Sona

07/15/09

Great meal, lived up to expectations

by lababy at Citysearch

The meal at Sona lived up to all the hype I've heard. The sweet corn chowder started the meal wonderfully, followed by the melt in your mouth beef tenderloin and short ribs. A companion and I split an ounce of the wagyu beef just to try it and it, for me, beat the wagyu at Cut. For dessert definitely try the fried lemon meringue pie. It's unique and flavorful.

Our waiter expertly recommended wines and we all left very full and incredibly satisfied. I would recommend this restaurant without hesitation.

• Pros: attentive service, excellent wine list, incredible food

03/11/09

Well Done!

by JIstrin at Citysearch

We visited Sona for Valentines Day and it was a night to remember. Sona is incredible in that the flavors one experiences are like nothing you have ever had. The desserts were in my oppinion some of the best I have ever had. Estimated Price: $220

• Pros: Skillfull and unique recipes.
• Cons: Small portions

02/15/09

Money Out the Window

by EastCoastKid at Citysearch

Went to Sona for a special occasion where they had a nine-course prefixe. Just as a qualifier, I've eaten at just about every "nice" restaurant in LA as my significant other likes to call herself a "foodie" which makes no sense to me whatsoever. Over nine courses I did not have one thing on my plate that I liked. I ended up giving every last dish to her and left hungry. I've traveled a lot and have eaten at amazing restaurants around the world. I'm more than willing to try new foods, and even exotic dishes. At the end of the day, good food is about tasting good, not what it looks like on a plate and not how exotic the incredients are. This is Sona's problem. The food just doesn't taste good. Sure, the portions were miniscule, which is fine in a nine-course meal, but the dishes that they created were just garbage. Who charges $125 per person and doesn't have any steak on the menu? Don't even think you're getting out the door for $250, either. I had one glass of wine and she had one mixed drink and after the tip and tax I spent almost $400! I asked for a glass of wine that said it cost $11 on the menu, when I got the check it cost $30. I ended up eating rubbery duck and surprisingly tough veal as the main course, but I forced it down. Celery ravioli? Really? Oddly enough, that was one of the few dishes I could tolerate. They served foods that even my girl didn't know what they were. I tried them all and one-by-one they all tasted blech. There are six flavors in each dish and none of them seem to go well together. This place is for people who take themselves (and food) waaay too seriously and will think something tastes good only because they paid so much for it. When I walked out of that place I felt totally cheated and wished I had spent the money on anything else. The "foodies" can throw their money away at this place.

• Pros: Decent service, great wine list
• Cons: Awful food, strange dishes, overpriced, bait and switch with wine

12/18/08

AMAZING-- the experience you've been looking for!!!!

by wowLA at Citysearch

This place was perfect. It was like an LA secret. Perfect for our date, and I would love to go back for business meetings or a holiday party. They have a private room that scream, perfect high end party!!!

The food was mind- blowing, the desserts were creative. Everything on our 9 course dinner, was plated on a different type of plate.

Staff was attractive and kind. Everyone must try this place.

• Pros: EVERYTHING
• Cons: It was pricey, but you leave full and feeling saucy!!!!

Transcendent cuisine served in an austere, Zen-inspired space.

by Contributor at Citysearch

Arguably L.A.'s most acclaimed restaurant, Sona is a bit of an anomaly. After all, in a city where it's more about style than substance, this disarmingly simple space tantalizes the eye with not much more than a bubbling stone fountain and a candlelit bar. The chilly dining room with unadorned, brushed concrete walls and a minimalist look, feels more like a stark sushi bar than a luxurious dining hideaway--a reminder that the focus here is squarely on the food. Classically trained chef David Myers' superlative menu meshes fresh seasonal ingredients with culinary creativity. First courses blend textures and flavors in unexpected ways, such as creamy macaroni with crispy, succulent sweetbreads and foie gras terrine with apple butter and pine nut vinaigrette that's simultaneously savory and buttery. Second courses range from Kobe steak paired with a bundle of smoky, melt-in-your-mouth short ribs, to a sweet duck breast draped over mildly grilled eggplant and a tangy brown mustard sauce. To finish, there a plenty of options, including desserts like a chocolate brioche pudding topped with caramelized bananas and macadamia malted ice cream. Of course, all of this high-end eating is not without its price. Appropriately, service is polite and doting--it's nice to be spoiled.

08/12/08

Pure art

by primrose at Citysearch

If you are going to a restaurant for the food - not the scene or to be seen ( sorry half of my friends belongs to that category ) you do not want to miss this place . The food is absolute fantastic ! .We have been there several times and we are absolute blown away every time . The service - the food - the AMAZING desserts from Michelle Myers ( during the day enjoy Boule across the street ) . The only minus - the room - its a small quiet room - Im sure many will enjoy this - but a bit to quite for us! .

Want more noise and party and still enjoy David Myers incredible food - try Comme ca

07/29/08

Truly the BEST!

by lafoodieatlarge at Citysearch

I will make this short and sweet. I have eaten at Sona over ten times over the year I have lived in Los Angeles (previously lived in NYC, London and New Orleans-all food mecca's). This is the BEST restaurant I have ever had the pleasure to dine. I have been to many extraordinary restaurants around the world, from the French Laundry in Yountville to Louis XV in Monte Carlo and many many more. David Myers is a genius and has perfected the dining experience. Bravo!

06/14/08

SONA

by yannelly at Citysearch

The best Dinning Experience. I took my girlfriend for a romantic dinner. We had an amazing experience. The food was great.

05/18/08

Yes, Sona IS that good!

by LisaShafer at Citysearch

For those of you who are saying that Sona isn't an amazing experience- you obviously don't dine at upscale restaurants very often! My husband and I were visiting from out of state and ate at Sona for our anniversary and it was, hands down, THE best dining experience we've ever had. Chef Myers and his staff were courteous, VERY educated in the food they served us, and so accommodating. We each had the six course tasting menu, and Chef Myers sent us several extra courses, along with champagne, as it was a special occasion for us. I've been to many fine dining establishments in NYC, LA and other large cities that are known for great food, and Sona tops my list. I've followed Chef Myers career for several years, and there's a REASON he is Los Angeles ONLY Michelin 5 star rated chef, and he definitely proved himself on the night we visited. I highly recommend Sona and give it 5 out of 5 stars.

• Pros: Great food, high profile chef, tasting menu, superb wine list
• Cons: nothing!

05/12/08

What a JOKE!!

by zenbaby191 at Citysearch

I celebrated my birthday at this suspiciously five star rated restaurant and I must say that I (and everyone else in my party) was thoroughly disappointed! The menu was totally lame and unoriginal. There was absolutely nothing creative about the six and nine course prix-fixe menus. We had the six course menu and the first dish brought out was inherently only "a dish," save for the tiny speck of food centered in the plate. I'm serious one would need to bring a magnifying glass to see the portion. I don't even know what the dish was exactly but I think they were trying to recreate the stuffed zucchini flower, which was absolutely bland. Then they brought out some sashimi which at this point they introduced gender specific dishes. I was served seared ahi-tuna with apple compote. YUCK!! Then they brought out baked cod with miso sauce (wow I've never seen that before). This was followed by venison which required the consumption of copious amounts of water due to the ridiculously high sodium content. Then this was followed by two desserts. A fruit dish and two little scoops of freakin' ice cream! Now I'm no professional food critic but I would predict that this establishment will be going out of business quite soon, unless they can get some more celebrities to endorse the garbage they call food. Please, stay away from this restaurant as it is an expensive joke. You for sure won't be laughing.

• Pros: Absolutely nothing
• Cons: Service, food, experience, cost