The space is lovely, the service good, and the food was marvelous. Opt for patio seating (if available and weather allows). Though you won’t be too upset if you can’t- the interior is lush. HH available only at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Arya K
My favorite spot in Highland park with a great location and cute balcony seating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yurina Melara
It's a bit pricey, but it's worth it. Food and drinks are divine. I went to celebrate my birthday with my girlfriends and we had a great time. A week later, I went back for a date with my husband, and had a wonderful time. Can't go wrong with this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristen Chin
I will be coming back to this place. Great location if you’re wanting to show people around from out of town, or dine out in style with inspiring flavors! Everything we had was incredibly delicious! 1) Whipped feta was so creamy and the pita hot and soft. Delightful appetizer to the point where we asked them to leave the dish so we could sop up all the remnants of feta 😂 2) Hallumi salad - refreshing, savory, beautiful 3) Beef Kafta - so tender and flavorful 4) Chicken Schnitzel - A TABLE FAVORITE ❤️ comes with salads and slaw to top off and 3 sauces that tasted excellent when combined altogether. 5) Mussels with Thai coconut flavors - THIS WAS MY FAVORITE ❤️ could have enjoyed more of this buttery toasted bread with the sauce all night 6) Japanese Sweet potatoes - carmelized crisp parts were incredible. Slight kick and zest to it - ALSO A FAVORITE 7) Pork Belly with picked radish
Parking was easy in the metered lot across the street $0.80/hr (what a steal in LA) and free 2hr street parking available as well on the side street. Definitely coming back and thought it would make an excellent gift for someone too!
Oh and Sundays and Mondays they had a jazz pianist with an upright bassist. It was perfect ambiance for dinner conversation with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus and Pita, Seared Halloumi Salad
Olivia Hanley
Wow. Delicious. Really great ambiance and amazing vegetarian food. There is also good meat, I’m told. The halloumi cheese was delicious. The carrots were amazing. Interesting baba ghanoush - not what you expect… Fun bar, and nice patio tables.
Consistently the best dining experience in LA. I’ve been to Checker for every special occasion and regular occasion since 2022. I was making yet another reservation and realized I’m way overdue for a review!
It just hits on every level. The food only gets better as they iterate on the menu, the atmosphere is perfect at every time of day, the staff is great. They just nail it. It doesn’t get old. Huge thank you for all the amazing experiences, cheers to many more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Lewis
Dope. Killer cocktails and everything I've had on the menu absolutely slaps.
Cole Edwards
Small but interesting menu, all food was well seasoned however the meat was a little dry /over cooked. Our drinks were so good and recommend the non alcoholic mocktail as well as the alcohol ones. The eggplant dip and fluffy hot pita was so good. The passion fruit sorbet was really a granita. It was very delicious in a pool of coconut cream tapioca. Very unusual with surprising flavors. The restais very beautiful and our server was so nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baba Ganoush
Huong Dung Thi Nguyen
Amazing experience! Food was super delicious, service was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Na'ama L
What an absolute hidden gem. From incredible food (definitely don’t skip the hummus, feta or sweet potatoes), to the delicious drinks (the pain killer inspired slushy they have on tap right now??? Unreal.) and the overall atmosphere, this place is magic. I haven’t seen hospitality this good in a long time. We sat at the bar and both Josh and Brandy were phenomenal. When asked about what was in the slushy, Josh immediately brought a taste without us asking. Brandy was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and the space in general. They have a live jazz band Sundays/Mondays and on other nights they have a DJ. A really special experience overall.
Really tasty and interesting food. Drinks were great. Atmosphere was upbeat and fun. Service was efficient and caring. Will 100% be coming back here to try other dishes and drinks.
Had the best time at Checker Hall for my birthday dinner! Every dish we ordered was absolutely incredible fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our server was not only super helpful with recommendations but also brought such a fun, upbeat energy to the night. The vibes overall were spot on, great music, warm lighting, and just the right amount of buzz in the room. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. I’ll definitely be back!
Rory Emery
Food was fantastic! Cocktails were great… service even better. A great evening with a few friends. We will be back!
The space is lovely, the service good, and the food was marvelous. Opt for patio seating (if available and weather allows). Though you won’t be too upset if you can’t- the interior is lush. HH available only at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
My favorite spot in Highland park with a great location and cute balcony seating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a bit pricey, but it's worth it. Food and drinks are divine. I went to celebrate my birthday with my girlfriends and we had a great time. A week later, I went back for a date with my husband, and had a wonderful time. Can't go wrong with this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I will be coming back to this place. Great location if you’re wanting to show people around from out of town, or dine out in style with inspiring flavors! Everything we had was incredibly delicious!
1) Whipped feta was so creamy and the pita hot and soft. Delightful appetizer to the point where we asked them to leave the dish so we could sop up all the remnants of feta 😂
2) Hallumi salad - refreshing, savory, beautiful
3) Beef Kafta - so tender and flavorful
4) Chicken Schnitzel - A TABLE FAVORITE ❤️ comes with salads and slaw to top off and 3 sauces that tasted excellent when combined altogether.
5) Mussels with Thai coconut flavors - THIS WAS MY FAVORITE ❤️ could have enjoyed more of this buttery toasted bread with the sauce all night
6) Japanese Sweet potatoes - carmelized crisp parts were incredible. Slight kick and zest to it - ALSO A FAVORITE
7) Pork Belly with picked radish
Parking was easy in the metered lot across the street $0.80/hr (what a steal in LA) and free 2hr street parking available as well on the side street. Definitely coming back and thought it would make an excellent gift for someone too!
Oh and Sundays and Mondays they had a jazz pianist with an upright bassist. It was perfect ambiance for dinner conversation with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus and Pita, Seared Halloumi Salad
Wow. Delicious. Really great ambiance and amazing vegetarian food. There is also good meat, I’m told. The halloumi cheese was delicious. The carrots were amazing. Interesting baba ghanoush - not what you expect… Fun bar, and nice patio tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Halloumi Salad, Roasted Harissa Carrots
Consistently the best dining experience in LA. I’ve been to Checker for every special occasion and regular occasion since 2022. I was making yet another reservation and realized I’m way overdue for a review!
It just hits on every level. The food only gets better as they iterate on the menu, the atmosphere is perfect at every time of day, the staff is great. They just nail it. It doesn’t get old. Huge thank you for all the amazing experiences, cheers to many more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dope. Killer cocktails and everything I've had on the menu absolutely slaps.
Small but interesting menu, all food was well seasoned however the meat was a little dry /over cooked. Our drinks were so good and recommend the non alcoholic mocktail as well as the alcohol ones. The eggplant dip and fluffy hot pita was so good. The passion fruit sorbet was really a granita. It was very delicious in a pool of coconut cream tapioca. Very unusual with surprising flavors. The restais very beautiful and our server was so nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baba Ganoush
Amazing experience! Food was super delicious, service was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an absolute hidden gem. From incredible food (definitely don’t skip the hummus, feta or sweet potatoes), to the delicious drinks (the pain killer inspired slushy they have on tap right now??? Unreal.) and the overall atmosphere, this place is magic. I haven’t seen hospitality this good in a long time. We sat at the bar and both Josh and Brandy were phenomenal. When asked about what was in the slushy, Josh immediately brought a taste without us asking. Brandy was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and the space in general. They have a live jazz band Sundays/Mondays and on other nights they have a DJ. A really special experience overall.
Recommended dishes: Hummus and Pita
Restaurantji Recommends
Food, service, and atmosphere were great!
10/10 on everything!
Meghan & KC were amazing!
Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Cake
Really tasty and interesting food. Drinks were great. Atmosphere was upbeat and fun. Service was efficient and caring. Will 100% be coming back here to try other dishes and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hummus and Pita, Fries, Seared Halloumi Salad, Flaming Cheese Skewer
Awesome space! Good good & drinks!
Had the best time at Checker Hall for my birthday dinner! Every dish we ordered was absolutely incredible fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our server was not only super helpful with recommendations but also brought such a fun, upbeat energy to the night. The vibes overall were spot on, great music, warm lighting, and just the right amount of buzz in the room. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. I’ll definitely be back!
Food was fantastic! Cocktails were great… service even better. A great evening with a few friends. We will be back!
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