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Abernethy's, Los Angeles, CA

Abernethy's

4.4
4.4
966 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
220 N Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Chef in Residence: -Pyet DeSpain
Native Mexican American Cuisine

Located in Downtown Los Angeles on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, Abernethy’s is a destination restaurant offering a unique, ever-changing dining experience from LA, for LA. Featuring up-and-coming chefs and new menus for special limited engagements, Abernethy’s highlights the diverse flavors and people that make up Los Angeles. Abernethy’s is the story of the LA, related and plated by the Chefs who tell it best.

Open 3 Hours before shows at Dorthey Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theater and Mark Taper Forum

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Native American, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sun 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 972-8088
  • Website
    http://www.abernethysla.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Abernethy's's menu was last updated 2024-01-24.

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What 966 people are saying

Abernethy's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Downtown

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abernethy's offers a delightful pre-theater dining experience with its unique "rotating chefs" concept. Guests praise the "delicious food," including salmon, cod, and flavorful indigenous dishes. The restaurant's "convenient location" near LA's major theaters makes it a perfect choice for show-goers. While service can vary, the staff is often described as "friendly" and "attentive."

966 Reviews

  1. Linda VIP

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my third visit to Abernethy’s during Chef DeSpain’s time at the restaurant. I have enjoyed all three visits. Today I ordered the guacamole which is my favorite. Next I ordered chilaquiles with the green sauce. I found I prefer the red sauce but the entree was still enjoyable. Since today is her last day I look forward to the next chef.

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  2. Arlene VIP

    Jackson Hole57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been attempting frequent Abernathy‘s whenever we are at the Mark taper, the Dorothy Chandler or the Amundsen. This has been the best experience. Actually, one time we had our entire meal comped because the food took so long to get out so I’m very happy that this was a good experience for us and I’m looking forward to the new chef

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  3. Kathryn

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have eaten here several times before the theater and concerts and have enjoyed the food, service, and the ambience. One little problem is that the dessert, a chocolate cake, was a little dry, but other than that, our experience was quite positive.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoying the new menu! Very pretty food and healthy! Perfect before a performance at chandler.

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  5. Sara

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s convenient to eat at Abernethy’s before the opera or theater. Service was friendly and efficient. There is a limited menu by rotating guest chefs. I had the salmon, which was delicious, but I thought the wild rice had too much maple flavor. There is a decent wine list and some specialty cocktails. My partner usually has a Bloody Mary, but he didn’t like their version, an umami Bloody Mary. We will probably look for somewhere else next time.

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  6. James

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent indigenous ingredients based menu. Excellent food, this chef was not a diversity hire.

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  7. Lea VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chose Anernathy’s because of its perfect location for dinner before a performance at the LA Music Center. Lovely patio, excellent food and drinks. Prompt service.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pre-opera dinner. On time, convenient, great staff

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  9. Ted VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu was extremely limited and the food was disappointing. For example: Huevos rancheros should be served with 2 eggs not 1. Each dish served to my party of 3 was dry and bare bones. The overall quality of the food was far below what I would expect for the venue and price point.

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  10. Linda VIP

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second visit to Abernethy’s with Chef Pyet I was there for brunch on Saturday. I ordered the guacamole to start. It was perfectly seasoned with crispy tortilla chips. For my entree I ordered huevos rancheros. It was a perfect meal. The presentation is very appealing. I definitely enjoyed my meal and hope to return again. It was a little cool so I had inside seating but on a warm day the outside seating is very pleasant.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Abernethy's

220 N Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sun 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Native American, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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