L'Avenue
Restaurant · Glendale ·

L'Avenue

Restaurant · Glendale ·

Live music, burlesque, DJs, dancing, and acclaimed food

great food
amazing atmosphere
amazing service
great atmosphere
great service
delicious food
good food
cocktails
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156 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204 Get directions

$50–100

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Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
Cozy

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156 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204 Get directions

+1 818 707 5500
lavenueglendale.com
@lavenueglendale

$50–100 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Dinner reservations recommended
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Family friendly

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Jan 8, 2026

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"Despite a splashy opening with many fashionable visitors, I found the new NYC L’Avenue not quite ready for primetime: the spinach was too salty and the chicken rolls were mushy, though dessert from Pierre Hermé was glorious and the space is attractive enough that it could be a hit eventually." - Serena Dai

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L'Avenue

shanica H.

Google
I came to town for my birthday I was looking for a fine dining experience and came across this one!! This is an amazing establishment ! Food was amazing! Shout to the bartender Lana she was the sweetest and helpful. I got the lamb chops over veggies with potatoes wedges, a birthday dessert and a few drinks off the cocktail menu 10/10

yumi Y.

Google
I was instantly drawn in by the inviting menu posted outside this charming split-level establishment. It features a small, street-level three-top area above what appears to be the main downstairs dining room/entertainment area. The atmosphere of the restaurant reminds me of a movie scene from the roaring 20's and the Jazz Age. Initially, I was seated downstairs, but I quickly found the jazz music to be excessively loud. While I imagine the volume would be acceptable on a busy night, it simply carried too much in the nearly empty space (save for one large group). I politely asked to move and was grateful to relocate to one of the street-level tables upstairs. The three staff members upstairs were kind and personable. I wish they had been my server. They created a warm, welcoming vibe. My order was simple: a salad and a pizza. Despite the long wait time, I was still excited to try the food. The salad was fresh, and the pizza was truly fantastic. Unfortunately, the superb food was overshadowed by the service. I got unlucky, my waitress acted as if I were an inconvenience, never made eye contact, and seemed determined to avoid the table. When the food was delivered, she mumbled a few words, practically dropped the plates, and quickly retreated downstairs. Didn't ask if I needed anything. The final interaction was really awkward. Upon presenting the check, she had automatically pre-set the tip to over 20%. I almost laughed at the disconnect. I adjusted the tip to 10%. This finally prompted a reaction: she looked me in the eye, clearly puzzled, and asked if I didn't like the food. I confirmed the food was "great" but the service was lacking, she flippantly turned around and mumbled something in a foreign language toward the upstairs staff. Thankfully, one of the personable upstairs team members noticed and sincerely asked if everything was okay. I explained the situation, feeling reassured that my feedback landed with someone who genuinely cared about the customer experience. The kitchen deserves a five-star rating; the food is worth seeking out. I wish I recommend the dining experience fully. On a weekend, this would be a great place with entertainment and food. For me, service matters just as much as the quality of food.

Naira S.

Google
Our dinner at Lavenu was outstanding. The Prime Rib eye steak arrived with grilled vegetables, and roasted potatoes.The Branzino were tender with an ideal chair. Michael’s service was exemplary—attentive, courteous, and very knowledgeable about wine pairings, recommending an Armenian red that complemented the meats perfectly. He maintained polished professionalism throughout. A flawlessly executed meal in a stylish yet comfortable))

Hasmik Y.

Google
We came to L’Avenue to celebrate a birthday, and it was such a wonderful experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Our waitress, Anii, was so kind, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect for our celebration. She went above and beyond to make the evening feel special and memorable. Highly recommend this place for any occasion, great atmosphere, great food, and amazing service!

Harry S.

Google
We love Lavenue, with their every night entertainment. Server Ani is very friendly, nice & professional, making your stay a joy & memorable. Stop by U will love it.

Zainep A.

Google
Johne took such great care of us! You can tell this beautiful restaurant/venue is more of a dinner spot, but after looking online at the menu, I really wanted to go here for lunch. From the beginning, Johne made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. We ordered drinks, the Brussels sprouts, shrimp cocktail, steak salad, and vegetables, and all of it was SO good! Thanks so much for providing such great service even while preparing for a big show this evening! We’ll definitely check the show listings and come back to visit sometime.

Margarita A.

Google
I love this place. If I can give them 10 stars I would. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is amazing. Each day they have different type of music. The staff is super nice. I have been here few times and keep going back. I am even planning ladies night out here. This place is perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend to try at least once.

Dragonsky (.

Google
Came here for lunch and heard about the bone marrow. Bone marrow was not as flavorful and I didn’t feel it was worth 30€. What actually was disappointing was the service. The young woman was on her phone the whole time and I was the only one in the restaurant. I never got a glass of water or any questions. Even when I showed up she says “Hi” and just awkward. It took over 15min to pay the bill because she was texting. I think the ambiance was good but overall I won’t be coming back. Very disappointed
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Lola J.

Yelp
The menu was beautifully balanced, offering something for everyone. I ordered the sea bass, and it was truly superb, one of the best-prepared dishes I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, it arrived resting in a bath of Thai basil curry au jus, paired with a side of basmati rice that was light, fluffy, and flawless. Every bite was rich, fragrant, and absolutely unforgettable. We also shared the lobster pasta. The sauce leaned toward a tomato paste profile, but the pasta was al dente and the lobster cooked with precision--every forkful was satisfying and flavorful. The experience started simply yet thoughtfully with almonds and olives, a small touch that felt both refined and personal (and happens to be one of my favorite snacks). Overall, I loved the way this restaurant married simplicity with richness, delivering complexity of flavor without ever overcomplicating. From start to finish, it was an experience to savor. A true Paris treasure.
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Annette H.

Yelp
We had reservations for a Friday night, but the experience started off poorly. They seated us in an almost private area that was set aside for a birthday, and our table had no view of the stage. We asked our server if we could move, but she wasn't interested in helping. When I asked for a manager, he didn't speak to us directly--instead, he began talking to the server with strong hand gestures, which made us feel uncomfortable. Another server eventually moved us to a table with a slightly better view, but the whole interaction left us stunned. I ordered two drinks, and both were terrible. I even asked for the second one to be taken back since it wasn't what I ordered, but the waiter refused and still charged me. The food was also not edible. The only saving grace was the show--it was incredible, with great energy and a fun performance. Besides that, the service and the quality of the food and drinks were disappointing. Adjust your expectations if you decide to visit, or honestly, save your money.
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Justin J.

Yelp
Had see this restaurant somewhere, so added it to my just off places to try. The stars aligned, grabbed a reservation and we headed down for brunch. Walking in, you enter and go down a staircase. There want anyone at the check in area, and no one in the restaurant, so I wasn't sure if it was really opened. Hit a call button and a lady came to seat us. Ambiance looks fun, like it might pop off in the evenings, efficient a party type vibe to the ambiance. Water was brought right away and out drink order was taken. The Aperol Peach Spritz was tasty, decent peach flavor can't through. The Emerald is a combination of Making, Midori and pineapple juice. A very light cocktail. The Weekend Getaway really tasted very watermelon pucker forward, taking away from the other flavors in the drink, unfortunately. For food, we tried multiple items to get a good idea how brunch is. The bone marrow came out first, and there was a decent amount of marrow present, which was nice. They also give you a side of greens to help cut the richness of the marrow. Good dish. We got French toast to share amongst everyone at the table. This dish was very sad in appearance. Just looked like three slices of unwanted bread on a plate with a lot of strawberries around it. Very underwhelming. The omelette with grilled avocado was what very disappointing. It is supposed to come with cherry tomatoes and house made stone fire bread, which were not there. The omelette, itself, was also overcooked, and under seasoned. Just tasted like an overcooked scrambled egg with avocado on top. Two other entrees we tried were the hot chicken sandwich and the Philly cheese steak. The hot chicken sandwich that wasn't spicy. We kept hoping it would come through with each bite but never did. It what needed a little more cheese than was present. The cheese steak, on the other hand, was decent with the caramelized onions and a decent amount of steak. However, the melted provolone really didn't come through. Overall, food was just not it for brunch. Some poor execution on some items, some items missing elements to the dish, others just not standing out or being memorable. Bone Marie was good though. But, for the price, overall, definitely not worth it. Maybe night time is better but, for brunch, I would go elsewhere for the money.
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Ben P.

Yelp
If you value your money and have any type of good standard, do not eat here. 1) The eggs Benedict were $20 and said it came on a bagel. It came on an English muffin and the bacon we paid $4 extra to get, were two of the tiniest pieces of shitty bacon I've ever seen. The "house made" hollandaise sauce was missing in action and the poached eggs were clearly done by the new guy. 2) the "focaccia" was $18 and was basically a frozen flatbread with seasoning and plain olive oil. 3) the waitress was not attentive and brought us salt and pepper literally almost after we ate. WILD. Do not go here for a meal. Looked like a fun party at night though.

Elena M.

Yelp
Love this place. Beautiful show, the tastiest food, great atmosphere. Highly recommended.
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Samantha F.

Yelp
honestly, the only redeeming thing about this place was the service of the young man outside and the woman bartender inside! everything else was... subpar at best. Think extremely loud music so bad you can't hear yourself think. Food $25+ a plate, but takes 3+ minutes to get to you, and is mostly bland. Think cocktails that are very very veryyyy pretty but taste like well liquor and syrup. I sat outside alone due to inside being awful and a plethora of 16 year olds running around barefoot, then a group of older men sat firstly next to me (many other tables available) chain smoking cigarettes and then turned my heater off lol. Watched me shiver and just smirked at me weird. Just overall not good experience.
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Kaori T.

Yelp
I am not sure if this is a legit restaurant or more of a banquet hall. Make your way downstairs and there's a stage and tables for what seems to be parties. The place is clean and bar is fully stocked. Didn't like eating somewhere with no windows, but othewise the food was delicious. Great appetizers and the server was also very nice. My three recommendations: Burrata salad, beef carpacio, melonn prosciutto. All hits the spot on a hot day in Southern California!
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Faye N.

Yelp
Came here for brunch with me and my family. We were the only ones there and food still took a long time to arrive. The drinks were fine but the food was extremely disappointing. Everything we ordered was bland and the description did not match what was served for some of the menu items. Save your money and don't come here for brunch. I'm not sure how the lunch or dinner menu are but if you can't get brunch to taste good, how much more for everything else.
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Kristine H.

Yelp
I've been following their Ig page for a while, and yesterday was finally the perfect occasion to stop by. We made a reservation through OpenTable, and upon arrival, we were warmly greeted. The host asked if we're celebrating anything special, and we mentioned that all four of us had back-to-back birthdays. Now here's the amazing part: without us even requesting it, the staff brought out two slices of cake with candles and mentioned our names. Such a thoughtful and memorable gesture. Food: Everything we ordered was delicious; the house salad, prime rib, house bread, Brussels sprouts, and the pizza all hit the spot. Drinks: I couldn't get enough of the Pom Paloma, ordered it 3 times, which says it all. We also tried the Fiery Strawberry and the Hugo Rose. Entertainment: The DJ kept the energy high all night with an incredible mix of Armenian, Arabic, English, Spanish, and Russian tracks. Show: The dancers were full of energy, mingled with the crowd, and even brought people onto the dance floor, it made the night that much more fun. Parking: on Brand street 2 hour metered parking or the parking structure off of Harvard St & Artsakh street. Overall, an unforgettable night. Highly recommend!
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Adam A.

Yelp
Place looks kind of new, friendly staff, food was good could use a bit more flavor but it's good. Drinks were fantastic, nice cocktail list. Decor was amazing, very 80s Miami lounge vibes which I loved. Only thing I didn't like was the volume of the music, good for dancing but not for dinner, we barely heard each other on the table, but thats just my complaint, maybe other tables liked it. Live show from 2 dancers they did a good job. Overall i liked the place and will definitely be back but maybe on a regular day not when theres live entertainment. Overall I recommend this place.

Frank T.

Yelp
Food is pricey but delicious. I only wish their live entertainment would start by 7 or 8 pm.
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Amarie L.

Yelp
(WashingtonEspinosa) We came here for a Romantic Evening to kick off the long 4th of July weekend & this place did not disappoint. From the Beautiful Stairs & Pic Frames, to the Dim Lightning and Nice Dance Music, THE Margherita Pizza was PROBABLY THE BEST TASTING FOOD ITEM I HAVE EVER-EATEN-IN-MY-LIFE!!The bartender made the bestTasting Drinks for us GOODTIMES Chapter Closed.
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Mel M.

Yelp
Great ambience and oh the drinks are beyond this world !!!! Bartender knows what she doing !
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Stephanie A.

Yelp
The venue was beautiful & the service we received was amazing. The Jidori chicken plate was delicious & so was the French onion soup! Will be definitely be coming back!
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jonathan l.

Yelp
I had such a wonderful time tonight and it was my first time coming. They got great food and amazing drinks and the place is calm and very beautiful. I have to thank Nara and Vick for there patience and time for me. I came to have a good time and I had some amazing drinks. I need the owner to give a raise to Nara and Vic and I hope to see them again because I will be bringing friends to this place

Daniel S.

Yelp
From the moment you walk in, L'Avenue feels special. The atmosphere is elegant without being pretentious, and the entire place is designed with a modern, stylish vibe that makes it perfect for date nights, celebrations, or just a great dinner out. The food is exceptional. Every dish is beautifully presented and full of flavor -- you can tell the kitchen cares about both quality and creativity. The ingredients taste fresh, the portions are just right, and everything we tried was prepared perfectly. The service is equally impressive. The staff is attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming, making the whole experience feel seamless. Drinks come out quickly, the recommendations are on point, and you never feel rushed. L'Avenue is easily one of Glendale's best dining experiences. If you're looking for great food, great ambiance, and great service, this spot is an absolute must.
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Marine K.

Yelp
Very fun place. Great food and great entertainment. Would love to host a birthday here next time.
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Oksana M.

Yelp
Absolutely unreal experience! L'Avenue in Glendale on Brand is a hidden gem that deserves all the hype and more! The food? Out of this world delicious. The vibes? Immaculate. And the service? Next level. But let me tell you -- our waitress Lana was the real star of the night. She didn't just serve us, she lit up the whole table with her energy. So sweet, so attentive, so genuine -- she made our night 1000 times better. 10/10 doesn't even do her justice. If you're thinking about going -- GO. Best decision you'll make all week.

Taleen K.

Yelp
Pros: Pastas, Brussel sprouts, and pizza was delicious! Live entertainment, but extremely loud. So forget about having conversations. Drinks were good Cons: Food takes FOREVER We were waiting for our food for almost two hours. By the time we got our food, we were full off apps
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Gayane V.

Yelp
I can't thank enough the owner and the entire staff from L'Avenue for helping me to celebrate my birthday and feel extremely special and happy from the first second I stepped in to this beautiful and very unique place with ambiance full of love and warmth which is makes this place so unique and special Very safe and always feels like home. Very family oriented. Best place for a brunch, lunch and dinner Delicious food, very yummy cocktails and best entertainment Highly recommend

Jasmine R.

Yelp
Lavenue is such a great find in Glendale! The atmosphere is classy but comfortable, the staff are super welcoming, and the food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Definitely one of my new favorite spots!

Inessa G.

Yelp
Amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious, the music created a great vibe, and the staff were super friendly and attentive.
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Linda K.

Yelp
Stop by here for dinner since they're open till 2 AM. We sat down beautiful venue, but we are waiting for over 10 minutes and still no one showed up. They were servicing the tables around us as soon as they dropped off the food they turn around and disappeared. They should be more aware of the surroundings. If they see a table that just sat down, they should be more of service, but I felt like I literally was like waiting for someone to look at our direction to wave them down. Very sad because I didn't want to try this place out, but after experiencing this, we decided to leave.
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Jazz T.

Yelp
Imagine a basement with lots of flashing lights loud music. Imagine waiters dressed all black with stone faces oh and let's not forget earpieces doing terrible job. One of them tried to pickup a serving plate and dropped it on my plate. My utensils flow to the ground and this waiter didn't even bother to bring replacement. Just started and walked away. Whatever the owner was trying to go for didn't work. Would not recommend to anyone not the food, not the service and of course the security guard in front who checks all the purses for weapons.
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Mane S.

Yelp
A special thank you to the management team, so attentive and detail-oriented. We were celebrating my friend's birthday, and they understood every little expression on my face without me needing to say a word. They were on top of everything. The live music was incredible, and the singers were just amazing! I'll definitely be going back
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Vahig M.

Yelp
This is my Favorite restaurant, but I had a very bad experience two times recently. So I'm probably going to avoid coming back for a little bit. Bartenders are amazing! DJ was fun! I had fun dancing with my friend! The problem was the server and the food?? I was trying my best to be communicate with her, she looked like she wanted to punch me in the face... I'm sure she's a very sweet girl, but she was being very rude, not one smile to my friend.... It was my first time bringing her here. I told my friend it was my favorite restaurant so I was trying to make a good impression. When the food came the bone marrow was not good. Usually, it's a 10 out of 10. That day it was a 6/10 It was ok not big deal The big problem is when our meal came... when I tell you the food here is amazing it is amazing! I don't know what was happening tonight.... Maybe they were upset because I came at 11:30?? I don't know.. My friend ordered pasta with chicken, when it arrived, it had no chicken. I went to go tell my server and she proceeded to tell me I was wrong... it did not have chicken in it 100% I can guarantee and she got very upset I ordered filet mignon medium, plus. It Came Cooked perfectly medium, plus. Also got a side of mashed potatoes. I made her try it before I did. I looked at her face and she looked disgusted! I immediately asked her what was wrong... she said it tasted like fish??? (I hate fish...) everything in my plate tasted like fish. It was very confusing and very gross. It has never happened to anything like that. I want to leave a one start review. But this is literally my favorite restaurant! I will be back and see if things are different. That was the most recent incident the original incident I order food. It was me and my mom.. she got into a big argument with me and walked out. I asked the front desk what I should do?? He told me it's ok to leave? I felt really bad so I asked somebody else... they also told me it's OK to leave just go. I asked a server, and I asked the man in the front. I think them both and I apologized. After I'm walking to the car, the server is chasing me down. Asking me to come back. Of course I come back. That's when the owner comes out and tells me I need to pay for everything.... Like 220-300 dollars worth of food and 3 drinks. According to him, everything was already on the grill. I didn't mind paying but the problem was I had to sit there for 40 minutes and wait for them to finish the food.
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Alena C.

Yelp
I got the Rigatoni alla Vodka it is a 10/10, absolutely INCREDIBLE! I have been trying to find a pasta closer to me that tastes as good as this, but nothing has compared.
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Crystal J.

Yelp
Was excited to try L'Avenue based on the reviews, but it did not deliver in food or service. The lack of service was surprising given there were only two other tables on a Saturday afternoon. Our server didn't ask how we were, ask if we enjoyed the food and we waited at least 15-20 minutes, after our plates were picked up to be able to get the check. Both version of French toast were extremely bland, like lightly buttered toast barely thrown on in a pan with absolutely no flavor whatsoever. The bacon was actually delicious and the roasted potatoes were good when you got ones cooked all the way through. The waitress not once checked on us and upon paying didn't even say, "Thank you" or, "Have a nice day." I come to Los Angeles for movie events and filming. I will not be back.
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Daniel T.

Yelp
I was really surprised when we had a dinner last Friday and there was a live band performing they are so cool! So much fun! Food was so gooood! Great service! Also every Thursday they have a karaoke night w the best and excellent sound! So professional! Highly recommend everyone!!!

Sharlea S.

Yelp
Shoutout to Kim! She was my server for a beautiful Saturday brunch and took care of me for sure. Sweet and attentive thanks Kim!!
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Daisy B.

Yelp
David is an amazing host/server. The best service in Glendale. Amazing food, desserts. A must!
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Nicole G.

Yelp
Went here for a friends birthday dinner & it was amazing! Service, food & performance

Margarita A.

Yelp
I love love this place . If I can give them 10 stars I would . The food is delicious, the atmosphere is amazing. Each day they have different types of music . This place is perfect for any occasion. I have been here few times and keep going back . Service is excellent, staff is super friendly. I am even planning a ladies night out soon here . I highly recommend to try this place at least once

Ade A.

Yelp
The place has a great vibe -- the Dj (Erik) played good music, tasty and fresh food! we all enjoyed our dishes, I really enjoyed the overall atmosphere. Unfortunately, the service could've been better -- it was a bit slow and not very attentive. Still, it's a great spot, i recommend this place in (glendale) for a birthday party or just having a fun night with friends.
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Artur M.

Yelp
The food was absolutely amazing, the entertainment was incredible, and this is by far the most beautiful restaurant in Glendale. Highly recommended!AAA+

Madrid M.

Yelp
Definitely delivered exceptional service. Jane was extremely helpful and a doll. Management and staff were personable and all smiles. Legal Aliens performance was interactive and energetic. Beautiful voices, beautiful bling on the outfits. I loved my prawns!!!!! They were grilled even and thorough and the flavor was divine! Thank you Armen and team for an amazing night. If I didn't have allergies I would have stayed. Next time I go I will stay longer and dance all night!
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Ray K.

Yelp
Finally an amazing spot in Glendale where you can dance, eat and party until late hours. Everything else closes at 9 or 10 pm around there !!!! Awesome music ( whichever night you prefer ) . Great food !!!! The fish , you got to try the fish!!!! Branzino cooked in salt to die for. Cocktails are unreal !!!! We always end up getting something mixed just for us but pretty much everything we tried was good !! Service impeccable!!! It's our 4th time going there on different nights!!!! Always great experience!!

Katrina P.

Yelp
Felt as if restaurant is in a beta version, not everything was set up or ready. A lot of staff just running around, trying to get things done. Made a reservation for an early Valentine's dinner a month in advance. No host at the hostess desk, finally a nice waiter came to show us to our table. That initially sat us, a party of 6, in a booth, which ended up being tight. We asked for a table so that our guests were able to seat comfortably. The waitress helping us tried to accommodate but went back and forth twice, with whom I assume is the owner/restaurant manager, but eventually told us they could not move us to another table (mind you the restaurant had all open tables to seat us in). We considered leaving due to their poor hospitality but the waiter who helped us to our table came and and said they would be able to accommodate us to another table. Once we settled in, food and drinks came out but nothing to really gush over. The only reason we stayed was that the second waiter to help us really stepped up and gave us really great customer service, with a smile and professionalism.
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Emery Y.

Yelp
I want this place to succeed. But what other reviews are doing to celebrate the place when they have so much work to do is unfair to L'Avenue. I'm giving 3 stars because it is solidly average. Not exceptional (5) or very good (4) compared to similar establishments. TL;DR. all show, no go. Reviews aren't real. The concept seems to be a random party combining Mayfair Supper Club from Vegas, Coba from Yerevan (is that why the hats?), and Avra BH/NY. Spoiler: it is NONE of those. The food is good. Just nothing is what it says. Scampi ain't scampi, caprese ain't caprese, focaccia ain't focaccia. Maybe we don't do Italian if you don't actually KNOW Italian cuisine. Pick a plate is NOT what a good restaurant does. Pick a protein, choose 2 sides and a sauce. If you're gonna serve down market, charge down market. Remember: ServER is NOT the same as servICE. IYKYK. The servers are very hard working, but they lack basic tools to do their job well. #1 can we have proper cloth napkins instead of paper cocktail napkins? When asking for large, we got Costco mega pack paper dinner napkins. #2 can we get proper glassware? Using burgundy glass for sauv blanc: Red for red, white for white? #3 basic restaurant service knowledge? Fork to the LEFT of the plate, knife to the RIGHT. For these reasons (and many more) I can't really call this place a restaurant. A lounge where you can nibble while you drink and party? 100%. But don't confuse that with actual dining. The live jazz on Thursday? Fantastic. The "live jazz" on Saturday? Very good Karaoke. Huh? Wouldn't you want the really good performances on your big night? Like I said, I want them to succeed: just change the menu, the music and the service.
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Peter F.

Yelp
It's a cool little underground lounge. Their DJ that night was super enthusiastic and they had an amazing trumpet soloist and belly dancers. I hung at the bar and the bartenders were awesome, but super slammed during peak hours. Their cocktails were pretty amazing, but their desserts were a travesty. The crème brûlée came out like ice cream and the sugar on top wasn't prepped. I should've grabbed the torch on the counter and caramelized the sugar myself, but instead I had them take it back to fix and they butchered it even more. Now it was melted ice cream with sugar crystals on top. Ehhh it was still fun though.
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Mike D.

Yelp
My boys and I had fun at this place! It's walking distance from The Americana Glendale. Live entertainment and nice ambiance despite it being underground. The service was good with the waiters being consistent & attentive. Food is good however overpriced. Overall pleasant experience. We anticipate to returning to L'Avenue again!
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Narbe N.

Yelp
I Loved the place and ambiance. Johnny was amazing and the food was outstanding. I encourage people to try the place out it is amazing!

Chris A.

Yelp
Terrible!! Food is absolutely terrible!! Don't eat here!! A friend and I saw this place on a Thursday evening and thought it would be a cool place to eat. The vibe is definitely very club-ish for a fancy restaurant. We should have walked out when it was dinner time and there was only one other party there (red flags), but decided to try it anyway. Looking at the wine menu, all the wine was very cheap wine you could buy at your local grocery store (more red flags). We ordered two glasses of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. For reference, a bottle of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio at your local grocery store is $15 and they were selling it for $65! We ordered the carpaccio as an appetizer and we clearly stated to the waitress that my friend was allergic to nuts. Just so you all know, the carpaccio's ingredients shown on the menu did not state it had nuts on it. And what did the waitress come back with? Carpaccio that was covered in pine nuts! Of course, she took it back and gave us a new one. My friend then ordered the mushroom soup. The soup was soooo bland! We ended up asking for salt and pepper to season it. I ordered the Salmon with a side of Grilled Vegetables and my friend ordered the Surf & Turf (steak and shrimp). Not only was the salmon not cooked correctly (a bit undercooked), the vegetables were undercooked, and the shrimp was overcooked and tough! I complained to the waitress, but she didn't care. She was not very attentive and had an unfriendly demeanor about her as if she really hated her job. We asked for the bill and not only was it $260 for such a terrible meal with cheap wine and bad service, but an 18% gratuity was automatically added to the bill!! I couldn't believe the audacity. I have no idea who is giving this place a good review, but they've obviously never been to a good place to eat before. This place was terrible! Terrible food, terrible service, and overpriced cheap wine. The chef needs to be fired and the restaurant should really get some actual contracts with wineries like every other nice restaurant in California. Not to mention not automatically add gratuities to the bill when only 2 people are eating. The audacity! Nice restaurants like The Little Door or Inn at the 7th Ray have way better food, are well known, are nicer restaurants, and are not as expensive. I will never eat there again and I will tell everyone I know to steer clear of this place if they are looking for a good restaurant.

Sara C.

Yelp
Food was great! David was the best! Definitely coming back!!! The music was great and the ambience was fun!
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Anushik P.

Yelp
We had an amazing time at L'avenue in Glendale last night! The environment was amazing the food was amazing the service was great the dancer and the DJ they were great! That was an unforgettable bachelorette party that we had! Oh I was about to forget our favorite person Andranik thank you so much for the party! See you soon L'avenue

Fariba L.

Yelp
I love this hidden place ,food,service, ambiance wonderful music the best highly recommended, nice employees all kind and realx people, dafently this is my place!
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Jonnelle C.

Yelp
I love itttttt Great vibe. Loving the DJ . They didn't have lychee martinis on the menu but she made it happen. Both bartenders, Alex and Shelley are super awesome and remade the drink for me when I said it was a tad tart but it's perfect now and they keep 'em coming ! Charcuterie plate is generous with cheese but needs more generosity with the meat :) my girl had the emerald and the weekend getaway and she loved them both ! Weekend getaway was better! We danced and drank the night away :)
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Laurren S.

Yelp
Usually I don't review but like the place so have to be honest with you I have came here yesterday with my friends for birthday one of my friends and everything was grate there was Erevan evening I like music and dj dont know what about other people who are not armenian and do not match with the language shure they enjoy it too it was very clear and enjoyable for us also russian style nice omg food delicious and I like the grilled beef did not expect that. i usually don't eat any beef but it was the best beef i've ever had so great I would like to have a ingredients in this so nice food good job guys. specially I like the capreese salad it was regullarly fulled with claasic taste I like it and even have taken it to go for my mother I thought we should have 2 server because one girl server was doing some she had taken the alcohol and at the beginning we gave her some tips for whole service and than after a few minutes she just stopped and had disappeared so rudely stopping emmadiately after taking tips it seemed like she had been helping a little about alcohol for tips because of that she disappeared she mighty was busy but she could show a little different behavior servers were busy I understand but when my server was busy doing some stuff and I asked for salt another girl but got like don't care behavior did not get the salt and I asked only my server not others but that server I don't remember her name she was with red curly hair and with blue eyes just disappeared .but our server Helen she was youngest I think, but was so much better than the other servers , though Helen was youngest I think but had nice behavior personality and service than another servers ,so cute which is very Important for every restaurant I am armenian from Italia and know every special things in restaurant what needs it, and in media I have noticed some dancers and band music I am gonna come back here and will be able to envite my family and friends here in every event thank you for good time guys i am really so excited with my friends just take off the mini sofa in the back where are small table and sofas yesterday I had seat there and fall down in front of the door and lucky didn't broke the mirror I put 4 star bc i got not Good and being ignored behavior from Another servers
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Nadine M.

Yelp
What an amazing experience. It was our first time coming here. Came for lunch for both my friend's birthday, and Cris was absolutely amazing! He made it super special. The ambience and music was perfect. He surprised us with desserts and a song! lol. This place is fun. We are planning to come at night as well. The place is beautiful! It was a very special place to celebrate!