The Exchange Restaurant brings thoughtfully sourced Mediterranean dishes, biodynamic wines, and expertly crafted cocktails to 416 W 8th St in Los Angeles, California. Set in a fashionable, cozy, and historic atmosphere, it offers a dining experience that can feel equally at home during a romantic evening, a relaxed meal, or a polished gathering.
With a menu that includes comfort food, healthy options, small plates, vegan choices, and vegetarian options, The Exchange Restaurant provides a varied selection for different tastes and dining preferences.
Guests can enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, and catering, with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery available. The restaurant is also known for its seating and table service, along with a bar on site, a restroom, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi.
Beverage options include alcohol, beer, coffee, great cocktails, and a great wine list, while its local specialty adds a distinctive touch to the menu. Whether dining alone, meeting friends for brunch, or gathering for dinner, customers can choose from a setting described as romantic, trendy, and upmarket.
Accessibility and convenience are important parts of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. The Exchange Restaurant accepts reservations, with brunch and dinner reservations recommended, and accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Rated 4.30 out of 5 based on 337 customer reviews, it offers a well-regarded destination for Mediterranean-inspired dining in Los Angeles. To plan a visit, call +1 213-395-9531 or find The Exchange Restaurant at 416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
straus yogurt, seasonal fruit, nut & seed granola, dates & cacao nibs
marinated cucumbers, radish, togarashi pepper, sourdough toast
flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, chorizo, tater tots, cheddar & jack cheese, pico, crema & salsa roja
(available saturday & sunday) poached egg, hollandaise, soft herbs & English muffin
served with tater tots, choice of: - two eggs in any style - bacon, turkey sausage, or hummus & tomato - sourdough, multigrain, or buttermilk pancakes
served with maple syrup & fresh berries
smoked salmon, pink peppercorn cream cheese, capers, red onion, tomato, cucumber & mixed herbs
seasonal fruit selection (v/gf)
rotating seasonal estate coffee
tea selection iced & hot
iced & hot
iced & hot
16.9oz
33.8oz still or sparkling
fried brussels sprouts, celery, dill, mint, dried apricot, medjool dates, roasted almond, feta & turmeric champagne vinaigrette
treviso, cucumber, fuji apple, mint, sumac, marcona almonds, fried pita, shaved parmesan & tahini dressing.
Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomato, parsley, pumpkin seeds & lemon-thyme vinaigrette
lentils, broccolini, arugula, avocado, hummus & paprika-honey vinaigrette choice of: - chicken souvlaki - coho salmon - lemon-harissa shrimp - falafel
Served with choice of fries or salad. wagyu beef, griddled onions, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, thousand island sauce & toasted sesame bun
Served with choice of fries or salad. zhoug, labneh yogurt, cucumber, mixed herbs, house pickles, pita (Falafel, tahini & add harissa for vegan option)
roasted turkey, avocado, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, kewpie mayo & brioche
whipped garbanzo, Syrian pepper, parsley & olive oil served with pita
saba, aioli & parsley
choice of: fries - fruit
choice of: fries - fruit
Hear from our valued guests
This place is 🔥!!!! Everything we got was socfreaking good. The vibes are sexy and classy and our waitress was super sweet. I'm 100% coming back and already recommended it to many of my friends 🩷
Such a cute and quiet little restaurant! Chill vibes and delicious food. Chrish (probably spelling it wrong( was amazing! They were so kind and helpful! Gave me some fantastic recommendations for other places around here! They have a lunch special for 15$ so they definitely have affordable options for people!
I chose from the DineLA menu. It was an incredible amount of food for the price. Everything I had had a bit of kick to it. My starter was an interesting assortment of pickles and olives with a spicy, crunchy shredded salad, a hummus-like spread and a warm cloud of pita. I loved the exotically spiced grilled lamb kabab with broccoli served in a shallow pot. And the dessert! My mouth had a whole new experience! The malabi was a delightful combination of flavors, textures and temperatures that I cannot describe! You have to try it! Also, the staff was very friendly and attentive. I will definitely go back.
This was quite an interesting surprise inside a boutique hotel, it is Israeli/Cali based cuisine. Despite having things like kabob, it is also vegetarian friendly too though you can easily request for grilled chicken an such to be added to their salads and quinoa bowl. I loved how fresh yet well flavored everything was.
Normally I'm not a fan of wood paneling, but somehow it works in this vibrant yet cozy space. The music is set at just the right level so you're not yelling at your fellow guests. The staff were a fun and eclectic group who all seemed to work very well together. The food and cocktails were outstanding! We will definitely return.
What stood out the most was the consistency in both service and food quality. Everything arrived on time, hot, and exactly as expected. The pricing is very reasonable considering the quality you receive. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. I will definitely be coming back again!
Love the atmosphere of this place! It has a cozy, old world meets new world, vibe!!! When I travel, I seek out unique cuisines. This menu delivers for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike with it's Isreal and Cali inspired marriage!!! The servings are an amble amount. The price point is justified with the service, presentation and flavors all being exceptional! The wine selection is fantastic and our server was both knowledgeable and informative about all the dishes. She also helped me pair my lunch perfectly with a white wine! I will be back and marked this as a to go to in my journal!
For starters, they have the most incredible mocktail I've ever had with orange and cranberry. It was like a mouth explosion. I'm vegan and they have plenty of vegan options. I had the Japanese sweet potato dish and the Mezze Platter. Yum! Plus a great vibe at night: cozy and warm.
We arrived hoping to eat at the rooftop restaurant, yet dinner service had ended at seven. The security staff guided us to the restaurant downstairs, and I am glad we gave it a chance. The dishes were plated nicely, even though the flavors were not exactly my style. I am quite particular with my meals, so others who enjoy exploring new tastes may find this spot exciting. It is worth a try for anyone open to new culinary experiences.
Food: 4.8/5.0 for lunch is pretty good! Kale salad is on point! Very tasty and healthy! Lamb pita is very delicious! It doesn't feel too heavy perfectly with side salad. And even the side salad is very good with the right amount of dressing. wine: I wanted to have their chilled red but they ran out. Tried this orange pretty good for lunch. Balanced out the grease from lamb. Perfect Service is good! The waitress has been very nice to us and gave us different wine to try out. Pretty empty during lunch time. The place is bigger than I expected. With fusion of Asian and middle eastern decorations.
Common questions about The Exchange Restaurant
The Exchange Restaurant is located at 416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
You can reach The Exchange Restaurant by calling +1 213-395-9531.
The Exchange Restaurant has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 337 customer reviews.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following service options: Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following highlights: Great cocktails, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Historic, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Exchange Restaurant features the following children: High chairs.
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