Messhall Kitchen
American restaurant · Los Feliz ·
Elevated American comfort food, inventive cocktails, and happy hour specials
Elevated American comfort food, inventive cocktails, and happy hour specials
"The Hollywood Bowl is easily LA’s most iconic outdoor music venue, but let’s not forget The Greek over in Griffith Park. The smaller, more manageable amphitheater feels like you’re seeing a show in the woods, and if you’re looking for a spot to grab food beforehand, Messhall is your answer. The sprawling restaurant has solid food, a big outdoor patio, and a very dangerous two-hour Happy Hour if you’re catching a weeknight show." - amy clark, brant cox
"Messhall Kitchen has all the touchstones of a classic sleepaway camp: cabin-like décor, a menu full of comfort foods, and their logo, a cream-colored pine tree. However, the difference between this Los Feliz restaurant and the camp you formed your whole personality around from the age of 8 to 15 is the food. You’ll find childhood favorites like mac and cheese made with a sharp white Vermont cheddar and baby back ribs smothered in barbecue sauce. It’s pure nostalgia, served the way we like - present but not overpowering. Food Rundown Hot Wings Confit Sweet and smoky. A great app, but a bit too much sweetness to make a meal of them. photo credit: Benji Dell Mac-n-Cheese The best appetizer on the menu. Made with a sharp white Vermont Cheddar encased in shells. These are little bites of goodness. photo credit: Benji Dell Brussels Sprouts Sure, at camp these would be the thing most likely to still be on your plate at the end of a meal. But with their perfect char and some added bacon, I’d bet even a kid might be able to give these a try. photo credit: Benji Dell Short Rib Poutine The absolute lightest poutine I’ve ever tasted. The short ribs are so light and airy that they almost make you forget about the cheese and fries and gravy. How is that even possible? Baby Backs This dish is the standout of their hardwood grilled menu. A bit of a sweeter sauce than is generally our favorite, but the smoke from the wood gives it a nice contrast. photo credit: Benji Dell" - Michael Burke
"Los Feliz’s summer camp-themed Messhall has reopened for patio dining. Their all-day menu includes a fish fry, smoked ribs, and crab cakes, along with some really great cocktails and a few kinds of oysters. They’ve got an all-day menu weekday lunch and nightly dinner, and a weekend brunch menu. Reserve on their website." - brett keating
"This woodsy-themed restaurant in Los Feliz serves solid comfort food, and is a good place to go when you need to eat something familiar. The space is huge, so you can usually find a table quickly - try to get a spot out on the patio, where there’s a fire pit. You can pretend you’re glamping while you eat mac-n-cheese and ribs." - amy clark, brett keating
"This Los Feliz restaurant has been a big-brunch staple on the Eastside for a while now, for good reason. It’s a camp-themed spot with a fantastic patio and long tables that you and your group can huddle around like you’re in some remote cabin on Lake Winnipesaukee. Only with better food. Instead of whatever egg-adjacent slop you were eating during middle school summers, at Messhall, you’re eating chilaquiles, short rib Benedict, and parmesan-crusted eggs." - brett keating
