Petes Cafe and Bar

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400 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Petes Cafe and Bar
Local(213) 617-1000

400 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90013

http://www.petescafe.com

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Pete's Cafà And Bar is a three star restaurant in Los Angeles. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Downtown neighborhood. It's known for its contemporary offerings. This place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features a full bar and brunch. This place is open late and good for groups. Diners found the food excellent in taste (hat's off to the chef) but our server literally lacked any warmth or personality i was thinking maybe she was having a off night.

Expert Reviews of Petes Cafe and Bar

Citysearch | Bistro-style dining emerges in a historic bank building downtown.

This massive dining room boasts high ceilings, parquet floors, funky and colorful lamps, glossy wood tables and a gorgeous art-deco bar. Businessmen, shoppers and local bohemians gather in this festive...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/08/2004
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User Reviews of Petes Cafe and Bar

Yelp.com Review - by Gina K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was happenin' on a Friday night. I got to dinner with a friend around 7:30pm and I can't say enough about how laid back and cool the vibe was. The interior was chic yet rugged at the same…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here really late at night when I was about half drunk (Okay, I lied, I was pretty drunk), I wanted steak so Jonas T. drove me from SGV all the way to this place. I know I was stink of alcohol the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice historical decor inside the restaurant. It reminds of Capitale Grille in Boston. The interior has an old bank type of feel. It's difficult to find street parking and the lots are $5 or $3.50 for…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Claudia G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Finally checked this place out that I've been curious about. Saturday night, and it wasn't as crowded as I expected but nice. Drinks were good, food just OK. I'd go back when I'm in the mood to be…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle W.

3.0 of 5 stars. We were up in LA visiting a friend and he took us to Pete's for lunch. It was you're typical bar-grill type of restaurant. The food was pretty good but definitely on the pricey side and the portions…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Three words: blue cheese fries. Pete's is my favorite place to go to in LA. When I used to live there, I would go to Pete's with all my friends while we were waiting for shitty bands to wrap up at the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Those of you haven't been downtown at night lately won't believe me, but: Although there are still places that look like the downtown LA of BLADE RUNNER, a sort of sci-fi or horror alternate universe…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I go here frequently, so its nice to see lots of positive reviews. I go here for lunch or to get some drinks with friends after work. I do have a sour face for the idiot managers that won't let the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by andrew l.

4.0 of 5 stars. i like Pete's because the building has flavor, there always seems to be interesting people there at night, and the burger is solid. i usually sit on the far side of the bar closest to the kitchen and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jo T.

3.0 of 5 stars. i felt bad going to this place because i didn't really have much of an appetite going in. i had the burger which i thought was good but not the greatest as some would claim it to be. the beef…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Pete's is unremarkable, but offers a beacon of hope in the devastating culinary landscape of downtown Los Angeles. My burger was delicious, but did I really need to add the french fries? I am not…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristine A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This would be the ideal kind of cafe that I would want to live by- good crowd, casual ambience but elegant, late night dining and excellent libations.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pete's is one of my favorite places to eat downtown. The food is consistently good and the historic restaurant sets a great ambiance with its high ceilings, original mosaic flooring and dark wood…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by pamela p.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food in this place is exquisite. I ordered the Four Cheese Tortelloni from the dinner menu; it was excellent. Low lighting & dark wood to make it elegant, busy, loud and a varied crowd, even @…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tommy N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The blue cheese, garlic fries here are amazing! Although I wouldn't go out to LA just for Pete's Cafe, if I'm ever in the area again, I'd definitely stop by for those fries!! I also had the mac &…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pros: -late night menu -- i've only eaten at this place four times, and they were all after 11pm. the blue cheese fries are a MUST (you also can't go wrong with the chipotle fries). two orders of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dr. Groovy ..

4.0 of 5 stars. Last Call! We only had the chance to be here for the last 30 minutes of the night. It's a very nice place! The bartender was cool. We ordered 2 bottles of Delirium. Being that we were here only for 30…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hallo Leg Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. Well, I like this place mostly for the atmosphere and location. The first couple of times I've been here the food and service were really good, but now it seems as though it has all gone downhill.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for a lazy weekend afternoon where you can enjoy a good conversation over food, coffee, pints... Our server, Jason, was excellent and the indoor dining area is bright, airy and relaxing.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by TeeJay B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I cannot mix a good dirty martini. I have tried every technique, and it just never turns out the way I want it. I appreciate a good dirty martini. Especially at lunch. Pete's definitely delivered!…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Still one of the best dirty martinis in town and still loving the blue cheese french fries (although my stomach did NOT love me the rest of the day). My lunch companion (yep, I did say lunch 'cause…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Best Bleu Cheese Fries in LA

This trendy cafe in the Bank District downtown has far and away the best bleu...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Quinn P.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really wish the food was better here because I am a total down towner. The first time I tried the place about a year ago was great.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Attention all Mac&Cheese lovers!!! This place will offer you the BEST, most incredible mac & cheese ever. I test out mac&cheese where ever restaurants/bars offer it, and compare. This place WINS! What…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I REALLY enjoy this joint! I love their Veggie Burger though it's not really a burger its more of a veggie chicken sandwich but boy is it delicious. I was pleasantly surprised with it's arrival. Their…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathryn E.

5.0 of 5 stars. We must have spent hours sitting at our table on Pete's patio. We ate, we drank, we ate some more, we drank twice as much. I had my first taste of carpaccio and theirs didn't disappoint. The heirloom…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ol'BoySpeck c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had to repost...food was good as usual. I went on a Thursday night at about 11pm and discovered that Pete's stays open till 2am, and serves food till 1:30am. Just one more thing to really love about…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoy every minute of the time i share when i'm out and i dig it even more when i go to spots like Petes Cafe. Although sometimes parking can be a drag it is also fun when accompanied. The…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Where else can you go downtown 3:30pm on a Wednesday and have a great burger, steak and blue cheese fries with a nice, chill staff, sitting outside shaded my some nice shrubbery? PETE'S, that's…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place made me happy. Why? 1. Well, stemming from my days of sailing in the South Pacific and hitting up places like New Caledonia, I've become a huge fan of this beer called Kronenberg. It's a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by choc y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here for a few happy hours. I remember the food was pretty good but no entree sticks out in my mind. The main thing I remember about this place and liking about it is how high the ceilings…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew J.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is always a good bet downtown. The bar menu is good if you want to grab a late night bite (better like cheese, cause it's a cheese heavy menu...for me, not a problem). Pete, the owner hangs…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by fiona h.

3.0 of 5 stars. A cozy restaurant located in Downtown LA. I've been here a couple of times and the last time we were here, we saw Flight of the Concord!! Haha! A bunch of people walked over to their table and took…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent buzz during the happy hours, if you can wait 15-20 for a table. Try to sit outside if you can (less stuffy and loud), but be ready to be solicited for spare change. The menu is limited,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dana M.

5.0 of 5 stars. It was the old glory days of 2006, and I had finished up my stint as a drug mule disgusied as a naval officer running smack out Central America. My days were spent in the pool with my man, a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is pretty cool, they have a great happy hour and offer a nice variety of food. I was surprised by the brie/turkey sandwich, it was quite good. For a downtown meeting or a post downtown…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackson B.

4.0 of 5 stars. After a rough start, I must say that I love Pete's! We got there at about 6:00pm on a Thursday. The restaurant seemed mostly empty and they sat us outside. The hostess informed us that they had just…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice or three times it's SUPER good food. I've tried the chicken and a steak dinner here and would definitely give it two thumbs up!
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm totally down with Pete's. I have only eaten there once but I went with two other people who's entrees were great as well. I got the Hellman burger w/Fries because the waiter recommended it. He…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Douglas C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Goddamn I love Pete's! Great atmosphere, inside (old school, well crafted designed vibe) and out (lovely street cafe vibe). The service is always good and friendly and the food diverse enough to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Keri T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came here last night for dinner. I'm surprised the other reviews did not mention the Hellman Burger on the menu. That was what I got. It is a 1/2lb burger with fontina cheese and tomato aioli. It…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the gems of downtown. Awesome food... seriously. Nothing on the menu is really a miss (as of yet). At night the place turns into a semi-yuppie drink spot - so find our seats outside…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Two things I can always count on in life- the cycle of my womanhood and the fact that I can drop in at Pete's cafe any hour of the day/night. Actually, Pete's is more reliable. Uh oh- spoiler alert.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lacey W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have been a Pete's customer off and on since they opened. Haven't been in a long while, so decided to head out for late night Friday bites. We decided to eat in the bar area. Sat at a high top…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've never had anything I didn't like a Pete's and they make a decent cocktail.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shelley z.

5.0 of 5 stars. best bread pudding ever.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine L.

4.0 of 5 stars. what can i say.. blue cheese fries? good drinks.... and right around the corner from my loft. Love it!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by bruja ..

4.0 of 5 stars. nice place to go if you are looking for a late night snack or an after party grub. my friend and i decided to come here after a long night to get some apetizers. no wait and food came quick. i enjoyed…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M S.

3.0 of 5 stars. When the hostess asks you if you would like to sit on the restaurant side or the bar side, I don't know what to tell you. I choose to sit on the bar side. All that means is that I have a TV, but don't…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacks S.

5.0 of 5 stars. maybe its the fact that its open until 2 am every night and it has become my after hours spot in Downtown LA, or maybe its the fabulous chipotle french fries and late night grub, maybe its the fact…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hidemi E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm here once a week...that says it all. Sit on the patio, drink some wine...it's all good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their food is actually fairly good. Their service stinks and their staff are incompetent. This is probably one of the nicest food restaurants in the immediate area and they get a lot of local…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by China Cochina C.

2.0 of 5 stars. 2.5 stars = average I finally decided to take a coworker's advice and ate here. UGH!!!!! So disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney B.

4.0 of 5 stars. My BFF lives a couple of blocks from here, so when I came down to visit from SF she took me to a great dinner at Pete's. Low key but fabulous food. My four stars are heavily weighted on the awesome…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Phoebe B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Three words: Wild Mushroom Ravioli. This appetizer is absolutely amazing. You must try it your next time at Pete's. Some of my girlfriends and I sat on the patio recently and had a lovely meal. Our…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elena m.

4.0 of 5 stars. never good service, but always great food. the mac and cheese is awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place. I go here because my one of my best friends lives up the street and he likes it here. First time I went here my other friend, B, wanted coca cola...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pete's is my favorite restaurant in LA hands down. I've lived downtown since 2004 and haven't found anything quite like it anywhere else. Pete's is everything I want in a restaurant: great food,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bianca W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pete's is in walking distance of my pad, however I have avoided Pete's because I have heard nothing but totally atrocious reviews about the waitstaff from friends in the surrounding buildings. Finally…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Glenn M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I am giving this place 3 stars because the waitress was miserably slow and when she refilled my iced tea she gave me iced coffee with lemon GROSS! The veggie burgers are really good here. I love that…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zo L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am basing my review purely on two things: mac 'n cheese and grilled cheese sandwich. I just happened to be craving these things when I sat down to order at Pete's. I had them on separate occasions,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kathleen n.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is delicious and I've been many times but the other night the service was absolutely atrocious. We waited 10 minutes for a hostess before seating ourselves. I ordered soup and it took 30…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily W.

4.0 of 5 stars. yo, food was awesome. thas most important right? i had the pork chop and it was delish. the bread that started the meal was kinda weak, but butter makes everything better. i was also so full I couldn't…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pamela Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. How come nobody's mentioned the Cinnamon Sugar Zeppole!!? I'm actually not too big of a fan of cinnamon-y foods, but our amazing server recommended it and good thing we ordered it.. fried balls of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Missi T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went here for dinner with a couple girlfriends and we were very pleased with our meals. The four cheese tortellini, spinach & pear salad, and roasted free-range chicken is to die for. I also heard…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by gwen g.

3.0 of 5 stars. we were really excited when we "discovered" pete's a few years back. and we've visited quite a few times since that discovery. at first, i thought the place was amazing - great service, great…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wes G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pete's.....truly a downtown LA institution. A restaurant really reaches new heights in my opinion when it can accomadate any occassion. So far I have been for lunch, dinner, afternoon drinks, late…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tamz O.

5.0 of 5 stars. After scrapping plans to go to a 5 star sushi spot on Sunset, my darling cousin took us to Pete's. I want to give this place 5 stars for it's location; we didn't have to use the freeway! All kidding a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Darya T.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK, so maybe I had a peak experience, but isn't uneven service the mark of being seen in such a trendy artsy-fartsy place,anyway? Our service last night was plain freaking excellent. They went out of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stumbled in here cuz it was freezing and the line was way too long at Edison. Great atmosphere and strong drinks. The burger's are very tasty and juicy. Definitely a good place to round out a fun…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill M.

2.0 of 5 stars. The first time I went here I thought I was going to die from being too happy. The food was phenomenal, the service was phenomenal, the weather...and so on. The second time I went the service wasn't so…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vince V.

1.0 of 5 stars. Y'all are too easily impressed, but it's charming. At least more charming than the food and service at Pete's. The servers are incompetent and arrogant, sometimes to the point of hostility. The food…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arryn W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is fantastic! You even might meet Pete (I did), who is one of the nicest people ever! They do phenomenal private parties and the menu is really top notch whether at a table or bar bites. A…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was visiting some family in the LA area when I came upon this great restaurant. It was a Tuesday night and what do you know, Live Jazz. Wow were they good. I enjoyed this a lot. They played for a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was recommended Pete's as a cool place to hang out and have some good food. Needless to say I was very surprised at how much Pete's impressed me. The prices are VERY reasonable especially given…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leila T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The perfect place to stop post-Art Walk for a some blue cheese fries and a martini (though the bar space is a bit small on those nights that there are actually people out and about on Main Street).…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pete's Cafe and Bar use to be one of my favorite places downtown. I use to love it because the staff seemed professional and pleasant not like the wait staff you get in the Hollywood/ Santa Monica…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth T.

3.0 of 5 stars. After meeting up at the killer dive bar caddy-corner ( Bar 107: H is right, one of the coolest bars in town) we decided to head over to Pete's for one more cocktail and some food to soak up the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alona I.

4.0 of 5 stars. This one's for Brandy the bartender...who makes a yummy vodka on the rocks with muddled lemon and serves it with a smile! So smooth and so good! How can you not give a good rating when the staff is so…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lothari o.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is good, not quite great, but definitely satisfying. I like the wine list, and they have a decent beer and spirits list. Unlike others, I find the service pretty good. My biggest complaint…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by george b.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is by far my favorite restaurant in downtown LA. i remember going here when they first opened the lofts on 4th and Main in 2000. They had a whole block party and they opened the restaurant just…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here for some drinks last weekend, so this is all I'm basing my review on. They have an interesting selection of martinis, including the one I ordered called the Caramel Apple martini for $12.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Oli M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place deserves 4 stars for all-around yummy food & service without being pretentious. We came here for DineLA's restaurant week but I decided to order from the regular menu while my brother…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has really nice bathrooms, good service, and some yummy food choices. I however found myself not being happy with my choices. The salmon was too bland and the lamb bolognese was too rich…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joan M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Rating: 3.5 So I was there last night because it's my friend and her girlfriend's spot. Every time they dine at Pete's, they always order the same thing: chicken with garlic mashed potatoes, house…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Who knew grilled cheese could be so pretty? Why doesn't every restaurant serve BLUE CHEESE FRIES? And how the hell did I not know about this place before? Clearly some of life's big questions.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I usually come down here simply to drink, where the bloody mary is more than worth the trip downtown. I actually ate there yesterday and I sure didn't regret it. The food was good, but Pete's is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by avant de mourir ..

4.0 of 5 stars. Good service, though I should have asked for a coffee refill, since they never offered. The food is good, and you can sit practically right on the street, if you like. AND SMOKE AT THE SAME TIME !!…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janell C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Well, well,well look what we have here!!! This place was great. A little empty, but the drinks were jamming.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miller S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Although Pete's is known for its burger, it has great options for vegetarians, too. I LOVE the vegetarian quiche (not vegan, of course). It comes with a side salad with an impossibly tasty balsamic…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by andy d.

2.0 of 5 stars. WHOOP! There it isn't.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josie R.

3.0 of 5 stars. My GF & I had brunch here while getting our knives sharpened around the corner on Broadway. I had eggs & bacon; she had tomato soup and grilled cheese. My eggs came sans bacon (although the server…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Peet's reminds me of NY. Great atmosphere, great service, and great lookin' people. Went here to try their famous blue cheese fries and burger. MMMMMM....delicous. But, not a good thing to eat before…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Reina L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Eleanor! Everything I've ever eaten here is really good. My personal reasons for loving Pete's
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. The burger wasn't even warm when it was served, but it was quite large. Ordered medium rare, though it was prepared more on the rare side. Sounds like I should have tried the fries, I had salad…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kacey K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great Grilled Cheese and tomato soup. YUM! We like to sit outside with the dog. Close to home and you never have to wait too long for service. Downtown sure beats hollywood for a sunday morning…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rose G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Here's the deal. I've lived and wined and dined in NY and if you have too, you might understand what I'm talking about. Last night in the shittiest rainy day CA has seen in a year, a few friends and I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love love LOVE this place. I love the food, love the service, the bathrooms are pretty, the place itself is just gorgeous. The food here is top notch. I am so happy that I went to a party here,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rell E.

4.0 of 5 stars. MMMMMMMMMMMMM I can never come here WITHOUT ordering the cheddar bacon fries. I always hear that the bleu cheese fries are the best, but I can never bring myself to order bleu cheese, anywhere, in…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Fantastic Food!

It has only been about 3 weeks since I was first introduced to Pete's and have been hooked ever since! I've been there about 4 times so far and I love everything that I've tried thus far. The restaurant has a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really couldn't believe I'd never been here after our meal the other night. So, it's a little pricey for "American" food, but what ISN'T a little pricey in LA? Anyway, I had 2 things that included…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Abby A.

3.0 of 5 stars. As part of "The Great Burger Quest", my dining group's next visit took us to Pete's Caf for the Hellman Burger, named after the founder of a historic building across the street from Pete's. The month…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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good for drinks

i like coming here for cocktails. the patio is nice, and you can usually sit outside for just drinks once the food service has stopped or is slowing up. i must confess, i've not eaten here in years. i recall...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is very convenient to find, right on the corner of 4th & Main. Find parking on the street, however, don't venture too far... Skid Row is closer than you think. I think this place is great…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Terrible customer service

I DO NOT RECOMMEND this restaurant at all, as the SERVICE IS ATROCIOUS. Not sure if they are UNDERSTAFFED or INCOMPETENT but maybe both. The first time I went with 12 people from my office and we waited to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shahboz K.

4.0 of 5 stars. At First I was like What the Hell? It tries to look so fancy. I wanted to ask the owner if he knew that he was in the middle of Skid Row. Then I applauded his ability to bring beauty in such a crappy…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kunney T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I heard a lot about their bleu cheese fries but I stlll didn't get a chance to try them. Instead, I tried the seared ahi tuna salad, per the suggestion of my friend who works there. Maybe I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Raymond M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Bar food akin to restaurants with Brewing Company in their name. They dress up their food and add colorful descriptions but it's like putting a silk hat on a pig. Pete's is a restaurant with mediocre…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fries, patatas fritas, pomme frittes, chips. The sociological significance of Pete's Cafe & Bar has already been overanalyzed. The process of gentrification Old Bank District is now just another…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Deborah K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm only giving this three stars because everyone else seemed to enjoy their food. And the mac and cheese was supposedly good. And the table bread was addictive. Ok. Those were the highlights of the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shauna D.

3.0 of 5 stars. When I reviewed the menu online, two things stood out to me; the crispy oyster spoons and the pork chop. Generally, the menu is my sort of place. Any place that serves chops, steaks, short ribs and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Salacious D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Perfect compliment to the Edison letdown! The cutest girl working there went wild at my dress (hell, YES), quick seating, delicious food, perfect wine recommendation by the waiter, decent prices, NO…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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great historical venue

Very interesting historical building. Great atmosphere, good wait staff, and great food. The eats and drinks are a bit overpriced so don't plan on an economical night.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hiro A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Service...mediocre. Food...pretty good. The ambiance...nice. The overall experience there was better than average, nothing less nothing more. The highlight of my experience at Pete's was the Bleu…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen J.

3.0 of 5 stars. So, I went in again last night. I just love the decor of the place, and was SO craving Blue Cheese French Fries. So we arrive, and there is a bit of a wait, which I thought was odd being a sunday,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by hen a.

4.0 of 5 stars. sports bar 'n' restaurant..$five valet parking, but finding superstar street parking up front....large flat screens...observing a messy 27-24 usc victory played at washington...a saturday night of the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by belinda n.

3.0 of 5 stars. 1 star for the blue cheese fries 1 star for cute puppies on leashes flapping around the Old Bank District
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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Great late nice place

We love Pete's amd go there regularly- especially later at night when many places start to close the kitchen. I'm generally not a fan of blue cheese, but the blue cheese fries are fantastic! The velvet cosmo...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carlos S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pete's is a great place if you have time to relax! I typically find myself heading over to this downtown eatery during lunch with my co-workers. I highly recommend anything with cheese on it (i.e.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maureen W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Took some recommendations from Yelpers and the hubby and I headed to Pete's before seeing Avenue Q. It was a Tuesday so I can't say the place was happening exactly...the bar was packed, the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by reg t.

3.0 of 5 stars. Familiarity is the big draw at Pete's. It's just a comfortable place to end up when you're downtown. However, other than the setting, it's fairly lackluster. Here's the breakdown. 4 stars for the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ericka L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I think what rankles me about this place is probably the fact that I never feel exactly welcomed when I'm there. There's no element of warmth or friendliness to the service. It seems as though they…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was very impressed by all aspects of this restaurant. The food was delicious. I had the Veggie Burger with regular fries.. but was able to try the amazingly cheesey Mac n' Cheese, the sweet and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Guillermo O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I dig this place. I used to live in downtown about 10 years ago and beleive me this corner was a dump. not that there is much to jump up and down about now, but it's a lot more gentrified thats for…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. i like pete's. it has good food, under $10 drinks, and awesome french fries. it's a nice option to have in downtown la, a quasi upscale but local eats kind of place. i think some items are definitely…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by bradford k.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pete's Cafe is great for brunch on a sunday morning with friends, and a glass of wine or beer. i like the patio space. the dinner menu has gone south with the hellman burger coming out not as great…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Reyna A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food, great space, great vibe day and night. If you're a french fry fan, Pete's delivers with several yummy french fry options. The mac-n-cheese is so gluttonous and heavenly. And their…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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BAD SERVICE BAD FOOD

don't waste your money here..unless you don't mind eating a $12 bread burger and deal with a pretentious staff. don't be fooled by the nice patio :)
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica F.

4.0 of 5 stars. One word Nummilicious
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tuesday night my boyfriend and I ate at Pete's and I have to say, it was an incredible experience. I had the steak with blue cheese fries and a dirty martini with blue cheese olives, both…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by fran d.

4.0 of 5 stars. if you're a fan of all things east coast: ambiance, food, decor. this place has it. there is a restaurant section, bar section and an outside patio, each one seemingly blending into one another.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007