Very tasty but limited menu--nothing out of the ordinary. In spite of asking several times, unable to get water refills. Also, much anxiety-inducing period when their table credit card reader kept rejecting our card which ultimately was their issue and apparently they knew that but didn't warn us. But I still love this place and look forward to their ever-rotating chef/menu.
rita
Great outdoor eating experience before going to a show at the Ahmanson. Service is greatly improved and food is always good. OMG the fiori di zucca is delicious. I'll be back while Italian chef is in the kitchen
Lisa
Beautiful pre-theater dining experience, seated under the stars. We arrived two hours before show time. The octopus and squash blossoms were excellent starters before our beautifully cooked salmon entree. The waiter was very cooperative during the ordering process by asking our theater time. Our entree did come a little sooner than desired...just having taken a couple bites of our starters - so maybe a little too eager to get us to our show on time.
Casey
Great food. Mediocre service...nearly every time. We only got half of our food. Same for the next table. I think this place is a training ground for wait staff maybe? If so, that's cool, but it'd be nice if that was just made explicit.
JoAnna
We enjoy Abernethy's for the changing menu and proximity to the Music Center offerings. This particular iteration (Italian) is very good. The staff do well managing the crowds who all arrive at the same time and depart to the various performance venues. We appreciate their professionalism.
Jerry
Limitede menu, but the food is amazing asids the service... Best location if your attending a performance at the Music Center or Ahmonson..
Michael
I've been here quite few times and I really like the idea of changing the chefs. Regardless of the menu I've always thought the food was quite good and very creative. Last night's dinner was excellent. The steak was great, side salad and vegetables were very tasty. My only issue was the risotto came out looking like a bowl of breakfast oatmeal. I think it would have looked a bit more appetizing if they had sprinkled a few diced mushrooms on top to make it look more appetizing. Unfortunately, every time I've dined here the service has been so slow I've never gotten to eat a complete meal. Our previous meal ended with us having to leave before one of the entrees came out. This past time, I made a reservation at 615pm for a 730 curtain. We got there and were seated by 6. Our entrees barely made the table by 7 and that was after letting the staff know we had a 730 curtain. Obviously dessert was out of the question given the time frame and I probably would have gotten some wine with dinner had anyone stopped by the table and asked. We easily would have spent over another $100 for this meal had the service been better. The staff does seem really nice, and I'm not sure why these glitches keep happening but I think at this point, it's time to look elsewhere for a meal when I'm at the Music Center. I'm sorry about this because the food has always been good and if I was the chef I'd be very concerned about how my food was being represented. I just don't want to rush when I'm out for the evening.
Janet
My friends and I like to dine at Abernethy's prior to attending shows at the Taper and Ahmanson. It is easy to make reservations and we are always seated promptly - the theaters are super close so it's the best location for dining. We are really enjoying the guest chefs. This time it was Italian cuisine and everything was prepared perfectly, and portions are generous. Service was attentive and prices are fair.
Genni
We had a lovely experience at Abernethy's ! Our server was gracious and attentive and the chef made a special effort to honor my wishes regarding the menu. The food was delicious and we loved being there prior to our visit to The Mark Taper Forum.
Dane
Just really bad service and food quality uneven. Sad because great for pre-show and some things were delicious
The entire wait staff was polite, attentive and made great recommendations. We LOVED everything we ate! Caviar pasta! Bruschetta! Crispy Brussels sprouts! Arugula and berry salad! Mushroom risotto! And the Berry Panna Cotta was amazing. Can't wait to return and try everything else on the menu.
Helen
We were not in a hurry for a show, so all was calm and enjoyable. The food was good, not outstanding but fine for our casual time. The wait staff was excellent and the place, inside was perfect with views of the Music Center Plaza. Wine mark up was high. It is now Italian and the pasta and Zucchini blossoms were very tasty. We would go back!
Terri
Our reservation was immediately after a show. The restaurant was not ready for us; service slow. Ran out of spoons for dessert. Italian food mediocre. My salad had no dressing on It: the salmon was dry; not enough sauce on the pasta.
sue
They were very accommodating to me in regards to running just a little bit late after a show I saw downtown. The waiter was nice enough, but I think was stretched too thin. The runner did more work than the Waiter, in my opinion. The runner brought me extra items I asked for , although I had to ask the maître D for my items, because the runner got distracted and was busy. The waiter didn't come over to check on me until it looked like I finished my food , which I think was a little bit too late. That's my only criticism. The food was good, but I think it was too pricey, however, it was convenient because of the location between the Amonsen and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. So I knew I was gonna pay for that. Overall, I would say the experience was good, and very convenient location .
Adrienne
Love the new menu. I don't think they have done Italian food in a long time and this is excellent.
Very tasty but limited menu--nothing out of the ordinary. In spite of asking several times, unable to get water refills. Also, much anxiety-inducing period when their table credit card reader kept rejecting our card which ultimately was their issue and apparently they knew that but didn't warn us. But I still love this place and look forward to their ever-rotating chef/menu.
Great outdoor eating experience before going to a show at the Ahmanson. Service is greatly improved and food is always good. OMG the fiori di zucca is delicious. I'll be back while Italian chef is in the kitchen
Beautiful pre-theater dining experience, seated under the stars. We arrived two hours before show time. The octopus and squash blossoms were excellent starters before our beautifully cooked salmon entree. The waiter was very cooperative during the ordering process by asking our theater time. Our entree did come a little sooner than desired...just having taken a couple bites of our starters - so maybe a little too eager to get us to our show on time.
Great food. Mediocre service...nearly every time. We only got half of our food. Same for the next table. I think this place is a training ground for wait staff maybe? If so, that's cool, but it'd be nice if that was just made explicit.
We enjoy Abernethy's for the changing menu and proximity to the Music Center offerings. This particular iteration (Italian) is very good. The staff do well managing the crowds who all arrive at the same time and depart to the various performance venues. We appreciate their professionalism.
Limitede menu, but the food is amazing asids the service... Best location if your attending a performance at the Music Center or Ahmonson..
I've been here quite few times and I really like the idea of changing the chefs. Regardless of the menu I've always thought the food was quite good and very creative. Last night's dinner was excellent. The steak was great, side salad and vegetables were very tasty. My only issue was the risotto came out looking like a bowl of breakfast oatmeal. I think it would have looked a bit more appetizing if they had sprinkled a few diced mushrooms on top to make it look more appetizing. Unfortunately, every time I've dined here the service has been so slow I've never gotten to eat a complete meal. Our previous meal ended with us having to leave before one of the entrees came out. This past time, I made a reservation at 615pm for a 730 curtain. We got there and were seated by 6. Our entrees barely made the table by 7 and that was after letting the staff know we had a 730 curtain. Obviously dessert was out of the question given the time frame and I probably would have gotten some wine with dinner had anyone stopped by the table and asked. We easily would have spent over another $100 for this meal had the service been better. The staff does seem really nice, and I'm not sure why these glitches keep happening but I think at this point, it's time to look elsewhere for a meal when I'm at the Music Center. I'm sorry about this because the food has always been good and if I was the chef I'd be very concerned about how my food was being represented. I just don't want to rush when I'm out for the evening.
My friends and I like to dine at Abernethy's prior to attending shows at the Taper and Ahmanson. It is easy to make reservations and we are always seated promptly - the theaters are super close so it's the best location for dining. We are really enjoying the guest chefs. This time it was Italian cuisine and everything was prepared perfectly, and portions are generous. Service was attentive and prices are fair.
We had a lovely experience at Abernethy's ! Our server was gracious and attentive and the chef made a special effort to honor my wishes regarding the menu. The food was delicious and we loved being there prior to our visit to The Mark Taper Forum.
Just really bad service and food quality uneven. Sad because great for pre-show and some things were delicious
Restaurantji Recommends
The entire wait staff was polite, attentive and made great recommendations. We LOVED everything we ate! Caviar pasta! Bruschetta! Crispy Brussels sprouts! Arugula and berry salad! Mushroom risotto! And the Berry Panna Cotta was amazing. Can't wait to return and try everything else on the menu.
We were not in a hurry for a show, so all was calm and enjoyable. The food was good, not outstanding but fine for our casual time. The wait staff was excellent and the place, inside was perfect with views of the Music Center Plaza. Wine mark up was high. It is now Italian and the pasta and Zucchini blossoms were very tasty. We would go back!
Our reservation was immediately after a show. The restaurant was not ready for us; service slow. Ran out of spoons for dessert. Italian food mediocre. My salad had no dressing on It: the salmon was dry; not enough sauce on the pasta.
They were very accommodating to me in regards to running just a little bit late after a show I saw downtown. The waiter was nice enough, but I think was stretched too thin. The runner did more work than the Waiter, in my opinion. The runner brought me extra items I asked for , although I had to ask the maître D for my items, because the runner got distracted and was busy. The waiter didn't come over to check on me until it looked like I finished my food , which I think was a little bit too late. That's my only criticism. The food was good, but I think it was too pricey, however, it was convenient because of the location between the Amonsen and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. So I knew I was gonna pay for that. Overall, I would say the experience was good, and very convenient location .
Love the new menu. I don't think they have done Italian food in a long time and this is excellent.
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