Redbird
New American restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles
114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Highlights
Innovative New American dishes with creative cocktails in a beautiful setting
Innovative New American dishes with creative cocktails in a beautiful setting
"And some nights, you just want to listen to some classical music. Which means you’re going to The Walt Disney Concert Hall, home to the LA Philharmonic and the most acoustically perfect space in Los Angeles. And if you’re having a night of Tchaikovsky downtown, you’re only dinner move beforehand is down the hill at Redbird. The stunning space has a massive menu full of things you’re going to want and a classy feel that’s perfect for classical music pregaming." - amy clark, brant cox
"This airy stunner, which occupies a former church in the heart of Downtown, flaunts an impressive open ceiling allowing diners to stargaze—and that’s not even counting the occasional celebrity sighting. The boisterous atmosphere is beloved by the trendy patrons, who can be seen swapping small plates from perches at the two circular bars and eclectic sofa-stuffed lounge. On the global menu, creative dishes sit side-by-side with more traditional treats like John Dory in a leek fondue strewn with pan-seared gnocchi and mushrooms. Save room for clever desserts like their Meyer lemon tart with blueberry frozen yogurt or opt for another cocktail from the extensive list." - Michelin Inspector
"Located downtown and recently surrounded by peaceful protests, the restaurant faced operational challenges for a period and is eager to fully reopen, welcome the community back, and celebrate local pride and potential award success." - Sam Nelson
"Temporarily closed amid nearby protests and related police activity, with closure attributed to safety concerns." - Mona Holmes
"Chef Tobin Shea of this Los Angeles restaurant was named a finalist in the 2025 James Beard Awards' restaurant and chef categories; the finalists were announced on April 2 and winners will be revealed on June 16 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The awards — often called "the Oscars of food" — added Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service to the roster this year and have implemented process changes after canceling programming in 2020 and 2021 due to misconduct and diversity-related criticisms." - Rebecca Roland
