Diran Afarian

Grade B+ (88): The main reason for the 4 stars was that I made a reservation, requested to be by the fireplace or close to it, I made the reservation in advance, also early in the evening and arrived on time, yet they still didn't even put us in the same hall as the fireplace, we were in the patio, even though there were some open spots. The food was good, the Steak Frites were not traditional, they used filet mignon that was very good, so I just put the fries next to the steak in that Delicious sauce and enjoyed it. We also had the wild caught Salmon, which I also tasted and it was very good. Arugula salad was also good considering it had apples and pomegranate, but you can always not eat those. You have to be careful not to miss the place because there is no sign!! Just a cocktail glass neon, I Guess they don't care about people driving by to be curious about the place and Google it. Parking was on the street, it valet. Street parking is hard to find so valet it was

Grade A (95): Best Beef Shawerma in Los Angeles. The beef is tender and tastes authentic like a Lebanese Shawerma. Tastes very close to the Basterma Mano (Bastermano) Shawerma that I had in Beirut last month. 👏 Too bad we came here after eating at a different place that night or we would have tried the other ones too (Chicken, Pork & specially the Soujoukh) anyways I have to come back and try the other ones and I'll take photos. I'll update my review.

Grade B (80} Nice clean place to spend your down time at the airport, clean restrooms and even showers if you need it, but the food is terrible at best. I usually just have tea and a fruit and order a sandwich. They are now putting on a prepare bar where in the morning they prepare an egg/avocado toast, in the afternoons Guacamole and chips prepared semi fresh.

Grade A (90) The setting is amazing, right by the bay. Weather was amazing too so we were right next to the water. The food was very good, the fish & chips were the Best I've had. Large portion flaky Cod with a very light batter, just enough to make it crispy but not greasy, just amazing.

Grade 95: Mistral should mean dependable in French, This restaurant has been excellent since we first started going here more than 10 years ago. The John Dory came as a huge portion and it was prepared so well that I enjoyed they morsel. While I don't like Escargot, this one I ate 2 pieces because it looked so good and the taste didn't disappoint. Desserts, While the Bread Pudding was downright the winner, the Creme Brullee was a close second. We also had the Steak Frites, Med-Rare, amazing. No wonder we keep coming back.