By Sandy Driscoll
Larchmont Grill
5750 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone: 323.464.4277
Website: http://www.larchmontgrill.com/
Hours:
Monday – 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tues.-Thurs.-11:30 am – 10 pm
Friday – 11:30 am – 11 pm
Saturday – 5:30pm – 11 pm
Sunday – 5 pm – 9 pm
Larchmont Grill is one of those places in which you immediately feel comfortable! It’s a remodeled Hollywood Craftsman Bungalow serving the Los Angeles areas of Hancock Park and Larchmont Village, as well as the Hollywood and West Hollywood areas.
Clearly, it is a neighborhood favorite. Upon entering, you feel as though you are a guest in a friend’s home.
It’s a warm space with pleasant decor, excellent service and atmosphere quiet enough to carry on a conversation with friends. The well-executed menu completes the positive picture.
Five of us sampled and shared entrees. There was nothing I tasted that I wouldn’t order again. Our friends (both
good cooks) from London and Provence declared that they had never had more delicious Short Ribs. Service was
efficient, friendly and informative. Most evenings, they have ‘specials’, i.e. on Tuesday, wine is 1/2 price, Wednesday is
Prime Rib night, and Sunday there is a bargain 3 course prix fixe menu for $35 (a $60 value).
Personally, this was my first visit, and I look forward to returning soon!
(above image: Sandy and host Phil at Larchmont Grill) all images ©2011 restaurantdiningcritiques.com and Sandy Driscoll
Lobster Mac ‘n Cheese – English White Cheddar, Mascarpone, Parmesan & Fontina Cheese, Sage Butter and breadcrumbs,
topped with generous pieces of Lobster
Larchmont Grill’s Fall Salad – Baby Greens, Asiago Cheese, Pear, Dried Local Cherries, Toasted Almonds, Lemon Poppy
Seed Vinaigrette
Braised Short Ribs – Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Red Wine Reduction
Duck Cassoulet – Duck Leg, Lamb Sausage, Country Bacon, Onion, Carrot, White Bean Ragout
Turkey Pot Pie (as presented at the table), in its own pot………
Overturned on service plate, so the crust is on the bottom! Slow Roasted Turkey, Potatoes, Onions. Carrots, Celery, Peas,
Creamy Tarragon Leek Gravy, Homemade Flaky Crust
Black Angus Burger with Gorgonzola, Grilled Onions on Brioche Seed Bun with Fries (includes Sweet Potatoes)
Chocolate-covered Bananas – Bananas rolled in Peanut Butter, then in a mix of Belgian Chocolates and then in Peanuts
Pumpkin Roll – Rolled Spiced Pumpkin Cake, Chantilly Cream, Cider Shot
