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Hill Street Bar & Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA

Hill Street Bar & Restaurant

4.4
4.4
121 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Set in the Historical Core of Downtown Los Angeles, Hill Street Bar and Restaurant offers modern American cuisine with a dash of left-of-Little-Tokyo. The Urli Bird Coffee Counter opens at 7:30 am, providing house-roasted beans and a selection of pastries, while regular restaurant service begins at 11:30. A popular lunch and early dinner destination, we are close to city court houses, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Ahmanson, and the Broad and Contemporary Art museums. Prefer a cocktail? Our bar is carefully curated, fully stocked, and always friendly!

We readily accept inquiries for private events and gatherings, and off-site catering needs. Our goal at 2nd and Hill is to be your one-stop-shop!

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2 people

22:30


Booked 5 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45–16:45 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:45–19:00
  • Phone number
    (866) 445-5781
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please visit hillstreetla.com or call (866) 445-5781 to discuss catering packages.
  • Private party facilities
    Event Space comfortably seats parties of up to 40 for buffet-style dining; we can fit 150 standing room only. Call for booking and/or full restaurant buyout details!
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    2nd Street and Hill Street
  • Parking Details
    Lots close to our location (Hill Street is not responsible for any vehicles) - 420 W. 2nd Street: $15 7AM-6PM, $8 12PM-6PM; 137 S. Hill Street: $18 7AM-12AM, $20 for Oversize Vehicles, $12 3PM-12AM, $12 Weekends; 235 S. Hill Street: $15 5AM-11PM (Mon - Fri), Closed Sat & Sun; 312 W. 2nd Street: $15 All Day, $6 After 4PM, $6 Sat
  • Public Transit
    We are one block south from the Metro Red Line / Civic Center Stop, and the Historic Broadway Station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Good for business meals

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Good for groups

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Lively

121 Reviews
  1. Jess

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Everything was good. Although my chicken was a bit dry and honestly the Cacio E Pepe wasn't anything special. But good service and good wine.

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  2. PaulM

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Had a wonderful retirement luncheon with my team of managers.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve come here quite a few times and they never disappoint. They food is always great, service is fast and friendly and the drinks are well worth it. It’s becoming one of my regular spots

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  4. StevenC

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent, food was very good. They had 2 large Corp groups occupying 85% of the dining area, so was rather loud with presentations and applause. But all in all was a good place to dine before attending a show!

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  5. Melanie

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 25 July 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    The hostess acted as we were bothering her by coming in lol nothing to write home about! Maybe we just came at the wrong time! Lunch time

    Hill Street Bar & RestaurantResponded on 26 September 2023

    Hello! Thanks for leaving us this review six weeks after your visit.

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  6. BigLes44

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 19 July 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Dined at this restaurant for a business lunch. The restaurant was filled with lawyers, as they were the only people in the area that could afford a place like this for lunch. I believe it was a little pricy for the quality of food, but overall a good meal. They seemed to be understaffed for the day, as it was hard to find our server to get the check at 1pm. The food was good, but nothing memorable. I had the chicken pesto sandwich, which was a little on the dry side. My dining partner had a salad that was very dry and was barely eaten. OK for a business meal near the LA courthouse, but probably won't go back.

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  7. KarenM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 July 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Restaurant was closed when I want on Sunday and unable rate

    Hill Street Bar & RestaurantResponded on 21 August 2023

    Karen - we're sorry for the inconvenience! A brief glitch on OpenTable allowed you to make that weekend reservation, but we are normally closed on Saturday and Sunday.

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  8. Shayritu

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic place. Great ambiance and a variety of dishes. Love that there are vegetarian options. Service was outstanding.

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  9. ClareB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waiter was friendly and helpful. The burger was made just right and served in an attractive presentation. Best burger I've had in a long time! Great overall experience!

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  10. StevenE

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 3 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We needed a place to have dinner before theater at Ahmanson, and found this on OpenTable. It is only 3 blocks, but since it is downtown I parked at the convenient structure across the street. Easy and safe. The restaurant has roll-up garage doors to let in the air, and that's really nice on a summer evening. Staff was attentive and considerate. My wife had the Chicken Pesto sandwich (I had the second half the next day) and it was excellent. I had the Pasta Bolognese - best this side of Tuscany! I recommend this restaurant.

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  11. GlenB

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nice first experience. We’re going back very soon! Two blocks down the hill from the Disney Concert Hall. Bit of a steep walk back up the hill.

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  12. Connur

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 May 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    Very loud mediocre frank sinatra impersonator with no band doing karaoke ruined it

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  13. MarciaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were pleasantly pleased with our choice of restaurant. Lots of options for even picky eaters! Service was superb. I had chicken sandwich. Coleslaw topping was excellent.

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  14. JoanC

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 May 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great place to eat before a show or concert. Good food, great service, and nice atmosphere. Highly recommend Hill Street Bar and Restaurant.

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  15. ShannonH

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, great wine list, wait staff amazing. Teresa took care of us-she has a great personality and was a pleasure!

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  16. BridgetW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner and amazing food. Look forward to eating there again. Thank you !

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  17. Alamedafoodie

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 25 April 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We live out of the LA area, but every time we visit, we always make it a point to dine at Hill Street. The miso black cod and braised short ribs are done well and delicious! There is live music once in a while. They let you enjoy your meal with family and friends without rushing you and service is efficient and friendly. We hope more people try out Hill Street sometime soon!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food and ambiance. My sister had the Miso Salmon salad. It's one of their popular dishes and we can see why. I had the burger & fries. My burger cooked perfectly and my fries were crispy.They also had a nice seasoning on them. My niece had the turkey Avocado sandwich w/ Ceasars salad. It was a really good portion, so delicious! The staff assured me that my table would be available when I called to say we were running 15 min late from court. All in all, it was a very good experience.

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  19. SRPorath

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 March 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a late lunch so there were few other patrons, so the noise level was perfect for catching up with friends. The food was very good and service prompt.

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  20. CandaceM

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 March 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Awful experience, hostess/Server (same person) was so rude the moment my daughter and I walked in. She looked upset that we even walked into the restaurant. Had reservations at 6:30 and got seated right away. Waited 15 minutes in our seats no one came to talk to us about taking our order...  we got up to look for room at the bar, the server noticed us walking back to the table and finally came to take our order. The food was subpar. Vegan risotto was awful, no taste, garlic bread tasted like it was from a frozen package. The only saving grace was the music that was playing was awesome 80's alternative. If you are going to the Walt Disney concert Hall, find another place to eat. Do not eat here. 

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  21. LosDawg

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 8 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Will be back!

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  22. andyz

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. The best Brussels sprouts I’ve ever tried. Food is quality. New go to spot I. DTLA

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Restaurant called us at 600 for a 600 reservation to say that the kitchen was already closed

    Hill Street Bar & RestaurantResponded on 31 January 2023

    Hello: We respectfully apologize for inconveniencing your party, but were prepared to honor your 6:00pm reservation. When you did not show up at 6:00, and had not contacted us, we waited a few minutes before reaching out to you. We do not make a habit of closing early. We had been dealing with mechanical problems throughout the week, and decided to take advantage of that evening's slow business. We closed in order to address some of those issues. Again, we offer our sincerest apologies.

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  24. EarlR

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good varied menu, well prepared food, friendly efficient service, pleasant ambience. GOOD VALUE.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there Food was excellent Good prices Great drinks

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  26. NicoleC

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Cute spot. Food was good. We had a lovely time.

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  27. Peggy

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The server was attentive and took good care of us. The food was delicious.

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  28. JennyG

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Brussels Sprouts are beyond amazing!

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  29. MarkG

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and the food has been excellent for the past few years.

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  30. KenR

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 August 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We reserved, and clearly didn't need reservation. It's about ten minutes walk from the music center and we wanted somethin other than the restaurant we usually go to there. They were very nice and the old school East Coast bar look was nice. The food was not great. Although they cloy at first, the brussels sprouts appetizer was the high point -- goat cheese, roasted sprouts and a very rich balsamic sauce. That was great (although took some getting used to). I ordered the roast chicken which was both a paltry serving and dried out. The chicken was also not good on my dining partner's ceasar salad. They were very kind and the restrooms were lovely. We might go back, but we probably won't.

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  31. PattiY

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pre-theater dining. Restaurant was perfect. Food good, service excellent, and priced right. Enjoyed the dinner very much and would definitely go there again.

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  32. MichaelH

    Rome

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a wonderful find in Los Angeles near the Broad museum. The charred Brussel sprouts appetizer and the Hill St burger were both amazing. Service was great too.

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  33. Hollyt1

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 10 June 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    everything was delicious. liked being seated on interior area, because although windows open to the street seem inviting, a lot of interesting downtown characters walk by we walked to the Ahmanson from here, which was a nice stroll and saved looking for another parking garage.

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  34. RarelyReview

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 10 June 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Perfect location for dinner before The Music Center. Delicious food and great service team.

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  35. AlecF

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 June 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Great chicken pesto salad and side Cesar’s salad!

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  36. Belgo

    Los Angeles

    139 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    139 reviews

    Dined on 3 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my go-to place for pre-opera (Chandler Pavilion) or pre-Ahmanson Theater. Although I wish they had a bigger selection in their menu, their food is well-prepared and adequate in potion. The service is quite friendly. There are specials if you get in before 6 PM. Prices are reasonable, too.

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  37. ReginaF

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Came for happy hour before a show, 5:15 reservation. Table was in a perfect location by a window, service was excellent. Had the chips, tacos, cadillac margaritas, buffalo wings, beef sliders and brussels sprouts. And more chips. Happy with all these choices. The place has a good vibe/energy.

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  38. Elaine

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 19 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A find for a delicious weekday lunch, early dinner, or festive happy hour. Located near the courthouses and the Music Center. Because they cater primarily to a business clientele, they’re not open on weekends.

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  39. SoozGO

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 April 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    My friend and I made a reservation for Happy Hour before seeing a show at the Music Center. The prices were great and there was a good variety of apps and wine choices (although no Rose for such a hot day). We each got cocktails. My friend got an Aperol Spritz that oddly came with a sprig of Rosemary. I got a Sidecar which I didn’t finish. It was just okay. We switched to wine which also was fine. Appetizers were Brussels Sprouts, which were too sweet and came in big pieces that were difficult to eat. We also had chips with guacamole and queso, the chips were fresh, crisp, and salted perfectly. The guacamole was good, but the queso was very tasty. It was an unusual texture. Not gooey, melty like we were expecting l, but the flavor made up for that. There was a nice spice to it. I don’t like to complain about service because I know how hard it is for restaurants to keep staff these days. I told the waiter we wanted to hang on to the menu in case we wanted to order more. I actually did, but we never really saw him again and I didn’t care enough to seek him out. We probably would have ordered another glass of wine too. Oh well. Overall, I’d be willing to try again if I’m looking for a place near the theater. It’s just a short walk, but there’s a hill, so leave your heels at home!

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  40. MelanieV

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 April 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Our server kept forgetting about us. Even though we told her we had theater tickets and had to be finished by a certain time, they didn't change anything. We arrived with plenty of time but had to cancel our desserts and depart. Disappointing!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Hill Street Bar & Restaurant using the Order Online button. Hill Street Bar & Restaurant also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Hill Street Bar & Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (866) 445-5781.

Hill Street Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 121 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22:30


Booked 5 times today

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Google Map for Hill Street Bar & Restaurant

200 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3503

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd Street and Hill Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45–16:45 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:45–19:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Lots close to our location (Hill Street is not responsible for any vehicles) - 420 W. 2nd Street: $15 7AM-6PM, $8 12PM-6PM; 137 S. Hill Street: $18 7AM-12AM, $20 for Oversize Vehicles, $12 3PM-12AM, $12 Weekends; 235 S. Hill Street: $15 5AM-11PM (Mon - Fri), Closed Sat & Sun; 312 W. 2nd Street: $15 All Day, $6 After 4PM, $6 Sat
  • Public Transit
    We are one block south from the Metro Red Line / Civic Center Stop, and the Historic Broadway Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (866) 445-5781
  • Catering
    Please visit hillstreetla.com or call (866) 445-5781 to discuss catering packages.
  • Private party facilities
    Event Space comfortably seats parties of up to 40 for buffet-style dining; we can fit 150 standing room only. Call for booking and/or full restaurant buyout details!
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