Butterfly

We ate here for breakfast a couple times on our recent trip and had great meals both times. The first time we had the butterfly breakfast, bagel and lox and the kids blueberry pancakes. The second time we tried the chilaquiles, avocado toast, and the yogurt, berries and granola. The wait staff were friendly. The portion sizes match the price. The ambiance is nice in the open air patio next to the pool. They have a fire place and heaters when it’s chilly.

We tried this place during dine LA and had the $25 menu special. It was quite a good amount of food. The guacamole was very generous. The carne asada and carnitas tacos were very dry and hard, over. Needed salsa. The chocolate dessert cake was Dynamite! It was very difficult to find the restaurant, there are no signs that it's on the sixth level, we had to ask the hotel reception. Parking is a fortune.

Had a great experience coming here to eat for my friends bday. The food was great, loved the ambiance and our waiter Quin went above and beyond. I really liked the vibe here and food price was pretty good for a hotel.:)

Beautiful atmosphere with the pool. The Brussel sprouts were great as was the tuna ceviche. We both enjoyed the carnitas taco more than the mushroom one. Wish they had more items for lunch. Will definitely have to return for happy hour.

We got a chance to experience one of the best hotel breakfasts known to humanity - Butterfly's offering. Ordered open-faced omelet and butterfly breakfast and all was delicious, cooked with fresh ingredients, no regrets or hard feelings after eating (which is the case in 95% of the times I am eating out). Also as a fan of coffee I appreciate generous refills and the fact that they offer decaf too. The best thing is that you don't have to stay at the hotel to eat there - it's open to the public. So, if you live in the area and want to have a breakfast with an incredible view at a very reasonable price while being treated like a king/queen I can't recommend this place enough.

I rarely write reviews, but this is a bit of a hidden gem that earned some recognition: a Jose Andres restaurant on the roof of a hotel. Most of their guests are, like me, staying at the hotel and are there for breakfast, but this deserves broader recognition. It's beautiful, plant-filled space by a pool, lovely even (especially?) on a cold rainy day with ample and effective heat lamps. Food was very good - modest variations on traditional offerings that really hit the spot. Service was nothing short of outstanding.

Wow! This is the definition of an elevated breakfast experience. The restaurant is located at the rooftop of the Shay, and offers beautiful views of Baldwin Hill. Eat by the pool or the bar and enjoy the vibe! We got the Butterfly breakfast with perfectly cooked over easy eggs and crunchy, mouthwatering toast. The winner though is their open faced omelette, served spicy with poblano pepper. Don't forget to get their chai tea! Parand provided exceptional service and deserve the recognition!

New owners for the rooftop bar/restaurant at The Shay Hotel. Pretty good for tapas and light dining. I got their Carnitas Taco and it was juicy with crunchy fried pork skin on top. The Camerones Negro were made with with a strong black garlic sauce that gave it a very savory taste. The Salt and Air Margarita is so good here too. Salted foam on top that takes the margarita to a more elevated level. Service was friendly and helpful in picking out their highly recommended dishes. No validation for parking unfortunately here if you parked valet or a garage.

Butterfly easily ranks as one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to in LA. The whole experience felt special from the moment we arrived. It's located on the sixth floor of a stunning hotel, right next to the pool, and the atmosphere was incredible. The sun was out, the breeze was perfect, and there was a live DJ playing, it genuinely felt like I had been transported to Los Cabos. The menu is tapas style, which made it fun to try a bunch of different things. We started with chips, guac, queso, and salsa, and honestly, those alone set the tone. The chips were some of the freshest I've had, light and crisp, and all the dips were balanced and flavorful. Service was hands down the best I've experienced in the city. Friendly, attentive, and just made the whole meal feel elevated without being stiff. The ceviches were standouts, I tried the tuna, and shrimp, super fresh, vibrant, and plated beautifully. I also had a fish taco, which had more heat than expected but packed a ton of flavor. We wrapped the meal with a tres leches that was incredibly milky, had a hint of lime zest and just enough rum to make it interesting. It totally sealed the meal on a high note. This spot is a full recommendation from me, food, service, and atmosphere all hit.

Butterfly is located on the rooftop on The Shay hotel. Valet parking only or you can pay for self parking at the structure by the Platform. The space is very cute and nicely decorated. Kind of weird that hotel guests have to walk through the restaurant to get to the pool. We tried their dineLA menu and got: Guacamole - lots of lime juice and delicious Quesofundido - very cheesy, greasy, and came with three warm blue corn tortillas Tuna ceviche - Asian inspired flavors with Maggi soy sauce. Quite salty, but this would make a great poke bowl. Shrimp ceviche - shrimp was precooked perfectly. Nice flavors Carnitas taco - way too salty Fish taco - delicious batter fried fish, but the toppings and sauce were watery and made the tortilla soggy Ordered an extra mushroom taco since it was happy hour and on the HH menu. I did not like it at all. Tres leche - pretty good, but cake was super dense Chocoflan - delicious flavors in the chocolate cake and sauce, but the flan part was lumpy and flavorless. Our server was not observant or interested in our table. It took a while for him to first come over and introduce himself. I had ordered the mushroom taco from the happy hour menu, but he charged the full price. I asked him about it and he said he gave us a "regular sized taco". It seemed like the same portion as the dinela menu tacos, but whatever. The restaurant is cute, but the food was hit or miss and the service could have been better. I give it a 2.5 star rating.

Butterfly - Cute Vibes & Great Drinks, Food Was a Mixed Bag Stopped in for dinner and had a mixed experience overall -- but the drinks, dessert, and service really stood out. What I Loved: * Spicy Cucumber Margarita - Incredible. Perfect ratio of spice, cucumber, and Tajín. Not too sweet or spicy. 10/10 * Chocolate Flan - I don't even like flan normally, but this was amazing -- rich, smooth, and not too heavy. 10/10 * My Bartender - Super friendly and welcoming. Made me feel at home. 10/10 What Was Just Okay: * Carnitas Tacos - The meat was flavorful, but everything else was a little dry and underwhelming. 6/10 * Tuna Ceviche - Small portion, and the pecans felt out of place flavor-wise. 6/10 What I'd Skip: * Chips & Salsa - Salsa lacked flavor and reminded me of jarred store-bought. Chips were fine but nothing special. 3/10 Overall Vibe: Cute decor, good views, and a relaxed atmosphere. I stay at the hotel for work and would definitely go back to try different dishes. I'd love to see the menu lean more Cali-Mex than Spanish-Mexican.

As soon as we knew chef Jose Andres had a restaurant in Culver City, we knew we had to stop by. Butterfly is located on the roof of a hotel on a busy intersection which makes for amazing views of surrounding areas! We ordered multiple items on the menu and everything was very tasty, fresh and made to order. Our fave was the camarones al mojo and the tuna Pacifico (ceviche) because of their incredible flavor! Love! We came for lunch during the week and it was mostly empty but it was perfect because we had all the great service to ourselves! The waiter was kind enough to make us a drink on the house to try something new and everyone was very attentive. We will def be back!

- service was friendly and nice, no problems there - ambiance was great, cool rooftop area and nice seating with breeze my complaints come from the food and price. - $5 for chips and salsa. but the salsa is a watery mess. - $18 for guac. on the plus side, the guac was very good. however, the $5 "vegetables" addon was pitiful, its basically some lettuce and cucumbers. - $18-22 ceviche was quite good. I'd recommend it - $7-10 tacos were not good. they fell apart due to limp tortillas and too much watery toppings. the pork one was tasty, but the asada one was flavorless. to top it all off, they don't validate parking, so I got an $18 parking bill. I wouldn't recommend unless you're there for vibes only and don't mind mid overpriced food.

My friend made a resy here for an early bday dinner for me on a Friday evening. Took the elevator up to the rooftop and wow... What a cute space! Right off the pool at the Shay hotel, the Butterfly bar and restaurant gives the vibe that you're on vacation, perhaps at a large resort, even out of the country... at least where we sat it did. There was a nice breeze and it was a warm day, perhaps this also contributed to the feels of vacay. The cocktail menu was nice and while slightly limited, the food was great as well. We were a group of 5 and arrived at different times and the staff was really accommodating. Most of use valet for parking and another parked in the Metro structure. All around a fun and cute experience.

We hosted a surprise 20th work anniversary celebration here and it was absolutely perfect! The staff did an amazing job at keeping our surprise. Everyone was incredibly attentive and absolutely delightful. The food was spectacular (so much food)! Everything we ordered was amazing, and nothing went to waste because everyone took boxes of food home with them. I highly recommend this place and have already been texting friends that we need to return.

Butterfly was an interesting find when I was looking for a place to meet up with a friend near the metro. I didn't realize it was the rooftop bar and restaurant of the hotel. Friendly staff directed me to the elevator, and I rode to the top floor. The moment you walk in you feel like you're in some sort of tropical breezeway. Fire pits and large butterflies combined with tropical wallpaper gives everything an incredibly fun ambience. Service was quiet and muted. The whole place had a quiet, chill vibe in fact. Ordered a couple margaritas and a taco, but would love to come back another time and try their ceviche and queso fundido. Everything was good and this was a fun find.

How I wanted to love this place not just because the ambiance was really awesome but it's a Jose Andres restaurant but what a disappointment in terms of the food. The tacos were tasteless, the Brussels sprouts were sour and in a bad way and the ceviches lacking flavor. 2 things stood out though, the guacamole and chips and the Camerones al mojo. Drinks were so so as well, sadly I can't recommend this restaurant for food or drinks. Service was great during our visit but the restaurant was empty coz it was one of those rainy days and the rooftop wasn't really happening.

Don't flutter by! Drop in and give 'em a try! Butterfly Restaurant is part of the José Andrés Group. It opened at The Shay in December of 2024. There's Valet Parking for the Hotel. Rate is $18 for the first three hours. I don't think it is validated, but I'm not sure. We parked over at the Ivy Station Parking Structure. We ended up being able to secure a 2 HR Validation Ticket from a representative of sorts at a booth there. After lunch, when we passed by, the booth was gone. Thankfully, the validation ticket was good and our parking was free. Butterfly Restaurant is located on the rooftop, 6th Floor, of The Shay Culver City Hotel. A few steps after you exit the elevator, you'll be at the restaurant. It's hard to miss all the butterflies! There is a pool up here where guests have to walk through the restaurant to get there. I think it would be awkward dressed for the pool and walking amongst diners. On the other hand, the restaurant is completely open on the side where the pool is. You get the breezy outdoorsy vibe inside the restaurant. There's also an outdoors seating section just before the pool area. What we shared: *Guacamole - it is served in a fun Pig painted molcajete and comes with chips. *Chips & Salsa - have to buy it if you want some salsa. It wasn't very spicy, but had a good flavor. I love the chips they serve here! Too bad Chips & Salsa isn't complimentary, though! *Ceviche Citricos - comprised with bass, citrus pineapple-habanero marinade, jicama, & fresno chiles. I would get this again! The Citrus includes small pieces of grapefruit and oranges. Such a refreshing ceviche! *Carnitas Taco - comes with confit pork, avocado salsa verde, pork rinds, onions, & cilantro on top of a blue corn tortilla. Those Pork Rinds aka Chicharrons add a nice little crunch! *Pescado Baja California Taco - includes a crispy masa local rockfish, shredded cabbage, chile arbol mayo, crema, & salsa pico. It was good, but I can't say it warrants a $9 price tag. *Chocoflan - it's part chocolate cake and part creamy flan sitting on a vanilla coffee caramel. Delicious way to end our meal! I dislike paying for parking, so I'm unsure if we'll return. I'm happy it worked out that we were able to park for free close-by! I would love to return to try their Pozole!

Parand and her team were so incredibly attentive, kind, and fun! Made our brunch so special. The food was so yummy and filling, and the drinks were very fun and tasty. Lastly, ambiance was perfect for fun and pretty pictures. We loved the whole experience. Our brunch was at noon, and I did valet parking for the Shay, which was a reasonable price of $20ish. Looking forward to going back!

Tucked away on the 6th floor of The Shay Hotel, Butterfly is a total hidden gem and is part of the José Andrés group, which already sets the bar high! Parking: Valet is $18 for the first 3 hours, but if you're looking to save, there's free street parking nearby within walking distance. The ambiance is stunning with a relaxed, upscale vibe. We dined al fresco, which gave us a lovely view of the poolside deck. It's the kind of place where you can enjoy a nice meal, sip a cocktail, and even catch a game thanks to the TVs around the space. It's absolutely perfect for a chill but classy hangout. The service was great. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted by every staff member we encountered. We were seated quickly and our server made sure we were well taken care of throughout the visit. Our food was prepared beautifully and came out at a perfect pace. As for the food.... My boyfriend and I ordered a light meal since we had dinner plans later, but everything we had was seriously delicious. We shared the Atuna Pacifico (a fresh ceviche) with chips, plus the Carnitas and Pollo a la Parilla tacos. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and surprisingly filling. The portions were generous and perfect for sharing. Pro tip: Happy hour is from Monday-Friday (4-6 pm). A great excuse to stop by for a casual hang or a quick bite with drinks! We'll definitely be coming back!

Very disappointing experience. We ordered drinks and they didn't come out until near the end of the meal. The ceviche was incredibly salty and didn't come with anything to eat with (no bread or chips). The chilaquiles were the best thing, and very delicious with perfect sauce. And the drinks that took forever (mezcal marg and a yuzu marg) tasted like beachside well drinks. Very rarely have I not finished a cocktail, but I left 90% of it on the table. Super disappointed because I love Jose Andres' other establishments. Jose, may want to check in on this one.

We ate here for breakfast a couple times on our recent trip and had great meals both times. The first time we had the butterfly breakfast, bagel and lox and the kids blueberry pancakes. The second time we tried the chilaquiles, avocado toast, and the yogurt, berries and granola. The wait staff were friendly. The portion sizes match the price. The ambiance is nice in the open air patio next to the pool. They have a fire place and heaters when it's chilly.

Lovely rooftop beach vibe. The salt air cocktail was amazing for happy hour. Trying breakfast now.

Very friendly staff. Felt welcomed. Went for breakfast. Food was tasty. The place is very fun. Will need to go back for happy hour. They have great tequila selections.

I came here during restaurant week to try the tasting menu and honestly weren't very impressed. The guacamole, salsa and chips were good, but the tacos were nothing impressive. We did love the chocolate cookie and chocoflan at the end, however.

Adorable spot. Chill vibe. Food was just okay. Drinks were great! And the service was phenomenal. Zac was our server and I can't say enough good things about him. So helpful and kind and funny. My sister and I have a lovely time.

First time trying Butterfly and thought it was great. The guacamole & fried queso dip is a must. In regard to ceviche, I liked the ahi-tuna (except for the grated nuts). The carnitas tacos were probably the best. The service was excellent and all the food came out relatively quick. Cocktails were good, and just the overall ambiance was stunning. I would definitely come back here again.

New owners for the rooftop bar/restaurant at The Shay Hotel. Pretty good for tapas and light dining. I got their Carnitas Taco and it was juicy with crunchy fried pork skin on top. The Camerones Negro were made with with a strong black garlic sauce that gave it a very savory taste. The Salt and Air Margarita is so good here too. Salted foam on top that takes the margarita to a more elevated level. Service was friendly and helpful in picking out their highly recommended dishes. No validation for parking unfortunately here if you parked valet or a garage.

Came to Butterfly for Dine LA this weekend and overall had a wonderful experience! Food: for $25, I got an appetizer (guac and homemade tortilla chips), small ceviche, one fish taco, and a dessert - honestly a great deal, especially compared to their typical menu prices! I was still pretty hungry after but could've ordered another taco or two! Ambiance: located on the rooftop of The Shay, the tables are near the pool area. It's cute & has a hotel-ish vibe Service: service was good! Overall, the only downside is parking. Not sure if they validate for valet but we parked at the nearby Ivy Station structure and it was $18 for ~ 2 hours :(((

The yuzu margaritas were excellent! Staff was wonderful. Excellent atmosphere for social drinks.

I think used to be a different bar? Been a year since I've been in the area and regardless it is a great place to watch a sunset and avoid traffic. The Mexican angle they've taken is nice and the agave spirits list is solid. 80F in the winter? Works for me...

Super fun vibes, great place to come with a friend or dine solo. Love the indoor/ outdoor feel and the food was delicious!

Okay Culver City, who let Butterfly Café be this cute AND this delicious? This place is like if Pinterest and your favorite brunch dream had a baby, then fed it avocado toast and told it to live its truth. First of all, let's talk breakfast--because this place doesn't just serve it, they elevate it. I ordered the breakfast sandwich thinking I'd be polite, classy, moderate. Next thing I know, I'm holding a tower of eggs, melty cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh greens between two thick slices of brioche that probably do Pilates. It was giving gourmet... with a side of "I need a nap." Then there's the French toast, which came out looking like it was styled by Vogue and sprinkled by angels. Perfectly golden, not too soggy, not too dry--just right, like a brunch Goldilocks. Topped with fresh fruit and a drizzle of syrup so pretty I almost didn't eat it. (Almost.) And don't even get me started on the veggie omelet--because I came here to be healthy-ish, and somehow still left full like I ate three cheat meals. Fluffy eggs, sautéed veggies, cheese that melted like it had feelings for me. I was emotionally attached by bite three. Coffee? Strong enough to bring you back to life but smooth enough that it won't judge you for last night's decisions. Service? Sweet as syrup. Vibes? Straight butterfly garden meets laid-back LA café scene. Butterfly Café is that brunch spot. Come hungry, come humble, and come ready to stare at your plate like it's the main character in a rom-com.

Love this place! I've had a lot of margaritas in my day but the salt foam on this one was mouth watering! Also the Atun Ceviche (tuna) was a perfect 10, I wanted to lick the bowl.. the shrimp was awesomely prepared with nice grilled onions a good sauce, but really the carnitas tacos with their chiccarones were, as the living people say, "to die for.." This place is newly opened and it was a breeze get in and order on a Saturday, and the 10 out of 10 for the music! I had to keep pulling my phone out to Shazam the songs haha

Very cute and pink aesthetics and had a pool area which made it feel like a resort. They have fire heaters outside so you keep warm during cold weather. I tried the dine LA menu and everything was tasty and full of flavor but it was small portions. I liked the tuna ceviche which was fresh and had great seasoning. It just opened a month ago so a good new place to check out. New waiters so had to ask for things twice at times

The flavoring is very unique --- very salty from the margs, apps, tacos, to dessert. The tropical resort vibe is very cute

Great service, awesome good, open air ambiance on the top of the hotel next to a pool and a view of the hills all around. Who could ask for more? As for the food, we had the sesamo and yuzu margarita for drinks. They were just right, not too strong and definitely not watered down. Queso fundido w chorizo, chips and salsa, cesar salad and some tacos. Would definitely do the queso fundido with chips. All flavors were well balanced with enough heat to keep you warm but flavorfull enough to enjoy the flavors of the ingredients. Definitely loved the carnitas tacos. If you're staying at the Shay, definitely need to stop by for a meal while you stay here.

I was really excited to try this place but went away pretty disappointed. I had the Dine LA menu but every dish I had was so salty, I couldn't finish any of my dishes. The service was very attentive, maybe a little too attentive as I'm not a big fan of having people constantly hover over me. The positives are the ambience and the great rooftop view.

This restaurant was amazing from the atmosphere to the service to the food itself. It's located on the rooftop of the Shay Hotel. Super trendy, LA vibes. The chips were the best chips I've ever had! They were also super accommodating with the vegetarian options. I will 100% be going to Butterfly again.

This rooftop bar/ restaurant has a Good Vibe, VG servic & food is very good! Very reasonable prices. Great value. Dine LA menu is an exceptionally great deal. Restuarant is on the roof of the Shay Hotel; but, not associated with it - so no valet parking validation, but easy parking at the Platform garage across the street.

It's mediocre food for the price. Location, ambiance & service are good. It would be good for drinks. But the food is not up to par for a Jose Andres restaurant. Boring, mediocre tacos for $9 a pop. They don't even have home made tortillas.

First time at Butterfly with my cousin Ana. I loved it and will be back next week. The service was amazing everyone was on point. My server was Nick he is absolutely wonderful. He is so sweet, professional and offered great recommendations. The restaurant is so fun and beautiful. The food what can I say their ceviche's are to die for . Starting with the fresh guacamole and amazing chips to their fish tacos with blue tortillas. The desserts are finger licking good especially the Chocoflan . I so so recommend this restaurant .

This place is so cute and such a vibe! The food was delicious too. I had the fish taco, ceviche cítrico, & kids quesadilla--Very yummy! The salt air margarita was sooo good. Will def come back here

My bf and I went over last night for DineLA. Overall it was a great experience, definitely a cute spot - Instagrammable worthy. Now, let's get into the food! Their queso fondo is to die for - It's delicious. Next was the coconut ceviche; it's a great alternative for those who don't like seafood/ vegetarian but would like to know what ceviche is/tastes like. The next main dish was the Baja Taco - don't get me wrong, it was good but for the size I wouldn't pay $7 (like I said it was good, not great). Lastly, I'm the type of person that enjoys hearing from my server and getting their opinions on item(s) our server spoke to us once, I could tell he didn't really want to interact, didn't check on us and during checkout tips were set at 18%, 20% and 22%. Personally I would have tipped 15% due to the lack of interaction but I hate changing the tip to custom - I tipped 18%. But regardless I will be back - loved the vibe, food and how fast the food came out.

SO CUTE I love it here. Most darling decorations and ambience. The owner is so sweet, such a sweet lady. She was so kind to me and my mom. I got the most delicious breakfast, it was a cinnamon roll bun thing but it was like a croissant. So delish. I had the best experience here and staying at this hotel. It's so clean and everyone is so kind and genuine. I can't wait to come back here ASAP!!

Stayed at The Shay again this January and loved Butterfly! Great service, food and a lovely rooftop!

This place has officially become a favorite. The ambiance the service and the food was all beyond amazing. I have not been to a place where genuinely everything was amazing. The flavors had a perfect synergy and every worker was the most friendly and welcoming. Will be back very soon

Not at all impressed with the restaurant. I deeply miss the Canopy Club. I had high hopes for Butterfly but alas I've had much better. Sadly, I won't be back.

Butterfly is the perfect place to be this summer! The atmosphere is awesome. We had tuna ceviche and carnitas tacos which were both phenomenal and made me want to try the whole menu. The tres leches cake was magical, I've never had anything like it and I don't understand how they make it.... The drinks! Spicy cucumber marg for the win, but all of the drinks looked fantastic - you can't go wrong with Cynthia bartending. The servers are so kind and are patient guiding you through the menu - shout out to Zach!

Best food and service in LA. The Atun Pacifico Ceviche - I wanna drink the sauce for the rest of my life. Zach and Jon were so knowledgeable about the food and drinks, and always steered us the right way! My new fave spot that I will text to anyone and everyone!

Loved the food and vibe here. Tried two tacos - carnitas and fish - both were fantastic. Excited to come back

The ceviche the food was amazing. Service was amazing for sure coming back. The view the drinks everything is amazing