Grub

10/24/09

As Always...A Great Experience

by BoothV

I had some friends in from out of town today and made sure to put Grub on our late morning itinerary. It's not the first time I've brought some out-of-towner's to Grub and, as usual, I came out looking like a superstar.Food is always great...server's are always smiling and the ambiance always makes me feel like I've left L.A. for a bit.

Trust me on this one. Grub rocks. :)

• Pros: Food, Service, Environment

10/10/09

Friendly, warm service and excellent food.

by Chris P

I work in Hollywood in production and this is one of my regular lunch spots. It's a great place to bring clients. It's not as stuffy as Ammo and the food is better than the Corner. It's fun and friendly and a waiter the other day noticed that I got a new hat. They really seem to care about service and food. And now they have parking down the block...

• Pros: Awesome sweet crunchy coated bacon! That's right, bacon.
• Cons: Eat outside if you want to talk.It gets a little loud inside

10/09/09

Well Worth The Drive Across Town

by SueAnnJaffarian

Grub has now become my fav spot, even if I have to fight traffic from the West Side to get there. And I've introduced many friends to it. I've had brunch there twice. The french toast was great if you like sweets for breakfast, but I adored the egg scramble with cheese, tomatoes and chunks of their special "sweet and sassy" bacon. The bacon was sweet and sassy and amazing. Had their truffle mac 'n cheese for dinner. It was fabulous. Portions are good size, prices reasonable, menu very interesting take on comfort food.

The acoustics in the dining room can cause it to be very noisy. It's actually quieter outside on the patio.

• Pros: Food, Service, Charm
• Cons: Dining Room Can Be Noisy

04/26/09

Wonderful from start to finish!

by apanicara

We just had Sunday Brunch at Grub and were pleased with, well everything! We had to wait maybe 5 minutes for a table (on a Sunday at 1pm.) The host was so friendly, as was our server. The food came out surprisingly quick and it was delicious! We can't wait to go back for dinner and experience the adorable patio at night!

• Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Service
• Cons: None

03/11/09

Food

by knowsherfood1

I live

10/26/08

Sub-par service, slightly above average food, pricey cofee, dicey neighborhood.

by engeo

Went for breakfast on Sunday morning. Waited about 10 minutes for a waiter after being seated, and the restuarant had approximately 40% empty tables (i.e. not overly busy). No one asked if we wanted coffee, whch should be an immediate question for a weekend breakfast waiter. After finally ordering, the waiter had to come back (about 5 minutes later) to verify the food order, because he did not write the order down the first time. After ordering, food came relatively quickly (a plus) and was hot (also a plus). Overall: food-3 stars out of 5; service-2 stars out of 5. The wait staff needs a few lessons in customer service. I will not return.

• Pros: Off the main drag
• Cons: Poor service

Response from this business

grubgal– January 11, 2009 at 07:43:33 PST

Hi, I'm Betty and I'm one of the owners of Grub Restaurant. I just came across your review and I'd like to offer my sincere apologies for your dissatisfaction with our service. I completely get it. If I went to a place for breakfast and I had to wait that long I'd be pretty pissed too. We have spoken to the waiter about your review and your experience and have been working with him to improve his customer service skills (he has moved up with us from being a busboy). In regards to our coffee, yes, I know it's a bit pricey, but if I can offer an explanation. We have it shipped in from San Francisco, it's a French Roast that we love and we feel is so much better than most "restaurant" coffees. If you would contact me directly at the restaurant I would love to invite you back as my guest to give us another try. We sincerely want to please everyone who makes the trip to come and see us and it's our hopes that they will return.

09/08/08

GREAT service!!!!! DEEEELICIOUS "grub"!!!

by mendolady

Best food in LA, BEST service too!!! a lunch spot not to be missed if living in area or traveling through like I was......tasty tasty tasty!!!!!!!

09/08/08

The best grub in So-Cal!

by CraigHolly

If you are looking for fanciness and a stuck-up atmosphere, this place is not for you. No "pasta a la marinara" or any other weird sounding names. Grub basically sticks to an' All-American' menu but raises it up several notches . I have been to this neighborhood haven several times and I must admit that most of the food is tasty without that artificial taste that comes from prepackaged ingredients. Grub's most outstanding plate on the menu are their famous Friggin' Amazing Croissant French Toast. They are covered in a delicious batter with every single ingredient is a perfect amount; the toast basically melts in your mouth and you can't help but to feel sad they are gone. Of course they were only the appetizer, since our main entree was only waiting for us. I asked for the BBQ sandwich and my friend asked for the Afterschool Special sandwich. Both were delicious and went beyond to what we expected. The BBQ sandwich was specially different, with a tartness that separates the usual sweet bottled condiment to a totally different one that Grub made theirs. The tomato soup was creamy and simply too good for words. I have to say that I have never been disappointed with the food at this restaurant. Equally, the service was efficient and with a reasonable waiting time on the food. We had several refills throughout our long visit the last time, and we simply felt well taken care of. The place gets full during brunch on the weekends, so arrive early to avoid the let-down of a long wait time for a table. Simply a cute little place with excellent food. - An added bonus is that Mrs. Fraser is a sassy former contestant on Top Chef!

• Pros: Great food, atmosphere, beautiful garden, attentive staff.
• Cons: Small place that induces long wait times on occasion

06/19/08

A "Top Chef" in our Heart!

by chefstar

When we found out that Betty - a contestant on Top Chef - had a place right here in town. We made plans to go and experience it. Little did we know so did allot of other people! But, no matter. We waited patiently in the outside area and spoke with many of the other guests. Betty would come out and say her hellos and chat with anyone who had a question or just wanted to say hi. Pet friendly - the little and a few big dogs were here and there outside. After we were seated, the service and food was wonderful. Timing was just right - even though the kitchen and staff felt they took a bit too long. After we told them we didn't mind and were enjoying the whole visit - we got fresh homemade "Thank You" cookies sent to our table after our meal. Prices are good. Atmosphere is just right and the place is not too big to feel lost or forgotten. We will definitely be back!

• Pros: Small comfortable place in a great location.
• Cons: I wish we could have eaten more!

06/16/08

great spinach scramble

by kittyspeaks1

This was my first time at Grub. The food was very good, service was spotty but our nice waitress was overwhelmed since she was the only one working the outside tables on Father's Day! Our order was misplaced, and we waited way too long for it, (over 45 minutes for eggs that take 5 minutes to cook!!) but once it came, the food won me over. I had the spinach mushroom gruyere scramble and it was heaven. the home fried potatoes were perfectly seasoned, but my toasted english muffin was cold when served with the rest of my hot meal. They should have had extra wait staff on Sunday/Father's Day. They should have these kinks worked out by now; where was the owner/chef/top chef contestant? Resting on her laurels? the staff was so nice but clearly over worked-- and therefore the service greatly suffered. This could be my favorite place for brunch if they stepped up the service.

• Pros: Food
• Cons: Service, dirty bathroom