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(310) 470-1539
10850 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90064
34.039999
-118.42874
Neighborhoods: West Los Angeles, West LA
added by Mar Yvette
Last updated 12.07.09
What People Are Saying About Westside Tavern
The Editor
Mar Yvette
Citysearch
We know what you're thinking. Food in a mall?? Yeah, we thought the same thing. But don't hold this relaxed culinary find's location against it. First of all, the sleek wood and metal entrance is the first clue that this place is not your average mall joint. Secondly, once you grab a seat at one of the numerous leather booths, window-side wood tables or stools at the 50-foot walnut bar, you'll realize just how far you've come from a subpar food court experience. Then there's the menu. Best described in three words--seasonal, reasonable and accessible--the fare here has a clear gourmet slant…
08/15/09
Exceptional Everything!
by beachcruiser at Citysearch
Judging by the crowds here, it seems that everyone knows about and is enjoying Westside Tavern. We stopped in on a busy Friday and managed a spot at the bar. I'm so used to bad service that I wasn't expecting to be treated so quickly, courteously and efficiently. We started with the Cucumber and Blackberry cocktail - they were beautifully prepared, delicious and a steal at $10 (Places like Varnish are charging double for the same drink). We then ordered the pan seared halibut entree and a side of roasted beets with ricotta. The halibut came with pesto on top that is the BEST I've ever had. My girlfriend and I were looking at each other everytime we took a bite - we couldn't believe how good the food tasted. The side dish was exceptional as well. The prices here are an absolute bargain for what you get. I thought this place was going to be Houston's-esque but WT wins in a first-round knock-out. Not even close. We are already planning a return. It's right below the best movie theater in LA (Landmark), and you get an educated, upscale crowd. No riff raff, no LA attitude - just good times.
- Pros: Food, price, people, drinks, service, location, parking
- Cons: Didn't encounter one
08/01/09
Great place for dinner then a movie
by abraz at Citysearch
We live on the Westside and when we want to see a movie, we almost always go to the Landmark Theater and have dinner at Westside Tavern first - I think this may be the best 1-2-Punch around. The beer list is big and good, and plenty on tap (Pranqster). The food is delicious. The price is right - you can't miss.
- Pros: location, food, staff, scene, beer list
- Cons: crowded at times
07/20/09
definitely a good addition to the pedestrian mall.
by butthugger at Citysearch
This was a pit stop while waiting for friends to see a movie at the Landmark. Nice, modern decor with lots of dark wood. Massively long bar that stretched pretty much the length of the dining room, comfy booths that also seemed private despite the size. There was also an area by the window looking out on to Pico blvd. for people to check out passerbys. All in all the ambiance lends itself to intimate conversations, not loud raucous shenanigans.
Had a few beers while waiting for friends and the bartender was very accommodating letting me try samplings of the beers on tap. Also he was knowledgeable of the different beers, taste and characteristics in order to find beers that were to my tastes.
This is a definite recommendation. However, haven't had the chance to actually sit down and have a meal here so no reviews on service and food yet.
- Pros: Nice atmosphere, good spacing and decor
- Cons: Only had drinks, so no cons atm.
The Details on Westside Tavern
Know Before You Go:
The bar stays open later than the restaurant. Sun-Wed 11am-11pm and Thu-Sat 11am-12am.
