I need to start trusting the yelp reviews. 300 people are not wrong. When they say it's a 3-star place, it's a 3-star place, even though the referral from my sweet friend probably came with the best intentions. I considered ordering a salad but I was cold sitting directly in front of their flung-wide-open front doors, unable to move because we had already placed an order with the waiter [[the hostess checked with the waiter, and then declined to move us to the booth she was holding for us in the (warm) rear of the restaurant. This type of, "I don't care if the customer is unhappy I work here and I want ease of service" has never really sat well with me when I encounter it.]] I decide maybe I should order something warm, but unfortunately, the menu is breakfast items and sandwiches, only. So, whatever, we're cold and the first thing Waiter does is come over an announce we only have the lunch/brunch menu available for FIVE MORE MINUTES because they're switching to dinner. "Are you chilly? We're not going to accommodate you. And you better make a decision NOW because I'm about to rip the menu from your cold bony fingers." No, Waiter didn't say that. But he might as well have. After checking the menus on Feed's website I can clarify a point of confusion. I never did find the salads on the "lunch menu" and that is because we weren't given the lunch menu. We were only given "brunch" (it was Saturday) and that only has brunch items and sandwiches - no salads or appetizers (all the things I would've been happy to eat.) Before we even ordered we just looked at each other and knew this was going downhill at an alarming rate of speed. My lady friend and I both asked Waiter "this or this" and he basically chose our entrees for us. So somehow my friend got the burger and fries and I got the pork belly sandwich. Let's talk pork belly. Pork belly, like beef cheek right? Noooo stoooopid. Oops it's actually a bacon sandwich. Pork belly is like thick cut strips of Canadian bacon, it's not a garnish, it's a bacon sandwich. There was also a fried egg (not runny), a mayo-based sauce, avocado, tomato, cheese, and a huge white bun toasted on the inside. I was starving and cold, and so I ate the whole thing. My friend had the burger and she said it was fine. She's also more knowledgable about pork belly than I am, but we didn't taste each other's food. It filled me up, but $15 for bread, an egg, and bacon? I should've stuck to brunch, or DOUBLE CHECKED that there wasn't another Lunch menu with salads and appetizers on it. I wasn't given the right menu, I wasn't allowed to move our table as the hostess kindly suggested due to Waiter's inconvenience, and I wasn't allowed to spend time perusing the menu because, shucks, I showed up at the wrong time to dine for this place and they have a schedule. If we could check the pretentiousness at the door this place might see something stronger than a 3-star review. $15 for a bacon and egg sandwich, what a shame...
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Jen G.
We really enjoyed our meal here. The service was great (I think the server's name was Adolfus). The food was great. We loved the pork chops, papardelle, chicken skewers, brussels, cauliflower, and asian greens. The veggies were excellent.
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Tracey M.
My mom and I ate here on Sunday for brunch and the food was delicious! I had the burger and my mom had the club sandwich. The food was excellent and the ingredients tasted very fresh. The club had a curry aoli that was not only creative and innovative, but perfect on a club. And my burger was perfectly done! One loss of a star for the waiter. He was very unresponsive and disappeared more than a few times, to the point that we started asking the other servers for tings that our server never returned with or forgot. Maybe he was having a rough day... all in all, it was good.
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Sue F.
2 stars because of service. Our food didn't come for an hour and three tables got our food before us. Waitress blamed it on the crazy kitchen and the apology was not sincere. Wasn't even offered a free dessert. I wanted to say something, talk to the manager, yet my husband didn't want me to because we had out of town guests and the delay was embarrassing enough. 2 stars for food. Brussels sprouts out of this world, pear and onion tart (switched out blue cheese for feta), tuna tarte all good. The steak in the arugula salad was overdone, tasteless and was like lumps from a grocery store. Not rare slices one would expect.
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Jennifer V.
While it may only be the first week, they have A LOT to get right...went in for lunch, had a reservation and was treated like a hobo off the street. We were seated outside on a freezing day and within minutes asked to be moved inside. 45 mins and whole (terrible) meal later, we were never moved. Despite the fact that we were already running a bill, the staff chose to disregard our request and instead seat group after group inside. Besides being too cold to move our hands to eat, the meal came out at 5 different times, order was completely wrong and the food was bland as bland can be. Perhaps a better name for this restaurant would be Feed Yourself...because you'd have better service and a more satisfying meal anywhere else. In a city of great food and good service, this place lacks both in a maddening way.
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Gabriel C.
Sundays they have $3 mimosas and a small great lunch menu, about $14-$18 pp
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Z P.
Hubby and I stumbled in here around three weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised with just about everything. We were served by the lovely Nathan and he totally blew us away. We decided to come back and celebrate our anniversary on the back patio which when enclosed was totally cozy. We requested to be looked after by Nathan and all I can say is WOW. From form to function he was on point, on so many levels. His depth of knowledge about the menu, his superlative ability to read a table, and most importantly, his most gracious manner immensely contributed to a magical dining experience. Somebody needs to give this man a raise or he will be stolen. My husband and I have spent a zillion years combined working in F&B and it just doesn't get any better than Nathan. What an asset! If we we proprietors of a restaurant, we'd put him in charge and trust him to run it. The Halibut Special was off the hook, not dry like halibut CAN be. Beautifully executed. Nathan, I'd love to meet and congratulate your parents on a job well done. They raised a jewel! See you soon and thank you. You're a class act!
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Cayla M.
Wow! Awesome kale salad and frech frites!! That chipotle aoili was amazing!! We got the pork torta and the chicken lettuce wraps.. all so flavorful!!!!! We got the fresca fizz mojito and the thin mint chocolate soda.. dangerous to say the least!! BUT the best of it all was carlos! Very personable and helpful with the menu! Thanks a lot! :)
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Becca H.
My friends and I came here last Saturday on a cold and rainy evening for dinner. While hanging out on Abbot Kinney, we stumbled upon Feed and found it charming and inviting from the outside. The four of us walked into a restaurant that was filled with empty tables and a few people sitting at the bar. I asked for a table for four and the hostess asked if we had a reservation, in which I said, "no". She looked around, looked at her seating chart, looked at her co-worker and hesitated. Seriously?! The place was nearly empty! We eventually got seated in the covered patio. However, before we got seated, two waiters standing around in the patio (yes they were THAT busy), asked the hostess if she checked to see if we could be seated in the patio. REALLY?!! The hostess said that she checked and we could sit in the area. Mind you that there were only two parties, each with only two people, were in the patio area. Sure, there might have been a party of um, 40 people, coming later but for now, it was pretty bleak. We finally sat down and tried to warm up. The waiter handed us the menu and never once introduced himself or asked us if we had been there before. For a place that appears and tries to be somewhat "upscale", the service was seriously lacking. Our group finally orders our meals and a few drinks. However, when I asked our waiter about the salmon and whether it was wild, he gave me a disparaging look and said, "It's farm raised in Norway. You can't get wild salmon at this time of the year." Hm...why is that I can get wild salmon at other restaurants at this time of the year? The salmon was okay. The edamame curry risotto was spicy but not the type of spicy that compliments the dish. The hubs' burger was dry with no hints of pink even though he ordered it medium-well. For a wanna-be posh place, I would think the fries on the side it would come with a creative dip like some sort of aioli, Nope - just a dish of ketchup. The waiter never came by to see how we were doing or if the food was okay. Not once did he ask if I wanted a second glass of wine. However, the guy (NOT the waiter) who refills water was ON POINT that night! Our water glasses were never half empty before he came by to fill it again. Kudos to that guy. He was probably the only redeeming factor in our entire experience. Give that guy a raise because he was the reason I gave this place one star. So, if you're looking to be snubbed and less than mediocre dining experience, this is your place. However, if you're thirsty and looking to always have your water glass filled, this is your place. I'm uncertain as to what "vibe" this restaurant is trying to accomplish on Abbot Kinney but it's definitely a vibe I don't need to revisit. Save your $$ and go up the street to Lemonade.
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Jennifer K.
Great for big groups! Valet in front is $10 if u eat there. Shitake mushroom toast was good, felt like it was missing something like Canadian bacon... something. Great outdoor patio! Others got the open faced brie sandwich which I would try next time or the eggs benedict!
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Ocean F.
** If my review was helpful please comment / mark it as helpful so I'll have the encouragement to keep on reviewing! :-). Thank you. ** I can't vouch for the food yet -but stopped here while shopping on Abbot Kinney for a drink. I loved the bar! The atmosphere was really nice. I love a big open bar in the middle of a restaurant. That is what this was. Really classy. The bartender was real friendly, fast, and made me a Delicious drink! Can't wait to try the food. It all looked really good. I'd recommend checking this place out. Plus - not too many bars good / open on Abbot Kinney for Mid Day pit stop - this one was great.
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Steve D.
Don't be confused by the two separate Yelp listings for Feed. They are the same, and they are both appalling. The owner of this place should be embarrassed by what goes on. This review is for dinner service on a Friday night at about 7pm. - hostess flat out turned the party in front of us away. I guess they weren't precious enough. We were seated at a drafty 2-top, and when we asked about one of the open 2-tops closer to the bar, the hostess told us that she needs to put a big party there. Turns out she sat another party of 2 there about 5 min later. - waiter did not even stop to say hello until 10 min after we were seated. Drink orders were taken 5 min after that. Food order 5 min later. - drinks (can of beer and a glass of sparkling) arrived after another 10 min. Food (several small plates) started to come immediately after that. - food was cold (not good cold). - no time to point out all the failures, just one -- the mussels. This is the easiest dish a restaurant can serve. Just boil the mussels until they open and put them in a bowl. About a third of mine weren't open. I sent the dish back, and the kitchen happily removed them from the plate. The dish returned even colder, sans the toast bits and $5 worth of mussels. The waiter did bring me some new toast, but I was just too disappointed to tell him that several of the remaining mussels were empty. In all, I was able to eat about a third of what was already a small plate of food. - left hungry after $80 of fail.
This place has decent food and cocktails, but I refuse to go there for the sole fact that the ahole who runs this place washes his car and the driveway nearly every morning with a power washer. Yes. In the middle of a drought, this jack hole is out there every day washing his damn car. I won't give them a dime.
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Lexi F.
Cocktails were great, service was fantastic, and the food was delicious. My friend and I sat at the bar, and Nate was our bartender. He remembered both our names and was very personable and engaging! I got the main entree chicken - the rice that came with it was a little dry, but the dressing on my salad made up for it. I made sure to add a little piece of something to every bite. Along with the chicken came shredded jalapeño which had a kick that will set your mouth on fire. Overall the dish was delicious and you get your money's worth.
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Mirna B.
My husband and I had a much needed date night and first stop was Feed. It was our first time and totally worth every minute and penny! Food was delicious as an Appetizer we shared the baby back ribs and they were DELISH! Taste was amazing! And the kale slaw was finger licking good! For Entrees I order the Mary's Free range chicken breast - it was so good specially the jalapeños they topped the chicken! (I love everything spicy!) My husband order the dry aged burger spicy version and it was delish! The fries were super crisp and had a yummy flavor. For Dessert we order and shared the chocolate cake and it was such a nice touch with our yummy coffee! I will definitely come back but am bringing the whole family!
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Sara N.
This place is great! The two times I have been here were both very enjoyable experiences. The first time was during sunday brunch and they had a fantastic deal on the mimosas. The second time I had cocktails with friends and the drinks and service were fantastic! I like the location and space.
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Paige C.
I came here on a Friday night and there was no wait for a table for two at 8pm. You'll need to find street parking but I was able to find a spot quickly in the neighborhood behind abbot kinney for free. The ambience of the restaurant is very relaxing and laid back combined with a classy vibe. We got a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon for $30 and ordered the king salmon and their special of the night which were baby back ribs. The king salmon came with risotto and cost $25. The ribs came in a set of 6 and cost $23. But they also had the ribs in a set of 3 for $12. The food here was mediocre and both dishes didn't have much flavor. The salmon was only cooked on the outside but the center was completely raw. The ribs fell off the bone very nicely, but the ribs were poorly marinated. The service is very good here and our waitress was very friendly and helpful when we had questions with the menu. But the wait time for getting our food was ridiculous. The restaurant wasn't crowded and we waited about 45 minutes to an hour for our food to come out of the kitchen and we only ordered two items. We drank our entire bottle of wine before receiving our meals. For how much we paid, we were expecting a delicious meal that didn't take forever to be served to us. If it weren't for the friendly staff and ambience, then I would've given them 2 stars. Overall, I would not recommend coming here.
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Ralph I.
Stopped in on a Saturday night with my girl friend and daughter. We had to wait 20 minutes after our Rez time to get seated. The service was quick to take our order, but slow to deliver. Not sure why, perhaps a busy Saturday crowd. Food was very tasty and we prepared. Wild Salmon was delicious and spicy hot, which I enjoyed. The Brussels sprouts were great! I ordered a Moscow mule but thy do not serve them in copper cups. Weird. It was a great experience. We will return to Feed....
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Yuki Jasmine S.
Location = top notch Ambiance = nice, but the same industrial chic trendy hipster decor as every other place in this area Food = I was expecting better considering the location/ competitions. small menu, which I don't mind usually since it normally means each dish is well thought out and delicious but not the case here. 4 of us sat down, ordered drinks. When the drinks arrived, I immediately noticed there was green stuff inside of the wine glass (looked like a tiny piece of arugula or something) When I informed the server politely, she did not apologize, made a face like now she has one more thing she has to do. Whatever was stuck on the glass was clearly not from us because we hadn't ordered anything else, and I hadn't even taken a sip. To end on a better note, there are many seats at the bar, which is great while you wait for a table and the bartender was very friendly
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Chris L.
Amazing food. Great, outdoor patio (with shade). We had a women's group lunch there and it was amazing! I had the eggs benedict which was fabulous. No bread....but kale! They made kale good!
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Kim S.
Friday was my third visit to Feed. I didn't stay though... Bar stools- super duper comfortable. Good looking interior Food- I remember it being okay. Not fantastic but good. ....Which is why I stopped in for happy hour. The reason I left- I called 2 days prior (Wednesday) to make SURE they were doing happy hour since it was First Friday on Abbot Kinney. A militant sounding male answered. He said yes they were having happy hour. I asked if it was at the bar only and he said it was for the bar and (another area) which I can't remember. We Ubered our way there to Feed for our first stop for their 5:00 happy hour. Sat down at the bar and was handed their normal menu. I asked him about HH (I think he was a dishwasher and not a bartender, which is weird). He proceeded to tell us "the drinks are cheap enough" and continued talking in such a quite tone I didn't catch a word. Huh?? What does that even mean ??? "The drinks are already cheap enough." WTH? Got up and left to hoof it down Kinney to Primitivo (HH-5:30), then Joes (HH 6:00). I called these places as well, and I remember being put on hold so they could be SURE. They did indeed have HH and it was great. Feed- Get your shit together. The overall 3-star-rating is not good enough for this area.
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Ondine L.
Lovely spot for Sunday Brunch. Laid back, good food, great cocktails. Enjoyed my perfectly executed scrambled eggs, loved kale salad and the cold soba noodle dish. Spacious restaurant with great 360 bar. The service was attentive, but not intrusive. I very much look forward to going back. Nice alternative to Gjelina down the street.
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Matthew S.
Feed was an absolute great experience! Went on a Thursday night for a birthday with a few close friends and had a perfect evening. Food was top notch and service was beyond satisfactory. Will repeat again. Great date location FYI
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Mike A.
Sunny Spot had a 2.5 hour wait, which if you're wondering, isn't actually possible. You can't have a wait that long at a restaurant, I don't believe it. But I believed that it was going to be long enough that we shouldn't stick around, so we didn't. We left. On our bikes. And then we arrived at Fred. No,wait. We arrived at Feed. For the record, I probably would have given this place four stars if it was named Fred instead. If only they committed a typo and stuck with it. If only. This place has cheap mimosas on Sundays and that's about it. The food was okay but nothing too memorable, though all I got were some eggs and bacon so I don't think there much to remember there anyway. And if you're keeping score, I remembered that so obviously I'm a big liar liar bike shorts on fire. We sat next to some annoying girls. I bet they liked it here. It felt like they would. I bet they all shopped at Brandi Melville until about two years ago. Those kind of girls. It wasn't bad and we could have done worse, but I don't see any reason to come back. Primitivo just down the street is waywaywayway better. Sorry Fred, it's true.
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Cat T.
Great atmosphere, delicious drinks, and amazing food at a pretty decent price. I'm not from around here but this is everything I was hoping for when going to get lunch in Venice!
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Laina T.
Had lunch here on a whim after being afraid to try it because of all the bad reviews over the years but it was actually really good! I had the salmon salad and my Husband had the chicken sandwich. We were both super satisfied! The inside is gorgeous and the back patio looks great for dinner or brunch. Won't hesitate to come back again.
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Michael B.
Stopped in here for a quick one after brunch because it had a really nice vibe. Big open spacious room with high ceilings, large multiple sided window due to its corner site location provide nice light. The square bar fixtures and other decor elements give it a kind of contemporary speakeasy meets the neighborhood bar from Cheers vibe which felt authentic and works. It's comfortable and inviting though at night I'm sure this place hops as well. Up a few steps behind the main room is a lovely comfortable outdoor seating area secluded from the main streets. A very nice pretty Marilyn Monroeish looking blond lady was very pleasant and accommodating. Word is the food is good so will have to get there again soon.
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pony b.
I give Feed one star for their lame customer service. We walked in and stood there for awhile NO One was available to acknowledge us even though there were bunch of waiters around, they all intentional avoided eye contact as though it's not their job to greet people. I finally kindly asked one of the waiter "hi there, is there someone here to help us with the table?" His respond was "oh I don't know" really??? Wtf!!! Ps there were plenty of empty tables...it's said a lot about this place. The owner needs retrain your people!
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Justin R.
I was invited to check this place out by a friend. My girlfriend and I decided to make a date of it, so off we went. I made a reservation online, and it was incredibly easy. It seems I used a third-party service to make the reservation, and I am a bit wary about that because sometimes establishments have communication troubles with third-party reservation services. Called the restaurant to confirm just before we left- "got you right here." Nice. Very pleasantly surprised by the decor. I was impressed with Feed's ability to acheive the upscale after-work drinks vibe and also the fancy dinner-date vibe. The lighting was just right as well. Being from Michigan, I was excited to learn they stocked Oberon, which is an awesome beer. I also ordered a Coke, it was great Coke. Now comes the tricky part. After some chips and hummus (it was prime), we looked over the menu, which had some great options. My girlfriend orders the flatiron steak. I got nervous- my girlfriend, you see, is a freaking steak EXPERT. My girlfriend knows more than I ever could know about steaks, types of steaks, tastiness levels of steaks, etc etc. If she doesn't like the steak, the date gets messy fast. She liked the steak. Sigh of relief! I loved my steak as well, but hey, I'm just some guy who likes steaks so... Sweet potato and shoestring fries were on point with aoli (sp?) We have a couple tequila shots on recommendation, because they had like shelves on shelves of tequila options. For dessert, the flourless cake was alright, but the salted caramel dessert was ANOTHER THING ENTIRELY. Such a tasty situation that is. I think that is my "thing" that I will like to get when I return. Throughout all of this, we received great service. The waitress who served us engaged us and enhanced the evening. My girlfriend and I occasionally discussed some heavy topics and she was very respectful on when and how she checked up on us. This is a four-star review that gets one more for A1 service. The prices were fair. I mean, we were cherry picking random items from the menu that sounded good and the bill was reasonable. I think the first ingredient to a pleasant evening at a restaurant is the company you bring, and my girlfriend makes great company. Thus, I am not sure how long the food took, or who was served before us etc etc. All I know for sure is it was a wonderful night, and we were well taken care of. I will definitely be returning with other friends for more good times at Feed.
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Sonia B.
We had their Fish Tacos and Curried Cauliflower. Very tasty and fresh. I will go back just to try some other dishes. Their menu is creative and made me curious for more. The atmosphere was nice but the service could've been a little better. They were very nice... Just quite slow.
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Shane S.
Came here with some friends from Vapor Delight down the way. Grassfed burger was great. Blood orange margarita was to die for! This restaurant definitely deserves its spot on AK. Service was very attentive also. Props to Feed!
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Laura B.
I got here by accident to grab food . As soon I step in I knew it will be good . We had s GREAT service with Nathan who was in charge for the whole section . He recommended the special halibut but I didn't want fish , I ordered the soup of the day which was very small size btw . Then my Neibour helped and said to get only the 'small dishes' so I tried the Indian cauliflower and bbq chicken . Amazing !! The guy helped Nathan made sure to check on us all the time . Good time !
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Marianna K.
We sat down... we ordered so appetizers - wanted a quick light meal in that "it's too late for lunch but too hungry to wait for dinner" hour... Ordered a steak salad, hummus and pita, and steak skewers... water and iced tea for drinks. Yes, small order, but we sat at the bar and weren't planning to stay for long. The food arrived pretty quickly, all together... the salad was drenched in dressing (even though we asked for it on the side... twice!)... OK, they took the salad away... The skewers were really good, so "why 3 stars, Yelp"? So... we sit and wait... and wait... our glasses have been empty for a while, not sight of that salad... wait a bit more, start trying to catch someone from the staff... success... asked for water, tea, reminded about salad... we wait... water showed up, but was poured into my glass and all around! great... salad showed up a bit later, but seems like they just took all steak off that other salad, and substituted fresh leaves the leaves that were drenched in dressing. Good job... I don't argue, I kinda want to go... Oh, right, is that why 3 stars? Yelp, you are right again! Should I mention it took us quite a bit more time fishing out check out...? and no, they didn't even offer coffee/dessert... not that we wanted, but I wanted to see the menu... This is now you mess up good food with lousy service! Learn how not to treat your customer!
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Liz S.
Got here right before opening and was greeted with friendly staff who sat us immediately on the beautiful back patio. I had the Benedict and my husband had the Mexican eggs. Both had gorgeous plate presentation and were sooo yummy. Would highly recommend this place for brunch, the $3 mimosas (yes, I said $3!) and the atmosphere! Will be back soon!
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Blake C.
Well what too say, if u want some decent food and rude service, this is the place for you. I honestly will never come back here as the hostess and waiters were quite rude. Not all of them of course, but it was a direct reflection of their leadership. The food was good! Let's get that out of the way. The service was very passive and they use being busy as an excuse to be rude and pushy I guess. There's so many more places to buy overpriced food and drinks that I'll take my business elsewhere next time.
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Mia P.
3$ mimosas :) 7$ pomegranate mimosas :/ Hamburgers meat was wonderful so was the bread Buuuut Im not a huge fan of sweet bbq sauce, my fault should have paid better attention to the menu Ceasar salad very good should have got chicken or some kinda meat to go with the sauce is very flavorful Service was A-1 including managment/owner Overall a nice weekend experience Oh the owner suggested the Manhattan martini Oooh wee was it good and very very strong Not for the light weights
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Michelle R.
Love the cozy patio. The fish dishes were delicious and the Moscow Mule was the best I've had in a long time. Lots of fresh ginger in it!
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Laura B.
Nice ambience Decent service Delish food: I had the French toast w/side 2 scrambled eggs & would get again. All of the ladies seemed to like their dishes. They offer pricey valet parking or take your chances with street parking :-)
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Jamie W.
First off, let me just say that the ambiance and service here is okay. I should have known there was an issue when I looked around and realized only two other tables in a moderately busy dining room were actually eating... We ordered an assortment of small dishes: brussel sprouts with tahini, chicken skewers, pear and goat cheese flat bread and the tuna crostini. Here's the problem with Feed: their food sounds a lot better on paper than it actually tastes. I almost made the mistake of booking this place for a group of people I actually like last weekend. I made the rez and then checked the yelp reviews. Not good. I cancelled it. Back to the food. Nothing really offensive but there was something wrong with every dish. The flatbread had a strange medicinal taste, the chicken skewers were cut into huge slabs of over-marinated chicken, the tuna crostini was fully cooked tuna with no acid, and the brussel sprouts, while being probably the best part, were overly seasoned with salt and vinegar. Everything came out at once, literally minutes after ordering and with no room on the table. Fast forward to the end of the meal... still, no one else around us actually ordering food. Glad we tried this place on our own instead of suggesting it as a group dinner with other people. Also, at $10, their valet is a huge rip off.
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Lauren K.
WORST. SERVICE. EVER. We stood there for at least 10 minutes before being acknowledge. Finally someone came by & sat us - no hello or anything, just "table for 2?" The girl dropped us off at a table with some menus & left....maybe another 10 minutes went by before anyone came back to bring us water. No one ever explained the menu & I had to flag a girl down so we could order (different girl than the one that sat us & the guy that brought our water). Food came in a reasonable time & was decent. Asked for salt & pepper, but they never brought it. I ordered a drink when we first sat down & didn't get it until I flagged someone down again (at least 15 min). When they brought it it was watered down from sitting at the bar so long. And we had to flag someone down to get out check and again to pay them. This place is in a good spot, the space is nice & the food is decent enough that it could be a really cool spot, but the service makes it awful. Oh and the restrooms are disgusting - no TP, pee & toilet cover remains stuck to the toilet, no paper towels in the holder just a stack of them thrown on the counter & half wet. Nothing about this place was worth it. UPDATE: We were there around 3pm on a Saturday. It wasn't that busy. Only one table of 2 was in front of us to get seated. The patio started to fill up after we were seated, but at no point was any part of the restaurant completely full/slammed. Maybe it was an off day, but I've worked in restaurants & there is no excuse for this level of service.
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Jamie E.
Amazing brunch!! Wasn't sure what to expect because when we walked in, the decor was so modern, I thought, "This is going to be one of those places that looks pretty, but the food is dog garbage." Nope! Was excellent and filling. Hearty portions! I got the avocado kale eggs Benedict. Doesn't come on an English muffin, they just arrange the avocado to support the bed of kale and eggs. A perfect low-carb approach to Benedicts that I've never seen before. We also ordered the housemade hummus. Perfection. Go here!
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Herb T.
Was in route to my hotel after a quick drive by Venice Beach. As an east coaster I found this little trendy area of Venice cool. Feed spoke to me. I circled around - found parking and quickly yelped it. It was only 5 pm but still on east coast time I was famished. Had dinner the previous evening at my hotel (Ritz - marina del rey) and wanted a change. I was pleasantly pleased. Casual scene and quick quality bar food. Seats in the front provide ample views of the shoppers and hipsters strolling by. The dining room in the rear has a casual casita/patio vibe. I can't speak to service during dinner rush but I enjoyed my quick pop in for appetizers. The happy hour prices were actually embarrassingly low! I was shocked at how much food I got for so little $! I recommend this place for out of towners or locals!
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E O.
Came here for a company dinner (there were 20+ of us) and we sat in the backroom. We had a pre-fixe menu which included the kale salad, caesar salad, tuna toast, flatbread (hummus, eggplant, cheese), chicken and beef skewers for appetizers. The food was just good not great by any means. I ordered the roasted chicken as a main course which was also just ok. The best part of the meal was dessert, especially the pot de creme caramel - will remember that more than anything else we had. For a large party, the service was on point. No wine glass went unfilled and they were very quick with bringing out plates the minute we sat down, they ran a very well-oiled machine.
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Anne W.
I had no idea about this spot on Abbott Kinney but now that I have a friend in Venice.. I am planning to explore this neighborhood lots. The decor inside is good. There is a valet parking lot next door for $10. Unfortunately no discount for dining here. The waitstaff is bad.. which is why it's minus one star. Didn't ever refill our water... waited forever for the bill.. .etc. Happy hour lasts until 7 pm. I am impressed with some of their drinks: the spicy cucumber gin drink and the Moscow Mule with fresh made ginger beer. Yum! Other things that I tried was the brussel sprouts (I like it but wish there was less sauce on top), chicken skewers (amazing and tender), and sweet potato fries (they are no different from anywhere else). I will definitely try coming back again.
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Christine W.
I really like the food here. The atrium is a great place to sit in the back of the restaurant. The only complaint I have is that the chairs aren't very comfortable.
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John W.
Good: food was tasty and came out quick, server was ok, ambiance is laid back and clean Bad: pricey but reasonable for the area, limited bathroom Ugly: there were numerous large dogs allowed on the patio
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Alison R.
Super delicious dinner last night - kale salad & tuna tartare for myself and an $18 burger for my hubs. Topped off by a sea salt caramel pudding & french press pot of delish coffee. I was in heaven! Very surprised to only see 3 stars here & after reading them, I see that they need to work on their service. Our waitress, long brown hair/braid, was fantastic, and trust me when I say that I'm very critical as I was a waitress for 3 years, so I know good service. Our experience here last night was top notch!
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Rosemarie D.
Service was horrible. Waiters were so not friendly and the salmon salad was awful. No one seemed to care that the salmon was awful. Will not be back! Maybe that is why there was no wait to get in!
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Matthew Z.
This place is great and you can actually get in on a Saturday night. I've been to all of the Abott Kinney hot spots and this is the underdog (based off Yelp reviews), but it is the one that delivers great and interesting food. The other big names (think rhymes with Melina), have good food, but not interesting food. If you like spice and interesting flavors, save yourself the trouble and go straight to Feed. Try the Indian Cauliflower. I hate cauliflower. The lady loves it. We got cauliflower. It was franking awesome. I can't wait to eat more (of their) cauliflower! Sprouts, kick ass. Salmon, great. The chicken dish that the name escapes me? Great. My only subtle complaint is that my burger was more medium than medium rare. Still a pretty kick ass Spicy Burger (hey, shit happens. Can you honestly cook a burger medium vs medium rare? I can't, but I can eat the shit out of one!) If you want to be seen, are the type of person who talks about what celebrities you saw at some place (but didn't talk to or actually know because you're a name dropping d-bag), go to that other place that rhymes with Melina and keep Feed the underdog gem that it is. I'll take Feed any day.
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Marina M.
This is the worst service I've ever experienced in this level of restaurants. There was no host at the entrance and we had to seat ourselves. Then in about 10 min finally got the menu. The waiter spilled the coffee all over the table and had to bring a new one. In about 20 min after the drinks came, we got attention and could order the dessert. But... Never had opportunity to taste it, because they simply forgot about that. During about an hour no one came by...
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Jesse S.
Thank you Feed for one of the best date nights my girlfriend and I have had in Los Angeles. We were looking for a late dinner (9ish) on Abbot Kinney Thursday night. Tasting Kitchen and Gjelina were both more than an hour wait. Walked over to Feed and so glad we did. We sat on the back patio. Romantic, comfortable seating with heat lamps under the stars. The Food: Everything we ordered was delicious and hit the spot. Appetizers -- Daily crudo special (albacore) and prosciutto/burrata/peach salad. Big portions and crazy delicious. Main course -- Spaghetti Carbonara. The fried egg on the top was a great touch. They did a great job of not making the sauce too heavy, so we were able to walk after :) Highly recommend this restaurant for a date night. Suggestions: - don't charge for bread or make it clear it's going to be a charge. - on the spaghetti carbonara, cook the fried egg a little less so yolk can spill out into the pasta. Yummmm
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Shirley P.
The place is beautiful, our blond waiter was nice. We made his life easy and order fast the mushroom toast and the salmon salad. The toast was ok, bread a bit too saggy. salad looked great but the second we tried it we couldn't finish it. Too many flavors that didn't go together so well... We asked for the check from a worker, after waiting 10 minutes i finally got our waiter attention. Overall service was good, although another waitress looked in pain taking orders... Not so fun to look at. 3 stars for the food
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Jonathan G.
Stopped in on a Saturday night before dinner with friends for a couple of martinis. I ordered the Man's Manhattan, and it was a good, strong drink. Service was A-OK.
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Rielle W.
Been here many times. I come back because the food is DELICIOUS how ever the service is pretty awful. One time, I came with a girlfriend. The bar tender didn't give us a menu for about 20 minutes, we ordered 20 minutes later, our food came an hour later and no manager ever touched our table. I asked who the manager was, and though understaffed, there were 3 on the floor. Per usual, I asked to speak to one. The red headed women made excuse after excuse as to why no one had touched our table. I understand that things happen in restaurants (rushes, understaffing, kitchen problems) but that does not excuse the lack of care for your customers in house. Someone should have spoken. She proceeded to ask me, "Well are you a manager?" and at that point, I couldn't believe my ears. How rude This place get's two stars because their food is actually really good, and even though the service is even seemingly bad when I get take out (which seems impossible right?) I will probably continue to get the food togo because it is convenient and delicious. Feed..fix it, seriously.
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B K.
While their drinks are inventive and tasty; their staff friendly and attentive and their decor edgy and appealing....the food...meh. I would only recommend the chicken meatballs and the arugula and steak salad. The rest were way off on either spices, sauces or quality of ingredients. A new approach to food would serve this place well and help them be successful in the future. Great start Feed, a ways to go in the food department.
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Christina T.
The food was meh. Small portions. And overpriced! I had the Nicoise and was shocked at how little I got for $17. I've had much better at Tender Greens for much less. Service was not great either and I can see why when the tip is built into the price (large party). Save your money. Avoid disappointment.
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Carey H.
Yummy place for a gourmet burger and fries. Make sure to wash it down with a specialty cocktail. The back room is beautiful and quieter vs the main room. Definitely worth a try.
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Amy S.
While a friend was visiting me in LA, she wondered why I never took her anywhere on the West side. Well, the West side (Venice+Santa Monica) is just not for me. And Feed Body and Soul embodies everything that is wrong with it. It was the perfect scapegoat for me to win my cause! Let me explain: Went here for brunch. While the host (owner perhaps?) was extremely friendly, it was all downhill from there. And yes, the place is gorgeous and whoever designed the space deserves a pat on the back. But I digress. To lure us in, a chalkboard out front boasted $3 mimosas. Sold! So we are seated and promptly order our 'mosas. Service was SLOW. Real slow. But sometimes that can be overlooked, right? Anywho, we get our mimosas and there is seriously NO champagne or sparkling wine or whatever in there. NONE. Both of us agreed that it just tasted like a glass of orange juice served in a champagne flute. I even told the waiter my complaint and he said or did nothing. I decided to order a beer next, because duh, they can't mess that up. So our food comes out, we order round 2 and get to eating. And round 2 is taking a looooong time to arrive. So long that we finish our plates before it arrives. And it was just a beer and a Bloody Mary. So there we are, clean plates and no round 2. After awhile I was just thinking, "I don't even want round 2 now! I already finished my food!" Finally my drink arrives and just as suspected, I no longer wanted it. And I didn't want to order anything else and be tied up again waiting for something. It was such a bummer. And Feed was by no means busy. This shouldn't have happened. The food was okay, nothing spectacular. Truth be told portions were a bit small and I was still kinda hungry afterwards. So in conclusion, yes it's pretty but 1. it's a hassle 2. the prices are marked up 3. the crowd sucks All in all, the perfect microcosm of what I hate about the West side. The End.
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Jason S.
Where to begin? I ll say that the setting was very nice. New and sleek. Although it was kinda weird w the beautiful wallpaper clashing w the surfboards. It a slow weekend night. I Sat at the bar w a group of friends and after 15 min w no one paying any attn we asked for menus. After a rude rolling eyes server took our order , it took another 20 min to get 3 drinks. No apology. The drinks tasted horrible! We each had 2 sips and left the rest. Paid and ran out the door. Sad! since AK has many other bars.
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Emily W.
I ate here for the first time last night. The service and the atmosphere was great. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to go get a nice drink in Santa Monica. It was a little pricey (my beer was $7). The reason I rated 3 stars is because I didn't like my food at all. If I'm going to spend $30 for a meal I want it to be really delicious!! All I ate were my sweet potato fries which were good. I hope they can amp up their menu and seasonings because the place is really cute !
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Aneta S.
Do not bring anyone here you want to impress or any hold a business meeting. You will be embarrassed. It is with regret that I have to give this place a one star although the food and the ambiance are great. We arrived around 4 pm on a Monday and the restaurant was super empty... We did not have reservation as obviously 4 pm on a Monday is not prime time. I loved this place so much last time, that I wanted to bring my brother who was visiting from out of town to check it out. As the hostess started taking us to our patio table, a man, who appeared to be a manager says to us: As long as you know we have a reservation at that table at 5:30..... WTF???? Are you kidding me? Seriously? Sooo, what you are saying is you are totally ok seating us and taking our money, but you are absolutely ok with pushing us out the door before we even sat down. Rude and tactless. I understand about turning tables very well and I get it if it had been busy - it was dead!!! And it was 4 pm and more than likely we would have been out of there before 5:30. The comment was super rude and embarrassing especially disrespectful to my brother, who was treating us for a nice late lunch. I would have never taken him here had I known they would act so low class. The food was very good. Wine was nice as well. We were ready to leave way before 5:30 but the manager's comment really impacted the atmosphere. And then someone other than the waiter literally grabbed the bill from my brother's hand as he just finished signing. Another restaurant faux pas. I see that this place used to have 4 stars and went down to 3 - I am not surprised why. It will probably keep going down unless they improve their service.
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Ross S.
Loved the atmosphere and food. Interesting dishes, so take the recommendation of the waiter. Desert was great too! Got the tuna dip, the steak and potatoes, and skewers.
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Stefano M.
The food was good, but the service was horrible. Waited too long for the server to arrive. Another 15min for the drinks. I was trying to ask a question about the menu since that was our first time. He walked away..I saw a sign for bloody Mary outside for $3 he charged me $10 I asked about. He answer to me was they removed the sign so there I can't give it to you. Is this a joke??? I paid the bill. Still tipped him and left. Iam a local and will not go back.
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Kathy Y.
What an amazing brunch spot! Great service, great food, even $3 mimosas? What else can you ask for! I recommend the Feed Benedict and Tuna NIcoise (sp?) Tasty, filling but not too heavy. Perfect for those maybe hungover afternoons. lol They have valet, but street parking is available for those who seek it out. Would definitely go again.
I agree with Penelope F! I've seen the owner dude do that almost religiously every other day on my morning walks to get coffee. It's an insane waste of fresh water. He waters the driveway or his rims like its a water hungry forrest every other day if not daily. Again, to validate my original review from two years ago and after giving this place several chances after the fact, about the only good thing you'll find here is an over priced cocktail. Judging by the other unimpressed reviews I see on here it sounds like Feed needs to spend less time watering the asphalt drive way and more time on making something worthy of being on this street or at least competitive.
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Ferial F.
One of those places with great ambiance, but less than midiocare food. Large group of us sat in the patio for brunch and ordered the burger, French toast, kale salad, and vegetable sandwich. French toast was the favorite & everything else was bland. My friend liked the mimosa & it's only $3, I didn't try it though, I wasn't sure if $3 mimosa are strong enough, so I skipped. A place as beautiful as this should never be empty. I hope they change their menu one day. I think they are aware of all the complaint about food, but they really don't care. Maybe they don't like money ;)
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Luna S.
I'll try and keep this short. -The ambiance is nice. Good lighting, cute decor, not too loud but loud enough. Cool place for a date. - The food was mediocre, some stuff better than others, so a bit overpriced. Try the beet goat cheese salad and the polenta eggplant. But don't get the ceviche. - I didn't drink but my friends martini was yummy. - The service: SUCKED!!! Had to ask like 4 times for water. And when the busser finally brought it he practically slammed it down and ran off. Drinks took forever to come out. Appetizers took almost 30 mins. And they never cleared our plates. I'd go back for the ambiance and a martini, but this time sit at the bar.
I walked in looking for a new lunch spot. The woman at the bar asked if I wanted to sit at the bar or out back on the patio. I said patio would be great. She pointed to it and walked away. I walked up to the patio and stood around for 5 minutes before I finally asked someone again if I can just take a seat or what. Grabbed a seat and proceeded to spend the next 12 minutes (I timed it) staring waiters down. Finally I just flagged someone and asked for a menu. After finally getting a menu no one came back to me for another 14 minutes (again, timed) until I flagged someone down yet again. Put in my order and I'm on minute 29 still waiting for 1 very simple dish. I feel silly that I sat here timing everything but seemed like the only thing to do to keep me from leaving and giving this place a shot. There's plenty of staff and not a ton of customers so what's the deal? Get it together!
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Kay F.
My friends and I had a lovely experience here. We didn't have a reservation on a Friday night but were able to sit at a bar table near the front. Our waiter was extremely friendly and helpful. The ambiance was warm , casual and welcoming (is it weird to say the bathrooms were really nice?). We ordered the following: Beets, mussels, steak salad, beef skewers, and bolognese. Everyone very much enjoyed their food. We also got the flourless chocolate cake to share. Will definitely be back.
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Mika M.
Despite reviews, had a last minute Sunday brunch here. Went in expecting bleh food and awful service- so so wrong! Great server. Food was slow to arrive, but pretty good. $3mimosa was, indeed, a mimosa. I'd recommend. I'd go back. Sure there is more delicious /pretentious food on ak, but the ambiance and all made this place pretty lovely.
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Elaine T.
The sesame crusted seared ahi with micro greens, wheatberries and a wasabi sauce was done perfectly rare. If you don't like tuna tartare or tuna sashimi, do not order this, but if you do, this is a whole grain version of a dish you might find in a sushi restaurant. The wasabi sauce was quite spicy, so be forewarned. My favorite dish was the one I ordered, the wild salmon on a bed of quinoa with spinach and a pea shoot sauce. The fish was perfectly cooked, the greens and grains moist and tasty, and I would have definitely eaten all of this dish without sharing! The portions were not huge and our total for the three of us including tax and tip was about $90 without drinks, but for the atmosphere and the food, this is definitely worth the price for the quality of ingredients.
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April B.
Food was okay, not particularly flavorful but quality ingredients. Not sure that it was worth the price. Came in with a group of 7 for a birthday dinner and not everyone was up to date on what the restaurant is all about. When one of our group asked for a diet coke and our server responded with, "We don't serve anything with processed sugar" in a completely snobby tone and a snotty facial expression to go with it, I knew it was going to be a long dinner. I love that they don't serve anything with processed sugar and have high quality ingredients, but I could definitely do without the attitude.
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Vinny L.
Finally checked this place out for a late meeting over apps and wine. Everything was good, but the Eggplant appetizer was excellent. Their gelato was really good as well (I had the dark cherry toffee). Grab a good bottle wine, ask to sit in Adophus' section, try as many of the small plates as you can and don't skip dessert.
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Stephanie S.
I had a lovely meal with Will H, we stopped by for a breezy late brunch at Feed (LOVE that they serve brunch later in the day). Our waiter "Mitch" welcomed us to our "first Feeding" and offered a few choice recommendations. We opted for $3 mimosas, the croissant French toast, and pork belly-egg breakfast sandwich. The pork belly torta was melt-in-your-mouth divine, consisting of three tender slices of meat, a perfectly fried over-easy egg, queso fresco, jalapeño preserves, and smashed avocado between a toasted brioche bun. It came with an arugula salad with a citrusy house-made dressing. A little messy to eat - but entirely worth it to try this novel take on a classic Mexican sandwich. The French toast was made from small slices of croissant bread pudding with a slight hint of cinnamon. The three petite slices were topped with a blueberry compote, whipped cream, and fresh blueberries. The dish was lusciously rich and not overly sweet - my only comment is that I prefer French toast to be a little crispier overall. The covered outdoor patio has an airy, sunlit quality but could be improved by taking away a few tables (I was constantly bumped into by waitstaff) and figuring out a way to eliminate the MANY flies of all sizes zooming around. Typically, I wouldn't comment on this as we opted to sit outside, however in this case the pests were incessant.
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Jessabelle R.
Sad about the low ratings. Really good place. Maybe the food wasn't good when it was just getting on its feet? We came here for Saturday brunch and ordered the house made chorizo and eggs dish that was delish! Nice spin on the chorizo and the bean salsa accompanied it perfectly. My friends omelets looked good too and they were impressed with the quality. Fresh fruit bread was tasty too. Coffee was strong. Feed make their own housemade Bloody Mary mix with fresh horseradish! Heavenly indeed since I am a Bloody Mary fiend. Full of flavor & right amount of spice. The waitress told us they are the only all organic bar in the country. Nice selection of cocktails, spirits, wines & beers. Outdoor patio seating with heating. Modern & elegant with charm decor.
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Christopher H.
We were walking along the street not sure where to eat when we heard live jazz coming from inside. We chose to sit out on the patio and to begin with an effen black martini. Excellent choice! The food was good , the portion not too large and well presented. You need leave space for the salted caramel creme dessert. Overall the ambience was excellent the service and food were good. We highly recommend this place.
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Chrissy F.
The food took forever to come, and it tasted ok. The worst was yet to come. Three hours later... I was sick! I got food poisoning from the hamburger. I know it was the restaurant because my boyfriend and I didn't eat anything else that night, split the burger, and both got sick. I recovered after about 12 hours, but my boyfriend was sick in bed for over 24 hours. This incident ruined our weekend in LA. I would never go back and highly suggest you go somewhere else!
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Brittany W.
I recently dined at Feed twice (both in the last month) and had a very good experience both times. I was hesitant to eat there because of the poor reviews. Clearly they have read a lot of these reviews and taken them to heart because I saw specific changes based on poor reviews I'd read. For example, the burger now comes with fingerling potatoes (there were complaints that it did not come with a side). The service was spot on from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. The hostess and servers were very helpful and knowledgable about the menu, and checked on us frequently to make sure we were happy. All of the food we ordered was very good. We had the original burger, the spicy version (this was FANTASTIC), the beets appetizer (also fantastic!), the eggplant appetizer, the shishito peppers appetizer (the only thing we weren't crazy about), and the salted caramel pot de creme for dessert (which was absolutely my favorite thing, it was SOOO delicious). We also had cocktails, and the server was very good at helping us choose a cocktail we would enjoy. Both our experiences here were excellent, so I would say give it a try because they've really stepped it up over there.
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Stephen T.
I live just down the street from this place, and it always looks so nice and inviting when I walk by...but that's just it - I usually just walk by. However, over the Christmas break, something interesting happened. I contacted my next-door neighbor and suggested we get drinks before I left town for a couple weeks. And, finally, after walking by for many times, I stopped and opened the door. A guy behind the door with dreads accosted me: "Sorry, we're having a private party!" "Oh, sorry, we just wanted a drink!" I said. He thought about it a minute. "Oh sure, come on in!" It turned out that they were having their annual Christmas party. We were treated like honored guests - meeting the staff, sampling wines, and snacking for a couple of hours. Since then I've been back a couple times. The last time I went, I sampled the sea bass, which was cooked to perfection. Additionally we try the grilled octopus and lamb shank appetizers. Both were delicious. Unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert, even though we both wanted to try it! I wish more folks would try this place out. I think it's fantastic.
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Robert K.
Walked out after waiting 20 minutes for a glass of wine and a margarita. No concern whatsoever from the waitress that we hadn't received our drinks. She walked passed us many times and at one point I looked over and she's high-fiving the bartender. I gave it a chance and that ended after 20 minutes.
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Andi S.
Love the decor. Lots of lighted trees at night, and the space has an upscale brasserie feel. Dog are allowed on the patio, which is great because we like to take our pooch everywhere possible. Food is delicious- the parsnip soup was refreshing, and the salads are delish ( tried two, the warm brussels sprout salad and the kale with chickpeas). For entrees, the sea bass with mussels was flavorful. Drinks- delish but overpriced since they come in a really small glasses. Service was good, they must have made some changes judging by what I read in previous reviews, because our experience was lovely. Now, the reason this place is not getting 5 stars is because after spending over $110 for two people on food, drinks and dessert, the bill comes and there is a charge for bread. Really?!?! A place like this is going to charge $1.50 for bread after we just spent $100+ on dinner? For me, there is nothing more irksome than that! Sometimes it's the little things, We left and that was the last impression we had after a delicious meal. Too bad.
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Kelly C.
Husband & I had plans to head to True Food for dinner on Valentine's Day and save our big night out for Sunday. Thanks to the beautiful beach weather, we got stuck in traffic heading to Santa Monica and ended up in Venice. We decided to try to find a place around 4:30-5ish on Abbott Kinney that would take us last minute. Feed was happy to accommodate us and seated us at a nice table on the deck in the back. The restaurant was almost empty with most reservations starting around 6pm. I ordered the Pan Seared Salmon with spicy curry risotto with shiitake and edamame. Husband ordered the burger and fries. The food took forever to come out! On top of waiting forever for our entrees, our waiter spent the entire time serving a table of six behind us and never asked about our meal, asked if we wanted another drink, or checked on us. There was another waiter who had the tables next to us and he kept checking on them and he ended up asking us if we needed drink refills. We waited around 30 minutes for our food and another twenty for our table to be cleared and for our check. The food itself was fine but with that kind of service for the price, I will not be returning.
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Karen C.
Terrible service!!!! We walked in and stood waiting for someone to seat us. We did make eye contact with the bartender, but he didn't utter a word to us. We noticed that there was a back patio so we headed there, unsure if we were to seat ourselves or be seated by a hostess. My husband went over and asked a group of waiters who were standing around chatting if we were to seat ourselves. They looked us blankly before asking another woman to seat us. It's not like the place was packed with people. We ordered drinks that took fifteen minutes to arrive. Again, the restaurant was not busy. The food was decent, but that also took forever to come. No one came by to ask if we needed anything. We did ask for pepper when our food arrived as they do not put it on the table. We were pretty much done by the time they brought it to us. This restaurant has a nice setting and could be good but it totally misses the mark. Clearly they are clueless. Don't the owners/ managers look down the street and see the line at Gjelina????
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Cari P.
Love the decor, lights, friendly staff but I would stick to the drinks. I started with The Whole Enchilada which is a delightful concoction of tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, passionfruit, and sriracha. Sexy and Spicy love drink which is in a very small martini glass and came with a hefty price of $14. We ordered the short ribs which were rich and savory. They tasted like Heaven but later in the night both my husband and I felt sick to our stomachs. We both ended up having to take a pepcid and NO it wasn't from the drink. I have an iron stomach and eat jalepenos with almost every meal. I really would love to venture back but there are too many other places to try.
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Amy L.
I'm conflicted. Came here for happy hour last night. Drinks: good. Fish taco: quite tasty. Bartenders: delightfully fun. Then we ordered an entree to split... Why oh why would anyone fry (and overcook) good sea bass only to plop it on a bed of lightly sauteed fresh fruit, laced with so much balsamic vinegar I nearly hacked up a hairball? Didn't Gordon Ramsay shame someone for a dish like that? And for $22? On Abbott Kinney, for crysakes? Somehow the chef came out to talk to us about it. Very nice man, who honestly believes these flavors go well together. Unfortunately, I could not disagree more.
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Peter J.
I am writing solely based on my one time experience POST Independence Day Fireworks: I had a beer and shared pita chips & hummus. I give it 5 stars because it is such a date spot in the sense that it is very fancy inside, very clean, very classy, and has an outdoor/indoor patio in the back half of the restaurant where my coworkers and I sat. We had a great time! I would totally take a girl here on a date. Just saying :]
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Miles M.
A) I'm still fantasizing about the beets and warm goat cheese. B) My date loved the simple steak salad. C) There was a Frenchie on the bench next to me (which makes everything better) D) Seating is extremely tight and really low on the patio E) Our waiter was alright- seemed extremely rushed, but there was another super helpful, sweet waiter who was awesome F) Cocktails were decent, but had continuity issues
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Lauren R.
Delicious gourmet food experience. It's small plate style so you order a bunch of small items and share them. They were pretty filling and we ended up leaving with leftovers because the appetizers were deceiving! Everything I hate was really good. The patio is a pretty space to eat dinner in.
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Maria P.
I never realized this was a restaurant when I drove by. The interior is stylish and everything is impeccable from the restrooms to the lighting to the friendly staff. I had the veggie omelet with a side of potatoes and a green tea. I ended up having to get the food to go and Mitch was more than accommodating: the food was out in a flash and packaged up quickly. They offer hot cider as a complimentary beverage to passersby on chillier days. There is plenty of seating as well as a small bar. I will be back for dinner soon! It was $ 17.51 for the omelet and the tea.
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Margaret L.
Came in for the soft opening last night and was pleasantly surprised. When I first saw the menu, my first impression was "health food... blah". After tasting an assortment of the dishes that were offered, I have decided "health food... yum". Cocktails (healthy food + alkie = wheeeeeeeeee): Bees Knees - pretty good but a little sweet for me Hot Tody - delicious and the perfect thing for a cold night, it does wonders! Spreads (served with these awesome seed crackers): Sweet Potato - a nice combination between sweet and savory Cauliflower - yummy, this was my favorite spread, it almost tastes like hummus Artichoke - this was not bad, but compared to the other two this was my least favorite Soup: Root Vegetable Soup: solid and hearty soup with a good amount of pepper Salads: Beet Salad - I am not a fan of beets, but the fiance loved this Kale Salad - WOW, this is the way to eat your vegetables, the dressing was the perfect compliment to the kale and I could probably just eat this and be happy Red Yam and Brussels Sprout Salad - this was very good since the yam masked the flavor of the brussels sprouts Entrees: Chef Special Pork Chops - each component of this dish was delicious, however, the pork was a little bit on the saltier side for me. Pork Loin - I loved the sauce that was served with the pork loin and wish I could have had more of it Service is amazing and the ambiance is fantastic. The only downer is the parking (but that is not a surprise since it is located in Abbot Kinney).
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Chris G.
Worst brunch service I have ever had. Went to eat with my girlfriend and some family. We were seated very quickly and given our menus. It took the waiter several minutes to come to our table and great us. Another ten minutes went by after several attempts to get his attention he finally took our order. Very simple orders at that point still no water. We made a request for our food quickly as my brother was on a tight schedule and had to return to work and had to leave before he could finish his food. 40 minutes later still no food and no explanation. Several more unsuccessful attempts to get the waiters attention the owner came to our table and put our order in that never was placed by the waiter. Only time I have never left a tip EVER. Needless to say never going back. Food was okay. But in the end they never apologized or offered to comp at least something.
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Brian B.
The food was decent- but not spectacular. The wine was good- but overpriced for the size of the pour. And the service was consistently the worst I've experienced in recent memory. I waited for 20 minutes before a host even greeted me- I even walked in a second time to make sure someone eventually noticed me. They sat us at the bar to wait until a table was ready and then they forgot about us! Not only did the bartender not ask us what we wanted to drink for about 10-15 minutes (and only after he overheard me say something to my girlfriend), but we had the remind the host a SECOND time that we wanted to eat at a table. The server never refilled our empty wine glasses for the entirety of our seat at the table and she never explained that when you buy a $24 pork chop, it doesn't come with any sides. I ended up emptying my wallet without filling my stomach or satiating my thirst.
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Meredith W.
First time here and will definitely be back! Great atmosphere, attentive bartenders, and the food smells amazing!!
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Lauren M.
I revisited Feed yesterday for the New Year. I can walk to this place, the drinks are yummy, and bartenders/wait staff are always friendly. When I got to Feed yesterday it was slammed,Luckily I was able to find a seat at the bar. I was greeted by Matt, and he kindly gave me a heads up that food was taking a bit longer than usually due to the restaurant being so busy. I started off with a mimosa, of course. During the course of deciding what I wanted to eat, another couple sat next to me at the bar. They were a bit irritated, that the remnants of the last customer were still on the bar. The bar back was cleaning the bar as fast as he could. The couple became even more irritated when Matt let them know food was taking a bit longer due to being so busy. I didn't quite hear the whole conversation, b/c it was loud in the restaurant and I was trying not to be nosey. The couple left after speaking with the manager, pointed a couple of times toward the bar. I ordered a couple of small plates, enjoyed my drinks, and was thankful to be on the side of the bar as a patron. I definitely don't miss bartending on NYD! Matt and the Bar back were doing their best to keep up. The Manager probably should have scheduled an extra person in anticipation for the busy day. Anyway, just wanted to acknowledge the service staff for A job well done on New Year's Day!! Probably one of the busiest days (and most stressful) to work in the service industry!
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Vanessa B.
Went last week with friends. I had the scallops and kale salad. Really good! My friend had the dry aged burger and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had some mojitos and they were delicious. Will definitely dine there again.
(4)
Sav P.
Ambiance is OK, but the food was incredible. Chicken satay and ribs were simply phenomenal. Worthwhile.
(5)
Beachy B.
Much better this time around. I had their Mojito to start. Very good. We had the brussel sprout appetizer; which was yummy, but not a lot served. Very small portion. Literally 8-10 small ones. I had the free-range chicken entree. It was extremely flavorful and SPICY. Had a mediterranean influence. Large portion of food. Great ambiance and place to take a date.
I don't really get all the blah reviews. We end up here when we can't get into Gelinas. And it's always been great. It's refreshingly beautiful inside. (If I have to sit in one more gastro pubby, exposed bulb, school chair restaurant with bad acoustics I'm going to barf) Their cocktails are actually amazingly, fresh, made perfectly. Food is good. Just easy well made fresh food. My experience with the service has been excellent, they actually seem like a trained wait staff., who are polite and friendly and know their menu. I think it's a good restaurant .
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Amanda S.
definitely a middle of the road kind of spot...not terrible, not great. the veggies are waaay over boiled so they are basically mush and had a reheated feel to them. the beef was excellent, very tender. food came before drinks which is always obnoxious. the best service was from the bussers, wait staff seemed uninterested.
(3)
Kyle K.
Really good cocktails, especially if you like the smokiness of mescal. They have several spicy drinks as well, which I'm a big fan of in general. Service was top notch during a recent dinner. The only reason it doesn't deserve 5 stars is because my carbonara pasta wasn't especially delicious or flavorful. My friends had an interesting Mediterranean sausage dish that was very tasty though. Overall I would certainly go back for at least drinks, and probably dinner too.
(4)
Devon O.
I'm surprised this place only has three stars. Great margs, great salmon dish and the brussel sprouts are awesome. Cool atmosphere too. I'd definitely go back.
(4)
Gayle G.
Great small plates. Love the atmosphere. Wednesday nights they have music in the bar.!
(4)
Mike B.
I'm with Bee C. One star because this douche bag washes his Porsche Panamera in the parking lot every day during the drought...inconsiderate tool. I've never eaten there but used to live in Venice when people actually cared.
(1)
Jessica S.
This is my favorite spot in Venice - it's the full package: great staff, great food, great drinks and great atmosphere. I love the decor, it's a very chilled ambience and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. The food is fantastic and either organic or locally sourced and the drinks are wonderful. Great choice of wines and awesome cocktails! Thank you Feed!
(5)
Cassandra R.
Wow this place is excellent. The staff was very attentive. The food was memorable. I might have shown my "o" face a few times during this meal. I ordered the jalapeño cucumber gimlet (extra jalapeño for a kick). Get the piragua if you want a smokey spicy drink. Scallops were to die for! And the steak salad was perfectly yummy with the mix of bitter arugula and feta on savory steak. FEED me:)
(4)
Rachel W.
My sister and I went here for lunch. She got the fish tacos and it was super spicy and sent them back but wasn't taken off the receipt. There were not many options to begin with and the food in general was just alright. I had chicken skewers which were also spicy but they were good just a little fatty. I definitely don't think I would go back there.
(2)
Jess A.
Came in w my girls on a Saturday afternoon (2pm). We each ordered one cocktail... WEAKEST $12 drink of my LIFE!! I asked for a whiskey smash and seriously had maybe .75 ounces of alcohol in the entire glass. Furthermore, we were there for an hour because it took literally 35 minutes to get our check from the moody, older blonde curly haired lady. I did almost get outstanding service from a sweet man with glasses, but he was shooed away by our waitress. The place was not full at all, and seemingly fully staffed. Their pretentious attitude will get them nowhere!! I can excuse a weak expensive drink if it's served with a smile. Have a nice life guys, I will surely never be back!
(1)
Ryan C.
Excellent food and a variety of choices. Steak salad, burger, tuna tartar was all fresh and had a unique twist that made it their own. Great service as well
(4)
David E.
Great food, great service. The steak and arugula salad, flat bread, tahini Brussel Sprouts, and carbonara were all excellent. Outside terrace was enclosed and heated on a cool evening - a great environment!
(5)
Barry W.
*** @Feed ... I really really wanted to like you. I swear, I did. *** So we stopped by for a quick drink at the bar just to test you out. Simple enough, right? Much to my surprise, not simple at all ... She ordered a Cosmo. What was served was a brown-colored concotion in a martini glass that tastes like ... idk, but not a Cosmo. When she asked why, bartender explained only coconut sugar used. Coconut sugar? Yes b/c no processed cane sugar can be used here. (0_o) Yeah ... the Feed mission statement is to use only organic ingredients. Sounds appealing but crazy difficult to do effectively in fine dining imo. Next I ordered an Islay Scotch. Simple right? No, not simple. (ugh) I was served a pleasantly light organic Scotch that tastes like brandy. A good brandy, mind you, but not peaty at all and no kick whatsoever. This spirit maybe Scottish, but it should not be labeled "Scotch". (lol) So two drinks = $38 with $5 tip, and neither drink tasted as expected. This is recipe for disaster. No wonder Feed reviews avg below 3-star. And the traffic here always seems light. Time to re-think this concept? *** A very good looking environment but I probably will never return. ***
Feed, why are you so pretentious when you have nothing to show for your snobbery? Food is some of the worst I have ever had-my friend and I sent our entrees back as it tasted like salty ocean water had been dumped all over our food. Service- slowwwwww as a snail. Our server was nice, until we complained about our food. Then everything changed. The manager came over and explained, "it is cured salmon, it is supposed to be salty". Salty, yes but oversalted to the point of needing to chug a glass of water after every bite? No. Iced coffee was the one saving grace of this place in terms of taste, but $6 for a glass of coffee and ice cubes??? Expensive to boot. Couldn't find many selling points on this place. Except for the bathroom which was really cute. If you are interested in coming to Feed, I recommend just going here to use the bathroom and then bounce.
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Juliette M.
Stopped by here mid afternoon for a lunch meeting because they have wifi. Was the perfect place for a light and delicious lunch (the salmon salad with pomegranate, pear, and strawberry reaaaaalllly hit the spot). It's a bright, open atmosphere, the food was great, and service was great. I'll definitely be back.
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Evan B.
The server should have started by telling us a list of items (beverages) they were out of. It would have saved ten minutes. Service is attentive when it comes. Otherwise it's a long dreamy wait in a very beautiful space, but...the food is incredibly under-seasoned it isn't worth the wait. Mushroom dip was a big grey bowl o' bland. Also our server touched the bread that accompanied it when moving a dish to make room for more sides. I'm not a hypochondriac by any stretch but c'mon, really? My albacore entree supposedly had chili but I'll be darned if i could taste any spice at all, except for the dashi broth which was just sour. The rest in my party felt the same about their entrees. The lemon tart thing we shared for dessert had the consistency of sand. Sweet sand, but sand nonetheless. The best dish we had was the special: heirloom tomatoes. but you'd have to be a culinary imbecile to screw up heirloom tomatoes. Moral of the story: despite what the health fascists tell you, our bodies actually need salt to live. you don't need much to flavor a dish. but you miss it when it isn't there. i mean this is the city that uses the word "umami," without a hint of irony...perhaps Feed Body & Soul will look up the definition?
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Mia S.
My friend and I walked in here today for brunch. The ambiance is really cool. They have indoor with a large bar area and also outdoor patio with roof cover. Really nice. I can see a small private party at outside patio. (The capacity is 30 max. so it is not too large.) I had $15 Feed Bendict (pouched egg, avocado, braised kale, hollandaise) and she had $13 Thai Marinated Chicken (picked daikon, carrot, cucumber, fresh herbs, avocado, jalapeno spread, ciabatta). The price was really reasonable, and they tasted okay. Nothing was really special. Without their service, overall star would be ... well still 3. Just like other yelper said, it is some decent food and rude service place. Our server was seriously rude. You feel her rudeness from the beginning and she threw a check on the table in front of us at the end. Yeah. Wow. We were very disgusted by this rudeness and i started looking around wondering what types of people worked here.....and they all looked sooooo unhappy. None of them had smile on their faces or talking to the customers... except the girl who was working in the bar. Okay, so they do not have to be smiling or talking to the customers, but they cannot have rude attitude in this line of business. If you are going to this restaurant, hope your experience is better.
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Joanna M.
Great part of town, and a good atmosphere in both bar and restaurant areas. There's not a massive selection of entrees but the larger range of easy to mix and match side plates makes up for that- the shoestring fries were addictive, but the roast beets didn't live up to their description. A little expensive, entrees start at $16, up to $46 for the fillet mignon. Friendly efficient service, I'd definitely go back for a date or special occasion.
(4)
Raychel E.
This place is so awesome! I love the outdoor patio area. Plus they have free wifi, delicious wine, friendly servers - overall great place to chill out.
(4)
STEPHANY L.
it was A- okay. Service was excellent, food was okay, very typical.
(3)
Arielle M.
We stopped in here for a cocktail: both of ours were so sweet we had to keep diluting them with water :( I usually never order things with agave because, contrary to people's common ought: it is just as bad for you as high fructose corn syrup! But the bartender highly recommended the Jalapeño Cucumber Gimlet and the Cucumber Eastside. Both of us were slightly disappointed; which I am sure is based on the amount of agave they use in the drinks. I ended up getting a terrible allergic reaction to my drink (apparently I can't have gin!), but we liked the decor and mellow energy of the spot. Most drinks sees to be a bit too sweet of our pallets so I am unsure if we will go back soon.
(3)
Thomas B.
I have to say this place has turned itself around. Zero complaints about the burger it was delicious. fries are great and made the Manhattan the way I wanted them to (not as easy to get the right drink as it should be). service was exceptional seems like a turnaround. all good. Happy to have another solid + place in the neighborhood
(5)
Daniel N.
I've been going to Feed for several months now, regularly, and everything I've tried on the menu has been surprisingly good. Even their pickles on the side are crisp, perfect pickles. I frequently get the Feed Burger, which the chef makes special with jalapeño spread and bacon. It's a TASTY version of their standard burger and they may add it to the menu soon. Since I'm there a lot, I hear about changes happening at the restaurant. For one thing, they're introducing higher quality gluten free bread. They've also expanded their drink selection, and served me the finest tequila I've ever tasted tonight along with Thai Chicken Skewers which surprised both me and my friend because they were really juicy, tasty, and fresh. In fact, everyone I take to Feed is impressed with the quality of food there. David, the chef, is incredibly good in my opinion with a wonderful palette and appreciation for simple yet thoughtfully prepared dishes that bring out the best in every ingredient. I also recommend the yellowtail tuna sandwich, it's the best tuna sandwich I've ever had. Hands down the best place on Abbot Kinney. Note: When I started coming to Feed, I noticed the service could be slow. It has since improved. They have more staff there at lunch and are serious about being THE PLACE on Abbot for great food and drinks. Since I am there several times a week (I take my lunch break there) I can easily recommend this spot. Consistently wonderful, Feed is my happy place.
(5)
Bill B.
This is my first time here, but as I understand it, after speaking with the manager, Chris, they're really trying to update their menu to maintain fresh, organic ingredients and balance them with delicious tasting meals. I had the burger, and I'd say they've done a pretty great job so far. The burger was cooked properly rare, as requested, which is so hard to find anywhere on the west coast. It has a unique, super flavorful smoked tomato jam relish and is clearly a high quality meat. I also enjoyed the small side salad of fresh greens that came with a very light dressing. Overall the decor is awesome. The staff were all very pleasant. I'm going to come back to try some of the other options that caught my eye.
(5)
Nick C.
Stopped in here on a Saturday night with friends from out of town. Did not really know what to expect but we didn't have reservations and now that Abbot Kinney is so "hip" the days of walking over and snagging a table seem to be largely over. We were lucky I suppose. So without any pre-conceptions or reviews, we sat down and had a good meal. I really like the concept, and felt the ingredients were top notch. Especially liked the spreads and the salads. They really don't salt the food here (or very little). For those who complain about lack of seasoning, try adding salt. Even at "healthy" places, most restaurants add a ton of salt and most people don't realize. That being said, the pork entree was bland. Loin really needs salt and seasoning, like chicken breast, it has very little flavor on its own. The salmon was very good and I liked the gains and legumes it was served on. Service was friendly and attentive. Deserts were awful, dry and tasteless. I think they were vegan - god, no wonder vegans are always so persnickity and in such a bad mood. I will come back when in the mood for healthy cooking that I don't have to do. Would not recommend as a place to indulge.
(4)
Lesli P.
This place is misleading starting by their menu. It gets you excited (w/o reading any reviews) You show up and get even more excited, the place has a nice ambience more sophisticated for Venice Healthy food. We sat at the bar and ordered 2 margaritas, they were nice flavor but nothing wowing. For small plates we got the artichoke dip and another one with shishito pepper and cauliflower. They were very bland tasting, I had to put some of their salsas to get some flavor and that kinda helped. My husband ordered their chicken bowl and i got a vegetarian sandwich. Nothing memorable! They literally cut veggies and put then in between the loafs. Subway can make that and with more flavor with their sauces! I am a vegan and trust me you don't have to sacrifice flavor to be healthy. It's a nice ambience but the food does not represent their brand. I would only come back for a drink but that's it! Go to cafe gratitude if you want healthy and tons of flavor.
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Vinita A.
As many of the reviews have already said, the interior of Feed is pretty: the marble counter/bar is stunning and the feel is very much the feel of most restaurants on AK. The food is a nice change from the tapas/small plates boom as of late. However, most of the food we tried just felt like a more upscale version of Lemonade down the street. Due to voicing our opinion regarding our below-par experience while waiting for our table (45 minutes for an 8 o'clock reservation and a particularly disrespectful hostess), the consultant on hand for the opening weekend (thank god for her because she really turned our 1 star experience into a 3 star experience and the owners should really be thanking their lucky stars that she was on hand to turn peoples experiences around) provided us with a sample of her favorite spreads and salads. We tried the artichoke, leek, and preserved lemon; the cauliflower, sweet onion, and walnut; and roasted sunchoke, blackened onions, cardamom, caraway, and corriander spreads. Perhaps because of some of the other reviews, the spreads now come with what seemed to be more crisps, not entirely sure. We were also given the roasted beet and escarole salad, the spiced butternut and arugula salad, and the shaved vegetable and radish salad. The spreads and salads were ok, but a lof of the flavor profiles felt similar to Lemonade, where you can get your food without the hassle. The bowls are interesting, our table of 3 split the Rotisserie Pork Loin with Roasted Squash Sauce and the Rotisserie Salmon with Roasted Yellow Pepper Sauce. Both tasted a little underseasoned, but the pork and salmon were nicely cooked. Personally, I think a little more salt, particularly on the pork, could have done wonders. Overall, we felt that Feed would be a nice place for lunch, but that it maybe needs to revamp it's view on dinner. Also, working out the kinks of a new restaurant would help (many desserts were sold out by the time we were able to order, going over customer service basics with some of the staff, figuring out where patrons who are waiting for their tables can wait, etc.). Overall, just, a-ok for now!
(3)
Sandra W.
The worst meal I have ever had in Los Angeles. Bad name, tacky decor and tasteless, weird food. Healthy food is awesome. I suggest the owner go to successful vegetarian restaurants and taste their food. Buy some spices!
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Linda M.
This was our second visit to FEED. On our previous visit we had breakfast. It was so so but decided to give it a try for lunch. Our greeting upon entering the empty restaurant was not exactly warm and fuzzy but still we decided to go forward. My salmon sandwich was good but rather bland. My partner's Kale salad was better. But this is what got me : I ordered an iced coffee ( $6) which I thought was crazy but figured it would be worth it. Not really but I was thirsty and asked the server for a "little bit more" and was charged another $6 !!!! That amounted to $12 for 1 1/2 glasses of iced coffee. She should have mentioned that they do not "top off" the coffees or teas. I will NEVER go back. A real rip off.......
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Jeanne k.
This is my new favorite restaurant on AK. Great food, nice (small but not tiny) portion sizes. Love the build-it-yourself bowl. Sleek ambiance. (okay,maybe you could turn down the music volume a bit) The chocolate and strawberry layer cake was heaven. Great wait staff. We sat at the counter. The open kitchen was very inclusive. I am definitely going back...maybe later this week!
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Anne-Paige D.
I really wanted to like this place. First problem: no one waited on us for over 15 minutes. Once we brought this to their attention we had very good service. They even comped our cocktails. The cocktails that we got were good. I don't remember the exact name but they had fresh ginger. Second problem: Overall the food was either bland or had extremely strong spices that i didn't care for. It was a pretty dissapointing dining experience but the space is really cool (and good cocktails!)
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Brandon B.
Prior to my recent dinner I had heard mixed reviews. I am glad I listened to the positive ones and made a reservation. We went with a group and got a great table on the back patio. Everything we had was very good especially the variety of drinks. It is certainly worth a visit.
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Brianna M.
I first read about this place in a "Tasting Table" article about their 'Ras el hanout-spiced carrots.' So when I inquired about the dish, I was disappointed to hear that my server had no idea what I was referring to. Especially since their website links to the article. I showed the article to my server and he said that only thing they currently offered that was similar was pickled carrots that I could choose to have in one of their 'bowls.' Instead, I ordered the Citrus Marinated Manzanilla Olives small plate and the Fermented Vegetable Sandwich. My server said the olives were delicious because they cured them in-house. I was intrigued that they were 'citrus marinated' so I was disappointed that I couldn't taste even the slightest hint of citrus. The fermented sandwich also failed to impress me. First, I was intrigued that it contained quinoa, although had the menu not listed it as an ingredient I would of never know it was a part of the dish. The quinoa appeared to be non-existent, but my server assured me that it was mixed in with the fermented vegetables. Second, the overall flavor was off. The fermented vegetables gave it an overpowering tangy taste. I think it needed something creamy to bring it back to a balanced flavor. Despite my negative critique both dishes were edible, they just didn't live up to my high expectations. Despite my disappointment in my food, I really enjoyed the ambiance. There is a covered patio section that I wanted to be sat in, but when I heard there was a wait to sit there, we opted for the bar. This turned out not to be a bad choice because the the restaurant is very airy with lots of natural light, I still felt a bit like I was dining outside. I also liked sitting at the bar because the bar chairs are cushy and wide. All of the staff was friendly and attentive. FInally, they have parking! It's a small lot next door but it's better than nothing. I loved the concept of the place, so I'll go back, but perhaps next time I'll go for breakfast and opt for one of their 'hearty breakfast bowls' or smoothies.
(3)
POLLIN F.
I went in and was greeted very politely with Blue. She kept checking on our table even though she wasn't a waiter to make sure everything was good. The crostini was amazing. sliders were delicious, and spinach salad was perfect! Definitely would come back, great ambiance.
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Kamran M.
i cant believe that one would invest so much in the design and forget to deliver decent food, after all i paid for my marble counter and high chair watching trendy abbot kinney blvd., bring your own spice collection if you go here!.
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Katie L.
Food is well prepared and tasteful. However the service sucks. The wait staff is slow, incompetent and simply forgets to put in orders. They took 45 minutes to bring us our wine. Theynalsomdomnot know how to put in orders since every course was delivered to the wrong seat. Very disappointing thatbtheybcannot get their act together and they have NO sense of urgency.
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Heather W.
I was on the fence between 2 and 3 stars but Yelps 2 start description, "Meh. I've experienced better," most accurately describes my experience here. I've been waiting for this place to open and really wanted to love it, but unfortunately it didn't impress me one bit. The space/decor is beautiful, and the service was friendly and accommodating. The food, however, just wasn't worth it. My friend and I started by ordering coffee - we went with a large French press for $7 which we told contained 2 cups. In reality? We each got HALF A CUP. The cups they use aren't abnormally large or anything, either, I would say a regular sized restaurant coffee cup. So right off the bat I'm feeling kinda cranky about the fact that we paid $7 for one cup of coffee... my half gone in about 3 sips. I got the Southern Mexican Bowl and found it tasty, but honestly it wasn't anything special. I make bowls all the time at home yet there are still places (i.e. Cafe Gratitude) that can blow my socks off with something above and beyond what I can invent in my own kitchen. This was not one of those places - it was very basic. I should also mention that this dish was SPICY. I have a high tolerance for heat and ate the whole thing, but I could tell it would be too spicy for the average person... my friend had to send hers back as did another woman sitting nearby. My friend then ordered their homemade granola which they provided a very generous portion of (as they should, for $9) and that, fortunately, was delicious. I want this place to succeed and love the concept - but they have some improvement to do. I hope the management reads these reviews and considers the feedback thus far (reading through these, I am not alone). Put a few things on the menu that are creative and push the envelope a bit, that people feel they can't make at home. And don't be stingy with your portions, especially the $7 coffee!
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john u.
Had breakfast and lunch in the past two days. Decor: Restoration Hardware Food: great looking menu items, taste and ingredients blameless. The turmeric shot was the only thing i could recommend. Crowd: serves the tourist and Valley/IE crowd invading the street as well as stunned locals checking out the new kid on the block. If i had a conservative republican mother she'd love it. I hope Stroh's reopens soon--this place feels like it should be in santa monica place, not abbot kinney.
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Christie C.
This is a really, really beautiful place. Parking wasn't an issue either, which surprised me, since it's Venice. But I found parking easily on a side street. I came with a reservation for 18 people for my birthday dinner this past weekend and I thought the service was great. Their floor manager (owner?) Jimmy was on hand throughout the evening to help with so many things and was absolutely sweet about everything. I'm not sure what others were upset about service wise - even with a big group, our server was very attentive, we didn't have to search for him, and they were thoughtful. I had brought two bottles of a sparkling wine for a toast and they were very good about getting it out per my instructions and also promptly taking it back to keep it cold. We also had one couple bow out of the reservation due to illness and one other guest who got stuck at work, and the server came over to ask me if we should wait or put food orders in. I liked his suggestions on the appetizers and portions and thought how he handled that part of it was great. They also kept track of me, the birthday girl, since I kept moving all over the place to be able to talk with all of my guests. I had the pork dinner entree/bowl and it was delicious, very tender, generous portion, and very artfully done. Yes, you do need to season the food yourself to taste with salt/pepper, but I think that's a great idea since everyone varies in how they like that. I thought my dessert was so-so and that the choices were pretty limited. That part of the menu needs to be developed more - could they get some Greek frozen yogurt that could be done up with three types on a long dish and some fruit and dark chocolate sauce or a fruit puree? Or a great vegan chocolate mousse? Or some kind of variation on a fruit tart? Maybe I don't know what I am talking about for suggestions but they could liven the desserts up a lot more, IMHO. The only other part that I would really critique here is the arrival - when I went to check in, which was probably 7:35ish or a few minutes before, so I was pretty on time, a few members of my party were in the lobby enjoying some wine. I greeted them along with a few others that had just arrived, and went to the hostess station to check in. I was informed by the hostess that they don't seat everyone until our party was completely here and that there's only a 15 minute grace period before they give tables away. That rubbed me the wrong way. I made reservations for a big group at least a MONTH ago, just to make sure they could accommodate us at a decent time, and I called to confirm several times, not to mention they called the day of to confirm. It's a big group (not to mention we'd be dropping a considerable amount of money with a group that big) - are you seriously going to make us wait until ALL 18 people show up? And if a few are late, are they going to be turned away? I didn't want anyone turned away from my birthday party. The funny part was that when they did actually take us back (I think there were 7 of us in the lobby at the time, and they did end up seating us right away), two other members of our party were already sitting at our tables, so I think there's a disconnect on their seating policy. I understand having a seating policy but you have to read the situation too, and making a group of almost 20 people flood your lobby isn't really practical. Plus your server needs to get started getting drinks in peoples' hands and that takes time. Having people come in throughout helps them keep up with the flow of service. Overall I really liked my experience there, I would definitely go back, and I loved that there were choices for both meat-a-tarians like me, and my vegan friends, of which I had quite a few. I do a birthday dinner annually and there's typically never a good marriage for people who have different eating styles, and this really had the best of both worlds. Great job!!
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Mari M.
Terrible service. Super slow and inattentive. Food is okay, fresh and pretty healthy. Wine pours are a joke, liquor prices are ridiculous.
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Grant T.
Bland food and poor customer service are two reasons not to try Feed the newest hipster eatery to pop-up on famed Abbot Kinney Blvd. The decor is okay but overall lacks originality. It feels more like you're in Restoration Hardware than in a dining establishment. The fact the owner is a wanna be restaurateur is glaringly obvious based on my experience at the establishment this week.
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Lisa S.
I was hesitant on trying this place, because of the ok to less reviews. I was quite impressed. The turkey sandwich, is one of the best turkey sand. I have ever had. It tastes like a bite of Thanksgiving. Very fresh ingredients. I will def be back!
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D. T.
I am giving it 2 stars because we need more restaurants to make an effort to produce good quality healthy food. This place does NOT deliver. Its incredibly overpriced. We ordered a "market vegetable sampler" for $8, and it was literally 8 sticks of cold tiny unaltered veggies (same as you would get in a veggie dip from Ralphs). The salads are tiny for what you pay ($14 for a 5 bite salmon salad). The "spread sampler" was about 3 ounces of total dip for $12. RIPOFF. Its bland as hell. Healthy food doesnt need to be under seasoned and flavorless. Nothing taste like anything. It sucks. $50 out the door and we were left hungry and unsatisfied and we are two small people, so we eat less than average americans. Poor service. The smarty behind the counter couldnt figure out which way was up, gave us wrong info on two different menu items, and gave us awkward blank rude stares every few minutes. On top of handing me my credit card soaking wet in some liquid that I pray was water. Ambiance is nice, but this place will be gone in 6 months guaranteed.
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Amanda G.
I went to Feed today for my second time. I was hoping to have a better experience the second time, but unfortunately that was not the case. On both occasions the service was sub par and staff is not friendly or genuine. The food is WAY and I mean WAY over priced. I had a salad that consisted of lettuce and chicken with olive oil and lemon and it was $18. For an $18 salad I would hope to have something that was more special. The chicken was good but nothing worth that price. I appreciate eating clean and I like that they have healthy options. But for a restaurant that aims towards a healthy oriented clientele, they shouldn't have farm raised salmon. The decor is very nice and it is light and breezy in there. Maybe if there was an all around good vibe in there I would give it another chance, but I feel like the staff doesn't care enough to try to make you feel welcome. I had high hopes for this place, it's too bad.
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Jenna V.
Super meh. I visited this week with a party of three. Even made a reservation because I thought this place would be hoppin' since it is the newer kid on the block. Not. So. Much. We were one of four tables and the service was just awful. We ordered the short rib and burratta salad as appetizers, both tasted decent and came out within 10 minutes or so and then ordered the Sea Bass, brussel sprouts and corn cake side dish. It took an hour between the appetizer and the sea bass and brussel sprouts to come out. The table next to us that sat down 20 minutes after us was served their entire meal well before ours. When we inquired about the corn dish the server admitted that he had forgotten to put it in and that it would take awhile to prepare so we said that we no longer wanted it. We asked for the check and when he brought the check to us he announced he has removed the corn dish from our bill and it was on it's way to us. He offered us dessert on the house while we waited? Confused we took our side dish to go and declined the dessert. The food was decent, but not worth the price or the crummy service. Oh and my husband ended up getting sick that night from the food.
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Hol S.
Decor is cute...very open and I like the back patio. We sat at the bar since the back patio was filled at the time. I have honestly never had slower service. It took the waitress 30 minutes to take our initial juice order and bring water and we had to beg her to come to us. She never asked for our food order...we had to wait for a while to put that in and grab her as she was walking by to give it. The food came out slowly later...I was told the salmon was wild but found out later it's "sustainably" famed...which still really means it's farmed. They should get their facts straight with the food for people who are concerned about farmed vs wild salmon. The salmon came out virtually raw, which may have worked had I not been pregnant, so I sent it back and it came back way over cooked. As if the chef was trying to prove a point about sending food back. For $17 it was a tiny bowl with just a few scoops of grains under. Kind of bland and nothing to write home about. Plus it wasn't wild which I had been told it was. I didn't find out later until someone else asked the manager. After flagging down the server, we ordered desert, which never came. No biggie...we were feeling a little ignored anyway so what was one late desert. I've worked in the restaurant business before and I know it happens. After we had to ask another server about the desert, it came out 3 minutes later. The lemon pound cake was TERRIBLE. Mind you, I'm pregnant and I love food more than anything right now and it was inedible. It was dry, flaky, hard cake, with no real taste of the 'Meyer lemon' in which it was supposedly made. It was as if it had been sitting on a shelf for days drizzled with canned fruit salad. After we asked for the check and I begged for a refill on my water since they don't seem to refill on their own, we left. There was only a slight apology for the forgotten desert but no refund on the bill?? And the fact that it was left in tact still on my plate when we got the bill and I told the waiter it was dry and unedible, there was no offer to refund. It took us 2 hours to get out of there...the only thing great about the meal was my company.
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Kelly P.
Don't waste your time. Bad combo of tasteless food and slow service.
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Brian H.
I was willing to forgive the cheesy name for some quality farm-fresh cuisine but this oh-so-uber-trendy hotspot serves up the most mediocre BLAND Organic Yuppy Grub imaginable!!! And then there was the Lackluster Service!!! But damn they make a good Moscow Mule! P.S. Don't go on a First Friday!!!
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Steven P.
This place needs some serious help. The waiters and waitresses need to work on their social skills, and the management needs to stay on top of things otherwise I don't see this place staying open for much longer. The hostess was pretentious, and the waiter didn't even introduce himself. It took over an hour and a half to get our food, and the place had no line, and only a handful of people seated. Once the food came, it took the waiter about 6 minutes to bring silverware. Food was disappointing. I will never come back to this place.
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Diana C.
I'm not a big yelp-er. This couldn't be helped. We have been here twice. Today was unfortunately our last visit an not because of the service. Nay. We are talking about the backbone of any restaurant. The food. Bland, uninspired, flavorless, unsightly. Don't bother spending your hard earned money. It pains me to say this because I am a local. I can walk to this place. The manager don't even notice or care that we left our plates practically full. Untouched. We love food. And love to go out to eat. But this isn't worth it. Better to walk a few blocks to Local and get a nice sando Or just go to gjelina. They never disappoint and it's about the same price point.
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Candice P.
I made a return visit to Feed on a Thursday evening around 8:45, having liked it very much on my first go. We ordered two cocktails from the seasonal menu--the smashed kumquat and whiskey, and the mixed berry caipirinha. The kumquat drink had way too much ice and wasn't very flavorful at all. I'm not normally a sipper, but it took me a while to finish it. The berry drink was good, but not great. We ordered two small plates: the fermented cabbage, cauliflower and beet salad (as zippy and interesting as I'd remembered), and the lemon and fennel cured Scottish salmon (SO delicious; easily the best dish of the night). As an entree, we split the bison tri tip with red wine sauce. The amaranth "polenta" was very bland, and an unpleasant, goopy texture. To be fair, I've not had amaranth before, so perhaps this is how it always is? The bison was well-cooked--tender and flavorful. However, the artichokes and apples were also fairly bland. We sat outside; I'd definitely say the atmosphere is superior inside, but it's considerably quieter outside. Our server did a good job, though the drinks were quite slow in coming out (which was the fault of the bar, not the server). I'll definitely be back for the salmon, but otherwise, I'll be trying new dishes and drinks next time.
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Marta E.
After the waitress spent 15 minutes explaining the "concept" of their menu to me, I ended up paying $20.00 for a tiny bland kale salad and ice tea for lunch. I guess their real "concept" is overcharging customers to pay for the cold, pretentious Beverly Hills decor. As you can probably tell, I wasn't impressed with the latest addition to our neighborhood. I won't be in any hurry to go back.
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Isadoro M.
Food was delicious. Portions are small. I had to come home and eat more just to feel satisfied. Service was abominable. Food prep took way too long for simple dishes and waiter was nowhere in sight to act as a customer advocate. Trendy food and decor can't make up for an uncomfortable dining experience. To add insult to injury, they added a 20% tip for our party of six. I understand the reason for that, but why would a waiter need to pay any attention when he knows he's guaranteed a 20% tip on what is going to be an excessively high bill? And yes, bread is extra and if you ask for more condiments, they come in a thimble-size cup. Like a fly in a spider's web, the whole experience was one of anxiety, can't wait for this to be over, get me out at any price. And that's what you pay at the end. Gives Abbot-Kinney a bad name.
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Diana L.
Go for the specials and the salmon. They also have an all-organic bar program (cocktails, beer, wine, etc) that's worth checking out.
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Ariel W.
My friend and I came for breakfast after spin this morning. We've been waiting for this place to open as we had high expectations with the beautiful decor. I will say, it's tough to have a restaurant in this area with such stiff competition. Just means you better BRING it. We ordered a $7 coffee press and were told it contained two full cups... perfect if we were going to share and only wanted one cup. We chose a medium brew. By the way, you have to ask for everything, we asked for milk ,sugar, a spoon, salt, pepper... nothing is offered or assumed. There were NOT two full cups in their tiny LARGE press. Not more than a cup and a half. It was basically espresso. We added extra milk to tone it down and ended up with half a cup of cold coffee each. We both ordered the Southern Mexican bowl. It should have had a seriously huge chili pepper next to it. Was so hot, I couldn't taste any of the other components. I could tell the eggs and butternut squash were cooked nicely... albeit without salt or seasoning other than chili, but it was just too strong for me, especially at 10 in the morning. It's also supposed to have pineapple and plantains in it. Neither one of us found plantains and we both only had what looked like one-two pieces of pineapple. I love the whole "bowl of food" concept, but if you can make the same thing at home with kitchen staples... its not special. Crunchy jicama added texture, but I found the flavor combination of the whole dish a total miss. There was another woman near us also complaining about the overpowering spice of her dish. To her credit, she kept powering on, but I asked for granola instead. I think granola is an absolute treat and pleasure always. I love granola but rarely let myself have it because it's so high in calories. They brought out a crazy serviing of granola. A large bowl filled to the top. It was clearly home-made with quality products, but there was so many oversized pieces of dried fruit in every bite, my jaw got tired fast. They could tell we weren't satisfied, but didn't seem too interested in why. They did take off my mexican bowl of the tab, but mentioned it several times as if they did me a favor and it wasn't a given that they would take it off the bill. Go to lemonade instead until they work out the kinks of this newly opened eatery...
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Nicole T.
I really wanted to like this place. The space is beautiful. The wine was great. The service was good. But the food was really mediocre, very bland and not at all interesting. Both dishes we ordered came out cold and we asked our server if it was supposed to be like that. She said no and brought it back to the kitchen. What they brought back wasn't much better. Really disappointing. Unless there is a huge menu overhaul I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would go back.
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LAKitten L.
2 stars for food and a third for ambiance. I love the interior - very cute and posh - a bit out of place on AK but whatevs. I'm going to give it one more try because I love Venice and maybe they had an off day. I ordered one of the bowls and it was so disappointing. I tasted like it had been reheated in the microwave but not even fully... lukewarm and a bit stale - not super fresh! My hubby had a soup and I tried it - very good. Service was so-so - not extraordinary by any means. So, we'll see how my last try goes...
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Kyla K.
I have only been to this restaurant once and we sat at the bar to eat dinner as there was a private party in the back patio area. On the negative side, the food seemed to be overpriced for what we got and our appetizers weren't very good. On the plus side, the decor of the restaurant was beautiful and the drinks were good. I likely will not be coming back to eat here.
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Christen D.
Don't be misled by the interior. The food is terrible. Granted my visit was during the first week they served dinner, this restaurants food has run aground and I don't think they can "right the ship". Drinks, while ok, are pretty bland and seem to lack finesse you'd expect, especially given the amount of time it takes to make and deliver them. I ordered the flat iron steak, while my date ordered the salmon. The steak was chewy, overcooked and bland. The salmon, poached looking mind you, wasn't even seasoned. Spreads are distasteful as well. Skip it.
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Julie K.
It should be renamed HUNGRY. went last night. Had a bite of everyones food and left saying; "I don't get it?" I don't get vegan/ organic/no taste new wave bs RAW food. This place is so over priced and awful. AXE is 100x's better. AXE food has taste. I won't be going to this place again.
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Tamara H.
I was very excited for day trip to Venice and lunch with some friends, unfortunately Feed killed the mood a bit. Service here is so terrible that even if the food had been good, which it wasn't, the experience still would have sucked. The attitude of the staff is just unacceptable. We asked questions about the menu and were responded to in a rude and short manner. After ordering alcoholic beverages, our ID's were scrutinized for a good couple of minutes, and then, after drinks had already been served, another staff member asked our waiter if he "really took a good look at our ID's." None of this was handled in a professional manner and was totally out of line. The salad I ordered was completely overdressed (and I'm not that picky) and the waiter did not check in a single time, so I never had an opportunity to even mention it. It should have been fairly obvious since it sat on my plate. FInally we had to get up to ask another server if we could pay. Our server still never came back - seriously not a single time after serving our drinks. A lot of good restaurants on Abbot Kinney, but at the rate they are going, this will not be one of them unless they seriously consider hiring staff who can offer better service and way less attitude.
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Rick C.
Great place, at least for drinks! The ambiance is awesome, the service is very good, the decor is top, the sunlight enters the place in a fantastic way.
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Bee J.
good food. great atmosphere. the staff is a little disgruntled it seems. there is one staff member i think is rad, she has really blonde/reddish hair and is very alabaster. she is just awesome and you can ask her anything! over all this place is great - the staff just doesn't seem too joyful, but thats no crime.
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Michael W.
I am not sure where to start. This is my second time here and the experience keeps getting better. From the staff to the food...perfection. Keith, the GM, is a gracious host and makes us feel right at home. It is great to find a place that creates simple and clean meals bursting with natural flavors! As crazy as this sounds, I have to mention this, they carry the perfect size fork! Its all in the details...
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Can M.
great place on Abbot Kinney with amazing cocktails. I love that they make everything in house from scratch. We only ordered a few salads to share like apps, but the food seemed fresh, organic and VERY tasty! I will definiately be coming back
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Janet W.
Went back for dinner last night after limiting our intake to GF desserts after having a less than stellar brunch. I ordered rotisserie chicken. There weren't many dinner entree options and I figured no one can mess up rotisserie chicken. Our server came back and said they were out of chicken (and rotisserie chicken is on the menu as two entrees). That leaves a piece of buffalo steak or one of the fish dishes. Husband ordered one of the fish dishes and I ordered another. Mine was about four ounces, the size of a large marshmallow and it was dry. It sat on a bitter pile of asparagus puree and asparagus mush. To the side were some little mushrooms tossed with mango. Does that sound yummy? At $36, I ate two bites. My husband ate his and didn't complain, but I tasted it. The dashi was more like dirty dishwater and the soba noodles were very bad, practically no taste whatsoever. I hear they let their chef go. So why is still so darn bad??? The people are nice, but I really can't handle going back for anything other than dessert. Last night I had a chocolate chip cookie (they were out of the others I had first asked for). The cookie was handed to me cold out the fridge and had a bad taste and rubbery texture. Just so bizarre. I do hope they make the right changes. It's a very pretty place and we enjoy going there...just not for the food.
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Kathleen M.
Food was really good and a small but interesting wine selection. Service was about as lax as I've had in a long time. No menu, no water refill, no set up even when the food came. Asked for fresh ground pepper and got a large but completely empty grinder. Then got a little salt/pepper cellar with already ground salt and pepper. Hard to keep the salt out of the pepper and I don't use salt. I might give it another chance but somebody really needs to do some serious training of the pretty but nearly useless staff. Very stylish decor. Step it up guys!
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Lauren S.
Yummy Acai Bowls!
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Elizabeth B.
I am very excited about the changes taking place at Feed. I had been there shortly after their opening, and was not impressed by the food at all. I am glad I gave it another chance this past Saturday night. The food AND service was fantastic!! My party started with the 3 spreads that came with the homemade crackers. I t was a huge improvement from before, much more flavor and texture. We then had the ahi with an Asian flair, the roasted chicken on mixed grains,and the salmon. All the dishes were nicely presented and YUMMY! The waitress was super nice, attentive, and informative.....I wish i could remember her name . We were all super full but got the lemon tart to share anyway......it was delicious with just the right amount of tartness. It is hard to believe it was sugar and gluten free!, The vibe in the pretty place was hip and cool and we all had great time!, I will definitely go back......maybe even try one of those cocktails I saw everyone else getting
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Elijah M.
We were seated 45 minutes after the reservation time. Only after complaining twice to the hostess did they offer to fix the situation. They realized two separate tables could be pushed together to make enough room, what a novel idea. Seems to be the same type of service issue others are complaining about. Food was OK. Nothing an amateur chef couldn't put together in their kitchen. Very bland and a bit overpriced.
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Annie G.
My first sisters trip to LA in years, and we went to this place because we enjoy organic and local grown produces. And this place is by far what we've expected. The Salmon is sooooo tender and flavorful !! Staffs are very nice and friendly ~ tri-tips are delicious as well. Over all, this is one place I'll definitely visit again !
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Maciej S.
Really healthy and good organic food. They have really good shots of juice - Try the HOT SHOT. I had a chicken salad sandwich and it reminded me of how my mom would make the chicken salad. Came with a nice small side of greens with a light vinaigrette.
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Alice H.
I don't usually write reviews, but I felt like I had to after my experience at FEED. My boyfriend and I went here on Friday night and had such a wonderful evening full of amazing food, fantastic drinks, and friendly service. We were quickly seated at the bar and had the incredible Matt Biancaniello whip up some unusually creative, yet delicious cocktails. We had a cranberry/cumin drink, sage and pickle drink, and pine infused bourbon. All were mind blowing! For food we ordered the turnip soup, octopus, and the porkbelly breakfast starter. They were each seasoned and prepared perfectly! All are definite must-haves. Next time we want to try the corn and the short ribs. I'm so surprised this place has such low reviews. We will definitely be back!
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Priscilla C.
Had a lovely meal at the bar. Great staff including Megan who is super cool and guided our ordering choices well. Delicious spicy white bean soup - fun place to be - will. Definitely come back for more...
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Stephanie A.
Once we were seated at the bar, we were forgotten about. We didn't have a waiter for a good 15 minutes, until we flagged someone down to help us out. We got water glasses and then no water. My friend ordered an ice coffee and didn't get it till close to the end of our meal. We ordered a yummy salad that we were both happy about and a cauliflower spread that tasted literally like nothing. A bland, white, cold thing of mush. We were really disappointed and sent it back for a better tasting sunchoke spread instead. The interior is pretty and everything on the menu sounded really great. I'm hoping they iron out the wrinkles as they get more situated. I'd come back here in a couple months to see if things improve. They have the potential, but it's just not there yet.
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Alissa W.
I too really wanted to like Feed. The promise of cashew dressing over spinach with portobello sounded rich and satisfying. It was neither. The plate arrived and I felt sad. My salad reminded me of an airport meal. Dry, dull leafs flying all over the plate. Totally disconnected from the dish. And the taste was odd, unfamiliar, somewhere between "been in the fridge too long" and "foreign country." Very foreign. We also ordered the salad with a $10 side of 2 bits of salmon. It was just so strange and tasteless. Not planning on going back. I'll take my money to AXE.
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Patricia S.
As other reviewers have stated, the ambiance is fabulous, a truly well decorated venue. However, I ordered chicken and it was, well, mushy. So they replaced it, again it was equally mushy. Tasted as though it had been frozen, sort of defrosted and then put on a rotisserie. Or as another reviewer stated, perhaps it was boiled? I was charged for the meal though I only ate the vegetables. I won't be going back.
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Brian S.
This is an excellent restaurant for people who enjoy healthful, quality foods and craft cocktails. The menu is not for every occasion. If you want rich, decadent foods, there are plenty of other options on AK. The vibe is great and not nearly as stuffy as what you might expect from the location. This was perhaps the nicest surprise. And my bartender (Megan, I think) was wonderful. Little known fact - they start serving alcohol at 8 am on weekends.
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Linda C.
First-time customers on a late Sunday evening (had read a restaurant review in the L.A. Times). Found the host staff welcoming and the wait staff friendly and attentive. Enjoyed our meals: a daily special (salmon salad) and regular menu item (roast pork loin bowl). As one of the other reviewers mentioned, the concept of using local farmers market ingredients is a good one to support and this can add to the cost of the food. We will definitely return! [P.S. It was good to read another reviewer's explanation for the lack of salt--as a young-at-heart individual trying to stay off the blood pressure meds, this is great to know! Lately, I find most restaurant food is over-salted to appeal to what we Americans have become used to accepting as flavorful."]
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Sharon T.
Love the decor, service and food. I had the beet salad and a glass of Persecco. Outstanding.
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Kristi S.
Super disappointing experience. My boyfriend and I were looking to have a nice dinner in the Venice area after a fun day out. Unbeknown to us we chose the wrong place to dine. From the second we walked in we were treated like second class customers. The hostess asked if we had reservations which when replied "no" were directed to the bar without a question of weather we wanted to wait for a table or even a wait time. Upon sitting down at the bar the server profiled us immediately and assuming we were not there for the whole dining experience. Even after we ordered two specialty drinks and a sampler of their appetizer spreads he still assumed we would be ordering the lower cost "build your own bowls" rather than the entrees. Wanting some suggestions on my entree choice I asked the server what the sauce's tasted like and received the response from the server "the sauces taste like what they are". That was really the straw that broke the camels back my mouth just dropped open with shock. The food itself was fairly bland as well as the sauces and not worth the money itself. 90 dollars later, along with the stuck up service and bland food we paid the check and promptly left. The next day my experience doubled with an upset stomach and a quick sprint to the restroom.
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Bane H.
We wanted to love this place but the food was not good - practically inedible. The ambiance was nice but the tables were very close together that we could easily hear the conversations on both sides. Service was okay. The staff felt slightly unauthentic but that is not surprising considering the food was so bad :(. Will definitely not return.
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Nikolai L.
This place is a joke. I had the most bland lukewarm chicken on a bed of mixed slop. There is no effort on the desert. I got the most unappealing cobbler that came cold and didn't come with any ice cream or garnishes or anything. That's fine at a cheap restaurant, but not at an expensive dinner place like this. Also, I'm sick of pretentious places that don't serve soft drinks. Oh you can serve alcohol, which I heard is great for your liver, but a little sugar is too much!
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Roberto V.
I know they just got started, and I am trying to be kind in this review. I know how hard it is to open a restaurant. But...it's not an excuse for the experience I just went through. And if you need more time to get your sh*t together...then TRAIN YOUR STAFF... so that you DO IT RIGHT when you open. - Slooooooooooow service and with an attitude. - Food is good...but not amazing - The baked goods are dry. Stay away. - The Decor makes you feel like you're in Beverly Hills...catering to a very different audience than the Venice locals. I don't know... maybe I had high expectations for such a goddy structure on in my favorite neighborhood.
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Saul C.
Nice looking restaurant with really bland/boring tasting food. Even the dessert had no taste... Drinks were good though, but not great. Truly, the only thing that really stood out was my server Megan aka Spike. She was so amazing and fun and might actually be worth me going back for... but besides her, the place is in trouble. My prediction: No way they get out of the first year there without changing menus (again) and the chefs... the food is so forgetful. Maximum praise to Spike!
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Robyn J.
We made reservations and sat on the patio the service was wonderful, unpretentious atmoshere and helpful staff. I couldn't believe I was in Venice! The hostess was friendly, our server seemed happy to be there and was helpful, the food came out quickly even though it was the lunch rush and when asked where the bathroom was the busser walked me to it - unbelieveable service standard. This followed by amazing food we split two macro bowls salmon and pork and 2 juices beet/ cabbage and pressed apple, the portions were good sized and the Salmon cooked to perfection. I ate everything and surprisingly did not feel weighted down. Wonderful experience!
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Pat S.
i am not a vegan, but I love eating fresh organic food, and I do not eat red meat, so I was excited to try the new restaurant on the street, Feed Body & Soul. We went first for breakfast. We both got the "Exception." It includes a roasted egg, some low fat cottage cheese, a few small slices of avocado, and a few small wedges of orange. Whatever, the ingredients don't sound that exciting, but I know in the hands of a great chef things magically are transformed. The problem was the hemp seed and pepper didn't do much for this conglomeration of mediocrity. I saw no skill here, and about $2.00 worth of food on a $9.00 plate. We would not be stopped. They were very nice, so we decided to give lunch a try. A few days later we went back and got Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwich, and a Rotisserie Salmon Sandwich. The content was better, but basically it was really bland.. and for $12 and $14 it just wasn't worth it for us. Others may love it. People have different tastes. I respect that. But we will not be going back.
(1)
Alex S.
I really liked this place! I must have gone on a good night, or had a bit more patience while they worked out the kinks.....but the service was awesome and the food was great! Started with the Moscow mules......actually a few, so so good. Had a trio of salads, butternut squash was by far my favorite. I had the chx salad and the leek soup, tasty but would have loved a bit of a kick in the chi salad...but still tasty. Date had the salmon bowl....yummy! Im coming back for my birthday. Loved the decor and super loved not feeling bad cause I pigged out on healthy food. It's a keeper for me! Took a friend for lunch last week. Not sure what happened, food was really bland? Don't change the menu, food was great before. Hostess could have cared less about us, but waitress was really nice. I'll try it again but I know my guest hardly touched his food and I felt really bad.
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Brian A.
Unlike some of the reviews, I actually felt the food was good, healthy, and left you not wanting to take a nap. The one beef I had with this place is the beers and wines are overpriced compared to other places. I ordered my usual belgium beer, but got a $16 tab for it...for beer? Otherwise the bar is a cool place to have lunch and enjoy the great design. I hope they stay afloat.
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Ina S.
Pretentious ! Over priced! meager portions! Refused to pay $5/$7 for a cup of coffee, One visit is enough!!!!! Zero stars is my review but this site insists a star rating
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Manette M.
Love this place! The wide open doors beckon you to enter, and before you realize it, you are surrounded by music that is so pure and inviting, you have no choice but to stay. The duo was a beautiful woman named Ashley (who has the voice of an angel, similar to Joni Mitchell but is clearly her own) and a wonderful guitar player. Simple, elegant and delightful. We were able to carry on a conversation, enjoy the music, and savor small bites all at the same time. The restaurant has the most beautiful decor, high ceilings, a killer bar, and best of all, original delicious food! We took delight in the salmon salad, the thai chicken skewers that had an outrageous sauce with a nice kick to it, and japanese peppers that were cooked to perfection. The wine selection was excellent too. Service was friendly and prompt - what a wonderful evening out! We will definitely be returning! Thank you! The place changed management just over a year ago, and clearly this owner knows what he's doing ...
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Nicole A.
The staff was really nice and attentive. I cam here for DineLA's Restaurant Week, so I ate off the DineLA special menu, but the same items were included on the normal menu for a lot more $$. The food was very good for the deal we got ($35 for a salad, entree, and dessert) but when you look at the prices on the normal menu, it made the food seem much less appealing. I would probably have spent close to $60 on my meal without the special, and that's just something I can't justify. Plus the drinks were expensive (as all places on AK are), like $13 for my small cocktail. The atmosphere was cool (it looks like in the summer they have an roll-back cover on the back area so it's outdoors, and it's a fairly large restaurant. But the place was REALLY empty for a Thursday night on Abbot Kinney. Walking by other restaurants that were packed, made me wonder why Feed was so empty. Unfortunately I don't think this place will be here more than another year.
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Mike S.
i love this place... good vibe, great food, great drinks. mikey the bartender is on top of his game and knows how to create some amazing cocktails. i would suggest stopping by and checking it out, you won't be disappointed.
My absolute favorite place!!! The other night had just been one of those nights where everything went wrong then I finally got home with my take-out from feed and they had forgotten my salmon on my bowl, I called and 5 minutes later the head chef showed up at my doorstep with the salmon and a box of cookies for me! Now that's above and beyond service in my book!
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Jody R.
The ambience looked so inviting but this restaurant is the worst place I have ever in my life eaten at. The coffee was muddy and disgusting and the waitress rolled her eyes when I asked for milk - only almond milk. Alright. I get it, but with coffee. Then the food came and what looked so deliciously described on the menu was disgusting....how can you go wrong with beet salad. Or Eggs and steak. It was unbelieveably bland and over priced The waitress kept talking loudly and complaining about customers (we were seated in the patio area) -- we should have known better. Right at the front are words describing the restaurant - who uses a word like rightous? Really. How about delicious, friendly, but no, it was incredibly prententious.
(1)
Stephanie L.
Popped in for dessert and coffee and couldn't be happier. Had no idea about the menu or the previous yelp reviews. We dove into Lemon tart, mixed berry pie, and the cookie plate and were very happy. Delicious flavors enhanced by natural sugars so subtle and not overly sweet. Servers and hostess were terrific. Will gladly return.
(4)
Barbie G.
I have never felt compelled to write a review of a restaurant before today. Feed is a beautiful space with a lovely patio. I questioned why it was completely empty on Abbot Kinney street fair day as all of the other restaurants and bars were packed. I wasn't questioning after our meal however. The waiter was snarky and condescending when taking our order. He gave my friend shit over the temp she wanted her salmon. Really? I let out an audible, "woah!" When he started to cop an attitude. In any event, thankfully that was the last we saw of him as he disappeared into the ethers of a empty restaurant. The food was underwhelming. I ordered the house speciality of crab cakes (was corrected by the waiter, crab cake SALAD. Ok dude) which consisted of three slightly larger than a quarter sized flavorless crab cakes on an unseasoned bed of greens. My friends salmon was undercooked, ironic due to the shitty response of the waiter regarding temperature. The portions were tiny. For 20 bucks, throw down some grown up sized crab cakes and for 26 bucks, give my friend a piece of salmon that is decent sized. We just wanted out. We asked several people for our check and finally the manager came thirty minutes later, she comped the salmon. With one Bloody Mary each, the bill was still $120 for four sans the salmon. Thank God the food trucks were on Abbot Kinney because we were still starving afterward. I have NEVER stiffed a waiter before either. We left no tip due to his crappy attitude and snide responses to our questions. There are so many great places to eat on Abbot Kinney no wonder this place is empty.
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J I.
I strongly DO NOT recommend the restaurant Feed on Abbot Kinney! We went there bc my sister has major food allergies, they 'specialize' in being all organic, they gave her a salad that had cranberries in it (she is highly allergic) wasn't on the menu, waitress said it was goji berries, then my sister asked her to double check to find out and yes, they were cranberries - needless to say my sister had a terrible allergic reaction! Thankfully she had her meds w her. Terrible experience and awful customer service. They still made us pay the bill. Stay away!!!
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Martha M.
So disappointing. Let's start with the name. Trying to put words to the feeling of Venice just doesn't work. Feed Body + Soul is the equivalent of Gant moving in across the street. Next the decor: more Beverly Hills than Abbot Kinney. And most stunning: the food. I ordered the bowl with grains (quinoa, lentils, wild rice) and the pork roast the waiter suggested, and a squash sauce. Not sure if they are trying to rip off Axe's outstanding lunch bowl, but this SO did not work for me. The slabs of pork were beige and unappetizing, made worse by the orange sauce. I brought a friend who barely touched her "bowl." They felt pre-assembled. Finally the service: the overzealous waiter interrupted us every time we hit the punch line of a joke, or the point of a story. His timing, or lack of it, was uncanny. I was so looking forward to having a healthy and elegant lunch spot around the corner. Please try a different chef, we all love delicious healthy food, I just didn't find it here.
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Dan A.
went with friends for a birthday dinner. Gorgeous space and cool atmosphere but so terribly overpriced for pretty boring and equally bland food. Although the hostess was definitely lovely, there was an air of pretentiousness among the other staff. I'd MAYBE go for a drink (old fashioned was OK) but I won't be eating here again.
(1)
Peter D.
A great dining experience on all fronts!! I really wonder if some of these negative people went to the same place as I did. Everything was truly superb in taste, presentation and service. We were seated at the bar which I highly recommend if its just two of you. This was on a crowded friday night with no reservations which seem like a stroke of luck on our part. We started by ordering two masterful created margaritas that tasted curiously strong right down to the last drop. :) I highly recommend the We both totally loved the kale salad that had wonderful slices of apple and lemon artfully sprinkled throughout. The squash ravioli appetizer was also very delicious in a amazing cream sauce. Our waiter guided us the whole evening which is my personal favorite way to din. Our entrees were chosen from the chef's preset recommendations (Chicken Bowl and a Pork Bowl) and they did not disappoint. I've been raving to all my friends and co-workers that "Feed" is the new must try restaurant on the westside.
(5)
Edward B.
What is this place thinking. The food was not eatable. Wait staff doesn't have it together. But that was understandable for a new place. But the food was extremely bad. Get it together for the prices they are charging.
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Shaun W.
It will be a great restaurant when someone else takes over the location. Food was marginal, service was ok.
(1)
Sophia B.
Amazing service! Great, healthy menu. I hope they add more options soon!
(4)
Anjali R.
This was the second time I dined at Feed. The first time I only had drinks- well a delicious fruity smoothie. I was glad that there were a lot of healthy options for me since I skipped out on my regular serving of veggies earlier in the day. Megan who is a very friendly server at the bar offered great suggestions that went along with some of my dietary restrictions and preferences. The white bean soup was to die for and the butternut squash salad and also the salmon app were fresh and yummy. The pear almond dessert was gluten free and you couldn't tell. You should check it out
(5)
Athena E.
Smoothies and juices are awesome. Farm to table with mostly organic ingredients. I welcome healthy and conscious food choices on this street.
(5)
Kelly V.
nice atmosphere, but the food has a surprising lack of flavor. i had a pork sandwich, which was supposed to have a balsamic fig and mustard spread, neither of which i was able to find. there was something resembling the two mixed together on the sandwich, but what about balsamic fig, mustard and pork on fresh grain bread should read ZERO flavor and layers of dry on dry on dry?? All i wanted to do was slather mayo all over it to make it edible. my friend had one of the bowls which came out very colorful, but his was also curiously devoid of flavor. i understand doing the whole "organic healthy" thing, but there is NOTHING wrong with a little seasoning. some places do it right, this place does not.
(2)
J. H.
I've been here twice, so far, in the mere month or so that it's been open. Very tasty, healthy, imaginative cuisine, served by a nice, professional staff in an attractive setting. They even have a lot of organic alcohol beverages!
(5)
John M.
We were excited to try Feed but disappointed by the experience. The food ranged from mediocre to pretty good. The service was a complete disaster. We arrived around 7:30 on a Thursday evening. They were full but not bursting at the seams. We said that we would be happy to eat at the bar rather than wait the estimated thirty minutes for a table. We were told that a few patrons at the bar were just finishing up and they would seat us shortly. After a while, we saw the busboy clean and reset two adjacent seats at the bar. They sat empty - for a while I assumed they must be holding it for someone who had put their new in before us. But after ten minutes or so I pointed out to the hostess that there were two empty seats just sitting there while we were waiting. She seemed surprised, but the. Seated us there. The bartender was very friendly in welcoming us, asking if we wanted water. We said that we did. He then wandered off and never brought our water. (The bar is not that large, and there certainly were not an overwhelming number of people for him to serve.) i got up and got some water from a busboy. Eventually the bartender returned and took our drink orders - without apologizing or mentioning that he had never brought the water. He then wandered away again, spending about ten minutes at the other side if the bar without looking our way. He eventually brought one of our drinks but not the other. We reminded him we were still waiting for a pot of tea and he promised to bring it. He also took our food orders. The food arrived fairly promptly. Still no tea, though. We reminded him again, and this time he went and started it (it arrived about halfway through the meal.) My companion's veggie sandwich was tasty. My three-salad combo was fine, but each salad was so bland that they were virtually indistinguishable. We did appreciate that everything was clean and light-tasting. All in all, we would consider going back were it not for the consistently poor service. Maybe after they have been open a few months they will have their act more together. If you are in the mood for clean, healthy food it is a decent choice (aside from the service issues). A bit overpriced for what you get, but not appreciably more so than anything else on Abbot Kinney.
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Johanny S.
My friends had a bad experience with service and somewhat bland food their first time at FEED, but wanted to give it another chance, so we decided to have lunch there on Sunday. All I can say is that not only was the service TERRIBLE, the food was totally bland and barely edible. We waited 20 minutes for someone to bring us water, and only got it after we called someone over and asked them for it. There were so many things wrong with this experience that I don't know where to begin. 1. They took orders from several tables that were seated after us. 2. Finally, after noticing that we were sitting there for 25 minutes, a manager came over and took our order on a post it. 3. They brought our drinks out one at a time, every few minutes. My friend ordered a beer and had to ask for it three times. We asked the waitress what the delay was with his drink - she leaves to bring it right over, comes back 5 minutes later to reconfirm what he had ordered, because she had no idea. After all that, she decided it was too much for her to get a bottle of beer and bring it over, because she never came back. After over 15 minutes, and us asking AGAIN, another manager brought over his beer. 4. Salt and pepper couldn't help the pea soup -- It was straight up baby food. Everything else was mediocre at best. Yeah, won't be going back.
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Brian M.
drive by this place everyday to work and I was so excited to try it. I normally do a quick review search for a new restaurant...but this place looked soooo nice!!! So my fiance and I finally go. Walk in Sunday and the place is dead..including the personalities. It was empty and there were several people there that seemed really indifferent to our business. We were seated and the fun began. The waiter took a good long time to wait on us and after a quick drink order scurried back to the bar to speak to her close friend about a ratchet sounding relationship ...OH MY ratchet on Abbott Kenny ...well you know hipster ratchet...sorry I was reviewing. Ok so the server was condescending and made me feel like a dumb a** for asking what she would select. I was on the fence ...the tri tip or the swordfish...she says "well that is really not comparable so not sure what to say" Maybe some knowledgeable about your menu. So I went with the swordfish and my fiance ordered the chopped salad. We started with the pickled vegetables. So the vegetables were good and the water was good (cucumber flavored I think). After that the Food got awful. Chopped salad, great selection of veggies ...drowned in dressing.... gross. Fish was blackend ...now this is where I was put off....the fish came with yakisobi (sp?) noodles and little mushrooms with some broth ...kind of a weird cold pho ..but not nearly as delicious. Noodles were ok but back to the fish ...there is a difference between blackend and burnt. The "Executive Chef" seemed to miss the mark here. When I left the fish sit and politely talked to my fiance, our server approached and said "oh did you not like it" I told her the burnt taste permeated and I did not care for it. I am not the guy to send something back I will just not eat it and most likely not go back to that location. She took the dish back and came back out and said "Well the chef wishes you would like it, that is the way it is supposed to be prepared. Look the place is beautiful but get your kitchen in order the food just plain sucks ...don't get defensive just fix it.
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Heather W.
The menu is interesting, the food is okay, but our waiter ruined the experience. He was surly, almost contemptuous of us. When I mentioned I was allergic to sesame, he sneered back well just don't order anything with sesame. Duh! If you have an allergy to sesame, you know it can be hidden in many healthy recipes, whether sesame seeds or oil. So I ordered the organic kale salad, and I specifically asked if that had sesame, he checked and came back and said no. Well guess what it had sesame and i nearly got very ill. When I mentioned it. he said oh sorry. SORRY??? He didn't even offer to remove ti from our bill. Then I asked if they had bloody marys, a standard brunch cocktail. He said he didn't know. He came back and said no, so I said fine, I wouldn't have anything to drink. Then we got the bill and I was charged $12 for something with vodka. When I pointed it out, again, he said sorry. Yes, I was sorry too but glad i inspected my bill. Even if the food was great, after that experience I won't be going back.
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J M.
Terrible with a capital T. Let's start with the decor. A hugely expensive makeover/fit-out that shows no "body and soul". Nothing organic or healthful about the physical experience. From the layout of the space to the bad artwork they could not have made more bad decisions regarding their decor. Onto the food-awful. The menu is ridiculously complicated and long. Our meals were tasteless and presented poorly. We wanted to be forgiving knowing they had just opened but when the host approached us and asked us how it was and we explained-NOT GOOD-there was little interest shown. I feel this restaurant is trying to ride on the wave of the local, healthful food movement - trying to cash in without providing anything unique or really worthwhile. I am convinced that any "5 star" review for this restaurant has been posted by the owners unless a vegetable / grain bowl with a dessertspoon of grains and a pile of mushy vegetables with an over salted lashing of some creamy sauce is your idea of "5 star" vegan food. The bell tolls for our Venetian culinary world if this Encino hybrid takes hold.
(1)
Alison W.
We waited for months in anticipation of the restaurant opening and SO wanted it to be great. But, sadly, we were let down. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and the staff very friendly and welcoming. The food, however, was nowhere near as good as Gjelina, MB Post, Akasha, Tar and Roses and similar restaurants we frequent. We went for breakfast and were disappointed that so many menu items were based around grains. This is not a restaurant for the Paleo crowd, at least not as far as breakfast is concerned. I opted for The Exception, apparently named because it's the only menu item that contains dairy. It was a bowl of low fat cottage cheese, with a boiled egg on top, a few orange segments and a couple of slivers of avocado. It was the most disappointing breakfast I've ever had. There was no flavor at all. It was bland and boring. Even a garnish of mint would have been welcomed to at least add some flavor. For the $9 the dish cost, we could have gone down the street to GTA and ordered 2 breakfast sandwiches. My husband ordered the Mexican Bowl with poached eggs. It had more flavor than my dish was but was basically just a bowl of quinoa, chick peas and squash with poached eggs on top. When we got home, I had to make him another breakfast since he was still hungry. The final item we ordered was a large pot of coffee. It only rendered one and a half cups of coffee for $7. I had the full cup and my husband had to make do with just half a cup. We would have preferred an espresso drink but they don't offer any, probably because the menu is basically dairy free. Still, we really want to like this restaurant and appreciate all the thought that went into it so we'll go for dinner in a couple of days and will, hopefully, have a more satisfying experience.
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Jaycee P.
I really like the food here and agree that the service has gotten much better since they opened! If you're a fan of great, healthy food served with alcohol, this place is for you, too. I live in the neighborhood and know that many locals feel the place has attitude or appears too upscale, fancy/schmancy for what they're serving; I would recommend that they leave their doors open to the street so people are compelled to go in and check it out. With the doors closed, it does look like a snooty restaurant which it is not! And an open window or two (or put windows that open in) would make it more attractive during the day (the patio is too far back to draw customers in; it just seems like the restaurant is constantly empty when you look in the window...). I would give four or five stars if they could draw more people in during the day... right now it feels a little bit like a ghost town and not breezy enough for a beachy meal. But potential is there!
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Ethan K.
The food is of some of the highest quality that you can find in the area. A lot of people say the food is bland, but there is good reason for that. The entire concept is to be as healthy as possible, so they do not season it. However, they do give you salt, pepper, and sauces to put on your meal as you see fit. I love white bread and dairy, but the gluten free options at Feed are edible, and I just avoid ordering coffee. The cocktails are amazing as well, and the good people at Feed went so far as to only use organic liquor and beer/wine. The atmosphere of the restaurant is elegant enough to ward off most of the hipsters that have infected the Abbot Kinney area as well, which is a big plus for me (and why I choose to go there over other, more well known restaurants on the street). The service has been great every time I've gone, and the wait staff is always happy to exchange something you might not like for another item on the menu. I've had the pleasure of speaking to the owner a couple of times while eating there, and it is clear to me that Feed is the reflection of her lifestyle and something that she's wanted to do for a long time, and not just another restaurant trying make money off the new trend of eating healthy and being gluten free; which makes me want to support this new local business. It is one of my favorite places to eat lunch or dinner (I just can't do breakfast without bacon or scrambled eggs or coffee) and I definitely plan on become a long time regular.
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Todd G.
Terrible, terrible brunch, which is a shame considering the lovely location and welcoming entry that immediately heightens expectations for a good if not excellent meal. Since we had not eaten there before, I asked the waitress for a recommendation. Actually, I asked what folks seemed to really enjoy. The question stumped her. She finally blurted out the turkey sandwich. You'd think given the healthy menu choices, this would not have been the first choice. Nevertheless, I ordered the turkey sandwich. Prior to that, though, I ordered a medley of pickled veggies - beets, cauliflower and cabbage. Only cauliflower was served. When I asked about the other ingredients, the cauliflower was replaced my a mash of fermented beets and whatnot that was supposed to be what I ordered. Bottom line: the new starter was absolutely tasteless. Tasteless! Can you imagine. And the waitress was indifferent. She was also indifferent to the fact that she was clearing dishes from other tables and then serving food without washing her hands, as were other waitstaff. Does that bother anyone but me? Do I really need the germs from the people two tables over? Anyway, my sandwich came - minus the promised aioli - and I was never asked if I wanted a choice of the day's side or a salad, as the menu offered. I received a dry salad, and I wondered where the dressing was - I mean what is salad if not a promise of delicious dressing? You know where the dressing was? Under my sandwich. The entire bottom half of the sandwich was drenched in some kind of lemon dressing. Not great on the turkey sandwich. She also forgot my daughter's soda until the end, the sparking water had no sparkle - it was totally flat - as was the homemade soda, etc. My wife's shrimp salad - one of the specials - had only three shrimp for $20. SKIMPY. I saw a neighboring table send back the their drinks and another table complain about the crackers that came with the three spreads. A friend of mine ate there about two months ago and said it did not live up to the looks. We disregarded that review, figuring the restaurant was new then and needed time to get its act together. Well, they've had time and unfortunately it seems this act needs a complete overhaul. I mean shame doing this kind of job between 3 Square, AXE, Gjelina and The Tasting Room. Owners should be ashamed.
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Rick F.
there are some truly false reviews on here. Especially the one by someone saying the bartender walked up and asked" are u going to order anything or not?"...there is no way that this occurred. i personally know the entire staff and I know the standards they are held to. yes the drinks take a bit if busy because they are all hand crafted and meausured exactly with only organic ingredients. And there was no way the bartender told her that it is RAW food and it isnt cooked. there is a Huge rotisserie right off the floor in the kithen and it is used for almost all the dishes. Its a shame that people will put false reviews on here to push their agenda in some way. You would hope that you could trust the people that take the time to write reviews on here. Feed is doing a great job in its first month or so since opening. Yes they have a few kinks that have already been worked out for the most part. But they are things you expect with a new restaurant. Good Job Feed!
(5)
Stephanie F.
Never again will we go against what other Yelpers have written. The short story: DO NOT EAT HERE. This place has fantastic ambience and looks GREAT from the sidewalk. Good curb appeal I guess you could say. We read the reviews before going in but decided that it couldn't be THAT bad if they had paid so much attention to detail to the lighting and making it look so inviting. Big mistake. The host wasn't all that friendly but whatever. We were seated in the back which wasn't quite as nice as the front but still nice and well-decorated. Our server couldn't have been nicer so I feel bad writing this review but maybe some smart person will read it and they will re-think their menu. It's awful. We ordered cocktails first. Great concepts on the cocktail menu. Poorly executed, however. They just didn't taste right. The same went for the food. The concept seems healthy and unique but the food was bland, boring, and not even plated well. I remarked to my husband that the food tasted like hospital cafeteria food. He agreed. We barely finished our food and yet, paid a premium for it. I hate to give this one star but I have to warn other customers not to eat here! It's terrible (except for the ambience/atmosphere which is awesome). I really do hope someone at the restaurant reads this. This place *could* be good but right now, it's just not even worth going there for a drink.
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Sonya T.
Was invited to their soft opening and really liked the warm decor and the food selections. Healthy, convenient, and offers adult beverages. Recently came back for lunch while shopping around Abbot Kinney and I still really like the restaurant. Good food that doesn't make you feel bogged down after your meal. I had the salmon sandwich and really liked the olive spread. Also had a taste of the chicken salad and the artichokes are really good. I've had the roasted beet salad, loved it. With cauliflower and yummy beets. I've also had their roasted pork tenderloin with butternut squash sauce, also very good. Solid sit down lunch place. Delicious drinks like the Moscow mule.
(3)
Estela C.
Food was good, service was meh. A restaurant experience should be about how you are greeted and treated as well. When we first showed up, the hostess was fighting with one of the servers, it was loud and weird for the hostess stand. Once seated, it took about 10 min to get our drink order in, 5-7 min after that to order our apps, then 10 min after that to put in our meal! Place is very pretty and dishes are unique. Wish they made their service priority.
(2)
Zachary U.
Just ok. The food is painfully straightforward. Their food purveyors are likely local (i.e. very fresh but needlessly pricey). The preparation and presentation were unimaginative and borderline droll. The kale salad tells you everything you need to know about Feed. Predictable LA fare, bending to the whim of current trends without initiating any of their own. The tomato jam on the AK Burger was the only saving grace for our meal last night. Cliche as it might be, the sauce *indeed* saved this dish. I do not recommend coming in later in the evening, especially if you're sensitive to middling service. We were seated deep in the sticks, and that message was received loud and clear. As you'll see from my other reviews, I am loathe to mention service, but we rather felt like bums last night, as we were indeed rushed out the door. Is ten pm too late for dinner in Abbott Kinney? Evidently so...
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Dennis C.
During the several days that I've stayed in the Venice area this is the first place I've come across that actually has properly cooked food in European fashion. Very spacious, tall ceilings, comfortable chairs, lots of light and a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended!
(5)
Janee G.
I love this place? Drinks are delic, food is awesome since they changed the menu awhile back. Worth a try!
(5)
F M.
Three stars is not because of what they are, but where they were and where they should be. Mind you, we haven't been here in a few months, but the amazing menu we remembered is sadly no more. The food is still good, albeit all the options that made this place awesome are no longer available and frankly the menu misses a few vegetarian options. Service and atmosphere are good, but if they expanded their menu to where it was this place could be awesome once again.
(3)
Iris C.
Our server Nicole was so sweet & helpful. Everything we ordered was extremely fresh. The salsa trio was by my favorite. Im generally not a pico de gallo kind of girl but this one was soooo flavorful. My & I had a few drinks with our meal & my favorite was the Wyld beer (extra pale ale) & Im not a big drinker. it was so fragrant with notes of citrus. If we had more time I wouldve had a few more. The seared Halibut was excellent because the seasonings used for the sear was awesome. Overall our meal was light, filling, & didn't make us feel heavy. This only down side is that I would love to see a meat starter on the menu. Would definitely come back again soon!
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Rebecca C.
I was apprehensive after reading the numerous bad reviews of mediocre food, but my experience (first time eating here) was a pleasant surprise. We had the warm beet appetizer, kale salad, brussel sprouts, regular burger, and the hanger steak. The burger was juicy and delicious, cooked to order. I'm looking forward to trying the spicy version. Hangar steak was cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful, perfectly complimented by sauteed peppers and a smoky sauce. The brussel sprouts, kale salad and beets were all tasty and well-prepared if not particularly imaginative. We went 6:45 so early but had plenty of room and the service was fast and friendly. Could be a better wine list. But overall, good food and ambience.
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Kristin C.
Yuck! If I'd known the salmon and risotto were going to come in a balsamic vinegar soup, I would have ordered something else. 40 minutes after ordering, the waiter put a plate in front of me that sloshed with vinegar. The salmon was fishy and raw - not meant to be raw - gross! My husband's chicken was flabby, also in a deep pool of vinegar and a little raw. The servers are okay. The ambiance is terrific. The live music - one solo guy - was very good and the stiff drinks are great too. The food is horrific! It's okay if you don't eat there. With Hal's and Joe's and Axe on the same street, why bother? They need a new chef.
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s s.
We were hoping to have dinner at Hal's tonight as it is where my husband and I met a couple of decades ago. Alas, they are closing tomorrow and the restaurant was packed. We decided to walk the boulevard and popped in at Feed. We had a great meal - my son had the burger, my husband the Caesar salad and the pasta carbonara and I had the kale salad and the flat iron steak. We were very happy with the food (very fresh ingredients) and the server, Tatiana, was terrific, appropriately attentive.
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Joshua P.
This ranks as possibly the WORST bar experience I've ever suffered though. If I could give this place -5 stars I would. I arrived to see some local music and ordered a beer. I asked the girl behind the bar to open a tab for me. She said she needed my card and placed it behind the bar as she handed me a beer. I never saw her again. I tried ordering a second one from one of the two beleaguered bartenders to no avail. They pretty much both kept to their sides of the bar which was impossible to get to due to the crowd. After around a 45 minute wait, I was able to catch the attention of a waiter who told me I needed to open a new tab with him to order and that I had to close the previous tab with the girl who disappeared. He said he'd find her to get it straight. Fast forward another 20 minutes, no beer. After some more confusion on their end, I finally get the second beer and tell them to close me out. During this ordeal, I'm commiserating with a couple of other guys who were complaining of the same atrocious lack of service. They said it was always the same even with a fraction of the crowd. Then, I looked at the receipt and realized they over charged me for an additional beer. I brought the matter up and the bartender told me he couldn't issue a refund since it "already went through". Here's where it gets interesting. The manager came over and I explained the situation. His solution was "Why don't you split the difference?" I refused to pay for anything I didn't order, especially considering the ridiculous wait and utter incompetence behind the bar. I told him to correct the amount and we would settle. At this point, most managers would be concerned with keeping a customer happy. Instead, this guy became totally belligerent (I believe the words were 'You're going to bust my balls over a beer?') and threatened to 86 me. The other two guys I was talking with who saw this all play out intervened and spoke on my behalf. In response, the manager turned on them with the same threat. After a few choice words from one of them, the Manager 86'd them. I told him I'd leave as soon as he gave me a corrected bill. He then ripped up my receipt, grabbed my beer and told the bartender to escort me out. No refund. Unbelievable and completely unacceptable! All I wanted was a couple of beers and to pay what I owed them. I guess that was worthy of getting 86'd in this ass hat's book. I'm sure since the charge "went through", I'll still have to contest it with my credit card company which I fully intend to do. I don't wish this treatment on anyone else. There are plenty of other places that know the basics of how to treat customers respectfully and properly.
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Stephanie G.
Very good food at very reasonable prices for Abbot Kinney. The melon and prosciutto salad was incredible! Also loved the beef skewers. The chicken meatball skewers were very good as well. The fingerling potatoes were rather tasteless and the sriracha sauce is too spicy, not enough cream base. A sriracha aioli would suit it much better. The eggplant app was bland and the breading was too much of a juxtaposition to the mush inside. The waiter was very nice and friendly, but a bit too touchy for our liking.. he kept rubbing my boyfriend's shoulder literally every single time he walked away from our table, so like 6 or 8 times. We enjoyed the food and the fact that the patio is dog-friendly and not as cramped as Gjelina, so we'll be back.
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Jay E.
I'd give this place 0 stars if possible. My girlfriend and I came her for lunch were greeted my a snobby hipster host who kept rolling her eyes at us. After seating us at the bar as we originally requested we promptly ordered mimosas which for three dollars a glass is rather make them myself at home. And after ordering food from a Rather short menu expecting quality over quantity was disappointed when the French toast was way too sweet for any human to consume as a whole. But all of this is minor compared to when I had to pay I received a check and dropped my card to the bartender only to come back to a charged card of about 18 dollars more than what the original check said....
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Dara S.
I had lunch here yesterday, I don't know if yesterday was just an off day for them or in general this place is a mess... They were very under staffed, only one waitress for the whole restaurant. Everything from ordering to getting food took slow, nothing to do with the waitress, this was the restaurant's fault. Salmon sandwich was very good, they have a lot of healthy options that all sound appealing. Their desserts are not good, I suggest getting food only.
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Rustie B.
This place has terrible service. My wife and I came in randomly and decided to have a beer. Besides the bartender being rude, another bartender poured himself a shot, grabbed some listerine from under the bar, swigged it and spit it back into the cup. Mind the fact that this is while he was still at the bar and in full view of everyone trying to enjoy themselves. I wish the health department had showed up at that very moment. I sure there were several more violations that would make people boycott this disgusting establishment...if you can even call it one. Gladly they provide bottled beer. If they had beer taps they would probably be crawling with bacteria. This places does even deserve one star.
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Brandon W.
We came down here on a first Friday. We were really happy to be seated fast, only to be let down by extremely slow service. Probably won't be coming back.
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Steve C.
Feed is a great space to entertain friends from out of town. They did a beautiful job with the interior. Service was good. However, the food was just okay and small portion size. I would probably come here for drinks and go to another restaurant on Abbot Kinney for food.
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Amanda D.
So I was excited we have a new restaurant open in the neighborhood. Now I have been there twice and this second time will be the last time I go there. The first time was not a busy day for the bar so we did find sitting and was able to talk to the bartender. The service is slow ( how long does it take to pour a glass of wine again?) but I am not complaining about that. I ask them whether they served cooked food, and the answer is a NO with lots of pride - they have to follow this RAW lifestyle ya know! ( so pretty much you will only get glorified salad and sandwich here) The first experience was OK. Came back again on a first Friday. Yes it was a little busier and a little later (perhaps closer to last call) but we were ignored by the bartender for a long time. When we asked for the menu, the dude was very impatient and soon after we were given the menu, he came back and said to my boyfriend " Hey man, are you order anything or NOT?" This really irritated me I am not going to lie. So word of advice: in order to avoid unnecessary stress and attitude. PLEASE DO NOT step in here. Because, after all, you are not begging them to spend money. GOOD LUCK with you FEED. This attitude is not how you jump start a business and even if people comes for curiosity for now, eventually it's gonna back fire on you.
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janae b.
I love this place! The ambiance is very nice, they have live music there on Wed. We had excellent food, drinks and service! Wine list has great choices, the cocktails were delicious. We shared the heirloom tomato salad, tuna tar tar and the Opa, which was the fresh catch of the day. Oh, and its all organic!!!
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Randi W.
FEED has potential.... for SURE - but needs to work a few things out.... On the positive: 1. Quality of FOOD - you can tell you are eating everything fresh, top grade, organic. etc. 2. Design - Beautiful design and atmosphere! 3. Service - everyone is extremely warm and attentive On the Negative: 1. Pricing... - it is VERY pricey for the amount of food you get, which is fine. IF the food is AMAZING. Which.. some dishes are and some dishes aren't. 2. Menu - the dinner menu needs to have a few more options on it. All the Entrees aren't overly compelling, I was hoping their bowls would be on their dinner menu but they are not. I have been twice - once for dinner, once for lunch. Lunch I had the Ahi Tuna sandwich - super simple, but tuna was TOP Grade Ahi. The sandwich was simple but great. A little aioli, greens, tuna, and multigrain bread, don't expect much for a side... its a handful of greens. My boyfriend had one of Acai Bowls and loved it! We went back for dinner and had the crackers and three spreads... (I am about to get really foodie picky...) The crackers were an "everything" cracker with tonnes of seeds and since the spreads were very subtley (made out of peas, cauliflower, etc) it overpowered the main focus of the appetizer - which were the spreads. I then had the arugula and squash salad - which was very enjoyable and tasty! (I posted a photo) as well as the smoked salmon appetizer. The Smoked Salmon appetizer was too salty... I am not sure if it was the salmon or the pickled vegetables that came with it. and again it came with the seed infested crackers. My boyfriend got the steak - which was so great. It was cooked perfectly and again the quality was Grade A. He noted it was such a substantial dish, both hearty and filling, but did not feel heavy.
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Hillary S.
Excellent craft cocktails, healthy choices and a fun, relaxed, chic environment. Rarely a wait for happy hour - love it here!
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Uwale M.
Vibrant flavors & the best jams. The kind of dining experience I'm always looking for. Plus, I ordered their Fresca Fizz Mojito and loved it. I have never enjoyed a mojito before, but I'm glad I gave theirs a try.
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Anony M.
Inattentive service - they don't want to take your order and when they do they barely want to honor your request - you want coffee hot? Then they ask if you want ice coffee or can wait for it to brew. Umm... how hard is it to boil water? Shouldn't they have hot water from one of those hot water dispensers? Had the Feed eggs benedict. It seemed ok at the time... then a few hours later not so much... Got a huge headache and food poisoning after. Whether it was food or not I wouldn't go back either way.
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Nancy M.
What a find... My husband, 11 year old daughter and I could not have been happier to chance upon this gem in Venice. We had decided to wing it for my husband's 53rd birthday dinner celebration, just leaving it up to chance when checking out the Blv...so glad we did! We hoped that it being a dead night for the restaurant biz (Wed), we would have no problem. This place epitomizes the casual style and flair of Abbott Kenney Venice. What first attracted us, beckoning us in from the street, was the beautiful decor (we could see when the front door was open and through the windows). Blue, the hostess, was a doll (she gave up a prime 5 top round table to make certain our birthday dinner was going to start off great--it did with this corner table) Ambiance was great...most beautiful lighting, bar, outdoor patio seating that appears to be the most popular (even though we preferred inside the restaurant...could not go wrong with either ). The owner (Robert Staats) is just charming, so friendly and anxious to make certain your visit is a memorable one. Checked in on our meal many times...we were spoiled Prepare yourself for a distinctive treat in whatever you order....all unique with combinations that you would never pair together and just delight you taste buds i.e their kale Salad with dried apricots, figs, and toasted sunflower seeds Also the beet salad with tangerines and walnuts was to die for! Loved loved loved the mussels in coconut milk. What a gem the restaurant is--don't miss it
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Madeleine G.
Feed is absolutely beautiful and the wait staff wonderful. The 6.00 bowl of nuts, spiced and warm, just amazing. The menu is small and simple. Valet parking, spacious and not crowded. Relatively expensive but you do have to pay for intimacy and luxurious surroundings.
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Bobbie W.
I so wanted to like this place but sadly, I just couldn't. I drove past it a few days ago and was curious to see what it was all about. After a little bit of research, I found out that it officially opened today so I stopped by with my co-workers for lunch. They're all about sustainable and local ingredients and focus on healthy options which is something I always love but the food was bland and the prices were pretty high. The interior of the restaurant is really cute. The outdoor patio is nice too and perfect for a sunny day like today. Our server was friendly but not as friendly to us as others. Everyone around us was asked how their experience was but not once did our server ask us. My coworker and I joked it's because she came with two Asians. That's besides the point. The two stars isn't for their lack of checking up on us, it's for the food. We started off with a selection of their daily spreads: artichoke, sweet potato and cauliflower. The spreads were served in three little cups and came with three ak-mak crackers. Three! I don't understand how they expect to give you so much spread and three little measly crackers. We had to ask for more crackers twice and each time they brought three each time. What's worse is that they charged us a dollar for the extra crackers! I can buy a box of ak-mak for a dollar! Don't be cheap with ak-mak crackers! It's tacky and such a huge turn-off. The cauliflower spread was a little bland but the consistency was good. The sweet potato had a really strong curry flavor but not bad. The artichoke was everyone's favorite and had the most flavor. I ordered the cauliflower sandwich and my co-workers got the pork sandwich and pork bowl with wheat berries/rice, ras al hanout and roasted yellow pepper sauce. My sandwich was extremely bland. It's definitely what I imagined from the description on the menu. It literally had no flavor. I had to use the cauliflower spread to jazz it up. The pork in the pork bowl was really tender and juicy. It was very well cooked and had a lot of flavor. The roasted yellow pepper sauce on top was also really good. The other items in the bowl were ok, a little on the bland side. I don't mind food that isn't too salty so when I say it's bland, it's bland. The pork sandwich wasn't too impressive either. There were huge mustard seeds but no mustard flavor. The sweetness of the balsamic fig spread overpowered everything else. We got both sandwiches on multigrain bread but we wished we'd gotten it on the buckwheat or pita. The sandwichs were so light that the thickness/flavor of the multigrain bread took over. We also tried the pineapple/vanilla soda which tasted like pineapple juice from a bar. I got a hint of vanilla but my coworker who ordered it said he couldn't taste it at all. Two drinks, two sandwiches, a bowl and a selection of spreads came out to $65 which is expected of this type of place but I'd rather go to GTA and spend the same amount of money for tastier food. Sadly, we all don't think we'll ever go back.
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Katharine C.
terrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible. just. don't. go. here. the worst service. the rudest service. the most terrible service. and the food sucks!!
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Devin S.
Absolutely fantastic bloody marrys. We sometimes stop here just for them! If you like yours spicy, ask for it a little more spicy, as these are usually very mild. They have a great covered back patio that lets in the breeze. All of the decor, even in the bathroom, looks wonderful. Their food was all a little boring to me. I dont really care if things are organic, local or healthy. I just want it to be good.
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A W.
This place is back on my favorite list for Venice cocktails and dining. Did a Sunday supper here with a couple of friends out on the patio. Ordered 5 small plates between us. Each one was delicious and worked perfectly together. Our waiter was on his game with a calm friendly attitude and great wine suggestions. Prices were reasonable, especially for Abbot Kinney, which has recently turned into a scene. We paid half what we would have at tasting kitchen or axe. Lots of choices for vegetarians considering it is a meat and fish spot. Lovely environment with choice of bar, dining room, or patio dining--love each of them. Clean bathrooms. I will return.
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Tessa C.
Love the interior and the concept. The food unfortunately as tempting as it seems on the menu is subpar. There are lots of vegetarian items on the menu, but all very bland tasting. I tried the roasted cauliflower sandwich. Bleh. The cauliflower tasted boiled not roasted and it was an awkward bland sandwich to eat. Chunks of cauliflower would drop out with every bite. I also got the salmon salad - it was overdressed so the greens were wilted and there were tiny pieces of smoked salmon in the salad. Total disappointment.
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CatwomanRoar M.
Went for Brunch/Lunch Food: B 1. Chicken Salad Sandwich (sub'd the bread for greens) - B+ 2. Soup of the season - A Food is good (solid, but not "wow"). Small portions.... menu looks good, but doesn't quite deliver Atmosphere: Good Vibe - Sat in back - kind of a tented outdoor seating. Good place to go w/ the girls..... great brunch mimosa-ish like drinks, grazing food while catching up on a nice day. Service: A little on the slow side, but we weren't in a rush, so no biggie.
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Heidi N.
Very meat oriented place. Nice setting, seating allows you to have a bit of personal space. Unique for Abbott Kinney. Service is acceptable but food takes a long time. Plan on 1/2 an hour for a salad to get to you.
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Allen M.
Nice! Our reservation was handled efficiently. We were greeted very warmly and seated promptly in the table of our choice in the beautiful patio area. Every dish we had was delicious and served by a friendly and professional staff from the lemon basil sparkling soft drink to the buckwheat noodles and the baby back ribs to the toasted almond gelato. All around this was an excellent dining experience I would recommend to anyone and we look forward to our next meal here.
(5)
Rodney L.
Great bar service. Great cocktails top service. We ate at the bar. Food was good! Vibe was great!
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Laura M.
Liked the atmosphere. Very cute space on Venice, a lot of natural light. I like that it's an organic place. I came here to look at their cocktail program but wasn't too impressed in that area.
(3)
Violet K.
Slow service but one guy was nice. Bloody Mary is really good but Margarita was not very tasteful, especially for the price. I liked the outside seating area, reminded me of a chic cafe in Europe.
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Liz F.
Like others have said, I really don't get the negative and blah reviews about this place. At all. Was vacationing in LA last week, and was wandering Abbott Kinney on a Saturday afternoon. Saw this place, and decided it was about time for a Bloody Mary. Wandered in, was greeted very nicely by Chris, who was one of the bartenders on shift. He found some seats for my friend and I, made us some KILLER Bloodies, and we passed a few enjoyable hours at the bar, being entertained and treated wonderfully by Chris and one of his colleagues, Niall (sp?). We had such a good time, that we promised to come back later in the week for happy hour. True to our word, we went back a few days later - we meant to get there for happy hour, but missed it. The bar was full, so we sat at a high-top nearby, and were greeted enthusiastically by Niall. We were looking for some cocktails and dinner this time around. We both ordered the Fresca Fizz with Ketel One Citroen instead of the rum (neither one of us are rum fans). It's basically a strawberry basil mojito, and I'm not sure what the real recipe tastes like, but the modified version we got was incredible. (So much so that I had 3). We also ordered the hummus, beef skewers, blistered shishito peppers, and the grilled pork chop. All of the food was delicious! While we were there, the staff was very attentive, but never overbearing. Perfect timing on checking to see if we needed refills, etc. The manager, Blue, came over and chatted with us, and it was a lovely chat about the area and the restaurant. We really enjoyed both times we visited here, and I'm just bummed that we didn't get to go back one last time to see Chris like we promised (sorry, Chris!). I'll definitely be adding this to my list of places that are "must-do's' when I'm in LA.
(5)
Eka D.
This place is Way under rated! Best burger I've ever had. No joke. The bustle sprouts are to die for & the Thai chicken skewers are moist, tender & seasoned to perfection. Service was on point & setting was beautiful. No idea why it's rated so poorly on Yelp??!
(5)
Jason T.
Excellent small plates, solid wine selections by the glass and our server Adolphus provided exemplary hospitality. I highly recommend the brussel sprouts as well as the Indian spiced cauliflower, both of which were prepared to perfection, an uncommon feat. The back patio with bench seating makes for a lively and close knit community dining experience.
(5)
Hrsegirl H.
I love this place! It was my first time here and the food was amazing, awesome service, and gorgeous ambiance. Our waiter was Adolphus and he was such a great waiter. He gave lots of suggestions that turned out delicious! We ordered the cauliflower, beets, pork chops, and Brussels sprouts. Highly recommend this place !
(5)
Chris M.
Decided to go out to a nice dinner blind this evening. Just randomly picked Feed. Beautiful decor is the first obvious thing you notice. Upon being seated, server took a great deal of time to greet us. Followed by a wait for cocktails. Beet salad special was an 11 on a scale of 1-10. Shishito peppers and green beans just okay. Tuna crostini delicious. As for entrees the salmon with risotto was good not great. The pork chop was fantastic. Service through the remainder of the meal was again non existent. Finally after 10 minutes of entrees being cleared (by others beyond our server) we had to inquire about dessert (it wasn't offered). Two chocolate choices. Would have stayed for a dessert and after dinner drink if there was any other non chocolate on chocolate choice. This is a 4 star food review and a 1 star review for service.
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Audi G.
The wait staff was very friendly from the time we checked in with the hostess to the time we were seated. They were SUPER friendly and accommodating and knew the Meanu really well and gave excellent recommendations. Our table ordered the ka khale salad, the burgers, the salmon, sea bass, sweet potatoe fries, and the wine recommendations were all great. Dessert was amazing we had a caramel pudding. We noticed it was a date place. We were a group of girls having girls night out. It had a nice Vibe to it and the food was excellent. The wait staff made it a great experience they engaged with us and we had a birthday at our table they came out and sang happy birthday. Someone walked around and asked how things were. Nth is was my 3rd time here and a great place on abbot Kinney!
(5)
Roni E.
The worth food! Had the salmon and I got the Stomach flu :( While eating I noticed that something isn't right with the fish... And I asked the "not really nice" waitress if the fish is fresh? He said- "it's fresh from the morning". Well now I know it wasn't the truth. I didn't sleep all night... Never coming back again!! Regardless, the other dishes were really lame and not cooked. PS- It was my 2nd time here. The first time I thought it was amazing! Too bad you don't know how to keep consistent quality.
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Onelia E.
Love the space, the name, the branding and the aesthetic, but sadly the food and the service left me feeling a little gypped. The menu reads quite inspiring and sure looked beautiful when the plates landed in front of us- but everything we had pretty was bland and pricey. Not awful- no one got sick or anything, just not really something I'd come back for. A for Effort. But just did not nail it for me.
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Sean B.
Simple, quite, gourmet. Had the croissant "pudding" French toast. Tasty and not too much. We a enjoyed our meal here. Under-rated.
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Queen E.
Tsk...tsk..tsk... I loved the flavors of the dishes we ordered which is THE SAVING GRACE to this review that's why there's two stars instead of one. The decor & feel of the restaurant is also very nice. But my experience was that either the restaurant, the chef or the waiter is just not customer accommodation friendly. There was no give or take which is very uncommon as most restaurants in America accommodate especially for allergies. I have to eat very clean & sauce free or living in my body is difficult & NOT FUN. Thus I generally order simple grilled protein of choice with grilled or steamed veggies. Simple, clean, safe for me. So...I order the halibut as my main entree &... ME: "I'd like to order a simple side of grilled broccoli to go with that, please." Waiter: "We don't have that." ME: "How about asparagus?", Waiter: "No." ME: "You don't have any broccoli or asparagus in the kitchen?" Waiter: "No." ME: "What about spinach?" Waiter: "No" ME: "This is California right?" Waiter: "Yes." ME: "& You don't have any green vegetables?" Waiter: "Just the salads." ME: "Ok fine, I had my green drink earlier today, I'll have the grilled fish & put everything it comes with on the side." Fast Forward... My friend gets his dish. It's LOADED with a bed of fresh Broccoli & Asparagus underneath his salmon. WHAT!!! I see red, "I feel "LIED" to." My friend laughs. "What's so funny?" I demand. "You're being cute. I've never seen you like this. It's probably just the waiter being lazy & not wanting to take the trouble to accommodate...." he says. "....or the chef can't be bothered with preparing a simple side of steamed or grilled broccoli "it's below him" after all this is "quite the elegant display of speciality dishes." I sigh, resigned. "Here I'll share mine with you." My friend says. "At least the flavors are delicious. It's their only saving grace at this point." I say. To which my friend says: "I'm surprised because the last time I visited the dishes were so bland. I just figured it's because everything is organic." Well, it seems FEED has made some progress in the taste good department at least. Fast Forward... Desert Time: we order the chocolate tart. "May I have a bowl of fresh berries with that please." Waiter: "NO WE DON'T HAVE THAT." ME: "Really?" Waiter: "We have the sorbet with fresh berries and the chocolate torte comes with one strawberry, sliced." ME: "So may I have a few extra strawberries with that please." Waiter: "No. We don't have extra berries." ME: "Wow! So if I go to the kitchen. I will not find a crate of berries in the back?" Waiter: "No." I'M BAFFLED & in DISBELIEF. We get the bill: It's over 100$ for 2 main courses, 1 glass of wine & 1 desert. H***S***!!!! WOW!!! We leave a 20% tip cuz, the food did taste great & I really did like the waiter as a person. He seemed like a nice guy. It's just the INFLEXIBILITY (hard to tell if it was the management, the chef or the waiter) ESPECIALLY in this day & age where excellent customer is service celebrated & I know THE LINES HAVE TO BE DRAWN SOMEWHERE....but IMHO Feed is in the DARK AGES when it comes to the customer accommodation department. I love giving reviews from my experience when it's impressive & also when it's less than impressive...so thanks, yelp, I can get off my soap box now & sleep better because I've expressed myself. When I go back, if I ever go back... I hope FEED has improved in this department, they have potential so it would be nice. I welcome it & look forward to the day I may write a 4 or 5 star review for you. So bring it on FEED... are you up for the challenge? Later Yelpers
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Darius G.
They will go out of business soon. The place was not packed and the hostess had the gall to ask if we had reservations as they were "full". We waited for one hour and still nobody came to sit ahed of us. They finally brought us in (after my friend starts to Yelp and the owner who looks like Jeff Bridges noticed and all of a sudden we were seated). After being seated nobody came to address themselves till after 12 minutes (yes, I timed it). The food wasn't bad but the next day 3 out of the 4 of us had belly aches. Service sucked and they pride themselves on trying to be snobbish. Although I never wish anyone this, but it's best they shut down because the comments on Yelp are consistent = they suck and they just don't care. I'd rather "feed" myself somewhere else!
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Brett G.
We came here on both the Wednesday and Saturday night for the cocktails from Matthew Biacaniello. We've had drinks from Matt when he was at the Library Bar in Hollywood and the drinks are always outstanding. We tried a few recommendations from the FEED cocktail menu and then challenged Matt to some interesting variations, including his version of the Xmas eggnog. We didn't get a chance to try the food, but Matt's drinks are some of the best in LA.
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Sirsa S.
So my review is going to be based on sitting at the bar and the magnificent cocktails served to us by bartender Matthew. First off, I'm a total cocktail snob and for me drinks are usually too artificial, too sweet or never strong enough. ;) (When filled up with ice that is.) So my girlfriend and I waltzed into Feed after an AMAZING meal at Gjelina's down the road, and were so pleasantly surprised by this place. We felt like having a drink and were so intrigued to find out their whole drink menu was organic. Then after sampling some of Matthew's specialty drinks, we were hooked. His drinks were incredible. The one I had was filled with about five different herbs and spices, including a sage liquor and more. Absolutely loved him and his drinks, not to mention his super sincere and charming personality. Matthew was very personable and very talented at making drinks! Let's support organic places in the Venice community. Highly recommend the drinks. xo
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Mike D.
I've checked out FBS twice. The first time we tried the happy hour which I can wholeheartedly recommend. All the dishes were tasty and fish taco especially knocked me over. The drink were also delicious and for a reasonable happy price. The next visit didn't go as well. We sat on the back patio for a Memorial Day brunch. Our food took almost 40 minutes to arrive after we ordered it even though the restaurant was only half filled. The prices for brunch rivaled hotel restaurants, and the food didn't really impress us like the happy hour menu had. I would definitely come back during happy hour, but the food and service doesn't warrant paying retail.
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Julie T.
The cauliflower side was amazing, be sure to add one to share with your table.
(5)
Stylestyle L.
The 1 star is for the decor. The food has no flavor and takes forever to arrive.. Prices are too high and does not reflect the quality of the food. What is going on in that kitchen, I have no idea. Pretentious .
(1)
Beth A.
Am a Venice local & had good experiences at this establishment in past, so my husband & I brought an out of town friend here last night. There were extra busy it seemed; perhaps because of holiday weekend. For the most part, the chef gets and A-, as most everything was delicious with only minor imperfections, and the Meritage red wine they offer by the glass is top notch. So, 3 stars is for the food and above average attention from our bus boy. If our service had been better, 4+ stars would be in order. But our waitress was not good, and it seemed like her head was in another place completely. She was very slow to bring our sparlking water, came with our food, a LONG time after wine, and was ordered at same time by those who did not order alcohol. And when we started to order food, our server turned away to take patron's order next to us before my hsuband got his order in. We had to get her attention to complete ordering. My husband ordered a a side of fries with his chicken dinner and they did not come with everything else. Our server did not appear again for some time, so he got up & approached her about his fries, and she told him she'd bring them right over. But she did not. She came over to our table a few minutes later & then re-stated she'd bring the french fries. At this point, his dinner was over half eaten. When fries finally arrived, they were luke warm, and we were all 75% finished with our meals. We were out of our bottled water, and our bus boy helped us out & brought another bottle when we asked. (It was only his 2nd weekend working at this restaurant, and he had a stellar professional attitute with a smile.) When we were finished eating and our table was cleared, our server asked if we wanted more wine, and when we said "no thank you", she left and returned with check. Never once were were asked if we wanted coffee, tea or desert. This was very surprising! It seemed clear she was "done" with us, so therefore we were content to not spring for desert. So, we then put out our credt card promptly and it sat there; for what felt like another 10 minutes at least! Then the hostess walked by & happened to notice our card out and took it over to our server to get processed. In closing, what ever "bad day" our server was having, she needed to do better job (in our opinion), or not show up to work. A nice attitude could make up for anything, and our young bus boy realized this.
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Krystelle F.
Love this place! It's a small restaurant, nice ambience, with outside terrace. Small menu but the food is really amazing!!! Everything is organic, fresh, and just delicious. They also have a nice selection of wine and cocktails (and some with a very healthy twist!). I was impressed by the quality of the food. Service was slow but very friendly. I would definitely go back!:)
(5)
Food S.
Excellent friendly service. Beautiful decor and a large space. All the food was quite good. The ceviche was too soggy and sour but other than that I will certainly be returning.
(5)
Samara C.
I was in the area with my family and we wanted to get a good meal in a nice setting, but did not feel like dealing with the one-hour waits at most Abbott Kinney restos, so we landed here despite iffy feelings because of the reviews. We ended up really loving this place - food, drinks, atmsphere, service, everything. I'm a little confused by the mixed reviews and wonder if they have a problem with consistancy? I guess the Sunday summer night we picked must have been the right one... Food, must order: - Ras el Hanout spiced carrots - WOAH! - Mediterranean roasted eggplant - Blistered shishito peppers - I know this is on every menu these days, but these were particularly phenomenol and dressed in a fantastic ponzu sauce - Provencal tuna crostini Also very good, but not super special: - Kale salad with apricots, figs, sunflower seeds, pepitas, aged cheddar - Hummus and pita chips - Indian spiced cauliflower We also had the special fish of the day, which was probably the highlight. It was something I hadn't heard of and of course now don't remember... but it melted in your mouth and was cooked in a tasty Thai-style curry sauce. A big hit, so I'd probably recommend trying any fish special. Drinks: We all had different ones, and my mom had wine. Everyone loved their selections. I had a weird one - spicy black currant 'piragua', made with a (very smoky) mezcal, cassis, fresh lime juice, jalapeno and black currant liquor. I LOVED it, but you'd have to be into smoky/spicy/odd drinks like I am... Atmosphere: Modern mediterranean feel; classy and sophisticated, but not super fancy; I would recommend sitting on the back patio, which is very pretty and romantic. (They have heat lamps above each table and were very accomodating with our temperature requests) Service: Great - The host immediately came over to tell us that they were down to their last two "special fish" of the evening, explaining it in detail and asking if we would like him to reserve them for us. We did, and ended up cancelling one just because there were so many small plates we also wanted to try, and they were very nice about it. The waitress was very nice, patient and informative. (We are a very indecisive bunch and asked LOTS of questions about the menu) I would definitely return here.
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Luis D. M.
I was in town from the Bay Area this Thanksgiving holiday. Besides the beautiful weather I was excited to see Matthew Biacaniello for the holidays and my party of 4 was left amazed with his drinks. We sat at the bar the drinks were above fantastic but the food was equally fantastic. We shared a spare ribs (wow), kale with white bean salad along with a beautiful beet salad (highly recommend). I ordered a Sea Bass topped with fennel. I never had a flavorful sea bass (highly recommend) I took a bite out of my friends burger it's was a good burger! (Fat) If you're in the area definitely check this place. I also really loved the neighborhood. I'll come back again. There was lots on the menu that I had my eye on.
(5)
Lauren B.
Had the Paramount Acai Bowl and was extremely satisfied. I'm probably going to be craving this place for breakfast often. I'm looking forward to trying one of their heartier breakfasts as well as their salads and sandwiches. One complaint I do have -- $5 iced coffee? Really?
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Courtney A.
My two friends and I just left Feed for the first and last time. We were a little hesitant to even go after we saw most of the restaurant was empty but figured we would still give it a try since the mimosas were only $3. Besides, maybe a lot of people were out of town for the holiday. We sat on the outdoor patio which was quite nice. Ordered a few mimosas and a French press coffee pot. The waiter was nice but not the most coordinated today. He accidentally spilled half of the container of scorching coffee on my friend. It burned her and got all over her dress but she was very understanding and was more concerned for the waiter. He apologized and offered to bring club soda for her dress...we thought he would've at the very least comp the coffee considering she was burned and her dress is now stained, but we didn't feel it was our place to ask for any type of discount, he should've offered. It wasn't that we were so upset that the coffee was spilled because accidents happen, but he didn't try to make up for it.
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Rochelle S.
Wouldn't go again. Too bad, because it's beautiful in there. Way to go on the design. Menu didn't really excite me, but it seemed healthy. Too bad the vegetables were overcooked (like mush), and they served cold pita, straight out the bag, with poorly seasoned spreads. And we had a few bones in our salmon. And the staff weren't very professional. I don't like being referred to as "you guys" over and over--just sloppy. Best part--the water! Nice alkaline water was notable and a delicious nice touch. Maybe it will get better??
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deb l.
great find. we were just wandering on a saturday evening, and we decided on feed. fabulous fresh cocktails and yummy small plates. highly recommend the thai chicken skewers and the unusual, but super moist pork chop. memorable food and experience
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Ashlei B.
My family and I walked up and down abbot Kinney to find a good restaurant that allowed dogs on the patio. We across Feed and decided to give it a try. Our first round of drinks were so-so but the second was on point. We ordered the tuna Crostini, roasted chicken special and the roasted beet salad. All of it was amazingly fresh, full of flavor and delicious. We ordered more than anticipated! Definitely a must try! Ask for Nathan :)
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Habib A.
Pros: Alcohol was very good. Bartenders and Hotess professional and friendly. Cute girls. Would wife. Ambiance reminded me of my hazy days in Turkey. Cons: Food tasted like water, and I threw up many times. Very expensive, so I could not order enough alcohol to make the food good. Keith the manager made joke about my religion and kept staring at me. I will not be going here in the future. Starvation is better than this food. In my home country a place like this would not last a day. I will open up kebab restaurant next door so Americans can properly feed their body and soul.
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Amanda C.
I've given them 3 chances and they have struck out. The food was consistently bland and tasteless, but it was the service on my last visit that put me over the edge. I came in on a weekday well after a normal lunch rush. There were maybe 8 people in the whole restaurant. I stood around for a while, but no one came to the hostess station, so I grabbed a menu and I sat myself at the bar. The bartender had his back to me at the other side of the bar for more than 10 minutes. I tried to get the waitress' attention but she dropped off food to the people next to me and then walked away. Deliberate? I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. Finally, the people next to me noticed I had been overlooked and alerted a nearby manager, who did come right over, apologetically. However neither she, nor the waitress could answer my simple question about a specific dish, so once again, the people next to me helped me out (they had ordered the dish I was asking about.) After all that time spent being overlooked, then no one knowing the menu, when the food finally arrived, it was super disappointing. It has taken me a long time since that incident to write this review, but every time I think about it, I still get cranky. I hope this place gets better, but it's not likely that I'll be back.
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Jerry M.
Interior design is nice and modern. Salad is a bird feed. Waitress arrogance. Never come back.
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Ulla L.
I wish I could rate the food, but unfortunately I never got that far, because my party and I (myself and 2 friends from overseas) got "unseated"by an extremely rude "Robert" who declared that we must understand that " I can't have you seated at a six top table". This after having been seated by a waiter and waiting for about 5 minutes at a dirty table. Way to go showing California hospitality! When we objected, Robert, a bespectacled, greying fellow, proceeded to say that instead of us wasting his time, he could seat us in a line at the window. Needless to say, we never sat down again and found Gjelina down the street to be much more accommodating. I am surprised at establishments using personnel with that kind of an attitude towards potential customers, but also understand why some restaurants never fully make it. First impressions count!
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Bill W.
I rarely, if ever, have written a review while still in the restaurant. In this case however, the more people who can get to Feed and enjoy a truly excellent restaurant, the better. We opted for the "small plates" options as opposed to the entree menu. Fantastic! Thai chicken skewers, mussels, roasted beets, crispy Brussels sprouts...you will not be disappointed. Add in exceptionally personable staff and you will understand our excitement and satisfaction. Make an evening of it. Wednesdays and weekends for live music!
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Christina P.
There were a lot of great things about my first experience at this healthy gourmet spot on Abbot Kinney last night including: - The charming bartender who did a great job of explaining the cocktails - The beautiful space complete with cool photography and the best-smelling restaurant bathroom ever - A covered patio where dogs are welcome (good to know for future trips) - The flavor and juiciness of the rotisserie chicken - The ability to dine out without feeling totally guilty about it afterward, because the menu is really fresh and healthy yet still delicious. Unfortunately these great highlights were marred by our negative experience with our server, who gave us bad service in a lot of ways including: - Not asking if we wanted a drink or even water for 15 minutes after we sat down - Suggesting that we order two desserts when we originally just wanted one, then only bringing one and forgetting the other - Bringing out super cold cookies in our $8 cookies and almond milk dessert, then when we asked her about it going into a long, undecipherable monologue about how she had to take the cookies out of the fridge, instead of just offering to warm them up for us - Telling us to take our time as she set down the check, then coming back five minutes later and telling us to hurry up and pay because she had to get going - Jumping into our conversation when we happened to be talking about Dom DeLuiise (I have no idea what the context was), and going a little crazy talking about how much she loved good old Dom, when she hadn't paid an ounce of attention to us the rest of the night. I should actually thank her because she contributed to a lot of amused dinner table conversation and we all got a good laugh out of her bizarre behavior. But would I want her again? Hell no, and if I come back I may specifically ask to be seated elsewhere if I spot her. Nonetheless, she didn't turn me off of this place forever, so I'll be back to gather more material for storytelling or at least just some good healthy veggies!
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Erin K.
This place sucks in plain English. It is over priced, flavorless food and the service is nothing to write home about. The staff at the front were trying hard but clearly they do not have a good grasp on the menu. In a neighborhood with so many competitive restaurants I honestly don't know how this place is still open.
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Adella C.
It's too bad their management is horrible because they have a great menu and a great concept. They are never open the hours they advertise and they don't actually have a bartender before noon.
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Hallie L.
Nice atmosphere. Incredibly OVERPRICED. I ordered a bloody mary which was just OK. Then my glass of champagne was $16!!!! My fiancee ordered a white wine which came just half full for $14 Portions were incredibly small and we all left hungry!!! Bill came to $98 minus the tip. Will not be going here again.
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Captain V.
Has all the glitz and glam of trendy overpriced Abbot Kinney, but doesn't live up to its standard. The food looks amazing, stunning in fact, but shockingly has NO FLAVOR. I don't think I've ever eaten a beautiful dish without flavor! How do they do this? It really makes no sense and seems like it would like a lot of work, but unfortunately no one seems to be working hard here. Had the worst service when the place was practically empty. It took 45 minutes just to get our bill, 15 minutes to has our waiter bring salt, and 20 minutes for a glass of water. Go to any other restaurant on Abbot for the same price or less and taste something as tasting one thing is better than tasting nothing at all. Shame, it coulda been great, but my 'body and soul' are still hungry.
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Cherry D.
Lovely restaurant with cute uniforms and a Divine coffee & the chocolate strawberry cake is yummy
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Winnie C.
Amazing drink - very fresh pineapple and orange juice with tumeric and my favorite cilantro and jalapeno in it. It's so addicting that I ended up came back the next day again for just the drink. The acai bowl was also super delicious especially after a 2 hours bike ride in this hot weather. Their entrees however was a bit disappointed, taste was very plain and I would say a bit boring too.
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F D.
OK... I don't know where to start. We got there around 2:30 which is way past lunch hour rush. The place was maybe 80% full and no lines. The hostess on the patio told us there's a 30 minute wait so we decided to eat at the counter because we were hungry and wanted to have our food brought to us as soon as possible. The bartender behind the bar counter gave us 2 menus...there was 3 of us! He placed wet placemats in front of us...never gave us napkins and utensils until we asked. The water glasses were soaked wet so when touched our hands were completely wet. He never refilled the water in our glass until asked. He could not answer any simple questions about the foods on the menu and his excuse was that: Oh I just started working here 4 days ago! And he said it as if it was such a cute thing to say! Sorry!!! That's not a good excuse for not knowing your menu and it's definitely not cute! Then we waited...and we waited...and we waited...and we waited...and waited some more....and then again waited and...waited to see any signs of anything coming to our counter...Nothing..nada..zero...zipp!!!! I think it was at the point of all of us starting to faint that my survival instincts kicked in and had to get up and go to the manager to ask if our order was even in the kitchen...This is about 40 minutes later. The manager very indifferently and with superiority looked at me as if he had no fault at this and it is what it is...I asked if the cook even has our order or if he had it right because of the way the novice waiter/bartender took our order he just gave me a very bad vibe that he just didn't get it right... I was right!!!! The Newbie had forgotten so many things on our order that was embarrassing for him...This had nothing to do with him just starting the work a few days ago. He just didn't care. He displayed this attitude of "whatever". He just simply didn't care. After I saw the manager I realized where that attitude was trickling down to the workers from... The manager just didn't care. I corrected our order and realized it was still in line to be given to the cook...later they brought the food. I have to say that the person who brought the food to us was very nice and apologetic. He was the only nice person I saw who cared in that restaurant that day. So when the food got there we were so overly hungry that I think we finished it in a record winning time so all I can say about the food is that at that point of hunger anything can taste good. We asked for the check and wanted it to be split 3 ways...Okay how hard is that? It's really a simple transaction... The newbie couldn't do it so they brought help. Obviously I went there very well aware that I was going to pay for my food but after that unpleasant experience I expected the management to take something off the bill just to keep the customers happy...That's a customary thing to do...but nothing like that happened. In fact, the manager waited until we all got he bill and signed it to come out trying to advertise to say how their cows are grass fed and how excellent their food is and that sometimes all of a sudden they get these waves of people at odd times! I had to keep reminding him of what happened to even get a half unwanted apology from him. He said on our next visit, which of course will never happen, he will give us a discount. Mr. Manager I have a few things to tell you: Firstly, if you wanted to give a discount to make up for what happened you should've taken something off our existing bill while we were there so on that account you are a liar and you are an embarrassment. Second, if you do get these waves of people coming in at odd times then this wasn't your first time and you should be well prepared for this situation so people don't wait for an hour for their food to the point of dizziness from hunger so on that account you are a terrible manager who still hasn't been able to figure out how to resolve your service problems and preparations and you are still a liar because the restaurant was not even full to its capacity. Third, you need to train your people well so that they wold not be clueless and mess up the orders so your paying customers would not suffer. Lastly stop being delusional and treat your customers as if they are stupid. They see right through you. You did not even want to make up for what happened by doing something extra for the unhappy customers. Showing up after we paid for the bill and saying let me get that is just not going to fool anyone. I hope you will read this and change your ways so that nobody else has to go through what we did. Namaste!
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Ladan L.
This place has incredible ambiance... the rare restaurant in Venice where you can dress up and feel right at home, all at the same time. The service was pretty decent as well despite a clear case of the nerves from the mostly young staff. The food however is inexcusable. I kept thinking what a Gordon Ramsey or a Robert Irvine (from Kitchen Impossible) would say about the execution. Forget about the prices, I am happy to pay top dollar for a spot that has the ambience and the food. But it is inexcusable to execute (literally) food that poorly and serve it to your patrons. Salmon should have at a minimum, some salt. Simply **boiling it** is not only odd, it results in the equivalent of fishing it out of a stock soup and slopping on top of some grains. It's just not ok. But if you insist on doing that......... in the name of 'healthy eating' then at least ensure its cooked all the way through! Literally half our table had to send the food back to be properly cooked. The staff was gracious about doing it, but its simply not acceptable at a restaurant attempting to serve fine cuisine. "Healthy eating" or not! Take a page from any of the multitude of health focused restaurants on the westside alone and you can see that a fear of spices, and heat and diversity is not conducive to creating healthy, balanced, enjoyable food! Hopefully they'll do a revamp of the dinner menu, which I understand differs from brunch/lunch but as it stands, I would love to go back. But only for the ambiance..... and a glass of plain tap water.
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Nihaahs E.
This was the absolute best food that ever gave me diarrhea, ever. The best part of the meal was that we left the restaurant thinking on my god this is the most hilarious meal ever. My first question for the restaurant is this: why would you serve rotisserie chicken that is actually boiled . The food was so remarkably bland that I started stabbing myself under the table with a blunt knife just to keep myself awake. Have you ever had one of those experiences when you're at a restaurant and the food arrives and you look at it and you say to yourself "dear Jesus dear dear Jesus this can't be the food that I ordered, please Jesus let this be a mistake." but then you look and you begin to notice that yes ,oh yes this is the food that you ordered .Well that's the case with this place. I wanted to jump out of my seat break the door to the kitchen and #{%{ up the chef. But I didn't . I sat calmly and did nothing and now I am home with the runs and I hate myself for it. However if you enjoy a very nice atmosphere extremely bland tasteless food that could've been cooked better by a five year old and excellent service come to feed. Ps. WTF puts tofu sauce on fish??? Have you no dignity??? Really guys? $50 person and you put fregin tofu on my boiled fish thing? I bid you good day sirs! I said good day!
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Danielle M.
Ok, so, the salmon is still INCREDIBLE*, but I've gotten increasingly frustrated with Feed lately because of their menu changes. Used to be you could customize a grain bowl with whatever you wanted. Now they have a few set items, and the grain bowl salmon is now served with a sauce and other items that I don't really like. So I tried to order the rotisserie salmon (not the grain bowl) over the phone and they had no idea what I was talking about because they HAVENT' UPDATED THEIR ONLINE MENU. It's gotten really frustrating, given that I keep trying to order salmon in different forms, but they only apparently have the one option that I don't like. It wouldn't be as bad if they'd just update their freaking online menu, but now it's like they've never even heard of their OWN website. And when you have a salmon addiction like I do, and try multiple times to order different salmon plates from their online menu that they then claim they have no knowledge of, it sort of beats the will out of you. So congrats, Feed! You made it so difficult to figure out what you have to offer without physically walking there that you may have beaten my salmon addiction out of me. They should get into the rehabilitation business. That shit is effective. :/ *EDIT: I just ordered the salmon grain bowl, figuring that amazing salmon with stuff I don't like next to it is still amazing salmon. Unfortunately, this time the salmon slice was about half the size that it usually is, and it was over cooked and barely splashed with the sauce that comes with it. And it was $25. For a bowl of quinoa and a tiny piece of overcooked salmon. Forget this, I'm out.
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Justin W.
Came here for brunch. - The vibe is pretty cool. - The menu looks promising... but it doesn't quite deliver. - Drinks are great! - Patio has a very large tree int he middle, which doesn't leave much room for the servers to maneuver... he tripped over my chair about 4 times. Going to give this place a second try once they're open for another couple months. I'm sure they'll hit a stride buy then.
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Sean B.
Completely new menu eliminates almost every option for vegans/vegetarians, which is a huge disappointment. Old menu was great for vegans and carnivores alike - a great mix and something for everyone. Also, with the old menu, even though the restaurant served meat, the milk and cheese were non-dairy, and there were good veg dessert options. Now, there are ZERO vegan entrees, just one or two veg starters, and just one salad that's vegetarian, a kale salad with cheese. Even the pasta dish was served with - of course - meat sauce. The kale salad was drowning in oil and incredibly salty. So if you're vegan/vegetarian or dining with people who are, this restaurant - which once would have been a great option - is no longer for you. Note to servers: When we ask for a dish with no cheese, that doesn't mean, bring the cheese in a cute little bowl on the side. It means "no cheese." Also, dessert menu had exactly two dishes - a flourless chocolate cake and a fruit crumble. What happened? Note to restaurant: Last night, the women's washroom was out of toilet paper and the previous time we ate here, the men's room was out of toilet paper. Have never had that happen in a restaurant before, let alone one that is otherwise as upscale as this one, let alone on consecutive visits. And it's not like the restrooms were being heavily used; the restaurant was almost empty last night.
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Janet P.
Delicious scallops, fish tacos, coconut panna cotta, and great drinks ....especially "the whole enchilada"!
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Demetri E.
Didn't really like this place.. I like seasoned food.. Everything I tried was bland.. And my fruit salad was like school cafeteria quality: old and wilted.. I should have sent it back but I was in a hurry.
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Renata P.
I'm thoroughly surprised by all the bad reviews. Perhaps it's like another reviewer said, it's too healthy for most palettes. If that's true that is really unfortunate because we need more restaurants like this. I was in from out of town for lunch with some co-workers. I'm all about organic, vegan, gluten free, low sugar, etc so I couldn't believe my eyes when I looked at the menu to find exactly that! I had the following: - Green Smoothie, which was a bit more green than I was expecting. Would've preferred a bit more fuit to balance the flavor. - One of the bowls with salmon, quinoa, carrot & green mix, and the red wine sauce - The berry gluten free pie Except for the green drink, I thought the food was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The service was good. Would definitely visit again next time I am in town.
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Gabriel G.
We had amazing food and great service for our Sunday brunch. The scallop starter was spectacular, perfectly cooked.
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The T.
Things have really changed at Feed!. I've always wanted to love this place because it has such a cool ambiance. I'm thrilled that they have redone the menu and brought a new team (and chef) in. Dinner was wonderful last night! I was pleased that they were able to accommodate vegetarian changes (how about some vegetarian/vegan entrees???) We will definitely be regulars..
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Janina C.
Went with the hubby for dinner despite my dragging feet and my broken record player of "but its got bad reviews on yelp- for being bland and too healthy!" And I liked it...I really liked it. In fact- I loved my dish so much I am salivating at the thought of it. Moscow Mule- loved the taste of fresh ginger Lemon and Fennel Cured Scottish Salmon- was decent. Needed more than 1 slice of avocado to help cut the acidity of the sunchokes Ahi tuna over soba noodles dish- bomb. NEED this back in my life ASAP. Biggest portion of ahi tuna! Salmon over grains dish- hubby had this and he loved it. Personally I would throw a little bit of salt on there- but it was his dish and his palette. Come here for good, clean eating in their beautiful decor and enjoy their absolutely gorgeous patio area.
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Casey C.
Amazing place! My boyfriend and I came here for a Saturday evening date. We ordered the Antic Pinot Noir, Pinkus beer, roasted cauliflower salad (try it with the chili albacore!!) and the chopped salad with kumquat dressing!! Everything was amazing! And now we're about to get coffee and dessert!! Although it is a bit pricey, the food and drinks are excellent!! The service was attentive, and our waiter gave very helpful suggestions for food. We aren't in the area much, but we will definitely stop by the next time we are.
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Laura B.
I was restaurant hopping with a friend on Abbot Kinney and we were really excited when we stumbled upon this place. The decor looked amazing, very clean and upscale. it doesn't really fit into the Venice scene, but in a good way. Having absolutely no idea of what to expect, we sat down at the bar and started browsing the menu. Sadly nothing looked appetizing! I can't even remember what was on the menu either, it was very unexciting. We felt awkward leaving so we ordered a Moscow Mule, which was pretty good but nothing out of the ordinary. On the plus side, the service was very friendly and helpful. As we had our drink, we looked around at what everyone else had ordered around us, and were glad we didn't order food. The concept and decor are really cool, but the food just failed to interest us.
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Kimberlee D.
I'm surprised at all the negative reviews on this place because I absolutely loved it! I've been back for dinner 7 times since the opening and twice for lunch. It's a beautiful space which took a long time to build out and no detail was left unfinished, including the pretty patio! Jessica, the ever present hostess, is always polite and sits us promptly at out table. I've never experienced any of the attitude or snobbery that is given at nearby Gjelina. The menu is very health conscious. My dining friend has a gluten allergy and it was really amazing to sit down at a restaurant and not have to stress about what she can't eat. We started with the three spreads and gluten free crackers. They were all tasty, especially the sweet potato. The manager and owner walked by our table to ask us about our experience and see if there was anything they could do. We tried various cocktails at the recommendation of our server and if we didn't like them, she was more than happy to send them back and replace it with one of our liking at no charge. The only "smugness" we received in service one night was from a male waiter (wish I had remembered his name but haven't seen him in awhile). No big deal, I can deal with a bit of attitude and take it out in his tip.
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Clayton V.
Need a classically Californian eatery to treat out-of-town friends en route to LAX? Look no more! I would certainly recommend this to someone wanting a Californian experience before they fly out. Sure, the food could be a little better--but they have done a very good job at the earthy concept. Offering complimentary sparkling water was a wonderful touch. I was surprised at how bland the roasted pepper sauce on my salmon tasted, but would still recommend the dish to a friend dining at the same locale. However, based on the reviews of my dining companion's rotisserie chicken and the blandness of my entree, I have to deduct a star. Also, word to the wise: beware of the outdoor dining as you approach sundown. The sun was directly in my eyes and there isn't much the restaurant can do about it when they are busy...ultimately why I'm giving three instead of four stars. Other than that, the restaurant is an aesthetic charm. Most definitely the nicest server I've had on Abbot Kinney. Still fighting against "the mainstream", but without one tinge of elitism. If based on service, I'd give five stars.
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Alex M.
This place has great potential. It's in a great location, excellent presentation and decor. I was so excited to sit in the back patio and enjoy a meal and drink in the sunshine. The menu sounds fantastic with lots of great vegan, vegetarian and a few meat options. They state that most of the ingredients are organic and locally sourced. It all sounded great! But when the drink came it was pretty boring and lifeless. Then the food came, more disappointment. It's as if they never heard of spices or flavors. On the menu it was worded well and sounds delicious but it was just dull. I hope someone running the place reads all these reviews and makes a kitchen change. I really want to come back again.
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Jordan V.
I was really excited when this place opened as they offered quite a few gluten free desserts for those of us who are intolerant. I'm not sure when it happened, but the food quality has really gone down. The $17 burger is tasteless with lots of gristle. Gross. They throw on some pickled vegetables which are pretty good but the meat was grey and I only finished 3 bites before I couldn't take it anymore. I asked for the burger wrapped in lettuce and the answer was, "We don't have anything to wrap it in"... really? I overheard the GM say they were changing the menu and had brought in a new chef. I hope he brings in higher quality food.
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Mark M.
Name- Drop the 'body and soul' and I won't laugh at you. What are you a juice/smoothie bar? Moving on... Environment- Looks great. Honestly really well done. Cocktails- Having standard things like martini, margarita etc makes you look like a Chili's. Don't do that. Moreover the special cocktails either tasted like simple syrup, or acid, very little in between. Wine- A hand full of good surrounded by a bigger handful of bad. Confusing. Food- FIne. If I'm going to dinner on the west side I'm probably not making this the place for it, but if I'm in the area for lunch I guess I would try it out. Maybe.
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Matt O.
I almost avoided going in after the low star reviews I was seeing on Yelp but decided to walk in one afternoon for lunch. I was alone so I sat at the bar and was quickly handed a menu from Megan (who is awesome). She and Robert (who is also awesome) spent time telling me all about what I could expect from Feed. They told me about the produce, the farmer's markets, the local honey, etc. Had they not explained the restaurants concept I think i would not have been impressed. The food could use salt and they explained to me why it was "salt lacking". It's a health restaurant and they want the customer to salt their own food. When they handed me the super fancy salt flakes a and fresh pepper the food came alive. I like that they think about people who want to avoid salty food but I'm not sure they are doing a good job explaining that to first time visitors. I keep reading about the horrible service at this spot. However, my experience was oposite. Megan and Robert were amazing. They were passionate about food and the restaurant with me. They were terrific making me excited about the menu and what was on it. Also, the GM (can't remember her name) was great as well. I ordered pickles ($5) and a salad ($12) with a side of steak ($7) and Ice Coffee ($5). It was a little pricy for lunch and for that I'll probably not go back often but it was quality food and that usually means it costs more. I went back for breakfast 3 different times. The Acai Bowls are fantastic and I think about them. Feed does not used any refined sugar so you know you're getting sugars from only the fruit. My bill for breakfast was about $20 (again a little too much) but understandable for the food quality. The bottom life for Feed is it's got some of the highest quality food in the area. It's tasty (when seasoned correctly) and all of it comes from farms (pitter pat goes my heart). Had it not been for Megan and Robert I'm not sure I'd have ever known any of that and I would have been turned off by the price and probably not returned. They educated me which has resulted in 4 total visits in 10 days. My theory is if people are explained this restaurant's concept the ratings will go up.
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Jonathan G.
I love food, and I give all food more than one chance. But I just can't go back here. My crab cakes were all shell and each time the food was just not good at all. 2 stars for preparation (at least it looked pretty) and a good special watermelon appetizer. Hate giving bad reviews...but damn.
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Lani A.
When I find a restaurant that serves organic, well sourced food I make it part of my go to places. Feed is one such new place for me. I happened in for a late lunch and was so happy I did. I ordered a sampling of three salads $13! Bargain lunch for the wonderful food. I choose, a salmon salad, one of the two kale salads and beets and cauliflower. Yum yum. The staff is first rate and very knowledgeable. I love to go to a place where is appears that the staff are happy and well cared for. This is one such place. It really does make a difference for a customer. I'll be back and often. Next time I may try one of their amazing smoothies of fruit elixers.
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Chuck M.
Like some books this place looks good from the out side/cover. That's we're it ends. Great great looking place. Service was poor. We had drinks and sandwich. Bloody Marie's. The waiter was out if touch with his customers. We and others were literally chasing him down. We waited 10 to 15 minns for service. Once we were greeted only one of our orders were put in. We then had to wait another 10 minn to reorder the rest. The organic Bloody marries were 1 on a scale to 1 to 10. If you happen to find this place by chance. Look and just walk on by. Not worth stopping.
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V K.
I was really excited to try this place after reading about it on Urban Daddy. Met a friend for lunch at 1:45, and took a seat at the bar area. The bartenders and servers are very friendly, but it doesn't seem like they are well trained or pay attention to details. My friend was trying to figure out how to put together her bowl. She asked for recommendations, and the server didn't really help her. She couldn't describe the differences between sauces for the bowls. She just said to have one of the 3 bowls created by the chef at the bottom of the menu. We placed our orders, and the serve/ bartender repeated back to us to confirm our choices. 45 minutes after we placed our order, the food arrived, but incorrect. The bartender offered to re-do the bowls, but didn't want to wait another 45 minutes. Food - it's ok. The grains and proteins were cooked well. The sauces were bland, and overall just really no seasoning at all on anything. I can't imagine how dry the bowl would be without the bland sauce, but then again, there really wasn't all that much flavor anyway. Had high hopes, unlikely to go back.
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Vivian K.
I had a yummy coconut cookie, a bite of my friend's delicious (heavy on the ginger like I like it) ginger cranberry scone and cayenne/ ginger shot. We had just stuffed our faces at Gjelina down the street and while I'm usually a bottomless pit... I just couldn't! Sweet french lady server... and menu has some interesting items that I'll be back to try like the persimmon juice/ tea blended drink... Mmmm.
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Amy S.
I really wanted to like Feed -- the decor is lovely, wait staff was very nice, and the menu looks terrific -- but when the food arrived it had no flavor and minimal texture. For lunch I had one of the "do it yourself" bowls in which I picked a grain mix, then a veggie mix, a sauce and a protein (tofu). Sounded great in theory but the result was a tasteless mash that I ended up dousing in hot sauce just to make it interesting. Entirely possible that I just picked items that did not complement each other. The tofu (which was touted as marinated but had no flavor) definitely made everything around it more bland. For people such as myself who aren't as well versed in what kinds of grains/vegetables go best with each other it would be helpful to have some chef's pairing suggestions on the menu. Also, more robust sauces. One positive note -- the veggie dips with flatbread that I had as a starter were quite good. I think my favorite was made with butternut squash.
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Larae H.
This is one of the more upscale eateries on Abbot Kinney Blvd, in both atmosphere as well as price. The style and decorations are very clean, minimalist and modern with a natural flair. They use seasonal ingredients and everything looked very fresh. But, after glancing at the menu, and observing what was on people's plates around us, we decided to just order drinks because hey, it was happy hour. (The happy hour sign is originally what drew us in) I ordered a Moscow Mule and a vodka cranberry, my friend ordered a white wine (I didn't catch what kind) and a gin and tonic - two at once cause that's how we roll. First off, if you don't like regular ginger, don't order the Moscow Mule. It is a mix of Blue Ice vodka, ginger-coco nectar syrup, organic lime juice and mineral water. On paper it sounds pretty amazing, until you remember that ginger is generally very strong. I can usually handle ginger no problem, but let's just say that I had to power through this one. Intense. Our other drinks were pretty run of the mill. Overall it was a very nice place to hang out if you're looking to talk/get to know someone better/have a nice evening. The wait staff is very friendly and some of them are down right awesome.
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Priscilla H.
Great new addition to the neighborhood. Last night, the soft opening was sweet! My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of dining at FEED body & soul and we were happy that we did so. The menu wasn't hard to swallow what so ever. The service was excellent!! And Thank God in heaven I didn't have to salt any of my food. The atmosphere was beautiful and not at all over the top. Great sounds too. There were an array of healthy choices and its worth trying out, ok, all of you healthy food skeptics. I would definitely dine at FEED again!
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Aundrea S.
Tasty, wholesome food.
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Holly M.
As Feed has been open longer, I have been more and more disappointed. When they opened, everything felt fresh and new, and the menu was true to their service. Last time I went in, I ordered a juice that came with a side of fresh apple juice - or so said their menu. They didn't serve the side with it and then only when I asked after it was not delivered, said that things had changed. I would have understood, if they'd bother to tell me that when I ordered it, but just not delivering and then saying it wasn't the same without an apology or providing it just this one time, was not cool... Then most shockingly, was when they gave me the change and they'd rounded up in their favor. I've noticed the new pattern of Venice restaurants rounding out the change of the bill, but usually it's to the benefit of the customer. Here my bill was just over something .50 and they rounded up to their favor. As I left the tip, I had to explain to the waiter that he could keep the extra change they'd already kept, so I wasn't being stingy, but that if they'd given correct change, it would be a normal tip. I just left feeling very awkward. The service that day was also just very hands off. Sad to see that it had suffered so much, since such a smashing opening. The service just seems to go down with every subsequent visit.
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Stavi K.
This restaurant is not some place u need to go. For staters they have a very small menu and the majority of it was meat. The food isn't that great. It is different but not good different. The service is terrible too. U have to get there early to get your food fast. They have a small kitchen and during "rush hour" they are painfully slow. If u go later then expect your food to be slow and a little cold. They even forgot to bring us something and still charged us for it. I do hope that this restaurant improves but I know I won't be returning.
(1)
Dana G.
Walked in here on a whim on a weekday afternoon for lunch. The place was empty, so my friend and I were pretty skeptical. The hostess greeted us with a big smile and gave us a minute to take a look at the menu. We decided to try the place, partially because we were so hungry (every other place on Abbot Kinney was slammed), and partially because the greeting we received at the front door was so friendly. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside on the back patio -- really nice light, clean and airy. Our server greeted us and gave us the rundown of the menu. I was happy to hear their focus is local, organic, sustainable food. The menu changes frequently to keep up with this philosophy. Our server was very kind and patient with us while we tried to decide what to order (lots of yummy options!). I'm vegetarian, so I went with the Thai Tofu dish. My friend ordered the Ahi Sandwich. We sipped on a couple of organic beers while we waited for our food, chatted and listened to the overhead Reggae playlist. It was really pleasant. Our food arrived and we both devoured our entrees. My friend loved his sandwich, said the fish was really good. My tofu bowl was seasoned well and included a nice assortment of vegetables. We paid our bill and left the restaurant feeling happy with the whole dining experience. I'm guessing the place was empty because it is a newer spot on Abbot Kinney. It is worth trying. I'll definitely be back!
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Haely W.
We wanted to check out this spot after walking by and seeing how beautiful it was. Unfortunately, the experience inside was extremely disappointing. Here's my issue: Don't offer me 4 types of WATER (yes, really) and then not even get our drinks out to us within the first 15 minutes. We were constantly hunting down our totally clueless waitress for each and every thing. The wine we ordered had obviously turned (it was awful) and after asking to return it they managed to tell us how it was an acidic grape blend blah blah blah. The food was incredibly blah-zay and it's too bad because it's simply gorgeous in there and I'm a nut for quality health food (Cafe Gratitude, etc). I'd come back for casual drinks at the bar but wouldn't dare eat here again. Stop trying to be so damn hipster and just provide good food!
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Miss P C.
For a place that prides itself on delicious meals made with fresh organic ingredients Feed has a lot of work to do to meet this claim. No one in my party enjoyed their meal. The food was plain BAD. My Sea Bass had an overpowering taste of asparagus and a few of the mushrooms tasted like dish detergent. I was afraid I would get sick right there eating them. One of my friends ordered the steak in a medium preparation and the steak came out medium well and the meat was HARD! Obviously not a sign of fresh, good quality that this restaurant promotes. In a nutshell, avoid this place at all cost.
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Greg S.
The space is really elegant without being fussy and clearly a huge capital investment. There is a patio in the back that is truly lovely and great for lunch. The space is worth the price of admission. This is a restaurant on a mission. Adopting a farm to table approach, the focus is on organic and healthy fresh food. Oh, and a giant specialty cocktail menu because alcohol with fresh herbs and juices are healthy - right? Our server explained that the restaurant was like Vegan with meat - uh, what? Frankly, they need to dial back on the healthy hype a bit and just relax. The food is pretty amazing but has a narrow appeal as is evidenced by the all or nothing review pattern. There is an impressive sensitivity to the food with a focus on bringing out inherent flavors. Meaning: you can actually taste what you are eating because it's not buried in butter, salt and sugar. A salmon salad on a bed of watercress and whole peas made for the perfect lunch leaving me satisfied and ready return to work instead of needing a nap.
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Beejoli S.
Feed gets a three from me, for having healthy portion concious food in a great environment but that is ultimately bland. The price point is a little on the high end (though, par for the course for Venice PLUS fancy health concious), but at that price point I've had plenty of meals that were tasty. I had the build your own bowl with quinoa/grains, basil tofu pesto sauce, and tofu...and it was just okay. The sauce did nothing other than moisten the dry ingredients. The service was good and everyone is nice, but not as much attention as you'd expect from a very full staff during a lull at 3 PM, while seated at the big counter where all the servers tend to congregate. I would come again IF someone I was with really wanted to, but I probably wouldn't suggest it.
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lorin y.
Cocktails and dinner on a Saturday night. I love the guilt free cocktails; had a pineapple curry cocktail that was savory and not too sweet, made with all organic ingredients. I loved the rotisserie salmon, which was perfect, just barely done. Overdone fish is one of my peeves, and too many restaurants cook fish until it tastes like paper mache. Not sure what the reviewers below were saying about the food not being spiced, but our server did mention the menu had been updated recently. Our food had plenty of spices and flavor. I would definitely return.
(5)
Shon M.
This is my first yelp review so I must have something to say no bueno. Went for brunch with my sis and smh. The French toast awful ...it had some type of spice not cinnamon or nutmeg but something that did not agree with the palet. Never the less I gulped down some of the $3 mimosas to kill the after taste. Puzzled by the experience and after taste, I asked the waitress what the compote on the French toast consisted of she came back with an informed WHATEVER BERRIES WE HAVE.....Are you kidding....thanks for the thorough description. My sis had the eggs with bacon ugggh blah blah...nothing special. This place is cute but lacks in good food. We left FAMISHED thanks FEED!
(2)
Zachary S.
Five stars. Absolutely the BEST food I've ever had in a restaurant! I'm picky and I'm not easy to impress . I'd travel back to Venice Beach just for dinner here. Service is excellent, even though we had no reservations they made room for the four of us at the bar. Love it.
(5)
Jenna C.
Feed... I would lose the body and soul. While the restaurant supports local farmers/sustainable eats, the restaurant is what the name implies: oats and grains. I'm not opposed to this by any means, but the food over all was quite bland. We sampled three of their spreads and all but the cauliflower were enjoyable. The drawback was that for a party of three, they gave us each one cracker to try three healthy servings of spreads. We requested additional crackers, and each time again, they would only bring us one, individual cracker per person. If there is a specific way to eat their spreads, they should indicate or make a suggestion upon order. For my entree, I ordered the pork sandwich. The pork was cooked well. The other ingredients included: rapini, balsamic fig, mustard and pecans. Each ingredient was delightful... individually. As a whole, the balsamic fig overpowered everything else, the mustard was not so much mustard as it was mustard seeds (no flavor) and there was one pecan. The rapini added an OK texture over all, but didn't offer any flavor. I ended up taking my sandwich apart, which I'm sure the chef would have hated me for. My coworker got the pork bowl, which was far better than anything anyone else ordered. The service was so-so. The waitress was not as attentive or friendly as I generally like, but the owner or manager did make his rounds, which is always appreciated. I do enjoy any restaurant that has as many gluten-free options as they have and I support anyone who supports local produce. Perhaps best to stick with their savory feed bowls, but I won't be making it back anytime soon.
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Garrett W.
Maybe our standards are too high for AK but this place did not wow me. The concept is good but the execution of the dishes did not reflect the creativity in the menu. My gf ordered the pork sandwich; it was pale, unseasoned and not cooked well. I got the farmers market bowl. It was modest in size and lacked excitement. The sauce was interesting but couldn't make up for the whole dish. The ambiance of the establishment is nice and we enjoyed sitting in the back 'outdoor' area but were situated less than an arm's length away from a neighboring couple (the tables had to be moved to let people in/out).
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Spencer G.
This place is a visual marvel and the food surely doesn't disappoint either. As someone who isn't super "health food" oriented, I was surprised how much I liked the food. The rotisserie is pretty unique. Ever had a rotisserie hard cooked egg? Yeah me either, until now. Now I want them every day. The dinner my girlfriend and I had was pretty damn good all things considered. The sparkling water was flat. After 4 tries, we gave up on the sparkling water. Not a big issue, but worth being noted. The owner did come apologize for the problem. Which was kind of nice. The food isn't Gjelina, but then again it felt a lot 'cleaner' and lighter than most of AK's hot spots. Bottom line; on a street full of good restaurants, this is another to be considered. Just don't go craving a steak and potatoes and you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Stephanie L.
Celebrating our engagement and Ryan has been such a wonderful host. He ha taken photos, made the most delicious drinks and made us feel like family. Thank you feed body soul!!!!! We will be back weekly from OC.
(5)
Kristen L.
Love the look... The bartender had dread locks. He had a way to cool for school attitude. We ordered soup. Before it came we were ready to order the rest of our food. It came, we ate it. Needed salt. Sat there for five more minutes with our menus pushed to the side. Decided to finish the soup without salt. We had to flag down another staff member because the bartender was busy talking to someone else the entire time. Finally we ordered. The food was ok. Menu was confusing. The bartender was too aloof. Didn't wanna bother him and ask him questions about it. The turkey sandwich was okay. The turkey had a lot of fat on it. Between my boyfriend and I we had to spit out three bites of fat. I'd only go back for a drink. If that. With more personable, attentive staff this place could do well. The soup was also NINE dollars. Lower prices or better food...give the people one or both.
(2)
Bruce K.
I really wanted to like this place - it's beautiful, it's down the street from us... I was very excited to try it out with my wife and a few other friends - but unfortunately, no. I'll echo the call to bring your own spices - the menu looked very promising, but everything was just plain, bland... I understand raw food, but you don't have to leave out the taste with the cooking. They get one extra star for being beautiful despite the slow service... We were afraid to send our waitress away since who knows when she'd be back - even though we were like 20 feet away we couldn't seem to get her attention and weren't quite desperate enough to shout or physically go get her. Summary: prices are for the decor, but if you want quick & tasty, try elsewhere. Or Feed - figure out how to make food as delicious as your place is beautiful and I'll be happy to give you another try, but until then... I hope you get it together.
(2)
Dru G.
Great decor and atmosphere. We were seated right away, our waitress was happy, friendly and attentive. Drinks: Wasn't familiar with their selection of single malts so asked the waitress to get me something of the bartenders choice which was acceptable. Apparently it was made without refined sugars... Friend had a capirinha and said she could keep drinking them... Appetizer: Salmon appetizer was good, lemon overpowered but my friend really liked it so just my opinion. Entree: I had half chicken ,which I loved. Would absolutely order again. Friend had Salmon dish on bed of cracked wheat something something and green stuff; maybe Kale? Said the salmon was delicious. Dessert: Very impressed with their coffee, soft and smooth. Had decaf but was still quite potent. I had the chocolate strawberry cake. I liked it but I think there was too much strawberry flavor in it. Nontheless, it was good.
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Jozo Joe Z.
My experiences at Feed have been very So-So. The interior and the staff are great. It's a wonderful place to eat and everyone is very helpful and knowledgeable, but the food is so boring and the flavors are uninspiring, yet the prices are very unbalanced. I've always left with the thought of "is that really it?" There are so many great local restaurants to visit, why bother with Feed. I'm done with the place.
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Kaitlin B.
I knew from the moment I laid eyes upon the classic cursive lettering of Feed's store-front sign that I had to stop by for dinner. Abbot Kinney is no stranger to the trendy and up and coming, however Feed stands out with its concept and atmosphere. Based on promoting a healthy lifestyle, the menu has numerous nutritious selections while still satisfying a foodie pallet; add in a killer organic cocktail menu and we have a 5 star rating! The moscow mule was tasty and the perfect beverage to be paired with the assortment of veggies I ordered-- all of which were wonderfully cooked and lightly seasoned (you can also add salt/pepper/seasonings as provided on the table) If you appreciate a fresh approach to healthy eating, stop into Feed and try it for yourself. I look forward to going back!
(5)
Jaime R.
Ambiance is great, food/service is meh, price is blah. I'll probably just come back for drinks..
(3)
M P.
The name of this restaurant is entirely misleading. I had the portabella mushroom and butternut squash salad, which was an interesting pairing, but boringly executed. It wasn't seasoned well, and even if it had been, I would've had to order three more to get a decent dinner size portion. It was basically five or six strips of mushroom, a few wedges, of squash, about eight lettuce leaves, and dressing. Not what I think of for a $14 plate. Drinks are not bad, but then I can say the same about about most of the other restaurants in that area, and they also boast better food. Service was fine, not remarkable, but not painful. Don't waste your time unless you like leaving restaurants poorer and hungrier than when you entered.
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Chey P.
Ooofff.
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Crystal W.
Beautiful place!!! There is even an outdoor heated patio out back and it is gorgeous with what they have done. Clean, white, pristine & classy. It is a good place to grab a healthy meal. There are meals for vegans, vegetarians & carnivores. Portion sizes are perfect, I don't recommend sharing a plate since one plate leaves you satisfied. All in all I think Feed has a lot of potential, it's a really beautiful space, just wish the food tasted as yummy as beautiful as the place is.
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Sarah H.
This review is strictly on the delicious and creative drinks that were artfully crafted by Matt B, bartender extraordinaire. The cocktails that were concocted that night were well balanced, inventive, and just plain delicious. The standout of the night was the holiday favorite--the eggnog. His was velvety light. I could have had two; can't say that for the regular 'nog. Having had inventive drinks from him before at the Library Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel, we knew that these drinks at Feed would be excellent, and we were right. Matt's still got it!
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Rhythm E.
I've eaten at many fine fresh-fare and organic based restaurants the world over, and, simply put, this was one of the best meals I've ever had in life. My salmon with tofu red-pepper sauce over subtly seasoned grain & choice veggies was melt-in-your-mouth bliss, and the gentle-but-perfect flavor notes rising from the veggies were exquisite. The service was excellent, the main entrees hit the table mere minutes after being ordered, and all the waiters & staff were very gracious. Can't understand any reviews less than 4 or 5 stars. Perhaps some are looking for heavier flavors and sauces or mammoth portions, instead of impeccable plates, delicately seasoned. This is fine dining at its finest!
(5)
Janice F.
I came here with a couple of friends visiting from out of town for Saturday brunch. Gjelina was packed as usual so we decided to try Feed Body & Soul then walk around Abbot Kinney. We got seated fairly quickly in the patio since there were quite a few tables open. It wasn't too busy however it took forever for us to get our menus and a server. We noticed the menu didn't have any scrambled egg or any kind of egg dishes so our server comes, really friendly and took our drinks and read us the brunch specials. We ordered three iced coffees and a couple of Wyld Beers. After we received our drinks, it took him forever and a day to come back and take our order. My girlfriend and I decided on the brunch special - smoked/cured salmon with a poached egg over a bed of broccolini (she got the potatoes instead of broccolini) Her boyfriend ordered the salmon bowl. The order took almost 30 minutes to come out while we saw other tables who ordered after us receive their dishes first. When we finally got our food, everything looked delicious but after a couple of bites, the entire dish was unbareably salty! We had her boyfriend try our dishes and he had to agree. We felt so bad we had to send it back. ( I never return anything back to the kitchen) The lady manager that morning came over and gave us the biggest 'tude "Um... It's cured salmon. That's how it's suppose to taste- SALTY" and walked away. Wow B****!! Our server had a look of embarrassment and tried to offer us something else. My friend got a fruit bowl to play it safe and I decided to try the OG Raw Kale Salad... again SALTY! How do you ruin a kale salad? They poured seasoning salt all over the salad. Both meals tasted like a salt lick. Again, I started to feel embarrassed and had to return it back to the kitchen. The waiter took it back and tried to offer me the kale salad again without the seasoning. No thanks kind sir... everything was way salty and your manager was a bitch. Enough said. By the way you charged us $6 for a glass of iced coffee when the menu on your website says differently. 1 star for the delicious Wyld beer but I definitely will not be coming back to this joint. Stay clear everyone! I ended up going to Nice Cream down the block to get the saltiness out of my mouth. There are a ton of great places on Abbot Kinney to try and Feed Body & Soul is not one of them. Maybe the B manager can learn to feed her own body & soul with better customer service.
(1)
Sergio D.
Great concept, really good food, good prices. Would go back every day if I lived nearby. Great addition to Abbot Kinney.
(5)
Judith L.
Looking back on my experiences with this restaurant, I realize the service was always a little odd. Nor was the food perfect. But last night sort of topped everything. First, somehow we got caught up in a game of musical servers -- within 10 minutes, no fewer than five different people greeted us, all of them appearing exceedingly stressed. Not one of them, however, managed to tell us what they had run out of, or what the specials were. They had to wait until we'd decided for that. And deciding was difficult, because the menu has changed so radically it hardly seems like the same restaurant. I'm a vegetarian and my husband is not; Feed used to be perfect for us because of the build-your-own grain bowls they had on the menu, which was a concept I loved. Now, however, that option is gone from the menu, and there's very little on it for the vegetarian. Feed was also great because of the responsibly sourced meat they supposedly serve. I insist that my husband eat only grass-fed red meat (beef and bison), because it's healthier for his heart. Last night, after we learned the bison tri-tip was gone and there was a New York strip steak special on, I asked server #1, who had returned after a mysterious hiatus, where the beef came from. "New York," she said. "It's a New York strip." Really? And I suppose your Philly cheese steak comes from Philadelphia. Honestly. At that point, being unhappy with the overpriced menu ($36 for Halibut; $32 for "King Salmon" that is not wild), and miffed about our romantic dinner turning into a circus, we drank up our cocktails (which were quite good -- the reason I put two stars and not one) and said we'd go down the street for food instead. I didn't get the feeling anyone wanted to know why, but we told them anyway: Overpriced food, odd service, no grain bowls. And here's what server #1 said: "Look, we had to fire the chef and change our whole menu because it's all over Yelp that our food is bad." Actually, it's all over Yelp that the service is bizarre here, too. The solution should not have been to fire the chef and tell your customers about your bad Yelp reviews, but start treating people who walk in your restaurant in a way that makes them feel happy and comfortable. We went down the street to Three Square Cafe and had an absolutely lovely and cozy comfort-food feast for half the price we would have spent at Feed. We had one server, who had some backup from his colleagues, and he was a gem.
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Meg W.
Tried Feed today for lunch and really liked it. Service was very good and food was delicious. We had the wild rice bowl + beets + sesame tamari dressing + tofu. Yummy! Perfectly sized portion, grainy and delicious. Beets gave it some sweetness. $14 Tried the daily green smoothie. A+ yummy! $8 Also tried the kale and pecan smoothie. $8 Did not like it. Had a bitter after taste. Nice addition to the neighborhood.
(4)
Yamile S.
Feed's decor is awesome and the food is deliciously fresh and light! Their butternut squash soup was seasoned perfectly. The artichoke, leek, spread was also really good. We also had the rotisserie chicken salad sandwich and the spiced butternut and arugula salad. We ate every bit of it! Service was stellar!
(5)
Sarah G.
Meh. Bland. Boring. I got so excited when I sat down and saw the pickle menu, I thought, cool, this is right up my alley. Not so much. Cocktails have no flavor. The food has no flavor. Bummer. Plenty of other better options in the neighborhood.
(2)
L M.
My new favorite restaurant in LA. Great ambience, great service & love Jason the bartender. Food was perfect.
(5)
Georgia V.
If this review were based on how the drinks tasted, I've give it a 5 stars, but the service was enough to make me walk out of a place for the first time ever. When we arrived we were told our wait would be 45 minutes- no problem, seats were about to open at the bar, and that's enough time to enjoy a drink. The bartender was friendly and explained the current cocktails. They average around $13 each. For all natural, local and organic ingredients, not to bad. I ordered the bocce ball and it was amazing- when we finally got it. It took 30 minutes to get 2 drinks and they had to come get our order twice. After waiting 45 minutes, they told us it would be another 45 minutes. By that time, everything else in the area had closed, so we opted to stay. A half hour later we were told it would be another 20 minutes. (REALLY?!) They offered nothing other than a smile and an apology when we asked why it was taking so long. When they came back and told us it would be another 10 minutes, I smiled and said 'great! Thanks!!' and then walked out as soon as they turned around. There was no way I was going to give them any more of my money, no matter how good it could have been. It was an extremely disappointing visit and I never recommend it for anything more than a drink. The customer service was horrendous and they could have gotten us to stay had they been more hospitable and actually seemed like they cared. Feed has an overall pretentious vibe with nothing to justify it.
(2)
FB W.
A date and I went to Feed Body and Soul on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I was greatly impressed with the stellar customer service and how flexible they were with our lunch order. The food was delicious, albeit pricey, and we had a great afternoon there. Welcome to the neighhood!!!
(4)
Yu W.
Light taste + Healthy dishes (Fish & Veggies & Grains) Cute deco~ Will definitely come back
(5)
FG C.
All new restaurants usually have to work out the kinks, so all you people that were disappointed give it time. I was invited to dinner before it officially opened and it was very, very good. My friend likes to substitute all the time and if I would have been listening I could have also added more veggies instead of the all the grains. I had the chicken bowl and she had the salmon, we shared and both were very good. Flavorful, healthy portions delivered to our table quickly. Our server and the staff were very attentive. The only things I would have done differently, is the tables outside were very, very close together and more crackers to go with the tasty spreads we had. Thank you for a great evening with wonderful food and good luck to the restaurant! Telling all my friends to visit.
(5)
TJ B.
Good food, drinks, service, ambiance. This place has got a lot better than when it first opened. If you wrote it off it's worth a revisit.
(4)
Melineh H.
My new fave place. Food/ drinks/ ambiance was FABULOUS.
(5)
ZL A.
Wow. Really??? I'm shocked by the reviews. I'm from LA and I hate I moved away but I was back this weekend to OD on home. I started at Versailles and Bossa Nova on Saturday and Messhall and this restaurant on Sunday. I have to say, LOVED this place! It's quintessentially LA! I ordered the crab cakes and they were fresh and delicious. The salad was colorful and fresh too. I ordered a delicious fruity green tea. The ambiance is comfortable, very Abbott Kinney. I mean, I can't say a bad thing about this restaurant. They even serve alkaline water for free! And the waitress with the pretty red-hair was great. I would say give this place a try and judge for yourself. The operative word here is fresh. 5 stars in my book. (Oh and I must add that I don't eat a lot of salt on a daily basis. I kind of think this place is the real deal. If eating fresh and clean food is something you do on a daily basis, then the natural flavors of the food at Feed will be satisfying.)
(5)
Christopher H.
Great overall experience. Have been to this place a few times now since they have opened and it gets better and better every time I am there. Food is great and love the focus on ingredients. Wines are also really fun as well as they have made some new changes to the list! Would highly recommend this place. If you haven't been give it a shot. If you've been, circle back! Fun times!
(5)
Gabriella C.
We frequently eat at two other popular restaurants on Abbot Kinney, one starts with an a, the other with a J. Okay, we love both those places, but my Goddess, they are loud, crowded, and the servers are always curt and less than friendly. So we decided to try Feed. All I can say is, we were seated right away, service was reasonable and friendly, and the food was good. Yes, it was on the lighter side, but realize, they use very little fats and it is very healthy. Also, the prices were more than reasonable for whole food. The ambiance? Delightful!
(4)
Cecilia S.
Best cosmopolitan ever! All organic house made juices and vodka. Friendly and great service!
(5)
B R.
Very good quality food, excellent service, good atmosphere, live music. We went for dinner as a large group from a conference. Mia, our server, took excellent care of each of us by giving us individualized recommendations on menu items and providing us with our own receipts so we could submit for reimbursement.
(5)
Jill T.
The decor is gorgeous but I must have completely ordered wrong and it's expensive! $26 for a 1/2 chicken! (I will say I just came back from Mexico where you can get an incredible meal for 2 for $20, so I'm still having sticker shock back home.) Do not order the smoked salmon appetizer (it is swimming a tangy sauce) and don't order the spreads. We got the trio and all I did was keep adding salt to them because they were totally bland. (I am a LOW sodium person and I needed salt at this restaurant.) The chicken was average. It's actually better from Whole Foods. So, after tip, $75 later, I was totally underwhelmed. The dishes on the table next to me looked good, so maybe I'll try it again....maybe.
(3)
Marla M.
Thoroughly enjoyed the vibe and the amazing fresh cocktails from Matthew Biancaniello. What a master mixologist. Seriously, you have to go on a Wednesday or Saturday night to catch him! Who knew that homemade sriracha would be so incredible in a drink?
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Kate R.
I'm torn about Feed. The food was great but the service was absolutely terrible so I'm on the fence about going back. Pros - tons of options for me (veg) and my husband (meat eater). We had a lovely starter, each had a bowl, and dessert with coffee. Cons - Our server forgot about us many times, almost to the point of it being comical. We ordered wine to start, which took almost 30 minutes to get. From there, the food runners and busboys took care of us because our server just couldn't be bothered. We saw her attending to other tables and relaxing at the side of the room but just didn't quite make it to us very often. Our dessert had a bug crawling all over it and a different server threw it away and replaced it for us. The manager kindly comp'd the dessert. Though in hindsight, given the terrible service and bug situation, they should have comp'd a lot more! Finally, our check took almost 20 minutes from the time the server set it down until we left. Overall I enjoyed the food but am ruined by all the other cons.
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Brentwood M.
We thought we'd try this place out for lunch today as we've passed it many times before. We were seated in a very pretty back room. It wasn't crowded at all. The waiter took a very long time to appear. When he finally did show up he was very surly. We ordered very simple things. Fish tacos, Chicken skewers and french fries. That's it. Forty five minutes later we were wondering what happened to our order. We couldn't even get our waters refilled. We finally caught our waiter's eye. He came over with the rudest attitude. We very politely asked what might be taking so long for our food to come out. He snapped at us and said it had nothing to do with him that it was the kitchen's fault. My son peeked over at the kitchen and saw our food just sitting there on the counter. Our waiter finally brought it over and everything was cold. My fish tacos were completely soggy from being left for so long. Will not return.
(1)
Carlos L.
Went last week for dinner with my wife, the place is beautiful and the ambiance hip and casual and as "elegant" as Abbot Kinney can tolerate. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable and right away we had drinks on the table. I had the hemp and chili crusted albacore on soba noodles and my wife the rotisserie salmon. Fantastic natural flavors not smothered by strong sauces, super good food without the guilt because you know that what you are enjoying is good for you. We indulged in two desserts and both the strawberry chocolate cake and the pear almond tart were do die for and ...GF and Vegan?, they did not taste like the typical vegan hippy stuff I can tell you that. Will we go back? most def.
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mauricio o.
dude at the bar has been nice before.. today he showed signs of having gone out last night. highly irritable and not ready for brunch. i'm polite. I made the best of it. food is good and seems that is always the case. the smoothie I had follows the same procedure as the food. but literally this morning the place was a shit show as far as staff goes.
(2)
jamie a.
Food was average. Condescending waitress about how diet soda should be banned. I would like to give 2 stars, although my friends enjoyed the food.
(3)
Mishel F.
Well, Feed has definitely taken notice of the negative reviews slamming their service (even the guy w/ dreadlocks who is mentioned is several reviews) - the minute we walked in we were warmly greeted and escorted to a great outdoor table. The vibe is very cool, beautiful materials and a thoughtfully constructed kitchen and bar. We came for breakfast, so I can't comment on the cocktails but they look fabulous - to rival nearby Tasting Kitchen. Everything is sourced locally - from the meat they serve, to the just-picked produce to the spirits in their cocktails. This freshness shines in the food preparation - the theory is to let the ingredients be the star and not muck it up with excessive sauces. I had the warm Quinoa bowl with berries and cacao protein, farm egg and the Daily Greens smoothie with pretty much everything to make you feel healthy - but somehow managed to be delicious at the same time. The server spent a lot of time explaining the menu and checking back to see if we liked our dishes, there were no lapses in service and they thanked us on the way out. Can't wait to try them for dinner.
(4)
Andrea L.
One word to describe this place from the service to the menu is smug. Not sure if they even had a staff or if I drank a invisibility elixir without knowing. Never have i struggled so hard to find one item on a menu that even remotely sounded palatable. The whole experience was so awful it was my first time ever walking out of a restaurant. So glad i did because right down the way is a place called Local 1205 which executes everything that Feed does not. Feed was terrible enough for me to write this review. One of two that I have written since opening a Yelp account five years ago.
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Simon E. B.
Another one surprised by bad reviews. It's cool looking inside, the patio was warm on a cool night. The food came quickly and was creative, good looking and tasted great. We had the compressed watermelon salad with cashew cream. Liked that. Had the cured salmon with celery root. It was heavily tangy so the wedge of avocado was spot-on to cut that. Also had the sunflower seed risotto. Since we didn't know what to expect we were totally in to it. Kinda liked that they found a way to make old-school 1970's nut-and-seed-loaf look great and taste awesome. The poussin -- aka young chicken -- was moist and the skin was crispy. What more does a dude want? We will go back. Weird to say this, but the negative was the hostess who was over-eager. The waitress was nice, but the hostess was just kinda oozing desperation. If you encounter that, don't let it put you off. And this has nothing to do with much really, but the couple next to us asked the chef to come out so she could explain her food allergies. We weren't evesdropping, but he seemed to be on it and trying to listen to and work with her. Ok, we were evesdropping a little, and she might have said she was allergic to maple syrup. That just fuckiing cracked me up. The chef kept a straight face, so balls to him. I wouldn't have.
(4)
Jason C.
This is why you do not listen to others before compiling your own review. The negative comments regarding this restaurant are clearly not warranted. I have nothing but praise for Feed. The ambiance - eclectic, alternative 'vampire weekend' music played at the proper volume. The beautifully designed space - both indoor and outdoor, bar and window seating. Its really hard to imagine the owners were able to turn this into the grand place that it is after taking over from the previous tiny Stroh's market. The food is both delicious and nutritious, giving the option to go all vegan if you choose or real protein if thats what you are in the mood for. The cauliflower tumeric soup was killer and more importantly, dairy-free (as is everything here). Perfect combination of hearty, texture filled with a little spicy kick from the indian spice. The chicken salad sandwich (using tofu, instead of mayo as the combining agent) is the best i ever had. Usually skeptical of going protein salad concoctions out of fear that the chef will use the least desired parts in preparation, but not to worry here. Clearly all white, breast used and no fatty, mayo densed finish. Even more surprising was the GF bread I requested. Usually GF means tasteless, cardboard, way too small derivative of the real deal, but this was just the opposite. I will definitely order a sammy on this again and ask where they get it from next time. Mimosa was not too OJ forward and tastes like they use champagne (instead of prosecco which can be a bit too sweet when coupled with juice). Dont believe the negative hype regarding the price point. Its actually reasonable for a sit down, waiter served lunch. Especially considering you will pay the same for going to Lemonade down the street for food thats been prepared hours ago while they make you stand in line for it (a la Sizzler). Just like the masses did not enjoy the Great Gatsby while I did, Feed is better left experienced first hand and not vicariously through fellow Yelpers that dropped the ball on this one.
(4)
Brian L.
So 14 of us went to Feed the Saturday after New Years Eve. They weren't terribly busy due to the holidays so it worked to our advantage. The restaurant is pretty but nothing exemplary compared with others of this "caliber". Service was very attentive and had no complaints. However, the food was abominable and truly undeserving of a repeat visit. My wife and I shared the octopus appetizer and while the octopus was tender it was virtually tasteless. The guests next to us ordered the Scallop appetizer which was accurate: it featured one Scallop for $14.00...and it was over-cooked. Our entrees consisted of Muscovy duck and their signature "AK" hamburger. I ordered the duck medium rare (per the servers' suggestion and my own experience) and my wife ordered her hamburger medium rare. Not only did the food come out room temperature but my duck was over-cooked and tough. The hamburger was under-cooked and raw in the center. For a kitchen under-taxed for this evening it's unconscionable that they should screw up food this thoroughly. Our companions next to us ordered the risotto which was gummy and tasteless and the hamburger. The rest of our party had nothing good to say about their food and many left with their appetites still intact. Yes, the drinks are memorable but the wines by the glass leave a lot to be desired. I didn't look at the wine list so I can't comment on it. Overall I would consider this restaurant a bust and not worthy of a repeat visit for the prices (which aren't excessive IF the food is decent) charged.
(1)
Fairlyb r.
Management and the whole experience has diminished greatly. Where did all the good staffers go? They probably left to work where the food is good and they can make money. Shame...
(2)
Phillip B.
The food was average and a bit overpriced. I ordered the muscles and salmon salad. They was nothing special about either dish. I could have made them better myself with little effort. The wait staff wasn't very attentive even though the place was empty. There are literally 10 restaurants in walking distance that are far better.
(2)
lauren k.
The food wasn't exceptional but good. The ambiance makes it worth it. The service was great. We went during the day so it wasn't too crazy
(4)
Justin M.
This place is horrible. They should shut down.
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Roman G.
we were there on New Years, unfortunately it was quite empty. The food was good, although not as exceptional as expected and the waiter was quite a bit overly service-oriented and almost intense.
(3)
Tran C.
Good place for a drink, but the food is way over priced, and the portion are tiny. I got a $14 entre salad and it looked like a app salad. Never coming here to eat again!
(2)
Stuart T.
I thought the food was good totally over the top pricing but that is what you pay at a fancy Abbot Kinney place...
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Susan B.
WORST. RESTAURANT. EVER. Such a disappointment. Been waiting for this place to open for months. The decor and graphics are entirely misleading. The inside of the restaurant was designed beautifully, and the descriptions on the menu sound incredible, but don't let words and appearances fool you. The food that comes out on your plate is anything but delicious. Basic and underwhelming are the two words that come to mind. Not only is the food a disappointment, but the service is AWFUL. We waited at least a half hour before our waitress asked if we were ready to order. To make matters worse, the staff has no clue about the menu items. Every question we had, our waitress couldn't answer. Then after finally receiving our dishes, more than have the ingredients listed on the menu item were left out of the dish, then having to send it back. Good times. The only plus side of the night was some great west side hipster watching. But we could have gone anywhere on Abbot Kinney for that. My advice, don't bother. A homemade meal would rock the socks off of any dish at this place...don't waist your time and money. You'll see i told ya so.
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Julie S.
I really, really wanted to like this place. I haven't eaten out in almost a year due to being diagnosed with food intolerances (gluten, dairy, soy) and being vegetarian. I sure as hell don't want to go somewhere where a salad is my only option if I'm dining out. So, I was absolutely ecstatic when I saw this place while in Venice last weekend and checked out the menu online. Wonder of wonders, I could actually eat a lot on the menu, as could my meat-eating husband!!! We went for lunch today and were immediately seated in the patio area. It was pretty cool outside, but the heaters were going full blast. I was actually comfortable, but my husband was burning up, as were the people at the table beside us. Our drinks arrived quickly and as I went to place my order, I decided on the gluten-free grain bowl with carrots, kohlrabi, mushrooms and artichokes. I was going to get the basil sauce on the side, but luckily asked first about the note regarding "sauces may contain soy ingredients" in this section (it's not shown on their online menu). I was disappointed to find that every single sauce contained silken tofu, according to our waitress. So, no sauce for me. My husband ordered the roasted pork loin with squash sauce. After placing our order, I can't count how many times food and drinks were almost delivered to the wrong tables around us, along with ours. The ladies next to us hadn't even placed their order yet & had at least 3 different servers come by trying to drop off food, juices, etc... It was obvious that they haven't ironed the kinks out with their table numbers. Our food arrived fairly quickly and was extremely bland. I had to ask for salt and pepper, as there wasn't any on the table. I had a plate that was 90% kohlrabi, 5% carrots/mushrooms and 5% grains. I felt bad leaving so much on my plate at the end of my meal, but it just wasn't anything special. My husband doused his dish in salt and pepper and said the squash sauce was like some weird nacho cheese. I felt bad for him, since I was the one who drug us there for lunch, but he sucked it up for me and ate it all. Our plates were cleared pretty soon afterward, but then we waited at least 30 min more for our check (one of the things I certainly don't miss about eating out). I think Feed could've definitely benefited from ironing out the kinks for another week or two before opening. The space is stunning, but the food was disappointing. I really hope they consider adding simple sauces to their menu that don't contain soy, so there are more options for customers like me. I might go back in the future, but I definitely plan to wait until they iron out the new-opening bumps first.
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Rachael E.
Went here for a late lunch/early dinner on last Saturday. The menu was fairly limited and still serving breakfast amongst lunch (I think it was around 2 pm). They have a few sandwiches as well and some smaller entrees. The waitress was friendly and service was good. My friend ordered a mimosa and I got a flavored caipirinha (it's a Brazilian cocktail). I ordered a marinated chicken sandwich and my friend got a club sandwich. Both were very tasty. When the bill came it seemed really high and that's when I realized the drink I got was $18!!! I didn't notice the prices on the drink menu. I don't think the prices were even on there but I can't remember for sure. I don't think I've ever payed that much for a cocktail. It definitely was not worth $18 and if I had realized the price was so high I wouldn't have ordered it but maybe that's my bad for not noticing the price. Regardless, $18 for a drink is too high. Other than that I like this place!
(4)
Meredith G.
I never write reviews, but my experiences here were so bad I feel the need to write a fair warning. The 1st time I went was for dinner with my friend. The food and wine were really great, the service not so great. The server actually acted annoyed with me when I couldn't decided on what I wanted and was asking him questions. The 2nd time was for lunch with my boyfriend. My salad and french fries came out before his salad which was annoying, and our salads were terrible. The service was really bad too. He never checked on us and was very short. The 3rd time was for brunch with my boyfriend and friends (same friend I went with 1st time) and the only reason we went was because they had bottomless mimosas. The mimosas came in pitchers and were AWFUL. It was basically orange juice with a splash of champagne. When we asked for more champagne and complained, the server (who we had at lunch) just looked at us, said no that they were pre-made and walked away....like he couldn't have added champagne to it even if it was pre-made? The food was AWFUL. I could not even finish my meal. Mind you the bus boy and woman did everything, our rude server only checked on us once. At the end, he asked how everything was and when we told him we weren't happy, he just shrugged his shoulders and gave us the bill. The only thing this place has going for itself is it's location on Abbot Kinney, which they are clearly leaning on since the service and food are just horrible. Save your time and money and go somewhere else!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch, Dinner Parking : Valet, Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Manuel B.
The staff was great! But the food was terrible.
(2)Elizabeth V.
I need to start trusting the yelp reviews. 300 people are not wrong. When they say it's a 3-star place, it's a 3-star place, even though the referral from my sweet friend probably came with the best intentions. I considered ordering a salad but I was cold sitting directly in front of their flung-wide-open front doors, unable to move because we had already placed an order with the waiter [[the hostess checked with the waiter, and then declined to move us to the booth she was holding for us in the (warm) rear of the restaurant. This type of, "I don't care if the customer is unhappy I work here and I want ease of service" has never really sat well with me when I encounter it.]] I decide maybe I should order something warm, but unfortunately, the menu is breakfast items and sandwiches, only. So, whatever, we're cold and the first thing Waiter does is come over an announce we only have the lunch/brunch menu available for FIVE MORE MINUTES because they're switching to dinner. "Are you chilly? We're not going to accommodate you. And you better make a decision NOW because I'm about to rip the menu from your cold bony fingers." No, Waiter didn't say that. But he might as well have. After checking the menus on Feed's website I can clarify a point of confusion. I never did find the salads on the "lunch menu" and that is because we weren't given the lunch menu. We were only given "brunch" (it was Saturday) and that only has brunch items and sandwiches - no salads or appetizers (all the things I would've been happy to eat.) Before we even ordered we just looked at each other and knew this was going downhill at an alarming rate of speed. My lady friend and I both asked Waiter "this or this" and he basically chose our entrees for us. So somehow my friend got the burger and fries and I got the pork belly sandwich. Let's talk pork belly. Pork belly, like beef cheek right? Noooo stoooopid. Oops it's actually a bacon sandwich. Pork belly is like thick cut strips of Canadian bacon, it's not a garnish, it's a bacon sandwich. There was also a fried egg (not runny), a mayo-based sauce, avocado, tomato, cheese, and a huge white bun toasted on the inside. I was starving and cold, and so I ate the whole thing. My friend had the burger and she said it was fine. She's also more knowledgable about pork belly than I am, but we didn't taste each other's food. It filled me up, but $15 for bread, an egg, and bacon? I should've stuck to brunch, or DOUBLE CHECKED that there wasn't another Lunch menu with salads and appetizers on it. I wasn't given the right menu, I wasn't allowed to move our table as the hostess kindly suggested due to Waiter's inconvenience, and I wasn't allowed to spend time perusing the menu because, shucks, I showed up at the wrong time to dine for this place and they have a schedule. If we could check the pretentiousness at the door this place might see something stronger than a 3-star review. $15 for a bacon and egg sandwich, what a shame...
(2)Jen G.
We really enjoyed our meal here. The service was great (I think the server's name was Adolfus). The food was great. We loved the pork chops, papardelle, chicken skewers, brussels, cauliflower, and asian greens. The veggies were excellent.
(4)Tracey M.
My mom and I ate here on Sunday for brunch and the food was delicious! I had the burger and my mom had the club sandwich. The food was excellent and the ingredients tasted very fresh. The club had a curry aoli that was not only creative and innovative, but perfect on a club. And my burger was perfectly done! One loss of a star for the waiter. He was very unresponsive and disappeared more than a few times, to the point that we started asking the other servers for tings that our server never returned with or forgot. Maybe he was having a rough day... all in all, it was good.
(4)Sue F.
2 stars because of service. Our food didn't come for an hour and three tables got our food before us. Waitress blamed it on the crazy kitchen and the apology was not sincere. Wasn't even offered a free dessert. I wanted to say something, talk to the manager, yet my husband didn't want me to because we had out of town guests and the delay was embarrassing enough. 2 stars for food. Brussels sprouts out of this world, pear and onion tart (switched out blue cheese for feta), tuna tarte all good. The steak in the arugula salad was overdone, tasteless and was like lumps from a grocery store. Not rare slices one would expect.
(2)Jennifer V.
While it may only be the first week, they have A LOT to get right...went in for lunch, had a reservation and was treated like a hobo off the street. We were seated outside on a freezing day and within minutes asked to be moved inside. 45 mins and whole (terrible) meal later, we were never moved. Despite the fact that we were already running a bill, the staff chose to disregard our request and instead seat group after group inside. Besides being too cold to move our hands to eat, the meal came out at 5 different times, order was completely wrong and the food was bland as bland can be. Perhaps a better name for this restaurant would be Feed Yourself...because you'd have better service and a more satisfying meal anywhere else. In a city of great food and good service, this place lacks both in a maddening way.
(1)Gabriel C.
Sundays they have $3 mimosas and a small great lunch menu, about $14-$18 pp
(4)Z P.
Hubby and I stumbled in here around three weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised with just about everything. We were served by the lovely Nathan and he totally blew us away. We decided to come back and celebrate our anniversary on the back patio which when enclosed was totally cozy. We requested to be looked after by Nathan and all I can say is WOW. From form to function he was on point, on so many levels. His depth of knowledge about the menu, his superlative ability to read a table, and most importantly, his most gracious manner immensely contributed to a magical dining experience. Somebody needs to give this man a raise or he will be stolen. My husband and I have spent a zillion years combined working in F&B and it just doesn't get any better than Nathan. What an asset! If we we proprietors of a restaurant, we'd put him in charge and trust him to run it. The Halibut Special was off the hook, not dry like halibut CAN be. Beautifully executed. Nathan, I'd love to meet and congratulate your parents on a job well done. They raised a jewel! See you soon and thank you. You're a class act!
(5)Cayla M.
Wow! Awesome kale salad and frech frites!! That chipotle aoili was amazing!! We got the pork torta and the chicken lettuce wraps.. all so flavorful!!!!! We got the fresca fizz mojito and the thin mint chocolate soda.. dangerous to say the least!! BUT the best of it all was carlos! Very personable and helpful with the menu! Thanks a lot! :)
(5)Becca H.
My friends and I came here last Saturday on a cold and rainy evening for dinner. While hanging out on Abbot Kinney, we stumbled upon Feed and found it charming and inviting from the outside. The four of us walked into a restaurant that was filled with empty tables and a few people sitting at the bar. I asked for a table for four and the hostess asked if we had a reservation, in which I said, "no". She looked around, looked at her seating chart, looked at her co-worker and hesitated. Seriously?! The place was nearly empty! We eventually got seated in the covered patio. However, before we got seated, two waiters standing around in the patio (yes they were THAT busy), asked the hostess if she checked to see if we could be seated in the patio. REALLY?!! The hostess said that she checked and we could sit in the area. Mind you that there were only two parties, each with only two people, were in the patio area. Sure, there might have been a party of um, 40 people, coming later but for now, it was pretty bleak. We finally sat down and tried to warm up. The waiter handed us the menu and never once introduced himself or asked us if we had been there before. For a place that appears and tries to be somewhat "upscale", the service was seriously lacking. Our group finally orders our meals and a few drinks. However, when I asked our waiter about the salmon and whether it was wild, he gave me a disparaging look and said, "It's farm raised in Norway. You can't get wild salmon at this time of the year." Hm...why is that I can get wild salmon at other restaurants at this time of the year? The salmon was okay. The edamame curry risotto was spicy but not the type of spicy that compliments the dish. The hubs' burger was dry with no hints of pink even though he ordered it medium-well. For a wanna-be posh place, I would think the fries on the side it would come with a creative dip like some sort of aioli, Nope - just a dish of ketchup. The waiter never came by to see how we were doing or if the food was okay. Not once did he ask if I wanted a second glass of wine. However, the guy (NOT the waiter) who refills water was ON POINT that night! Our water glasses were never half empty before he came by to fill it again. Kudos to that guy. He was probably the only redeeming factor in our entire experience. Give that guy a raise because he was the reason I gave this place one star. So, if you're looking to be snubbed and less than mediocre dining experience, this is your place. However, if you're thirsty and looking to always have your water glass filled, this is your place. I'm uncertain as to what "vibe" this restaurant is trying to accomplish on Abbot Kinney but it's definitely a vibe I don't need to revisit. Save your $$ and go up the street to Lemonade.
(1)Jennifer K.
Great for big groups! Valet in front is $10 if u eat there. Shitake mushroom toast was good, felt like it was missing something like Canadian bacon... something. Great outdoor patio! Others got the open faced brie sandwich which I would try next time or the eggs benedict!
(5)Ocean F.
** If my review was helpful please comment / mark it as helpful so I'll have the encouragement to keep on reviewing! :-). Thank you. ** I can't vouch for the food yet -but stopped here while shopping on Abbot Kinney for a drink. I loved the bar! The atmosphere was really nice. I love a big open bar in the middle of a restaurant. That is what this was. Really classy. The bartender was real friendly, fast, and made me a Delicious drink! Can't wait to try the food. It all looked really good. I'd recommend checking this place out. Plus - not too many bars good / open on Abbot Kinney for Mid Day pit stop - this one was great.
(4)Steve D.
Don't be confused by the two separate Yelp listings for Feed. They are the same, and they are both appalling. The owner of this place should be embarrassed by what goes on. This review is for dinner service on a Friday night at about 7pm. - hostess flat out turned the party in front of us away. I guess they weren't precious enough. We were seated at a drafty 2-top, and when we asked about one of the open 2-tops closer to the bar, the hostess told us that she needs to put a big party there. Turns out she sat another party of 2 there about 5 min later. - waiter did not even stop to say hello until 10 min after we were seated. Drink orders were taken 5 min after that. Food order 5 min later. - drinks (can of beer and a glass of sparkling) arrived after another 10 min. Food (several small plates) started to come immediately after that. - food was cold (not good cold). - no time to point out all the failures, just one -- the mussels. This is the easiest dish a restaurant can serve. Just boil the mussels until they open and put them in a bowl. About a third of mine weren't open. I sent the dish back, and the kitchen happily removed them from the plate. The dish returned even colder, sans the toast bits and $5 worth of mussels. The waiter did bring me some new toast, but I was just too disappointed to tell him that several of the remaining mussels were empty. In all, I was able to eat about a third of what was already a small plate of food. - left hungry after $80 of fail.
(1)Joel M.
My fiancé and I came in on New Year's Day. Found two spots at the bar. We looked at the menu for about 5 to 10 minutes. By the time we decided what we wanted to order we still hadn't gotten a greet from the bartenders. During this whole time we had trash in front of us on the bar top. By the time we grabbed his attention to ask him if we would ever be greeted, he responds to us by saying "right now the food is taking about an hour." That was his "Hello! Happy New Year, Can I start you guys off with anything to drink?" So out of curiosity we asked him how long would it take for mimosa's and fries and he quotes us 25 mins in a rude and unwelcoming manner. At this point we decided to leave so my fiancé asked for his name and he hesitated and said, "John." Right away we knew he was lying and we decided to speak to a manager. We explained the situation to the manager. She asked us who was the bartender. When we pointed him out she tells us that's not his name, His name is Matt. Embarrassed to say the least. She offered a sincere apology & was really nice to us. We understand that bars & restaurants can be really hectic. However, this is not the case at the time when we were in. Even if the bartenders were busy "which John/Matt was not". A simple "Hi guys! I'll be with you soon." Would go a really long way. It's a shame because we really wanted to eat here & have our first meal together in 2015. Way to go John/Matt. You're an outstanding bartender. Cheers to you!
(1)Bee C.
This place has decent food and cocktails, but I refuse to go there for the sole fact that the ahole who runs this place washes his car and the driveway nearly every morning with a power washer. Yes. In the middle of a drought, this jack hole is out there every day washing his damn car. I won't give them a dime.
(1)Lexi F.
Cocktails were great, service was fantastic, and the food was delicious. My friend and I sat at the bar, and Nate was our bartender. He remembered both our names and was very personable and engaging! I got the main entree chicken - the rice that came with it was a little dry, but the dressing on my salad made up for it. I made sure to add a little piece of something to every bite. Along with the chicken came shredded jalapeño which had a kick that will set your mouth on fire. Overall the dish was delicious and you get your money's worth.
(4)Mirna B.
My husband and I had a much needed date night and first stop was Feed. It was our first time and totally worth every minute and penny! Food was delicious as an Appetizer we shared the baby back ribs and they were DELISH! Taste was amazing! And the kale slaw was finger licking good! For Entrees I order the Mary's Free range chicken breast - it was so good specially the jalapeños they topped the chicken! (I love everything spicy!) My husband order the dry aged burger spicy version and it was delish! The fries were super crisp and had a yummy flavor. For Dessert we order and shared the chocolate cake and it was such a nice touch with our yummy coffee! I will definitely come back but am bringing the whole family!
(4)Sara N.
This place is great! The two times I have been here were both very enjoyable experiences. The first time was during sunday brunch and they had a fantastic deal on the mimosas. The second time I had cocktails with friends and the drinks and service were fantastic! I like the location and space.
(4)Paige C.
I came here on a Friday night and there was no wait for a table for two at 8pm. You'll need to find street parking but I was able to find a spot quickly in the neighborhood behind abbot kinney for free. The ambience of the restaurant is very relaxing and laid back combined with a classy vibe. We got a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon for $30 and ordered the king salmon and their special of the night which were baby back ribs. The king salmon came with risotto and cost $25. The ribs came in a set of 6 and cost $23. But they also had the ribs in a set of 3 for $12. The food here was mediocre and both dishes didn't have much flavor. The salmon was only cooked on the outside but the center was completely raw. The ribs fell off the bone very nicely, but the ribs were poorly marinated. The service is very good here and our waitress was very friendly and helpful when we had questions with the menu. But the wait time for getting our food was ridiculous. The restaurant wasn't crowded and we waited about 45 minutes to an hour for our food to come out of the kitchen and we only ordered two items. We drank our entire bottle of wine before receiving our meals. For how much we paid, we were expecting a delicious meal that didn't take forever to be served to us. If it weren't for the friendly staff and ambience, then I would've given them 2 stars. Overall, I would not recommend coming here.
(3)Ralph I.
Stopped in on a Saturday night with my girl friend and daughter. We had to wait 20 minutes after our Rez time to get seated. The service was quick to take our order, but slow to deliver. Not sure why, perhaps a busy Saturday crowd. Food was very tasty and we prepared. Wild Salmon was delicious and spicy hot, which I enjoyed. The Brussels sprouts were great! I ordered a Moscow mule but thy do not serve them in copper cups. Weird. It was a great experience. We will return to Feed....
(4)Yuki Jasmine S.
Location = top notch Ambiance = nice, but the same industrial chic trendy hipster decor as every other place in this area Food = I was expecting better considering the location/ competitions. small menu, which I don't mind usually since it normally means each dish is well thought out and delicious but not the case here. 4 of us sat down, ordered drinks. When the drinks arrived, I immediately noticed there was green stuff inside of the wine glass (looked like a tiny piece of arugula or something) When I informed the server politely, she did not apologize, made a face like now she has one more thing she has to do. Whatever was stuck on the glass was clearly not from us because we hadn't ordered anything else, and I hadn't even taken a sip. To end on a better note, there are many seats at the bar, which is great while you wait for a table and the bartender was very friendly
(2)Chris L.
Amazing food. Great, outdoor patio (with shade). We had a women's group lunch there and it was amazing! I had the eggs benedict which was fabulous. No bread....but kale! They made kale good!
(4)Kim S.
Friday was my third visit to Feed. I didn't stay though... Bar stools- super duper comfortable. Good looking interior Food- I remember it being okay. Not fantastic but good. ....Which is why I stopped in for happy hour. The reason I left- I called 2 days prior (Wednesday) to make SURE they were doing happy hour since it was First Friday on Abbot Kinney. A militant sounding male answered. He said yes they were having happy hour. I asked if it was at the bar only and he said it was for the bar and (another area) which I can't remember. We Ubered our way there to Feed for our first stop for their 5:00 happy hour. Sat down at the bar and was handed their normal menu. I asked him about HH (I think he was a dishwasher and not a bartender, which is weird). He proceeded to tell us "the drinks are cheap enough" and continued talking in such a quite tone I didn't catch a word. Huh?? What does that even mean ??? "The drinks are already cheap enough." WTH? Got up and left to hoof it down Kinney to Primitivo (HH-5:30), then Joes (HH 6:00). I called these places as well, and I remember being put on hold so they could be SURE. They did indeed have HH and it was great. Feed- Get your shit together. The overall 3-star-rating is not good enough for this area.
(3)Ondine L.
Lovely spot for Sunday Brunch. Laid back, good food, great cocktails. Enjoyed my perfectly executed scrambled eggs, loved kale salad and the cold soba noodle dish. Spacious restaurant with great 360 bar. The service was attentive, but not intrusive. I very much look forward to going back. Nice alternative to Gjelina down the street.
(4)Matthew S.
Feed was an absolute great experience! Went on a Thursday night for a birthday with a few close friends and had a perfect evening. Food was top notch and service was beyond satisfactory. Will repeat again. Great date location FYI
(5)Mike A.
Sunny Spot had a 2.5 hour wait, which if you're wondering, isn't actually possible. You can't have a wait that long at a restaurant, I don't believe it. But I believed that it was going to be long enough that we shouldn't stick around, so we didn't. We left. On our bikes. And then we arrived at Fred. No,wait. We arrived at Feed. For the record, I probably would have given this place four stars if it was named Fred instead. If only they committed a typo and stuck with it. If only. This place has cheap mimosas on Sundays and that's about it. The food was okay but nothing too memorable, though all I got were some eggs and bacon so I don't think there much to remember there anyway. And if you're keeping score, I remembered that so obviously I'm a big liar liar bike shorts on fire. We sat next to some annoying girls. I bet they liked it here. It felt like they would. I bet they all shopped at Brandi Melville until about two years ago. Those kind of girls. It wasn't bad and we could have done worse, but I don't see any reason to come back. Primitivo just down the street is waywaywayway better. Sorry Fred, it's true.
(3)Cat T.
Great atmosphere, delicious drinks, and amazing food at a pretty decent price. I'm not from around here but this is everything I was hoping for when going to get lunch in Venice!
(5)Laina T.
Had lunch here on a whim after being afraid to try it because of all the bad reviews over the years but it was actually really good! I had the salmon salad and my Husband had the chicken sandwich. We were both super satisfied! The inside is gorgeous and the back patio looks great for dinner or brunch. Won't hesitate to come back again.
(5)Michael B.
Stopped in here for a quick one after brunch because it had a really nice vibe. Big open spacious room with high ceilings, large multiple sided window due to its corner site location provide nice light. The square bar fixtures and other decor elements give it a kind of contemporary speakeasy meets the neighborhood bar from Cheers vibe which felt authentic and works. It's comfortable and inviting though at night I'm sure this place hops as well. Up a few steps behind the main room is a lovely comfortable outdoor seating area secluded from the main streets. A very nice pretty Marilyn Monroeish looking blond lady was very pleasant and accommodating. Word is the food is good so will have to get there again soon.
(4)pony b.
I give Feed one star for their lame customer service. We walked in and stood there for awhile NO One was available to acknowledge us even though there were bunch of waiters around, they all intentional avoided eye contact as though it's not their job to greet people. I finally kindly asked one of the waiter "hi there, is there someone here to help us with the table?" His respond was "oh I don't know" really??? Wtf!!! Ps there were plenty of empty tables...it's said a lot about this place. The owner needs retrain your people!
(1)Justin R.
I was invited to check this place out by a friend. My girlfriend and I decided to make a date of it, so off we went. I made a reservation online, and it was incredibly easy. It seems I used a third-party service to make the reservation, and I am a bit wary about that because sometimes establishments have communication troubles with third-party reservation services. Called the restaurant to confirm just before we left- "got you right here." Nice. Very pleasantly surprised by the decor. I was impressed with Feed's ability to acheive the upscale after-work drinks vibe and also the fancy dinner-date vibe. The lighting was just right as well. Being from Michigan, I was excited to learn they stocked Oberon, which is an awesome beer. I also ordered a Coke, it was great Coke. Now comes the tricky part. After some chips and hummus (it was prime), we looked over the menu, which had some great options. My girlfriend orders the flatiron steak. I got nervous- my girlfriend, you see, is a freaking steak EXPERT. My girlfriend knows more than I ever could know about steaks, types of steaks, tastiness levels of steaks, etc etc. If she doesn't like the steak, the date gets messy fast. She liked the steak. Sigh of relief! I loved my steak as well, but hey, I'm just some guy who likes steaks so... Sweet potato and shoestring fries were on point with aoli (sp?) We have a couple tequila shots on recommendation, because they had like shelves on shelves of tequila options. For dessert, the flourless cake was alright, but the salted caramel dessert was ANOTHER THING ENTIRELY. Such a tasty situation that is. I think that is my "thing" that I will like to get when I return. Throughout all of this, we received great service. The waitress who served us engaged us and enhanced the evening. My girlfriend and I occasionally discussed some heavy topics and she was very respectful on when and how she checked up on us. This is a four-star review that gets one more for A1 service. The prices were fair. I mean, we were cherry picking random items from the menu that sounded good and the bill was reasonable. I think the first ingredient to a pleasant evening at a restaurant is the company you bring, and my girlfriend makes great company. Thus, I am not sure how long the food took, or who was served before us etc etc. All I know for sure is it was a wonderful night, and we were well taken care of. I will definitely be returning with other friends for more good times at Feed.
(5)Sonia B.
We had their Fish Tacos and Curried Cauliflower. Very tasty and fresh. I will go back just to try some other dishes. Their menu is creative and made me curious for more. The atmosphere was nice but the service could've been a little better. They were very nice... Just quite slow.
(3)Shane S.
Came here with some friends from Vapor Delight down the way. Grassfed burger was great. Blood orange margarita was to die for! This restaurant definitely deserves its spot on AK. Service was very attentive also. Props to Feed!
(5)Laura B.
I got here by accident to grab food . As soon I step in I knew it will be good . We had s GREAT service with Nathan who was in charge for the whole section . He recommended the special halibut but I didn't want fish , I ordered the soup of the day which was very small size btw . Then my Neibour helped and said to get only the 'small dishes' so I tried the Indian cauliflower and bbq chicken . Amazing !! The guy helped Nathan made sure to check on us all the time . Good time !
(5)Marianna K.
We sat down... we ordered so appetizers - wanted a quick light meal in that "it's too late for lunch but too hungry to wait for dinner" hour... Ordered a steak salad, hummus and pita, and steak skewers... water and iced tea for drinks. Yes, small order, but we sat at the bar and weren't planning to stay for long. The food arrived pretty quickly, all together... the salad was drenched in dressing (even though we asked for it on the side... twice!)... OK, they took the salad away... The skewers were really good, so "why 3 stars, Yelp"? So... we sit and wait... and wait... our glasses have been empty for a while, not sight of that salad... wait a bit more, start trying to catch someone from the staff... success... asked for water, tea, reminded about salad... we wait... water showed up, but was poured into my glass and all around! great... salad showed up a bit later, but seems like they just took all steak off that other salad, and substituted fresh leaves the leaves that were drenched in dressing. Good job... I don't argue, I kinda want to go... Oh, right, is that why 3 stars? Yelp, you are right again! Should I mention it took us quite a bit more time fishing out check out...? and no, they didn't even offer coffee/dessert... not that we wanted, but I wanted to see the menu... This is now you mess up good food with lousy service! Learn how not to treat your customer!
(2)Liz S.
Got here right before opening and was greeted with friendly staff who sat us immediately on the beautiful back patio. I had the Benedict and my husband had the Mexican eggs. Both had gorgeous plate presentation and were sooo yummy. Would highly recommend this place for brunch, the $3 mimosas (yes, I said $3!) and the atmosphere! Will be back soon!
(5)Blake C.
Well what too say, if u want some decent food and rude service, this is the place for you. I honestly will never come back here as the hostess and waiters were quite rude. Not all of them of course, but it was a direct reflection of their leadership. The food was good! Let's get that out of the way. The service was very passive and they use being busy as an excuse to be rude and pushy I guess. There's so many more places to buy overpriced food and drinks that I'll take my business elsewhere next time.
(1)Mia P.
3$ mimosas :) 7$ pomegranate mimosas :/ Hamburgers meat was wonderful so was the bread Buuuut Im not a huge fan of sweet bbq sauce, my fault should have paid better attention to the menu Ceasar salad very good should have got chicken or some kinda meat to go with the sauce is very flavorful Service was A-1 including managment/owner Overall a nice weekend experience Oh the owner suggested the Manhattan martini Oooh wee was it good and very very strong Not for the light weights
(4)Michelle R.
Love the cozy patio. The fish dishes were delicious and the Moscow Mule was the best I've had in a long time. Lots of fresh ginger in it!
(4)Laura B.
Nice ambience Decent service Delish food: I had the French toast w/side 2 scrambled eggs & would get again. All of the ladies seemed to like their dishes. They offer pricey valet parking or take your chances with street parking :-)
(4)Jamie W.
First off, let me just say that the ambiance and service here is okay. I should have known there was an issue when I looked around and realized only two other tables in a moderately busy dining room were actually eating... We ordered an assortment of small dishes: brussel sprouts with tahini, chicken skewers, pear and goat cheese flat bread and the tuna crostini. Here's the problem with Feed: their food sounds a lot better on paper than it actually tastes. I almost made the mistake of booking this place for a group of people I actually like last weekend. I made the rez and then checked the yelp reviews. Not good. I cancelled it. Back to the food. Nothing really offensive but there was something wrong with every dish. The flatbread had a strange medicinal taste, the chicken skewers were cut into huge slabs of over-marinated chicken, the tuna crostini was fully cooked tuna with no acid, and the brussel sprouts, while being probably the best part, were overly seasoned with salt and vinegar. Everything came out at once, literally minutes after ordering and with no room on the table. Fast forward to the end of the meal... still, no one else around us actually ordering food. Glad we tried this place on our own instead of suggesting it as a group dinner with other people. Also, at $10, their valet is a huge rip off.
(2)Lauren K.
WORST. SERVICE. EVER. We stood there for at least 10 minutes before being acknowledge. Finally someone came by & sat us - no hello or anything, just "table for 2?" The girl dropped us off at a table with some menus & left....maybe another 10 minutes went by before anyone came back to bring us water. No one ever explained the menu & I had to flag a girl down so we could order (different girl than the one that sat us & the guy that brought our water). Food came in a reasonable time & was decent. Asked for salt & pepper, but they never brought it. I ordered a drink when we first sat down & didn't get it until I flagged someone down again (at least 15 min). When they brought it it was watered down from sitting at the bar so long. And we had to flag someone down to get out check and again to pay them. This place is in a good spot, the space is nice & the food is decent enough that it could be a really cool spot, but the service makes it awful. Oh and the restrooms are disgusting - no TP, pee & toilet cover remains stuck to the toilet, no paper towels in the holder just a stack of them thrown on the counter & half wet. Nothing about this place was worth it. UPDATE: We were there around 3pm on a Saturday. It wasn't that busy. Only one table of 2 was in front of us to get seated. The patio started to fill up after we were seated, but at no point was any part of the restaurant completely full/slammed. Maybe it was an off day, but I've worked in restaurants & there is no excuse for this level of service.
(1)Jamie E.
Amazing brunch!! Wasn't sure what to expect because when we walked in, the decor was so modern, I thought, "This is going to be one of those places that looks pretty, but the food is dog garbage." Nope! Was excellent and filling. Hearty portions! I got the avocado kale eggs Benedict. Doesn't come on an English muffin, they just arrange the avocado to support the bed of kale and eggs. A perfect low-carb approach to Benedicts that I've never seen before. We also ordered the housemade hummus. Perfection. Go here!
(4)Herb T.
Was in route to my hotel after a quick drive by Venice Beach. As an east coaster I found this little trendy area of Venice cool. Feed spoke to me. I circled around - found parking and quickly yelped it. It was only 5 pm but still on east coast time I was famished. Had dinner the previous evening at my hotel (Ritz - marina del rey) and wanted a change. I was pleasantly pleased. Casual scene and quick quality bar food. Seats in the front provide ample views of the shoppers and hipsters strolling by. The dining room in the rear has a casual casita/patio vibe. I can't speak to service during dinner rush but I enjoyed my quick pop in for appetizers. The happy hour prices were actually embarrassingly low! I was shocked at how much food I got for so little $! I recommend this place for out of towners or locals!
(4)E O.
Came here for a company dinner (there were 20+ of us) and we sat in the backroom. We had a pre-fixe menu which included the kale salad, caesar salad, tuna toast, flatbread (hummus, eggplant, cheese), chicken and beef skewers for appetizers. The food was just good not great by any means. I ordered the roasted chicken as a main course which was also just ok. The best part of the meal was dessert, especially the pot de creme caramel - will remember that more than anything else we had. For a large party, the service was on point. No wine glass went unfilled and they were very quick with bringing out plates the minute we sat down, they ran a very well-oiled machine.
(3)Anne W.
I had no idea about this spot on Abbott Kinney but now that I have a friend in Venice.. I am planning to explore this neighborhood lots. The decor inside is good. There is a valet parking lot next door for $10. Unfortunately no discount for dining here. The waitstaff is bad.. which is why it's minus one star. Didn't ever refill our water... waited forever for the bill.. .etc. Happy hour lasts until 7 pm. I am impressed with some of their drinks: the spicy cucumber gin drink and the Moscow Mule with fresh made ginger beer. Yum! Other things that I tried was the brussel sprouts (I like it but wish there was less sauce on top), chicken skewers (amazing and tender), and sweet potato fries (they are no different from anywhere else). I will definitely try coming back again.
(3)Christine W.
I really like the food here. The atrium is a great place to sit in the back of the restaurant. The only complaint I have is that the chairs aren't very comfortable.
(4)John W.
Good: food was tasty and came out quick, server was ok, ambiance is laid back and clean Bad: pricey but reasonable for the area, limited bathroom Ugly: there were numerous large dogs allowed on the patio
(4)Alison R.
Super delicious dinner last night - kale salad & tuna tartare for myself and an $18 burger for my hubs. Topped off by a sea salt caramel pudding & french press pot of delish coffee. I was in heaven! Very surprised to only see 3 stars here & after reading them, I see that they need to work on their service. Our waitress, long brown hair/braid, was fantastic, and trust me when I say that I'm very critical as I was a waitress for 3 years, so I know good service. Our experience here last night was top notch!
(5)Rosemarie D.
Service was horrible. Waiters were so not friendly and the salmon salad was awful. No one seemed to care that the salmon was awful. Will not be back! Maybe that is why there was no wait to get in!
(2)Matthew Z.
This place is great and you can actually get in on a Saturday night. I've been to all of the Abott Kinney hot spots and this is the underdog (based off Yelp reviews), but it is the one that delivers great and interesting food. The other big names (think rhymes with Melina), have good food, but not interesting food. If you like spice and interesting flavors, save yourself the trouble and go straight to Feed. Try the Indian Cauliflower. I hate cauliflower. The lady loves it. We got cauliflower. It was franking awesome. I can't wait to eat more (of their) cauliflower! Sprouts, kick ass. Salmon, great. The chicken dish that the name escapes me? Great. My only subtle complaint is that my burger was more medium than medium rare. Still a pretty kick ass Spicy Burger (hey, shit happens. Can you honestly cook a burger medium vs medium rare? I can't, but I can eat the shit out of one!) If you want to be seen, are the type of person who talks about what celebrities you saw at some place (but didn't talk to or actually know because you're a name dropping d-bag), go to that other place that rhymes with Melina and keep Feed the underdog gem that it is. I'll take Feed any day.
(5)Marina M.
This is the worst service I've ever experienced in this level of restaurants. There was no host at the entrance and we had to seat ourselves. Then in about 10 min finally got the menu. The waiter spilled the coffee all over the table and had to bring a new one. In about 20 min after the drinks came, we got attention and could order the dessert. But... Never had opportunity to taste it, because they simply forgot about that. During about an hour no one came by...
(1)Jesse S.
Thank you Feed for one of the best date nights my girlfriend and I have had in Los Angeles. We were looking for a late dinner (9ish) on Abbot Kinney Thursday night. Tasting Kitchen and Gjelina were both more than an hour wait. Walked over to Feed and so glad we did. We sat on the back patio. Romantic, comfortable seating with heat lamps under the stars. The Food: Everything we ordered was delicious and hit the spot. Appetizers -- Daily crudo special (albacore) and prosciutto/burrata/peach salad. Big portions and crazy delicious. Main course -- Spaghetti Carbonara. The fried egg on the top was a great touch. They did a great job of not making the sauce too heavy, so we were able to walk after :) Highly recommend this restaurant for a date night. Suggestions: - don't charge for bread or make it clear it's going to be a charge. - on the spaghetti carbonara, cook the fried egg a little less so yolk can spill out into the pasta. Yummmm
(5)Shirley P.
The place is beautiful, our blond waiter was nice. We made his life easy and order fast the mushroom toast and the salmon salad. The toast was ok, bread a bit too saggy. salad looked great but the second we tried it we couldn't finish it. Too many flavors that didn't go together so well... We asked for the check from a worker, after waiting 10 minutes i finally got our waiter attention. Overall service was good, although another waitress looked in pain taking orders... Not so fun to look at. 3 stars for the food
(3)Jonathan G.
Stopped in on a Saturday night before dinner with friends for a couple of martinis. I ordered the Man's Manhattan, and it was a good, strong drink. Service was A-OK.
(3)Rielle W.
Been here many times. I come back because the food is DELICIOUS how ever the service is pretty awful. One time, I came with a girlfriend. The bar tender didn't give us a menu for about 20 minutes, we ordered 20 minutes later, our food came an hour later and no manager ever touched our table. I asked who the manager was, and though understaffed, there were 3 on the floor. Per usual, I asked to speak to one. The red headed women made excuse after excuse as to why no one had touched our table. I understand that things happen in restaurants (rushes, understaffing, kitchen problems) but that does not excuse the lack of care for your customers in house. Someone should have spoken. She proceeded to ask me, "Well are you a manager?" and at that point, I couldn't believe my ears. How rude This place get's two stars because their food is actually really good, and even though the service is even seemingly bad when I get take out (which seems impossible right?) I will probably continue to get the food togo because it is convenient and delicious. Feed..fix it, seriously.
(2)B K.
While their drinks are inventive and tasty; their staff friendly and attentive and their decor edgy and appealing....the food...meh. I would only recommend the chicken meatballs and the arugula and steak salad. The rest were way off on either spices, sauces or quality of ingredients. A new approach to food would serve this place well and help them be successful in the future. Great start Feed, a ways to go in the food department.
(2)Christina T.
The food was meh. Small portions. And overpriced! I had the Nicoise and was shocked at how little I got for $17. I've had much better at Tender Greens for much less. Service was not great either and I can see why when the tip is built into the price (large party). Save your money. Avoid disappointment.
(2)Carey H.
Yummy place for a gourmet burger and fries. Make sure to wash it down with a specialty cocktail. The back room is beautiful and quieter vs the main room. Definitely worth a try.
(4)Amy S.
While a friend was visiting me in LA, she wondered why I never took her anywhere on the West side. Well, the West side (Venice+Santa Monica) is just not for me. And Feed Body and Soul embodies everything that is wrong with it. It was the perfect scapegoat for me to win my cause! Let me explain: Went here for brunch. While the host (owner perhaps?) was extremely friendly, it was all downhill from there. And yes, the place is gorgeous and whoever designed the space deserves a pat on the back. But I digress. To lure us in, a chalkboard out front boasted $3 mimosas. Sold! So we are seated and promptly order our 'mosas. Service was SLOW. Real slow. But sometimes that can be overlooked, right? Anywho, we get our mimosas and there is seriously NO champagne or sparkling wine or whatever in there. NONE. Both of us agreed that it just tasted like a glass of orange juice served in a champagne flute. I even told the waiter my complaint and he said or did nothing. I decided to order a beer next, because duh, they can't mess that up. So our food comes out, we order round 2 and get to eating. And round 2 is taking a looooong time to arrive. So long that we finish our plates before it arrives. And it was just a beer and a Bloody Mary. So there we are, clean plates and no round 2. After awhile I was just thinking, "I don't even want round 2 now! I already finished my food!" Finally my drink arrives and just as suspected, I no longer wanted it. And I didn't want to order anything else and be tied up again waiting for something. It was such a bummer. And Feed was by no means busy. This shouldn't have happened. The food was okay, nothing spectacular. Truth be told portions were a bit small and I was still kinda hungry afterwards. So in conclusion, yes it's pretty but 1. it's a hassle 2. the prices are marked up 3. the crowd sucks All in all, the perfect microcosm of what I hate about the West side. The End.
(2)Jason S.
Where to begin? I ll say that the setting was very nice. New and sleek. Although it was kinda weird w the beautiful wallpaper clashing w the surfboards. It a slow weekend night. I Sat at the bar w a group of friends and after 15 min w no one paying any attn we asked for menus. After a rude rolling eyes server took our order , it took another 20 min to get 3 drinks. No apology. The drinks tasted horrible! We each had 2 sips and left the rest. Paid and ran out the door. Sad! since AK has many other bars.
(1)Emily W.
I ate here for the first time last night. The service and the atmosphere was great. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to go get a nice drink in Santa Monica. It was a little pricey (my beer was $7). The reason I rated 3 stars is because I didn't like my food at all. If I'm going to spend $30 for a meal I want it to be really delicious!! All I ate were my sweet potato fries which were good. I hope they can amp up their menu and seasonings because the place is really cute !
(3)Aneta S.
Do not bring anyone here you want to impress or any hold a business meeting. You will be embarrassed. It is with regret that I have to give this place a one star although the food and the ambiance are great. We arrived around 4 pm on a Monday and the restaurant was super empty... We did not have reservation as obviously 4 pm on a Monday is not prime time. I loved this place so much last time, that I wanted to bring my brother who was visiting from out of town to check it out. As the hostess started taking us to our patio table, a man, who appeared to be a manager says to us: As long as you know we have a reservation at that table at 5:30..... WTF???? Are you kidding me? Seriously? Sooo, what you are saying is you are totally ok seating us and taking our money, but you are absolutely ok with pushing us out the door before we even sat down. Rude and tactless. I understand about turning tables very well and I get it if it had been busy - it was dead!!! And it was 4 pm and more than likely we would have been out of there before 5:30. The comment was super rude and embarrassing especially disrespectful to my brother, who was treating us for a nice late lunch. I would have never taken him here had I known they would act so low class. The food was very good. Wine was nice as well. We were ready to leave way before 5:30 but the manager's comment really impacted the atmosphere. And then someone other than the waiter literally grabbed the bill from my brother's hand as he just finished signing. Another restaurant faux pas. I see that this place used to have 4 stars and went down to 3 - I am not surprised why. It will probably keep going down unless they improve their service.
(1)Ross S.
Loved the atmosphere and food. Interesting dishes, so take the recommendation of the waiter. Desert was great too! Got the tuna dip, the steak and potatoes, and skewers.
(4)Stefano M.
The food was good, but the service was horrible. Waited too long for the server to arrive. Another 15min for the drinks. I was trying to ask a question about the menu since that was our first time. He walked away..I saw a sign for bloody Mary outside for $3 he charged me $10 I asked about. He answer to me was they removed the sign so there I can't give it to you. Is this a joke??? I paid the bill. Still tipped him and left. Iam a local and will not go back.
(3)Kathy Y.
What an amazing brunch spot! Great service, great food, even $3 mimosas? What else can you ask for! I recommend the Feed Benedict and Tuna NIcoise (sp?) Tasty, filling but not too heavy. Perfect for those maybe hungover afternoons. lol They have valet, but street parking is available for those who seek it out. Would definitely go again.
(5)Carol S.
Was not impressed by the food. The prosciutto and pear salad was decent but needed more sauce. The tuna tartare was delicious and fresh, but the seared sea scallops with with fava bean purée was a bit boring, as were the brussel sprouts. My Malbec was average. Good ambience though and our server, Adolfus was fantastic and very attentive. I'm on the fence about this place. I would rather go to Hal's, Gjelina or Primitivo.
(3)Andrew T.
I agree with Penelope F! I've seen the owner dude do that almost religiously every other day on my morning walks to get coffee. It's an insane waste of fresh water. He waters the driveway or his rims like its a water hungry forrest every other day if not daily. Again, to validate my original review from two years ago and after giving this place several chances after the fact, about the only good thing you'll find here is an over priced cocktail. Judging by the other unimpressed reviews I see on here it sounds like Feed needs to spend less time watering the asphalt drive way and more time on making something worthy of being on this street or at least competitive.
(1)Ferial F.
One of those places with great ambiance, but less than midiocare food. Large group of us sat in the patio for brunch and ordered the burger, French toast, kale salad, and vegetable sandwich. French toast was the favorite & everything else was bland. My friend liked the mimosa & it's only $3, I didn't try it though, I wasn't sure if $3 mimosa are strong enough, so I skipped. A place as beautiful as this should never be empty. I hope they change their menu one day. I think they are aware of all the complaint about food, but they really don't care. Maybe they don't like money ;)
(3)Luna S.
I'll try and keep this short. -The ambiance is nice. Good lighting, cute decor, not too loud but loud enough. Cool place for a date. - The food was mediocre, some stuff better than others, so a bit overpriced. Try the beet goat cheese salad and the polenta eggplant. But don't get the ceviche. - I didn't drink but my friends martini was yummy. - The service: SUCKED!!! Had to ask like 4 times for water. And when the busser finally brought it he practically slammed it down and ran off. Drinks took forever to come out. Appetizers took almost 30 mins. And they never cleared our plates. I'd go back for the ambiance and a martini, but this time sit at the bar.
(3)Andy S.
Wandered in on a Monday night, attracted by big screens, open bar and great decor. Service was prompt and friendly. Cocktail came quickly as did the dishes I ordered, Sesame noodles on bok choi. I love good sesame noodles and these were mediocre at best. They were soggy, tasting like they'd been sitting around for a while. The sautéed bok choi was inedible, over salted and over spiced. When my bar tender/waiter noticed it was barely touched i shared with my options with him. His explanation was that these were not among their most popular dishes!!!??? Really? He was pleasant nonetheless and readily took the bok choi off the bill. I live nearby, its great space, and the cocktails work. I'll probably return for drinks but thats it unless and until they straighten out the kitchen...
(2)Eli T.
I walked in looking for a new lunch spot. The woman at the bar asked if I wanted to sit at the bar or out back on the patio. I said patio would be great. She pointed to it and walked away. I walked up to the patio and stood around for 5 minutes before I finally asked someone again if I can just take a seat or what. Grabbed a seat and proceeded to spend the next 12 minutes (I timed it) staring waiters down. Finally I just flagged someone and asked for a menu. After finally getting a menu no one came back to me for another 14 minutes (again, timed) until I flagged someone down yet again. Put in my order and I'm on minute 29 still waiting for 1 very simple dish. I feel silly that I sat here timing everything but seemed like the only thing to do to keep me from leaving and giving this place a shot. There's plenty of staff and not a ton of customers so what's the deal? Get it together!
(2)Kay F.
My friends and I had a lovely experience here. We didn't have a reservation on a Friday night but were able to sit at a bar table near the front. Our waiter was extremely friendly and helpful. The ambiance was warm , casual and welcoming (is it weird to say the bathrooms were really nice?). We ordered the following: Beets, mussels, steak salad, beef skewers, and bolognese. Everyone very much enjoyed their food. We also got the flourless chocolate cake to share. Will definitely be back.
(5)Mika M.
Despite reviews, had a last minute Sunday brunch here. Went in expecting bleh food and awful service- so so wrong! Great server. Food was slow to arrive, but pretty good. $3mimosa was, indeed, a mimosa. I'd recommend. I'd go back. Sure there is more delicious /pretentious food on ak, but the ambiance and all made this place pretty lovely.
(4)Elaine T.
The sesame crusted seared ahi with micro greens, wheatberries and a wasabi sauce was done perfectly rare. If you don't like tuna tartare or tuna sashimi, do not order this, but if you do, this is a whole grain version of a dish you might find in a sushi restaurant. The wasabi sauce was quite spicy, so be forewarned. My favorite dish was the one I ordered, the wild salmon on a bed of quinoa with spinach and a pea shoot sauce. The fish was perfectly cooked, the greens and grains moist and tasty, and I would have definitely eaten all of this dish without sharing! The portions were not huge and our total for the three of us including tax and tip was about $90 without drinks, but for the atmosphere and the food, this is definitely worth the price for the quality of ingredients.
(4)April B.
Food was okay, not particularly flavorful but quality ingredients. Not sure that it was worth the price. Came in with a group of 7 for a birthday dinner and not everyone was up to date on what the restaurant is all about. When one of our group asked for a diet coke and our server responded with, "We don't serve anything with processed sugar" in a completely snobby tone and a snotty facial expression to go with it, I knew it was going to be a long dinner. I love that they don't serve anything with processed sugar and have high quality ingredients, but I could definitely do without the attitude.
(2)Vinny L.
Finally checked this place out for a late meeting over apps and wine. Everything was good, but the Eggplant appetizer was excellent. Their gelato was really good as well (I had the dark cherry toffee). Grab a good bottle wine, ask to sit in Adophus' section, try as many of the small plates as you can and don't skip dessert.
(4)Stephanie S.
I had a lovely meal with Will H, we stopped by for a breezy late brunch at Feed (LOVE that they serve brunch later in the day). Our waiter "Mitch" welcomed us to our "first Feeding" and offered a few choice recommendations. We opted for $3 mimosas, the croissant French toast, and pork belly-egg breakfast sandwich. The pork belly torta was melt-in-your-mouth divine, consisting of three tender slices of meat, a perfectly fried over-easy egg, queso fresco, jalapeño preserves, and smashed avocado between a toasted brioche bun. It came with an arugula salad with a citrusy house-made dressing. A little messy to eat - but entirely worth it to try this novel take on a classic Mexican sandwich. The French toast was made from small slices of croissant bread pudding with a slight hint of cinnamon. The three petite slices were topped with a blueberry compote, whipped cream, and fresh blueberries. The dish was lusciously rich and not overly sweet - my only comment is that I prefer French toast to be a little crispier overall. The covered outdoor patio has an airy, sunlit quality but could be improved by taking away a few tables (I was constantly bumped into by waitstaff) and figuring out a way to eliminate the MANY flies of all sizes zooming around. Typically, I wouldn't comment on this as we opted to sit outside, however in this case the pests were incessant.
(4)Jessabelle R.
Sad about the low ratings. Really good place. Maybe the food wasn't good when it was just getting on its feet? We came here for Saturday brunch and ordered the house made chorizo and eggs dish that was delish! Nice spin on the chorizo and the bean salsa accompanied it perfectly. My friends omelets looked good too and they were impressed with the quality. Fresh fruit bread was tasty too. Coffee was strong. Feed make their own housemade Bloody Mary mix with fresh horseradish! Heavenly indeed since I am a Bloody Mary fiend. Full of flavor & right amount of spice. The waitress told us they are the only all organic bar in the country. Nice selection of cocktails, spirits, wines & beers. Outdoor patio seating with heating. Modern & elegant with charm decor.
(4)Christopher H.
We were walking along the street not sure where to eat when we heard live jazz coming from inside. We chose to sit out on the patio and to begin with an effen black martini. Excellent choice! The food was good , the portion not too large and well presented. You need leave space for the salted caramel creme dessert. Overall the ambience was excellent the service and food were good. We highly recommend this place.
(4)Chrissy F.
The food took forever to come, and it tasted ok. The worst was yet to come. Three hours later... I was sick! I got food poisoning from the hamburger. I know it was the restaurant because my boyfriend and I didn't eat anything else that night, split the burger, and both got sick. I recovered after about 12 hours, but my boyfriend was sick in bed for over 24 hours. This incident ruined our weekend in LA. I would never go back and highly suggest you go somewhere else!
(1)Brittany W.
I recently dined at Feed twice (both in the last month) and had a very good experience both times. I was hesitant to eat there because of the poor reviews. Clearly they have read a lot of these reviews and taken them to heart because I saw specific changes based on poor reviews I'd read. For example, the burger now comes with fingerling potatoes (there were complaints that it did not come with a side). The service was spot on from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. The hostess and servers were very helpful and knowledgable about the menu, and checked on us frequently to make sure we were happy. All of the food we ordered was very good. We had the original burger, the spicy version (this was FANTASTIC), the beets appetizer (also fantastic!), the eggplant appetizer, the shishito peppers appetizer (the only thing we weren't crazy about), and the salted caramel pot de creme for dessert (which was absolutely my favorite thing, it was SOOO delicious). We also had cocktails, and the server was very good at helping us choose a cocktail we would enjoy. Both our experiences here were excellent, so I would say give it a try because they've really stepped it up over there.
(5)Stephen T.
I live just down the street from this place, and it always looks so nice and inviting when I walk by...but that's just it - I usually just walk by. However, over the Christmas break, something interesting happened. I contacted my next-door neighbor and suggested we get drinks before I left town for a couple weeks. And, finally, after walking by for many times, I stopped and opened the door. A guy behind the door with dreads accosted me: "Sorry, we're having a private party!" "Oh, sorry, we just wanted a drink!" I said. He thought about it a minute. "Oh sure, come on in!" It turned out that they were having their annual Christmas party. We were treated like honored guests - meeting the staff, sampling wines, and snacking for a couple of hours. Since then I've been back a couple times. The last time I went, I sampled the sea bass, which was cooked to perfection. Additionally we try the grilled octopus and lamb shank appetizers. Both were delicious. Unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert, even though we both wanted to try it! I wish more folks would try this place out. I think it's fantastic.
(4)Robert K.
Walked out after waiting 20 minutes for a glass of wine and a margarita. No concern whatsoever from the waitress that we hadn't received our drinks. She walked passed us many times and at one point I looked over and she's high-fiving the bartender. I gave it a chance and that ended after 20 minutes.
(1)Andi S.
Love the decor. Lots of lighted trees at night, and the space has an upscale brasserie feel. Dog are allowed on the patio, which is great because we like to take our pooch everywhere possible. Food is delicious- the parsnip soup was refreshing, and the salads are delish ( tried two, the warm brussels sprout salad and the kale with chickpeas). For entrees, the sea bass with mussels was flavorful. Drinks- delish but overpriced since they come in a really small glasses. Service was good, they must have made some changes judging by what I read in previous reviews, because our experience was lovely. Now, the reason this place is not getting 5 stars is because after spending over $110 for two people on food, drinks and dessert, the bill comes and there is a charge for bread. Really?!?! A place like this is going to charge $1.50 for bread after we just spent $100+ on dinner? For me, there is nothing more irksome than that! Sometimes it's the little things, We left and that was the last impression we had after a delicious meal. Too bad.
(4)Kelly C.
Husband & I had plans to head to True Food for dinner on Valentine's Day and save our big night out for Sunday. Thanks to the beautiful beach weather, we got stuck in traffic heading to Santa Monica and ended up in Venice. We decided to try to find a place around 4:30-5ish on Abbott Kinney that would take us last minute. Feed was happy to accommodate us and seated us at a nice table on the deck in the back. The restaurant was almost empty with most reservations starting around 6pm. I ordered the Pan Seared Salmon with spicy curry risotto with shiitake and edamame. Husband ordered the burger and fries. The food took forever to come out! On top of waiting forever for our entrees, our waiter spent the entire time serving a table of six behind us and never asked about our meal, asked if we wanted another drink, or checked on us. There was another waiter who had the tables next to us and he kept checking on them and he ended up asking us if we needed drink refills. We waited around 30 minutes for our food and another twenty for our table to be cleared and for our check. The food itself was fine but with that kind of service for the price, I will not be returning.
(2)Karen C.
Terrible service!!!! We walked in and stood waiting for someone to seat us. We did make eye contact with the bartender, but he didn't utter a word to us. We noticed that there was a back patio so we headed there, unsure if we were to seat ourselves or be seated by a hostess. My husband went over and asked a group of waiters who were standing around chatting if we were to seat ourselves. They looked us blankly before asking another woman to seat us. It's not like the place was packed with people. We ordered drinks that took fifteen minutes to arrive. Again, the restaurant was not busy. The food was decent, but that also took forever to come. No one came by to ask if we needed anything. We did ask for pepper when our food arrived as they do not put it on the table. We were pretty much done by the time they brought it to us. This restaurant has a nice setting and could be good but it totally misses the mark. Clearly they are clueless. Don't the owners/ managers look down the street and see the line at Gjelina????
(1)Cari P.
Love the decor, lights, friendly staff but I would stick to the drinks. I started with The Whole Enchilada which is a delightful concoction of tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, passionfruit, and sriracha. Sexy and Spicy love drink which is in a very small martini glass and came with a hefty price of $14. We ordered the short ribs which were rich and savory. They tasted like Heaven but later in the night both my husband and I felt sick to our stomachs. We both ended up having to take a pepcid and NO it wasn't from the drink. I have an iron stomach and eat jalepenos with almost every meal. I really would love to venture back but there are too many other places to try.
(2)Amy L.
I'm conflicted. Came here for happy hour last night. Drinks: good. Fish taco: quite tasty. Bartenders: delightfully fun. Then we ordered an entree to split... Why oh why would anyone fry (and overcook) good sea bass only to plop it on a bed of lightly sauteed fresh fruit, laced with so much balsamic vinegar I nearly hacked up a hairball? Didn't Gordon Ramsay shame someone for a dish like that? And for $22? On Abbott Kinney, for crysakes? Somehow the chef came out to talk to us about it. Very nice man, who honestly believes these flavors go well together. Unfortunately, I could not disagree more.
(2)Peter J.
I am writing solely based on my one time experience POST Independence Day Fireworks: I had a beer and shared pita chips & hummus. I give it 5 stars because it is such a date spot in the sense that it is very fancy inside, very clean, very classy, and has an outdoor/indoor patio in the back half of the restaurant where my coworkers and I sat. We had a great time! I would totally take a girl here on a date. Just saying :]
(5)Miles M.
A) I'm still fantasizing about the beets and warm goat cheese. B) My date loved the simple steak salad. C) There was a Frenchie on the bench next to me (which makes everything better) D) Seating is extremely tight and really low on the patio E) Our waiter was alright- seemed extremely rushed, but there was another super helpful, sweet waiter who was awesome F) Cocktails were decent, but had continuity issues
(4)Lauren R.
Delicious gourmet food experience. It's small plate style so you order a bunch of small items and share them. They were pretty filling and we ended up leaving with leftovers because the appetizers were deceiving! Everything I hate was really good. The patio is a pretty space to eat dinner in.
(4)Maria P.
I never realized this was a restaurant when I drove by. The interior is stylish and everything is impeccable from the restrooms to the lighting to the friendly staff. I had the veggie omelet with a side of potatoes and a green tea. I ended up having to get the food to go and Mitch was more than accommodating: the food was out in a flash and packaged up quickly. They offer hot cider as a complimentary beverage to passersby on chillier days. There is plenty of seating as well as a small bar. I will be back for dinner soon! It was $ 17.51 for the omelet and the tea.
(5)Margaret L.
Came in for the soft opening last night and was pleasantly surprised. When I first saw the menu, my first impression was "health food... blah". After tasting an assortment of the dishes that were offered, I have decided "health food... yum". Cocktails (healthy food + alkie = wheeeeeeeeee): Bees Knees - pretty good but a little sweet for me Hot Tody - delicious and the perfect thing for a cold night, it does wonders! Spreads (served with these awesome seed crackers): Sweet Potato - a nice combination between sweet and savory Cauliflower - yummy, this was my favorite spread, it almost tastes like hummus Artichoke - this was not bad, but compared to the other two this was my least favorite Soup: Root Vegetable Soup: solid and hearty soup with a good amount of pepper Salads: Beet Salad - I am not a fan of beets, but the fiance loved this Kale Salad - WOW, this is the way to eat your vegetables, the dressing was the perfect compliment to the kale and I could probably just eat this and be happy Red Yam and Brussels Sprout Salad - this was very good since the yam masked the flavor of the brussels sprouts Entrees: Chef Special Pork Chops - each component of this dish was delicious, however, the pork was a little bit on the saltier side for me. Pork Loin - I loved the sauce that was served with the pork loin and wish I could have had more of it Service is amazing and the ambiance is fantastic. The only downer is the parking (but that is not a surprise since it is located in Abbot Kinney).
(4)Chris G.
Worst brunch service I have ever had. Went to eat with my girlfriend and some family. We were seated very quickly and given our menus. It took the waiter several minutes to come to our table and great us. Another ten minutes went by after several attempts to get his attention he finally took our order. Very simple orders at that point still no water. We made a request for our food quickly as my brother was on a tight schedule and had to return to work and had to leave before he could finish his food. 40 minutes later still no food and no explanation. Several more unsuccessful attempts to get the waiters attention the owner came to our table and put our order in that never was placed by the waiter. Only time I have never left a tip EVER. Needless to say never going back. Food was okay. But in the end they never apologized or offered to comp at least something.
(1)Brian B.
The food was decent- but not spectacular. The wine was good- but overpriced for the size of the pour. And the service was consistently the worst I've experienced in recent memory. I waited for 20 minutes before a host even greeted me- I even walked in a second time to make sure someone eventually noticed me. They sat us at the bar to wait until a table was ready and then they forgot about us! Not only did the bartender not ask us what we wanted to drink for about 10-15 minutes (and only after he overheard me say something to my girlfriend), but we had the remind the host a SECOND time that we wanted to eat at a table. The server never refilled our empty wine glasses for the entirety of our seat at the table and she never explained that when you buy a $24 pork chop, it doesn't come with any sides. I ended up emptying my wallet without filling my stomach or satiating my thirst.
(1)Meredith W.
First time here and will definitely be back! Great atmosphere, attentive bartenders, and the food smells amazing!!
(5)Lauren M.
I revisited Feed yesterday for the New Year. I can walk to this place, the drinks are yummy, and bartenders/wait staff are always friendly. When I got to Feed yesterday it was slammed,Luckily I was able to find a seat at the bar. I was greeted by Matt, and he kindly gave me a heads up that food was taking a bit longer than usually due to the restaurant being so busy. I started off with a mimosa, of course. During the course of deciding what I wanted to eat, another couple sat next to me at the bar. They were a bit irritated, that the remnants of the last customer were still on the bar. The bar back was cleaning the bar as fast as he could. The couple became even more irritated when Matt let them know food was taking a bit longer due to being so busy. I didn't quite hear the whole conversation, b/c it was loud in the restaurant and I was trying not to be nosey. The couple left after speaking with the manager, pointed a couple of times toward the bar. I ordered a couple of small plates, enjoyed my drinks, and was thankful to be on the side of the bar as a patron. I definitely don't miss bartending on NYD! Matt and the Bar back were doing their best to keep up. The Manager probably should have scheduled an extra person in anticipation for the busy day. Anyway, just wanted to acknowledge the service staff for A job well done on New Year's Day!! Probably one of the busiest days (and most stressful) to work in the service industry!
(4)Vanessa B.
Went last week with friends. I had the scallops and kale salad. Really good! My friend had the dry aged burger and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had some mojitos and they were delicious. Will definitely dine there again.
(4)Sav P.
Ambiance is OK, but the food was incredible. Chicken satay and ribs were simply phenomenal. Worthwhile.
(5)Beachy B.
Much better this time around. I had their Mojito to start. Very good. We had the brussel sprout appetizer; which was yummy, but not a lot served. Very small portion. Literally 8-10 small ones. I had the free-range chicken entree. It was extremely flavorful and SPICY. Had a mediterranean influence. Large portion of food. Great ambiance and place to take a date.
(4)Elisabeth S.
Met with another girl from Austria and decided to have dinner here as first timers. And it was a good choice! Host and service were friendly and stayed in the background. We chose to sit on the patio which has a nice atmosphere but does not feel much like outside. Also a bit too packed for my taste. The food was excellent and beautifully arranged on the plates. I chose a risotto made from sun seeds with baked radicchio, mushrooms and walnuts. The dish was tasty but still subtle. My friend chose the salmon and liked it, too. The serving sized are not big, so if you're really hungry, you'll need to take a starter or dessert - which we did. The coconut milk creme brûlée with peach and the pecan-pumpkin pie were both delicious! We both had a good glass of wine. The total was some 100 bucks - well worth it!
(5)Girl P.
I don't really get all the blah reviews. We end up here when we can't get into Gelinas. And it's always been great. It's refreshingly beautiful inside. (If I have to sit in one more gastro pubby, exposed bulb, school chair restaurant with bad acoustics I'm going to barf) Their cocktails are actually amazingly, fresh, made perfectly. Food is good. Just easy well made fresh food. My experience with the service has been excellent, they actually seem like a trained wait staff., who are polite and friendly and know their menu. I think it's a good restaurant .
(4)Amanda S.
definitely a middle of the road kind of spot...not terrible, not great. the veggies are waaay over boiled so they are basically mush and had a reheated feel to them. the beef was excellent, very tender. food came before drinks which is always obnoxious. the best service was from the bussers, wait staff seemed uninterested.
(3)Kyle K.
Really good cocktails, especially if you like the smokiness of mescal. They have several spicy drinks as well, which I'm a big fan of in general. Service was top notch during a recent dinner. The only reason it doesn't deserve 5 stars is because my carbonara pasta wasn't especially delicious or flavorful. My friends had an interesting Mediterranean sausage dish that was very tasty though. Overall I would certainly go back for at least drinks, and probably dinner too.
(4)Devon O.
I'm surprised this place only has three stars. Great margs, great salmon dish and the brussel sprouts are awesome. Cool atmosphere too. I'd definitely go back.
(4)Gayle G.
Great small plates. Love the atmosphere. Wednesday nights they have music in the bar.!
(4)Mike B.
I'm with Bee C. One star because this douche bag washes his Porsche Panamera in the parking lot every day during the drought...inconsiderate tool. I've never eaten there but used to live in Venice when people actually cared.
(1)Jessica S.
This is my favorite spot in Venice - it's the full package: great staff, great food, great drinks and great atmosphere. I love the decor, it's a very chilled ambience and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. The food is fantastic and either organic or locally sourced and the drinks are wonderful. Great choice of wines and awesome cocktails! Thank you Feed!
(5)Cassandra R.
Wow this place is excellent. The staff was very attentive. The food was memorable. I might have shown my "o" face a few times during this meal. I ordered the jalapeño cucumber gimlet (extra jalapeño for a kick). Get the piragua if you want a smokey spicy drink. Scallops were to die for! And the steak salad was perfectly yummy with the mix of bitter arugula and feta on savory steak. FEED me:)
(4)Rachel W.
My sister and I went here for lunch. She got the fish tacos and it was super spicy and sent them back but wasn't taken off the receipt. There were not many options to begin with and the food in general was just alright. I had chicken skewers which were also spicy but they were good just a little fatty. I definitely don't think I would go back there.
(2)Jess A.
Came in w my girls on a Saturday afternoon (2pm). We each ordered one cocktail... WEAKEST $12 drink of my LIFE!! I asked for a whiskey smash and seriously had maybe .75 ounces of alcohol in the entire glass. Furthermore, we were there for an hour because it took literally 35 minutes to get our check from the moody, older blonde curly haired lady. I did almost get outstanding service from a sweet man with glasses, but he was shooed away by our waitress. The place was not full at all, and seemingly fully staffed. Their pretentious attitude will get them nowhere!! I can excuse a weak expensive drink if it's served with a smile. Have a nice life guys, I will surely never be back!
(1)Ryan C.
Excellent food and a variety of choices. Steak salad, burger, tuna tartar was all fresh and had a unique twist that made it their own. Great service as well
(4)David E.
Great food, great service. The steak and arugula salad, flat bread, tahini Brussel Sprouts, and carbonara were all excellent. Outside terrace was enclosed and heated on a cool evening - a great environment!
(5)Barry W.
*** @Feed ... I really really wanted to like you. I swear, I did. *** So we stopped by for a quick drink at the bar just to test you out. Simple enough, right? Much to my surprise, not simple at all ... She ordered a Cosmo. What was served was a brown-colored concotion in a martini glass that tastes like ... idk, but not a Cosmo. When she asked why, bartender explained only coconut sugar used. Coconut sugar? Yes b/c no processed cane sugar can be used here. (0_o) Yeah ... the Feed mission statement is to use only organic ingredients. Sounds appealing but crazy difficult to do effectively in fine dining imo. Next I ordered an Islay Scotch. Simple right? No, not simple. (ugh) I was served a pleasantly light organic Scotch that tastes like brandy. A good brandy, mind you, but not peaty at all and no kick whatsoever. This spirit maybe Scottish, but it should not be labeled "Scotch". (lol) So two drinks = $38 with $5 tip, and neither drink tasted as expected. This is recipe for disaster. No wonder Feed reviews avg below 3-star. And the traffic here always seems light. Time to re-think this concept? *** A very good looking environment but I probably will never return. ***
(2)Danielle B.
So three Vancouverites were walking down Abbot Kinney looking for some brunch/lunch, and as soon as we caught a glimpse of this place, we all voiced the same thought: "THAT looks promising... Let's check it out." It was just before noon on a sunny Saturday, and the place was almost empty but looked sleek and interesting. We checked out the menu and decided it had promising options, so we chose a nice table on the almost-empty patio in the back. Gorgeous patio, BTW. We opted to sit near the back, since the front had heaters over the tables and we are from a cold place and don't need heaters on a sunny November southern California day... I did have to move and sit facing the restaurant, since the sun was reflecting off the mirrored wall and (sensitive Celtic-skinned as I am) I was starting to get burned. My companions ordered brunch (breakfast burrito and omelet), but since I cannot eat eggs, I had no brunch options and therefore went for the regular menu. I thought about the beet salad or corn cake (polenta-thing) but ended up choosing the burger. We loved the food: the burger was delicious and the tomato chutney stuff on it kicks the pants off ketchup. It came with a side of green beans with sliced almonds, which is not your everyday accompaniment for a burger but I really liked it. My companions loved their food, and the omelet apparently had some nice smokey flavour depth to it (the burrito disappeared too quickly to really ask about it, which already says something). We opted to share some desserts and have coffee, and I was totally floored that they have coconut sugar for the coffee. It's what I use at home (low glycemic index but still sweet like "real" sugar). The waitress seemed surprised that I knew what it was. We ordered the pear in port and the flourless chocolate torte, to share. Apparently the desserts are all made without wheat or refined sugar, and the caramel on the chocolate torte was completely amazing - we couldn't believe it was made with agave or whatever, because it was SOOOO good. It has inspired me to experiment the next time I make caramel sauce. The pear was a delicious pairing with the nut-encrusted cheese and I scarfed that right down, along with judicious bites of the amazingly rich and insanely scrumptious chocolate torte. Seriously yum. Could never eat a whole piece by myself, unless maybe it was all I ate all day. We stayed and chatted for quite a while, and noticed the patio getting close to full by about 1:30pm when we finally left. Would definitely try this place again for the main entrées. And dessert!
(4)Christine E.
Feed, why are you so pretentious when you have nothing to show for your snobbery? Food is some of the worst I have ever had-my friend and I sent our entrees back as it tasted like salty ocean water had been dumped all over our food. Service- slowwwwww as a snail. Our server was nice, until we complained about our food. Then everything changed. The manager came over and explained, "it is cured salmon, it is supposed to be salty". Salty, yes but oversalted to the point of needing to chug a glass of water after every bite? No. Iced coffee was the one saving grace of this place in terms of taste, but $6 for a glass of coffee and ice cubes??? Expensive to boot. Couldn't find many selling points on this place. Except for the bathroom which was really cute. If you are interested in coming to Feed, I recommend just going here to use the bathroom and then bounce.
(1)Juliette M.
Stopped by here mid afternoon for a lunch meeting because they have wifi. Was the perfect place for a light and delicious lunch (the salmon salad with pomegranate, pear, and strawberry reaaaaalllly hit the spot). It's a bright, open atmosphere, the food was great, and service was great. I'll definitely be back.
(4)Evan B.
The server should have started by telling us a list of items (beverages) they were out of. It would have saved ten minutes. Service is attentive when it comes. Otherwise it's a long dreamy wait in a very beautiful space, but...the food is incredibly under-seasoned it isn't worth the wait. Mushroom dip was a big grey bowl o' bland. Also our server touched the bread that accompanied it when moving a dish to make room for more sides. I'm not a hypochondriac by any stretch but c'mon, really? My albacore entree supposedly had chili but I'll be darned if i could taste any spice at all, except for the dashi broth which was just sour. The rest in my party felt the same about their entrees. The lemon tart thing we shared for dessert had the consistency of sand. Sweet sand, but sand nonetheless. The best dish we had was the special: heirloom tomatoes. but you'd have to be a culinary imbecile to screw up heirloom tomatoes. Moral of the story: despite what the health fascists tell you, our bodies actually need salt to live. you don't need much to flavor a dish. but you miss it when it isn't there. i mean this is the city that uses the word "umami," without a hint of irony...perhaps Feed Body & Soul will look up the definition?
(2)Mia S.
My friend and I walked in here today for brunch. The ambiance is really cool. They have indoor with a large bar area and also outdoor patio with roof cover. Really nice. I can see a small private party at outside patio. (The capacity is 30 max. so it is not too large.) I had $15 Feed Bendict (pouched egg, avocado, braised kale, hollandaise) and she had $13 Thai Marinated Chicken (picked daikon, carrot, cucumber, fresh herbs, avocado, jalapeno spread, ciabatta). The price was really reasonable, and they tasted okay. Nothing was really special. Without their service, overall star would be ... well still 3. Just like other yelper said, it is some decent food and rude service place. Our server was seriously rude. You feel her rudeness from the beginning and she threw a check on the table in front of us at the end. Yeah. Wow. We were very disgusted by this rudeness and i started looking around wondering what types of people worked here.....and they all looked sooooo unhappy. None of them had smile on their faces or talking to the customers... except the girl who was working in the bar. Okay, so they do not have to be smiling or talking to the customers, but they cannot have rude attitude in this line of business. If you are going to this restaurant, hope your experience is better.
(2)Joanna M.
Great part of town, and a good atmosphere in both bar and restaurant areas. There's not a massive selection of entrees but the larger range of easy to mix and match side plates makes up for that- the shoestring fries were addictive, but the roast beets didn't live up to their description. A little expensive, entrees start at $16, up to $46 for the fillet mignon. Friendly efficient service, I'd definitely go back for a date or special occasion.
(4)Raychel E.
This place is so awesome! I love the outdoor patio area. Plus they have free wifi, delicious wine, friendly servers - overall great place to chill out.
(4)STEPHANY L.
it was A- okay. Service was excellent, food was okay, very typical.
(3)Arielle M.
We stopped in here for a cocktail: both of ours were so sweet we had to keep diluting them with water :( I usually never order things with agave because, contrary to people's common ought: it is just as bad for you as high fructose corn syrup! But the bartender highly recommended the Jalapeño Cucumber Gimlet and the Cucumber Eastside. Both of us were slightly disappointed; which I am sure is based on the amount of agave they use in the drinks. I ended up getting a terrible allergic reaction to my drink (apparently I can't have gin!), but we liked the decor and mellow energy of the spot. Most drinks sees to be a bit too sweet of our pallets so I am unsure if we will go back soon.
(3)Thomas B.
I have to say this place has turned itself around. Zero complaints about the burger it was delicious. fries are great and made the Manhattan the way I wanted them to (not as easy to get the right drink as it should be). service was exceptional seems like a turnaround. all good. Happy to have another solid + place in the neighborhood
(5)Daniel N.
I've been going to Feed for several months now, regularly, and everything I've tried on the menu has been surprisingly good. Even their pickles on the side are crisp, perfect pickles. I frequently get the Feed Burger, which the chef makes special with jalapeño spread and bacon. It's a TASTY version of their standard burger and they may add it to the menu soon. Since I'm there a lot, I hear about changes happening at the restaurant. For one thing, they're introducing higher quality gluten free bread. They've also expanded their drink selection, and served me the finest tequila I've ever tasted tonight along with Thai Chicken Skewers which surprised both me and my friend because they were really juicy, tasty, and fresh. In fact, everyone I take to Feed is impressed with the quality of food there. David, the chef, is incredibly good in my opinion with a wonderful palette and appreciation for simple yet thoughtfully prepared dishes that bring out the best in every ingredient. I also recommend the yellowtail tuna sandwich, it's the best tuna sandwich I've ever had. Hands down the best place on Abbot Kinney. Note: When I started coming to Feed, I noticed the service could be slow. It has since improved. They have more staff there at lunch and are serious about being THE PLACE on Abbot for great food and drinks. Since I am there several times a week (I take my lunch break there) I can easily recommend this spot. Consistently wonderful, Feed is my happy place.
(5)Bill B.
This is my first time here, but as I understand it, after speaking with the manager, Chris, they're really trying to update their menu to maintain fresh, organic ingredients and balance them with delicious tasting meals. I had the burger, and I'd say they've done a pretty great job so far. The burger was cooked properly rare, as requested, which is so hard to find anywhere on the west coast. It has a unique, super flavorful smoked tomato jam relish and is clearly a high quality meat. I also enjoyed the small side salad of fresh greens that came with a very light dressing. Overall the decor is awesome. The staff were all very pleasant. I'm going to come back to try some of the other options that caught my eye.
(5)Nick C.
Stopped in here on a Saturday night with friends from out of town. Did not really know what to expect but we didn't have reservations and now that Abbot Kinney is so "hip" the days of walking over and snagging a table seem to be largely over. We were lucky I suppose. So without any pre-conceptions or reviews, we sat down and had a good meal. I really like the concept, and felt the ingredients were top notch. Especially liked the spreads and the salads. They really don't salt the food here (or very little). For those who complain about lack of seasoning, try adding salt. Even at "healthy" places, most restaurants add a ton of salt and most people don't realize. That being said, the pork entree was bland. Loin really needs salt and seasoning, like chicken breast, it has very little flavor on its own. The salmon was very good and I liked the gains and legumes it was served on. Service was friendly and attentive. Deserts were awful, dry and tasteless. I think they were vegan - god, no wonder vegans are always so persnickity and in such a bad mood. I will come back when in the mood for healthy cooking that I don't have to do. Would not recommend as a place to indulge.
(4)Lesli P.
This place is misleading starting by their menu. It gets you excited (w/o reading any reviews) You show up and get even more excited, the place has a nice ambience more sophisticated for Venice Healthy food. We sat at the bar and ordered 2 margaritas, they were nice flavor but nothing wowing. For small plates we got the artichoke dip and another one with shishito pepper and cauliflower. They were very bland tasting, I had to put some of their salsas to get some flavor and that kinda helped. My husband ordered their chicken bowl and i got a vegetarian sandwich. Nothing memorable! They literally cut veggies and put then in between the loafs. Subway can make that and with more flavor with their sauces! I am a vegan and trust me you don't have to sacrifice flavor to be healthy. It's a nice ambience but the food does not represent their brand. I would only come back for a drink but that's it! Go to cafe gratitude if you want healthy and tons of flavor.
(2)Vinita A.
As many of the reviews have already said, the interior of Feed is pretty: the marble counter/bar is stunning and the feel is very much the feel of most restaurants on AK. The food is a nice change from the tapas/small plates boom as of late. However, most of the food we tried just felt like a more upscale version of Lemonade down the street. Due to voicing our opinion regarding our below-par experience while waiting for our table (45 minutes for an 8 o'clock reservation and a particularly disrespectful hostess), the consultant on hand for the opening weekend (thank god for her because she really turned our 1 star experience into a 3 star experience and the owners should really be thanking their lucky stars that she was on hand to turn peoples experiences around) provided us with a sample of her favorite spreads and salads. We tried the artichoke, leek, and preserved lemon; the cauliflower, sweet onion, and walnut; and roasted sunchoke, blackened onions, cardamom, caraway, and corriander spreads. Perhaps because of some of the other reviews, the spreads now come with what seemed to be more crisps, not entirely sure. We were also given the roasted beet and escarole salad, the spiced butternut and arugula salad, and the shaved vegetable and radish salad. The spreads and salads were ok, but a lof of the flavor profiles felt similar to Lemonade, where you can get your food without the hassle. The bowls are interesting, our table of 3 split the Rotisserie Pork Loin with Roasted Squash Sauce and the Rotisserie Salmon with Roasted Yellow Pepper Sauce. Both tasted a little underseasoned, but the pork and salmon were nicely cooked. Personally, I think a little more salt, particularly on the pork, could have done wonders. Overall, we felt that Feed would be a nice place for lunch, but that it maybe needs to revamp it's view on dinner. Also, working out the kinks of a new restaurant would help (many desserts were sold out by the time we were able to order, going over customer service basics with some of the staff, figuring out where patrons who are waiting for their tables can wait, etc.). Overall, just, a-ok for now!
(3)Sandra W.
The worst meal I have ever had in Los Angeles. Bad name, tacky decor and tasteless, weird food. Healthy food is awesome. I suggest the owner go to successful vegetarian restaurants and taste their food. Buy some spices!
(1)Linda M.
This was our second visit to FEED. On our previous visit we had breakfast. It was so so but decided to give it a try for lunch. Our greeting upon entering the empty restaurant was not exactly warm and fuzzy but still we decided to go forward. My salmon sandwich was good but rather bland. My partner's Kale salad was better. But this is what got me : I ordered an iced coffee ( $6) which I thought was crazy but figured it would be worth it. Not really but I was thirsty and asked the server for a "little bit more" and was charged another $6 !!!! That amounted to $12 for 1 1/2 glasses of iced coffee. She should have mentioned that they do not "top off" the coffees or teas. I will NEVER go back. A real rip off.......
(2)Jeanne k.
This is my new favorite restaurant on AK. Great food, nice (small but not tiny) portion sizes. Love the build-it-yourself bowl. Sleek ambiance. (okay,maybe you could turn down the music volume a bit) The chocolate and strawberry layer cake was heaven. Great wait staff. We sat at the counter. The open kitchen was very inclusive. I am definitely going back...maybe later this week!
(5)Anne-Paige D.
I really wanted to like this place. First problem: no one waited on us for over 15 minutes. Once we brought this to their attention we had very good service. They even comped our cocktails. The cocktails that we got were good. I don't remember the exact name but they had fresh ginger. Second problem: Overall the food was either bland or had extremely strong spices that i didn't care for. It was a pretty dissapointing dining experience but the space is really cool (and good cocktails!)
(2)Brandon B.
Prior to my recent dinner I had heard mixed reviews. I am glad I listened to the positive ones and made a reservation. We went with a group and got a great table on the back patio. Everything we had was very good especially the variety of drinks. It is certainly worth a visit.
(4)Brianna M.
I first read about this place in a "Tasting Table" article about their 'Ras el hanout-spiced carrots.' So when I inquired about the dish, I was disappointed to hear that my server had no idea what I was referring to. Especially since their website links to the article. I showed the article to my server and he said that only thing they currently offered that was similar was pickled carrots that I could choose to have in one of their 'bowls.' Instead, I ordered the Citrus Marinated Manzanilla Olives small plate and the Fermented Vegetable Sandwich. My server said the olives were delicious because they cured them in-house. I was intrigued that they were 'citrus marinated' so I was disappointed that I couldn't taste even the slightest hint of citrus. The fermented sandwich also failed to impress me. First, I was intrigued that it contained quinoa, although had the menu not listed it as an ingredient I would of never know it was a part of the dish. The quinoa appeared to be non-existent, but my server assured me that it was mixed in with the fermented vegetables. Second, the overall flavor was off. The fermented vegetables gave it an overpowering tangy taste. I think it needed something creamy to bring it back to a balanced flavor. Despite my negative critique both dishes were edible, they just didn't live up to my high expectations. Despite my disappointment in my food, I really enjoyed the ambiance. There is a covered patio section that I wanted to be sat in, but when I heard there was a wait to sit there, we opted for the bar. This turned out not to be a bad choice because the the restaurant is very airy with lots of natural light, I still felt a bit like I was dining outside. I also liked sitting at the bar because the bar chairs are cushy and wide. All of the staff was friendly and attentive. FInally, they have parking! It's a small lot next door but it's better than nothing. I loved the concept of the place, so I'll go back, but perhaps next time I'll go for breakfast and opt for one of their 'hearty breakfast bowls' or smoothies.
(3)POLLIN F.
I went in and was greeted very politely with Blue. She kept checking on our table even though she wasn't a waiter to make sure everything was good. The crostini was amazing. sliders were delicious, and spinach salad was perfect! Definitely would come back, great ambiance.
(4)Kamran M.
i cant believe that one would invest so much in the design and forget to deliver decent food, after all i paid for my marble counter and high chair watching trendy abbot kinney blvd., bring your own spice collection if you go here!.
(1)Katie L.
Food is well prepared and tasteful. However the service sucks. The wait staff is slow, incompetent and simply forgets to put in orders. They took 45 minutes to bring us our wine. Theynalsomdomnot know how to put in orders since every course was delivered to the wrong seat. Very disappointing thatbtheybcannot get their act together and they have NO sense of urgency.
(1)Heather W.
I was on the fence between 2 and 3 stars but Yelps 2 start description, "Meh. I've experienced better," most accurately describes my experience here. I've been waiting for this place to open and really wanted to love it, but unfortunately it didn't impress me one bit. The space/decor is beautiful, and the service was friendly and accommodating. The food, however, just wasn't worth it. My friend and I started by ordering coffee - we went with a large French press for $7 which we told contained 2 cups. In reality? We each got HALF A CUP. The cups they use aren't abnormally large or anything, either, I would say a regular sized restaurant coffee cup. So right off the bat I'm feeling kinda cranky about the fact that we paid $7 for one cup of coffee... my half gone in about 3 sips. I got the Southern Mexican Bowl and found it tasty, but honestly it wasn't anything special. I make bowls all the time at home yet there are still places (i.e. Cafe Gratitude) that can blow my socks off with something above and beyond what I can invent in my own kitchen. This was not one of those places - it was very basic. I should also mention that this dish was SPICY. I have a high tolerance for heat and ate the whole thing, but I could tell it would be too spicy for the average person... my friend had to send hers back as did another woman sitting nearby. My friend then ordered their homemade granola which they provided a very generous portion of (as they should, for $9) and that, fortunately, was delicious. I want this place to succeed and love the concept - but they have some improvement to do. I hope the management reads these reviews and considers the feedback thus far (reading through these, I am not alone). Put a few things on the menu that are creative and push the envelope a bit, that people feel they can't make at home. And don't be stingy with your portions, especially the $7 coffee!
(2)john u.
Had breakfast and lunch in the past two days. Decor: Restoration Hardware Food: great looking menu items, taste and ingredients blameless. The turmeric shot was the only thing i could recommend. Crowd: serves the tourist and Valley/IE crowd invading the street as well as stunned locals checking out the new kid on the block. If i had a conservative republican mother she'd love it. I hope Stroh's reopens soon--this place feels like it should be in santa monica place, not abbot kinney.
(2)Christie C.
This is a really, really beautiful place. Parking wasn't an issue either, which surprised me, since it's Venice. But I found parking easily on a side street. I came with a reservation for 18 people for my birthday dinner this past weekend and I thought the service was great. Their floor manager (owner?) Jimmy was on hand throughout the evening to help with so many things and was absolutely sweet about everything. I'm not sure what others were upset about service wise - even with a big group, our server was very attentive, we didn't have to search for him, and they were thoughtful. I had brought two bottles of a sparkling wine for a toast and they were very good about getting it out per my instructions and also promptly taking it back to keep it cold. We also had one couple bow out of the reservation due to illness and one other guest who got stuck at work, and the server came over to ask me if we should wait or put food orders in. I liked his suggestions on the appetizers and portions and thought how he handled that part of it was great. They also kept track of me, the birthday girl, since I kept moving all over the place to be able to talk with all of my guests. I had the pork dinner entree/bowl and it was delicious, very tender, generous portion, and very artfully done. Yes, you do need to season the food yourself to taste with salt/pepper, but I think that's a great idea since everyone varies in how they like that. I thought my dessert was so-so and that the choices were pretty limited. That part of the menu needs to be developed more - could they get some Greek frozen yogurt that could be done up with three types on a long dish and some fruit and dark chocolate sauce or a fruit puree? Or a great vegan chocolate mousse? Or some kind of variation on a fruit tart? Maybe I don't know what I am talking about for suggestions but they could liven the desserts up a lot more, IMHO. The only other part that I would really critique here is the arrival - when I went to check in, which was probably 7:35ish or a few minutes before, so I was pretty on time, a few members of my party were in the lobby enjoying some wine. I greeted them along with a few others that had just arrived, and went to the hostess station to check in. I was informed by the hostess that they don't seat everyone until our party was completely here and that there's only a 15 minute grace period before they give tables away. That rubbed me the wrong way. I made reservations for a big group at least a MONTH ago, just to make sure they could accommodate us at a decent time, and I called to confirm several times, not to mention they called the day of to confirm. It's a big group (not to mention we'd be dropping a considerable amount of money with a group that big) - are you seriously going to make us wait until ALL 18 people show up? And if a few are late, are they going to be turned away? I didn't want anyone turned away from my birthday party. The funny part was that when they did actually take us back (I think there were 7 of us in the lobby at the time, and they did end up seating us right away), two other members of our party were already sitting at our tables, so I think there's a disconnect on their seating policy. I understand having a seating policy but you have to read the situation too, and making a group of almost 20 people flood your lobby isn't really practical. Plus your server needs to get started getting drinks in peoples' hands and that takes time. Having people come in throughout helps them keep up with the flow of service. Overall I really liked my experience there, I would definitely go back, and I loved that there were choices for both meat-a-tarians like me, and my vegan friends, of which I had quite a few. I do a birthday dinner annually and there's typically never a good marriage for people who have different eating styles, and this really had the best of both worlds. Great job!!
(4)Mari M.
Terrible service. Super slow and inattentive. Food is okay, fresh and pretty healthy. Wine pours are a joke, liquor prices are ridiculous.
(2)Grant T.
Bland food and poor customer service are two reasons not to try Feed the newest hipster eatery to pop-up on famed Abbot Kinney Blvd. The decor is okay but overall lacks originality. It feels more like you're in Restoration Hardware than in a dining establishment. The fact the owner is a wanna be restaurateur is glaringly obvious based on my experience at the establishment this week.
(2)Lisa S.
I was hesitant on trying this place, because of the ok to less reviews. I was quite impressed. The turkey sandwich, is one of the best turkey sand. I have ever had. It tastes like a bite of Thanksgiving. Very fresh ingredients. I will def be back!
(5)D. T.
I am giving it 2 stars because we need more restaurants to make an effort to produce good quality healthy food. This place does NOT deliver. Its incredibly overpriced. We ordered a "market vegetable sampler" for $8, and it was literally 8 sticks of cold tiny unaltered veggies (same as you would get in a veggie dip from Ralphs). The salads are tiny for what you pay ($14 for a 5 bite salmon salad). The "spread sampler" was about 3 ounces of total dip for $12. RIPOFF. Its bland as hell. Healthy food doesnt need to be under seasoned and flavorless. Nothing taste like anything. It sucks. $50 out the door and we were left hungry and unsatisfied and we are two small people, so we eat less than average americans. Poor service. The smarty behind the counter couldnt figure out which way was up, gave us wrong info on two different menu items, and gave us awkward blank rude stares every few minutes. On top of handing me my credit card soaking wet in some liquid that I pray was water. Ambiance is nice, but this place will be gone in 6 months guaranteed.
(2)Amanda G.
I went to Feed today for my second time. I was hoping to have a better experience the second time, but unfortunately that was not the case. On both occasions the service was sub par and staff is not friendly or genuine. The food is WAY and I mean WAY over priced. I had a salad that consisted of lettuce and chicken with olive oil and lemon and it was $18. For an $18 salad I would hope to have something that was more special. The chicken was good but nothing worth that price. I appreciate eating clean and I like that they have healthy options. But for a restaurant that aims towards a healthy oriented clientele, they shouldn't have farm raised salmon. The decor is very nice and it is light and breezy in there. Maybe if there was an all around good vibe in there I would give it another chance, but I feel like the staff doesn't care enough to try to make you feel welcome. I had high hopes for this place, it's too bad.
(2)Jenna V.
Super meh. I visited this week with a party of three. Even made a reservation because I thought this place would be hoppin' since it is the newer kid on the block. Not. So. Much. We were one of four tables and the service was just awful. We ordered the short rib and burratta salad as appetizers, both tasted decent and came out within 10 minutes or so and then ordered the Sea Bass, brussel sprouts and corn cake side dish. It took an hour between the appetizer and the sea bass and brussel sprouts to come out. The table next to us that sat down 20 minutes after us was served their entire meal well before ours. When we inquired about the corn dish the server admitted that he had forgotten to put it in and that it would take awhile to prepare so we said that we no longer wanted it. We asked for the check and when he brought the check to us he announced he has removed the corn dish from our bill and it was on it's way to us. He offered us dessert on the house while we waited? Confused we took our side dish to go and declined the dessert. The food was decent, but not worth the price or the crummy service. Oh and my husband ended up getting sick that night from the food.
(2)Hol S.
Decor is cute...very open and I like the back patio. We sat at the bar since the back patio was filled at the time. I have honestly never had slower service. It took the waitress 30 minutes to take our initial juice order and bring water and we had to beg her to come to us. She never asked for our food order...we had to wait for a while to put that in and grab her as she was walking by to give it. The food came out slowly later...I was told the salmon was wild but found out later it's "sustainably" famed...which still really means it's farmed. They should get their facts straight with the food for people who are concerned about farmed vs wild salmon. The salmon came out virtually raw, which may have worked had I not been pregnant, so I sent it back and it came back way over cooked. As if the chef was trying to prove a point about sending food back. For $17 it was a tiny bowl with just a few scoops of grains under. Kind of bland and nothing to write home about. Plus it wasn't wild which I had been told it was. I didn't find out later until someone else asked the manager. After flagging down the server, we ordered desert, which never came. No biggie...we were feeling a little ignored anyway so what was one late desert. I've worked in the restaurant business before and I know it happens. After we had to ask another server about the desert, it came out 3 minutes later. The lemon pound cake was TERRIBLE. Mind you, I'm pregnant and I love food more than anything right now and it was inedible. It was dry, flaky, hard cake, with no real taste of the 'Meyer lemon' in which it was supposedly made. It was as if it had been sitting on a shelf for days drizzled with canned fruit salad. After we asked for the check and I begged for a refill on my water since they don't seem to refill on their own, we left. There was only a slight apology for the forgotten desert but no refund on the bill?? And the fact that it was left in tact still on my plate when we got the bill and I told the waiter it was dry and unedible, there was no offer to refund. It took us 2 hours to get out of there...the only thing great about the meal was my company.
(1)Kelly P.
Don't waste your time. Bad combo of tasteless food and slow service.
(1)Brian H.
I was willing to forgive the cheesy name for some quality farm-fresh cuisine but this oh-so-uber-trendy hotspot serves up the most mediocre BLAND Organic Yuppy Grub imaginable!!! And then there was the Lackluster Service!!! But damn they make a good Moscow Mule! P.S. Don't go on a First Friday!!!
(3)Steven P.
This place needs some serious help. The waiters and waitresses need to work on their social skills, and the management needs to stay on top of things otherwise I don't see this place staying open for much longer. The hostess was pretentious, and the waiter didn't even introduce himself. It took over an hour and a half to get our food, and the place had no line, and only a handful of people seated. Once the food came, it took the waiter about 6 minutes to bring silverware. Food was disappointing. I will never come back to this place.
(1)Diana C.
I'm not a big yelp-er. This couldn't be helped. We have been here twice. Today was unfortunately our last visit an not because of the service. Nay. We are talking about the backbone of any restaurant. The food. Bland, uninspired, flavorless, unsightly. Don't bother spending your hard earned money. It pains me to say this because I am a local. I can walk to this place. The manager don't even notice or care that we left our plates practically full. Untouched. We love food. And love to go out to eat. But this isn't worth it. Better to walk a few blocks to Local and get a nice sando Or just go to gjelina. They never disappoint and it's about the same price point.
(1)Candice P.
I made a return visit to Feed on a Thursday evening around 8:45, having liked it very much on my first go. We ordered two cocktails from the seasonal menu--the smashed kumquat and whiskey, and the mixed berry caipirinha. The kumquat drink had way too much ice and wasn't very flavorful at all. I'm not normally a sipper, but it took me a while to finish it. The berry drink was good, but not great. We ordered two small plates: the fermented cabbage, cauliflower and beet salad (as zippy and interesting as I'd remembered), and the lemon and fennel cured Scottish salmon (SO delicious; easily the best dish of the night). As an entree, we split the bison tri tip with red wine sauce. The amaranth "polenta" was very bland, and an unpleasant, goopy texture. To be fair, I've not had amaranth before, so perhaps this is how it always is? The bison was well-cooked--tender and flavorful. However, the artichokes and apples were also fairly bland. We sat outside; I'd definitely say the atmosphere is superior inside, but it's considerably quieter outside. Our server did a good job, though the drinks were quite slow in coming out (which was the fault of the bar, not the server). I'll definitely be back for the salmon, but otherwise, I'll be trying new dishes and drinks next time.
(3)Marta E.
After the waitress spent 15 minutes explaining the "concept" of their menu to me, I ended up paying $20.00 for a tiny bland kale salad and ice tea for lunch. I guess their real "concept" is overcharging customers to pay for the cold, pretentious Beverly Hills decor. As you can probably tell, I wasn't impressed with the latest addition to our neighborhood. I won't be in any hurry to go back.
(1)Isadoro M.
Food was delicious. Portions are small. I had to come home and eat more just to feel satisfied. Service was abominable. Food prep took way too long for simple dishes and waiter was nowhere in sight to act as a customer advocate. Trendy food and decor can't make up for an uncomfortable dining experience. To add insult to injury, they added a 20% tip for our party of six. I understand the reason for that, but why would a waiter need to pay any attention when he knows he's guaranteed a 20% tip on what is going to be an excessively high bill? And yes, bread is extra and if you ask for more condiments, they come in a thimble-size cup. Like a fly in a spider's web, the whole experience was one of anxiety, can't wait for this to be over, get me out at any price. And that's what you pay at the end. Gives Abbot-Kinney a bad name.
(2)Diana L.
Go for the specials and the salmon. They also have an all-organic bar program (cocktails, beer, wine, etc) that's worth checking out.
(4)Ariel W.
My friend and I came for breakfast after spin this morning. We've been waiting for this place to open as we had high expectations with the beautiful decor. I will say, it's tough to have a restaurant in this area with such stiff competition. Just means you better BRING it. We ordered a $7 coffee press and were told it contained two full cups... perfect if we were going to share and only wanted one cup. We chose a medium brew. By the way, you have to ask for everything, we asked for milk ,sugar, a spoon, salt, pepper... nothing is offered or assumed. There were NOT two full cups in their tiny LARGE press. Not more than a cup and a half. It was basically espresso. We added extra milk to tone it down and ended up with half a cup of cold coffee each. We both ordered the Southern Mexican bowl. It should have had a seriously huge chili pepper next to it. Was so hot, I couldn't taste any of the other components. I could tell the eggs and butternut squash were cooked nicely... albeit without salt or seasoning other than chili, but it was just too strong for me, especially at 10 in the morning. It's also supposed to have pineapple and plantains in it. Neither one of us found plantains and we both only had what looked like one-two pieces of pineapple. I love the whole "bowl of food" concept, but if you can make the same thing at home with kitchen staples... its not special. Crunchy jicama added texture, but I found the flavor combination of the whole dish a total miss. There was another woman near us also complaining about the overpowering spice of her dish. To her credit, she kept powering on, but I asked for granola instead. I think granola is an absolute treat and pleasure always. I love granola but rarely let myself have it because it's so high in calories. They brought out a crazy serviing of granola. A large bowl filled to the top. It was clearly home-made with quality products, but there was so many oversized pieces of dried fruit in every bite, my jaw got tired fast. They could tell we weren't satisfied, but didn't seem too interested in why. They did take off my mexican bowl of the tab, but mentioned it several times as if they did me a favor and it wasn't a given that they would take it off the bill. Go to lemonade instead until they work out the kinks of this newly opened eatery...
(1)Nicole T.
I really wanted to like this place. The space is beautiful. The wine was great. The service was good. But the food was really mediocre, very bland and not at all interesting. Both dishes we ordered came out cold and we asked our server if it was supposed to be like that. She said no and brought it back to the kitchen. What they brought back wasn't much better. Really disappointing. Unless there is a huge menu overhaul I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would go back.
(2)LAKitten L.
2 stars for food and a third for ambiance. I love the interior - very cute and posh - a bit out of place on AK but whatevs. I'm going to give it one more try because I love Venice and maybe they had an off day. I ordered one of the bowls and it was so disappointing. I tasted like it had been reheated in the microwave but not even fully... lukewarm and a bit stale - not super fresh! My hubby had a soup and I tried it - very good. Service was so-so - not extraordinary by any means. So, we'll see how my last try goes...
(3)Kyla K.
I have only been to this restaurant once and we sat at the bar to eat dinner as there was a private party in the back patio area. On the negative side, the food seemed to be overpriced for what we got and our appetizers weren't very good. On the plus side, the decor of the restaurant was beautiful and the drinks were good. I likely will not be coming back to eat here.
(3)Christen D.
Don't be misled by the interior. The food is terrible. Granted my visit was during the first week they served dinner, this restaurants food has run aground and I don't think they can "right the ship". Drinks, while ok, are pretty bland and seem to lack finesse you'd expect, especially given the amount of time it takes to make and deliver them. I ordered the flat iron steak, while my date ordered the salmon. The steak was chewy, overcooked and bland. The salmon, poached looking mind you, wasn't even seasoned. Spreads are distasteful as well. Skip it.
(1)Julie K.
It should be renamed HUNGRY. went last night. Had a bite of everyones food and left saying; "I don't get it?" I don't get vegan/ organic/no taste new wave bs RAW food. This place is so over priced and awful. AXE is 100x's better. AXE food has taste. I won't be going to this place again.
(1)Tamara H.
I was very excited for day trip to Venice and lunch with some friends, unfortunately Feed killed the mood a bit. Service here is so terrible that even if the food had been good, which it wasn't, the experience still would have sucked. The attitude of the staff is just unacceptable. We asked questions about the menu and were responded to in a rude and short manner. After ordering alcoholic beverages, our ID's were scrutinized for a good couple of minutes, and then, after drinks had already been served, another staff member asked our waiter if he "really took a good look at our ID's." None of this was handled in a professional manner and was totally out of line. The salad I ordered was completely overdressed (and I'm not that picky) and the waiter did not check in a single time, so I never had an opportunity to even mention it. It should have been fairly obvious since it sat on my plate. FInally we had to get up to ask another server if we could pay. Our server still never came back - seriously not a single time after serving our drinks. A lot of good restaurants on Abbot Kinney, but at the rate they are going, this will not be one of them unless they seriously consider hiring staff who can offer better service and way less attitude.
(1)Rick C.
Great place, at least for drinks! The ambiance is awesome, the service is very good, the decor is top, the sunlight enters the place in a fantastic way.
(5)Bee J.
good food. great atmosphere. the staff is a little disgruntled it seems. there is one staff member i think is rad, she has really blonde/reddish hair and is very alabaster. she is just awesome and you can ask her anything! over all this place is great - the staff just doesn't seem too joyful, but thats no crime.
(3)Michael W.
I am not sure where to start. This is my second time here and the experience keeps getting better. From the staff to the food...perfection. Keith, the GM, is a gracious host and makes us feel right at home. It is great to find a place that creates simple and clean meals bursting with natural flavors! As crazy as this sounds, I have to mention this, they carry the perfect size fork! Its all in the details...
(5)Can M.
great place on Abbot Kinney with amazing cocktails. I love that they make everything in house from scratch. We only ordered a few salads to share like apps, but the food seemed fresh, organic and VERY tasty! I will definiately be coming back
(4)Janet W.
Went back for dinner last night after limiting our intake to GF desserts after having a less than stellar brunch. I ordered rotisserie chicken. There weren't many dinner entree options and I figured no one can mess up rotisserie chicken. Our server came back and said they were out of chicken (and rotisserie chicken is on the menu as two entrees). That leaves a piece of buffalo steak or one of the fish dishes. Husband ordered one of the fish dishes and I ordered another. Mine was about four ounces, the size of a large marshmallow and it was dry. It sat on a bitter pile of asparagus puree and asparagus mush. To the side were some little mushrooms tossed with mango. Does that sound yummy? At $36, I ate two bites. My husband ate his and didn't complain, but I tasted it. The dashi was more like dirty dishwater and the soba noodles were very bad, practically no taste whatsoever. I hear they let their chef go. So why is still so darn bad??? The people are nice, but I really can't handle going back for anything other than dessert. Last night I had a chocolate chip cookie (they were out of the others I had first asked for). The cookie was handed to me cold out the fridge and had a bad taste and rubbery texture. Just so bizarre. I do hope they make the right changes. It's a very pretty place and we enjoy going there...just not for the food.
(1)Kathleen M.
Food was really good and a small but interesting wine selection. Service was about as lax as I've had in a long time. No menu, no water refill, no set up even when the food came. Asked for fresh ground pepper and got a large but completely empty grinder. Then got a little salt/pepper cellar with already ground salt and pepper. Hard to keep the salt out of the pepper and I don't use salt. I might give it another chance but somebody really needs to do some serious training of the pretty but nearly useless staff. Very stylish decor. Step it up guys!
(3)Lauren S.
Yummy Acai Bowls!
(5)Elizabeth B.
I am very excited about the changes taking place at Feed. I had been there shortly after their opening, and was not impressed by the food at all. I am glad I gave it another chance this past Saturday night. The food AND service was fantastic!! My party started with the 3 spreads that came with the homemade crackers. I t was a huge improvement from before, much more flavor and texture. We then had the ahi with an Asian flair, the roasted chicken on mixed grains,and the salmon. All the dishes were nicely presented and YUMMY! The waitress was super nice, attentive, and informative.....I wish i could remember her name . We were all super full but got the lemon tart to share anyway......it was delicious with just the right amount of tartness. It is hard to believe it was sugar and gluten free!, The vibe in the pretty place was hip and cool and we all had great time!, I will definitely go back......maybe even try one of those cocktails I saw everyone else getting
(4)Elijah M.
We were seated 45 minutes after the reservation time. Only after complaining twice to the hostess did they offer to fix the situation. They realized two separate tables could be pushed together to make enough room, what a novel idea. Seems to be the same type of service issue others are complaining about. Food was OK. Nothing an amateur chef couldn't put together in their kitchen. Very bland and a bit overpriced.
(2)Annie G.
My first sisters trip to LA in years, and we went to this place because we enjoy organic and local grown produces. And this place is by far what we've expected. The Salmon is sooooo tender and flavorful !! Staffs are very nice and friendly ~ tri-tips are delicious as well. Over all, this is one place I'll definitely visit again !
(5)Maciej S.
Really healthy and good organic food. They have really good shots of juice - Try the HOT SHOT. I had a chicken salad sandwich and it reminded me of how my mom would make the chicken salad. Came with a nice small side of greens with a light vinaigrette.
(4)Alice H.
I don't usually write reviews, but I felt like I had to after my experience at FEED. My boyfriend and I went here on Friday night and had such a wonderful evening full of amazing food, fantastic drinks, and friendly service. We were quickly seated at the bar and had the incredible Matt Biancaniello whip up some unusually creative, yet delicious cocktails. We had a cranberry/cumin drink, sage and pickle drink, and pine infused bourbon. All were mind blowing! For food we ordered the turnip soup, octopus, and the porkbelly breakfast starter. They were each seasoned and prepared perfectly! All are definite must-haves. Next time we want to try the corn and the short ribs. I'm so surprised this place has such low reviews. We will definitely be back!
(5)Priscilla C.
Had a lovely meal at the bar. Great staff including Megan who is super cool and guided our ordering choices well. Delicious spicy white bean soup - fun place to be - will. Definitely come back for more...
(4)Stephanie A.
Once we were seated at the bar, we were forgotten about. We didn't have a waiter for a good 15 minutes, until we flagged someone down to help us out. We got water glasses and then no water. My friend ordered an ice coffee and didn't get it till close to the end of our meal. We ordered a yummy salad that we were both happy about and a cauliflower spread that tasted literally like nothing. A bland, white, cold thing of mush. We were really disappointed and sent it back for a better tasting sunchoke spread instead. The interior is pretty and everything on the menu sounded really great. I'm hoping they iron out the wrinkles as they get more situated. I'd come back here in a couple months to see if things improve. They have the potential, but it's just not there yet.
(3)Alissa W.
I too really wanted to like Feed. The promise of cashew dressing over spinach with portobello sounded rich and satisfying. It was neither. The plate arrived and I felt sad. My salad reminded me of an airport meal. Dry, dull leafs flying all over the plate. Totally disconnected from the dish. And the taste was odd, unfamiliar, somewhere between "been in the fridge too long" and "foreign country." Very foreign. We also ordered the salad with a $10 side of 2 bits of salmon. It was just so strange and tasteless. Not planning on going back. I'll take my money to AXE.
(2)Patricia S.
As other reviewers have stated, the ambiance is fabulous, a truly well decorated venue. However, I ordered chicken and it was, well, mushy. So they replaced it, again it was equally mushy. Tasted as though it had been frozen, sort of defrosted and then put on a rotisserie. Or as another reviewer stated, perhaps it was boiled? I was charged for the meal though I only ate the vegetables. I won't be going back.
(1)Brian S.
This is an excellent restaurant for people who enjoy healthful, quality foods and craft cocktails. The menu is not for every occasion. If you want rich, decadent foods, there are plenty of other options on AK. The vibe is great and not nearly as stuffy as what you might expect from the location. This was perhaps the nicest surprise. And my bartender (Megan, I think) was wonderful. Little known fact - they start serving alcohol at 8 am on weekends.
(5)Linda C.
First-time customers on a late Sunday evening (had read a restaurant review in the L.A. Times). Found the host staff welcoming and the wait staff friendly and attentive. Enjoyed our meals: a daily special (salmon salad) and regular menu item (roast pork loin bowl). As one of the other reviewers mentioned, the concept of using local farmers market ingredients is a good one to support and this can add to the cost of the food. We will definitely return! [P.S. It was good to read another reviewer's explanation for the lack of salt--as a young-at-heart individual trying to stay off the blood pressure meds, this is great to know! Lately, I find most restaurant food is over-salted to appeal to what we Americans have become used to accepting as flavorful."]
(4)Sharon T.
Love the decor, service and food. I had the beet salad and a glass of Persecco. Outstanding.
(4)Kristi S.
Super disappointing experience. My boyfriend and I were looking to have a nice dinner in the Venice area after a fun day out. Unbeknown to us we chose the wrong place to dine. From the second we walked in we were treated like second class customers. The hostess asked if we had reservations which when replied "no" were directed to the bar without a question of weather we wanted to wait for a table or even a wait time. Upon sitting down at the bar the server profiled us immediately and assuming we were not there for the whole dining experience. Even after we ordered two specialty drinks and a sampler of their appetizer spreads he still assumed we would be ordering the lower cost "build your own bowls" rather than the entrees. Wanting some suggestions on my entree choice I asked the server what the sauce's tasted like and received the response from the server "the sauces taste like what they are". That was really the straw that broke the camels back my mouth just dropped open with shock. The food itself was fairly bland as well as the sauces and not worth the money itself. 90 dollars later, along with the stuck up service and bland food we paid the check and promptly left. The next day my experience doubled with an upset stomach and a quick sprint to the restroom.
(1)Bane H.
We wanted to love this place but the food was not good - practically inedible. The ambiance was nice but the tables were very close together that we could easily hear the conversations on both sides. Service was okay. The staff felt slightly unauthentic but that is not surprising considering the food was so bad :(. Will definitely not return.
(1)Nikolai L.
This place is a joke. I had the most bland lukewarm chicken on a bed of mixed slop. There is no effort on the desert. I got the most unappealing cobbler that came cold and didn't come with any ice cream or garnishes or anything. That's fine at a cheap restaurant, but not at an expensive dinner place like this. Also, I'm sick of pretentious places that don't serve soft drinks. Oh you can serve alcohol, which I heard is great for your liver, but a little sugar is too much!
(1)Roberto V.
I know they just got started, and I am trying to be kind in this review. I know how hard it is to open a restaurant. But...it's not an excuse for the experience I just went through. And if you need more time to get your sh*t together...then TRAIN YOUR STAFF... so that you DO IT RIGHT when you open. - Slooooooooooow service and with an attitude. - Food is good...but not amazing - The baked goods are dry. Stay away. - The Decor makes you feel like you're in Beverly Hills...catering to a very different audience than the Venice locals. I don't know... maybe I had high expectations for such a goddy structure on in my favorite neighborhood.
(3)Saul C.
Nice looking restaurant with really bland/boring tasting food. Even the dessert had no taste... Drinks were good though, but not great. Truly, the only thing that really stood out was my server Megan aka Spike. She was so amazing and fun and might actually be worth me going back for... but besides her, the place is in trouble. My prediction: No way they get out of the first year there without changing menus (again) and the chefs... the food is so forgetful. Maximum praise to Spike!
(2)Robyn J.
We made reservations and sat on the patio the service was wonderful, unpretentious atmoshere and helpful staff. I couldn't believe I was in Venice! The hostess was friendly, our server seemed happy to be there and was helpful, the food came out quickly even though it was the lunch rush and when asked where the bathroom was the busser walked me to it - unbelieveable service standard. This followed by amazing food we split two macro bowls salmon and pork and 2 juices beet/ cabbage and pressed apple, the portions were good sized and the Salmon cooked to perfection. I ate everything and surprisingly did not feel weighted down. Wonderful experience!
(5)Pat S.
i am not a vegan, but I love eating fresh organic food, and I do not eat red meat, so I was excited to try the new restaurant on the street, Feed Body & Soul. We went first for breakfast. We both got the "Exception." It includes a roasted egg, some low fat cottage cheese, a few small slices of avocado, and a few small wedges of orange. Whatever, the ingredients don't sound that exciting, but I know in the hands of a great chef things magically are transformed. The problem was the hemp seed and pepper didn't do much for this conglomeration of mediocrity. I saw no skill here, and about $2.00 worth of food on a $9.00 plate. We would not be stopped. They were very nice, so we decided to give lunch a try. A few days later we went back and got Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwich, and a Rotisserie Salmon Sandwich. The content was better, but basically it was really bland.. and for $12 and $14 it just wasn't worth it for us. Others may love it. People have different tastes. I respect that. But we will not be going back.
(1)Alex S.
I really liked this place! I must have gone on a good night, or had a bit more patience while they worked out the kinks.....but the service was awesome and the food was great! Started with the Moscow mules......actually a few, so so good. Had a trio of salads, butternut squash was by far my favorite. I had the chx salad and the leek soup, tasty but would have loved a bit of a kick in the chi salad...but still tasty. Date had the salmon bowl....yummy! Im coming back for my birthday. Loved the decor and super loved not feeling bad cause I pigged out on healthy food. It's a keeper for me! Took a friend for lunch last week. Not sure what happened, food was really bland? Don't change the menu, food was great before. Hostess could have cared less about us, but waitress was really nice. I'll try it again but I know my guest hardly touched his food and I felt really bad.
(2)Brian A.
Unlike some of the reviews, I actually felt the food was good, healthy, and left you not wanting to take a nap. The one beef I had with this place is the beers and wines are overpriced compared to other places. I ordered my usual belgium beer, but got a $16 tab for it...for beer? Otherwise the bar is a cool place to have lunch and enjoy the great design. I hope they stay afloat.
(4)Ina S.
Pretentious ! Over priced! meager portions! Refused to pay $5/$7 for a cup of coffee, One visit is enough!!!!! Zero stars is my review but this site insists a star rating
(1)Manette M.
Love this place! The wide open doors beckon you to enter, and before you realize it, you are surrounded by music that is so pure and inviting, you have no choice but to stay. The duo was a beautiful woman named Ashley (who has the voice of an angel, similar to Joni Mitchell but is clearly her own) and a wonderful guitar player. Simple, elegant and delightful. We were able to carry on a conversation, enjoy the music, and savor small bites all at the same time. The restaurant has the most beautiful decor, high ceilings, a killer bar, and best of all, original delicious food! We took delight in the salmon salad, the thai chicken skewers that had an outrageous sauce with a nice kick to it, and japanese peppers that were cooked to perfection. The wine selection was excellent too. Service was friendly and prompt - what a wonderful evening out! We will definitely be returning! Thank you! The place changed management just over a year ago, and clearly this owner knows what he's doing ...
(5)Nicole A.
The staff was really nice and attentive. I cam here for DineLA's Restaurant Week, so I ate off the DineLA special menu, but the same items were included on the normal menu for a lot more $$. The food was very good for the deal we got ($35 for a salad, entree, and dessert) but when you look at the prices on the normal menu, it made the food seem much less appealing. I would probably have spent close to $60 on my meal without the special, and that's just something I can't justify. Plus the drinks were expensive (as all places on AK are), like $13 for my small cocktail. The atmosphere was cool (it looks like in the summer they have an roll-back cover on the back area so it's outdoors, and it's a fairly large restaurant. But the place was REALLY empty for a Thursday night on Abbot Kinney. Walking by other restaurants that were packed, made me wonder why Feed was so empty. Unfortunately I don't think this place will be here more than another year.
(3)Mike S.
i love this place... good vibe, great food, great drinks. mikey the bartender is on top of his game and knows how to create some amazing cocktails. i would suggest stopping by and checking it out, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Jaclyn S.
I don't understand why people are rating Feed so low. I loved the food, décor, and the service was great. If you like clean, whole, natural food this is where to go. Their salmon dish was delish and the dip appetizer was perfect to split for the table. I love Abbot and this is a perfect fit.
(4)Sophie F.
My absolute favorite place!!! The other night had just been one of those nights where everything went wrong then I finally got home with my take-out from feed and they had forgotten my salmon on my bowl, I called and 5 minutes later the head chef showed up at my doorstep with the salmon and a box of cookies for me! Now that's above and beyond service in my book!
(5)Jody R.
The ambience looked so inviting but this restaurant is the worst place I have ever in my life eaten at. The coffee was muddy and disgusting and the waitress rolled her eyes when I asked for milk - only almond milk. Alright. I get it, but with coffee. Then the food came and what looked so deliciously described on the menu was disgusting....how can you go wrong with beet salad. Or Eggs and steak. It was unbelieveably bland and over priced The waitress kept talking loudly and complaining about customers (we were seated in the patio area) -- we should have known better. Right at the front are words describing the restaurant - who uses a word like rightous? Really. How about delicious, friendly, but no, it was incredibly prententious.
(1)Stephanie L.
Popped in for dessert and coffee and couldn't be happier. Had no idea about the menu or the previous yelp reviews. We dove into Lemon tart, mixed berry pie, and the cookie plate and were very happy. Delicious flavors enhanced by natural sugars so subtle and not overly sweet. Servers and hostess were terrific. Will gladly return.
(4)Barbie G.
I have never felt compelled to write a review of a restaurant before today. Feed is a beautiful space with a lovely patio. I questioned why it was completely empty on Abbot Kinney street fair day as all of the other restaurants and bars were packed. I wasn't questioning after our meal however. The waiter was snarky and condescending when taking our order. He gave my friend shit over the temp she wanted her salmon. Really? I let out an audible, "woah!" When he started to cop an attitude. In any event, thankfully that was the last we saw of him as he disappeared into the ethers of a empty restaurant. The food was underwhelming. I ordered the house speciality of crab cakes (was corrected by the waiter, crab cake SALAD. Ok dude) which consisted of three slightly larger than a quarter sized flavorless crab cakes on an unseasoned bed of greens. My friends salmon was undercooked, ironic due to the shitty response of the waiter regarding temperature. The portions were tiny. For 20 bucks, throw down some grown up sized crab cakes and for 26 bucks, give my friend a piece of salmon that is decent sized. We just wanted out. We asked several people for our check and finally the manager came thirty minutes later, she comped the salmon. With one Bloody Mary each, the bill was still $120 for four sans the salmon. Thank God the food trucks were on Abbot Kinney because we were still starving afterward. I have NEVER stiffed a waiter before either. We left no tip due to his crappy attitude and snide responses to our questions. There are so many great places to eat on Abbot Kinney no wonder this place is empty.
(1)J I.
I strongly DO NOT recommend the restaurant Feed on Abbot Kinney! We went there bc my sister has major food allergies, they 'specialize' in being all organic, they gave her a salad that had cranberries in it (she is highly allergic) wasn't on the menu, waitress said it was goji berries, then my sister asked her to double check to find out and yes, they were cranberries - needless to say my sister had a terrible allergic reaction! Thankfully she had her meds w her. Terrible experience and awful customer service. They still made us pay the bill. Stay away!!!
(1)Martha M.
So disappointing. Let's start with the name. Trying to put words to the feeling of Venice just doesn't work. Feed Body + Soul is the equivalent of Gant moving in across the street. Next the decor: more Beverly Hills than Abbot Kinney. And most stunning: the food. I ordered the bowl with grains (quinoa, lentils, wild rice) and the pork roast the waiter suggested, and a squash sauce. Not sure if they are trying to rip off Axe's outstanding lunch bowl, but this SO did not work for me. The slabs of pork were beige and unappetizing, made worse by the orange sauce. I brought a friend who barely touched her "bowl." They felt pre-assembled. Finally the service: the overzealous waiter interrupted us every time we hit the punch line of a joke, or the point of a story. His timing, or lack of it, was uncanny. I was so looking forward to having a healthy and elegant lunch spot around the corner. Please try a different chef, we all love delicious healthy food, I just didn't find it here.
(1)Dan A.
went with friends for a birthday dinner. Gorgeous space and cool atmosphere but so terribly overpriced for pretty boring and equally bland food. Although the hostess was definitely lovely, there was an air of pretentiousness among the other staff. I'd MAYBE go for a drink (old fashioned was OK) but I won't be eating here again.
(1)Peter D.
A great dining experience on all fronts!! I really wonder if some of these negative people went to the same place as I did. Everything was truly superb in taste, presentation and service. We were seated at the bar which I highly recommend if its just two of you. This was on a crowded friday night with no reservations which seem like a stroke of luck on our part. We started by ordering two masterful created margaritas that tasted curiously strong right down to the last drop. :) I highly recommend the We both totally loved the kale salad that had wonderful slices of apple and lemon artfully sprinkled throughout. The squash ravioli appetizer was also very delicious in a amazing cream sauce. Our waiter guided us the whole evening which is my personal favorite way to din. Our entrees were chosen from the chef's preset recommendations (Chicken Bowl and a Pork Bowl) and they did not disappoint. I've been raving to all my friends and co-workers that "Feed" is the new must try restaurant on the westside.
(5)Edward B.
What is this place thinking. The food was not eatable. Wait staff doesn't have it together. But that was understandable for a new place. But the food was extremely bad. Get it together for the prices they are charging.
(1)Shaun W.
It will be a great restaurant when someone else takes over the location. Food was marginal, service was ok.
(1)Sophia B.
Amazing service! Great, healthy menu. I hope they add more options soon!
(4)Anjali R.
This was the second time I dined at Feed. The first time I only had drinks- well a delicious fruity smoothie. I was glad that there were a lot of healthy options for me since I skipped out on my regular serving of veggies earlier in the day. Megan who is a very friendly server at the bar offered great suggestions that went along with some of my dietary restrictions and preferences. The white bean soup was to die for and the butternut squash salad and also the salmon app were fresh and yummy. The pear almond dessert was gluten free and you couldn't tell. You should check it out
(5)Athena E.
Smoothies and juices are awesome. Farm to table with mostly organic ingredients. I welcome healthy and conscious food choices on this street.
(5)Kelly V.
nice atmosphere, but the food has a surprising lack of flavor. i had a pork sandwich, which was supposed to have a balsamic fig and mustard spread, neither of which i was able to find. there was something resembling the two mixed together on the sandwich, but what about balsamic fig, mustard and pork on fresh grain bread should read ZERO flavor and layers of dry on dry on dry?? All i wanted to do was slather mayo all over it to make it edible. my friend had one of the bowls which came out very colorful, but his was also curiously devoid of flavor. i understand doing the whole "organic healthy" thing, but there is NOTHING wrong with a little seasoning. some places do it right, this place does not.
(2)J. H.
I've been here twice, so far, in the mere month or so that it's been open. Very tasty, healthy, imaginative cuisine, served by a nice, professional staff in an attractive setting. They even have a lot of organic alcohol beverages!
(5)John M.
We were excited to try Feed but disappointed by the experience. The food ranged from mediocre to pretty good. The service was a complete disaster. We arrived around 7:30 on a Thursday evening. They were full but not bursting at the seams. We said that we would be happy to eat at the bar rather than wait the estimated thirty minutes for a table. We were told that a few patrons at the bar were just finishing up and they would seat us shortly. After a while, we saw the busboy clean and reset two adjacent seats at the bar. They sat empty - for a while I assumed they must be holding it for someone who had put their new in before us. But after ten minutes or so I pointed out to the hostess that there were two empty seats just sitting there while we were waiting. She seemed surprised, but the. Seated us there. The bartender was very friendly in welcoming us, asking if we wanted water. We said that we did. He then wandered off and never brought our water. (The bar is not that large, and there certainly were not an overwhelming number of people for him to serve.) i got up and got some water from a busboy. Eventually the bartender returned and took our drink orders - without apologizing or mentioning that he had never brought the water. He then wandered away again, spending about ten minutes at the other side if the bar without looking our way. He eventually brought one of our drinks but not the other. We reminded him we were still waiting for a pot of tea and he promised to bring it. He also took our food orders. The food arrived fairly promptly. Still no tea, though. We reminded him again, and this time he went and started it (it arrived about halfway through the meal.) My companion's veggie sandwich was tasty. My three-salad combo was fine, but each salad was so bland that they were virtually indistinguishable. We did appreciate that everything was clean and light-tasting. All in all, we would consider going back were it not for the consistently poor service. Maybe after they have been open a few months they will have their act more together. If you are in the mood for clean, healthy food it is a decent choice (aside from the service issues). A bit overpriced for what you get, but not appreciably more so than anything else on Abbot Kinney.
(2)Johanny S.
My friends had a bad experience with service and somewhat bland food their first time at FEED, but wanted to give it another chance, so we decided to have lunch there on Sunday. All I can say is that not only was the service TERRIBLE, the food was totally bland and barely edible. We waited 20 minutes for someone to bring us water, and only got it after we called someone over and asked them for it. There were so many things wrong with this experience that I don't know where to begin. 1. They took orders from several tables that were seated after us. 2. Finally, after noticing that we were sitting there for 25 minutes, a manager came over and took our order on a post it. 3. They brought our drinks out one at a time, every few minutes. My friend ordered a beer and had to ask for it three times. We asked the waitress what the delay was with his drink - she leaves to bring it right over, comes back 5 minutes later to reconfirm what he had ordered, because she had no idea. After all that, she decided it was too much for her to get a bottle of beer and bring it over, because she never came back. After over 15 minutes, and us asking AGAIN, another manager brought over his beer. 4. Salt and pepper couldn't help the pea soup -- It was straight up baby food. Everything else was mediocre at best. Yeah, won't be going back.
(1)Brian M.
drive by this place everyday to work and I was so excited to try it. I normally do a quick review search for a new restaurant...but this place looked soooo nice!!! So my fiance and I finally go. Walk in Sunday and the place is dead..including the personalities. It was empty and there were several people there that seemed really indifferent to our business. We were seated and the fun began. The waiter took a good long time to wait on us and after a quick drink order scurried back to the bar to speak to her close friend about a ratchet sounding relationship ...OH MY ratchet on Abbott Kenny ...well you know hipster ratchet...sorry I was reviewing. Ok so the server was condescending and made me feel like a dumb a** for asking what she would select. I was on the fence ...the tri tip or the swordfish...she says "well that is really not comparable so not sure what to say" Maybe some knowledgeable about your menu. So I went with the swordfish and my fiance ordered the chopped salad. We started with the pickled vegetables. So the vegetables were good and the water was good (cucumber flavored I think). After that the Food got awful. Chopped salad, great selection of veggies ...drowned in dressing.... gross. Fish was blackend ...now this is where I was put off....the fish came with yakisobi (sp?) noodles and little mushrooms with some broth ...kind of a weird cold pho ..but not nearly as delicious. Noodles were ok but back to the fish ...there is a difference between blackend and burnt. The "Executive Chef" seemed to miss the mark here. When I left the fish sit and politely talked to my fiance, our server approached and said "oh did you not like it" I told her the burnt taste permeated and I did not care for it. I am not the guy to send something back I will just not eat it and most likely not go back to that location. She took the dish back and came back out and said "Well the chef wishes you would like it, that is the way it is supposed to be prepared. Look the place is beautiful but get your kitchen in order the food just plain sucks ...don't get defensive just fix it.
(1)Heather W.
The menu is interesting, the food is okay, but our waiter ruined the experience. He was surly, almost contemptuous of us. When I mentioned I was allergic to sesame, he sneered back well just don't order anything with sesame. Duh! If you have an allergy to sesame, you know it can be hidden in many healthy recipes, whether sesame seeds or oil. So I ordered the organic kale salad, and I specifically asked if that had sesame, he checked and came back and said no. Well guess what it had sesame and i nearly got very ill. When I mentioned it. he said oh sorry. SORRY??? He didn't even offer to remove ti from our bill. Then I asked if they had bloody marys, a standard brunch cocktail. He said he didn't know. He came back and said no, so I said fine, I wouldn't have anything to drink. Then we got the bill and I was charged $12 for something with vodka. When I pointed it out, again, he said sorry. Yes, I was sorry too but glad i inspected my bill. Even if the food was great, after that experience I won't be going back.
(1)J M.
Terrible with a capital T. Let's start with the decor. A hugely expensive makeover/fit-out that shows no "body and soul". Nothing organic or healthful about the physical experience. From the layout of the space to the bad artwork they could not have made more bad decisions regarding their decor. Onto the food-awful. The menu is ridiculously complicated and long. Our meals were tasteless and presented poorly. We wanted to be forgiving knowing they had just opened but when the host approached us and asked us how it was and we explained-NOT GOOD-there was little interest shown. I feel this restaurant is trying to ride on the wave of the local, healthful food movement - trying to cash in without providing anything unique or really worthwhile. I am convinced that any "5 star" review for this restaurant has been posted by the owners unless a vegetable / grain bowl with a dessertspoon of grains and a pile of mushy vegetables with an over salted lashing of some creamy sauce is your idea of "5 star" vegan food. The bell tolls for our Venetian culinary world if this Encino hybrid takes hold.
(1)Alison W.
We waited for months in anticipation of the restaurant opening and SO wanted it to be great. But, sadly, we were let down. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and the staff very friendly and welcoming. The food, however, was nowhere near as good as Gjelina, MB Post, Akasha, Tar and Roses and similar restaurants we frequent. We went for breakfast and were disappointed that so many menu items were based around grains. This is not a restaurant for the Paleo crowd, at least not as far as breakfast is concerned. I opted for The Exception, apparently named because it's the only menu item that contains dairy. It was a bowl of low fat cottage cheese, with a boiled egg on top, a few orange segments and a couple of slivers of avocado. It was the most disappointing breakfast I've ever had. There was no flavor at all. It was bland and boring. Even a garnish of mint would have been welcomed to at least add some flavor. For the $9 the dish cost, we could have gone down the street to GTA and ordered 2 breakfast sandwiches. My husband ordered the Mexican Bowl with poached eggs. It had more flavor than my dish was but was basically just a bowl of quinoa, chick peas and squash with poached eggs on top. When we got home, I had to make him another breakfast since he was still hungry. The final item we ordered was a large pot of coffee. It only rendered one and a half cups of coffee for $7. I had the full cup and my husband had to make do with just half a cup. We would have preferred an espresso drink but they don't offer any, probably because the menu is basically dairy free. Still, we really want to like this restaurant and appreciate all the thought that went into it so we'll go for dinner in a couple of days and will, hopefully, have a more satisfying experience.
(3)Jaycee P.
I really like the food here and agree that the service has gotten much better since they opened! If you're a fan of great, healthy food served with alcohol, this place is for you, too. I live in the neighborhood and know that many locals feel the place has attitude or appears too upscale, fancy/schmancy for what they're serving; I would recommend that they leave their doors open to the street so people are compelled to go in and check it out. With the doors closed, it does look like a snooty restaurant which it is not! And an open window or two (or put windows that open in) would make it more attractive during the day (the patio is too far back to draw customers in; it just seems like the restaurant is constantly empty when you look in the window...). I would give four or five stars if they could draw more people in during the day... right now it feels a little bit like a ghost town and not breezy enough for a beachy meal. But potential is there!
(3)Ethan K.
The food is of some of the highest quality that you can find in the area. A lot of people say the food is bland, but there is good reason for that. The entire concept is to be as healthy as possible, so they do not season it. However, they do give you salt, pepper, and sauces to put on your meal as you see fit. I love white bread and dairy, but the gluten free options at Feed are edible, and I just avoid ordering coffee. The cocktails are amazing as well, and the good people at Feed went so far as to only use organic liquor and beer/wine. The atmosphere of the restaurant is elegant enough to ward off most of the hipsters that have infected the Abbot Kinney area as well, which is a big plus for me (and why I choose to go there over other, more well known restaurants on the street). The service has been great every time I've gone, and the wait staff is always happy to exchange something you might not like for another item on the menu. I've had the pleasure of speaking to the owner a couple of times while eating there, and it is clear to me that Feed is the reflection of her lifestyle and something that she's wanted to do for a long time, and not just another restaurant trying make money off the new trend of eating healthy and being gluten free; which makes me want to support this new local business. It is one of my favorite places to eat lunch or dinner (I just can't do breakfast without bacon or scrambled eggs or coffee) and I definitely plan on become a long time regular.
(5)Todd G.
Terrible, terrible brunch, which is a shame considering the lovely location and welcoming entry that immediately heightens expectations for a good if not excellent meal. Since we had not eaten there before, I asked the waitress for a recommendation. Actually, I asked what folks seemed to really enjoy. The question stumped her. She finally blurted out the turkey sandwich. You'd think given the healthy menu choices, this would not have been the first choice. Nevertheless, I ordered the turkey sandwich. Prior to that, though, I ordered a medley of pickled veggies - beets, cauliflower and cabbage. Only cauliflower was served. When I asked about the other ingredients, the cauliflower was replaced my a mash of fermented beets and whatnot that was supposed to be what I ordered. Bottom line: the new starter was absolutely tasteless. Tasteless! Can you imagine. And the waitress was indifferent. She was also indifferent to the fact that she was clearing dishes from other tables and then serving food without washing her hands, as were other waitstaff. Does that bother anyone but me? Do I really need the germs from the people two tables over? Anyway, my sandwich came - minus the promised aioli - and I was never asked if I wanted a choice of the day's side or a salad, as the menu offered. I received a dry salad, and I wondered where the dressing was - I mean what is salad if not a promise of delicious dressing? You know where the dressing was? Under my sandwich. The entire bottom half of the sandwich was drenched in some kind of lemon dressing. Not great on the turkey sandwich. She also forgot my daughter's soda until the end, the sparking water had no sparkle - it was totally flat - as was the homemade soda, etc. My wife's shrimp salad - one of the specials - had only three shrimp for $20. SKIMPY. I saw a neighboring table send back the their drinks and another table complain about the crackers that came with the three spreads. A friend of mine ate there about two months ago and said it did not live up to the looks. We disregarded that review, figuring the restaurant was new then and needed time to get its act together. Well, they've had time and unfortunately it seems this act needs a complete overhaul. I mean shame doing this kind of job between 3 Square, AXE, Gjelina and The Tasting Room. Owners should be ashamed.
(1)Rick F.
there are some truly false reviews on here. Especially the one by someone saying the bartender walked up and asked" are u going to order anything or not?"...there is no way that this occurred. i personally know the entire staff and I know the standards they are held to. yes the drinks take a bit if busy because they are all hand crafted and meausured exactly with only organic ingredients. And there was no way the bartender told her that it is RAW food and it isnt cooked. there is a Huge rotisserie right off the floor in the kithen and it is used for almost all the dishes. Its a shame that people will put false reviews on here to push their agenda in some way. You would hope that you could trust the people that take the time to write reviews on here. Feed is doing a great job in its first month or so since opening. Yes they have a few kinks that have already been worked out for the most part. But they are things you expect with a new restaurant. Good Job Feed!
(5)Stephanie F.
Never again will we go against what other Yelpers have written. The short story: DO NOT EAT HERE. This place has fantastic ambience and looks GREAT from the sidewalk. Good curb appeal I guess you could say. We read the reviews before going in but decided that it couldn't be THAT bad if they had paid so much attention to detail to the lighting and making it look so inviting. Big mistake. The host wasn't all that friendly but whatever. We were seated in the back which wasn't quite as nice as the front but still nice and well-decorated. Our server couldn't have been nicer so I feel bad writing this review but maybe some smart person will read it and they will re-think their menu. It's awful. We ordered cocktails first. Great concepts on the cocktail menu. Poorly executed, however. They just didn't taste right. The same went for the food. The concept seems healthy and unique but the food was bland, boring, and not even plated well. I remarked to my husband that the food tasted like hospital cafeteria food. He agreed. We barely finished our food and yet, paid a premium for it. I hate to give this one star but I have to warn other customers not to eat here! It's terrible (except for the ambience/atmosphere which is awesome). I really do hope someone at the restaurant reads this. This place *could* be good but right now, it's just not even worth going there for a drink.
(1)Sonya T.
Was invited to their soft opening and really liked the warm decor and the food selections. Healthy, convenient, and offers adult beverages. Recently came back for lunch while shopping around Abbot Kinney and I still really like the restaurant. Good food that doesn't make you feel bogged down after your meal. I had the salmon sandwich and really liked the olive spread. Also had a taste of the chicken salad and the artichokes are really good. I've had the roasted beet salad, loved it. With cauliflower and yummy beets. I've also had their roasted pork tenderloin with butternut squash sauce, also very good. Solid sit down lunch place. Delicious drinks like the Moscow mule.
(3)Estela C.
Food was good, service was meh. A restaurant experience should be about how you are greeted and treated as well. When we first showed up, the hostess was fighting with one of the servers, it was loud and weird for the hostess stand. Once seated, it took about 10 min to get our drink order in, 5-7 min after that to order our apps, then 10 min after that to put in our meal! Place is very pretty and dishes are unique. Wish they made their service priority.
(2)Zachary U.
Just ok. The food is painfully straightforward. Their food purveyors are likely local (i.e. very fresh but needlessly pricey). The preparation and presentation were unimaginative and borderline droll. The kale salad tells you everything you need to know about Feed. Predictable LA fare, bending to the whim of current trends without initiating any of their own. The tomato jam on the AK Burger was the only saving grace for our meal last night. Cliche as it might be, the sauce *indeed* saved this dish. I do not recommend coming in later in the evening, especially if you're sensitive to middling service. We were seated deep in the sticks, and that message was received loud and clear. As you'll see from my other reviews, I am loathe to mention service, but we rather felt like bums last night, as we were indeed rushed out the door. Is ten pm too late for dinner in Abbott Kinney? Evidently so...
(2)Dennis C.
During the several days that I've stayed in the Venice area this is the first place I've come across that actually has properly cooked food in European fashion. Very spacious, tall ceilings, comfortable chairs, lots of light and a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended!
(5)Janee G.
I love this place? Drinks are delic, food is awesome since they changed the menu awhile back. Worth a try!
(5)F M.
Three stars is not because of what they are, but where they were and where they should be. Mind you, we haven't been here in a few months, but the amazing menu we remembered is sadly no more. The food is still good, albeit all the options that made this place awesome are no longer available and frankly the menu misses a few vegetarian options. Service and atmosphere are good, but if they expanded their menu to where it was this place could be awesome once again.
(3)Iris C.
Our server Nicole was so sweet & helpful. Everything we ordered was extremely fresh. The salsa trio was by my favorite. Im generally not a pico de gallo kind of girl but this one was soooo flavorful. My & I had a few drinks with our meal & my favorite was the Wyld beer (extra pale ale) & Im not a big drinker. it was so fragrant with notes of citrus. If we had more time I wouldve had a few more. The seared Halibut was excellent because the seasonings used for the sear was awesome. Overall our meal was light, filling, & didn't make us feel heavy. This only down side is that I would love to see a meat starter on the menu. Would definitely come back again soon!
(4)Rebecca C.
I was apprehensive after reading the numerous bad reviews of mediocre food, but my experience (first time eating here) was a pleasant surprise. We had the warm beet appetizer, kale salad, brussel sprouts, regular burger, and the hanger steak. The burger was juicy and delicious, cooked to order. I'm looking forward to trying the spicy version. Hangar steak was cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful, perfectly complimented by sauteed peppers and a smoky sauce. The brussel sprouts, kale salad and beets were all tasty and well-prepared if not particularly imaginative. We went 6:45 so early but had plenty of room and the service was fast and friendly. Could be a better wine list. But overall, good food and ambience.
(4)Kristin C.
Yuck! If I'd known the salmon and risotto were going to come in a balsamic vinegar soup, I would have ordered something else. 40 minutes after ordering, the waiter put a plate in front of me that sloshed with vinegar. The salmon was fishy and raw - not meant to be raw - gross! My husband's chicken was flabby, also in a deep pool of vinegar and a little raw. The servers are okay. The ambiance is terrific. The live music - one solo guy - was very good and the stiff drinks are great too. The food is horrific! It's okay if you don't eat there. With Hal's and Joe's and Axe on the same street, why bother? They need a new chef.
(1)s s.
We were hoping to have dinner at Hal's tonight as it is where my husband and I met a couple of decades ago. Alas, they are closing tomorrow and the restaurant was packed. We decided to walk the boulevard and popped in at Feed. We had a great meal - my son had the burger, my husband the Caesar salad and the pasta carbonara and I had the kale salad and the flat iron steak. We were very happy with the food (very fresh ingredients) and the server, Tatiana, was terrific, appropriately attentive.
(5)Joshua P.
This ranks as possibly the WORST bar experience I've ever suffered though. If I could give this place -5 stars I would. I arrived to see some local music and ordered a beer. I asked the girl behind the bar to open a tab for me. She said she needed my card and placed it behind the bar as she handed me a beer. I never saw her again. I tried ordering a second one from one of the two beleaguered bartenders to no avail. They pretty much both kept to their sides of the bar which was impossible to get to due to the crowd. After around a 45 minute wait, I was able to catch the attention of a waiter who told me I needed to open a new tab with him to order and that I had to close the previous tab with the girl who disappeared. He said he'd find her to get it straight. Fast forward another 20 minutes, no beer. After some more confusion on their end, I finally get the second beer and tell them to close me out. During this ordeal, I'm commiserating with a couple of other guys who were complaining of the same atrocious lack of service. They said it was always the same even with a fraction of the crowd. Then, I looked at the receipt and realized they over charged me for an additional beer. I brought the matter up and the bartender told me he couldn't issue a refund since it "already went through". Here's where it gets interesting. The manager came over and I explained the situation. His solution was "Why don't you split the difference?" I refused to pay for anything I didn't order, especially considering the ridiculous wait and utter incompetence behind the bar. I told him to correct the amount and we would settle. At this point, most managers would be concerned with keeping a customer happy. Instead, this guy became totally belligerent (I believe the words were 'You're going to bust my balls over a beer?') and threatened to 86 me. The other two guys I was talking with who saw this all play out intervened and spoke on my behalf. In response, the manager turned on them with the same threat. After a few choice words from one of them, the Manager 86'd them. I told him I'd leave as soon as he gave me a corrected bill. He then ripped up my receipt, grabbed my beer and told the bartender to escort me out. No refund. Unbelievable and completely unacceptable! All I wanted was a couple of beers and to pay what I owed them. I guess that was worthy of getting 86'd in this ass hat's book. I'm sure since the charge "went through", I'll still have to contest it with my credit card company which I fully intend to do. I don't wish this treatment on anyone else. There are plenty of other places that know the basics of how to treat customers respectfully and properly.
(1)Stephanie G.
Very good food at very reasonable prices for Abbot Kinney. The melon and prosciutto salad was incredible! Also loved the beef skewers. The chicken meatball skewers were very good as well. The fingerling potatoes were rather tasteless and the sriracha sauce is too spicy, not enough cream base. A sriracha aioli would suit it much better. The eggplant app was bland and the breading was too much of a juxtaposition to the mush inside. The waiter was very nice and friendly, but a bit too touchy for our liking.. he kept rubbing my boyfriend's shoulder literally every single time he walked away from our table, so like 6 or 8 times. We enjoyed the food and the fact that the patio is dog-friendly and not as cramped as Gjelina, so we'll be back.
(4)Jay E.
I'd give this place 0 stars if possible. My girlfriend and I came her for lunch were greeted my a snobby hipster host who kept rolling her eyes at us. After seating us at the bar as we originally requested we promptly ordered mimosas which for three dollars a glass is rather make them myself at home. And after ordering food from a Rather short menu expecting quality over quantity was disappointed when the French toast was way too sweet for any human to consume as a whole. But all of this is minor compared to when I had to pay I received a check and dropped my card to the bartender only to come back to a charged card of about 18 dollars more than what the original check said....
(1)Dara S.
I had lunch here yesterday, I don't know if yesterday was just an off day for them or in general this place is a mess... They were very under staffed, only one waitress for the whole restaurant. Everything from ordering to getting food took slow, nothing to do with the waitress, this was the restaurant's fault. Salmon sandwich was very good, they have a lot of healthy options that all sound appealing. Their desserts are not good, I suggest getting food only.
(2)Rustie B.
This place has terrible service. My wife and I came in randomly and decided to have a beer. Besides the bartender being rude, another bartender poured himself a shot, grabbed some listerine from under the bar, swigged it and spit it back into the cup. Mind the fact that this is while he was still at the bar and in full view of everyone trying to enjoy themselves. I wish the health department had showed up at that very moment. I sure there were several more violations that would make people boycott this disgusting establishment...if you can even call it one. Gladly they provide bottled beer. If they had beer taps they would probably be crawling with bacteria. This places does even deserve one star.
(1)Brandon W.
We came down here on a first Friday. We were really happy to be seated fast, only to be let down by extremely slow service. Probably won't be coming back.
(2)Steve C.
Feed is a great space to entertain friends from out of town. They did a beautiful job with the interior. Service was good. However, the food was just okay and small portion size. I would probably come here for drinks and go to another restaurant on Abbot Kinney for food.
(3)Amanda D.
So I was excited we have a new restaurant open in the neighborhood. Now I have been there twice and this second time will be the last time I go there. The first time was not a busy day for the bar so we did find sitting and was able to talk to the bartender. The service is slow ( how long does it take to pour a glass of wine again?) but I am not complaining about that. I ask them whether they served cooked food, and the answer is a NO with lots of pride - they have to follow this RAW lifestyle ya know! ( so pretty much you will only get glorified salad and sandwich here) The first experience was OK. Came back again on a first Friday. Yes it was a little busier and a little later (perhaps closer to last call) but we were ignored by the bartender for a long time. When we asked for the menu, the dude was very impatient and soon after we were given the menu, he came back and said to my boyfriend " Hey man, are you order anything or NOT?" This really irritated me I am not going to lie. So word of advice: in order to avoid unnecessary stress and attitude. PLEASE DO NOT step in here. Because, after all, you are not begging them to spend money. GOOD LUCK with you FEED. This attitude is not how you jump start a business and even if people comes for curiosity for now, eventually it's gonna back fire on you.
(1)janae b.
I love this place! The ambiance is very nice, they have live music there on Wed. We had excellent food, drinks and service! Wine list has great choices, the cocktails were delicious. We shared the heirloom tomato salad, tuna tar tar and the Opa, which was the fresh catch of the day. Oh, and its all organic!!!
(5)Randi W.
FEED has potential.... for SURE - but needs to work a few things out.... On the positive: 1. Quality of FOOD - you can tell you are eating everything fresh, top grade, organic. etc. 2. Design - Beautiful design and atmosphere! 3. Service - everyone is extremely warm and attentive On the Negative: 1. Pricing... - it is VERY pricey for the amount of food you get, which is fine. IF the food is AMAZING. Which.. some dishes are and some dishes aren't. 2. Menu - the dinner menu needs to have a few more options on it. All the Entrees aren't overly compelling, I was hoping their bowls would be on their dinner menu but they are not. I have been twice - once for dinner, once for lunch. Lunch I had the Ahi Tuna sandwich - super simple, but tuna was TOP Grade Ahi. The sandwich was simple but great. A little aioli, greens, tuna, and multigrain bread, don't expect much for a side... its a handful of greens. My boyfriend had one of Acai Bowls and loved it! We went back for dinner and had the crackers and three spreads... (I am about to get really foodie picky...) The crackers were an "everything" cracker with tonnes of seeds and since the spreads were very subtley (made out of peas, cauliflower, etc) it overpowered the main focus of the appetizer - which were the spreads. I then had the arugula and squash salad - which was very enjoyable and tasty! (I posted a photo) as well as the smoked salmon appetizer. The Smoked Salmon appetizer was too salty... I am not sure if it was the salmon or the pickled vegetables that came with it. and again it came with the seed infested crackers. My boyfriend got the steak - which was so great. It was cooked perfectly and again the quality was Grade A. He noted it was such a substantial dish, both hearty and filling, but did not feel heavy.
(4)Hillary S.
Excellent craft cocktails, healthy choices and a fun, relaxed, chic environment. Rarely a wait for happy hour - love it here!
(4)Uwale M.
Vibrant flavors & the best jams. The kind of dining experience I'm always looking for. Plus, I ordered their Fresca Fizz Mojito and loved it. I have never enjoyed a mojito before, but I'm glad I gave theirs a try.
(4)Anony M.
Inattentive service - they don't want to take your order and when they do they barely want to honor your request - you want coffee hot? Then they ask if you want ice coffee or can wait for it to brew. Umm... how hard is it to boil water? Shouldn't they have hot water from one of those hot water dispensers? Had the Feed eggs benedict. It seemed ok at the time... then a few hours later not so much... Got a huge headache and food poisoning after. Whether it was food or not I wouldn't go back either way.
(1)Nancy M.
What a find... My husband, 11 year old daughter and I could not have been happier to chance upon this gem in Venice. We had decided to wing it for my husband's 53rd birthday dinner celebration, just leaving it up to chance when checking out the Blv...so glad we did! We hoped that it being a dead night for the restaurant biz (Wed), we would have no problem. This place epitomizes the casual style and flair of Abbott Kenney Venice. What first attracted us, beckoning us in from the street, was the beautiful decor (we could see when the front door was open and through the windows). Blue, the hostess, was a doll (she gave up a prime 5 top round table to make certain our birthday dinner was going to start off great--it did with this corner table) Ambiance was great...most beautiful lighting, bar, outdoor patio seating that appears to be the most popular (even though we preferred inside the restaurant...could not go wrong with either ). The owner (Robert Staats) is just charming, so friendly and anxious to make certain your visit is a memorable one. Checked in on our meal many times...we were spoiled Prepare yourself for a distinctive treat in whatever you order....all unique with combinations that you would never pair together and just delight you taste buds i.e their kale Salad with dried apricots, figs, and toasted sunflower seeds Also the beet salad with tangerines and walnuts was to die for! Loved loved loved the mussels in coconut milk. What a gem the restaurant is--don't miss it
(4)Madeleine G.
Feed is absolutely beautiful and the wait staff wonderful. The 6.00 bowl of nuts, spiced and warm, just amazing. The menu is small and simple. Valet parking, spacious and not crowded. Relatively expensive but you do have to pay for intimacy and luxurious surroundings.
(3)Bobbie W.
I so wanted to like this place but sadly, I just couldn't. I drove past it a few days ago and was curious to see what it was all about. After a little bit of research, I found out that it officially opened today so I stopped by with my co-workers for lunch. They're all about sustainable and local ingredients and focus on healthy options which is something I always love but the food was bland and the prices were pretty high. The interior of the restaurant is really cute. The outdoor patio is nice too and perfect for a sunny day like today. Our server was friendly but not as friendly to us as others. Everyone around us was asked how their experience was but not once did our server ask us. My coworker and I joked it's because she came with two Asians. That's besides the point. The two stars isn't for their lack of checking up on us, it's for the food. We started off with a selection of their daily spreads: artichoke, sweet potato and cauliflower. The spreads were served in three little cups and came with three ak-mak crackers. Three! I don't understand how they expect to give you so much spread and three little measly crackers. We had to ask for more crackers twice and each time they brought three each time. What's worse is that they charged us a dollar for the extra crackers! I can buy a box of ak-mak for a dollar! Don't be cheap with ak-mak crackers! It's tacky and such a huge turn-off. The cauliflower spread was a little bland but the consistency was good. The sweet potato had a really strong curry flavor but not bad. The artichoke was everyone's favorite and had the most flavor. I ordered the cauliflower sandwich and my co-workers got the pork sandwich and pork bowl with wheat berries/rice, ras al hanout and roasted yellow pepper sauce. My sandwich was extremely bland. It's definitely what I imagined from the description on the menu. It literally had no flavor. I had to use the cauliflower spread to jazz it up. The pork in the pork bowl was really tender and juicy. It was very well cooked and had a lot of flavor. The roasted yellow pepper sauce on top was also really good. The other items in the bowl were ok, a little on the bland side. I don't mind food that isn't too salty so when I say it's bland, it's bland. The pork sandwich wasn't too impressive either. There were huge mustard seeds but no mustard flavor. The sweetness of the balsamic fig spread overpowered everything else. We got both sandwiches on multigrain bread but we wished we'd gotten it on the buckwheat or pita. The sandwichs were so light that the thickness/flavor of the multigrain bread took over. We also tried the pineapple/vanilla soda which tasted like pineapple juice from a bar. I got a hint of vanilla but my coworker who ordered it said he couldn't taste it at all. Two drinks, two sandwiches, a bowl and a selection of spreads came out to $65 which is expected of this type of place but I'd rather go to GTA and spend the same amount of money for tastier food. Sadly, we all don't think we'll ever go back.
(2)Katharine C.
terrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible. just. don't. go. here. the worst service. the rudest service. the most terrible service. and the food sucks!!
(1)Devin S.
Absolutely fantastic bloody marrys. We sometimes stop here just for them! If you like yours spicy, ask for it a little more spicy, as these are usually very mild. They have a great covered back patio that lets in the breeze. All of the decor, even in the bathroom, looks wonderful. Their food was all a little boring to me. I dont really care if things are organic, local or healthy. I just want it to be good.
(3)A W.
This place is back on my favorite list for Venice cocktails and dining. Did a Sunday supper here with a couple of friends out on the patio. Ordered 5 small plates between us. Each one was delicious and worked perfectly together. Our waiter was on his game with a calm friendly attitude and great wine suggestions. Prices were reasonable, especially for Abbot Kinney, which has recently turned into a scene. We paid half what we would have at tasting kitchen or axe. Lots of choices for vegetarians considering it is a meat and fish spot. Lovely environment with choice of bar, dining room, or patio dining--love each of them. Clean bathrooms. I will return.
(5)Tessa C.
Love the interior and the concept. The food unfortunately as tempting as it seems on the menu is subpar. There are lots of vegetarian items on the menu, but all very bland tasting. I tried the roasted cauliflower sandwich. Bleh. The cauliflower tasted boiled not roasted and it was an awkward bland sandwich to eat. Chunks of cauliflower would drop out with every bite. I also got the salmon salad - it was overdressed so the greens were wilted and there were tiny pieces of smoked salmon in the salad. Total disappointment.
(2)CatwomanRoar M.
Went for Brunch/Lunch Food: B 1. Chicken Salad Sandwich (sub'd the bread for greens) - B+ 2. Soup of the season - A Food is good (solid, but not "wow"). Small portions.... menu looks good, but doesn't quite deliver Atmosphere: Good Vibe - Sat in back - kind of a tented outdoor seating. Good place to go w/ the girls..... great brunch mimosa-ish like drinks, grazing food while catching up on a nice day. Service: A little on the slow side, but we weren't in a rush, so no biggie.
(3)Heidi N.
Very meat oriented place. Nice setting, seating allows you to have a bit of personal space. Unique for Abbott Kinney. Service is acceptable but food takes a long time. Plan on 1/2 an hour for a salad to get to you.
(3)Allen M.
Nice! Our reservation was handled efficiently. We were greeted very warmly and seated promptly in the table of our choice in the beautiful patio area. Every dish we had was delicious and served by a friendly and professional staff from the lemon basil sparkling soft drink to the buckwheat noodles and the baby back ribs to the toasted almond gelato. All around this was an excellent dining experience I would recommend to anyone and we look forward to our next meal here.
(5)Rodney L.
Great bar service. Great cocktails top service. We ate at the bar. Food was good! Vibe was great!
(4)Laura M.
Liked the atmosphere. Very cute space on Venice, a lot of natural light. I like that it's an organic place. I came here to look at their cocktail program but wasn't too impressed in that area.
(3)Violet K.
Slow service but one guy was nice. Bloody Mary is really good but Margarita was not very tasteful, especially for the price. I liked the outside seating area, reminded me of a chic cafe in Europe.
(2)Liz F.
Like others have said, I really don't get the negative and blah reviews about this place. At all. Was vacationing in LA last week, and was wandering Abbott Kinney on a Saturday afternoon. Saw this place, and decided it was about time for a Bloody Mary. Wandered in, was greeted very nicely by Chris, who was one of the bartenders on shift. He found some seats for my friend and I, made us some KILLER Bloodies, and we passed a few enjoyable hours at the bar, being entertained and treated wonderfully by Chris and one of his colleagues, Niall (sp?). We had such a good time, that we promised to come back later in the week for happy hour. True to our word, we went back a few days later - we meant to get there for happy hour, but missed it. The bar was full, so we sat at a high-top nearby, and were greeted enthusiastically by Niall. We were looking for some cocktails and dinner this time around. We both ordered the Fresca Fizz with Ketel One Citroen instead of the rum (neither one of us are rum fans). It's basically a strawberry basil mojito, and I'm not sure what the real recipe tastes like, but the modified version we got was incredible. (So much so that I had 3). We also ordered the hummus, beef skewers, blistered shishito peppers, and the grilled pork chop. All of the food was delicious! While we were there, the staff was very attentive, but never overbearing. Perfect timing on checking to see if we needed refills, etc. The manager, Blue, came over and chatted with us, and it was a lovely chat about the area and the restaurant. We really enjoyed both times we visited here, and I'm just bummed that we didn't get to go back one last time to see Chris like we promised (sorry, Chris!). I'll definitely be adding this to my list of places that are "must-do's' when I'm in LA.
(5)Eka D.
This place is Way under rated! Best burger I've ever had. No joke. The bustle sprouts are to die for & the Thai chicken skewers are moist, tender & seasoned to perfection. Service was on point & setting was beautiful. No idea why it's rated so poorly on Yelp??!
(5)Jason T.
Excellent small plates, solid wine selections by the glass and our server Adolphus provided exemplary hospitality. I highly recommend the brussel sprouts as well as the Indian spiced cauliflower, both of which were prepared to perfection, an uncommon feat. The back patio with bench seating makes for a lively and close knit community dining experience.
(5)Hrsegirl H.
I love this place! It was my first time here and the food was amazing, awesome service, and gorgeous ambiance. Our waiter was Adolphus and he was such a great waiter. He gave lots of suggestions that turned out delicious! We ordered the cauliflower, beets, pork chops, and Brussels sprouts. Highly recommend this place !
(5)Chris M.
Decided to go out to a nice dinner blind this evening. Just randomly picked Feed. Beautiful decor is the first obvious thing you notice. Upon being seated, server took a great deal of time to greet us. Followed by a wait for cocktails. Beet salad special was an 11 on a scale of 1-10. Shishito peppers and green beans just okay. Tuna crostini delicious. As for entrees the salmon with risotto was good not great. The pork chop was fantastic. Service through the remainder of the meal was again non existent. Finally after 10 minutes of entrees being cleared (by others beyond our server) we had to inquire about dessert (it wasn't offered). Two chocolate choices. Would have stayed for a dessert and after dinner drink if there was any other non chocolate on chocolate choice. This is a 4 star food review and a 1 star review for service.
(4)Audi G.
The wait staff was very friendly from the time we checked in with the hostess to the time we were seated. They were SUPER friendly and accommodating and knew the Meanu really well and gave excellent recommendations. Our table ordered the ka khale salad, the burgers, the salmon, sea bass, sweet potatoe fries, and the wine recommendations were all great. Dessert was amazing we had a caramel pudding. We noticed it was a date place. We were a group of girls having girls night out. It had a nice Vibe to it and the food was excellent. The wait staff made it a great experience they engaged with us and we had a birthday at our table they came out and sang happy birthday. Someone walked around and asked how things were. Nth is was my 3rd time here and a great place on abbot Kinney!
(5)Roni E.
The worth food! Had the salmon and I got the Stomach flu :( While eating I noticed that something isn't right with the fish... And I asked the "not really nice" waitress if the fish is fresh? He said- "it's fresh from the morning". Well now I know it wasn't the truth. I didn't sleep all night... Never coming back again!! Regardless, the other dishes were really lame and not cooked. PS- It was my 2nd time here. The first time I thought it was amazing! Too bad you don't know how to keep consistent quality.
(1)Onelia E.
Love the space, the name, the branding and the aesthetic, but sadly the food and the service left me feeling a little gypped. The menu reads quite inspiring and sure looked beautiful when the plates landed in front of us- but everything we had pretty was bland and pricey. Not awful- no one got sick or anything, just not really something I'd come back for. A for Effort. But just did not nail it for me.
(2)Sean B.
Simple, quite, gourmet. Had the croissant "pudding" French toast. Tasty and not too much. We a enjoyed our meal here. Under-rated.
(4)Queen E.
Tsk...tsk..tsk... I loved the flavors of the dishes we ordered which is THE SAVING GRACE to this review that's why there's two stars instead of one. The decor & feel of the restaurant is also very nice. But my experience was that either the restaurant, the chef or the waiter is just not customer accommodation friendly. There was no give or take which is very uncommon as most restaurants in America accommodate especially for allergies. I have to eat very clean & sauce free or living in my body is difficult & NOT FUN. Thus I generally order simple grilled protein of choice with grilled or steamed veggies. Simple, clean, safe for me. So...I order the halibut as my main entree &... ME: "I'd like to order a simple side of grilled broccoli to go with that, please." Waiter: "We don't have that." ME: "How about asparagus?", Waiter: "No." ME: "You don't have any broccoli or asparagus in the kitchen?" Waiter: "No." ME: "What about spinach?" Waiter: "No" ME: "This is California right?" Waiter: "Yes." ME: "& You don't have any green vegetables?" Waiter: "Just the salads." ME: "Ok fine, I had my green drink earlier today, I'll have the grilled fish & put everything it comes with on the side." Fast Forward... My friend gets his dish. It's LOADED with a bed of fresh Broccoli & Asparagus underneath his salmon. WHAT!!! I see red, "I feel "LIED" to." My friend laughs. "What's so funny?" I demand. "You're being cute. I've never seen you like this. It's probably just the waiter being lazy & not wanting to take the trouble to accommodate...." he says. "....or the chef can't be bothered with preparing a simple side of steamed or grilled broccoli "it's below him" after all this is "quite the elegant display of speciality dishes." I sigh, resigned. "Here I'll share mine with you." My friend says. "At least the flavors are delicious. It's their only saving grace at this point." I say. To which my friend says: "I'm surprised because the last time I visited the dishes were so bland. I just figured it's because everything is organic." Well, it seems FEED has made some progress in the taste good department at least. Fast Forward... Desert Time: we order the chocolate tart. "May I have a bowl of fresh berries with that please." Waiter: "NO WE DON'T HAVE THAT." ME: "Really?" Waiter: "We have the sorbet with fresh berries and the chocolate torte comes with one strawberry, sliced." ME: "So may I have a few extra strawberries with that please." Waiter: "No. We don't have extra berries." ME: "Wow! So if I go to the kitchen. I will not find a crate of berries in the back?" Waiter: "No." I'M BAFFLED & in DISBELIEF. We get the bill: It's over 100$ for 2 main courses, 1 glass of wine & 1 desert. H***S***!!!! WOW!!! We leave a 20% tip cuz, the food did taste great & I really did like the waiter as a person. He seemed like a nice guy. It's just the INFLEXIBILITY (hard to tell if it was the management, the chef or the waiter) ESPECIALLY in this day & age where excellent customer is service celebrated & I know THE LINES HAVE TO BE DRAWN SOMEWHERE....but IMHO Feed is in the DARK AGES when it comes to the customer accommodation department. I love giving reviews from my experience when it's impressive & also when it's less than impressive...so thanks, yelp, I can get off my soap box now & sleep better because I've expressed myself. When I go back, if I ever go back... I hope FEED has improved in this department, they have potential so it would be nice. I welcome it & look forward to the day I may write a 4 or 5 star review for you. So bring it on FEED... are you up for the challenge? Later Yelpers
(2)Darius G.
They will go out of business soon. The place was not packed and the hostess had the gall to ask if we had reservations as they were "full". We waited for one hour and still nobody came to sit ahed of us. They finally brought us in (after my friend starts to Yelp and the owner who looks like Jeff Bridges noticed and all of a sudden we were seated). After being seated nobody came to address themselves till after 12 minutes (yes, I timed it). The food wasn't bad but the next day 3 out of the 4 of us had belly aches. Service sucked and they pride themselves on trying to be snobbish. Although I never wish anyone this, but it's best they shut down because the comments on Yelp are consistent = they suck and they just don't care. I'd rather "feed" myself somewhere else!
(1)Brett G.
We came here on both the Wednesday and Saturday night for the cocktails from Matthew Biacaniello. We've had drinks from Matt when he was at the Library Bar in Hollywood and the drinks are always outstanding. We tried a few recommendations from the FEED cocktail menu and then challenged Matt to some interesting variations, including his version of the Xmas eggnog. We didn't get a chance to try the food, but Matt's drinks are some of the best in LA.
(4)Sirsa S.
So my review is going to be based on sitting at the bar and the magnificent cocktails served to us by bartender Matthew. First off, I'm a total cocktail snob and for me drinks are usually too artificial, too sweet or never strong enough. ;) (When filled up with ice that is.) So my girlfriend and I waltzed into Feed after an AMAZING meal at Gjelina's down the road, and were so pleasantly surprised by this place. We felt like having a drink and were so intrigued to find out their whole drink menu was organic. Then after sampling some of Matthew's specialty drinks, we were hooked. His drinks were incredible. The one I had was filled with about five different herbs and spices, including a sage liquor and more. Absolutely loved him and his drinks, not to mention his super sincere and charming personality. Matthew was very personable and very talented at making drinks! Let's support organic places in the Venice community. Highly recommend the drinks. xo
(5)Mike D.
I've checked out FBS twice. The first time we tried the happy hour which I can wholeheartedly recommend. All the dishes were tasty and fish taco especially knocked me over. The drink were also delicious and for a reasonable happy price. The next visit didn't go as well. We sat on the back patio for a Memorial Day brunch. Our food took almost 40 minutes to arrive after we ordered it even though the restaurant was only half filled. The prices for brunch rivaled hotel restaurants, and the food didn't really impress us like the happy hour menu had. I would definitely come back during happy hour, but the food and service doesn't warrant paying retail.
(3)Julie T.
The cauliflower side was amazing, be sure to add one to share with your table.
(5)Stylestyle L.
The 1 star is for the decor. The food has no flavor and takes forever to arrive.. Prices are too high and does not reflect the quality of the food. What is going on in that kitchen, I have no idea. Pretentious .
(1)Beth A.
Am a Venice local & had good experiences at this establishment in past, so my husband & I brought an out of town friend here last night. There were extra busy it seemed; perhaps because of holiday weekend. For the most part, the chef gets and A-, as most everything was delicious with only minor imperfections, and the Meritage red wine they offer by the glass is top notch. So, 3 stars is for the food and above average attention from our bus boy. If our service had been better, 4+ stars would be in order. But our waitress was not good, and it seemed like her head was in another place completely. She was very slow to bring our sparlking water, came with our food, a LONG time after wine, and was ordered at same time by those who did not order alcohol. And when we started to order food, our server turned away to take patron's order next to us before my hsuband got his order in. We had to get her attention to complete ordering. My husband ordered a a side of fries with his chicken dinner and they did not come with everything else. Our server did not appear again for some time, so he got up & approached her about his fries, and she told him she'd bring them right over. But she did not. She came over to our table a few minutes later & then re-stated she'd bring the french fries. At this point, his dinner was over half eaten. When fries finally arrived, they were luke warm, and we were all 75% finished with our meals. We were out of our bottled water, and our bus boy helped us out & brought another bottle when we asked. (It was only his 2nd weekend working at this restaurant, and he had a stellar professional attitute with a smile.) When we were finished eating and our table was cleared, our server asked if we wanted more wine, and when we said "no thank you", she left and returned with check. Never once were were asked if we wanted coffee, tea or desert. This was very surprising! It seemed clear she was "done" with us, so therefore we were content to not spring for desert. So, we then put out our credt card promptly and it sat there; for what felt like another 10 minutes at least! Then the hostess walked by & happened to notice our card out and took it over to our server to get processed. In closing, what ever "bad day" our server was having, she needed to do better job (in our opinion), or not show up to work. A nice attitude could make up for anything, and our young bus boy realized this.
(3)Krystelle F.
Love this place! It's a small restaurant, nice ambience, with outside terrace. Small menu but the food is really amazing!!! Everything is organic, fresh, and just delicious. They also have a nice selection of wine and cocktails (and some with a very healthy twist!). I was impressed by the quality of the food. Service was slow but very friendly. I would definitely go back!:)
(5)Food S.
Excellent friendly service. Beautiful decor and a large space. All the food was quite good. The ceviche was too soggy and sour but other than that I will certainly be returning.
(5)Samara C.
I was in the area with my family and we wanted to get a good meal in a nice setting, but did not feel like dealing with the one-hour waits at most Abbott Kinney restos, so we landed here despite iffy feelings because of the reviews. We ended up really loving this place - food, drinks, atmsphere, service, everything. I'm a little confused by the mixed reviews and wonder if they have a problem with consistancy? I guess the Sunday summer night we picked must have been the right one... Food, must order: - Ras el Hanout spiced carrots - WOAH! - Mediterranean roasted eggplant - Blistered shishito peppers - I know this is on every menu these days, but these were particularly phenomenol and dressed in a fantastic ponzu sauce - Provencal tuna crostini Also very good, but not super special: - Kale salad with apricots, figs, sunflower seeds, pepitas, aged cheddar - Hummus and pita chips - Indian spiced cauliflower We also had the special fish of the day, which was probably the highlight. It was something I hadn't heard of and of course now don't remember... but it melted in your mouth and was cooked in a tasty Thai-style curry sauce. A big hit, so I'd probably recommend trying any fish special. Drinks: We all had different ones, and my mom had wine. Everyone loved their selections. I had a weird one - spicy black currant 'piragua', made with a (very smoky) mezcal, cassis, fresh lime juice, jalapeno and black currant liquor. I LOVED it, but you'd have to be into smoky/spicy/odd drinks like I am... Atmosphere: Modern mediterranean feel; classy and sophisticated, but not super fancy; I would recommend sitting on the back patio, which is very pretty and romantic. (They have heat lamps above each table and were very accomodating with our temperature requests) Service: Great - The host immediately came over to tell us that they were down to their last two "special fish" of the evening, explaining it in detail and asking if we would like him to reserve them for us. We did, and ended up cancelling one just because there were so many small plates we also wanted to try, and they were very nice about it. The waitress was very nice, patient and informative. (We are a very indecisive bunch and asked LOTS of questions about the menu) I would definitely return here.
(5)Luis D. M.
I was in town from the Bay Area this Thanksgiving holiday. Besides the beautiful weather I was excited to see Matthew Biacaniello for the holidays and my party of 4 was left amazed with his drinks. We sat at the bar the drinks were above fantastic but the food was equally fantastic. We shared a spare ribs (wow), kale with white bean salad along with a beautiful beet salad (highly recommend). I ordered a Sea Bass topped with fennel. I never had a flavorful sea bass (highly recommend) I took a bite out of my friends burger it's was a good burger! (Fat) If you're in the area definitely check this place. I also really loved the neighborhood. I'll come back again. There was lots on the menu that I had my eye on.
(5)Lauren B.
Had the Paramount Acai Bowl and was extremely satisfied. I'm probably going to be craving this place for breakfast often. I'm looking forward to trying one of their heartier breakfasts as well as their salads and sandwiches. One complaint I do have -- $5 iced coffee? Really?
(4)Courtney A.
My two friends and I just left Feed for the first and last time. We were a little hesitant to even go after we saw most of the restaurant was empty but figured we would still give it a try since the mimosas were only $3. Besides, maybe a lot of people were out of town for the holiday. We sat on the outdoor patio which was quite nice. Ordered a few mimosas and a French press coffee pot. The waiter was nice but not the most coordinated today. He accidentally spilled half of the container of scorching coffee on my friend. It burned her and got all over her dress but she was very understanding and was more concerned for the waiter. He apologized and offered to bring club soda for her dress...we thought he would've at the very least comp the coffee considering she was burned and her dress is now stained, but we didn't feel it was our place to ask for any type of discount, he should've offered. It wasn't that we were so upset that the coffee was spilled because accidents happen, but he didn't try to make up for it.
(2)Rochelle S.
Wouldn't go again. Too bad, because it's beautiful in there. Way to go on the design. Menu didn't really excite me, but it seemed healthy. Too bad the vegetables were overcooked (like mush), and they served cold pita, straight out the bag, with poorly seasoned spreads. And we had a few bones in our salmon. And the staff weren't very professional. I don't like being referred to as "you guys" over and over--just sloppy. Best part--the water! Nice alkaline water was notable and a delicious nice touch. Maybe it will get better??
(2)deb l.
great find. we were just wandering on a saturday evening, and we decided on feed. fabulous fresh cocktails and yummy small plates. highly recommend the thai chicken skewers and the unusual, but super moist pork chop. memorable food and experience
(5)Ashlei B.
My family and I walked up and down abbot Kinney to find a good restaurant that allowed dogs on the patio. We across Feed and decided to give it a try. Our first round of drinks were so-so but the second was on point. We ordered the tuna Crostini, roasted chicken special and the roasted beet salad. All of it was amazingly fresh, full of flavor and delicious. We ordered more than anticipated! Definitely a must try! Ask for Nathan :)
(5)Habib A.
Pros: Alcohol was very good. Bartenders and Hotess professional and friendly. Cute girls. Would wife. Ambiance reminded me of my hazy days in Turkey. Cons: Food tasted like water, and I threw up many times. Very expensive, so I could not order enough alcohol to make the food good. Keith the manager made joke about my religion and kept staring at me. I will not be going here in the future. Starvation is better than this food. In my home country a place like this would not last a day. I will open up kebab restaurant next door so Americans can properly feed their body and soul.
(2)Amanda C.
I've given them 3 chances and they have struck out. The food was consistently bland and tasteless, but it was the service on my last visit that put me over the edge. I came in on a weekday well after a normal lunch rush. There were maybe 8 people in the whole restaurant. I stood around for a while, but no one came to the hostess station, so I grabbed a menu and I sat myself at the bar. The bartender had his back to me at the other side of the bar for more than 10 minutes. I tried to get the waitress' attention but she dropped off food to the people next to me and then walked away. Deliberate? I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. Finally, the people next to me noticed I had been overlooked and alerted a nearby manager, who did come right over, apologetically. However neither she, nor the waitress could answer my simple question about a specific dish, so once again, the people next to me helped me out (they had ordered the dish I was asking about.) After all that time spent being overlooked, then no one knowing the menu, when the food finally arrived, it was super disappointing. It has taken me a long time since that incident to write this review, but every time I think about it, I still get cranky. I hope this place gets better, but it's not likely that I'll be back.
(2)Jerry M.
Interior design is nice and modern. Salad is a bird feed. Waitress arrogance. Never come back.
(1)Ulla L.
I wish I could rate the food, but unfortunately I never got that far, because my party and I (myself and 2 friends from overseas) got "unseated"by an extremely rude "Robert" who declared that we must understand that " I can't have you seated at a six top table". This after having been seated by a waiter and waiting for about 5 minutes at a dirty table. Way to go showing California hospitality! When we objected, Robert, a bespectacled, greying fellow, proceeded to say that instead of us wasting his time, he could seat us in a line at the window. Needless to say, we never sat down again and found Gjelina down the street to be much more accommodating. I am surprised at establishments using personnel with that kind of an attitude towards potential customers, but also understand why some restaurants never fully make it. First impressions count!
(1)Bill W.
I rarely, if ever, have written a review while still in the restaurant. In this case however, the more people who can get to Feed and enjoy a truly excellent restaurant, the better. We opted for the "small plates" options as opposed to the entree menu. Fantastic! Thai chicken skewers, mussels, roasted beets, crispy Brussels sprouts...you will not be disappointed. Add in exceptionally personable staff and you will understand our excitement and satisfaction. Make an evening of it. Wednesdays and weekends for live music!
(5)Christina P.
There were a lot of great things about my first experience at this healthy gourmet spot on Abbot Kinney last night including: - The charming bartender who did a great job of explaining the cocktails - The beautiful space complete with cool photography and the best-smelling restaurant bathroom ever - A covered patio where dogs are welcome (good to know for future trips) - The flavor and juiciness of the rotisserie chicken - The ability to dine out without feeling totally guilty about it afterward, because the menu is really fresh and healthy yet still delicious. Unfortunately these great highlights were marred by our negative experience with our server, who gave us bad service in a lot of ways including: - Not asking if we wanted a drink or even water for 15 minutes after we sat down - Suggesting that we order two desserts when we originally just wanted one, then only bringing one and forgetting the other - Bringing out super cold cookies in our $8 cookies and almond milk dessert, then when we asked her about it going into a long, undecipherable monologue about how she had to take the cookies out of the fridge, instead of just offering to warm them up for us - Telling us to take our time as she set down the check, then coming back five minutes later and telling us to hurry up and pay because she had to get going - Jumping into our conversation when we happened to be talking about Dom DeLuiise (I have no idea what the context was), and going a little crazy talking about how much she loved good old Dom, when she hadn't paid an ounce of attention to us the rest of the night. I should actually thank her because she contributed to a lot of amused dinner table conversation and we all got a good laugh out of her bizarre behavior. But would I want her again? Hell no, and if I come back I may specifically ask to be seated elsewhere if I spot her. Nonetheless, she didn't turn me off of this place forever, so I'll be back to gather more material for storytelling or at least just some good healthy veggies!
(3)Erin K.
This place sucks in plain English. It is over priced, flavorless food and the service is nothing to write home about. The staff at the front were trying hard but clearly they do not have a good grasp on the menu. In a neighborhood with so many competitive restaurants I honestly don't know how this place is still open.
(1)Adella C.
It's too bad their management is horrible because they have a great menu and a great concept. They are never open the hours they advertise and they don't actually have a bartender before noon.
(1)Hallie L.
Nice atmosphere. Incredibly OVERPRICED. I ordered a bloody mary which was just OK. Then my glass of champagne was $16!!!! My fiancee ordered a white wine which came just half full for $14 Portions were incredibly small and we all left hungry!!! Bill came to $98 minus the tip. Will not be going here again.
(1)Captain V.
Has all the glitz and glam of trendy overpriced Abbot Kinney, but doesn't live up to its standard. The food looks amazing, stunning in fact, but shockingly has NO FLAVOR. I don't think I've ever eaten a beautiful dish without flavor! How do they do this? It really makes no sense and seems like it would like a lot of work, but unfortunately no one seems to be working hard here. Had the worst service when the place was practically empty. It took 45 minutes just to get our bill, 15 minutes to has our waiter bring salt, and 20 minutes for a glass of water. Go to any other restaurant on Abbot for the same price or less and taste something as tasting one thing is better than tasting nothing at all. Shame, it coulda been great, but my 'body and soul' are still hungry.
(1)Cherry D.
Lovely restaurant with cute uniforms and a Divine coffee & the chocolate strawberry cake is yummy
(4)Winnie C.
Amazing drink - very fresh pineapple and orange juice with tumeric and my favorite cilantro and jalapeno in it. It's so addicting that I ended up came back the next day again for just the drink. The acai bowl was also super delicious especially after a 2 hours bike ride in this hot weather. Their entrees however was a bit disappointed, taste was very plain and I would say a bit boring too.
(3)F D.
OK... I don't know where to start. We got there around 2:30 which is way past lunch hour rush. The place was maybe 80% full and no lines. The hostess on the patio told us there's a 30 minute wait so we decided to eat at the counter because we were hungry and wanted to have our food brought to us as soon as possible. The bartender behind the bar counter gave us 2 menus...there was 3 of us! He placed wet placemats in front of us...never gave us napkins and utensils until we asked. The water glasses were soaked wet so when touched our hands were completely wet. He never refilled the water in our glass until asked. He could not answer any simple questions about the foods on the menu and his excuse was that: Oh I just started working here 4 days ago! And he said it as if it was such a cute thing to say! Sorry!!! That's not a good excuse for not knowing your menu and it's definitely not cute! Then we waited...and we waited...and we waited...and we waited...and waited some more....and then again waited and...waited to see any signs of anything coming to our counter...Nothing..nada..zero...zipp!!!! I think it was at the point of all of us starting to faint that my survival instincts kicked in and had to get up and go to the manager to ask if our order was even in the kitchen...This is about 40 minutes later. The manager very indifferently and with superiority looked at me as if he had no fault at this and it is what it is...I asked if the cook even has our order or if he had it right because of the way the novice waiter/bartender took our order he just gave me a very bad vibe that he just didn't get it right... I was right!!!! The Newbie had forgotten so many things on our order that was embarrassing for him...This had nothing to do with him just starting the work a few days ago. He just didn't care. He displayed this attitude of "whatever". He just simply didn't care. After I saw the manager I realized where that attitude was trickling down to the workers from... The manager just didn't care. I corrected our order and realized it was still in line to be given to the cook...later they brought the food. I have to say that the person who brought the food to us was very nice and apologetic. He was the only nice person I saw who cared in that restaurant that day. So when the food got there we were so overly hungry that I think we finished it in a record winning time so all I can say about the food is that at that point of hunger anything can taste good. We asked for the check and wanted it to be split 3 ways...Okay how hard is that? It's really a simple transaction... The newbie couldn't do it so they brought help. Obviously I went there very well aware that I was going to pay for my food but after that unpleasant experience I expected the management to take something off the bill just to keep the customers happy...That's a customary thing to do...but nothing like that happened. In fact, the manager waited until we all got he bill and signed it to come out trying to advertise to say how their cows are grass fed and how excellent their food is and that sometimes all of a sudden they get these waves of people at odd times! I had to keep reminding him of what happened to even get a half unwanted apology from him. He said on our next visit, which of course will never happen, he will give us a discount. Mr. Manager I have a few things to tell you: Firstly, if you wanted to give a discount to make up for what happened you should've taken something off our existing bill while we were there so on that account you are a liar and you are an embarrassment. Second, if you do get these waves of people coming in at odd times then this wasn't your first time and you should be well prepared for this situation so people don't wait for an hour for their food to the point of dizziness from hunger so on that account you are a terrible manager who still hasn't been able to figure out how to resolve your service problems and preparations and you are still a liar because the restaurant was not even full to its capacity. Third, you need to train your people well so that they wold not be clueless and mess up the orders so your paying customers would not suffer. Lastly stop being delusional and treat your customers as if they are stupid. They see right through you. You did not even want to make up for what happened by doing something extra for the unhappy customers. Showing up after we paid for the bill and saying let me get that is just not going to fool anyone. I hope you will read this and change your ways so that nobody else has to go through what we did. Namaste!
(1)Ladan L.
This place has incredible ambiance... the rare restaurant in Venice where you can dress up and feel right at home, all at the same time. The service was pretty decent as well despite a clear case of the nerves from the mostly young staff. The food however is inexcusable. I kept thinking what a Gordon Ramsey or a Robert Irvine (from Kitchen Impossible) would say about the execution. Forget about the prices, I am happy to pay top dollar for a spot that has the ambience and the food. But it is inexcusable to execute (literally) food that poorly and serve it to your patrons. Salmon should have at a minimum, some salt. Simply **boiling it** is not only odd, it results in the equivalent of fishing it out of a stock soup and slopping on top of some grains. It's just not ok. But if you insist on doing that......... in the name of 'healthy eating' then at least ensure its cooked all the way through! Literally half our table had to send the food back to be properly cooked. The staff was gracious about doing it, but its simply not acceptable at a restaurant attempting to serve fine cuisine. "Healthy eating" or not! Take a page from any of the multitude of health focused restaurants on the westside alone and you can see that a fear of spices, and heat and diversity is not conducive to creating healthy, balanced, enjoyable food! Hopefully they'll do a revamp of the dinner menu, which I understand differs from brunch/lunch but as it stands, I would love to go back. But only for the ambiance..... and a glass of plain tap water.
(1)Nihaahs E.
This was the absolute best food that ever gave me diarrhea, ever. The best part of the meal was that we left the restaurant thinking on my god this is the most hilarious meal ever. My first question for the restaurant is this: why would you serve rotisserie chicken that is actually boiled . The food was so remarkably bland that I started stabbing myself under the table with a blunt knife just to keep myself awake. Have you ever had one of those experiences when you're at a restaurant and the food arrives and you look at it and you say to yourself "dear Jesus dear dear Jesus this can't be the food that I ordered, please Jesus let this be a mistake." but then you look and you begin to notice that yes ,oh yes this is the food that you ordered .Well that's the case with this place. I wanted to jump out of my seat break the door to the kitchen and #{%{ up the chef. But I didn't . I sat calmly and did nothing and now I am home with the runs and I hate myself for it. However if you enjoy a very nice atmosphere extremely bland tasteless food that could've been cooked better by a five year old and excellent service come to feed. Ps. WTF puts tofu sauce on fish??? Have you no dignity??? Really guys? $50 person and you put fregin tofu on my boiled fish thing? I bid you good day sirs! I said good day!
(1)Danielle M.
Ok, so, the salmon is still INCREDIBLE*, but I've gotten increasingly frustrated with Feed lately because of their menu changes. Used to be you could customize a grain bowl with whatever you wanted. Now they have a few set items, and the grain bowl salmon is now served with a sauce and other items that I don't really like. So I tried to order the rotisserie salmon (not the grain bowl) over the phone and they had no idea what I was talking about because they HAVENT' UPDATED THEIR ONLINE MENU. It's gotten really frustrating, given that I keep trying to order salmon in different forms, but they only apparently have the one option that I don't like. It wouldn't be as bad if they'd just update their freaking online menu, but now it's like they've never even heard of their OWN website. And when you have a salmon addiction like I do, and try multiple times to order different salmon plates from their online menu that they then claim they have no knowledge of, it sort of beats the will out of you. So congrats, Feed! You made it so difficult to figure out what you have to offer without physically walking there that you may have beaten my salmon addiction out of me. They should get into the rehabilitation business. That shit is effective. :/ *EDIT: I just ordered the salmon grain bowl, figuring that amazing salmon with stuff I don't like next to it is still amazing salmon. Unfortunately, this time the salmon slice was about half the size that it usually is, and it was over cooked and barely splashed with the sauce that comes with it. And it was $25. For a bowl of quinoa and a tiny piece of overcooked salmon. Forget this, I'm out.
(1)Justin W.
Came here for brunch. - The vibe is pretty cool. - The menu looks promising... but it doesn't quite deliver. - Drinks are great! - Patio has a very large tree int he middle, which doesn't leave much room for the servers to maneuver... he tripped over my chair about 4 times. Going to give this place a second try once they're open for another couple months. I'm sure they'll hit a stride buy then.
(3)Sean B.
Completely new menu eliminates almost every option for vegans/vegetarians, which is a huge disappointment. Old menu was great for vegans and carnivores alike - a great mix and something for everyone. Also, with the old menu, even though the restaurant served meat, the milk and cheese were non-dairy, and there were good veg dessert options. Now, there are ZERO vegan entrees, just one or two veg starters, and just one salad that's vegetarian, a kale salad with cheese. Even the pasta dish was served with - of course - meat sauce. The kale salad was drowning in oil and incredibly salty. So if you're vegan/vegetarian or dining with people who are, this restaurant - which once would have been a great option - is no longer for you. Note to servers: When we ask for a dish with no cheese, that doesn't mean, bring the cheese in a cute little bowl on the side. It means "no cheese." Also, dessert menu had exactly two dishes - a flourless chocolate cake and a fruit crumble. What happened? Note to restaurant: Last night, the women's washroom was out of toilet paper and the previous time we ate here, the men's room was out of toilet paper. Have never had that happen in a restaurant before, let alone one that is otherwise as upscale as this one, let alone on consecutive visits. And it's not like the restrooms were being heavily used; the restaurant was almost empty last night.
(1)Janet P.
Delicious scallops, fish tacos, coconut panna cotta, and great drinks ....especially "the whole enchilada"!
(5)Demetri E.
Didn't really like this place.. I like seasoned food.. Everything I tried was bland.. And my fruit salad was like school cafeteria quality: old and wilted.. I should have sent it back but I was in a hurry.
(3)Renata P.
I'm thoroughly surprised by all the bad reviews. Perhaps it's like another reviewer said, it's too healthy for most palettes. If that's true that is really unfortunate because we need more restaurants like this. I was in from out of town for lunch with some co-workers. I'm all about organic, vegan, gluten free, low sugar, etc so I couldn't believe my eyes when I looked at the menu to find exactly that! I had the following: - Green Smoothie, which was a bit more green than I was expecting. Would've preferred a bit more fuit to balance the flavor. - One of the bowls with salmon, quinoa, carrot & green mix, and the red wine sauce - The berry gluten free pie Except for the green drink, I thought the food was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The service was good. Would definitely visit again next time I am in town.
(4)Gabriel G.
We had amazing food and great service for our Sunday brunch. The scallop starter was spectacular, perfectly cooked.
(5)The T.
Things have really changed at Feed!. I've always wanted to love this place because it has such a cool ambiance. I'm thrilled that they have redone the menu and brought a new team (and chef) in. Dinner was wonderful last night! I was pleased that they were able to accommodate vegetarian changes (how about some vegetarian/vegan entrees???) We will definitely be regulars..
(5)Janina C.
Went with the hubby for dinner despite my dragging feet and my broken record player of "but its got bad reviews on yelp- for being bland and too healthy!" And I liked it...I really liked it. In fact- I loved my dish so much I am salivating at the thought of it. Moscow Mule- loved the taste of fresh ginger Lemon and Fennel Cured Scottish Salmon- was decent. Needed more than 1 slice of avocado to help cut the acidity of the sunchokes Ahi tuna over soba noodles dish- bomb. NEED this back in my life ASAP. Biggest portion of ahi tuna! Salmon over grains dish- hubby had this and he loved it. Personally I would throw a little bit of salt on there- but it was his dish and his palette. Come here for good, clean eating in their beautiful decor and enjoy their absolutely gorgeous patio area.
(4)Casey C.
Amazing place! My boyfriend and I came here for a Saturday evening date. We ordered the Antic Pinot Noir, Pinkus beer, roasted cauliflower salad (try it with the chili albacore!!) and the chopped salad with kumquat dressing!! Everything was amazing! And now we're about to get coffee and dessert!! Although it is a bit pricey, the food and drinks are excellent!! The service was attentive, and our waiter gave very helpful suggestions for food. We aren't in the area much, but we will definitely stop by the next time we are.
(5)Laura B.
I was restaurant hopping with a friend on Abbot Kinney and we were really excited when we stumbled upon this place. The decor looked amazing, very clean and upscale. it doesn't really fit into the Venice scene, but in a good way. Having absolutely no idea of what to expect, we sat down at the bar and started browsing the menu. Sadly nothing looked appetizing! I can't even remember what was on the menu either, it was very unexciting. We felt awkward leaving so we ordered a Moscow Mule, which was pretty good but nothing out of the ordinary. On the plus side, the service was very friendly and helpful. As we had our drink, we looked around at what everyone else had ordered around us, and were glad we didn't order food. The concept and decor are really cool, but the food just failed to interest us.
(2)Kimberlee D.
I'm surprised at all the negative reviews on this place because I absolutely loved it! I've been back for dinner 7 times since the opening and twice for lunch. It's a beautiful space which took a long time to build out and no detail was left unfinished, including the pretty patio! Jessica, the ever present hostess, is always polite and sits us promptly at out table. I've never experienced any of the attitude or snobbery that is given at nearby Gjelina. The menu is very health conscious. My dining friend has a gluten allergy and it was really amazing to sit down at a restaurant and not have to stress about what she can't eat. We started with the three spreads and gluten free crackers. They were all tasty, especially the sweet potato. The manager and owner walked by our table to ask us about our experience and see if there was anything they could do. We tried various cocktails at the recommendation of our server and if we didn't like them, she was more than happy to send them back and replace it with one of our liking at no charge. The only "smugness" we received in service one night was from a male waiter (wish I had remembered his name but haven't seen him in awhile). No big deal, I can deal with a bit of attitude and take it out in his tip.
(4)Clayton V.
Need a classically Californian eatery to treat out-of-town friends en route to LAX? Look no more! I would certainly recommend this to someone wanting a Californian experience before they fly out. Sure, the food could be a little better--but they have done a very good job at the earthy concept. Offering complimentary sparkling water was a wonderful touch. I was surprised at how bland the roasted pepper sauce on my salmon tasted, but would still recommend the dish to a friend dining at the same locale. However, based on the reviews of my dining companion's rotisserie chicken and the blandness of my entree, I have to deduct a star. Also, word to the wise: beware of the outdoor dining as you approach sundown. The sun was directly in my eyes and there isn't much the restaurant can do about it when they are busy...ultimately why I'm giving three instead of four stars. Other than that, the restaurant is an aesthetic charm. Most definitely the nicest server I've had on Abbot Kinney. Still fighting against "the mainstream", but without one tinge of elitism. If based on service, I'd give five stars.
(3)Alex M.
This place has great potential. It's in a great location, excellent presentation and decor. I was so excited to sit in the back patio and enjoy a meal and drink in the sunshine. The menu sounds fantastic with lots of great vegan, vegetarian and a few meat options. They state that most of the ingredients are organic and locally sourced. It all sounded great! But when the drink came it was pretty boring and lifeless. Then the food came, more disappointment. It's as if they never heard of spices or flavors. On the menu it was worded well and sounds delicious but it was just dull. I hope someone running the place reads all these reviews and makes a kitchen change. I really want to come back again.
(2)Jordan V.
I was really excited when this place opened as they offered quite a few gluten free desserts for those of us who are intolerant. I'm not sure when it happened, but the food quality has really gone down. The $17 burger is tasteless with lots of gristle. Gross. They throw on some pickled vegetables which are pretty good but the meat was grey and I only finished 3 bites before I couldn't take it anymore. I asked for the burger wrapped in lettuce and the answer was, "We don't have anything to wrap it in"... really? I overheard the GM say they were changing the menu and had brought in a new chef. I hope he brings in higher quality food.
(2)Mark M.
Name- Drop the 'body and soul' and I won't laugh at you. What are you a juice/smoothie bar? Moving on... Environment- Looks great. Honestly really well done. Cocktails- Having standard things like martini, margarita etc makes you look like a Chili's. Don't do that. Moreover the special cocktails either tasted like simple syrup, or acid, very little in between. Wine- A hand full of good surrounded by a bigger handful of bad. Confusing. Food- FIne. If I'm going to dinner on the west side I'm probably not making this the place for it, but if I'm in the area for lunch I guess I would try it out. Maybe.
(1)Matt O.
I almost avoided going in after the low star reviews I was seeing on Yelp but decided to walk in one afternoon for lunch. I was alone so I sat at the bar and was quickly handed a menu from Megan (who is awesome). She and Robert (who is also awesome) spent time telling me all about what I could expect from Feed. They told me about the produce, the farmer's markets, the local honey, etc. Had they not explained the restaurants concept I think i would not have been impressed. The food could use salt and they explained to me why it was "salt lacking". It's a health restaurant and they want the customer to salt their own food. When they handed me the super fancy salt flakes a and fresh pepper the food came alive. I like that they think about people who want to avoid salty food but I'm not sure they are doing a good job explaining that to first time visitors. I keep reading about the horrible service at this spot. However, my experience was oposite. Megan and Robert were amazing. They were passionate about food and the restaurant with me. They were terrific making me excited about the menu and what was on it. Also, the GM (can't remember her name) was great as well. I ordered pickles ($5) and a salad ($12) with a side of steak ($7) and Ice Coffee ($5). It was a little pricy for lunch and for that I'll probably not go back often but it was quality food and that usually means it costs more. I went back for breakfast 3 different times. The Acai Bowls are fantastic and I think about them. Feed does not used any refined sugar so you know you're getting sugars from only the fruit. My bill for breakfast was about $20 (again a little too much) but understandable for the food quality. The bottom life for Feed is it's got some of the highest quality food in the area. It's tasty (when seasoned correctly) and all of it comes from farms (pitter pat goes my heart). Had it not been for Megan and Robert I'm not sure I'd have ever known any of that and I would have been turned off by the price and probably not returned. They educated me which has resulted in 4 total visits in 10 days. My theory is if people are explained this restaurant's concept the ratings will go up.
(4)Jonathan G.
I love food, and I give all food more than one chance. But I just can't go back here. My crab cakes were all shell and each time the food was just not good at all. 2 stars for preparation (at least it looked pretty) and a good special watermelon appetizer. Hate giving bad reviews...but damn.
(2)Lani A.
When I find a restaurant that serves organic, well sourced food I make it part of my go to places. Feed is one such new place for me. I happened in for a late lunch and was so happy I did. I ordered a sampling of three salads $13! Bargain lunch for the wonderful food. I choose, a salmon salad, one of the two kale salads and beets and cauliflower. Yum yum. The staff is first rate and very knowledgeable. I love to go to a place where is appears that the staff are happy and well cared for. This is one such place. It really does make a difference for a customer. I'll be back and often. Next time I may try one of their amazing smoothies of fruit elixers.
(5)Chuck M.
Like some books this place looks good from the out side/cover. That's we're it ends. Great great looking place. Service was poor. We had drinks and sandwich. Bloody Marie's. The waiter was out if touch with his customers. We and others were literally chasing him down. We waited 10 to 15 minns for service. Once we were greeted only one of our orders were put in. We then had to wait another 10 minn to reorder the rest. The organic Bloody marries were 1 on a scale to 1 to 10. If you happen to find this place by chance. Look and just walk on by. Not worth stopping.
(1)V K.
I was really excited to try this place after reading about it on Urban Daddy. Met a friend for lunch at 1:45, and took a seat at the bar area. The bartenders and servers are very friendly, but it doesn't seem like they are well trained or pay attention to details. My friend was trying to figure out how to put together her bowl. She asked for recommendations, and the server didn't really help her. She couldn't describe the differences between sauces for the bowls. She just said to have one of the 3 bowls created by the chef at the bottom of the menu. We placed our orders, and the serve/ bartender repeated back to us to confirm our choices. 45 minutes after we placed our order, the food arrived, but incorrect. The bartender offered to re-do the bowls, but didn't want to wait another 45 minutes. Food - it's ok. The grains and proteins were cooked well. The sauces were bland, and overall just really no seasoning at all on anything. I can't imagine how dry the bowl would be without the bland sauce, but then again, there really wasn't all that much flavor anyway. Had high hopes, unlikely to go back.
(2)Vivian K.
I had a yummy coconut cookie, a bite of my friend's delicious (heavy on the ginger like I like it) ginger cranberry scone and cayenne/ ginger shot. We had just stuffed our faces at Gjelina down the street and while I'm usually a bottomless pit... I just couldn't! Sweet french lady server... and menu has some interesting items that I'll be back to try like the persimmon juice/ tea blended drink... Mmmm.
(4)Amy S.
I really wanted to like Feed -- the decor is lovely, wait staff was very nice, and the menu looks terrific -- but when the food arrived it had no flavor and minimal texture. For lunch I had one of the "do it yourself" bowls in which I picked a grain mix, then a veggie mix, a sauce and a protein (tofu). Sounded great in theory but the result was a tasteless mash that I ended up dousing in hot sauce just to make it interesting. Entirely possible that I just picked items that did not complement each other. The tofu (which was touted as marinated but had no flavor) definitely made everything around it more bland. For people such as myself who aren't as well versed in what kinds of grains/vegetables go best with each other it would be helpful to have some chef's pairing suggestions on the menu. Also, more robust sauces. One positive note -- the veggie dips with flatbread that I had as a starter were quite good. I think my favorite was made with butternut squash.
(2)Larae H.
This is one of the more upscale eateries on Abbot Kinney Blvd, in both atmosphere as well as price. The style and decorations are very clean, minimalist and modern with a natural flair. They use seasonal ingredients and everything looked very fresh. But, after glancing at the menu, and observing what was on people's plates around us, we decided to just order drinks because hey, it was happy hour. (The happy hour sign is originally what drew us in) I ordered a Moscow Mule and a vodka cranberry, my friend ordered a white wine (I didn't catch what kind) and a gin and tonic - two at once cause that's how we roll. First off, if you don't like regular ginger, don't order the Moscow Mule. It is a mix of Blue Ice vodka, ginger-coco nectar syrup, organic lime juice and mineral water. On paper it sounds pretty amazing, until you remember that ginger is generally very strong. I can usually handle ginger no problem, but let's just say that I had to power through this one. Intense. Our other drinks were pretty run of the mill. Overall it was a very nice place to hang out if you're looking to talk/get to know someone better/have a nice evening. The wait staff is very friendly and some of them are down right awesome.
(3)Priscilla H.
Great new addition to the neighborhood. Last night, the soft opening was sweet! My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of dining at FEED body & soul and we were happy that we did so. The menu wasn't hard to swallow what so ever. The service was excellent!! And Thank God in heaven I didn't have to salt any of my food. The atmosphere was beautiful and not at all over the top. Great sounds too. There were an array of healthy choices and its worth trying out, ok, all of you healthy food skeptics. I would definitely dine at FEED again!
(5)Aundrea S.
Tasty, wholesome food.
(4)Holly M.
As Feed has been open longer, I have been more and more disappointed. When they opened, everything felt fresh and new, and the menu was true to their service. Last time I went in, I ordered a juice that came with a side of fresh apple juice - or so said their menu. They didn't serve the side with it and then only when I asked after it was not delivered, said that things had changed. I would have understood, if they'd bother to tell me that when I ordered it, but just not delivering and then saying it wasn't the same without an apology or providing it just this one time, was not cool... Then most shockingly, was when they gave me the change and they'd rounded up in their favor. I've noticed the new pattern of Venice restaurants rounding out the change of the bill, but usually it's to the benefit of the customer. Here my bill was just over something .50 and they rounded up to their favor. As I left the tip, I had to explain to the waiter that he could keep the extra change they'd already kept, so I wasn't being stingy, but that if they'd given correct change, it would be a normal tip. I just left feeling very awkward. The service that day was also just very hands off. Sad to see that it had suffered so much, since such a smashing opening. The service just seems to go down with every subsequent visit.
(2)Stavi K.
This restaurant is not some place u need to go. For staters they have a very small menu and the majority of it was meat. The food isn't that great. It is different but not good different. The service is terrible too. U have to get there early to get your food fast. They have a small kitchen and during "rush hour" they are painfully slow. If u go later then expect your food to be slow and a little cold. They even forgot to bring us something and still charged us for it. I do hope that this restaurant improves but I know I won't be returning.
(1)Dana G.
Walked in here on a whim on a weekday afternoon for lunch. The place was empty, so my friend and I were pretty skeptical. The hostess greeted us with a big smile and gave us a minute to take a look at the menu. We decided to try the place, partially because we were so hungry (every other place on Abbot Kinney was slammed), and partially because the greeting we received at the front door was so friendly. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside on the back patio -- really nice light, clean and airy. Our server greeted us and gave us the rundown of the menu. I was happy to hear their focus is local, organic, sustainable food. The menu changes frequently to keep up with this philosophy. Our server was very kind and patient with us while we tried to decide what to order (lots of yummy options!). I'm vegetarian, so I went with the Thai Tofu dish. My friend ordered the Ahi Sandwich. We sipped on a couple of organic beers while we waited for our food, chatted and listened to the overhead Reggae playlist. It was really pleasant. Our food arrived and we both devoured our entrees. My friend loved his sandwich, said the fish was really good. My tofu bowl was seasoned well and included a nice assortment of vegetables. We paid our bill and left the restaurant feeling happy with the whole dining experience. I'm guessing the place was empty because it is a newer spot on Abbot Kinney. It is worth trying. I'll definitely be back!
(4)Haely W.
We wanted to check out this spot after walking by and seeing how beautiful it was. Unfortunately, the experience inside was extremely disappointing. Here's my issue: Don't offer me 4 types of WATER (yes, really) and then not even get our drinks out to us within the first 15 minutes. We were constantly hunting down our totally clueless waitress for each and every thing. The wine we ordered had obviously turned (it was awful) and after asking to return it they managed to tell us how it was an acidic grape blend blah blah blah. The food was incredibly blah-zay and it's too bad because it's simply gorgeous in there and I'm a nut for quality health food (Cafe Gratitude, etc). I'd come back for casual drinks at the bar but wouldn't dare eat here again. Stop trying to be so damn hipster and just provide good food!
(2)Miss P C.
For a place that prides itself on delicious meals made with fresh organic ingredients Feed has a lot of work to do to meet this claim. No one in my party enjoyed their meal. The food was plain BAD. My Sea Bass had an overpowering taste of asparagus and a few of the mushrooms tasted like dish detergent. I was afraid I would get sick right there eating them. One of my friends ordered the steak in a medium preparation and the steak came out medium well and the meat was HARD! Obviously not a sign of fresh, good quality that this restaurant promotes. In a nutshell, avoid this place at all cost.
(1)Greg S.
The space is really elegant without being fussy and clearly a huge capital investment. There is a patio in the back that is truly lovely and great for lunch. The space is worth the price of admission. This is a restaurant on a mission. Adopting a farm to table approach, the focus is on organic and healthy fresh food. Oh, and a giant specialty cocktail menu because alcohol with fresh herbs and juices are healthy - right? Our server explained that the restaurant was like Vegan with meat - uh, what? Frankly, they need to dial back on the healthy hype a bit and just relax. The food is pretty amazing but has a narrow appeal as is evidenced by the all or nothing review pattern. There is an impressive sensitivity to the food with a focus on bringing out inherent flavors. Meaning: you can actually taste what you are eating because it's not buried in butter, salt and sugar. A salmon salad on a bed of watercress and whole peas made for the perfect lunch leaving me satisfied and ready return to work instead of needing a nap.
(4)Beejoli S.
Feed gets a three from me, for having healthy portion concious food in a great environment but that is ultimately bland. The price point is a little on the high end (though, par for the course for Venice PLUS fancy health concious), but at that price point I've had plenty of meals that were tasty. I had the build your own bowl with quinoa/grains, basil tofu pesto sauce, and tofu...and it was just okay. The sauce did nothing other than moisten the dry ingredients. The service was good and everyone is nice, but not as much attention as you'd expect from a very full staff during a lull at 3 PM, while seated at the big counter where all the servers tend to congregate. I would come again IF someone I was with really wanted to, but I probably wouldn't suggest it.
(3)lorin y.
Cocktails and dinner on a Saturday night. I love the guilt free cocktails; had a pineapple curry cocktail that was savory and not too sweet, made with all organic ingredients. I loved the rotisserie salmon, which was perfect, just barely done. Overdone fish is one of my peeves, and too many restaurants cook fish until it tastes like paper mache. Not sure what the reviewers below were saying about the food not being spiced, but our server did mention the menu had been updated recently. Our food had plenty of spices and flavor. I would definitely return.
(5)Shon M.
This is my first yelp review so I must have something to say no bueno. Went for brunch with my sis and smh. The French toast awful ...it had some type of spice not cinnamon or nutmeg but something that did not agree with the palet. Never the less I gulped down some of the $3 mimosas to kill the after taste. Puzzled by the experience and after taste, I asked the waitress what the compote on the French toast consisted of she came back with an informed WHATEVER BERRIES WE HAVE.....Are you kidding....thanks for the thorough description. My sis had the eggs with bacon ugggh blah blah...nothing special. This place is cute but lacks in good food. We left FAMISHED thanks FEED!
(2)Zachary S.
Five stars. Absolutely the BEST food I've ever had in a restaurant! I'm picky and I'm not easy to impress . I'd travel back to Venice Beach just for dinner here. Service is excellent, even though we had no reservations they made room for the four of us at the bar. Love it.
(5)Jenna C.
Feed... I would lose the body and soul. While the restaurant supports local farmers/sustainable eats, the restaurant is what the name implies: oats and grains. I'm not opposed to this by any means, but the food over all was quite bland. We sampled three of their spreads and all but the cauliflower were enjoyable. The drawback was that for a party of three, they gave us each one cracker to try three healthy servings of spreads. We requested additional crackers, and each time again, they would only bring us one, individual cracker per person. If there is a specific way to eat their spreads, they should indicate or make a suggestion upon order. For my entree, I ordered the pork sandwich. The pork was cooked well. The other ingredients included: rapini, balsamic fig, mustard and pecans. Each ingredient was delightful... individually. As a whole, the balsamic fig overpowered everything else, the mustard was not so much mustard as it was mustard seeds (no flavor) and there was one pecan. The rapini added an OK texture over all, but didn't offer any flavor. I ended up taking my sandwich apart, which I'm sure the chef would have hated me for. My coworker got the pork bowl, which was far better than anything anyone else ordered. The service was so-so. The waitress was not as attentive or friendly as I generally like, but the owner or manager did make his rounds, which is always appreciated. I do enjoy any restaurant that has as many gluten-free options as they have and I support anyone who supports local produce. Perhaps best to stick with their savory feed bowls, but I won't be making it back anytime soon.
(2)Garrett W.
Maybe our standards are too high for AK but this place did not wow me. The concept is good but the execution of the dishes did not reflect the creativity in the menu. My gf ordered the pork sandwich; it was pale, unseasoned and not cooked well. I got the farmers market bowl. It was modest in size and lacked excitement. The sauce was interesting but couldn't make up for the whole dish. The ambiance of the establishment is nice and we enjoyed sitting in the back 'outdoor' area but were situated less than an arm's length away from a neighboring couple (the tables had to be moved to let people in/out).
(2)Spencer G.
This place is a visual marvel and the food surely doesn't disappoint either. As someone who isn't super "health food" oriented, I was surprised how much I liked the food. The rotisserie is pretty unique. Ever had a rotisserie hard cooked egg? Yeah me either, until now. Now I want them every day. The dinner my girlfriend and I had was pretty damn good all things considered. The sparkling water was flat. After 4 tries, we gave up on the sparkling water. Not a big issue, but worth being noted. The owner did come apologize for the problem. Which was kind of nice. The food isn't Gjelina, but then again it felt a lot 'cleaner' and lighter than most of AK's hot spots. Bottom line; on a street full of good restaurants, this is another to be considered. Just don't go craving a steak and potatoes and you won't be disappointed.
(5)Stephanie L.
Celebrating our engagement and Ryan has been such a wonderful host. He ha taken photos, made the most delicious drinks and made us feel like family. Thank you feed body soul!!!!! We will be back weekly from OC.
(5)Kristen L.
Love the look... The bartender had dread locks. He had a way to cool for school attitude. We ordered soup. Before it came we were ready to order the rest of our food. It came, we ate it. Needed salt. Sat there for five more minutes with our menus pushed to the side. Decided to finish the soup without salt. We had to flag down another staff member because the bartender was busy talking to someone else the entire time. Finally we ordered. The food was ok. Menu was confusing. The bartender was too aloof. Didn't wanna bother him and ask him questions about it. The turkey sandwich was okay. The turkey had a lot of fat on it. Between my boyfriend and I we had to spit out three bites of fat. I'd only go back for a drink. If that. With more personable, attentive staff this place could do well. The soup was also NINE dollars. Lower prices or better food...give the people one or both.
(2)Bruce K.
I really wanted to like this place - it's beautiful, it's down the street from us... I was very excited to try it out with my wife and a few other friends - but unfortunately, no. I'll echo the call to bring your own spices - the menu looked very promising, but everything was just plain, bland... I understand raw food, but you don't have to leave out the taste with the cooking. They get one extra star for being beautiful despite the slow service... We were afraid to send our waitress away since who knows when she'd be back - even though we were like 20 feet away we couldn't seem to get her attention and weren't quite desperate enough to shout or physically go get her. Summary: prices are for the decor, but if you want quick & tasty, try elsewhere. Or Feed - figure out how to make food as delicious as your place is beautiful and I'll be happy to give you another try, but until then... I hope you get it together.
(2)Dru G.
Great decor and atmosphere. We were seated right away, our waitress was happy, friendly and attentive. Drinks: Wasn't familiar with their selection of single malts so asked the waitress to get me something of the bartenders choice which was acceptable. Apparently it was made without refined sugars... Friend had a capirinha and said she could keep drinking them... Appetizer: Salmon appetizer was good, lemon overpowered but my friend really liked it so just my opinion. Entree: I had half chicken ,which I loved. Would absolutely order again. Friend had Salmon dish on bed of cracked wheat something something and green stuff; maybe Kale? Said the salmon was delicious. Dessert: Very impressed with their coffee, soft and smooth. Had decaf but was still quite potent. I had the chocolate strawberry cake. I liked it but I think there was too much strawberry flavor in it. Nontheless, it was good.
(4)Jozo Joe Z.
My experiences at Feed have been very So-So. The interior and the staff are great. It's a wonderful place to eat and everyone is very helpful and knowledgeable, but the food is so boring and the flavors are uninspiring, yet the prices are very unbalanced. I've always left with the thought of "is that really it?" There are so many great local restaurants to visit, why bother with Feed. I'm done with the place.
(2)Kaitlin B.
I knew from the moment I laid eyes upon the classic cursive lettering of Feed's store-front sign that I had to stop by for dinner. Abbot Kinney is no stranger to the trendy and up and coming, however Feed stands out with its concept and atmosphere. Based on promoting a healthy lifestyle, the menu has numerous nutritious selections while still satisfying a foodie pallet; add in a killer organic cocktail menu and we have a 5 star rating! The moscow mule was tasty and the perfect beverage to be paired with the assortment of veggies I ordered-- all of which were wonderfully cooked and lightly seasoned (you can also add salt/pepper/seasonings as provided on the table) If you appreciate a fresh approach to healthy eating, stop into Feed and try it for yourself. I look forward to going back!
(5)Jaime R.
Ambiance is great, food/service is meh, price is blah. I'll probably just come back for drinks..
(3)M P.
The name of this restaurant is entirely misleading. I had the portabella mushroom and butternut squash salad, which was an interesting pairing, but boringly executed. It wasn't seasoned well, and even if it had been, I would've had to order three more to get a decent dinner size portion. It was basically five or six strips of mushroom, a few wedges, of squash, about eight lettuce leaves, and dressing. Not what I think of for a $14 plate. Drinks are not bad, but then I can say the same about about most of the other restaurants in that area, and they also boast better food. Service was fine, not remarkable, but not painful. Don't waste your time unless you like leaving restaurants poorer and hungrier than when you entered.
(2)Chey P.
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(1)Crystal W.
Beautiful place!!! There is even an outdoor heated patio out back and it is gorgeous with what they have done. Clean, white, pristine & classy. It is a good place to grab a healthy meal. There are meals for vegans, vegetarians & carnivores. Portion sizes are perfect, I don't recommend sharing a plate since one plate leaves you satisfied. All in all I think Feed has a lot of potential, it's a really beautiful space, just wish the food tasted as yummy as beautiful as the place is.
(4)Sarah H.
This review is strictly on the delicious and creative drinks that were artfully crafted by Matt B, bartender extraordinaire. The cocktails that were concocted that night were well balanced, inventive, and just plain delicious. The standout of the night was the holiday favorite--the eggnog. His was velvety light. I could have had two; can't say that for the regular 'nog. Having had inventive drinks from him before at the Library Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel, we knew that these drinks at Feed would be excellent, and we were right. Matt's still got it!
(5)Rhythm E.
I've eaten at many fine fresh-fare and organic based restaurants the world over, and, simply put, this was one of the best meals I've ever had in life. My salmon with tofu red-pepper sauce over subtly seasoned grain & choice veggies was melt-in-your-mouth bliss, and the gentle-but-perfect flavor notes rising from the veggies were exquisite. The service was excellent, the main entrees hit the table mere minutes after being ordered, and all the waiters & staff were very gracious. Can't understand any reviews less than 4 or 5 stars. Perhaps some are looking for heavier flavors and sauces or mammoth portions, instead of impeccable plates, delicately seasoned. This is fine dining at its finest!
(5)Janice F.
I came here with a couple of friends visiting from out of town for Saturday brunch. Gjelina was packed as usual so we decided to try Feed Body & Soul then walk around Abbot Kinney. We got seated fairly quickly in the patio since there were quite a few tables open. It wasn't too busy however it took forever for us to get our menus and a server. We noticed the menu didn't have any scrambled egg or any kind of egg dishes so our server comes, really friendly and took our drinks and read us the brunch specials. We ordered three iced coffees and a couple of Wyld Beers. After we received our drinks, it took him forever and a day to come back and take our order. My girlfriend and I decided on the brunch special - smoked/cured salmon with a poached egg over a bed of broccolini (she got the potatoes instead of broccolini) Her boyfriend ordered the salmon bowl. The order took almost 30 minutes to come out while we saw other tables who ordered after us receive their dishes first. When we finally got our food, everything looked delicious but after a couple of bites, the entire dish was unbareably salty! We had her boyfriend try our dishes and he had to agree. We felt so bad we had to send it back. ( I never return anything back to the kitchen) The lady manager that morning came over and gave us the biggest 'tude "Um... It's cured salmon. That's how it's suppose to taste- SALTY" and walked away. Wow B****!! Our server had a look of embarrassment and tried to offer us something else. My friend got a fruit bowl to play it safe and I decided to try the OG Raw Kale Salad... again SALTY! How do you ruin a kale salad? They poured seasoning salt all over the salad. Both meals tasted like a salt lick. Again, I started to feel embarrassed and had to return it back to the kitchen. The waiter took it back and tried to offer me the kale salad again without the seasoning. No thanks kind sir... everything was way salty and your manager was a bitch. Enough said. By the way you charged us $6 for a glass of iced coffee when the menu on your website says differently. 1 star for the delicious Wyld beer but I definitely will not be coming back to this joint. Stay clear everyone! I ended up going to Nice Cream down the block to get the saltiness out of my mouth. There are a ton of great places on Abbot Kinney to try and Feed Body & Soul is not one of them. Maybe the B manager can learn to feed her own body & soul with better customer service.
(1)Sergio D.
Great concept, really good food, good prices. Would go back every day if I lived nearby. Great addition to Abbot Kinney.
(5)Judith L.
Looking back on my experiences with this restaurant, I realize the service was always a little odd. Nor was the food perfect. But last night sort of topped everything. First, somehow we got caught up in a game of musical servers -- within 10 minutes, no fewer than five different people greeted us, all of them appearing exceedingly stressed. Not one of them, however, managed to tell us what they had run out of, or what the specials were. They had to wait until we'd decided for that. And deciding was difficult, because the menu has changed so radically it hardly seems like the same restaurant. I'm a vegetarian and my husband is not; Feed used to be perfect for us because of the build-your-own grain bowls they had on the menu, which was a concept I loved. Now, however, that option is gone from the menu, and there's very little on it for the vegetarian. Feed was also great because of the responsibly sourced meat they supposedly serve. I insist that my husband eat only grass-fed red meat (beef and bison), because it's healthier for his heart. Last night, after we learned the bison tri-tip was gone and there was a New York strip steak special on, I asked server #1, who had returned after a mysterious hiatus, where the beef came from. "New York," she said. "It's a New York strip." Really? And I suppose your Philly cheese steak comes from Philadelphia. Honestly. At that point, being unhappy with the overpriced menu ($36 for Halibut; $32 for "King Salmon" that is not wild), and miffed about our romantic dinner turning into a circus, we drank up our cocktails (which were quite good -- the reason I put two stars and not one) and said we'd go down the street for food instead. I didn't get the feeling anyone wanted to know why, but we told them anyway: Overpriced food, odd service, no grain bowls. And here's what server #1 said: "Look, we had to fire the chef and change our whole menu because it's all over Yelp that our food is bad." Actually, it's all over Yelp that the service is bizarre here, too. The solution should not have been to fire the chef and tell your customers about your bad Yelp reviews, but start treating people who walk in your restaurant in a way that makes them feel happy and comfortable. We went down the street to Three Square Cafe and had an absolutely lovely and cozy comfort-food feast for half the price we would have spent at Feed. We had one server, who had some backup from his colleagues, and he was a gem.
(2)Meg W.
Tried Feed today for lunch and really liked it. Service was very good and food was delicious. We had the wild rice bowl + beets + sesame tamari dressing + tofu. Yummy! Perfectly sized portion, grainy and delicious. Beets gave it some sweetness. $14 Tried the daily green smoothie. A+ yummy! $8 Also tried the kale and pecan smoothie. $8 Did not like it. Had a bitter after taste. Nice addition to the neighborhood.
(4)Yamile S.
Feed's decor is awesome and the food is deliciously fresh and light! Their butternut squash soup was seasoned perfectly. The artichoke, leek, spread was also really good. We also had the rotisserie chicken salad sandwich and the spiced butternut and arugula salad. We ate every bit of it! Service was stellar!
(5)Sarah G.
Meh. Bland. Boring. I got so excited when I sat down and saw the pickle menu, I thought, cool, this is right up my alley. Not so much. Cocktails have no flavor. The food has no flavor. Bummer. Plenty of other better options in the neighborhood.
(2)L M.
My new favorite restaurant in LA. Great ambience, great service & love Jason the bartender. Food was perfect.
(5)Georgia V.
If this review were based on how the drinks tasted, I've give it a 5 stars, but the service was enough to make me walk out of a place for the first time ever. When we arrived we were told our wait would be 45 minutes- no problem, seats were about to open at the bar, and that's enough time to enjoy a drink. The bartender was friendly and explained the current cocktails. They average around $13 each. For all natural, local and organic ingredients, not to bad. I ordered the bocce ball and it was amazing- when we finally got it. It took 30 minutes to get 2 drinks and they had to come get our order twice. After waiting 45 minutes, they told us it would be another 45 minutes. By that time, everything else in the area had closed, so we opted to stay. A half hour later we were told it would be another 20 minutes. (REALLY?!) They offered nothing other than a smile and an apology when we asked why it was taking so long. When they came back and told us it would be another 10 minutes, I smiled and said 'great! Thanks!!' and then walked out as soon as they turned around. There was no way I was going to give them any more of my money, no matter how good it could have been. It was an extremely disappointing visit and I never recommend it for anything more than a drink. The customer service was horrendous and they could have gotten us to stay had they been more hospitable and actually seemed like they cared. Feed has an overall pretentious vibe with nothing to justify it.
(2)FB W.
A date and I went to Feed Body and Soul on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I was greatly impressed with the stellar customer service and how flexible they were with our lunch order. The food was delicious, albeit pricey, and we had a great afternoon there. Welcome to the neighhood!!!
(4)Yu W.
Light taste + Healthy dishes (Fish & Veggies & Grains) Cute deco~ Will definitely come back
(5)FG C.
All new restaurants usually have to work out the kinks, so all you people that were disappointed give it time. I was invited to dinner before it officially opened and it was very, very good. My friend likes to substitute all the time and if I would have been listening I could have also added more veggies instead of the all the grains. I had the chicken bowl and she had the salmon, we shared and both were very good. Flavorful, healthy portions delivered to our table quickly. Our server and the staff were very attentive. The only things I would have done differently, is the tables outside were very, very close together and more crackers to go with the tasty spreads we had. Thank you for a great evening with wonderful food and good luck to the restaurant! Telling all my friends to visit.
(5)TJ B.
Good food, drinks, service, ambiance. This place has got a lot better than when it first opened. If you wrote it off it's worth a revisit.
(4)Melineh H.
My new fave place. Food/ drinks/ ambiance was FABULOUS.
(5)ZL A.
Wow. Really??? I'm shocked by the reviews. I'm from LA and I hate I moved away but I was back this weekend to OD on home. I started at Versailles and Bossa Nova on Saturday and Messhall and this restaurant on Sunday. I have to say, LOVED this place! It's quintessentially LA! I ordered the crab cakes and they were fresh and delicious. The salad was colorful and fresh too. I ordered a delicious fruity green tea. The ambiance is comfortable, very Abbott Kinney. I mean, I can't say a bad thing about this restaurant. They even serve alkaline water for free! And the waitress with the pretty red-hair was great. I would say give this place a try and judge for yourself. The operative word here is fresh. 5 stars in my book. (Oh and I must add that I don't eat a lot of salt on a daily basis. I kind of think this place is the real deal. If eating fresh and clean food is something you do on a daily basis, then the natural flavors of the food at Feed will be satisfying.)
(5)Christopher H.
Great overall experience. Have been to this place a few times now since they have opened and it gets better and better every time I am there. Food is great and love the focus on ingredients. Wines are also really fun as well as they have made some new changes to the list! Would highly recommend this place. If you haven't been give it a shot. If you've been, circle back! Fun times!
(5)Gabriella C.
We frequently eat at two other popular restaurants on Abbot Kinney, one starts with an a, the other with a J. Okay, we love both those places, but my Goddess, they are loud, crowded, and the servers are always curt and less than friendly. So we decided to try Feed. All I can say is, we were seated right away, service was reasonable and friendly, and the food was good. Yes, it was on the lighter side, but realize, they use very little fats and it is very healthy. Also, the prices were more than reasonable for whole food. The ambiance? Delightful!
(4)Cecilia S.
Best cosmopolitan ever! All organic house made juices and vodka. Friendly and great service!
(5)B R.
Very good quality food, excellent service, good atmosphere, live music. We went for dinner as a large group from a conference. Mia, our server, took excellent care of each of us by giving us individualized recommendations on menu items and providing us with our own receipts so we could submit for reimbursement.
(5)Jill T.
The decor is gorgeous but I must have completely ordered wrong and it's expensive! $26 for a 1/2 chicken! (I will say I just came back from Mexico where you can get an incredible meal for 2 for $20, so I'm still having sticker shock back home.) Do not order the smoked salmon appetizer (it is swimming a tangy sauce) and don't order the spreads. We got the trio and all I did was keep adding salt to them because they were totally bland. (I am a LOW sodium person and I needed salt at this restaurant.) The chicken was average. It's actually better from Whole Foods. So, after tip, $75 later, I was totally underwhelmed. The dishes on the table next to me looked good, so maybe I'll try it again....maybe.
(3)Marla M.
Thoroughly enjoyed the vibe and the amazing fresh cocktails from Matthew Biancaniello. What a master mixologist. Seriously, you have to go on a Wednesday or Saturday night to catch him! Who knew that homemade sriracha would be so incredible in a drink?
(5)Kate R.
I'm torn about Feed. The food was great but the service was absolutely terrible so I'm on the fence about going back. Pros - tons of options for me (veg) and my husband (meat eater). We had a lovely starter, each had a bowl, and dessert with coffee. Cons - Our server forgot about us many times, almost to the point of it being comical. We ordered wine to start, which took almost 30 minutes to get. From there, the food runners and busboys took care of us because our server just couldn't be bothered. We saw her attending to other tables and relaxing at the side of the room but just didn't quite make it to us very often. Our dessert had a bug crawling all over it and a different server threw it away and replaced it for us. The manager kindly comp'd the dessert. Though in hindsight, given the terrible service and bug situation, they should have comp'd a lot more! Finally, our check took almost 20 minutes from the time the server set it down until we left. Overall I enjoyed the food but am ruined by all the other cons.
(3)Brentwood M.
We thought we'd try this place out for lunch today as we've passed it many times before. We were seated in a very pretty back room. It wasn't crowded at all. The waiter took a very long time to appear. When he finally did show up he was very surly. We ordered very simple things. Fish tacos, Chicken skewers and french fries. That's it. Forty five minutes later we were wondering what happened to our order. We couldn't even get our waters refilled. We finally caught our waiter's eye. He came over with the rudest attitude. We very politely asked what might be taking so long for our food to come out. He snapped at us and said it had nothing to do with him that it was the kitchen's fault. My son peeked over at the kitchen and saw our food just sitting there on the counter. Our waiter finally brought it over and everything was cold. My fish tacos were completely soggy from being left for so long. Will not return.
(1)Carlos L.
Went last week for dinner with my wife, the place is beautiful and the ambiance hip and casual and as "elegant" as Abbot Kinney can tolerate. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable and right away we had drinks on the table. I had the hemp and chili crusted albacore on soba noodles and my wife the rotisserie salmon. Fantastic natural flavors not smothered by strong sauces, super good food without the guilt because you know that what you are enjoying is good for you. We indulged in two desserts and both the strawberry chocolate cake and the pear almond tart were do die for and ...GF and Vegan?, they did not taste like the typical vegan hippy stuff I can tell you that. Will we go back? most def.
(4)mauricio o.
dude at the bar has been nice before.. today he showed signs of having gone out last night. highly irritable and not ready for brunch. i'm polite. I made the best of it. food is good and seems that is always the case. the smoothie I had follows the same procedure as the food. but literally this morning the place was a shit show as far as staff goes.
(2)jamie a.
Food was average. Condescending waitress about how diet soda should be banned. I would like to give 2 stars, although my friends enjoyed the food.
(3)Mishel F.
Well, Feed has definitely taken notice of the negative reviews slamming their service (even the guy w/ dreadlocks who is mentioned is several reviews) - the minute we walked in we were warmly greeted and escorted to a great outdoor table. The vibe is very cool, beautiful materials and a thoughtfully constructed kitchen and bar. We came for breakfast, so I can't comment on the cocktails but they look fabulous - to rival nearby Tasting Kitchen. Everything is sourced locally - from the meat they serve, to the just-picked produce to the spirits in their cocktails. This freshness shines in the food preparation - the theory is to let the ingredients be the star and not muck it up with excessive sauces. I had the warm Quinoa bowl with berries and cacao protein, farm egg and the Daily Greens smoothie with pretty much everything to make you feel healthy - but somehow managed to be delicious at the same time. The server spent a lot of time explaining the menu and checking back to see if we liked our dishes, there were no lapses in service and they thanked us on the way out. Can't wait to try them for dinner.
(4)Andrea L.
One word to describe this place from the service to the menu is smug. Not sure if they even had a staff or if I drank a invisibility elixir without knowing. Never have i struggled so hard to find one item on a menu that even remotely sounded palatable. The whole experience was so awful it was my first time ever walking out of a restaurant. So glad i did because right down the way is a place called Local 1205 which executes everything that Feed does not. Feed was terrible enough for me to write this review. One of two that I have written since opening a Yelp account five years ago.
(1)Simon E. B.
Another one surprised by bad reviews. It's cool looking inside, the patio was warm on a cool night. The food came quickly and was creative, good looking and tasted great. We had the compressed watermelon salad with cashew cream. Liked that. Had the cured salmon with celery root. It was heavily tangy so the wedge of avocado was spot-on to cut that. Also had the sunflower seed risotto. Since we didn't know what to expect we were totally in to it. Kinda liked that they found a way to make old-school 1970's nut-and-seed-loaf look great and taste awesome. The poussin -- aka young chicken -- was moist and the skin was crispy. What more does a dude want? We will go back. Weird to say this, but the negative was the hostess who was over-eager. The waitress was nice, but the hostess was just kinda oozing desperation. If you encounter that, don't let it put you off. And this has nothing to do with much really, but the couple next to us asked the chef to come out so she could explain her food allergies. We weren't evesdropping, but he seemed to be on it and trying to listen to and work with her. Ok, we were evesdropping a little, and she might have said she was allergic to maple syrup. That just fuckiing cracked me up. The chef kept a straight face, so balls to him. I wouldn't have.
(4)Jason C.
This is why you do not listen to others before compiling your own review. The negative comments regarding this restaurant are clearly not warranted. I have nothing but praise for Feed. The ambiance - eclectic, alternative 'vampire weekend' music played at the proper volume. The beautifully designed space - both indoor and outdoor, bar and window seating. Its really hard to imagine the owners were able to turn this into the grand place that it is after taking over from the previous tiny Stroh's market. The food is both delicious and nutritious, giving the option to go all vegan if you choose or real protein if thats what you are in the mood for. The cauliflower tumeric soup was killer and more importantly, dairy-free (as is everything here). Perfect combination of hearty, texture filled with a little spicy kick from the indian spice. The chicken salad sandwich (using tofu, instead of mayo as the combining agent) is the best i ever had. Usually skeptical of going protein salad concoctions out of fear that the chef will use the least desired parts in preparation, but not to worry here. Clearly all white, breast used and no fatty, mayo densed finish. Even more surprising was the GF bread I requested. Usually GF means tasteless, cardboard, way too small derivative of the real deal, but this was just the opposite. I will definitely order a sammy on this again and ask where they get it from next time. Mimosa was not too OJ forward and tastes like they use champagne (instead of prosecco which can be a bit too sweet when coupled with juice). Dont believe the negative hype regarding the price point. Its actually reasonable for a sit down, waiter served lunch. Especially considering you will pay the same for going to Lemonade down the street for food thats been prepared hours ago while they make you stand in line for it (a la Sizzler). Just like the masses did not enjoy the Great Gatsby while I did, Feed is better left experienced first hand and not vicariously through fellow Yelpers that dropped the ball on this one.
(4)Brian L.
So 14 of us went to Feed the Saturday after New Years Eve. They weren't terribly busy due to the holidays so it worked to our advantage. The restaurant is pretty but nothing exemplary compared with others of this "caliber". Service was very attentive and had no complaints. However, the food was abominable and truly undeserving of a repeat visit. My wife and I shared the octopus appetizer and while the octopus was tender it was virtually tasteless. The guests next to us ordered the Scallop appetizer which was accurate: it featured one Scallop for $14.00...and it was over-cooked. Our entrees consisted of Muscovy duck and their signature "AK" hamburger. I ordered the duck medium rare (per the servers' suggestion and my own experience) and my wife ordered her hamburger medium rare. Not only did the food come out room temperature but my duck was over-cooked and tough. The hamburger was under-cooked and raw in the center. For a kitchen under-taxed for this evening it's unconscionable that they should screw up food this thoroughly. Our companions next to us ordered the risotto which was gummy and tasteless and the hamburger. The rest of our party had nothing good to say about their food and many left with their appetites still intact. Yes, the drinks are memorable but the wines by the glass leave a lot to be desired. I didn't look at the wine list so I can't comment on it. Overall I would consider this restaurant a bust and not worthy of a repeat visit for the prices (which aren't excessive IF the food is decent) charged.
(1)Fairlyb r.
Management and the whole experience has diminished greatly. Where did all the good staffers go? They probably left to work where the food is good and they can make money. Shame...
(2)Phillip B.
The food was average and a bit overpriced. I ordered the muscles and salmon salad. They was nothing special about either dish. I could have made them better myself with little effort. The wait staff wasn't very attentive even though the place was empty. There are literally 10 restaurants in walking distance that are far better.
(2)lauren k.
The food wasn't exceptional but good. The ambiance makes it worth it. The service was great. We went during the day so it wasn't too crazy
(4)Justin M.
This place is horrible. They should shut down.
(1)Roman G.
we were there on New Years, unfortunately it was quite empty. The food was good, although not as exceptional as expected and the waiter was quite a bit overly service-oriented and almost intense.
(3)Tran C.
Good place for a drink, but the food is way over priced, and the portion are tiny. I got a $14 entre salad and it looked like a app salad. Never coming here to eat again!
(2)Stuart T.
I thought the food was good totally over the top pricing but that is what you pay at a fancy Abbot Kinney place...
(5)Susan B.
WORST. RESTAURANT. EVER. Such a disappointment. Been waiting for this place to open for months. The decor and graphics are entirely misleading. The inside of the restaurant was designed beautifully, and the descriptions on the menu sound incredible, but don't let words and appearances fool you. The food that comes out on your plate is anything but delicious. Basic and underwhelming are the two words that come to mind. Not only is the food a disappointment, but the service is AWFUL. We waited at least a half hour before our waitress asked if we were ready to order. To make matters worse, the staff has no clue about the menu items. Every question we had, our waitress couldn't answer. Then after finally receiving our dishes, more than have the ingredients listed on the menu item were left out of the dish, then having to send it back. Good times. The only plus side of the night was some great west side hipster watching. But we could have gone anywhere on Abbot Kinney for that. My advice, don't bother. A homemade meal would rock the socks off of any dish at this place...don't waist your time and money. You'll see i told ya so.
(1)Julie S.
I really, really wanted to like this place. I haven't eaten out in almost a year due to being diagnosed with food intolerances (gluten, dairy, soy) and being vegetarian. I sure as hell don't want to go somewhere where a salad is my only option if I'm dining out. So, I was absolutely ecstatic when I saw this place while in Venice last weekend and checked out the menu online. Wonder of wonders, I could actually eat a lot on the menu, as could my meat-eating husband!!! We went for lunch today and were immediately seated in the patio area. It was pretty cool outside, but the heaters were going full blast. I was actually comfortable, but my husband was burning up, as were the people at the table beside us. Our drinks arrived quickly and as I went to place my order, I decided on the gluten-free grain bowl with carrots, kohlrabi, mushrooms and artichokes. I was going to get the basil sauce on the side, but luckily asked first about the note regarding "sauces may contain soy ingredients" in this section (it's not shown on their online menu). I was disappointed to find that every single sauce contained silken tofu, according to our waitress. So, no sauce for me. My husband ordered the roasted pork loin with squash sauce. After placing our order, I can't count how many times food and drinks were almost delivered to the wrong tables around us, along with ours. The ladies next to us hadn't even placed their order yet & had at least 3 different servers come by trying to drop off food, juices, etc... It was obvious that they haven't ironed the kinks out with their table numbers. Our food arrived fairly quickly and was extremely bland. I had to ask for salt and pepper, as there wasn't any on the table. I had a plate that was 90% kohlrabi, 5% carrots/mushrooms and 5% grains. I felt bad leaving so much on my plate at the end of my meal, but it just wasn't anything special. My husband doused his dish in salt and pepper and said the squash sauce was like some weird nacho cheese. I felt bad for him, since I was the one who drug us there for lunch, but he sucked it up for me and ate it all. Our plates were cleared pretty soon afterward, but then we waited at least 30 min more for our check (one of the things I certainly don't miss about eating out). I think Feed could've definitely benefited from ironing out the kinks for another week or two before opening. The space is stunning, but the food was disappointing. I really hope they consider adding simple sauces to their menu that don't contain soy, so there are more options for customers like me. I might go back in the future, but I definitely plan to wait until they iron out the new-opening bumps first.
(2)Rachael E.
Went here for a late lunch/early dinner on last Saturday. The menu was fairly limited and still serving breakfast amongst lunch (I think it was around 2 pm). They have a few sandwiches as well and some smaller entrees. The waitress was friendly and service was good. My friend ordered a mimosa and I got a flavored caipirinha (it's a Brazilian cocktail). I ordered a marinated chicken sandwich and my friend got a club sandwich. Both were very tasty. When the bill came it seemed really high and that's when I realized the drink I got was $18!!! I didn't notice the prices on the drink menu. I don't think the prices were even on there but I can't remember for sure. I don't think I've ever payed that much for a cocktail. It definitely was not worth $18 and if I had realized the price was so high I wouldn't have ordered it but maybe that's my bad for not noticing the price. Regardless, $18 for a drink is too high. Other than that I like this place!
(4)Meredith G.
I never write reviews, but my experiences here were so bad I feel the need to write a fair warning. The 1st time I went was for dinner with my friend. The food and wine were really great, the service not so great. The server actually acted annoyed with me when I couldn't decided on what I wanted and was asking him questions. The 2nd time was for lunch with my boyfriend. My salad and french fries came out before his salad which was annoying, and our salads were terrible. The service was really bad too. He never checked on us and was very short. The 3rd time was for brunch with my boyfriend and friends (same friend I went with 1st time) and the only reason we went was because they had bottomless mimosas. The mimosas came in pitchers and were AWFUL. It was basically orange juice with a splash of champagne. When we asked for more champagne and complained, the server (who we had at lunch) just looked at us, said no that they were pre-made and walked away....like he couldn't have added champagne to it even if it was pre-made? The food was AWFUL. I could not even finish my meal. Mind you the bus boy and woman did everything, our rude server only checked on us once. At the end, he asked how everything was and when we told him we weren't happy, he just shrugged his shoulders and gave us the bill. The only thing this place has going for itself is it's location on Abbot Kinney, which they are clearly leaning on since the service and food are just horrible. Save your time and money and go somewhere else!
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