Award-winning

Kali

4.7

1604 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

Kali is a small neighborhood restaurant tucked in between Hollywood and Larchmont village. Created by lifelong friends/co-workers chef Kevin Meehan and Drew Langley, the two have had always dreamed about creating a high-end restaurant without pretension. Stripping away all facades of what fine dining should be, Kali focuses strictly on the ingredient, technique, and service creating a casual environment everyone can enjoy.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 871-4160
Website
https://kalirestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Kevin Meehan
Catering
Please contact info@kalirestaurant.com for more information.
Private party facilities
LET US CUSTOMIZE YOUR PARTY! Thank you for your interest in dining with us at Kali restaurant! Due to the size of our restaurant, larger parties may be subject to “buy out” the restaurant. We offer many styles of service and we are happy to customize for any occasion. The pricing is dependent on the day of the event. For parties of 7 or more guests, we suggest that you please participate in a set menu. This is so we may better serve you and your guests. Please contact info@kalirestaurant.com for more information.

Location
5722 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Area
Hollywood
Cross Street
Lucerne
Parking details
Street Parking available on Lucerne Blvd and Larchmont Blvd
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Bay Scallop CevicheUS$28.00
citrus nage / avocado / seagrass
Persimmons & BurattaUS$24.00
almond granola / mustard frill
Winter Black Truffle RisottoUS$36.00
fiscalini / herb jus
- FullUS$54.00
Dry Aged Flannery Beef RibeyeUS$110.00
potato gallete / black garlic / oyster mushroom
- 16ozUS$0.00
Smoked Beet Root TartarUS$22.00
whipped drakes goat cheese / pistachio
Charred AvocadoUS$24.00
garden greens / kombucha vinaigrette
Dry Aged YellowtailUS$28.00
radish / basil-citrus nage
Local Black CodUS$48.00
crispy sunchokes / spigarello
Black Garlic RisottoUS$30.00
fiscalini cheddar / cultured butter
- FullUS$44.00
Sonoma County Duck BreastUS$50.00
pickled cherry / whole wheat spatzle
Bone In LambUS$85.00
shallot confit / allium xo
- 8ozUS$0.00
Meringue GelatoUS$14.00
sugar cured egg yolks
Bosc Pear SorbetUS$14.00
autumn granola / hoshigaki persimmon

What 1,604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Hollywood
Best Service
Hollywood
Innovative
Hollywood
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kali is a delightful culinary destination in LA, praised for its "inventive menu" and "exceptional service." Chef Kevin's creations, including the "uni pasta" and "meringue gelato," are highlights. Patrons appreciate the "warm and inviting" atmosphere and the knowledgeable staff. Wine pairings are consistently "perfect," making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

1,604 Reviews

A
Andy VIP
Orange County576 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another exceptional dining experience at Kali! I enjoyed the "Greatest Hits" menu featuring some of the Kali favorites from the past 9 years. The beetroot tartare was sublime and the famous Rosemary roll with cultured butter was a perfect accompaniment to the rest of the tasting menu. The wine and cocktail program at Kali are thoughtfully curated to complement the cuisine. This dinner reminded me why I've been coming to Kali regularly since they opened nine years ago.
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Marc VIP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were exceptional. We are sorry that the restaurant will be closed for renovations b
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Anne
Los Angeles16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All of the dishes are great. We are a group of 4 and we ordered a bunch of as la carte dishes to share. All of the appetizers/ small plates are good. The truffle risotto taste good but the rice is a bit on the hard side. The bread and rosemary butter is divine. For the main we opted for the duck breast which our group enjoyed; however, the $110 rib eye taste just okay despite the great plating. We think there is something off with the cut of the meat. The two desserts are simple but flavorful. Overall we still feel like the restaurant deserves a 4.5 stars.
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Chris VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kali is fabulous. One of the best restaurants in all of Los Angeles. Fantastic food, great wine selection, and stellar service.
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Michael VIP
Los Angeles13 reviews
2.0
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Perhaps this restaurant was having an off night based on all of the other reviews however, we are not new to this kind of dining. Our experience at Kali was extraordinarily disappointing. Eight of the nine courses were left wanting. Hot courses were Cold and Cold courses were warm. While the staff were friendly the meal was coursed in such a way to minimize effort in the kitchen and we were left waiting for our next course several times apparently because the couple at the table next to us was also enjoying the same nine course meal and the kitchen appeared to be timing things in sync between both tables. In short, no thank you. The flavors were contrived at best and sometimes nearly inedible. If it's Michelin dining you're wanting, there are so many of the other wonderful choices in Los Angeles to consider before this one.
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John VIP
San Diego127 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great date / birthday celebration evening at Kali. The dishes were thoughtful, well presented, and delicious. The service was excellent. We started with caviar and then the steak tartare. Both were great. After that we had sea urchin spaghetti and a ribeye. Again very delicious. We had a great bottle of grower champagne with our meal. All in all a great visit. we highly recommend Kali.
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Aya
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Its hard to find elevated dining which is also kid friendly. Kali goes out of their way on their website to let you know that kids are welcome. The atmosphere is casual while the food is fine dining at its best. Highly recommend.
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Alex
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was very good. My wife and I came for our anniversary and it was fantastic.
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Sanford VIP
Los Angeles18 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant with great food. A few of the dishes were misses and the service had a lot of mistakes. Too much money to spend to have those issues.
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Dylan
Coastal Georgia1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great value for food, Miles was an outstanding server.
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FAQs

Kali offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 871-4160.

Kali is rated 4.7 stars by 1604 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

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5722 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Cross Street
Lucerne
Area
Hollywood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking available on Lucerne Blvd and Larchmont Blvd
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Meehan
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://kalirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(323) 871-4160
Catering
Please contact info@kalirestaurant.com for more information.
Private party facilities
LET US CUSTOMIZE YOUR PARTY! Thank you for your interest in dining with us at Kali restaurant! Due to the size of our restaurant, larger parties may be subject to “buy out” the restaurant. We offer many styles of service and we are happy to customize for any occasion. The pricing is dependent on the day of the event. For parties of 7 or more guests, we suggest that you please participate in a set menu. This is so we may better serve you and your guests. Please contact info@kalirestaurant.com for more information.

Kali

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Popular dishes

Sonoma County Duck Breast

Meringue Gelato

Hangar 1

Menu

AL A CARTE OFFERINGS

Bay Scallop CevicheUS$28.00

Persimmons & BurattaUS$24.00

Winter Black Truffle RisottoUS$36.00

Dry Aged Flannery Beef RibeyeUS$110.00

Smoked Beet Root TartarUS$22.00

Charred AvocadoUS$24.00

Dry Aged YellowtailUS$28.00

Local Black CodUS$48.00

Black Garlic RisottoUS$30.00

Sonoma County Duck BreastUS$50.00

Bone In LambUS$85.00

Meringue GelatoUS$14.00

Bosc Pear SorbetUS$14.00

What 1,604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Kali offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Kali restaurant rated?

Is Kali currently accepting bookings?

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information