We had an excellent dining experience at Rustic Canyon. The cocktails were unique and delicious, and each dish showcased the restaurant’s commitment to fresh, local ingredients. We especially enjoyed the beet and berry salad, the golden rolls, and the white fish — all perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Our waiter was knowledgeable and guided us through the farm-to-table choices and wine pairings with great insight.
The setting is small and open, so while it’s not ideal for privacy, it adds to the lively and intimate atmosphere. Overall, a memorable meal with outstanding flavors and thoughtful service — definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandra Kalinowski
Very gluten free friendly!! Not one dud, every dish is pure perfection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SeanLabel
Parking meter should not be taken away for valet!
Jessica Lopez
Nearly empty on a Sunday evening. The waitress was very knowledgeable, but a bit awkward. My friend thought the food was excellent, but for me - a vegetarian with kids in tow - it was not great. Very few options for vegetarian & even fewer options for children. We were told the food was served family style. There were 6 of us, and the plates definitely only served two people max. For the price, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in Los Angeles.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Tripp Cox
Service was slow. Food was a touch salty. Great concept, menu, and vibe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Lucas
My overall sense of this place is that it has some confusion about its identity, and perhaps the hype around it might influence that confusion.
The restaurant wants to be sort of informal, casual, laid-back in a Monica way. However, the menu, which I would confirm is quite overpriced (see other reviews), makes it feel like a fine-dining experience.
I think what happens is that you get the worst of both worlds here. You pay dearly for the pleasure of dining at Rustic Canyon. Alongside that, you do not receive the type of service/ attention to detail that would be commensurate with the cost.
I think that the food is overall quite good, but considering the portion sizes and the ingredients, I do not think it should cost as much as it does. Great to support local farmers, but incredible how cost prohibitive it has to be.
As for the service, it had some positive moments. Our waitress was attentive to my partner’s food allergies and to his drink specifics. I was offered a dessert for my birthday, which was quite nice.
A pet peeve of mine is when the table is cleared of plates and cutlery, but not wiped or promptly replenished with new plates and cutlery. This was the case with us, and at that point in the meal, the place was quite busy, so attention faltered, and we were left without forks and knives—and never given knives again. If you’re going to take the time to clear the table, it just makes sense to clean it off, and provide all necessary utensils again. It was just annoying, and disappointing to see that the level of attention to detail was not there.
I think I was most disappointed for the treatment of the hostess, who told us our table would be ready in 10 minutes when we arrived on time. We stood waiting in the doorway for about 20 minutes, and were finally sat. This means we were quite hungry before any food got to the table there wasn’t really good communication about the wait. The attitude seemed to be that they were busy, and they knew they would stay busy, so they didn’t think it necessary to make us feel comfortable, or to tell us what was happening. Not classy.
I think that given the array of restaurants in Los Angeles, there are many places where the cost to quality (and service) ratio is much better.
If you’ve got money to blow and patience for mid-range service, give it a try here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
marcus Catanzaro
I very rarely leave reviews but the food here demands it off me. This meal was one of the best I’ve had in a very long time. All of the vegetable dishes were so flavorful and fresh and the fish was Devine. I will say service was quite slow, but staff were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cigdem Jorgensen
Beautiful food, beautiful restaurant!!! Everything was very creative and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Padma Rao
Had one of the best meals I’ve had in years. I live in NY and this beats any of my places there in service and unique and amazingly flavorful food. My friend also had a severe dairy and gluten allergy and they were so helpful in accommodating her. This is hospitality at its finest.
Vegetarian options: A lot of good vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beets & Berries with Avocado Quinoa & Pistachio
Mike Bryant
What a great overall experience. The service is friendly and the food is unique and excellent. Nothing here we could cook at home. All of the staff are genuinely excited about working there and proud of their product (as they should be!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Ramirez
Ok, the bread ? here is stupid good. We dined at 530p and they only had 3 left. So, trust when I say if you wanna be in gluten heaven, go early. Service was excellent. Food was too. Everyone there cares about what they're doing and it shows. Solid operation, everyone! ?
Pork Chops? Good Lord.
Down to the most basic desserts... A cantaloupe sorbet was very memorable.
We had an excellent dining experience at Rustic Canyon. The cocktails were unique and delicious, and each dish showcased the restaurant’s commitment to fresh, local ingredients. We especially enjoyed the beet and berry salad, the golden rolls, and the white fish — all perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Our waiter was knowledgeable and guided us through the farm-to-table choices and wine pairings with great insight.
The setting is small and open, so while it’s not ideal for privacy, it adds to the lively and intimate atmosphere. Overall, a memorable meal with outstanding flavors and thoughtful service — definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very gluten free friendly!! Not one dud, every dish is pure perfection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parking meter should not be taken away for valet!
Nearly empty on a Sunday evening. The waitress was very knowledgeable, but a bit awkward. My friend thought the food was excellent, but for me - a vegetarian with kids in tow - it was not great. Very few options for vegetarian & even fewer options for children. We were told the food was served family style. There were 6 of us, and the plates definitely only served two people max. For the price, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in Los Angeles.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Service was slow. Food was a touch salty. Great concept, menu, and vibe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
My overall sense of this place is that it has some confusion about its identity, and perhaps the hype around it might influence that confusion.
The restaurant wants to be sort of informal, casual, laid-back in a Monica way. However, the menu, which I would confirm is quite overpriced (see other reviews), makes it feel like a fine-dining experience.
I think what happens is that you get the worst of both worlds here. You pay dearly for the pleasure of dining at Rustic Canyon. Alongside that, you do not receive the type of service/ attention to detail that would be commensurate with the cost.
I think that the food is overall quite good, but considering the portion sizes and the ingredients, I do not think it should cost as much as it does. Great to support local farmers, but incredible how cost prohibitive it has to be.
As for the service, it had some positive moments. Our waitress was attentive to my partner’s food allergies and to his drink specifics. I was offered a dessert for my birthday, which was quite nice.
A pet peeve of mine is when the table is cleared of plates and cutlery, but not wiped or promptly replenished with new plates and cutlery. This was the case with us, and at that point in the meal, the place was quite busy, so attention faltered, and we were left without forks and knives—and never given knives again. If you’re going to take the time to clear the table, it just makes sense to clean it off, and provide all necessary utensils again. It was just annoying, and disappointing to see that the level of attention to detail was not there.
I think I was most disappointed for the treatment of the hostess, who told us our table would be ready in 10 minutes when we arrived on time. We stood waiting in the doorway for about 20 minutes, and were finally sat. This means we were quite hungry before any food got to the table there wasn’t really good communication about the wait. The attitude seemed to be that they were busy, and they knew they would stay busy, so they didn’t think it necessary to make us feel comfortable, or to tell us what was happening. Not classy.
I think that given the array of restaurants in Los Angeles, there are many places where the cost to quality (and service) ratio is much better.
If you’ve got money to blow and patience for mid-range service, give it a try here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
I very rarely leave reviews but the food here demands it off me. This meal was one of the best I’ve had in a very long time. All of the vegetable dishes were so flavorful and fresh and the fish was Devine. I will say service was quite slow, but staff were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Beautiful food, beautiful restaurant!!! Everything was very creative and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had one of the best meals I’ve had in years. I live in NY and this beats any of my places there in service and unique and amazingly flavorful food. My friend also had a severe dairy and gluten allergy and they were so helpful in accommodating her. This is hospitality at its finest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great service, excellent atmosphere!!
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Vegetarian options: A lot of good vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beets & Berries with Avocado Quinoa & Pistachio
What a great overall experience. The service is friendly and the food is unique and excellent. Nothing here we could cook at home. All of the staff are genuinely excited about working there and proud of their product (as they should be!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ok, the bread ? here is stupid good. We dined at 530p and they only had 3 left. So, trust when I say if you wanna be in gluten heaven, go early. Service was excellent. Food was too. Everyone there cares about what they're doing and it shows. Solid operation, everyone! ?
Pork Chops? Good Lord.
Down to the most basic desserts... A cantaloupe sorbet was very memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grass-Fed Flatiron Steak Broccoli & Chanterelle Conserva, Beets & Berries with Avocado Quinoa & Pistachio
The food here was well worth a stop. Everything was so good, the service and servers were great. Everything is in season. I would highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food will knock your socks off! The vibe is unpretentious. It’s a neighborhood staple. Book it, you won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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