Lillie's at The Culver Hotel

Everything about this place was beyond a 5 star experience! The food was incredible. Best French onion soup ever. The executive chef Diana seriously impressed me! Every menu item was delicious and well thought out. I will definitely be back for some of her cooking over lunch very soon. She told me about a French onion pasta that sounds divine... so friendly and welcoming. Our waitress Michelle also was excellent! She was on top of everything the whole time and had a very warm and welcoming personality, even when it got quite busy! Our server assistant was too kind and went above and beyond (didn’t catch his name). Even the hostess was very accommodating to special table requests.

The inside is decorated in a very lovely old French look. Very ornate with dark wood everywhere. They have black-and-white movies playing on a projector, and a live jazz band. Definitely recommend this place for a nice date spot or anyone looking for a delicious meal.

Published at 4 months ago

Atmosphere is fantastic. Food is kinda basic. Service is good. Cocktails are good. Would certainly recommend visiting during the evening hours. They have live jazz. I didn't see a burger on the menu but people all around were ordering and it looked good. It was a big burger.

Published at 4 months ago

Such a cute little outdoor garden area to hang out & dine in. They have the most adorable barcuterie board for your pup! We didn't have reservations and had a pretty large group. They were super accommodating, friendly and helpful. The drinks were perfect for a warm day and the charcuterie board & garlic fries we had were delicious 😋 👌

Published at 3 months ago

We sat outside for lunch on the couch. The staff were very attentive. Best salad I’ve had in Culver. Calamari was ok. You can get champagne by the glass.
The bathroom is total glam
Old school glam decor outside

Published at 4 months ago

We had a lovely experience, we went for brunch on a Saturday at noon. We parked in the garage, which only costed $3. The hotel wasn't super packed or loud so it was a very nice place to catch up with an old friend. Service was great and high Tea was more than enough for us to eat. They packed up our food to go, including the tea, and even gave us complimentary champagne for celebrating a bachelorette! Oh and I loved the aesop soap and lotion in the bathroom.

Published at 3 months ago

We had a really nice time here. Their food is delicious and the cocktails are also really good. The steak was cooked perfectly The setting felt intimate and there was live music which was really good and not overbearingly loud. If you like French onion soup, it's a must try here. Definitely not on the cheaper side but worth it.

Published at 8 months ago

The start of our dining experience was a bit rocky with the hostess asking us to wait at the bar and said we would be seated closer to our reservation. It was 6:22 and our reservation was 6:30. If you ask someone to wait at the bar, one would think that you would retrieve them when their table is ready. At 6:41 my friend and I still were not approached yet we saw a handful of open tables. We went back to the hostess who immediately sat us. Weird but okay. She gave us menus but it was at least another 10 minutes before someone came to us and asked if we had been helped. Nope. No water, no help. But from that point on the service turned around for the better.

We ordered one of each of their sides. The outstanding items were the fries and mac and cheese. The ratatouille was so so. The Brussels sprouts were yummy, but not out of the ordinary. We actually were there to find out what was on the dessert menu because we couldn’t find anything online but decided to have some snacks before sweets. We settled on the fallen chocolate cake. It was good, but I can’t say I would order it again. I guess there’s a reason why hardly anyone posted about their desserts.

Parking is easy at an underground public lot right in front of the hotel/restaurant.

Published at 10 months ago

We had a pleasant experience dining in the patio. The service was very attentive. The dishes and cocktails were tasty and nicely presented, though a bit small for the prices.

Published at a month ago

Love the roof top breakfast and pool . Service was excellent.

Published at 25 days ago

Regretfully it closed permanently

Published at a month ago

Parking: In beautiful Downtown Culver City near Sony studios, great atmosphere Food

Published at a month ago

I went here for high tea on a Sunday. Tea can be hit or miss depending on where you go. The quality of the food and presentation here was lovely and above average. I was not a fan of the scones. Selections were mostly sweet. I would have preferred more savory options. Service was generally very good. Things got a bit busy about 45 minutes in and we had trouble getting hot water refills and other drink orders fulfilled. The ambiance and decor is alone worth a visit. Ill be back for sure. Parking: The parking lot above Trader Joes is cheap.

Published at a month ago

We had a great experience at Lillies. Bar staff were exceptional! The hostess/greeter was very rude. She went out of her way to make us feel unwelcome. We ignored her and had a great time. Food

Published at a month ago

Published at a month ago

We had a pleasant experience dining in the patio. The service was very attentive. The dishes and cocktails were tasty and nicely presented, though a bit small for the prices.

Published at a month ago

Published at 2 months ago

Hidden 4% wellness charge! Reduce your tip accordingly or go to a place with honest pricing

Published at 2 months ago

Girl straight/up lied to me about them being closed. Said they didn t open until noon when there were half a dozen people already seated and eating. Lazy Cali BS.

Published at 2 months ago

Got a quick breakfast bite. I really enjoyed the excellent service by my sever Ben. The brioche sandwich was delicious, especially if you add avocado. Definitely will be back for dinner.

Published at 3 months ago

Its a cute restaurant, tea was lovely. Service was very slow. Make sure to ask for a new tea bag if you get more tea otherwise, they just put more water in the same kettle. Food was good for tea.

Published at 3 months ago

I came to dinner to celebrate my girlfriends birthday in August. Michelle Redman was truly amazing! She was very attentive, professional, and very personable. MIchelle made the evening perfect. By the way, the manager was professional, and cute! LOL. Seriously, I tried to write a review on open table but since I walked in I couldnt go on line and do it. Hence, the late review. The food and wine was delish. We sat outside on the patio. Then later that evening, we enjoyed the live music. Again, our food was great and our service was amazing! Thank you Michelle!

Published at 3 months ago

Published at 3 months ago

We had a lovely experience, we went for brunch on a Saturday at noon. We parked in the garage, which only costed $3. The hotel wasnt super packed or loud so it was a very nice place to catch up with an old friend. Service was great and high Tea was more than enough for us to eat. They packed up our food to go, including the tea, and even gave us complimentary champagne for celebrating a bachelorette! Oh and I loved the aesop soap and lotion in the bathroom.

Published at 3 months ago

Published at 3 months ago

Such a cute little outdoor garden area to hang out & dine in. They have the most adorable barcuterie board for your pup! We didnt have reservations and had a pretty large group. They were super accommodating, friendly and helpful. The drinks were perfect for a warm day and the charcuterie board & garlic fries we had were delicious

Published at 3 months ago

Atmosphere is fantastic. Food is kinda basic. Service is good. Cocktails are good. Would certainly recommend visiting during the evening hours. They have live jazz. I didnt see a burger on the menu but people all around were ordering and it looked good. It was a big burger.

Published at 3 months ago

wow ! This spot is a gem ! I rarely give 5 stars but they deserve it ! Just forgot my asperges ! But that s ok :)

Published at 3 months ago

Came here for a dinner with my girl friends last month. The atmosphere, food (the steak and mac & cheese were favorites), live music, and the exceptional service from our server Michelle, all contributed to a very memorable experience. Could not have asked for more! Will definitely be returning.

Published at 3 months ago

What an amazing dining experience, with a beautiful ambiance. We were served by Michelle, who was an absolute delight, and very on top of things! Will definitely be returning.

Published at 3 months ago

I came in for a dinner with an old friend and Lillies came highly recommended. Not only was it an incredible culinary experience, but our server, Michelle, was absolutely incredible. She was so personable and welcoming, not to mention knowledgeable and helped us pick some great options! We will definitely be back... and asking for Michelle if she is working!

Published at 3 months ago

Lillies has the best service in town! We especially enjoyed Michelle, she was enthusiastic and always smiling/laughing! We appreciated her authenticity and passion to making it the best experience for us! Kudos!

Published at 3 months ago

Why go anywhere else for dinner on a Wednesday night?!

Published at 4 months ago

We sat outside for lunch on the couch. The staff were very attentive. Best salad I ve had in Culver. Calamari was ok. You can get champagne by the glass. The bathroom is total glam Old school glam decor outside Wheelchair accessibility: Located on the first floor

Published at 4 months ago

Published at 4 months ago

Everything about this place was beyond a 5 star experience! The food was incredible. Best French onion soup ever. The executive chef Diana seriously impressed me! Every menu item was delicious and well thought out. I will definitely be back for some of her cooking over lunch very soon. She told me about a French onion pasta that sounds divine... so friendly and welcoming. Our waitress Michelle also was excellent! She was on top of everything the whole time and had a very warm and welcoming personality, even when it got quite busy! Our server assistant was too kind and went above and beyond (didn t catch his name). Even the hostess was very accommodating to special table requests. The inside is decorated in a very lovely old French look. Very ornate with dark wood everywhere. They have black-and-white movies playing on a projector, and a live jazz band. Definitely recommend this place for a nice date spot or anyone looking for a delicious meal.

Published at 4 months ago

The place is so beautiful! Sitting out in the garden patio is the best thing about this restaurant. The only reason why I am taking off some stars is because the service is very slow. I ve been here twice and it takes a while to get your drinks and then once the check is on the table, paying and leaving takes too long.

Published at 4 months ago

The truth is, everything was very delicious! Only the music was too loud and we couldnt talk between those of us at the table! But from then on everything was delicious.

Published at 4 months ago

Clayton is one of the best hospitality professionals in Los Angeles. We ve been to multiple of the properties he s directed and he always creates a gracious sophisticated and personalized touch to our dining experience. Lilies has an incredible atmosphere full history and authentic design the food is spectacular and the service is perfectly curated. Thank you for a lovely brunch

Published at 4 months ago

The experience at Lillie s today was amazing. Thank you Clay for recommending the Remella Rita and the food was very tasty

Published at 4 months ago

We came here for brunch. I am here from out of town from Colorado with my family. I am in love with this place. The service received from Clay was amazing! The atmosphere was calming and relaxing.

Published at 4 months ago

My sever was the best his name is clay he was very sweet and very kind he make the hole experience so fun and good.

Published at 4 months ago

I like to say that Lilles is one hidden gem in Culver City...I had the best Roasted Chicken and my husband really enjoyed the Rib eye..The service was top rate and our sever choose a bottle of wine for us...cabermet sauvignon...hit the spot...Thank you John..you made our night

Published at 4 months ago

My wife and I had the chance to dine there last night. The food and ambiance were excellent and our server John took extra good care of us, Id want him to be our server next time we visit! Definitely try the ceviche!

Published at 4 months ago

Published at 4 months ago

I had a wonderful experience here celebrating a work anniversary with friends. We enjoyed the laid back atmosphere on the patio. They also have jazz music in the lobby area- it was a great touch being able to enjoy some after-dinner drinks inside on the couches. We will definitely be back! They also just added N.A. cocktails to their menu. I don t drink alcohol so being able to enjoy some refreshing drinks was amazing!

Published at 4 months ago

Published at 5 months ago

If you re expecting a traditional afternoon tea experience, you will be very disappointed. What you get is very different from what they show in the photo on their website. Instead of good quality loose tea, you get generic tea bags. No clotted cream or strawberry jam. You get whipped butter with a single serve small glass jar of apricot jam. The scone imitation is more like a dense muffin. Don t expect to cut it in half to put butter and jam on it because it just crumbles. The tea pots were impossible to use without spilling the tea. The sandwiches, sweets, and savories were mediocre at best. If you are English, you definitely want to avoid it. If you do go there (it does have a nice ambiance), take a wakizashi with you because you will probably contemplate seppuku. In addition, they over charged my credit card. The bill came with pre-selected amounts with 18%, 20%, and 25% tips included options, but I chose custom which was slightly lower than 18%. They do add an amount for wellness charge, I don t remember how much. They decided to charge my card 18% instead of the custom amount I selected. I called and spoke with a very nice lady named Anna and she was going to forward my dispute to accounting, but I never got the credit, and no one called, so I just disputed the amount with my credit card company. The Rose Garden Tea Room at The Huntington is a much better option. I ll stick with Claridge s.

Published at 5 months ago

Ruined what used to be an amazing restaurant with amazing music and abiance. The food is so overpriced and NOT worth it. The musicians mailed it in playing 2-chords for 30-minutes). 10 years ago, youd pay the price because the vibe, the music, the weight staff, and the food were all amazing. Now, youre getting food you could have made at home at top restaurant prices, underwhelming entertainment, and a lack of food options or quality that make it so everyone just leaves, no one hangs out at the bar for that extra drink, or sits on the couch for the pre-meal drinks because you dont want to miss the music. A waitress that says food preferences on the menu are or arent what theyre listed as (V, VG, GF, etc) and tells you other information and then simply says, I dont know, I dont make the menus. Instead of, let me clarify with the chef and Ill recommend we update the menus. The music, instead of being the 1920s-40s jazz vibe of old, was three guys with the drums and bass so loud you couldnt hear the piano. They successfully jammed for 30-minutes over 2 chords and followed that by attempting 3-chords while a woman pretended to know how to burlesque dance. Sadly, they destroyed a hotel lobby that used to draw a crowd before the neighborhood became as vibrant as it is now. Now, people would rather sit at a bar at any other location in the surrounding areas...and they did, because we did as well.

Published at 5 months ago

My favorite hotel. Servers are fantastic Decor is fabulous I am just crazy about this place.

Published at 5 months ago

I reserved a spot for weeks looking forward to finally dining here and it was definitely just a one time experience. Theres a lot of food establishments surrounding the area worth the visit thats not as expensive for a better experience. The Hotel itself is beautiful, and thats about all they have going for them here. Everything else (food choices, staff, service, comfortability, drinks) wasnt anything to write home about. We asked for the check rather quickly as we wanted to go elsewhere to finish the night on a good note. It didnt feel very warm and welcoming to be there, one drink and food order was all we could justify for being there and it still wasnt really worth that.

Published at 5 months ago

Published at 5 months ago

What a charming place. I still keep thinking about the whole Culver Hotel experience and Lillies restaurant. If you are planning to visit the are, its a must for a dive in history.

Published at 6 months ago

Drink was just OK. The food itself was also OK. But we expected better for the price. The place was beautiful, but it was cold inside. The live music was loud.

Published at 6 months ago

Published at 6 months ago

Great food and drinks. This location is a good getaway space or fun with friends.

Published at 6 months ago

Wonderful outdoor dining spot. Creative menu. Particularly enjoyed the mussels.

Published at 6 months ago

Started with a Breathless cocktail at the bar in this charming restaurant in the Culver Hotel. Followed with dinner, champagne and desert. Great food and excellent service made for a 0wonderful evening. Kid-friendliness: Please dont bring children, they wont enjoy it.

Published at 7 months ago

Beautiful elegant setting. Ordered niçoise salad, wasnt memorable. But the service was outstanding and the setting Beautiful. One of the few places that accommodates dietary restrictions. Thank you! Dietary restrictions: Dairy free & gluten free.

Published at 7 months ago

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Published at 7 months ago

Afternoon tea was lovely, even at 10:30am! Delicious tea service.

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

Made an incredible beverage!

Published at 8 months ago

We had a really nice time here. Their food is delicious and the cocktails are also really good. The steak was cooked perfectly The setting felt intimate and there was live music which was really good and not overbearingly loud. If you like French onion soup, its a must try here. Definitely not on the cheaper side but worth it.

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

Always enjoy it . Live music, good food and good service

Published at 8 months ago

What a fantastic meal at Lillie, superb wine list, dream terrace, perfect service and good food. Hard to do better in the area, to recommend without reservations! Thanks Sam!

Published at 8 months ago

Incredible food and such a vibe. This place oozes character!

Published at 8 months ago

Loved everything about this place. The bldg is gorgeous. The food is amazing (just wish there were a few more choices on the entree section). Heads up... its loud, especially the live band. But it was worth it overall. Not the best spot for larger parties. Great to meet up with friends and share a great meal!! And try the Airmail! Btw... patio was adorable. Too cold in Feb to sit outside but we will be back Im sure!

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

Expensive and average food.

Published at 9 months ago

Great atmosphere although the music (band) is a bit loud for having a conversation. Food is average

Published at 10 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

Liked the vibe and food. There is also a great parking garage (public, self parking possible, seems motorcycle friendly) just next to the restaurant.

Published at 10 months ago

The start of our dining experience was a bit rocky with the hostess asking us to wait at the bar and said we would be seated closer to our reservation. It was 6:22 and our reservation was 6:30. If you ask someone to wait at the bar, one would think that you would retrieve them when their table is ready. At 6:41 my friend and I still were not approached yet we saw a handful of open tables. We went back to the hostess who immediately sat us. Weird but okay. She gave us menus but it was at least another 10 minutes before someone came to us and asked if we had been helped. Nope. No water, no help. But from that point on the service turned around for the better. We ordered one of each of their sides. The outstanding items were the fries and mac and cheese. The ratatouille was so so. The Brussels sprouts were yummy, but not out of the ordinary. We actually were there to find out what was on the dessert menu because we couldn t find anything online but decided to have some snacks before sweets. We settled on the fallen chocolate cake. It was good, but I can t say I would order it again. I guess there s a reason why hardly anyone posted about their desserts. Parking is easy at an underground public lot right in front of the hotel/restaurant.

Published at 10 months ago

Love this 1920 s look place

Published at 10 months ago

Great place to take a date or have a great dinner. Enjoyed our food and drinks. Service was great. Food was a bit overpriced but I would still return.

Published at 10 months ago

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Published at 10 months ago

Live Jazz music is back!! Love this place, perfect for a first date.

Published at 10 months ago

Afternoon Tea is NOT WORTH $65/person here. Ive been to several afternoon tea services both in and out of LA so please save your money. At $65 youre expecting a quality experience and this was not it. First the tea and food. Your tea is not even steep for you. Its just a tea bag in a generic tea pot left on your table which means over time it will get very bitter. Especially after you get to the bottom. Both my partner and I picked the same tea and they couldnt even give us separate pots. The sandwiches werent particularly fancy, large, or left any impression. The scones were just generic American scones that you could get at any coffee shop. Not even a good coffee shop scone. The last dessert tier also didnt taste good. The service was ok and they tried to be attentive but again, nothing remarkable. The atmosphere was ok. They have a huge blank frame that could be artistically falling but since its the only thing like that in the room, it just looks like theyre letting themselves go. Again, remember you paid $65 for this experience. This felt like just an afterthought for the hotel. Instead, you should check out some of the other afternoon tea experiences in LA that will even be cheaper.

Published at a year ago

3.5 stars. It s what you expect from a hotel restaurant- solid salads and sandwiches mainly with a Benedict for breakfast/ brunch. The Niçoise salad my friend ordered looked good but my breakfast burrito was meh. Slow service but the outside patio is nice.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Very nice Christmas dinner. Food was excellent as was service. Festive decor and a swing band performing. Would do this again. Parking was free that night although it wasnt obvious and I accidentally paid upfront. All in all very Christmassy and fun.

Published at a year ago

The worst night time assistant manager I ve seen. Never going back.

Published at a year ago

Had the best experience here with my partner! They were super accommodating and definitely allies. The band was such a vibe and added to the ambiance with the old movie. Our favorite spot with the best food for reasonable prices.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Pricey but worth it. I recommend brunch with the pastries.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Its probably the best beef tartar Ive ever tasted. The ceviche was tasty too. Good service and interesting food always.

Published at a year ago

Crossed town to dine at Lilys, which is listed as open untll 10pm. Upon arriving at 9:30 the hostess informed me they had just done last call and wouls not serve anything from the kitchen. I politley reminded her the industry standard for last call is 15 mins prior. The hostess then tried to explain to me how closing a kitchen works. Their 9:25 last call to close at 10 is bad form, inconsiderate to customers, and should be indicated on their hours that they close at 9:30. Rude.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Went here for a cappuccino after failing to find a good one nearby. While the drink was so-so, it cost $8 and the cup was about half full and about half of that was foam. What a ripoff. Our server was very sweet and attentive and the ambience is great. But would save your money and go elsewhere for a late night drink.

Published at a year ago

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Cute atmosphere dood food

Published at a year ago

Excellent band and very nice atmosphere

Published at a year ago

Delightful Friday respite. The mussels were the best Ive had all year. Dietary restrictions: Created a great low sodium meal. Food : 4/5 |

Published at a year ago

This was such a pleasant surprise. The ambiance, the friendly staff and the great music. It was a wonderful evening! Vegetarian options: Plenty of fish & veggie options Dietary restrictions: Just ask. Wheelchair accessibility: Located on the ground floor.

Published at a year ago

Updated review on Oct 13, 2023 - 4 Stars I first visited for dinner when they reopened and enjoyed the live music and authentic French ambiance. I returned to Lillies recently for their $15 prix-fixe Dine LA lunch special - one entrée and a fresh chocolate chip cookie. My wife and I sat in the sunny courtyard with our dog and started with six oysters from the happy hour menu. The oysters tasted fresh but were on the small side, just as I remembered from dinner. For my entrée, the smash burger overflowed with flavor reminiscent of In-N-Out burger. However, the chicken sandwich lacked sauce and was bland in comparison. Both entrees arrived artfully plated on fine French dinnerware, elevating the overall experience. The warm chocolate cookie was the perfect sweet finale fresh from the oven. Between the patio seating, prompt service, and premium touches, Lillies $15 lunch special meet expectations. ==================================================== Original review - 5 Stars Lillies Bistro is a French bistro located in the heart of downtown Culver City, right at the first floor of the historic Culver Hotel. Theres an underground parking lot with free 60-minute parking. These days, I rarely order drinks in restaurants because they are mostly over-priced water down alcohol drinks. My wife & I made an exception because it was our anniversary. And, these drinks are legit! They are delicious with the proper amount of alcohol. We ordered half a dozen oysters, burrata, and steak frites. And all of them met and beat our expectations. The waiters were attentive and friendly. My only minor complaint is that they could organize a bit better. When our oysters came, there werent any proper utensils came with the dish. And when the waiter came back, he gave us only one spoon when there were two sauces. The live band & performance started at 7pm. Its a cozy restaurant and the live music really brought the place to another level.

Published at a year ago

Amazing food, atmosphere, and live music. This is my favorite place in LA and is really one of those why did I not find it sooner types of places. Expect to spend 50 dollars per person or more. But you will definitely know where that money went. Would highly recommend the restaurant and the lounge upstairs.

Published at a year ago

Stunning restaurant, gorgeous atmosphere with a live jazz band playing and excellent service. I m only knocking a star off because the food wasn t the best we ve had. The mushroom pasta was extremely oily. Cocktail bar upstairs is cute too.

Published at a year ago

Everything about this place was incredible. We knew we were in for a fantastic experience when Kia met us at the door with the most positive energy Ive felt in a long while. She set the tone, then the food, beverage, service, and wonderful jazz trio lived up to the standard she set. My one complaint was that I wanted garlic bread to sop up the pesto that came with my rigatoni (it was too tasty to leave on the plate). Cant wait to come back!

Published at a year ago

Order a white Russian off menu, it was really good, maybe a bit too much cream but it was up there, all the drinks from the menu were great, and it was reasonably priced for the place it is!

Published at a year ago

Such a vibe. We go here often for weekend happy hour, and both the outdoor patio seating and indoor bar are excellent for chilling with a drink, a small bite, and conversation. Service is impeccable, drinks are always great, and the hotel is so lovely. One of our favorite spots in Culver.

Published at a year ago

They do a live jazz band and people come to swing dance on Wednesday evenings!

Published at a year ago

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Beautiful place, food is okay. Ordered Benedict but it was meh, desserts are much better.

Published at a year ago

Perfect LA experience and exceptional food and service. Like a mini vacation.

Published at a year ago

This is a great place for a casual dinner and drinks or a bigger party/special occasion. My friend and I went recently and sat on the beautiful patio. Our server, Anna Lisa, was excellent - patient, friendly, and thorough. The food is on the pricier side and the menu could be bigger but everything was of very high quality. Highly recommend.

Published at a year ago

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Published at a year ago

We 4 had really delicious meals served in a beautiful setting by excellent attentative staff! Unfortunately conversation was impossible when this jazz trio played; No instrument was heard other than the bass. Unpleasant.

Published at a year ago

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Service was exceptional. Food was excellent

Published at a year ago

Good food

Published at a year ago

I recently dined at Lillie s for the Barbie themed High Tea! Right upon entry, I was captivated by the light, welcoming atmosphere and warmly greeted by Akaie, our hostess. I had an overall amazing experience, the service was incredibly thoughtful, attentive and professional (special thank you to our server Alejandro & Alfredo)! I d like to give my most sincere compliments to Chef Diana for the beautiful, quality selection of light bites. I m not a fan of tea myself, but I ended up finishing my pot! Thank you to Catalina, the F&B Manager on-sight, for greeting and conversing with us as well. Kudos to the team at Lillie s for creating such a beautiful experience, I really hope to see more themed events!

Published at a year ago

I have eaten here twice and the food was amazing both times. However, the second time I dined here, the service was *the worst.* It was hard to even get a knife and fork or to track the hostess down. I didnt have a drink more than 3/4 of the time I was dining. I will come back to enjoy the food and the atmosphere but this is not a five-star restaurant thanks to the subpar service.

Published at a year ago

Lovely, prices are perfect, staff is very nice

Published at a year ago

Loved The atmosphere on the patio at Lillies. Great variety of appetizers and yummy drinks!

Published at a year ago

@lydieats Gorgeous space that embraces European elegance and charm. The renovated lobby is home to Lillies, a French bistro with classic dishes and live music. You get to choose between the patio and lobby, but I recommend sitting indoors (by the window!) to fully enjoy the beautiful interior As for the food, dishes were mediocre at best. The onion soup was quite salty and the burrata was very mushy, served with dried up condiments. The tartare and mussels were fine but could be better. That being said, the vibes and service came through so it s definitely worth a visit (just maybe not twice). French Onion Soup $18 Burrata $23 Steak Tartare $21 Steamed Mussels $24 This is the dark, classic vibe I like Even if youre tempted to go for outdoor seating in the summer, be sure to make a reservation indoors! The hotel was built in 1924, but was renovated last year, so it has a vintage feel. The atmosphere is great, but the food . Very disappointing. Its all well-made, but theres no depth. Even the burrata, which only needs to be plated well, becomes mushy and even the ones served with it turn dry. I really dont understand this. Still, I have no regrets because the service is good and the interior is so cozy~

Published at a year ago

The Culver Hotel is back. Id heard theyd lost their way a bit but the old movies are once again projected on the wall, jazz is back, those who go there are adding to the experience, and Im looking forward to Bond nights:) if my last visit is any indication Lillies and Musso and Frank are getting Old School hip right where Bath Gin and Formosa Cafe have given it up and lost their way. If they keep it up theyll establish a large, loyal clientele.

Published at a year ago

When we called to get info about the hotel, its 3-5 p.m. Happy Hour and dining hours, we were told to come in at 5 pm (which caused us to not get the Happy Hour rates)! We wanted originally to come on at 3 p.m. We arrived at 5 p.m., and they would not give us Happy Hour specials, and people were there - not a private party - (not crowded this day, Fathers Day) enjoying Happy Hour! We should have been told that it would be fine to come in to the hotel dining lobby and dining area at 3:00 p.m.! This was not nice or good customer service. But the hotel lobby and dining area are beautiful. We enjoyed our time, - and yes, complained about the mixup (with no compensation). Better Customer-friendly Service, please. Give us the advantage! Then your business will flourish a bit better!!

Published at a year ago

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It is located in the heart of Downtown Culver City. One of Culver Cities best landmarks. Ive been here several times but never for swing music. It is great energy to enjoy the music & watch them sign & dance. Its definitely a great place for a date night or even just to come & grab a drink with some good food. Ask them to make you an Old Fashioned. It is by far one of the best Ive had. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Published at a year ago

Beautiful, regal, historical...and the Betty White drink is awesome

Published at a year ago

I was told there would be live Jazz band, which wasn t until later. But the place is stunning, but the music did not match the vibe. I think they can have such an added buzz with the music playing outside of the live music.

Published at a year ago

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Wonderful atmosphere!

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Delish good, excellent service, great vibe.. a little trouble with the gnats

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So amazing, Jennifer was a lovely server! Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating! Food : 5/5 |

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A sophisticated old world ambiance with live jazz, friendly staff (ask for John), and silent film screening on the corner nook in the main dining room. Try the French onion soup, it s the ideal comfort food. The Culver Hotel invites its guests to an elevated experience.

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Great atmosphere with a great 40s style quartet & singer. A step back in time beautifully done.

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Wonderful refurbishment to one of our favourite places. Great food, great cocktails and excellent service. Live music completed the experience...Thank you

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Vegetarian options: Many options Food

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The staff were on point. The hostess was friendly, and the server was attentive, sweet, and kind. The place is beautiful. I ve been coming to the Culver Hotel for 2 decades and I love the decor. The tea was good. 5/5 They had a selection of 2 blacks, 3 greens, and 3 herbals. You chose one to start, you could get extra water once you finished your pot, or you could get a new tea. I chose the earl grey and then I mixed the green with mint. My mom had the jasmine green, and her friend had the passionate pear green. We all enjoyed our teas. My mom like warmed milk in her tea, so the server had some steamer for us. The food was hit and miss. 3/5 The berries and cream were okay. The strawberries looked ripe, but weren t very sweet. The scones were good, but very small. They came with whipped cream (not clotted cream) and jam on the side. The desserts were a mix of excellent and okay. I loved the tiramisus, especially the passionfruit. My mom loved the lemon macaron. Some of the cakes were. Little dry, and some of the mini cheesecakes, didn t have as much flavor as I would have expected. The sandwiches were okay. The cucumber, cream cheese, and basil was great. The game and cheese croissant was yummy, but I wish it had been warm. The egg salad wasn t that flavorful. The lobster roll was the cold version; I only like hot rolls, but my mom loved this one. (Each person got one small scone, 4 finger sandwiches, and 3 mini desserts (1 macaron, 1 tiramisu (they call it this, but it tastes like a layered mini cake), 1 cheesecake). These are 1-2 bites each. This was listed on DineLA. When you make a reservation through OpenTable, it s listed as an event. Thus it is prepaid with no refunds. You are told that once you book it, you cannot make adjustments through OpenTable, only by calling the restaurant. For high tea it is $45/person. There were three of us, so it was $135, but this is a prepaid event, so, there is a 4% service charge ($5.40), a 20% gratuity ($27.00), and 10.25% tax ($17.15). Total$184.56 (~ $61.75/person) Overall: 3.5-4 /5 It s nice for a west side high tea and a beautiful hotel, but it s not the best high tea I ve been to. I don t need a fancy high tea, but if you re going to call it high tea- a British thing- at least have clotted cream. I d have liked bigger/more scones, and more finger sandwiches for the price.

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Great place to enjoy an elegant happy hour in a Culver City landmark.

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Wonderful staff and the food is delicious

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Outstanding everything was incredible

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Horrible food

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The hotel always has a great vibe. Food and service were good.

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Lovely experience with all your employees from start to finish. It was a quick visit with need for rest and relaxation along with reflection and you did not disappoint

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Amazing restaurant! They have a beautiful patio and birds singing over you! But you also have the option to eat inside. The food is amazing-- six year old approved. The serving sizes are big. the waffles are delicious its a double stack with cream and cherry syrup with pieces of pistachios- everything was perfect. My son was so excited to be there. We went for brunch, around 1pm. After we ate we had ice cream from near by and I only paid $3 for parking at The Culver Steps. It was a wonderful little brunch date. Kid-friendliness: The culver breakfast and orange juice, and waffles.

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Great place

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It was wonderful! Love everything about this restaurant. The ambiance, decor food and service. The band was a bonus!

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I really wanted to like this place. And I really wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt when the experience wasn t optimal throughout the night. But our experience just went from bad to worse and really doesn t deserve more than 2 stars - which I don t believe I ve ever given before. Let s start with the positives: the ambience is great. It s loud and bustling - we were there on a Saturday night, it was busy, there was live music (a pianist and a saxophonist), the bar was popular and busy, you get the picture. The place looks great - a nicely decorated boutique hotel with an almost art deco-like style. Several of the dishes we had also were quite good, including one of the best onion soups I ve had in a long time. But where it all fell down was the service. Our waiter seemed very absent-minded. He was also quite busy, and seemed to have to cover a lot of tables. We first ordered drinks, naming them. He looked at us slightly confused, seemingly not recognizing the names, so we pointed them out on the menu. When they arrived, one of them was the wrong drink and we had to send it back. It can happen. A window near our table was open and it was a chilly, windy night, resulting in a very unpleasant draft. We had to ask to have the window closed twice. When our appetizers arrived, I had ordered the (excellent) onion soup, which didn t come with a spoon, and we had to work to flag someone down to get me one. The mussels were good (an odd combination with goat cheese that really worked), although several of them had stayed closed, which isn t the greatest thing to serve. We then waited for our entrees for 35 minutes, and when they arrived, they got my entree wrong. This was surprising, since the waiter had repeated our order back to us and he definitely repeated it back correctly. They gave me a (more expensive) wagyu steak instead of the burger I had ordered, and I decided to keep it since I didn t want to wait even longer and be out of sync with my dining partner. The steak was pretty tasty. They apologized for the mistake and offered us free dessert. We decided to share a slice of chocolate cake, which took quite a while to come out (and was delicious), so after we finished we were ready to pay and leave, but it took a very long time for us to be able to flag down our waiter, among other things because there was an issue with the check of the table next to us and it took quite a while to get resolved. After we had asked for the check, it took more than 10 minutes and we still hadn t gotten it, after which I had just lost my patience and asked to speak to a manager. The manager came over and apologized, and explained that they had a large private event running which had been challenging. While I can appreciate that that s challenging (and it confirmed the fact that our waiter seemed spread thin), it isn t a great excuse - don t accept reservations from guests you can t ensure will have a good experience if you re running a large event. I made this comment to the manager, to which she replied that the reservations had all already been accepted when they decided to take the private event on last-minute, which yeah. She did comp my entree and got us the check quickly, at which point we were able to leave, but it really left a bad taste and an overall poor experience. Too bad - the atmosphere and the food were deserving of more. Several tables around us were visibly unhappy with the service/wait time. I guess they just overextended themselves, which lead to a series of unfortunate event. I feel bad for mentioning/complaining about small things like not getting a spoon with my soup - something that can easily happen and is really not a big deal. But that night it was clearly part of a pattern of lack of attentiveness or attention to detail that made this an experience I d rather forget about.

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Nice relaxing hotel bar. Had a few drinks and enjoyed the space

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Ambience was great! Food was little underwhelming.

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Great service and beautiful setting

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Its French food and the portions are small you can also just go to the bar. They have live music Tuesday-Saturday. I love this place ! You can also wonder up stairs and see all the fun rooms and secret bar.

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Overall had a good time and the food was well done. The atmosphere is really energetic with the live music and the servers were very polite. My only complaint was the entrance hostess was pretty rude upon entering and tried to immediately turn us away even though we had booked a reservation well in advance. After this issue was resolved the rest of the night went well

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Amanda the hostess is AWESOME!!!! A parking information genius!!! Food : 5/5

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5 stars for the most gorgeous outdoor ambience and the beat service in Culver City or maybe even on the entire westside! Our serves was John and we loved how he interacted with everyone with so much love and care. We are definitely coming back for desserts, wine and live music!

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Lovely setting with fantastic with fantastic ambiance everyone is really friendly and trying to do their best to help you. The food was delicious, although smaller portions. Oh, did I mention the live music? Food

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Awesome tacos, especially the sweet potato with black bean.

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Beautiful outdoor seating. Good french bistro food. Loved the French onion soup steak frites!

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