manager with mustache wasn’t nice but i liked the place and atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
JG
Ah yes, that dinner. If one could even call it that. A lukewarm dalliance with mediocrity dressed up in dim lighting and overpriced plating. The food? Unseasoned ambition. The service? A tragic case study in performative hospitality—smiles that didn’t reach the eyes and a level of attentiveness typically reserved for houseplants.
But this wasn’t just a bad meal. No, no—this was a symptom. A symptom of the West Hollywood epidemic: terminal self-importance. A city where effort is a relic of the past. Where servers behave as if gracing your table is an act of charity, and chefs send out dishes like they’re doing you a favor by remembering the salt.
Sadly, Southern California has become the land of “I deserve,” untethered from merit, work ethic, or—heaven forbid—humility. It’s all gloss and no substance, Botox and no backbone. Why refine your craft when a jawline and followers are enough to get you through the door? This wasn’t just dinner—it was a front-row seat to the downfall of standards, garnished with microgreens and served with an eye-roll.
In short: next time, I’ll stay home with a meal from Trader Joe's and at least know someone tried.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Reanna Dib
I just wanna start this off with saying I have never EVER written a bad review in my LIFE. I’ve always been so understanding of food and customer services, but this experience I had at Great White has genuinely caused me to spiral and I’m sick to my stomach.
The craziest and most disgusting experience of my life. I went with a friend and ordered sweet potato fries and a Caesar salad. As I’m many bites in my salad, I begin to take a bite at something believing it was a big caper (which the salad had) only for it to be a ROACH that was moving its legs and antennas. I screamed out loud and pointed it to my friend and we were both in shock. We called a waiter over instantly over to take it just for him to take it, show it to his coworker and start laughing.
10 minutes later and the manager, or so I believe was the manager, could be just a random woman working there for all I know, approached us with no introduction and explain how they buy all their produce fresh and from the farmers market. She then asked if I wanted a piece of banana bread and coffee on the house and I denied, to which she then said she would come over later to check in with me.
Surprise surprise she did not follow up with that and instead one of the waiters came back with the pin pad and SHOVED it in my face to pay for my friends food AND MY SWEET POTATO FRIES. I looked at him with complete shock unable to say anything and my friend so kindly paid for it as she just wanted to get out of restaurant as soon as possible. Then we walked by the workers and “manager” who literally did not say anything else, or acknowledge us. It was so embarrassing and gross.
Safe to say I will never be going back there, and I have been sick and unable to eat since then.
Literally no genuine sympathy, remorse, or sincerity in the world. Next time wash your lettuce twice if you so badly want to represent you purchase organic because this is unacceptable for a “high-end brunch spot” and I could care less by how beautiful the decor location and atmosphere are, not worth poorly washed and dissected food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
First Face
Service sucks
Louis Ivanov
Everyone thinks LA food is great ,this is big mistake,it’s really hard to find tasty and nice place ,where you would love to be back again .But want to share this place ,it’s called Great white
I will promise you will want to come back.
Great menu ,good drinks.
I love alcohol specially wine.with wine life is better oops here we talking about different things.So back to Great white.
Menu is amazing ,fresh and delicious.
Recommend this salmon board or Chrissy chicken sandwich you wills at thank you.🍷
Dmitry Maximov
absolutely terrible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ellie P
I would never go again. bad attitude. rude
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Israel Neves
I had a great experience. The vibe is really nice, and the food didn’t disappoint. I had the Mushroom Fries, Ceviche, and the Diavola Pizza — all of them were really good.
For dessert, I tried the Sourdough Bread Pudding, which was just okay. The highlight for me was the Bizarro Spritz, a super refreshing drink that I’d definitely recommend.
Overall, the food, drinks, and atmosphere made it a solid spot to visit. Worth checking out!
Sad sad experience of waiting, waiting, waiting. Why do you need such a big empty plates when there’s little food? Why you sit people so close that everyone is in discomfort? Food is not bad, but not worth all the hustle
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Drea X
Recommend Venice beach location. Front desk told us we missed the table holding window, which is 10min, by 3min, so now we need to wait again. Rude and for some reason cocky af.
$38 for steak that’s tiny and full of fat and not that great. Better quality steak at my fancy but cheaper salad place. Sort of disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Marcos Lopez
This is their concept of a breakfast sandwich. Build a breakfast sandwich with some hard week old bread. I’ve had better for less. Best thing on the plate was the cherry tomatoes. The atmosphere was great if you like music blasting. Server's were very kind but don’t think I’ll be back. I’m feeling generous so 3 stars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Kevin Urban
I wanted to go here for a bday brunch, but was let down. We (6) tried our best to get there at a good time as they don't accept reservations. We put our name in just before 1pm on a Sunday and waited 2hrs!!! The hostess told us 45-60min, and not longer than 1hr 20min. We waited, and waited. Eventually we left and were never sat. We just would've appreciated if they managed our expectations better, or been more transparent. I didn't think a group of 6 was hard to accommodate. I guess I will try to come back earlier next time because I do know the food/drinks are really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Graciela Berkovich
My two friends and I had brunch at Great White on Sunday, November 3. While the food was delicious, ingredients were fresh and beautifully presented in an atmosphere perfect for a relaxing Sunday brunch, we regret that we were treated very poorly when the staff sat a couple with 2 dogs next to us. The staff allowed the other patron to place her dogs on the bench seat, and one of them was right up against my friend. At one point the dog placed it's head on our table, and at another point the dog knocked over a glass of coffee on their table, and the coffee spilled all over my friend's white pants and shoes. Neither the customers, but especially the service staff, did absolutely anything to remedy the situation. While multiple health codes were violated and the couple/dogs continued to disturb our peace, no one on the staff offered to do anything, or even apologized. My friends and I were very calm, and rather than making a scene, we continued with our meal. It became very clear to us that for this restaurant, the other couple's dining experience was more important than ours. Perhaps it was because we were a table of two Black women and one Latina? I have no idea. What I am clear about is that we spent over $200 on a meal for 3 people and could not even be given the courtesy to have basic service and a meal without a dog pushing up against us and poking around in our food (I love dogs, but this was too much). During our visit, I observed several health code violations: allowing pets in an enclosed patio space (there were multiple dogs--small and large--in the patio, allowing pets on seating that is meant for humans, and allowing pets to touch surfaces where food will be placed, including tables and plates. This experience with hygeine and customer service far overshadowed the positives. I wanted to avoid posting a negative review by reaching out to the restaurant directly via their website, but never received a response. It's pretty clear that this restaurant does not deem all customers worthy of the same level of service, so needless to say, that was my first and last time dining here.
manager with mustache wasn’t nice but i liked the place and atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ah yes, that dinner. If one could even call it that. A lukewarm dalliance with mediocrity dressed up in dim lighting and overpriced plating. The food? Unseasoned ambition. The service? A tragic case study in performative hospitality—smiles that didn’t reach the eyes and a level of attentiveness typically reserved for houseplants.
But this wasn’t just a bad meal. No, no—this was a symptom. A symptom of the West Hollywood epidemic: terminal self-importance. A city where effort is a relic of the past. Where servers behave as if gracing your table is an act of charity, and chefs send out dishes like they’re doing you a favor by remembering the salt.
Sadly, Southern California has become the land of “I deserve,” untethered from merit, work ethic, or—heaven forbid—humility. It’s all gloss and no substance, Botox and no backbone. Why refine your craft when a jawline and followers are enough to get you through the door? This wasn’t just dinner—it was a front-row seat to the downfall of standards, garnished with microgreens and served with an eye-roll.
In short: next time, I’ll stay home with a meal from Trader Joe's and at least know someone tried.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
I just wanna start this off with saying I have never EVER written a bad review in my LIFE. I’ve always been so understanding of food and customer services, but this experience I had at Great White has genuinely caused me to spiral and I’m sick to my stomach.
The craziest and most disgusting experience of my life. I went with a friend and ordered sweet potato fries and a Caesar salad. As I’m many bites in my salad, I begin to take a bite at something believing it was a big caper (which the salad had) only for it to be a ROACH that was moving its legs and antennas. I screamed out loud and pointed it to my friend and we were both in shock. We called a waiter over instantly over to take it just for him to take it, show it to his coworker and start laughing.
10 minutes later and the manager, or so I believe was the manager, could be just a random woman working there for all I know, approached us with no introduction and explain how they buy all their produce fresh and from the farmers market. She then asked if I wanted a piece of banana bread and coffee on the house and I denied, to which she then said she would come over later to check in with me.
Surprise surprise she did not follow up with that and instead one of the waiters came back with the pin pad and SHOVED it in my face to pay for my friends food AND MY SWEET POTATO FRIES. I looked at him with complete shock unable to say anything and my friend so kindly paid for it as she just wanted to get out of restaurant as soon as possible. Then we walked by the workers and “manager” who literally did not say anything else, or acknowledge us. It was so embarrassing and gross.
Safe to say I will never be going back there, and I have been sick and unable to eat since then.
Literally no genuine sympathy, remorse, or sincerity in the world. Next time wash your lettuce twice if you so badly want to represent you purchase organic because this is unacceptable for a “high-end brunch spot” and I could care less by how beautiful the decor location and atmosphere are, not worth poorly washed and dissected food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Service sucks
Everyone thinks LA food is great ,this is big mistake,it’s really hard to find tasty and nice place ,where you would love to be back again .But want to share this place ,it’s called Great white I will promise you will want to come back. Great menu ,good drinks. I love alcohol specially wine.with wine life is better oops here we talking about different things.So back to Great white. Menu is amazing ,fresh and delicious. Recommend this salmon board or Chrissy chicken sandwich you wills at thank you.🍷
absolutely terrible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I would never go again. bad attitude. rude
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I had a great experience. The vibe is really nice, and the food didn’t disappoint. I had the Mushroom Fries, Ceviche, and the Diavola Pizza — all of them were really good.
For dessert, I tried the Sourdough Bread Pudding, which was just okay. The highlight for me was the Bizarro Spritz, a super refreshing drink that I’d definitely recommend.
Overall, the food, drinks, and atmosphere made it a solid spot to visit. Worth checking out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza, Ceviche, Mushroom Fries
Sad sad experience of waiting, waiting, waiting. Why do you need such a big empty plates when there’s little food? Why you sit people so close that everyone is in discomfort? Food is not bad, but not worth all the hustle
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommend Venice beach location. Front desk told us we missed the table holding window, which is 10min, by 3min, so now we need to wait again. Rude and for some reason cocky af.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
$38 for steak that’s tiny and full of fat and not that great. Better quality steak at my fancy but cheaper salad place. Sort of disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
This is their concept of a breakfast sandwich. Build a breakfast sandwich with some hard week old bread. I’ve had better for less. Best thing on the plate was the cherry tomatoes. The atmosphere was great if you like music blasting. Server's were very kind but don’t think I’ll be back. I’m feeling generous so 3 stars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Breakfast Sandwich
I wanted to go here for a bday brunch, but was let down. We (6) tried our best to get there at a good time as they don't accept reservations. We put our name in just before 1pm on a Sunday and waited 2hrs!!! The hostess told us 45-60min, and not longer than 1hr 20min. We waited, and waited. Eventually we left and were never sat. We just would've appreciated if they managed our expectations better, or been more transparent. I didn't think a group of 6 was hard to accommodate. I guess I will try to come back earlier next time because I do know the food/drinks are really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
My two friends and I had brunch at Great White on Sunday, November 3. While the food was delicious, ingredients were fresh and beautifully presented in an atmosphere perfect for a relaxing Sunday brunch, we regret that we were treated very poorly when the staff sat a couple with 2 dogs next to us. The staff allowed the other patron to place her dogs on the bench seat, and one of them was right up against my friend. At one point the dog placed it's head on our table, and at another point the dog knocked over a glass of coffee on their table, and the coffee spilled all over my friend's white pants and shoes. Neither the customers, but especially the service staff, did absolutely anything to remedy the situation. While multiple health codes were violated and the couple/dogs continued to disturb our peace, no one on the staff offered to do anything, or even apologized. My friends and I were very calm, and rather than making a scene, we continued with our meal.
It became very clear to us that for this restaurant, the other couple's dining experience was more important than ours. Perhaps it was because we were a table of two Black women and one Latina? I have no idea. What I am clear about is that we spent over $200 on a meal for 3 people and could not even be given the courtesy to have basic service and a meal without a dog pushing up against us and poking around in our food (I love dogs, but this was too much). During our visit, I observed several health code violations: allowing pets in an enclosed patio space (there were multiple dogs--small and large--in the patio, allowing pets on seating that is meant for humans, and allowing pets to touch surfaces where food will be placed, including tables and plates. This experience with hygeine and customer service far overshadowed the positives. I wanted to avoid posting a negative review by reaching out to the restaurant directly via their website, but never received a response. It's pretty clear that this restaurant does not deem all customers worthy of the same level of service, so needless to say, that was my first and last time dining here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Cancelled reservations 2 days before thanksgiving
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