The Whisper Restaurant and Lounge is located at the end of a cobblestone street at the world famous, The Grove, tucked away from the crowds and fast pace of shoppers and passersby. Join us in our speakeasy inspired dining room and bar as we serve a California eclectic menu offered by Los Angeles' own, Anthony Jacquet.

Settle into an oversized booth, or allow us to sit you on our year round heated patio for an experience unrivaled anywhere in Los Angeles. Handmade specialty cocktails range from our 'Blueberry Lemondrop' to the famous 'Alley Whisper'. An international line up makes up our wines by the glass, with carefully selected labels invoking the best of each region selected.

The highlight of The Whisper Restaurant and Lounge is the various selections offered by Chef Jacquet. Locals favorites include our Spinach and Roasted Mushroom Salad, Chili-Garlic Calamari, Grilled Salmon with Housemade Gnocchi, and our selection of flatbreads.

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22 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

(22 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 22 reviews

5 stars

(5)

4 stars

(14)

3 stars

(2)

2 stars

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1 star

(1)

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

romantic(10)
great for outdoor dining(8)
neighborhood gem(8)

special occasion(7)
fit for foodies(5)
good for groups(5)

Whisper Restaurant & Lounge Reviews List

Review 1 for Whisper Restaurant & Lounge

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Lovely women's' lunch out. The best ice cream mint chocolate cake-wow!"

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, great for lunch

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Review 2 for Whisper Restaurant & Lounge

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great for a Secret Hideaway Dinner

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2013

2010

Dined on 03/17/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a dinner for three at 6:00 on a Monday evening, March 18. The Whisper is tucked away at the end of one of The Grove's side paths. My wife and I have lunched there twice before and enjoyed our lunches. Here was our first time for dinner with a friend. Everything was very good, food and service. I say that it would make a great secret hideaway dinner venue, as it is a bit off the beaten path of the very busy Grove center, and the ambience is very romantic (if you are in the mood). The manager also was so nice to provide a free voucher for free Grove valet parking."

Dined on 03/17/2013

2010

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic

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Review 3 for Whisper Restaurant & Lounge

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The place is good for romantic

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2013

2013

Dined on 03/30/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The place is good for romantic dining but a bit noisy. The main entree was served after 30 minutes. And our payment change was given after we reminded our server. He forgot to check our cash payment supposed to be with change. We had a great time. We like the food served but we were expecting a bigger serving size specially for dinner."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2013

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 4 for Whisper Restaurant & Lounge

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great drinks, food was pretty

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2007

Dined on 03/23/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great drinks, food was pretty good as well. The mushroom flatbread was great- as well as the flatiron steak and the mac and cheese was amazing. Service wasn't the best, we were brought soup without a spoon and our waiter was busy for around 10 mins or so before he noticed. Also, we were missing some plates as he brought out our order, which he didnt notice- but no big deal, he handled it all and was very attentive after that."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

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Review 5 for Whisper Restaurant & Lounge

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Grove's Tucked-Away Gem

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We have been frequenting The Whisper Lounge for a few years, and are glad it has remained such a hidden gem. We tend to pop-in on week nights after work, and enjoy a relaxing, quiet dinner and drinks. The atmosphere is perfect for 2 or small groups, as it is not too large of a venue, nor loud, and the service is always steady. The menu has changed recently, and we find it is actually better than before. Great bar and outdoor eating area along the Grove's back-alley."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 6 for Whisper Restaurant & Lounge

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I had an amazing time at the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/13/2013

2009

Dined on 02/13/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I had an amazing time at the Whisper Lounge! I made a special request for a table, and they had it noted on my reservation at check in. The service was amazing, as was the food, and the ambiance was fantastic for either a business lunch, lunch with girlsfriends or a romantic dinner. I could not recommend it more, and look forward to going back really soon!"

Dined on 02/13/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 7 for Whisper Restaurant & Lounge

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Came here for Valentine's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Came here for Valentine's Day with a last minute reservation via Open Table. It was not too busy which was nice. There was a prix fixe menu that night with complimentary champagne. I was not very hungry that day and was afraid that I'd be too full to have dessert. Fortunately, the portions were sized just right so I was able to enjoy all the selections. This is a great spot to go if you want to avoid crowds. Also, they have a bar with a TV or two. I might check out the bar next time and just order some appetizers."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 8 for Whisper Restaurant & Lounge

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We always assumed this was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2001

Dined on 02/16/2013

2001

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We always assumed this was just a bar. How wrong we were! There is some serious cooking going on here - creative combinations of thoughtfully curated ingredients, perfectly executed. I'm trying to remember last time we had a dinner like this, where with each course we just kept saying "wow, this is so good!". For example: My Scottish salmon was perfectly cooked. Crosshatched grill marks on the outside but still moist and tender inside, and served covered in marvelous locally-foraged mushrooms, with soba in a light ginger-sesame broth. The broth was a subtle earthy complement, just a hint of ginger perfume without overpowering."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2001

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 9 for Whisper Restaurant & Lounge

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

No pressure

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/26/2013

2005

Dined on 01/26/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My wife and I were having dinner with a couple from the Bay Area whom we had not seen for 30 years. We decided to eat at The Grove and, after reading about each of the restaurants there, decided on Whispers. We conveyed to them the purpose of our dinner and, when we arrived, the hostess acknowledged the message. We arrived on time for our 7 PM Saturday night reservation, and even though we stayed and talked until 11 PM, the management at the restaurant never put any pressure on us to vacate our table. We were pleased with the food and wine and my wife was particularly excited about the apple dessert. Thank you to Whispers for facilitating a great evening for all of us."

Dined on 01/26/2013

2005

Special Features: special occasion

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