Blue Velvet

Blue Velvet

750 Garland Street, Los Angeles, CA
(213) 239-0061 serving: Central LA, New Downtown, Downtown
open:Dining Room: Tuesday thru Thursday 5:30pm to 10:30pm Friday and Saturday 5:30pm to 11pm Lounge: Tuesday thru Thursday 5:30pm to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday 5:30pm to 2am Happy Hour: Tuesday thru Saturday 5:30pm to 8pm

Sidewalk Score: 7 out of 10
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Categories:

Traditional American,

The Low Down

EDITORS TIPS

Look Good: The chef's luxurious tasting menu changes seasonally and must be ordered by the entire table.

What to Drink: The wine list offers over 100 bottles, with two dozen by the glass, ranging from boutique labels to Cristal; nearly half are priced under $50. Corkage is $20. Cocktails include green tea and chamomile martinis.

Where to Sit: A large, sunken table can be reserved for groups; when it's not, it's open to communal diners.

Know Before You Go: Late loungers can enjoy the bar menu, which features blue cheese beignets, brandade melts and warm crab dip.

Where to Sit: A large, sunken table can be reserved for groups or is open to communal diners.

Know Before You Go: Late loungers can enjoy the haute bar menu, which features blue cheese beignets, brandade melts and warm crab dip.

What to Drink: The sophisticated wine list offers over 100 bottles, with two dozen by the glass, ranging from boutique labels to Cristal; nearly half are priced under $50. Corkage is $20. Cocktails include green tea and chamomile martinis.

Rants, Raves & Reviews

Citysearch Editorial Review
by Martha Burr at Citysearch

Set inside The Flat, an edgy residential redesign of a Holiday Inn, this sceney indoor/outdoor spot features two dining rooms, three lounges and a poolside area with its own fire pit. Walls of glass and stones, sultry lighting, city views…
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Good apps & ambiance
By Linda C at Insider Pages

Good option if you've got a large group. It's on the other side of the 110 freeway, so a short distance from the "downtown" area. They have great... Read More


Saturday Nights that the Flat
By JJim83 at Citysearch

Great intimate place to hang out on a saturday, the dance floor is small but not too small and the DJ's play a variety of music. Had my bday party ... Read More


Bad management and even worse food
By rnshook at Citysearch

I wouldn't go back to Blue velvet even if I were offered a FREE meal/drink. Extremely unprofessional management. These guys are trying to make thi... Read More


Horrible experience, will never go back
By oceanel at Citysearch

I brought my family to Blue Velvet for a celebration lunch - it turned out to be the worst dining experience of my life. We sat for 45 minutes befo... Read More


BLUE!!!!
By vivaciousdivah at Citysearch

You can definitely people watch or better yet celeb watch. The first time I was here...Solange (Beyonce's sister) was dancing her butt off on the d... Read More