Recess Eatery - Glendale

3.9

48 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Offering a modern twist on American cuisine, Recess EateryGlendale, provides a comfortable and cozy bistro style dining environment. It serves an array of dishes for dinner, including burgers, seasonal fish, short ribs, gnocchi and caprese. You can also finish your meal with a tasty dessert, such as cheesecake, sorbet and fresh fruit. Recess Eatery also serves alcoholic beverages including wines, beers and specialty cocktails. During the weekends, Recess Eatery serves brunch items, such as pancakes, french toast and eggs benedict. Chef owned, its menu is extremely inclusive and able to satisfy every appetite. It changes often to accommodate seasonal ingredients.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Californian
Hours of operation
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Monday through Friday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Phone number
(818) 507-0592
Website
http://www.recesseatery.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sevan Abdessian
Catering
Recess Eatery provides catering services from small to large events, both on and offsite. So whether it's your location or ours, it will surely be a memorable event.
Private party facilities
We offer full service catering for all your needs. From dinner parties to large events, Chef Sevan plans the perfect menu. Our staff of experienced event planners and servers can make any occasion a memorable one.
Private party contact
Tamar Kevonian: (818) 425-1284

Location
1102 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202
Neighborhood
Glendale
Cross street
Dryden
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Live acoustic flamenco music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from June through September.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Truffle or Garlic$7.00
kennebec potatoes, fried parsley, truffle salt, parmesan or garlic, parmesan, smoked paprika
Falafel Darling$9.00
falafel trio, tahini harissa essence, micro greens, pickled vegetables, mint oil
Cheese Board$18.00
truffle chevre, triple creme brie, danish blue, honeycomb, candied pecans, dried cranberries
Duke of York$12.00
crispy cod, onion rings, tartar sauce
Redondo Basket$16.00
calamari, shrimp, lemons, cocktail sauce
Flat Bread$15.00
soujouk, spinach, red onion, seasonal mushrooms, tomato, triple creme brie
Daily Soup$6.00
chef's daily inspiration

Homeroom

weekends only until 2pm, egg dishes served with rosemary & thyme fingerling potatoes

Lebnani Scramble$15.00
soujouk, eggs, tomato, onion, feta, pita wedge
Good Earth$16.00
egg white omelette, spinach, kalamata, chevre
Study of Eggs Benedict
buttered english muffins, poached eggs, lemon thyme hollandaise
- Spinach & Mushroom$15.00
- Canadianba Con$18.00
- Braised Short Rib$16.00
Basturma Basket$14.00
basturma, spinach, mushroom, chevre, micro greens, poached egg, pita
Foul for Fava$13.00
fava beans, garbanzo beans, parsley, tomato, onion, olive oil, tahini, pita
French Toast$14.00
bread pudding, bourbon carmel sauce, whipped cream, candied pecans, banana
Darla's Pan Cakes$13.00
lemon zest, ricotta, whipped cream

Extras

Applewood Smoked Bacon (3 pc)$4.00
Turkey Sausage (3pc)$6.00
Fresh Fruit Bowl$8.00
Home Style Hash Browns$5.00

Teacher's Lounge

Edamame Fatoush$17.00
edamame, romaine, mizuna, tomato, cucumber, kalamata, feta, red onion, mint, parmesan crisp, lemon vinaigrette
- Falafel$6.00
- Chicken$6.00
- Shrimp$8.00
- Ahi$12.00
Caprese Yeraz$20.00
confit tomatoes, burrata, prosciutto, avocado, recess garden basil, pesto, balsamic essence, parmesan crisp
Teacher's Pet$15.00
sonoma greens, seasonal pears, dried cranberries, candied pecans, danish bleu, balsamic vinaigrette
- Falafel$6.00
- Chicken$6.00
- Shrimp$8.00
- Ahi$12.00
St. Anna's Ahi Tuna$23.00
seared ahi, sonoma greens, mango, tomato, orange, ponzu, soy glaze, sriracha, labneh aioli
Kale to Caesar$12.00
romaine, kale, parmesan, caesar dressing
- Falafel$6.00
- Chicken$6.00
- Shrimp$8.00
- Ahi$12.00
The Bully$17.00
braised short ribs, cheddar, caramelized onions, pickle, horseradish aioli, ciabatta sandwich
Brand Boulevard$16.00
country fried chicken, avocado, marinated pepper, harissa aioli, tomato, pickle, ciabatta sandwich
Pledge of Allegiance$15.00
angus beef tenderloin, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, cheddar, brioche bun sandwich
Spinach Tagliatelle$15.00
house made pasta, parmigiana, roasted garlic marinara, seasonal vegetables
Pumpkin Ravioli$16.00
house made ravioli, sage, brown butter, roasted pumpkin, toasted hazelnut
The Valedictorian$21.00
braised short ribs, horseradish pomme puree, braised kale, romesco
Pan Roasted Chicken$23.00
mary's free range chicken, white wine, garlic haricot vert, spinach, cipollini onions, tomato, white beans
Market Fish$25.00
seasonal fish, chef's inspiration

Extra Credit

Cheese Cake
- Creme Brulee$8.00
- Labneh$9.00
- Pumpkin$9.00
- Flourless Chocolate Cake$9.00
Housemade
- Bread pudding, scoop of vanilla ice cream$9.00
- Salted caramel panna cotta, mascarpone$9.00
Ice Cream$8.00
french vanilla bean, cappuccino crunch
Sorbet$8.00
blood orange, blackberry cabernet
Affogato$7.00
french vanilla bean ice cream, shot of hot espresso
Freshpic Kings$8.00
seasonal fruit
Fruitparfit$12.00
seasonal fruit, yogurt, organic granola

Little Bears

please, let's keep this for kids under 10 only

Scramby Eggs$8.00
scrambled eggs, fingerling potatoes
Chicken Tenders$8.00
country fried chicken breast strips, french fries
Minime Burger$8.00
mini kobe beef burger, french fries
Pasta$8.00
house made spinch tagliatelle with butter or marinara

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
3.8Service
4Ambience
0.6Value

Noise • Moderate

48 Reviews

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100plusDiningsAyear
Los Angeles
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Have had mixed experiences here but the newest menu seems to have some more interesting choices. Worth a try!
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PeterL
Los Angeles
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I wanted to like this place, but I have to agree with what others have said. Food is just ok, and I think the price point is on the high side for just average food.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had planned on eating at Recess on Friday. We were seated, handed our menus and given a moment to look at them. We made our choices and waited for the server to come take our order. When she came back, she ran off the list of foods that the restaurant did not have, which felt like a quarter of the menu. AND...every item that was not available, was an item I had considered. OK. Back to square one and a new choice. When she came back and asked, I gave her my choice to which she replied that they were also out of. After that, really all that was left to choose from were overpriced sandwiches and french fries. We chose not to stay have dinner elesewhere that did have the food offered on their menu. The saving grace of this was that our server was professional and very apologetic and very nice. She expressed understanding and sympathy to not being able to bring us what we wanted. There was no fault on her part. She was just the messenger and she delivered the message very well. So. If you choose to eat at Recess, call ahead and find out if every item they offer is available before going over there. It will save you a lot of time and frustration.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had brunch/lunch with four friends last Sunday. The food was excellent, the waitstaff was efficient and accommodating to those of us with special requests. It was the perfect spot to meet before heading to a show at the Alex Theater. Plenty of parking at the restaurant, and only a few minutes to the Alex after eating. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!
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Sjat
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great menu, beautiful presentation and stellar wine list.
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Terry
San Francisco
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
This used to be a great little spot. Maybe they were having an off day - it does happen. But the food was so so and the service was not good. Very slow. Bottle of wine delivered with cork out already, not given opportunity to approve it. Patio, however, is still quite lovely.
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lfad
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I thought the service was great, from start to finish. The food was just mediocre but I'm going to try them again, maybe it was an off day or perhaps I didn't order the right things.
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MikeM
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food is excellent here! HOWEVER, our server was absolutely unattentive, leaving another server to step in when we got ignored. To make matters worse, she kept bringing me flat Diet Coke, and I kept saying "this is flat." Finally, I gave up and asked for water. Eventually the second server fixed the soda machine and brought me a soda . . . at the end of the meal. When we got our bill it charged us for the Diet Coke AND the water. Putting aside the fact that you charge for water is one thing (and kind of annoying, particularly when we werent warned), but to charge me for BOTH when the only reason I ordered both was because the soda was flat? Terribly tacky. Left a bad taste in my mouth, even with the tasty food.
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Kelly
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The server suggested a great Sauvignon Blanc and it paired really well with the special, halibut ceviche, which we ordered for an appetizer. The banana chips were thinly sliced and perfectly salted. Our dinner was very tasty and this place has a cute atmosphere. I definetely recommend!
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Lunchalot
Los Angeles
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The pictures on Instagram sent me to this very sweet restaurant in Glendale. Everyone looks like they are trying so hard, and the food was good. However, the service really spoils the experience. The servers were sweet, but something is amiss with either training, or management of the staff.
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Recess Eatery - Glendale is rated 3.9 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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1102 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202

Additional information

Cross street
Dryden
Neighborhood
Glendale
Hours of operation
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Monday through Friday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sevan Abdessian
Entertainment
Live acoustic flamenco music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from June through September.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.recesseatery.com/
Phone number
(818) 507-0592
Catering
Recess Eatery provides catering services from small to large events, both on and offsite. So whether it's your location or ours, it will surely be a memorable event.
Private party facilities
We offer full service catering for all your needs. From dinner parties to large events, Chef Sevan plans the perfect menu. Our staff of experienced event planners and servers can make any occasion a memorable one.
Private party contact
Tamar Kevonian: (818) 425-1284

Recess Eatery - Glendale

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Student Council

Truffle or Garlic$7.00

Falafel Darling$9.00

Cheese Board$18.00

Duke of York$12.00

Redondo Basket$16.00

Flat Bread$15.00

Daily Soup$6.00

Homeroom

Lebnani Scramble$15.00

Good Earth$16.00

Study of Eggs Benedict

Basturma Basket$14.00

Foul for Fava$13.00

French Toast$14.00

Darla's Pan Cakes$13.00

Extras

Applewood Smoked Bacon (3 pc)$4.00

Turkey Sausage (3pc)$6.00

Fresh Fruit Bowl$8.00

Home Style Hash Browns$5.00

Teacher's Lounge

Edamame Fatoush$17.00

Caprese Yeraz$20.00

Teacher's Pet$15.00

St. Anna's Ahi Tuna$23.00

Kale to Caesar$12.00

The Bully$17.00

Brand Boulevard$16.00

Pledge of Allegiance$15.00

Spinach Tagliatelle$15.00

Pumpkin Ravioli$16.00

The Valedictorian$21.00

Pan Roasted Chicken$23.00

Market Fish$25.00

Extra Credit

Cheese Cake

Housemade

Ice Cream$8.00

Sorbet$8.00

Affogato$7.00

Freshpic Kings$8.00

Fruitparfit$12.00

Little Bears

Scramby Eggs$8.00

Chicken Tenders$8.00

Minime Burger$8.00

Pasta$8.00

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