Conceived by legendary jazz trumpeter and GRAMMY award-winning music icon, Herb Alpert, Vibrato Grill Jazz is one of Los Angeles’ most exciting restaurants, as well as the city’s premiere jazz space. Vibrato brings many elements together in sumptuous harmony for an experience that’s a delight to the senses. It’s warm and elegant interior embraces guests with stunning visuals, world-class music & sound design, and the absolute best in contemporary American cuisine.
"I was excited to take my date to what I thought was going to be a perfect dinner. We were seated almost immediately. Our seats were close to the stage, and the jazz was very nice. I was very disappointed in the service we received. My date and I tried to make excuses for the young man serving us. We argued that maybe because we are a young couple, he thought we were less likely to complain. We also argued that maybe our server was very, very new. Beside the service, The steak I ordered was tough and fatty. The tuna my date ordered was grey and stringy (fatty). I would expect this kind of food and service from Norms, not an "elegant" grill. Vibrato was not worth the money I spent."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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"The combination of the artistic decor, good live jazz, excellent food, and terrific and personable service make this restaurant a very special experience. Known for its Martinis. Portions are modest. Two music sets, and nice to start the evening off with music - plan accordingly."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"I usually don't write reviews. We heard great things about Vibrato, but our experience there was anything but. The service has horrible. He was MIA for most of the night--e.g. we had to order from the busboy after waiting for 30 mins, then we ultimately asked for our check from another server. The food was overcooked, underseasoned, and overpriced. The jazz that night was more of an afterthought than the focus. I'd say they played for less than half of our 2.5 hour ordeal. The manager did comp our desert--which didn't arrive until we were literally walking out the door--so there's the one star.
Maybe it was an off night, but with all the awesome options in LA to spend $200 on dinner, we will not be going back."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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"Well designed acoustic room, fantastic musicians, exquisite food, efficient mannerly service, not a bad table in the house. It's simply the best place to go celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, or just have a great time in a friendly room with the finest musicians in town. Bring your friends from out of town, they will always be thrilled. Always an A++++++ experience."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Great music. Great Food. The salmon is to live for! The waiter moved quickly. Brought us our drinks and meals speedily. The bands were awesome. great vibes A plus"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"WE WENT TO SEE COW BOP FEATURING THE GREATEST GUITARIST BRUCE FORMAN! THEY HAD A PRIVATE PARTY UPSTAIRS THAT WAS SO LOUD WE COULD NOT HEAR THE BAND! WHEN I COMPLAINED THE HOSTESS SAID SHE WOULD TELL THE MANAGER BUT NEVER DID! IF THERE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A COVER CHARGE IT STILL WOULD NOT BE ACCEPTABLE SINCE THIS IS HERB ALBERTS JAZZ CLUB! BUT SINCE THERE WAS A COVER CHARGE OF $20 WE FELT CHEATED ! THEY ADD IT TO THE BILL AND WE TIPPED 20% ON THE $40 = $8. WE JUST WANTED TO HEAR THE BAND,DINNER WAS GREAT BUT VERY EXPENSIVE!SERVICE WAS FLAWLESS ASK FOR LAURENT! TOO BAD THEY DON'T RESPECT THE BAND THEY BOOKED AND THE PEOPLE THAT COME TO SEE THEM!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I was very pleasantly surprised at this venue. I loved the layout, small stage and comfortable, close setting. The tables were set that I felt I was in a small jazz bar, loved it. I would have preferred the seating slightly different that I didn't have to turn my back around all the time to watch the show while eating."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"The food, service and atmosphere were a lovely way to celebrate a birthday. However, the music was disappointing in that the Beltran Jazz quartet was supposed to be performing from 6:30 - 10:30. However, the music didn't start until 7:40 and after an enjoyable 50 minute set, the band left the stage and did not return for 45 minutes. That is NOT continuous entertainment. The dinner prices are high in order to cover the cost of having music while dining and we felt that we did not get our moneys worth."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"Normally, in any kind of club scene, the food is just okay. Vibrato has great food and wonderful ambiance. My boyfriend and I went for my birthday celebration and we had a great time from the sea bass to the pear almond tart, the food was delicious. My only complaint would be the beet salad which was skimpy at best. The Gypsy All-Stars were playing and they had everyone riveted and moving to the exotic sounds. What a great way to celebrate a birthday."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"I eat out almost every night and since I do, I always eat well. Everything about this restaurant was good. I don't usually mention the sound level first but it was just right. What a shame it would have been to have fine musicians and not be able to hear. FOOD: My crab cake special was delicious as was my friends' bone in rib eye (she declared it better than a top in steak house which shall remain unnamed). It's a bit of a challenge to find on the winding road and in a mall to boot....let's hear it for GPS....but worth the effort."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Amazing live music...among the best I have ever seen/heard!!! Atmosphere was as good as it gets for live Jazz music. Food/service were very good too!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Vibrato is tucked away in a strip mall, fashionable strip mall at the top of Beverly Glen. The food was very good and the music was excellent. It may be too loud for a intimate romantic dinner but for a music lover it was a great find!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2009
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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"I have never had a bad experience at Vibrato - it is my go-to destination for fine dining accompanied by a romantic setting and superb live music. I can't say enough about it - Herb Alpert defines the jazz dining experience."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"My husband and I celebrated our 3rd Wedding Anniversary her and it was fantastic! They have amazing service and a bottle of chardonnay and flowers were set up at the table when we arrived. The jazz band was wonderful as we sat in the front enjoying the music and our food. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone and we are coming back again very soon!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Ariana Savalas was fantastic ( but a distant second to my date ) and because of her artistic friendships we saw a show that was far beyond expectations. Amazing evening !!!!!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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"Absolutely LOVE this place! The food is just wonderful! My husband and I are foodies and truly enjoyed everything from the appetizers (crab cakes, YUM! ~ Lamb, double YUM!) meal and dessert, chocolate creme brulee and bread pudding!! Our waiter, Thomas was very attentive and so nice! The music and ambiance is just great and perfect for a romantic dining experience! It is a hidden L.A. gem! We are definitely going back soon!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Great discovery! First: waitstaff was excellent. Service was spot on, friendly, helpful, efficient. Second: food was very nice. My bone-in rib-eye was perfect. The kitchen was flexible and prepared the food the way I asked. Our salad was split without asking. Third: the music is as good as dinner jazz could be. I love jazz, and this was excellent. Finally: the restaurant is very pretty, not stuffy, and fun.
We'll be back!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Very special night! The Jass was excellent and the food was delicious. The shrimp brulee was the best thing I have had in months. I did not try my dates Chicken, but he said it was amazing, and the polenta that it was served over was out of this world. I ordered the scallops for myself and they were pretty tasty, however, they overdid it on the salt. The creamed spinach was also unfortunatly a little salty."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I surprised my husband by bringing him to Vibrato for his birthday... When I made the reservations I made a note to let them know that we were celebrating my husbands birthday. Upon our arrival they congratulated my husband. Our waiter, Ruperto was absolutely amazing. He suggested some great dishes and wine. His service was 10+, impeccable! As (Louis Cruz Beltran) )jazz band began to play, he announced that it was a National Holiday, referring to my husbands birthday! My husband said, that this dinner was definitely the best celebration ever. Thanks Vibrato, Ruperto, and staff... We are definitely coming back!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"This was our first time at Vibrato and we truly enjoyed the experience. The ambiance, food and service was excellent. We will definitely visit Vibrato again and will recommend to our friends."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"Everything was great except the part where their internet went down and the server interpreted that to mean my credit cards were declined. My Visa and Amex companies say different and I had a nice chat with the manager. He was polite enough but considering the special occasion (with future in-laws), in his shoes I would have done more to make good on the dramatic finish to the evening."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Good was good but service was really really slow... Our dinner took 3 hours and we were seated 30 minutes or 45 late. Was super hungry by the time food came, for the massive valentines day price it wasn't worth it."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Overall experience was good however I wasn't blown away. I had a 9:30 reservation and wasn't seated until 10pm but hey, it happens. The food was very good though by the time I ordered desert they were out of creme brulee. Surprisingly, their silverware wasn't very good. I should have received a steak knife but my knife was pretty old and I had a hard time cutting the meat at times.
As for the music, although it was good I was hoping for a little more entertainment. After about 20 minutes it started sounded the same...would have been nice to see the musicians get into it and get the people involved."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"So, we really wanted to love this place, and went in expecting an awesome 5-star experience. In reality, it was good, but far from great, and perhaps worth another visit, but we wont be rushing back. Why?
MUSIC: outstanding! Great jazz. Excellent background music, and fun to sit right next to the stage. Awesome musicians.
AMBIANCE: beautiful, great atmosphere, well arranged, good layout of tables, and anywhere you sit you feel close to the stage.
FOOD: Overall good to average. Tuna tartare: very good. Shrimp brulee: average. Farmers Salad: OK, nothing special. NY Steak: good, not great. Sides: garlic fries and mushrooms, both pretty good. But overall, the value for the price was not great, and the food was a bit"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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"Upon arrival, i was taken to an upstairs table. When I inquired about a table closer to the stage, the girl (sorry, I forgot her name) seated me directly behind the pianist at the edge of the stage. It was great."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We chose the early seating, the restaurant allows you a table for only two hours and fifteen minutes. Upon our 6:15pm arrival, only a few tables were seated. We suggest you request the first floor unless you really do not care about the entertainment. Ordering was easy, our server was excellent - answering all questions we had on the menu. One guest at our table raved about the lamb chops, I was quite pleased with the sea bass preparation and flavor. The farmhouse salad was delicious and large enough for two people. Desserts were good too. The music was nice, not very loud and all seven of us could hear our conversation. By the time we left, the bar was packed. Overall we feel the price was worth the lovely evening. Late dining 9pm."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"We were excited to try Vibrato, and invited another couple to join us. We were somewhat dismayed when the confirmation phone call instructed us that we would be asked to leave by 8:45 due to heavy bookings. When I inquired as to whether or not this meant we would miss the music, they said "no". The meal was delicious, and each one of us enjoyed it immensely. However, at 8:45, when we were being escorted from our table, the entertainment for the evening was just getting to the stage. We would have stayed, but the bar area was completely full. Don't make a reservation for earlier than 7:30, or you will miss the reason for going!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"This was my first time to Vibrato. I went during Dine LA week, which I'm hoping accounts for the sketchy service we received. I think they may have been overwhelmed, or...? We spoke to the general manager, who was great and offered to pay for our drinks. The ambiance is fantastic if you appreciate live music. I loved the fact the musicians were set high, center stage. If you consider the back story of the restaurant, it makes perfect sense! The decor was quite nice and added to the overall affect.
I had the filet mignon,which was fine. I wasn't bowled over by any of my food items, but all was good. My boyfriend had the free-range roasted chicken which he absolutely loved! We'll definitely go back."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"Delicious food, great service, and beautiful music. Perfect place for special occasions or simply a romantic dinner. This is one of my new favorites."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"The whole experience was quite nice. Fantastic service, our waiter was friendly and helpful. The music was just right with a nice cross section of blues, jazz, and few unique selections that made for a well rounded set. I would recommend Vibrato to anyone seeking a fun night out."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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