San Laurel

I was going to a show at the Dorothy Chandler, so I looked at Google maps to see what was walking distance (in heels) and this place showed up 1 block away. I didn't know it was several floors up inside the Conrad hotel, so my group was treated to gorgeous views of Disney Hall as we waited to be seated.

Yes they have seats outside, but it was chilly for us native Angelenos, so we sat inside enjoying the view.

None of us had ever been to San Laurel before and we were all impressed by the service, food, and decor. 

We decided to get dishes to share so we could all try several plates. 

We started with grilled beets with whipped garlic labneh for $18 and grilled baby gems with machego for $19. I had a wonderful glass of crisp sauvignon blanc, while another one of us enjoyed her buttery chardonnay. 

For mains we chose the garlic shrimp appetizer $42, lubina (a white fish filet) also $42, and rack of lamb for $62 done with a mole, roasted baby eggplant, puffed wild rice, cumin, lemon and pea tendrils. We also got a side of shaved raw asparagus which was a refreshing addition to all the other dishes for
$24.

The simply and perfectly done garlic shrimp and rack of lamb were my favorites, but every dish was perfectly executed and absolutely delightful.

We didn't have time to eat dessert, but that just means that I will be going back at another time :)