Something terrible has happened to Lulu The magical dining experience I so enjoyed has been dashed to ruins It's still beautiful and the service was friendly and professional but the choice of food was less than minimal and the size of the portions may have been poured from an eyedropper I had Snapper as the main course and even though the portion was the size of the small plates It was so awful that I could not finish it. Looking around at the packed tables looked like a page from the Emperor's New Clothes with everyone acting as though they hadn't been ripped off
Alison
It was a rainy night so Lulu's patio was closed. We sat huddled with other diners in the roofed part of the restaurant, with the lanterns glowing and the patio heaters keeping out the chill. This lent an air of intimacy to our dining, as did the fact that we often ran into the same lovely diners and waitstaff every visit. The maitre d' Nathan remembered my name and that I usually wear a big faux fur jacket. My friend and I ordered the lamb prix fixe, which mean we both also ate artful salads and delicious slices of almond cake. We got there at 6 and practically closed the place down. Also lovely: Alice Walters, looking beautiful and serene, sat at an adjacent table with her friends. Give me a choice for a stylish, lowkey LA dinner and I almost always choose Lulu.
Judy
It was my second time there and I know I'll be back again, very soon I hope. The food is outstanding, you can't go wrong with anything you order. What a gem in the middle of LA.
CJ
EDIT: The restaurant reached out on their own to provide a refund, which for me signals they care about their guests on a system-wide level, even if my individual experience that night was poor. While I can't get my valentines dinner back, in my eyes they did what they could to make it right after the fact. I've adjusted my overall score from a 2 -> 4 and my service rating from a 2 -> 4. The original review is below: Original Review: Went here for Valentine's Day. Food was disappointing—bland at best and gross at worst. Steak was well-done and tough, lobster was incredibly difficult to cut and chewy. They were out of one of their two appetizers, AND they were out of bread. Not quite sure how that happens for a set menu with no cancellations. No free drink or anything as an apology for running out of everything. Full price was nearly $300 for two people, with one cocktail and an iced tea. Just a terrible value. Perhaps the worst part was that we had to get In-n-out after to fill up, and it tasted better than the actual meal.
Amy
The food was sub par and very overpriced. Did not meet expectations. The drink was also not good. Would not recommend
Jaosn
What a disappointing meal, especially on Valentine's Day. My celery root soup was bland and lukewarm. The lobster was chewy and badly paired with chalky beans. It was also lukewarm. The crust on the Meyer lemon tart was greasy. Lulu had been one of my favorite restaurants. Alas, I won't be returning, and I'll tell others to avoid it as well. It's such a shame.
Kent
The food is much better away from occasions. Very difficult to prepare great food for a sitting of large customers. Your folks tried very hard to make it work and if this were a business persons dinner then great. But we do enjoy dinner or lunch at Lulu.
Maureen
What a wonderful restaurant! It's in the Hammer Museum, but there's no museum fee. Just go to the second floor and it's a new world. Calm, wonderful menu that varies weekly, fabulous service, lovely wines and non alcoholic drinks. We will definitely be back
Christine
No matter how many times we go to LuLu, we always leave feeling the same way - absolutely delighted. By the warm welcome, the atmosphere, the servers, the beautifully flavored food, the entire experience. Thank you for always treating us like royalty!
elizabeth
Food is delicious and the service is excellent; friendly and courteous. It is pricey but good quality food. I will go back!
This is my second time here. We arrived on a Tuesday and it turns out they have jazz from 6-9- that was nice. But we waited way too long for someone to even acknowledge us as we waited for a host to seat us. That was weird. After we were all finally seated, the service was good and the food was great. The dessert menu could be better. I would come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Barbara
It couldn't have been better. The food was so delicious and the server was incredibly attentive with excellent recommendations. The live jazz music added to the ambience. Absolutely fantastic!
Joe Edmonds
Delicious Alice Waters menu? Inside a museum? With parking in Westwood? Yes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Patricia
Pre fixe dinner menu was excellent. Breast of duck and accompanying sauce perfectly executed. Service team understands hospitality and delivers every visit.
Jay
Lovely outdoor space at hammer museum courtyard. Attentive service. Enjoyed crispy-skinned trout and anchovy-forward gem salad.
Something terrible has happened to Lulu The magical dining experience I so enjoyed has been dashed to ruins It's still beautiful and the service was friendly and professional but the choice of food was less than minimal and the size of the portions may have been poured from an eyedropper I had Snapper as the main course and even though the portion was the size of the small plates It was so awful that I could not finish it. Looking around at the packed tables looked like a page from the Emperor's New Clothes with everyone acting as though they hadn't been ripped off
It was a rainy night so Lulu's patio was closed. We sat huddled with other diners in the roofed part of the restaurant, with the lanterns glowing and the patio heaters keeping out the chill. This lent an air of intimacy to our dining, as did the fact that we often ran into the same lovely diners and waitstaff every visit. The maitre d' Nathan remembered my name and that I usually wear a big faux fur jacket. My friend and I ordered the lamb prix fixe, which mean we both also ate artful salads and delicious slices of almond cake. We got there at 6 and practically closed the place down. Also lovely: Alice Walters, looking beautiful and serene, sat at an adjacent table with her friends. Give me a choice for a stylish, lowkey LA dinner and I almost always choose Lulu.
It was my second time there and I know I'll be back again, very soon I hope. The food is outstanding, you can't go wrong with anything you order. What a gem in the middle of LA.
EDIT: The restaurant reached out on their own to provide a refund, which for me signals they care about their guests on a system-wide level, even if my individual experience that night was poor. While I can't get my valentines dinner back, in my eyes they did what they could to make it right after the fact. I've adjusted my overall score from a 2 -> 4 and my service rating from a 2 -> 4. The original review is below: Original Review: Went here for Valentine's Day. Food was disappointing—bland at best and gross at worst. Steak was well-done and tough, lobster was incredibly difficult to cut and chewy. They were out of one of their two appetizers, AND they were out of bread. Not quite sure how that happens for a set menu with no cancellations. No free drink or anything as an apology for running out of everything. Full price was nearly $300 for two people, with one cocktail and an iced tea. Just a terrible value. Perhaps the worst part was that we had to get In-n-out after to fill up, and it tasted better than the actual meal.
The food was sub par and very overpriced. Did not meet expectations. The drink was also not good. Would not recommend
What a disappointing meal, especially on Valentine's Day. My celery root soup was bland and lukewarm. The lobster was chewy and badly paired with chalky beans. It was also lukewarm. The crust on the Meyer lemon tart was greasy. Lulu had been one of my favorite restaurants. Alas, I won't be returning, and I'll tell others to avoid it as well. It's such a shame.
The food is much better away from occasions. Very difficult to prepare great food for a sitting of large customers. Your folks tried very hard to make it work and if this were a business persons dinner then great. But we do enjoy dinner or lunch at Lulu.
What a wonderful restaurant! It's in the Hammer Museum, but there's no museum fee. Just go to the second floor and it's a new world. Calm, wonderful menu that varies weekly, fabulous service, lovely wines and non alcoholic drinks. We will definitely be back
No matter how many times we go to LuLu, we always leave feeling the same way - absolutely delighted. By the warm welcome, the atmosphere, the servers, the beautifully flavored food, the entire experience. Thank you for always treating us like royalty!
Food is delicious and the service is excellent; friendly and courteous. It is pricey but good quality food. I will go back!
Restaurantji Recommends
This is my second time here. We arrived on a Tuesday and it turns out they have jazz from 6-9- that was nice. But we waited way too long for someone to even acknowledge us as we waited for a host to seat us. That was weird. After we were all finally seated, the service was good and the food was great. The dessert menu could be better. I would come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
It couldn't have been better. The food was so delicious and the server was incredibly attentive with excellent recommendations. The live jazz music added to the ambience. Absolutely fantastic!
Delicious Alice Waters menu? Inside a museum? With parking in Westwood? Yes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Pre fixe dinner menu was excellent. Breast of duck and accompanying sauce perfectly executed. Service team understands hospitality and delivers every visit.
Lovely outdoor space at hammer museum courtyard. Attentive service. Enjoyed crispy-skinned trout and anchovy-forward gem salad.
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