pretty good selections.
  3. Since the place is in a cozy bungalow, they should revamp the menu to be even more comfort-oriented, like adding a great mac n' cheese, for example.
  4. haven't been there for dinner, but the lunch menu is fantastic, with a number of creative salads, sandwhiches and fish dishes.
  5. They have a huge selection of wines by the glass and by the bottle - great prices.
overall
85.9000015258789% positive
  1. I'm definitly going back, maybe nextime with friends - because it also seems like a great place to celebrate a birthday with a group of people!
  2. Whoever wrote that the bread was great didn't go with us - cut up sections of store-bought bagels is what we got.
  3. Off Vine is my favorite restaurant.
  4. This is my favorite restaurant in L.A. It's a little pricey, but I like to go there for special occasions or just to treat myself.
  5. To really impress your date it might not be the best place because the food is only average.
  6. If you have an important business lunch, Off Vine is a great place to go.
  7. This is now my newest favorite restaurant.
  8. was looking for a nice, romantic, but not overpirced place to take my boyfriend to dinner.
  9. The restaurant is very cosy and a surprise in that neighbourhood - a great place to hang out with friends or a date.
  10. There's nothing revolutionary going on in the kitchen here, but that's not a bad thing - this is a great place for a first date, or an unadventurous eater, since most of the menu items are familiar and comforting.
  11. Great service, ambiance, and location (near the heart of Hollywood) make this place a great date place.
  12. If you have a family with older kids that are respectful and polite it would be a nice place to have a nice family dinner.
  13. will miss my favorite restaurant.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. Although I don't know if I'll be back, I had a great experience here and enjoyed my meal and the garden-like atmosphere.
service
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. The waitress was very attentive, she knew we were going to a show so she made sure our meal was done and the check was paid in time to walk to the show.
  2. I'm definitly going back, maybe nextime with friends - because it also seems like a great place to celebrate a birthday with a group of people!
  3. The food was good (although I wasn't too crazy about the carrot puree), and the server was able to recommend a delicious rose (although she forgot to ask if we wanted a different wine with dinner - my duck kind of overpowered the light wine).
  4. Once again, we were momentarily fooled by the rave reviews, the beautiful decor, the friendly waitstaff and the cozy ambience -- we thought to ourselves "this one has to be good!
  5. Great bargain also, with four people, appetizers, two bottles of wine and dessert we were still under $225 with tip!
  6. The atmoshphere is homey but elegant, the wait staff friendly but discreet.
  7. I've been going to Off Vine for over 2 year and besides the slow service I've usually had decent experiences, however after getting sick, I am NEVER going there again.
  8. Great food, outstanding staff and the most charming owners (they should have a TV show!)
  9. Good service, excellent location, and quaint atmosphere.
  10. The service is impeccable and I've always had very good food.
  11. Great service, wonderful food, beautiful ambiance.
  12. The service was excellent, friendly and funny.
  13. The food is always great and the staff and ambience are first rate.
  14. Great food, great people!
  15. Great atmosphere, service and FOOD!
  16. The servers were really friendly and the music was cool.
  17. Great service, ambiance, and location (near the heart of Hollywood) make this place a great date place.
  18. The staff are friendly and professional, and although the restaurant was crowded, they were able to seat us on a Friday night even though we didn't have a reservation.
value
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. This is my favorite restaurant in L.A. It's a little pricey, but I like to go there for special occasions or just to treat myself.
  2. Flavors are outstanding and the portions are huge.
  3. They have a decent wine list (not too overpriced) and good food.
  4. They have a huge selection of wines by the glass and by the bottle - great prices.
  5. The meat was bland and over-cooked, the vegetables soggy and their famous chocolate souffle was like something out of a cheap cake mix.
  6. And all this at a still affordable price.
  7. The house salad is tasty and the specials are usually well worth the price.
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. I've been going to Off Vine for over 2 year and besides the slow service I've usually had decent experiences, however after getting sick, I am NEVER going there again.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/25/10

so nice to have OffVine back

by anthony667 at Citysearch

Went to OffVine and was happy that it looks just like it did, but better. Its a hidden gem in Hollywood. Loved the food and such a relaxing, romantic setting.

  • Pros: outside garden seating, great food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/25/10

OffVine is back!!

by jb1gf2 at Citysearch

OffVine is open for business again and looking better than ever! They have the same chef and owners and the place is as charming as always, more so. They have a great deal on Monday nights....half price menu, a great deal! The brunches are on saturday and sunday, with bottomless champagne! Sit outside in the garden!

  • Pros: beautiful craftsman house, great food and service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/28/08

off vine i'll miss you, come back soon!

by lafiera at Citysearch

off vine is gone! my husband and i are soo very sad to hear that our favorite resturant is gone. we have been going to off vine since day one, we always had a great time and were always welcomed at the door as if we were family. the food was so great and almost guilt-free because it was healthy, flavorful and plentiful. the souffles were to die for! our hearts are broken. we love you all and you are all in our prayers. hope you come back very soon!

  • Pros: great souffles
  • Cons: uni=sex bathroom
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/28/08

GONE :(

by tyguy81 at Citysearch

Off Vine caught on fire last night and and, while not burned to the ground, is pretty much irrepairably damaged. I will miss my favorite restaurant.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/05/08

Romantic bungalow - a hidden gem

by citrusave at Citysearch

This is my favorite restaurant in L.A. It's a little pricey, but I like to go there for special occasions or just to treat myself. The atmosphere is truly special. The service is impeccable and I've always had very good food. It's a cheery spot for breakfast or lunch and turns more romantic at night. Take a date or your mom, either will be impressed!

  • Pros: Service, Atmosphere
  • Cons: Location - but it's a fun surprise beyond the gate and you forget the bad neighborhood.

The Details on Off Vine

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • great date place
  • great service
  • favorite little restaurant
  • love joint
  • friendly wait staff
  • great family dinner
  • comfortable experience
  • great date spot
  • romantic meal
  • great location
  • small curry chicken salad
  • great price
  • not best place
  • romantic sunday brunch
  • cozy ambience
  • nice bread
  • enjoyable evening
  • romantic bungalow
  • loved setting
  • recommended chocloate souffle
  • good glasses
  • nice gardenlike atmosphere
  • huge portions
  • pricey la

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