Jar has been around for quite a while, so they know how to keep customers happy, and part of that is serving the same good pot roast each night. Oysters are fresh and tasty, the steaks maybe a little lacking, as are the vegetables. Decor and service are nice, as are thew very comfy seats. And the bartender still makes a mean Manhattan.
Edward M.
First time for me and my family the atmosphere was great and our waiter Kevin made the entire evening even more special. The food the drinks and service was amazing!
Had heard about this restaurant but never been here. It was a treat from entering the door until the last bite of heavenly chocolate pudding. Waiter was great; food was great- and we will be back soon!
AXROD
To start this is a restaurant with a small, intimate space. Staff was friendly, but they didn't stick around to sing happy birthday when they brought out dessert with a candle, never experienced that before. Food was bland.
SF G.
Yet another yummy & memorable meal. Server Chris was a delight, help staff expedient. Tonight owner chef Suzanne was sadly gone & older man Host very very rude as he doesn't understand Fed & CA & LA Laws about clearly marked & bibbed Service Animals, esp a 10# tiny CavaPoo that is extremely well-behaved & lies quietly on floor as if not present. Refusing our OT resy nice Dining Room Table several times in an attempt to place us in the empty & barren & unwanted bar corner area was a BIG mistake...luckily he gave in as confronted on his wrongdoing. Missing owner chef Suzanne would have likely been upset with him too...
Billy2013
Yet another yummy & memorable meal. Server Chris was a delight, help staff expedient. Tonight owner chef Suzanne was sadly gone & older man Host very very rude as he doesn't understand Fed & CA & LA Laws about clearly marked & bibbed Service Animals, esp a 10# tiny CavaPoo that is extremely well-behaved & lies quietly on floor as if not present. Refusing our OT resy nice Dining Room Table several times in an attempt to place us in the empty & barren & unwanted bar corner area was a BIG mistake...luckily he gave in as confronted on his wrongdoing. Missing owner chef Suzanne would have likely been upset with him too...
The service is always amazing. The pot roast is delish. The beet salad is yummy. The cocktails are all delightful. And the ambiance is classic and classy. Love this restaurant. It's my favorite place to bring friends and family visiting Los Angeles.
MrsVee
The food wasn't that great. The duck fried rice was terrible . The waiter was amazing . However my friend had to have a food remade 3 times. The first two was the skirt steak. She asked for medium well, it was medium rare. We sent it back, the next plate came out cold and we finally ordered the salmon which she raved about. The fries were amazing and but salty but good. The creamy spinach was decadent. We ordered the ice cream, for my friend , they brought out the wrong flavors , we had to send it back . I had the butterscotch pudding it was okay . The whip cream has no flavor at all. The cookies for 10 were not all that, McDonald's cookies taste better . Personally I wouldn't go back and I would not recommend. It was really loud and really busy . It's just a no for me
Samantha L.
Went for Valentine's Day for the first time, we were excited for the promised "experience" and had high expectations given the price tag. Sadly, it was disappointing...they tightly packed tables, food was mediocre (watered down clam chowder, chewy steak, undercooked beans), and staff could barely walk between guests without bumping into their chairs. Would NOT recommend.
I took my girlfriend here for Valentine's Day and was wholly disappointed. For the amount of money we paid (up front) to reserve a table, the 'experience' fell far short of expectations. Ambiance was nice, but they packed us in uncomfortably tight next to other couples. The menu was extremely limited even for a limited menu, and the exorbitant Valentine's Day pricing made it hard to appreciate the mediocre food. Service was adequate and our server was friendly and attentive, even so it was far from the 'experience' promised, and more like an overpriced meal in an overcrowded restaurant. I ordered a medium-rare rib roast and it came out rare. When I asked for it to be cooked a little while longer it came out medium-well. People around us were also complaining to the waiter about the food. Overall I consider this a bust and won't be back.
Valet was faster during the leaving process then the getting there process. Valentine dinner, why ask what level of cooked rib eye do you want if you're just going to keep bringing it wrong over and over. Well done, no pink...was too difficult for them to understand. I expected much better. I'd say maybe next time, but there probably won't be a next time.
Reliable
Although my reservation was for the wrong night, Jar accommodated us. We got the best seat in the house for my hearing problem. The food was delicious. I was only surprised by the cost. It was a prix fixe Valentine's dinner and I failed to find out the cost ahead of time. Our waiter was lovely and only wasn't available on this busy night to pay as close attention as I wanted.
Martin Landgreve
Great food, great staff, great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service!! Coq au Vin and short rib pot roast were flavorful and delicious. You don't come here for a swanky scene or ambience though. Would definitely return!
Jar has been around for quite a while, so they know how to keep customers happy, and part of that is serving the same good pot roast each night. Oysters are fresh and tasty, the steaks maybe a little lacking, as are the vegetables. Decor and service are nice, as are thew very comfy seats. And the bartender still makes a mean Manhattan.
First time for me and my family the atmosphere was great and our waiter Kevin made the entire evening even more special. The food the drinks and service was amazing!
Amazing food, excellent service and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Skirt Steak, Butterscotch Pudding
Had heard about this restaurant but never been here. It was a treat from entering the door until the last bite of heavenly chocolate pudding. Waiter was great; food was great- and we will be back soon!
To start this is a restaurant with a small, intimate space. Staff was friendly, but they didn't stick around to sing happy birthday when they brought out dessert with a candle, never experienced that before. Food was bland.
Yet another yummy & memorable meal. Server Chris was a delight, help staff expedient. Tonight owner chef Suzanne was sadly gone & older man Host very very rude as he doesn't understand Fed & CA & LA Laws about clearly marked & bibbed Service Animals, esp a 10# tiny CavaPoo that is extremely well-behaved & lies quietly on floor as if not present. Refusing our OT resy nice Dining Room Table several times in an attempt to place us in the empty & barren & unwanted bar corner area was a BIG mistake...luckily he gave in as confronted on his wrongdoing. Missing owner chef Suzanne would have likely been upset with him too...
Yet another yummy & memorable meal. Server Chris was a delight, help staff expedient. Tonight owner chef Suzanne was sadly gone & older man Host very very rude as he doesn't understand Fed & CA & LA Laws about clearly marked & bibbed Service Animals, esp a 10# tiny CavaPoo that is extremely well-behaved & lies quietly on floor as if not present. Refusing our OT resy nice Dining Room Table several times in an attempt to place us in the empty & barren & unwanted bar corner area was a BIG mistake...luckily he gave in as confronted on his wrongdoing. Missing owner chef Suzanne would have likely been upset with him too...
The service is always amazing. The pot roast is delish. The beet salad is yummy. The cocktails are all delightful. And the ambiance is classic and classy. Love this restaurant. It's my favorite place to bring friends and family visiting Los Angeles.
The food wasn't that great. The duck fried rice was terrible . The waiter was amazing . However my friend had to have a food remade 3 times. The first two was the skirt steak. She asked for medium well, it was medium rare. We sent it back, the next plate came out cold and we finally ordered the salmon which she raved about. The fries were amazing and but salty but good. The creamy spinach was decadent. We ordered the ice cream, for my friend , they brought out the wrong flavors , we had to send it back . I had the butterscotch pudding it was okay . The whip cream has no flavor at all. The cookies for 10 were not all that, McDonald's cookies taste better . Personally I wouldn't go back and I would not recommend. It was really loud and really busy . It's just a no for me
Went for Valentine's Day for the first time, we were excited for the promised "experience" and had high expectations given the price tag. Sadly, it was disappointing...they tightly packed tables, food was mediocre (watered down clam chowder, chewy steak, undercooked beans), and staff could barely walk between guests without bumping into their chairs. Would NOT recommend.
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I took my girlfriend here for Valentine's Day and was wholly disappointed. For the amount of money we paid (up front) to reserve a table, the 'experience' fell far short of expectations. Ambiance was nice, but they packed us in uncomfortably tight next to other couples. The menu was extremely limited even for a limited menu, and the exorbitant Valentine's Day pricing made it hard to appreciate the mediocre food. Service was adequate and our server was friendly and attentive, even so it was far from the 'experience' promised, and more like an overpriced meal in an overcrowded restaurant. I ordered a medium-rare rib roast and it came out rare. When I asked for it to be cooked a little while longer it came out medium-well. People around us were also complaining to the waiter about the food. Overall I consider this a bust and won't be back.
Valet was faster during the leaving process then the getting there process. Valentine dinner, why ask what level of cooked rib eye do you want if you're just going to keep bringing it wrong over and over. Well done, no pink...was too difficult for them to understand. I expected much better. I'd say maybe next time, but there probably won't be a next time.
Although my reservation was for the wrong night, Jar accommodated us. We got the best seat in the house for my hearing problem. The food was delicious. I was only surprised by the cost. It was a prix fixe Valentine's dinner and I failed to find out the cost ahead of time. Our waiter was lovely and only wasn't available on this busy night to pay as close attention as I wanted.
Great food, great staff, great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service!! Coq au Vin and short rib pot roast were flavorful and delicious. You don't come here for a swanky scene or ambience though. Would definitely return!