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Blue Velvet

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750 Garland St., Los Angeles
213-239-0061

Hours: Mon.-Fri. lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun.-Thu. dinner, 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. dinner, 5:30-11 p.m. Lounge open 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

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A sunken granite communal table with space for feet adds to Blue Velvet's slick yet offbeat look.

In the bar and lounge, a young urban crowd sips cocktails or spirits and text-messages each other from the lean, low sofas and the sunken granite communal table with a bit carved out for dangling feet. The place has a great look, offbeat and subtle, so it comes as no surprise to learn Blue Velvet was designed by Tag Front, the same firm that did the original Boa in the Grafton on Sunset hotel.

— S. Irene Virbila
Dec. 14, 2006

Reader Reviews

June 25, 2007

Benjamin Los Angeles, CA

The music was greater than the food. The pork loin we ordered was chewy. The service is good in between long waits. Why is this restaurant sustainable again? The whole restaurant has a "try so hard to be hip, urban and chic" vibe to it.

May 30, 2007

Jeremy Roberson Redondo Beach, CA

the food is inventive and tasty, and the crowd is decidedly urban without being your typical LA "scene." The music is subtle, indie, and ecletic. This place reminds me of SF or NY and it is refreshing. It is my new favorite spot for dinner and cocktails.

February 1, 2007

Dave Bush Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite food and service and in a hip, relaxing space. The staff were engaging and attentive, the atmosphere cool and conversational. Looking forward to the next time!

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Venue Details

Cuisine	American
Of Note	Full bar. Valet parking.
Prices	Appetizers, $9-$16; main courses, $23-$32; desserts, $8.

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