I've never seen a menu that flowed so well from one dish to the next. You can tell that ingredients were used across multiple courses. It's very mushroom heavy, so I hope you like all fungi. Atmosphere is very spa-like. Simple designs, earth tones and low candle light. It's a bit on the pricey side compared to other experiences. We may have paid more for NYE and it looked like the same menu as a normal night. No Champagne. Didn't do the wine pairings, already spent over $1k in total for two with 3 glasses of wine. You do get caviar and truffle, and the other ingredients are top notch. Then the pigeon comes out. Squab is a young domesticated pigeon. Sure it's good, but it just didn't fit with the meal. You can get a full pressed duck at the other restaurant (Pasjoli) and I think this concept was carried over; using the the juices of the Squab in the next dish. Finally the transition to sweeter dishes was perfection. The Squab liver truffle with mushroom dust, the hazelnut cream and caviar, and the dish with crumbled black sesame I will remember forever. Service was perfection. You begin and end with tea. Our final refreshing mint tea was too sweet. Parking in the garage underneath the building was easy and costs $12.
Dietary restrictions: Provide in advance
Kid-friendliness: Please no kids
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Sesame
K. B.
I've attached my dish-by-dish rating. We (party of 6) had an incredible meal but we had one 'Negative Nancy' who really didn't like the Squab, which I think influenced the other 5 people and created a somewhat negative lull during the meal. Objectively, I think it was 'too much' of a 'potentionally divisive' dish with basically 5-6 elements of squab, even if it was done 'properly'. I would probably take the single leg and combine it with the skin/hazelnut and heart/strawberry for a single dish and you'd have a nearly perfect tasting menu. Otherwise, it was an amazing experience and great addition to the Westside, which has an underwhelming food scene. The service was a little Schwa-like at times, which I'm not sure if was intentional or not. Other than a bit longer wait in between a couple of the dishes, sitting for a bit too long with no wine, etc., the service was overall very solid. At 100 reviews, with no changes, I think they'll settle at around 4.5. With the above changes, they'll shift to 4.6-4.7. In summary, this is arguably one of the best meals in LA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burnt Onion, Black Sesame, Caviar Coffee
Jeff Streit
SELINE is another fantastic restaurant by Chef Dave Beran.
Each course is artfully presented and tells a story with it's ingredients. There is a strong focus on California cuisine and using locally sourced ingredients to create a unique experience. The menu for our visit includes everything from mushroom, to trout, to squab and even a savory ice cream course. The level of creativity is what really sets SELINE apart making it far from the typical fine dining experience.
Service is top notch and present without being overbearing. Everyone knows the menu well and is able to add their own comments and opinions to each course which keeps the experience fun and casual.
We didn't try the wine pairing this go around but an extensive wine list is available.
Overall a fantastic experience, I looking forward to going back and seeing what new ideas and menus are next.
Parking: $12 valet available near by in the adjacent garage
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Conway
Unique dishes, welcoming environment, all around great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Lai
Very interesting menu Veg forward Rational progression Chef and staff are very approachable and engaging Custom pottery amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rich Campbell
A terrific addition to LA’s growing fine dining scene by the incredibly talented Dave Berans with a multi-course seasonal tasting menu at $295. It’s a warm and welcoming experience which mostly lives up to expectations but unfortunately misses a few too many moments to earn a full 5 star review.
In fairness this was their opening week so a few kinks are to be expected.
First the menu was exceptionally well thought out, beautifully paced and mostly enjoyable. Through 12 or so fall-focused courses we had a mix of California produce, seafood, and game. It all mostly worked.
Standout dishes were a fascinating squash and truffle combination, and an incredibly delicious perfect squab. The only dish that didn’t make sense tour table was the caviar and coffee combination but that’s trivial.
Unfortunately the service beyond the kitchen didn’t support the experience. We had to ask several times to have water or wine refilled. It took 2 courses to order a bottle of wine at the start and their front of house tram seemed to be completely disconnected from the kitchen staff (who presented and served most of the food). Hopefully this was just a first week issue.
The wine list is frustratingly short for a place of this caliber and price with few options below $150. It needs depth and work. Corkage is a fair $100 and well handled by the staff.
At this price there’s an expectation of luxury which was missing in all regards. It was super comfortable and delicious but all of our table wanted more for the money.
The room is gorgeous with a smart open kitchen the blends into the dining room Chairs are superbly comfortable and well suited to a 3 hour meal.
We will definitely go back and I’m sure can deliver a higher rating in a few months.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Daniel Krochmal
Dave Beran was a rockstar in Chicago, so of course had to fly out to LA to check out his new place. It’s fabulous on all levels. Beautiful space, beautiful food, beautiful service. Can’t wait to return.
I've never seen a menu that flowed so well from one dish to the next. You can tell that ingredients were used across multiple courses. It's very mushroom heavy, so I hope you like all fungi. Atmosphere is very spa-like. Simple designs, earth tones and low candle light. It's a bit on the pricey side compared to other experiences. We may have paid more for NYE and it looked like the same menu as a normal night. No Champagne. Didn't do the wine pairings, already spent over $1k in total for two with 3 glasses of wine. You do get caviar and truffle, and the other ingredients are top notch. Then the pigeon comes out. Squab is a young domesticated pigeon. Sure it's good, but it just didn't fit with the meal. You can get a full pressed duck at the other restaurant (Pasjoli) and I think this concept was carried over; using the the juices of the Squab in the next dish. Finally the transition to sweeter dishes was perfection. The Squab liver truffle with mushroom dust, the hazelnut cream and caviar, and the dish with crumbled black sesame I will remember forever. Service was perfection. You begin and end with tea. Our final refreshing mint tea was too sweet. Parking in the garage underneath the building was easy and costs $12.
Dietary restrictions: Provide in advance
Kid-friendliness: Please no kids
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Sesame
I've attached my dish-by-dish rating. We (party of 6) had an incredible meal but we had one 'Negative Nancy' who really didn't like the Squab, which I think influenced the other 5 people and created a somewhat negative lull during the meal. Objectively, I think it was 'too much' of a 'potentionally divisive' dish with basically 5-6 elements of squab, even if it was done 'properly'. I would probably take the single leg and combine it with the skin/hazelnut and heart/strawberry for a single dish and you'd have a nearly perfect tasting menu. Otherwise, it was an amazing experience and great addition to the Westside, which has an underwhelming food scene. The service was a little Schwa-like at times, which I'm not sure if was intentional or not. Other than a bit longer wait in between a couple of the dishes, sitting for a bit too long with no wine, etc., the service was overall very solid. At 100 reviews, with no changes, I think they'll settle at around 4.5. With the above changes, they'll shift to 4.6-4.7. In summary, this is arguably one of the best meals in LA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burnt Onion, Black Sesame, Caviar Coffee
SELINE is another fantastic restaurant by Chef Dave Beran.
Each course is artfully presented and tells a story with it's ingredients. There is a strong focus on California cuisine and using locally sourced ingredients to create a unique experience. The menu for our visit includes everything from mushroom, to trout, to squab and even a savory ice cream course. The level of creativity is what really sets SELINE apart making it far from the typical fine dining experience.
Service is top notch and present without being overbearing. Everyone knows the menu well and is able to add their own comments and opinions to each course which keeps the experience fun and casual.
We didn't try the wine pairing this go around but an extensive wine list is available.
Overall a fantastic experience, I looking forward to going back and seeing what new ideas and menus are next.
Parking: $12 valet available near by in the adjacent garage
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unique dishes, welcoming environment, all around great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very interesting menu
Veg forward
Rational progression
Chef and staff are very approachable and engaging
Custom pottery amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A terrific addition to LA’s growing fine dining scene by the incredibly talented Dave Berans with a multi-course seasonal tasting menu at $295. It’s a warm and welcoming experience which mostly lives up to expectations but unfortunately misses a few too many moments to earn a full 5 star review.
In fairness this was their opening week so a few kinks are to be expected.
First the menu was exceptionally well thought out, beautifully paced and mostly enjoyable. Through 12 or so fall-focused courses we had a mix of California produce, seafood, and game. It all mostly worked.
Standout dishes were a fascinating squash and truffle combination, and an incredibly delicious perfect squab. The only dish that didn’t make sense tour table was the caviar and coffee combination but that’s trivial.
Unfortunately the service beyond the kitchen didn’t support the experience. We had to ask several times to have water or wine refilled. It took 2 courses to order a bottle of wine at the start and their front of house tram seemed to be completely disconnected from the kitchen staff (who presented and served most of the food). Hopefully this was just a first week issue.
The wine list is frustratingly short for a place of this caliber and price with few options below $150. It needs depth and work. Corkage is a fair $100 and well handled by the staff.
At this price there’s an expectation of luxury which was missing in all regards. It was super comfortable and delicious but all of our table wanted more for the money.
The room is gorgeous with a smart open kitchen the blends into the dining room
Chairs are superbly comfortable and well suited to a 3 hour meal.
We will definitely go back and I’m sure can deliver a higher rating in a few months.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Dave Beran was a rockstar in Chicago, so of course had to fly out to LA to check out his new place. It’s fabulous on all levels. Beautiful space, beautiful food, beautiful service. Can’t wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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