Ardor

DIneLA3 course meal w/ $65 per personThe course starts with bass sashimi with a yuzu sauce. The sashimi is well paired with the yuzu, pear and slice of pepper. Nice balance and good portion for fine dining.The milk bread is a Japanese style loaf of bread with tomato torched on top. This was one of the highlight of the meal because of its soft and fluffy texture and subtly added flavor in the back.We got 6oz filet skirt steak. The steak was well cooked to medium with char grill giving that coal flavor to it. They gave additional black salt on the side which had a wonderful flavor. However, the steak was already seasoned heavily that it was a bit on the saltier end. The black salt was too much but it would've been better if the steak was left unseasoned. The onion ring fries was added separately. The panko had mix of curry taste which gave a whole new taste to the onion ring. The onion was well cooked and soft while the outer ring was well fried without being too soggy with oil. I wouldn't consider it as fine dining dish as it lacked a bit of consideration to plates and look. But it's def a good occasional night out location

I have no idea what happened yesterday 01/29 but we drove about an hour to get here to have dinner and to experience Ardor but came to an unannounced closed restaurant. No signage, no posts on socials and Yelp and Google even said they were open. So it was such a bummer to come to an empty restaurant during business hours after dealing with rush hour 101 freeway traffic. We arrived and their doors were unlocked but no sight of employees or customers in sight. Parking situation here is tricky so we even walked a few blocks after finding street parking to avoid valet since I know it can be costly. We were so hungry and felt let down. We were looking forward to it and even took the extra step to check and make reservations on open table (which were available), but instead wanted to avoid putting a CC on file since we were scared to be late and would be charged $50 per person. We were willing to wait for seats once we got there as we assumed it couldn't be a full house since it was a midweek evening. Adding an extra star though since a plus is their restaurant is beautiful, chic and aesthetic. Green plants placed tastefully throughout and comfy looking seats. Can't speak on the food for obvious reasons but their menu items sounded great according to online posts.

Came here for a birthday dinner, the ambiance looked nice in photos and the menu was intriguing, so off to WeHo we went! We had a reservation, so we're seated immediately, but there were only two other groups in the restaurant, so getting a table wasn't going to be a problem. Started off with cocktails, of course, is there any other way to start a dinner? I got the Monkey See, Monkey Do, which sounded very interesting and, in reality, was very good and complex. The different notes of the ingredients come through with a nice banana flavor bringing up the end. Definitely a well crafted cocktail. Appetizers were a few with our party of four, but the milk bread is a must! Just super flavorful with a great texture. Just keep the milk bread coming! The scallop Semi Crudo was also nice with plenty of scallop pieces within. The tempura Onion Rings were another night recommended item and, while I won't say no to a good onion ring, I didn't see it as an item at an upscale restaurant. But, they were seasoned very well, probably the best seasoned onion ring I've ate to date. Entrees came next. The Ardor Burger, I was really hoping it would be better then it was. It just didn't stand out to me in any way. With do menu burgers available around LA, it was forgettable. The Pacific Striped Bass was cooked well but it definitely felt like something was missing from the dish. The filet mignon was cooked very well, as was the strip steak. Would definitely say, if you're coming to Ardor, for entrees, go with the steaks, they were the best of the entrees. Overall, a nice restaurant with cute ambiance. Some dishes were hits (talking to you milk bread) while others need a makeover (work on it Ardor Burger). Drinks were very good. A nice date meal spot if you're looking for one

The food was delicious and the ambiance is like no other that I have experienced in town. It's so tucked away that you'd almost forget you're right on Sunset.The service was INCREDIBLY SLOW. We had an earlier reservation, and the restaurant was pretty quiet to begin with. There was a huge group of at least 12-14 who arrive after my party of 3, and they were served more quickly than us. We were celebrating my friend's birthday, so this experience really left a bad taste in my mouth. If I go back, it won't be for a long time.

2 times Kistler wine 2021 - only Chardonnay we all love. Family loved all the food. Miranda was lovely and Sunny the sommelier was lovely. Amouse Bouche was my favorite - persimmon with passionfruit. Vegetables - excellent Charred broccolini Potato Asparagus The steak - outstanding Scallops were great Hamachi was average The Tuna tartar was nowhere as good as the other times.

Pretty interior and super nice & attentive staff! That being said, this rating only reflects our experience with the food, which was very average. We ordered a lot, and don't get me wrong -- everything was good & seemingly high-quality, but nothing was particularly extraordinary in flavor apart from the Milkbread & the Pineapple Arroz con Leche (vegan). Milkbread 5/5 -- incredibly warm & soft, comes straight out of the oven! Best bread I've ever hadTempura Onion Rings 2/10 -- Crunchy & good texture, but way too much pepper & honestly comparable to fast food chain flavorTuna Tartare 2/5 -- Nothing special, too zesty imo & needs more mayo or creaminess. Really just tastes like I'm being served tuna that I can get anywhere else.Sweet Potato Curry 3/5 -- Curry is plain and boring, thought it'd at least taste like sweet potatoes but it doesn't. I did like the sweet potatoes and chips though. Aleppo Crusted Shrimp 3/5 -- The polento was delicious but the shrimp was cold and lacked flavor which was a disappointment. I've had some delicious shrimp entrees in the past and this is nothing in comparison.Tandoor Carrots 2/5 -- I mean it just tastes like roasted carrots & hummus. Nothing special, can make at homeMint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 3/5 -- Super minty (taste like the leaf itself), but my friends claimed it tasted like toothpaste. Also not sure what was going on with the pudding/chocolate concoction beneath, there was barely any puddingPineapple Arroz Con Leche 5/5 -- LOVED this! Presentation is lacking IMO (just looks like a plate of a bunch of stuff), but it was delicious nonetheless. Loved the coconut & the white chocolate balls.

We went to Weho to grab food and lo behold found this spot where there is actually availability on a Sunday brunch without having to rsvp. We street parked on a meter across the streets because they only had hotel valet parking available in front. We walked in and were seated right away. The brunch hours just opened and there were practically no one which was amazing. Lights are dim with clean spacious dining area.We ordered drinks, appetizers, and main dish which all came to ~$180 (18.5% gratuity is auto added to the bill) great, speedy, attentive customer service. Food was delicious but I've heard dinner menus different and more delicious like that one item: gooseberry pizza! I will most definitely be back for dinner here. Overall I absolutely loved my experience for a pricey point.

Ambiance: Dressy, Modern Art DecoService: GreatThe staff was very attentive, from the host to the server. The team explained every dish in detail and communicated each course's progression.Food: DeliciousThe food was prepared very well. Even if some dishes didn't align with my preferred taste palate, the quality of ingredients and preparation was excellent.My recommendations:STARTERSMilk Bread: Light and airy bread you can pull apart, with tomatoes in each crevice.Tuna Tartare: Really fresh tuna served with lettuce for a healthy wrap.Mains:MAINSSteak: Very tender and juicy (order it cooked to the chef's recommendation).Branzino: A high-quality fish with a tender, non-rubbery texture. Well-seasoned, deboned, and overall a well-balanced main.SIDESBroccolini: Simple but very well cooked and complements the steak nicely.Oyster Mushrooms: Cooked to tenderness and served with a delicious green herb sauce.DESSERTHazelnut Brownie: Rich chocolate brownie with a delicious creamy interior.Mango Rice Pudding: A refreshing coconut-based rice pudding with a nutty-tasting jam on top.TIPSParking: Valet or street parking is available.The restaurant is located in The West Hollywood Edition hotel and is a great spot to visit before or after your meal, as there are lounge areas, a beautiful bar, pool, and fireplace.

I went back again last night and had a great time. They changed the crab pasta a little bit, but it was still good. I had the hamachi crudo, which was just OK. The milk bread was great, as usual. We tried the chicken, which I found to be a bit too smoky but my friends liked it. We got the potatoes and the broccolini as sides. The manager, the hostess, and, a food runner/waiter named Martin were all amazing! The outside patio was closed due to weather, but it was gorgeous inside. I highly recommend this place and I'm always surprised it's not packed based on the quality of the food and the service.

If you can indulge me for a minute, I want you to close your eyes.Closed? OK, now visualize arriving at your favorite boreal paradise resort. Ocho Rios? Iguassu? Sarawak? Got it? That's the feeling you get when you arrive at The Edition Hotel and its unique restaurant, Ardor. The hotel itself is grand in scale, everything oversized from the marbled driveway that draws you around to the land-of-the-giants entry. An attendant glides forward, opens your door, offers his name, asks for yours and how he can serve you today and you step out to be surrounded by black luxury rides of every description from Beemers to Maseratis -- and, they must be black, unless, of course, you are sporting a gleaming sapphire Porsche this particular evening.Once inside the marble clad main floor, the Edition spreads before you with all the comforts you expect at your resort: an inviting bar, glowing in the distance, a sweeping staircase that begs you to see what mysteries perch above, deep couches draped with oversized faux fur throws, a crackling fireplace, and a pool table -- of course!When your table is ready, you step back outside and make your way past ferns that curl out as if to grab you and guide you inside. Once the massive wooden doors open, you enter, well, LA's own special version of paradise. I don't need to describe it further -- see my photos and those of others here who have reacted the way I did, with delight. You relax immediately as you are whisked to your table and the service starts and never stops coming. It seems a team of no fewer than six smiling Ardoristas are attending to you at every juncture from cocktails (offered by a literally beaming and voluble sommeliere) to appetizers to mains to desserts and espresso.The menu is eclectic, the portions exquisite and diminutive (so you can try more dishes without feeling overwhelmed). The beauty in each presentation is the point, until ... you taste your selections. Then you know that the real point is the trouble Chef Fraser and his expert team pour into every item on one single sheet. Now, just work with me one minute more and close your eyes again (it isn't hard to picture paradise now, is it). Deep in meditation? A blaring siren, two very large vehicles honking their horns, the roar of afterburners and ear-drum splitting audio shatter your dreamscape in seconds. Uh-oh.This is the only drawback to Ardor. It sits on Sunset, cleverly disguised behind a thick wall of greenery so none on the pavement are the wiser. This is no one's bad. Just choose a seat far enough away from the Strip to enjoy the peaceful reverie of this well-heeled moment and you are truly transported for just a few hours, right in the heart of the metropolis.It is worth every single penny.