Glen M.
Yelp
We had been looking forward to trying this place for quite a while. Finally, we took the plunge and made a reservation.
It's at the top of the AC Marriott hotel, over in the area where the Lakers' training facility is located (and a great little place for breakfast burritos named Eat Fantastic - but that's another story).
Parking is limited but they have a parking garage just past the valet / lobby to the left. Once inside the garage, you'll find the vast majority of the spots marked with "Parking for XXX only". We went up to the third floor before we could find a spot to park, only to find the elevator was out of order. Luckily, we are in decent shape so going down was easy and going up was okay. If you have limited mobility, I'd suggest using the valet or hope to find something on the street.
Once inside, you'll see the hotel check-in area on your left and a lobby bar on your right. It was packed on the night we visited (a Tuesday). To get to Flora, just walk past the check-in, look for the entrance to the elevators to the left and go up to the top floor. Any one of the three elevators will take you there.
On the top floor, you still have to sort of find your way there. Just exit to the north and you'll see it. There's an indoor area that leads to the outdoor patio. They have plenty of heating sources to keep you warm but a light jacket would be recommended for most, especially if you plan to stay after dark.
Note, the validation for parking in the garage is only for two hours.
No paper menus that we saw, you scan the QR code to order. We were disappointed in the limited menu. Really thought there's be more.
We decided on the Mahi Mahi tacos and the beef sliders. Those two entrees, one glass of wine and one Old Fashioned came out to $96 before tip. Yep, $96. Just because you can see the airport doesn't mean it should cost your airport prices. Really, walk across the parking lot to Eat Fantastic and try to spend $100 for two.
The presentation of the food was very nice. Looked well put together when both plates arrived. My sliders, ordered w/o tomato and w/o onions, came with tomatoes and onions. I just removed both from all three sliders and ate the burgers. Flavor was also very good but all three were cool in temperature.
My wife had the Mahi Mahi tacos - again, presentation was very good. The tacos were good but the cilantro was overpowering and the rice was overcooked and a bit crunchy. Flavor of the fish was good but overall just an average dish for $26. You get three, street-sized tacos.
I ordered an Old Fashioned and was disappointed to see it served in an opaque glass. Part of the experience of an Old Fashioned and seeing that beautiful single cube of ice in your delicious drink. Once again, flavor was good but in this case, presentation was lacking.
When you are done, take your parking ticket to valet on the first floor, where the guys will talk to each other, ignoring the fact that they should be engaging the customers who are standing in front of them but, at the same time, taking the time to grab your ticket and validate it.
Overall, it was an average experience. Some good, some bad but for over $100 for two, not worth it.
Hope your experience is better than ours and...enjoy!!!