The Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at L.A. Live modernizes the traditional “bar and grill” with approachable fine dining in a stunning setting. Esteemed hospitality designer Tony Chi captures the essence of the relaxed California dining experience which Puck made popular with the original Spago. Just like its name, the restaurant features a contemporary "bar and grill" menu offering Puck's signature comfort food that can be enjoyed either as a casual, quick-bite or as a leisurely dining experience. The restaurant offers creative salads, handmade pastas, pizzas from the wood-burning oven, enticing entrees and meats grilled over hard wood. Guests can complement their meal with a handcrafted cocktail, wine from the distinctive list or enjoy the restaurant’s housemade desserts.
"At best, the food is mediocre Americanized Chinese and extremely overpriced. I expected more sophisticated and creative dishes for the $500+ we spent for a party of 3. WP24 is obviously a tourist trap that lures in the unknowing and those that rate quality solely based on price."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"We came here in a large group for dinner before the Clippers game. Considering there was a large group, everyone was catered to with a large selection and variety of choice. It was perfect pre-game food: good pizza, burgers and tacos. The portion size is just right: not too large, and the starter salads are also great. Highly recommended for good quality, crowd-pleasing food, especially if you are eating before an event at the Staples Center.
They also have a good range of cocktails: the raspberry lemon drop is recommended!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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"We dined with another couple also celebrating an anniversary that coincided with a business trip. The menu of upscale comfort food presented beautifully, in a comfortable leisurely setting was just perfect for us that night. The restaurant was not full, which made the noise level very manageable. I can see how it could be very noisy for conversation otherwise. Service was extremely attentive without being intrusive. We all enjoyed the food and wine, and the dessert we shared which arrived on a pretty plate saying Happy Anniversary; an unexpected touch."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"After we were sat I asked the waitress if we could sit outside where the talk tabkes were and she said we have to have a reservarion for that and I wasn't sure she was telling the truth. Or did not make an effort to find out uf the table was available. She took the order for soup and salad abd did not bring bread or did not see her for a whike to ck i n us to see if we needed anything else. We needed bread, butter and tabasco and had to ask the person who brought us water to get that. By then we were almist done. We had ordred pizza and they were terrible. I would rather go to CPK next time. Totaly disapointed with the service and food. Never eat at their restaurent."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
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"Excellent food but so noisy could not have a conversation without shouting. Did not stay for dessert or coffee as could no longer tolerate the noise."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
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"Great place to sit, people watch, and enjoy great food.The tuna tartare was delicious and the truffle blue cheese potato chips rocked!Our waiter was friendly and made good recommendations.Go there before your next downtown show."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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"Very good food and excellent service. Our waters were filled up constantly and they checked several times to ensure we were enjoying our meal. We had a game to get to at Staples and the staff was very accommodating."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
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"Pity the promise of the interior design was not kept by the quality of the food. Happy to pay for good food, but the food was average at best. Not interested in returning given the price compared to taste ratio."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
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"It is beautiful place, the staff is outstanding, and the cocktails are very good. The food was very disappointing. It had complete lack ok taste and texture."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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"The food was vintage Wolfgang: Good food prepared well. The problem was the service. To slow!! From the time we sat down until the time our food arrived it was 45 minutes... Even getting the bill was an adventure in waiting... Too bad because the food is good. I would like to give the place the benefit of a doubt but the long wait after ordering was the second time this happened to us at the same place."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: hot spot
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"Excellent service and location ! The Halibut portion was TINY (like 2oz !), but when I pointed it out - the manager and server quickly offered to comp it and offered me another free dish (which I did NOT take). They said they have notified the chef to make the portions bigger. Aside from that - excellet overall, and you can't beat the location if you are going to see a game/concert at Staples Center as we did."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Ordered the calamari: "sorry we're out of it' ordered the ravioli, same reply but this time with a snicker. What we had, mushroom pizza, Mac-n-cheese was good but cannot recommend a place that can not keep menu items in stock. Also ordered Bombay Sapphire martini with a hint of St Germaine ("make sure it's still clear") and was charged $2.75 extra. I order this drink out exactly the same way 3-5 times a week and never been up charged. Maybe I caught them on a bad night, but there are plenty of other establishments where I will choose to spend my money."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2002
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"Everything was excellent, our server was outstanding-we had reservations that went without a problem 1 and a half hours before a Friday nite Laker game"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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"Food was great but it was so loud that 5 people at a rou d table could not hear each other talk. The main reason we got together, good food and conversation. Waiter was hard to find, we were going to a concert and had to keep asking him for service. Would not come back here again, even though the food was delicious."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
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"Love the restaurant, the service and the location. Hate the loud noise! We like lively places, but when you can't hear yourself talk, that's a bit too much."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2005
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"I love this restaurant when I'm downtown. I took my girls with me and the staff always has some good choices for children even though there isn't a "kids menu." The service and food never disappoint me here."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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"Service at this location was exceptional given the hectic weekend LA Live events. Our waiter took every opportunity to tend to the table. The salads were fresh and served exactly as requested. The tasty pasta dish (fettucini) was amble in portion and served at the right temp. The halibut was finished to a medium grill firm as requested- not often accomodated by the chef. Good food in a high energy diner."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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"We went prior to Clipper game and were a few minutes late for our reservation. Hostess was very kind and seated us promptly. Restaurant was very crowded but with a great vibe...everyone happy and enjoying themselves. We let our server know we going to the game and the service could not have been better. She was attentive and efficient. Food was excellent ...I had turkey burger, best ever...hubby had lasagna and loved it."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
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"service was either overworked or understaffed but we repeatedly could not get our drinks refreshed, long wait for a simple salad and the waiter never showed to see how our entrees were (not good). Food was mediocre and not reflective of WP's well know reputation. Surprising since Puck's organization is known for its quality service and attention to cuisine. Our lunch fell far short. We left half the gnocchi on the plate and nothing was said (and it was not good)."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2009
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"Service was excellent - Food was excellent - Cheerful venue - could look out the windows and see the activity in the courtyard at LA Live. Very upbeat ambience."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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"We have been to the restaurant many times before events at Staples Center. We usually order the same thing (pizza and pasta). This time we ventured into other items on the menu and we were really disappointed. Flat iron steak was good, with a ton of french fries and a very dry arugula salad. Nothing special. My wife ordered the pancetta wrapped meatloaf on a bed of mashed potatoes. Sounds good, but to be avoided. Very mushy, tasteless and you had to look very carefully for the pancetta. Even a very good wine(?) sauce could not salvage. As always, the service was very good."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2005
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"So noisy , you can't even have a conversation. Pizza was a joke. Even CPK is better. With the name Wolfgang Puck, one will expect at least the food should be decent. Wolfgang pay more attention to your restaurants. Should I still try WP24????"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2004
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"I was not really impressed with WP Bar & Grill. The food was only so-so. The waiter passed us by 5 times and I had to flag her down when it came to order dessert."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2007
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