Nikki B.
Yelp
I've been wanting to go to The Arbour and turns out my beautiful Sissy Melineh did too, so our girl's night out spot was secured!
As soon as I walked in, the delicious smell of garlic French fries permeated the air. I was impressed with the size of the restaurant. It has an open kitchen, a large bar, and spacious dining area. The ambience is upscale & lively with a warm & welcoming vibe. The staff were all friendly - hostess, bartender, servers, & even the GM who checked in on us.
Our servers Kathy & Judy were both darling & attentive. We started with cocktails. I decided to try one of their specialties - The Honeymoon (Bourbon, Cointreau, honey syrup, & lemon.) It was a delightful twist on a Sidecar, just a bit sweeter. Kathy brought us some freshly baked bread rolls with butter that was sprinkled with sea salt & rosemary. The presentation was nice and the rolls were still warm & yummy.
The menu is seasonal, and everything is made with fresh, local, organic ingredients. We ordered a few dishes to share: Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad, Potato Croquettes, Cheese Toast, & Bucatini Spaghetti with vodka sauce. The pasta was handmade and cooked to perfection. (Gluten free also available.) We both agreed that it was the best we've had in L.A., and I'm very picky when it comes to pasta. The Cheese Toast was also delightful - featuring a Saint Andre triple cream on a thick slice of toasted brioche drizzled with a tart cherry compote. The Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad contained toasted pine nuts & goat cheese and was lightly coated in a white wine vinaigrette. The flavor combination was nice, but it was missing a little something. The Potato Croquettes are garnished with cheddar cheese & bacon on a bed of crème fraiche. We were able to get them without the bacon. However, we weren't blown away by this dish.
Halfway through our meal a tray of martinis caught my eye, so I asked Kathy if they had blue cheese stuffed olives. She said they did, and they were hand stuffed. SCORE! My next cocktail was a Grey Goose Martini dry with those delightful Blue Cheese stuffed olives. It was excellent.
If I worked in the area I would absolutely be here on a regular basis for Happy Hour. Even though I don't, I'll definitely be back for the pasta and that excellent Martini and maybe even the garlic fries!
HH Mon - Friday 4p - 5:30p Bar Only.
Free parking behind the restaurant on Hudson.