I have dined at Meteora many times before and it's usually been excellent however the night that we went, the timing of the courses was notably off and delayed. The couple next to us got there right before and another couple 2 tables down got there after us and they were both 2 entire courses ahead of us. The entire meal lasted 3 hours due to this. There was plenty of staff - we saw staff constantly circulating so I have no idea what happened. When I said something, they were apologetic and offered us more drinks on the house, which I did appreciate, however, I really wasn't planning on such a long dining experience and disliked that we were essentially forgotten for the first half of our time there.
Salli
Hands down the best restaurant in LA. Gorgeous atmosphere. Impeccable food and service. Beautiful presentation. Not traditional style. But so much better. Love Chef Jordan Kahn's approach to all.
Brendan
I've grown to expect more from Michelin Star restaurants, perhaps I shouldn't. I'm not sure what Meteora's intentions are but I couldn't decipher the point of view. A bountiful journey through nature? I guess. For one of my fellow diners the amuse was the most exciting part of the 7 course meal. The compressed melon was a fantastic bite. Personally the yam dish was a winner. I left wanting to adapt the fish dish into something I can make at home. The strawberry sorbet was a refreshing way to end the meal. Service was a bit messy. Cocktails were forgotten and promises to “top off” a juice went unfulfilled. The hybrid drink pairings were uninspired but all were tasty. Not running back to meteora, mostly due to the copious dining options LA has to offer.
I'm not good writing paragraphs of reviews so I'm going to make it simple by putting bullet point how I feel about everything. Good things: 1: Very good ambiance. If you like taking pictures this is the right place. 2: the front door is very unique looking and immediate draws our attention. Bad things: 1: food taste too salty overall. The salt is overpowering all the courses. Won't ever go back because the food is really not that great considering $200+ for a 7 course meal without drinks. 2: service is mediocre consider this is a 1 star Michelin restaurant. A:I notice the waiter spilled some water on the table when he was serving water but ignored it and left the little area damp the entire time. No biggy, but most fancy place we go have more efficient and quick service cleaning the table. B: after our meal we were ready to pay and leave but no one was aware while we tried to get attention. So we walked to the front door trying to see if we could pay there. The lady said the we will get our bill on our table so we went back sitting down. I think in most cases the lady will talk to someone so we can get our check but that didn't happen. So we waited a few more minutes try to raise up our hand up until someone saw us. C: we chose steak as our main dish and end up paying 50 dollars more for 2 people. there is extra charge for getting the steak. The price difference was on the menu but i think it will be nice if the information was orally delivered to the customers as well. Overall, if you like to experience the environment and have some extra money to spend then this place is ok. I don't think it was worth $200 if you want good food.
Ellen
The food at Meteora was innovative without being silly or frilly -- just wonderful, refreshing blends of flavors and textures that didn't miss a beat. The service was efficient and the staff gave very clear explanations of each of the dishes. Our group, some of whom are picky eaters, loved it. We will be back soon.
Best fine dining experience ever! We went to celebrate our friends 50th birthday & we all absolutely loved the food that was just spectacular, the rosé wine from Spain was fantastic & the service was really great as well! Highly recommend it!
Dana
One of our courses they forgot to put the sauce on it. I understand mistakes happen. But I had to ask two different people three times how they were going to handle the mistake. Finally the manager came over and handled it. Plus the service for our table was just off. The tables on either side of us arrived 20-30 min after us. Because we had to wait so long between courses, they ended up getting their food and leaving before we had finished our meal
Cary
EXCELLENT experience here at Meteora. Food, atmosphere, service, quality, and value were beyond expectations. All of the wait staff were kind and eloquent. Food was brilliant in every way. Our server was fine and I hoped she would be a bit more elegant in speaking and / or presentation as she her language and energy were not as up to par as her coworkers. This is not a dig at her at all but I wish we had a different server. I know this is super specific and nuanced here - just want to be honest. I use to work at Perle Restaurant in Pasadena (1 Star & Michelin Rated Currently) so I use to read these reviews all the time and am aware of how they come across...
Steve
Amazing experience. There were two dishes that were exceptional. The main course was flat and the sauce was overwhelming. Service for a Michelin star was subpar. They dropped silverware and I could hear loud joking and laughing coming from the kitchen.
Brian
Excellent just excellent again! The way the chef has so many individual flavors that do not melt together. They simply stand out on their own in each dish, and it is amazing. Unique ingredients stellar presentation. We just can't get enough. 
Meteora was a one of the best, most original restaurants in Los Angeles. It should be at the top of every list. The food is all delicious and no one serves anything like it anywhere else. Don't miss this experience!
ccEats
Beautiful. Some juices were good (kiwi) and some very bland (beetroot). Cocktail was ok. Food, ambiance, and overall experience was a delight as expected from chef Jordan Kahn. The selenite crystal table in the smaller private dining room was absolutely gorgeous.
Kristina Tkachenko
Just had an incredible dining experience at Restaurant Meteora on Melrose Avenue! The food is a perfect blend of global flavors, all served in a chic and vibrant atmosphere Whether you're looking for a casual night out or a special celebration ? Meteora is a must-visit in LA! ?️ My instagram @iamblonde_girl
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacopo Fontana
Marcelo was amazing , wonderful experience. Every bite has a story.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike
As two young parents who typically have meals around 5pm, we were wondering how this recent Michelin-rated restaurant would be serving us at 5:30, the very moment they usually open. The staff knew that we were on date night and could not have been more gracious and thoughtful about this precious night out for us. The food is arguably the most flavorful I've ever had. It was stunning to see and we savored every dish. When I couldn't use my fork to sop up the flavor, I used my index finger because we both knew we wouldn't find flavor like this again anywhere.
I have dined at Meteora many times before and it's usually been excellent however the night that we went, the timing of the courses was notably off and delayed. The couple next to us got there right before and another couple 2 tables down got there after us and they were both 2 entire courses ahead of us. The entire meal lasted 3 hours due to this. There was plenty of staff - we saw staff constantly circulating so I have no idea what happened. When I said something, they were apologetic and offered us more drinks on the house, which I did appreciate, however, I really wasn't planning on such a long dining experience and disliked that we were essentially forgotten for the first half of our time there.
Hands down the best restaurant in LA. Gorgeous atmosphere. Impeccable food and service. Beautiful presentation. Not traditional style. But so much better. Love Chef Jordan Kahn's approach to all.
I've grown to expect more from Michelin Star restaurants, perhaps I shouldn't. I'm not sure what Meteora's intentions are but I couldn't decipher the point of view. A bountiful journey through nature? I guess. For one of my fellow diners the amuse was the most exciting part of the 7 course meal. The compressed melon was a fantastic bite. Personally the yam dish was a winner. I left wanting to adapt the fish dish into something I can make at home. The strawberry sorbet was a refreshing way to end the meal. Service was a bit messy. Cocktails were forgotten and promises to “top off” a juice went unfulfilled. The hybrid drink pairings were uninspired but all were tasty. Not running back to meteora, mostly due to the copious dining options LA has to offer.
I'm not good writing paragraphs of reviews so I'm going to make it simple by putting bullet point how I feel about everything. Good things: 1: Very good ambiance. If you like taking pictures this is the right place. 2: the front door is very unique looking and immediate draws our attention. Bad things: 1: food taste too salty overall. The salt is overpowering all the courses. Won't ever go back because the food is really not that great considering $200+ for a 7 course meal without drinks. 2: service is mediocre consider this is a 1 star Michelin restaurant. A:I notice the waiter spilled some water on the table when he was serving water but ignored it and left the little area damp the entire time. No biggy, but most fancy place we go have more efficient and quick service cleaning the table. B: after our meal we were ready to pay and leave but no one was aware while we tried to get attention. So we walked to the front door trying to see if we could pay there. The lady said the we will get our bill on our table so we went back sitting down. I think in most cases the lady will talk to someone so we can get our check but that didn't happen. So we waited a few more minutes try to raise up our hand up until someone saw us. C: we chose steak as our main dish and end up paying 50 dollars more for 2 people. there is extra charge for getting the steak. The price difference was on the menu but i think it will be nice if the information was orally delivered to the customers as well. Overall, if you like to experience the environment and have some extra money to spend then this place is ok. I don't think it was worth $200 if you want good food.
The food at Meteora was innovative without being silly or frilly -- just wonderful, refreshing blends of flavors and textures that didn't miss a beat. The service was efficient and the staff gave very clear explanations of each of the dishes. Our group, some of whom are picky eaters, loved it. We will be back soon.
Best fine dining experience ever! We went to celebrate our friends 50th birthday & we all absolutely loved the food that was just spectacular, the rosé wine from Spain was fantastic & the service was really great as well! Highly recommend it!
One of our courses they forgot to put the sauce on it. I understand mistakes happen. But I had to ask two different people three times how they were going to handle the mistake. Finally the manager came over and handled it. Plus the service for our table was just off. The tables on either side of us arrived 20-30 min after us. Because we had to wait so long between courses, they ended up getting their food and leaving before we had finished our meal
EXCELLENT experience here at Meteora. Food, atmosphere, service, quality, and value were beyond expectations. All of the wait staff were kind and eloquent. Food was brilliant in every way. Our server was fine and I hoped she would be a bit more elegant in speaking and / or presentation as she her language and energy were not as up to par as her coworkers. This is not a dig at her at all but I wish we had a different server. I know this is super specific and nuanced here - just want to be honest. I use to work at Perle Restaurant in Pasadena (1 Star & Michelin Rated Currently) so I use to read these reviews all the time and am aware of how they come across...
Amazing experience. There were two dishes that were exceptional. The main course was flat and the sauce was overwhelming. Service for a Michelin star was subpar. They dropped silverware and I could hear loud joking and laughing coming from the kitchen.
Excellent just excellent again! The way the chef has so many individual flavors that do not melt together. They simply stand out on their own in each dish, and it is amazing. Unique ingredients stellar presentation. We just can't get enough. 
Restaurantji Recommends
Meteora was a one of the best, most original restaurants in Los Angeles. It should be at the top of every list. The food is all delicious and no one serves anything like it anywhere else. Don't miss this experience!
Beautiful. Some juices were good (kiwi) and some very bland (beetroot). Cocktail was ok. Food, ambiance, and overall experience was a delight as expected from chef Jordan Kahn. The selenite crystal table in the smaller private dining room was absolutely gorgeous.
Just had an incredible dining experience at Restaurant Meteora on Melrose Avenue! The food is a perfect blend of global flavors, all served in a chic and vibrant atmosphere
Whether you're looking for a casual night out
or a special celebration ?
Meteora is a must-visit in LA! ?️
My instagram @iamblonde_girl
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcelo was amazing , wonderful experience. Every bite has a story.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As two young parents who typically have meals around 5pm, we were wondering how this recent Michelin-rated restaurant would be serving us at 5:30, the very moment they usually open. The staff knew that we were on date night and could not have been more gracious and thoughtful about this precious night out for us. The food is arguably the most flavorful I've ever had. It was stunning to see and we savored every dish. When I couldn't use my fork to sop up the flavor, I used my index finger because we both knew we wouldn't find flavor like this again anywhere.
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