Checker Hall

I absolutely loved everything about this place! It was my first time here the other night and it did not disappoint! The food and drinks are really good, prices are a little steep but it is very tasty! I had the asparagus and it was plated beautifully! It was delicious and had some complex combination of flavors that worked very well together. It is a beautiful little bar restaurant! It was a little on the loud side, there was a live DJ as well. There is inside booth seating and very cute French style balcony seating as well. It was a perfect night to be outside, everything about it was amazing. It is a perfect place for a date night! Parking was fairly easy to find as well.

I will be coming back to this place. Great location if you’re wanting to show people around from out of town, or dine out in style with inspiring flavors! Everything we had was incredibly delicious! 1) Whipped feta was so creamy and the pita hot and soft. Delightful appetizer to the point where we asked them to leave the dish so we could sop up all the remnants of feta 2) Hallumi salad - refreshing, savory, beautiful 3) Beef Kafta - so tender and flavorful 4) Chicken Schnitzel - A TABLE FAVORITE comes with salads and slaw to top off and 3 sauces that tasted excellent when combined altogether. 5) Mussels with Thai coconut flavors - THIS WAS MY FAVORITE could have enjoyed more of this buttery toasted bread with the sauce all night 6) Japanese Sweet potatoes - carmelized crisp parts were incredible. Slight kick and zest to it - ALSO A FAVORITE 7) Pork Belly with picked radish Parking was easy in the metered lot across the street $0.80/hr (what a steal in LA) and free 2hr street parking available as well on the side street. Definitely coming back and thought it would make an excellent gift for someone too! Oh and Sundays and Mondays they had a jazz pianist with an upright bassist. It was perfect ambiance for dinner conversation with friends!

Consistently the best dining experience in LA. I’ve been to Checker for every special occasion and regular occasion since 2022. I was making yet another reservation and realized I’m way overdue for a review! It just hits on every level. The food only gets better as they iterate on the menu, the atmosphere is perfect at every time of day, the staff is great. They just nail it. It doesn’t get old. Huge thank you for all the amazing experiences, cheers to many more!

We were having a drink across the street at Greyhound and i suggested Checker Hall based on its rating compared to other restaurants in the area. Man, this was one of the best meals i've had in LA, at any price point. We had the carrots and I've never bitten a tastier carrot in my life. The chicken skewer was amazing. Every dish was very nicely prepared and delicious. Steak and fries were also impressive. I have a feeling you can't go wrong here and I plan to be back to prove it. The place is beautiful as well.

I've been here for dinner twice now, both times right before seeing a show at The Lodge Room. The food and drinks are spectacular. Off the top of my head, I've had the babaganoush, the tomato toast, the roasted carrots, the cauliflower, the saffron rice, the Turkish chicken, and maybe the salmon (or was it the steak? It's been a while), the pineapple rum cake (beware of the flaming part!) and the chocolate cake. The only thing that wasn't AMAZING was the pineapple rum cake, and it was still good. Gauge has been my server both times (first with a gal pal, then with my husband) and he's been so great. The restaurant itself is gorgeous art deco with dark woods, rich velvets, and deeply saturated wallpapers with hints of brass here and there. It's stunning and if we didn't live over an hour away, this would be our go-to date night spot. It reminds me of the couple of speak-easy spots we have been too.

My go-to spot in the neighborhood. I’ve never had a bad bite from here. Each dish is flavorful and unique, plus kitchen service is incredibly fast. I’ve tried everything on the menu but our must haves are the whipped feta, Brussels sprouts, and fries. Fave cocktails are the screaming parrot and dirty martini. The ambience and decor is great.

Discovered this restaurant while seeing a band at the Lodge Room in Highland Park. Wondering around the lodge room I noticed a hidden room and was delightfully surprised to find a lovely restaurant with an amazing balcony overlooking the city. This place is very charming, perfect for a date night or a girls night out. The hummus was incredible and observing other side dishes everything looked good. I could go back and just order sides. I had the cod which was good, a tad salty but still good. My friend had the chicken and we both left happy and satisfied. The bar area is elegant, loved the music and the staff were excellent. Would definitely recommend this place and would definitely go here again.

This place is a VIBE! The building itself is vintage and all of the decor is so intricate and gives you a warm, nostalgic feeling. We came on a Friday night and there was a DJ playing some great ambient tunes. But make no mistake, the food is the highlight of this magnificent establishment! The Baba Ganoush was so different from anything I’ve had before and it was DELICIOUS. We also had the King Salmon Skewer and the Spiced Chicken Skewer. Both were AMAZING and the chicken literally melted in my mouth. We also had the Chicken Schnitzel, which was great also. The cocktails and desserts are also great, and the service was friendly and attentive. We’ll definitely be back to try more dishes and have a good night!