Ladyhawk

Who knew the Boutique pocket La Peer Hotel was tucked away on a nondescript side street in WeHo a block from the daily grind of Pubs and Clubs?Just off the Lobby Ladyhawk patiently awaits for the booths to fill and the diners to chill. A happy Hostee greets you like an old college roomie who knew all your secrets. The dining room is a long slice of muted tones and soft lighting anchored by an open buzzin' Kitchen that is larger than the one at the Pentagon. The music loop is Lebanese lite that gently sets the mood for food. The Bar: Complex and complete. Signature cocktails that will have you scratching your head and hitting Safari to find out exactly what you might be drinking. There is a substantial carefully curated Wine List with interesting and unusual choices. Taste a few before you plunge. The House will offer you a healthy pour to try and then decide. You could sample two, eat a Pita, leave a Benjie and bolt, full as a tick. The Staff: As crisp as their black uniforms. Janet, my Server, was enthusiastic, bright, personable, delightful and charming. She genuinely enjoyed caring for her guests and was committed to making sure everyone in her section had an experience that was sure to have them returning. You'll never have to ask for more water, clean plates, or extra napkins, as it all just arrives when needed without needing to snap your fingers at the passing Runner. Who's in the house? As Ladyhawk is in the LA Peer Hotel can you guess where the Concierge send guests who ask for a dining suggestion?And there are the Top Cheffies who followed Chef Charbel all the way to the final showdown. The Food: Sublime is just a choice away. There are no mistakes in this kitchen. Ladyhawk is a love poem to the Lebanon, now lost, that existed before the troubles. The cuisine here is elegant and sophisticated even if it is something familiar. Za'Atar Man'oushe is a Lebanese Pizza. Here the dough is fermented for 48 hours and served with Wild Thyme. (So, for a Wild Thyme order a Man'oush to stretch out your tummy and your tush). Little caps of creamy Herbs and Labneh like Hersey Kisses dotted the top in a pattern. The Hummus is whisked together with Bits of Roasted Beets, Chickpeas, and Tahini. It was a bowl of throbbing day glow hot pink with a sprig of fresh Dill to make it just perfect. A tickle of heat will wink at you from a distance. The Babaghanouj is charred mashed Eggplant, Tahini, Lemon, and Yogurt that also has a slow crawl of lingering spice. A sprinkle of Pomegranate Arils added a sweet crunch. The short stack of warm Pita for taking a full scoop of the dips is a blessing to your lips.The Falafel is easy to make and easier to make poorly. It's often so dried out you'd be better advised to nibble on a Hockey Puck. And a bad Falafel will make you feel awful into the bargain. These perfectly formed crispy, crunchy, herby cakes are truly Mana from Heaven. They are served with a velvety Tahini Sauce, fresh Mint Leaves, and Halved Cherry Tomatoes all of which fits neatly, well almost neatly, into your Pita. And if you don't have the Sauce all over your shirt, you're eating it wrong so dive in. These Falafel should be offered by the bucket. Tabouleh Salad with micro chopped Parsley, Mint, Tomato, Quinoa, and Lemon is definitely not first date food. You are guaranteed clingers wedged in between your implant, bridge and capped front teeth. But, it is so good it's worth making a bad impression. The Rainbow Carrots in Hot Honey, Za'Atar, Labneh and Roasted Almonds was the Home Run. Brilliant . Were there slivers of Medjool Dates mixed in? I'll bet you my last LBP there were. The Batata Harra also must be ordered. They were thrice fried cubes of Potato with Garlic, Cilantro and Chilis. It is Ladyhawk Crack. Eat all you can and then take the rest home to top with Eggs al gusto for breakfast.Finally, the Whole Dourade was magic. A spatchcocked boneless filet with dots of Zhoug (Hot Sauce), and Labneh. You can't wish for a better fish and be rewarded with one this good.Australian Wagyu Picanha Schwama with Tomato, Parsley, Tahini, and Pickled Onions in a Pita would cause a Vegan to cancel their membership in PETA. Ladyhawk...I'm gonna stalk you so keep an Eagle eye out for me.

Didn't have a reservation but fortunately were able to get a seat at the bar. The bar tender whipped up a nice mocktail for us. We got the mezzo platter which is a good amount of food for 2-3 people. The best dip was the muhammara. The hummus and baba were underwhelming and the olives were a bit salty. Falafels were tasty.3.5, rounding up to 4 for ambience and our drink.

I finally made it out to this restaurant and it was ok. The muhammara 4/5 and the olive oil cake 5/5 were the best things. Shwarma was ok 3/5, as were the two dine la salads and rest of the mezi platter. They also charged us $50 more than they were supposed to -5/5!!!!!! They took it off, as we were lucky enough to have checked the bill. I also saw others complaining about there bill, so BE CAREFUL!

Located nestled within a classy hotel, the restaurant is dimly lit and romantic. We had plenty of privacy in our seat. I was surprised by how cushy the booth seating is.The service was quick, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our waitress gave us great descriptions and recommendations of different menu options.The pita was piping hot and fresh. The highlight of the meal was the Za'atar Man'oushe. As someone who loves texture in food, it was so satisfying - almost like a sesame type of texture. I highly recommend getting chili oil drizzled on it for a little kick. We also really loved the carrots - they were sweet served with a delicious cream sauce. My husband loved the falafel - it was packed with chickpea and perfectly shaped. My only wish is that it was served with even more tahini sauce.

Likely the best hummus and pita EVERRR. And the grilled Halloumi cheese! Wow. Tiny, but delicious tabouli. And the infamous Za'atar Man'oushe (the thing that looks like a pizza in all the photos...WHICH IS A MUST)... uniquely delicious. Quite the indulgent spread. The "ENTREES" aren't really entrees. It's just meat. So, the idea is you share. Don't order one thing for yourself, or you'll O.D. on duck. I had so much duck that night, I'm flying south for the winter. Honestly, the Entrees were a tad underwhelming... but maybe b/c the previous bites were so exquisite. My $22 whiskey drink was underwhelming as well. Next time... I'd totally go back and ONLY order a few smaller "appetizer" plates. I'd skip the entrees, order a $22 whiskey on the rocks, and enjoy the modern-meets-steampunk vibe at the bar.

Great flavors! The menu has something for everyone. Loved the beetroot hummus and the man'oushe (make sure to order right away as they only have limited quantity each evening), octopus and lamb. We also had and liked the crudo, harissa chicken wings, halloumi, shrimp (the spiciness covered the taste quite a bit) and wagyu but the first items were definitely musts! I had the Dusty Rose mocktail and it's one of few actually good mocktails I've had! The olive cake with orange on top was also a great hit and awesome recommendation from our server! Great vibe but parking can be tricky, there's metered 2 hour on the street if you catch one or valet ($20).

Mediterranean cyisine is usually associated with downscale felafel joints and with few exceptions, fine dining, such as Zahav in Philadelphia that is arguably its number one restaurant. The fine dining scene in LA has morphed from classical French to Asian fusion, Italian, Japanese, and other East Asian cuisines, catching the attention of a famed French tire company Perhaps the time has come for Mediterranean cuisines to come to the fire. I have seen excellent examples of Greek, Tunisian, and Israeli cuisines invading the fine dining space; in the Middle East, Lebanese is acknowledged to be among the best. Enter Ladyhawk, a post-COVID entry located in West Hollywood in the new Kimpton Hotel welcomes you into its elegantly furnished space resplendent with plenty of booths, banquette, and other trapping of comfort and ease. The service is attentive to a fault, gladly bringing out tasters of their intense Lebanese wines, that boast a 5,000 year head start over their California equivalents. Their wood fired grill and pizza oven were out to good use for their signature pita, hot and puffed into a sphere, though a bit flatter and chewier than pitas from other countries. The accompanying mezze included some classics such as baba ghanoush and hummous. Withe some interesting riffs such as beet hummous and classic muhamarra redolent with sweet peppers and walnutes. The Shrimp were grilled over a wood fire fulfilling their promise of flavor and tenderness. Standouts were chef Hayek's Za'atar Man'oushe, with 48 hour cold fermented dough topped with the colors of the Lebanese flag, a direct homage to classic Neopolitan Margharita pizza, and the woodfired dourade, fileted and served whole with a wonderful sauce that marriued umami, piquant, and citrus flavors. Dessert was the Olive oil cake, crusty and topped with homemade marinade, which devoured even though we usually skip desserts. If you come early you can usually find meters; otherwise you can valet with the hotel. Reservations recommended. Due to the high ceilings and furnishings, noise is not overwhelming. Being in WeHo, signature cocktails are plentiful and the wine list has eclectic selections from the new, old, and ancient worlds. My only gripe is that in keeping with changing tastes and their Halal clientele, they should also expand their NA choices taking advantage of some of the excellent beets and sparkling wines out if Europe.We'll be back-hope to see you there!

Had to come to Charbel Hayek's Ladyhawk, as it is his first-ever restaurant and one of the hottest restaurants in Los Angeles! Reservations were surprisingly not too difficult to get, which can be a bit of a rarity in this city.Ordered quite a bit. For appetizers, we had the mezze platter, taboleh, za'atar man'oushe, and octopus. The standout had to be the mezze platter, which basically is every single mezze on the menu. Very authentic and perfect for our party of six people! The za'atar man'oushe was interesting as well, as it is Lebanese flatbread that is kind of like pizza. For our entrées, we had that dry-aged Rohan duck, Australian wagyu sirloin shawarma, and a whole darude. They were all good, but surprisingly my favorite had to be the darude. Lastly, we ended up having all three desserts: mango muhalabieh, strawberry cream top, and pistachio baklava. The mango muhalabieh is easily the most photogenic, but the strawberry cream top was my favorite.Service was great here! Our server was really nice and made sure that we ordered the right amount of food. And in fact, we had only ordered two desserts in the first place, but we were gifted the third dessert anyways. Appreciate it!Ambience is realy nice. Very modern looking with high ceilings. Felt very comfortable in here.Parking is a bit of a challenge since it is located in the heart of West Hollywood. It is located at the Kimpton La Peer Hotel, so street parking around here is tough. There is valet parking for $20 at the hotel as well, just let them know you're going to Ladyhawk.

Yes thank you! Best Mediterranean food I've had. It's the little things. I've had this food before but here...hummus is extra garlicky and perfectly smooth. Babaghanouj is just extra smoky and flavorful. Muhammara has pickled onions that cuts the richness and add acidity to the dish. Pita smells of yeasty and freshness of baked bread. Love this place!

Ladyhawk has such a cute vibe in the dining room. I wouldn't recommend sitting out in the patio during this time of the year. The hostess and the servers are great and attentive for the most part. I was slightly disappointed when one of the servers came by to take take our plates since our entrees were coming up, but she also took a plate of our appetizers that we actually consolidated without asking us. We didn't notice as we were having a serious conversation! Oooopsieee. Wish she asked us. Anyways the food overall was alright. The zaatar manaeesh, the halloumi, and the muttabal were so delicious and I would definitely recommend. We also got the chicken and the steak and they were okay. The steak did come out extra well done despite us asking for medium rare. The server and the manager however were very helpful about it and did bring out a well made medium rare steak instead. For dessert, the olive cake was delicious!!!! Definitely would recommend getting appetizers and dessert. Maybe skipping the entrees. Skip the falafel- didn't taste authentic to me and the wedge salad as it was literally a head of lettice on a plate with some dressing.