Written Hand

4.6

5 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals
Dog-friendly

Escape life’s pesky troubles for a while at Written Hand, our ode to the extraordinary ingredients of Southern California combined with the flavors of the Greek isles and southern Italy. Working with dozens of talented farmers, Executive Chef Ashley Thompson uses exceptionally fresh local produce, seafood, and more to craft a Mediterranean-inspired dinner menu that might just entice you to fight over the last bite. From artful cocktails and plentiful wines to shareable bites and sumptuous large plates, join us for a vibe that invites you to kiss the cares of the day goodbye.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(213) 279-3534
Website
https://everbarla.com/written-hand
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ashley Thompson

Location
1800 Argyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Cross street
Corner of Argyle and Yucca
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Hollywood and Vine Metro
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bivalve'ntine's Day Dinner
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us on February 14th for Bivalve-ntine’s Day, whether you're toasting to love, swiping left on romance, or just here for a hot date with a half shell, we’ve got you covered. Because nothing says ‘I love you’ (or ‘I love me’) like a night full of bivalves and booze. Complimentary oysters will be shucked table/bar side all night long. Sip on Ford’s Gin Oyster Brine Freezer Martinis, pop a bottle of bubbly, and enjoy a curated pre-fixe menu featuring our friends from E-Fish, Kainoa Fishery, and LA Fish Co. Whether you're cuffed, curious, or just here for the bivalves… reservations are a must—though we’ll be welcoming all the no-strings-attached singles at the bar.

bub & Grandmas bread$9.00
TOASTED ONION VERMOUTH BUTTER, FLAKY SALT
Head on Prawns$32.00
SMOKED ORANGE CHERMOULA, TORN BREAD
Ono Winter Crudo$27.00
COLD-PRESSED LEMON OIL, MEYER LEMON, TANGERINE
Baby Planet Carrots$14.00
WHIPPED RICOTTA, SMOKED ORANGE CHERMOULA, ZA’ATAR CRUNCH
Girl and Dug Farm Lettuces$19.00
SOUR APPLES, VIOLET MUSTARD TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE, TRUFFLE PECORINO, TOUM CROUTONS
Squash Blossoms$19.00
HERBED LABNEH, LEMON ZEST, MICRO FLOWERS
Compressed Weiser Farms Toybox Melon$23.00
36-MONTH PROSCIUTTO, CANDYSTRIPE FIGS, FETA ESPUMA, RED OPAL BASIL
Chilled Lobster Salad$31.00
LOBSTER VELOUTE, MICRO TARRAGON SALAD, CHIVE OIL, CAVIAR BUMP
Crispy Artichokes$21.00
PARMESAN FONDUTA, BEURRE BLANC
blue-FIN Tuna Collar$69.00
HARISSA RUB, CHARRED CANDYSNAP LEMON
Braised Lamb Neck$59.00
TOASTED FREGOLA ROOT VEGETABLES, POMEGRANATE BRAISING JUS, MINT GREMOLATA
Pan Roasted Seabream$46.00
ALEPPO, PRESERVED LEMON YOGURT, SHAVED WHITE ASPARAGUS
Roasted 1/2 Spatchcock Chicken$42.00
PAN DRIPPING BREAD, CUCUMBER SALAD, WHIPPED TOUM
Toasted Vermicelli & Rice$12.00
TOASTED ALMONDS, SUMAC, PARSLEY
Charred Broccolini$14.00
PRESERVED LEMON, RED PEPPER

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

5 Reviews

J
James
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love love love this place! We had a reservation but decided to sit at the bar last minute. Shout out to Ian our Bartender. He gave some great recs and really made us feel special. We mostly stuck with the bar menu but had to try the head on shrimp and loved them. intimate space in the hotel lobby of the Kimpton. The place could use some signage but once you're there it's quite cute. Also, don't skimp on dessert. They do a really nice carrot cake bread pudding and have one of the best Espresso Martini's in the city. We'll definitely be back. Hopefully more people hear about it. But we don't mind a secret spot all to ourselves in the city.
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Sara
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dine LA menu was fantastic, the Squash Blossoms and Lamb were favorites and both desserts were phenomenal. Drinks were good and service was great.
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Monica
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rare to have a restaurant in LA with fantastic cocktails, delicious food, great service be undersubscribed. Price point was reasonable and although menu is smaller, sufficient choice and all tasty.
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Amber
Chicago
355 reviews
5.0
355 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fun pop-up concept. All of the food was delicious, especially the head on prawns and pistachio coulant!
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Chevvon
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu is small, but the food is the most delicious I have had in a while. Great ambiance and service.
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Written Hand is rated 4.6 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

1800 Argyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Argyle and Yucca
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Hollywood and Vine Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ashley Thompson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://everbarla.com/written-hand
Phone number
(213) 279-3534

Written Hand

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Additional information

Experiences

Bivalve'ntine's Day Dinner

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bub & Grandmas bread$9.00

Head on Prawns$32.00

Ono Winter Crudo$27.00

Baby Planet Carrots$14.00

Girl and Dug Farm Lettuces$19.00

Squash Blossoms$19.00

Compressed Weiser Farms Toybox Melon$23.00

Chilled Lobster Salad$31.00

Crispy Artichokes$21.00

blue-FIN Tuna Collar$69.00

Braised Lamb Neck$59.00

Pan Roasted Seabream$46.00

Roasted 1/2 Spatchcock Chicken$42.00

Toasted Vermicelli & Rice$12.00

Charred Broccolini$14.00

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