Engine Co. No. 28
644 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles
(213) 705-1556
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Great American café style comfort food. Unfortunately, we were the only customers in the restaurant at 8 PM on a Saturday night. Also, the risotto was too garlicky. Other than that, everything was great. 
The server was nice and attentive. No one in the place. We had to ask for our salad twice and got it after half hour. Meal was ok, already forgot it.
They called an hour before our reservation and canceled because a big party bought their space out
Great service, great food, great ambiance. I would highly recommend this restaurant for any special occasion.
Very mixed experience. There were only 2 front-of-house employees when we went for dinner, and the bartender was also the only waitress.
There must have been 50 people in the place, and while she worked like a Trojan and was very kind and obviously doing her best, the staffing was COMPLETELY inadequate.
Honestly, we told her she should consider another job, bc what kind of management puts their people in such a position?
The food and cocktails were good, especially the Salty Pear Martini and the Calamari, but it took so long for our turn to come around, we considered leaving several times and just leaving cash on the table.
Parking: The valet was easily available and very helpful, but only valet is available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Calamari
Excellent food and a good happy hour- but the owners should hire a second server for week nights or refuse service after so many tables fill up. ONE server for the bar and entire restaurant is not fair to the waitstaff nor the customers. Maybe the weekends have better staffing but we will not be returning on weekdays.
The service was wonderful and the food as well
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Brussels Sprouts
The restaurant took reservation for Thanksgiving, but it was closed. Ruined our Thanksgiving dinner.
Went in on a weekday around 1, and we were the only ones there. The atmosphere had some charm to it. They had sports playing on a couple of tvs at the bar. Food and drinks were really good, and our server took care of us nicely.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We had reservations for 18 people. We got there and you were closed. You could have called and told people. Never going.back! You suck!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was even better than I remembered. Overall very good restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant was closed when we arrived. I don't think you should be able to place a reservation for a restaurant that is not open. I have been there before and it was very good. We were disappointed.
The air conditioning was not working that day - it was during a week of triple digit weather so the food and ambience and service were great! But it was becoming a bit uncomfortable. Will call before arriving next time to ensure the air is on and working!
What do you do with an old Fire station? Of course, turn it into a restaurant! Not the first time I've been to such converted places, but the first in this city. Regardless, my friend remarked that the calamari here was the best he's ever tasted. Honestly, I can't complain. For what we were given, everything tasted great! The main course of Salmon was really good! Plus, the pita and hummus I got was great! So glad we could get an extra plate of pita too, because as much as good as that pita was, I needed a vessel to get that hummus into my stomach, because liking the plate isn't socially acceptable. Food aside, Desiree was the one who took care of us, and she was awesome! Me and my friend were celebrating our birthdays, and she came around with a co-worker, sang us a song, and added a candle to our cakes. That was really sweet of her! Ambience is wonderful! The repurposing of old fire fighting equipment, and parts of pipes for the artwork and the lights was really unique! It shows the owners have a vision and a dream for this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Engine Co Cheesecake, Calamari
Quite possibly the best steak I've had in my life.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak
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