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Redbird - Los Angeles

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
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Good for groups

Located in downtown Los Angeles, Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic edifices, inside the rectory building of Vibiana – a premier wedding, events and performing arts venue. Chef | Owner Neal Fraser and Owner | Operator Amy Knoll have crafted a beautifully dynamic restaurant space within which to enjoy Chef Fraser's critically acclaimed Modern American menu. Wine Director Christopher Dugan’s wine list is well-rounded with great finds from both established and emerging regions throughout the world. Bar Director Tobin Shea's cocktail offerings feature well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics, as well as inventive and inspired originals. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available for brunch, happy hour + dinner.

The Main Dining Room offers open air dining under our retractable roof with views of the Vibiana bell tower and the upper balconies of the rectory building. The Lounge offers dining tables along the banquette and windows overlooking 2nd St.

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Executive chef: Neal Fraser

From the OpenTable editors: Head to this stunning spot for elegant New American cuisine laced with Los Angeles influences. Housed in a former cathedral in downtown LA, the restaurant's modern-meets-classic design, complete with an open-air ceiling, makes it a showstopper. Dishes like grilled hamachi collar with ancho chile and California sea bass with spring gazpacho, from acclaimed chef Neal Fraser, make the restaurant standout from the crowd even more.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 788-1191
Website
http://redbird.la/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
A wide variety of unique private rooms are available on multiple floors above the restaurant. Special events of all occasions and sizes are highly customizable during the day and evening, combining indoor and outdoor experiences, as each room has its own featured design highlights and history.
Private party contact
Redbird Events: (213) 788-1191 ext. 211

Location
114 E 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Main/Los Angeles
Parking details
The Valet is located on Second Street between Main and Los Angeles Street at 114 E 2nd Street, 90012, LA, CA.
Public transit
LA Union Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Eve Dinner 2024
$55.00 - $215.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24, 2024 only
Chef Neal Fraser and team will be preparing a three-course prix fixe Christmas Eve dinner with optional wine pairing by Wine Director Christopher Dugan in celebration of the holiday. See full menu here: redbird.la/christmas-eve
New Year's Eve Dinner 2024
$267.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for New Year’s Eve dinner at Redbird. Chef Neal Fraser and team will be serving a three-course prix fixe dinner with optional wine pairing by Wine Director Christopher Dugan. See full menu: redbird.la/new-years-eve

STARTERS
EVERYTHING PARKER ROLLS$14.00
date butter
SPICY SHISHITO PEPPERS$16.00
bottarga, crispy quinoa
BRUSSELS SPROUTS$16.00
creme fraiche, dill, coriander, lemon
SUGAR SNAP PEAS$17.00
coconut milk, thai basil, spiced cashews
PERSIMMON SALAD$22.00
stracciatella, watercress, sunflower dukkah, yuzu vinaigrette
AVOCADO SALAD$25.00
little gems, smoked bacon, buttermilk blue cheese vinaigrette
HIRAMASA CRUDO$24.00
buttermilk, fuji apple, mountain caviar, shiso
GRILLED PRAWNS$28.00
pomelo, nuoc cham, thai herbs, chili, peanuts, toasted coconut
PASTA
CAVATELLI$38.00
chanterelles, reggiano, chive
GARGANELLI$29.00
wild boar sugo, english peas, marjoram, fiore sardo
PAPPARDELLE$34.00
rabbit, castelvetrano olives, oven dried tomato, reggiano
ENTREES
BARBECUE SMOKED TOFU$32.00
fried wild rice, mustard greens, togarashi, shiitake xo
JOHN DORY$42.00
dashi cream, celery root puree, smoked trout roe, sunchoke chips, chervil
WHOLE CRISPY BRANZINO$58.00
thai broth, lemongrass, black lime
DAY BOAT SCALLOPS$47.00
sweet corn, smoked bacon, fondant potatoes, pickled ramps
GRILLED LAMB BELLY$38.00
labneh, spiced walnut vinaigrette, fregola, roasted grapes
BROKEN ARROW RANCH WILD BOAR TENDERLOIN$48.00
gnocchi romana, black kale, shimeji mushrooms, violet mustard
HERITAGE PORK CHOP$54.00
polenta, collard greens, pear mostarda, hazelnut
BONE-IN RIBEYE for two$142.00
24 oz creekstone farms beef, escarole, horseradish crème fraiche, onion jus
PORTERHOUSE for two$162.00
32 oz creekstone farms, king oyster mushrooms, aceto balsamico
SIDES
PEE WEE POTATOES$16.00
coppa passata, reggiano, pickled fennel
BABY YAMS$16.00
green pistachio mole, spiced honey, cotija, chapulines crunch
BROCCOLINI$14.00
black garlic gremolata, breadcrumbs

A 20% service fee will be added to parties of 6 or more. The entirety of this charge is distributed to the staff.

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

What 3,077 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Los Angeles
Contemporary American
Downtown
Best Ambiance
Downtown
Great for brunch

Review summary

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Redbird, situated in the heart of Los Angeles, offers a "spectacular setting" perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about its "delicious food" and "great ambiance," ideal for brunch or dinner. The service is consistently praised as "amazing," with the "aesthetic and decor" being top-notch. A must-visit for a memorable dining experience.

3,077 Reviews

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tom
Las Vegas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
All good Personable, knowledgeable…. Beautiful space, delicious food
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Joan
Los Angeles
6 reviews
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5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love the center court there, and the food is always excellent. Will be back.
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Damon
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Make a reservation now. Don’t delay. One of my brunch spots in the city. Duck confit chilaquiles + pumpkin French toast + Redeye from the bar = impeccable culinary experience. Returning soon.
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Casey
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter & chef were extremely accommodating with food allergies on our party & made my birthday feel special!
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Lina
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and excellent service. Great restaurant for celebrating occasions
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Declan
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Recommend that anyone visit!
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haydee
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved both the space and the food.We had booked the lounge area which turned out to be a bad decision for daytime dining, however the staff were very accommodating and moved us to the main dining room filled with bright daylight and similarly well designed and decorated space. The food was delicious and so was the service. Would definitely recommend this venue.
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Derek
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are regulars. Food was excellent as always. HOWEVER....We did not like (see below) seeing yet again a very unclassy enforced 5% surcharge added to our bill at the end of our evening. It essentially shames a patron into an additional 5% tip-- since no one in their right mind would ask to have such removed-- as it puts them in a terribly awkward or uncomfortable position by default. Red Bird should simply pay their staff well, raise or adjust their pricing accordingly to reflect such as a cost of doing business, and let the market determine to support them or not. But this is just a terrible hospitality offense that should be eradicated in an otherwise classy and great establishment. "A 5% service charge will be added to each guest check to ensure competitive industry compensation, as well as health and medical benefits, for all of our valued full time team members. In support of this initiative, the entirety of the charge is retained by the company. If you would like this charge removed, please let our staff know. Thank you for dining with us and supporting our staff."
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Janik
Los Angeles
22 reviews
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5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about Redbird was fantastic. First, was the warm and welcoming staff, who couldn't do enough to please us, then everything we ordered was delicious. The fireplace blazing at the end of the dining hall added so much to the ambiance.
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Sean
Los Angeles
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We dined at Red Bird this evening to end our evening from the Walt Disney Concert Hall's presentation of Star Wars a Concert. We went with two friends of ours who we share seats with every 2-3 Sunday's. This evening we started with the Avocado Salad and Parker House rolls. If you love simple but delicious starter plates these are a must. The parker house rolls are served with a salted, maple butter and date spread that compliments the everything topping on the rolls. We moved on to a few pasta dishes and the Bronzino served whole which was delightful. For desert my husband and I shared the Orange-Passionfruit sorbet and our friends shared the coconut cream pie but it was deconstructed and simply amazing. If you're in town for an elevated experience, we can highly recommend Red Bird. If you wish to bring your own wine which we normally do, there is a $50.00 corkage fee which for the area is a bit high and why we only come here every other month. If they lowered their corkage fee to align with similar restaruants in the area to $35-$40 we would probably come more often. All that being said the food , atmosphere, service and ambiance are amazing here and very much worth the visit.
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Redbird - Los Angeles is rated 4.8 stars by 3077 OpenTable diners.

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