San Laurel

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   Donald

   Nashville

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Andrea was at our service for the evening and hands down one of the greatest dining experiences of my life she along with the food made it a lifetime memory and will definitely be back and recommend to friends and family 🙏🏼
   

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   David

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   San Laurel epitomizes innovation and elegance even as it avoids the rough edges of some of the trendy eateries that LA foodies are wont to chase. Its concept will be understood by those who want a genuine fine dining experience and can appreciate its extensions the European Spanish culinary traditions as well those who want to see the California/Los Angeles influences represented there. Our dining experience last Sunday was a success from start to finish. It began with the mezcal-based Cloudy Hill cocktail that did arrive in a cloud of citrus-thyme vapors clearing to reveal a russet liquid chilled by a single diamantine cube and also one of José Andrés' savvy variations on his signature G & Ts. From there it went to a dish of grilled eggplants with mole and one of wild mushrooms in the richest sauce imaginable. For the main plate we shared the basic-sounding "meat and potatoes" that turned out to be anything but basic. It was the most lavish bone-in ribeye I have ever seen, grilled to medium-rare perfection and surrounded by a wreath of herbs. Once presented at table, it was swiftly returned to the kitchen and reappeared carefully carved into bite-size pieces. Over this our server poured a remarkably flavorful jus. It was enough for three. The potatoes were an ethereal purée with a pool of herbal green liquid that left an impression of accompanying greens on the plate. A glass of Tempranillo made it all go down effortlessly. Dessert was a small gem of chocolate crémeux and mint flavors reminiscent of a mousse but creamier. As you would expect, the service at San Laurel is deft and discreet by an intelligent staff. The ambience is relaxed and refined. My review spreads it on pretty thick, but I hope it gives you an idea of the attention to detail that distinguishes everything there. I really do love the place and its special atmosphere. I have dined there four or five times without disappointment whatsoever. I highly recommend it.
   

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   Andrea

   VIP

   Washington DC

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good Spanish cuisine with unusual choices. The selection of plates however is limited, and food portions are small. It’s quite pricey for what you get
   

   San LaurelResponded on January 7, 2025

   Hello Andrea, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at San Laurel. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our unique Spanish cuisine and found our service to be top-notch. We appreciate your feedback on our portion sizes and pricing, and we'll definitely take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guest experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience. Warm regards, Management Team - San Laurel
   

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   Kim

   Los Angeles

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent dinner! Dining room seemed a bit loud so we sat outside where there were large heaters and blankets were offered (not needed). The food and service were top notch. Expect to pay over $100 per person but well worth it
   

   San LaurelResponded on January 7, 2025

   Hello Kim, Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at San Laurel and found our service to be top-notch. We understand that the dining area can get a bit lively at times, and we're glad you felt comfortable with the heaters and blankets offered outside. We also appreciate your feedback on our pricing, as we always aim to provide a great value for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team
   

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   Laura

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   44 reviews

   4.0

   44 reviews

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Beautiful spot. Lovely meal. But REALLY EXPENSIVE. Like so expensive.
   

   San LaurelResponded on January 7, 2025

   Hello Laura, Thank you for taking the time to review San Laurel. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and our location. We understand your concern about the pricing and appreciate your feedback. We strive to provide a unique and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests, and we believe our prices reflect that. We hope to see you again soon for another lovely meal. Warm regards, San Laurel Management Team
   

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   Beth

   Orange County

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 4, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Deeply disappointed with my experience at San Laurel. Ordered the Jamon & Manchego sandwich for lunch. When the buser brought out the food, he said “and here is your grilled cheese,” to which I replied “Oh, I ordered the ham and cheese.” Buser assures me, oh yes, there is ham on there, I misspoke. I take a bite, no ham. Peel open one half of the sandwich, no ham in site. Also nowhere in site? My server. I flag down another buser and ask if he can send the server over. Cue 5+ minutes of waiting while I can see the server across the nearly empty restaurant chatting with co-workers. She eventually comes over, apologies, takes the plate and assures me she will correct the mistake. Ten minutes later, she returns with THE ORIGINAL SANDWICH which has a bite taken out of it and has been peeled open and had some slices of ham hastily slapped inside. Mind you, about 15 minutes have passed since the sandwich was initially served to me, so it is also now cold and the rest of my party has finished their entrees. To add insult to injury, the server then comes over with a carafe of tap water to refill my half empty glass. I held my hand over the glass and reminded her that we had ordered sparkling water for the table. Upon me removing my hand, she filled the glass anyways and then asked me if I wanted to buy another bottle of sparkling. The whole service experience was truly uncomfortable, embarrassing and over priced. For a restaurant with a big name celebrity chef attached, they should be deeply ashamed of the level of service they are providing.
   

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   Rudolph

   Los Angeles

   18 reviews

   3.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   NEW Years Eve Dinner Prix Fixed Menu Way Over Priced for Mediocre food. Steak was barely warm Appetizers were fair. No drinks included unless you did a wine pairing.. Over $200/ person. Never again
   

   San LaurelResponded on January 7, 2025

   Hello Rudolph, We're sorry to hear that your New Year's Eve dinner at San Laurel didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to provide a memorable experience and it's disappointing to learn that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback on the pricing, and we'll certainly take your comments into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our offerings and service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Warm regards, Management Team - San Laurel
   

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   Adam

   Los Angeles

   11 reviews

   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for NYE. The food was amazing. But the server was trying to make us move so fast that our entire tasting menu was served in under 45 minutes, and we had the table for 2 hours. He didn’t even look that busy, but he only took basic care of us, nothing above the minimum, and we felt rushed. On previous visits the service was amazing, so maybe a fluke that night. But considering our bill was $1200 we were expecting a different level of attention and timing.
   

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   Joe-Nicole

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   beautiful restaurant, caring servers, very fresh ,tasty food. lovely environment. try to sit facing Disney Hall
   

   San LaurelResponded on December 31, 2024

   Thanks for visiting us, Joe-Nicole! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at San Laurel. Our team takes great pride in providing attentive service and delicious food, so we're glad to know we hit the mark for you. We're also glad you appreciated the view of the Disney Hall. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Management Team - San Laurel
   

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    amir

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Fantastic experience overall. No minuses except price maybe. The restaurant is on the 10th floor of the Conrad hotel building. Walk across street from Disney Hall where we were before the dinner. Recommend multiple shared plates and a couple of the main courses. Drinks were excellent. Service was top notch. Highly recommend as a special occasion place to go to.
    

    San LaurelResponded on December 31, 2024

    Hello amir, Thank you so much for your kind words and for recommending San Laurel. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us, from the view from the top of the hotel to the service and the food. We're especially glad that you enjoyed the main courses and drinks. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
    

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