Camelia

Name: Camelia
Address: 1850 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90021
Telephone: (213) 800-9750
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

209 Reviews

$50 and over

French / Japanese

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2 people

Jan 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 73 times today

Lively
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

A French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles.

Reservations are always recommended, but we are often able to accommodate walk-ins as well.

While we love dogs, we can only accept trained service animals (not emotional support animals) both in our dining room as well as on our outdoor patio. We appreciate your understanding.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French / Japanese, Contemporary French, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(213) 800-9750
Website
http://www.cameliadtla.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Charles Namba

Location
1850 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Neighbourhood
Arts District
Cross Street
Mateo St
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Camelia offers a unique fusion of Japanese and French cuisine that delights diners with "exceptional food" and a "creative combination" of flavors. Guests rave about the standout dishes like "uni otoro toast" and "beef cheek," complemented by a "fantastic cocktail program." The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a "top drawer" dining experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, the attentive staff and beautiful decor ensure a memorable visit. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful culinary adventure, Camelia consistently impresses with its "amazing" food and "outstanding" service.

209 Reviews

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Robin
VIP
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything we ordered was amazing. The market vegetables is the most amazing crudite platter I have seen We had the sashimi and Dungeness crab appetizers! Delish. And the shrimp pot pie was amazing!!!!
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Jin Shil
VIP
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I want to go to such a pretty interior again I want to go to such a pretty interior again
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Bart
VIP
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very creative and delicious eclectic dishes. Same for the cocktails. Attentive and helpful service. But who really wants loud background music on a Monday ( or any ) Night?
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Timothy
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great seasonal items on the menu. Love the ambiance!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was tasty and well prepare. Different tastes that were surprising yet very pleasant. The staff was attentive and helpful.
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Miriam
VIP
Los Angeles
89 reviews
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is food that is filled with passion and heart. Every little detail is thought about and made better. For example, we ordered oysters which were from Prince Edward Island that night. Absolutely sweet and delectable. But Chef Charles elevated the cocktail sauce to one of the best versions I have ever had. Every bite that night made me swoon. Inventive, creative using Japanese flavors and French techniques to give us an amazing dining experience. In addition, the service staff is warm and delightful and the restaurant is comfy and homey. I love Charles Namba's cooking at Tsubaki but Camelia is a dream come true for him and for us who get to eat his inspired food
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Fantastic meal and excellent/helpful service. Outdoor seating was a little cold but a heater and blanket were provided. Beef cheek and wasabi butter were the favorite pieces. Looking forward to trying more!
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alan
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Second time dining here recently. Food and cocktails are excellent. It can be chilly inside, so dress appropriately.
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V
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
This is based on NYE price fixe menu and service. Overall ambience was nice & playlist was fun & lively. We experienced a 6 course dinner that was delicious. The service was below par. Our server made minimal contact with us. Our second course was skipped and we had to ask for it. Our service felt rushed and because it was rushed our dishes were stacked at our table. The establishment is cute and would go back to review the restaurants other food options.
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Carla
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and outstanding, kind nd and funny service. Beautiful space and great music. Cocktails were on point.
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Camelia is rated 4.5 stars by 209 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 73 times today

1850 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Additional information

Cross Street
Mateo St
Neighbourhood
Arts District
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French / Japanese, Contemporary French, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Charles Namba
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cameliadtla.com/
Phone number
(213) 800-9750

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