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Aoc

The Open View

a.o.c. in Los Angeles is a four star Californian restaurant. This is a great place. Find this mildly expensive restaurant in the Third Street area. It's been awarded the 10 Best LA Wine Bars and Fodors Choice awards. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a hip atmosphere. This place features private rooms and fine wines.

Expert Reviews of Aoc

Citysearch | Lucques duo Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne's stylish wine bar remains an iconic L.A. destination for food and fashion.

This chic dining room is all about subdued modern stylings in beige and white--the action peaks at the bustling wine bar, where a handsome Hollywood crowd flirts and buzzes. Those seeking refuge from the scene...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/17/2007
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New York Times

this trendy spot will undoubtedly have staying power. it's dominated by a long, candle-laden wine bar serving more than 50 vintages by the glass. there's also an l.a. rarity, a charcuterie bar...
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Fodor's

amazing food, and friendly, non-snobby service. make a reservation: it gets packed. great for a special dinner, or just to stop in and taste some wine at the bar...
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TripAdvisor

outstanding. joined a friend here last friday night for a couple glasses of wine and light supper. no.....
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AOL CityGuide

a small taste of french perfection...
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Gayot

the latest delicious creation from l.a.is culinary dream team of restaurateur caroline styne and chef suzanne goin, a.o.c. is a bustling, upscale wine bar that has created quite a stir. it appeals to folks...
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User Reviews of Aoc

Yelp.com Review - by Tracy Z.

3 of 5 stars. It sort of kills me to write this because of all the gushy fangurling about this place from both friends and the internet. But alas, friday night at AOC was like a game of blindfolded darts. HITS: the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie A.

5 of 5 stars. Holy cow. My friend brought me here for my birthday. She knows her food and wine! It's a posh wine and cheese bar. Large wine selection, cheese, and tapas. It's very pricy, but so good! Servers were…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grand C.

4 of 5 stars. Tapas was good! Food was tasty and atmosphere was nice. The dishes are small but tasty. Good selection on wines, cheeses, entrees, and appetizers. The only bad side was the electricity went out…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by thomas k.

5 of 5 stars. suzanne goin is my favortie chef is town. and every time i go it's great fun to try the glasses of wine sitting at the bar. definitely more fun than sitting at the tables. the food palate isn't one or…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark Z.

5 of 5 stars. The best part was the service. Lacked the pretentiousness of most $$$ restaurants in LA. The rabbit was dry, but overall the food was excellent. Highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug R.

3 of 5 stars. Had dinner there last Saturday night. 7pm reservation the place was packed. Had table upstairs outside, was a great location. First the positive, the location as I said was excellent, the wine was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chloe C.

4 of 5 stars. My assistant and I planned to have happy hour at AOC and then dinner someplace else. However, the combination of hunger, plenty of good wines, small "tapas style" portions equals to us being drunk…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sandi s.

5 of 5 stars. So like, I don't knowwwww. I thought this place was super duper neat-o.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin L.

5 of 5 stars. Although he stated that he just wanted to take me out for a nice dinner because he wanted me to have a good impression of LA from the brief stop that I made for his med school graduation, I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ms. Piggie e.

3 of 5 stars. I think we may have come here on an off night. My bf and I shared about 5-6 dishes with a dessert and had the server pair the wines for us. Unfortunately, the food was unmemorable and no one dish…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by s o.

5 of 5 stars. Hands down favorite restaurant in LA. My husband took me here on our first date and who wouldve known that we would end up coming her weekly and sometimes bi-weekly....... (ok and sometimes 3) We know…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy L.

5 of 5 stars. Very clean, simple, and modern decor and very intimate, with an astounding wines by the glass selection. I was more interested in the food offerings of the restaurant , however, and we got right into…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim D.

5 of 5 stars. I love to eat at Chef Suzanne Goin's restaurants; market-fresh, seasonal ingredients, lots of small plates and charcuterie! Sometimes I can just focus on the menu and forget that I'm on a tragically…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott W.

4 of 5 stars. The atmosphere was pretty cool. Very modern without trying too hard. I mean, this is where everything happens, right? The food was pretty good. I tried the chicken liver first, which was decent. I was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Desiree G. G.

5 of 5 stars. YES PLEASE! This was my early birthday dinner surprise- and I couldn't have been more pleased! Good service, nice decor, fantastic food, extensive wine list, and a really great night! We had 2 carafes…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alona I.

4 of 5 stars. Wow! Just reading everyone else's reviews makes me want to go back for more. I had the pleasure of having a lovely dinner at AOC this past week. At the moment you walk in you feel the sophistication…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice W.

5 of 5 stars. This is one of my FAVORITE restaurants in LA. The wine list is extensive and the food is excellent. The menu is small-plates so it's great for sharing! The chefs use seasonal ingredients so the menu…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brenden D.

4 of 5 stars. I was treated to a wonderful evening at AOC, I was kind of scared of the look of the place from the first floor, but thankfully we had a table upstairs in the patio upstairs that seemed more relaxed…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by eldad b.

5 of 5 stars. Came here with a few friends for some wine and tapas. Really nice decor, great service, and of course a great menu. We had a cheese plate that we let the server pick us out some cheeses, and a few…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne L.

4 of 5 stars. Little Plates Big Flavor. I've been to AOC many times since it opened a few years ago and it never dissapoints. The owner and head Chef, Suzanne Goin, is one of my favorites. Her first restaurant…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linh V.

4 of 5 stars. At first glance, AOC seemed to be a small, place...that was before our hostess guided us through the restaurant and up the stairs to our table, which was in the patio section. Atm and decor is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia Y.

5 of 5 stars. Looooved It! I came down to L.A. to take my BFF/adopted sister out for a birthday weekend. We had an absolute blast here at AOC.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellsworth A.

4 of 5 stars. Was a little worried this place wouldn't live up to the hype but it did not disappoint at any measure. Came here in a group of 5 and ordered 11 plates, 2 cheeses, 2 bottles of wine and dessert and it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by FoodSlut ..

5 of 5 stars. Wanna know a way to lower your chances of divorce in America? Come here once a month. Simple as that.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by matty c.

1 of 5 stars. BIG disappointment. I had wanted to try this restaurant for such a long time and had huge expectations from all the great reviews I've read. Everything came in incredibly small portions and it was…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Moxie P.

4 of 5 stars. I've been to a lot of really nice, expensive restaurants, especially in San Francisco back when I worked in consulting and had a fat expense account, but the restaurants in L.A. rarely live up to the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly M.

4 of 5 stars. The experience at A.O.C. proves that great wine, fantastic food, superb decor, and fine service all go hand-in-hand. Throw in the fact that A.O.C. is also a trendy place without an attitude, and you…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by liz d.

5 of 5 stars. Both times I've eaten here, the service has been excellent. The menu is full, full, full of whatever is in season and the dishes are perfect for sharing. I also love how Suzanne Goin manages to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daphne T.

3 of 5 stars. It's like movies during Oscar season. If you wait too long, the hype and build-up never matches up to the experience itself. My friends were talking up this place since last year, I had to try it. I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

4 of 5 stars. An exquisite and memorable dining experience was had at AOC. I like a menu to have a mixture of foods I know and foods I have never tried. I like a restaurant to have a mixture of feelings throughout…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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dining at 'restoration hardware'

we don't get how your site gave this place a 5-star rating! upon your site's recommendation, we went there for valentine's dinner. not only did the place look and feel like 'restoration hardware' (w/ the same...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey J.

4 of 5 stars. The AOC dining experience isn't quite like any other I've had. I am not in the habit of spending hundreds of dollars on dinners each weekend (and it's easy to do here, especially if the vino is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Really delicious plates, great service

Went with a big group (made reservations for the back patio). They seated us within 10-15 minutes. Nice table, great service. The portions are small - but, hey it's tapas style. Every bite was wonderful. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lenny L.

4 of 5 stars. I really thought AOC was a great place to chill. I enjoyed two bottles of wine while having some steak. We also had the five cheese, along with mushrooms, lamb, lobster and squid.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by KS P.

4 of 5 stars. I like reading about what other people ordered over the course of the night, so I've structured my short review in this fashion. Delicious meal, just 3 items, out of 11, that I wouldn't order again:…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marina S.

4 of 5 stars. I love tapas. I came here with a friend without a reservation and we were able to get seats at the bar immediately so that was nice. The bartender was very helpful with the wine selection. I can't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Wonderful cheese bar experience!!!

Been there at least half a dozen times and it never dissapoints. Our first experience was w/ no reservations on a weekday. We waited for a while for things to open up at the main bar, then the cheese bar had...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen P.

3 of 5 stars. Great wine selection, but it's a bit salty for my taste. Doesn't compare to Orris.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Awesome Food & Atmosphere

A.O.C is an awesome date place! The food is terrific, the wine list is...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa C.

5 of 5 stars. The lamb was cooked perfectly... more of a review to follow later.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by becca n.

4 of 5 stars. cozy, reasonably priced and not over-hyped. good portions (for tapas) and great extensive selection of wine and cheeses. chanterelles in cream sauce - that was the highlight of my meal.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin W.

5 of 5 stars. My hubby had made reservations for their Valentine's night, but I had to work, so we rescheduled for Saturday after a matinee of Wicked. We had a lovely time at AOC- I am not a wine connoisseur, but…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris K.

4 of 5 stars. I have to admit, my expectations weren't fully met at A.O.C. but looking back I don't think it was possible anyway. The bacon wrapped dates, however, did live up to the hype and I didn't even know I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jane l.

4 of 5 stars. The bacon wrapped dates looks like big rat turds but taste like God's teardrops. The salads are light and tasty. Excellent wine list. Ambiance is not stuffy but feels like its still a special…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arthur K.

5 of 5 stars. After coming here twice, I can see why this was voted by Zagat as the second most popular restaurant in LA. Definitely one of my key favorites since I started living here. The food here is tapas…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ken k.

4 of 5 stars. Great place for wine and little plates to share! There are over 50 wines on tap at the bar! Food is great and would recommend the Dates wrap in bacon and the fried tetilla cheese. Great cheese and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jen s.

4 of 5 stars. super good. great atmosphere. highlights of my meal:
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andi S.

5 of 5 stars. This is seriously one of my favorite restaurants in LA. Atmosphere - A- Upstairs is romantic, downstairs is sceney, the bar, warm and inviting.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy S.

4 of 5 stars. Come on, 148 reviews in. What hasn't been said about this place? The food is on point, the wine list is the top of the line thanks to the cutting edge bottle technology that the restaurant boasts…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Great for a Special Dinner Out

If you one to save up for a special meal out, this is a great place to look forward to. My sister took me here to celebrate my birthday while visiting L.A. and it was such a treat for us (we don't dine...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelsee H.

4 of 5 stars. After receiving a generous gift certificate to AOC from his boss, my husband treated me to dinner here tonight. As I walked in I immediately liked the atmosphere: dark woods, very clean & simple,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michele B.

5 of 5 stars. You never have to ask me twice if I want to go to AOC. It's always an enthusiastic "yes" before you even get the "C" out. The food and service here are both excellent. The wait staff is so…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

5 of 5 stars. Another phenomenal meal, another incredibly romantic space...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Excellent Tapas

The tapas here are amazing. The environment is great for both group dining and couples dining. Servers are friendly and helpful, I highly recommend this restaurant as it is a awesome place for good food and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron C.

5 of 5 stars. Great place for wine and cheese, they always have a fantastic cheese selection. The small plates are amazing as well, it helps to come with a bigger group so that you can order and sample all the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny C.

5 of 5 stars. What a way to start a relationship by taking her to A.O.C. Literally its been all down hill since, because the experience at A.O.C. was near perfect. Its been almost a year since we went but it still…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carly A.

5 of 5 stars. I had a late night dinner here a couple of years ago, and it was a very satisfying experience. The upstairs dining area is warm, cozy, and the noises from the bar downstairs are muffled (it sort of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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My favorite place to go!!!

What is there to complain about??!! The food is FANTASTIC (The cheeses... OMG... The cheeses!!!) The wine is both reasonable and eclectic... The servers and bartenders are smart and sassy... The hostesses are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Noelle M.

4 of 5 stars. This was an interesting experience to say the least. I had dinner with an Ex I hadn't seen in 5 years and hadn't really spoken to except for saying "leave me alone" in almost as many years too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin L.

5 of 5 stars. I'm not sure how much more I can add to all the raves about AOC. This is a phenomenal restaurant! In fact, I'd say it's my favorite place to dine in Los Angeles at the moment. For me it's a bit of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Syn L.

3 of 5 stars. Wow such high reviews here...maybe on my night, our waiter didn't make the best suggestion on the dishes or the wine, so I thought the food was just average, the space felt cramped, and the service…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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I love this place

The negative reviews truly are a surprise to me. I've gone to AOC several times and never have gotten poor service. The NYE package seemed kinda lame since this was their first year doing it and even the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jennifer h.

4 of 5 stars. I went to A.O.C. last night for a late dinner. It was still packed when we arrived past 9p so I knew it couldn't be bad. They seated us upstairs which is very private. If you're with a group, I suggest…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nan N.

4 of 5 stars. The food here is solid. We tried the sea bass, braised chicken, oxtail pie, and the legendary bacon-wrapped-dates. Each of the dishes had depth of flavor, some with nice subtlety. I generally love…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by C S.

5 of 5 stars. Had a date night here and what I thought? Delicious. The servers were very helpful with cheese selection and I think I would've been content with just that little cheese plate. We ordered several other…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Foster K.

5 of 5 stars. AOC is very pricey, but at least you feel like you are getting some quality food and wine for your money. We were seated at a large table upstairs, which I would recommend requesting if you have a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by L C.

4 of 5 stars. If you want a fancy meal, then this is the restaurant to go to. Amazing wine selection, very tasty tapas, and well-designed interiors. The service is always excellent and the staff make excellent…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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WORST NEW YEARS DINNER EVER!

We went as a party of four to AOC to celebrate New Years Eve this year 2007/08, as we have in the past years. This year we went with two vegetarians. I called 3 times to note that we had two vegetarians in our...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica L.

5 of 5 stars. My advice is to sit at the wine bar. great service and GREAT wine. Do not miss the pasta with the squid ink, it is really delicious. Even the cauliflower is amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott Y.

5 of 5 stars. One of my favorite restaurants in LA. The savory brioche "french toast" with prosciutto, gruyre and egg is always good and the proscuitto wrapped figs are so tasty you won't remember how many you…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime B.

4 of 5 stars. We came here right after having watched "I Am Legend" with Will Smith. What a disturbing flick. Very well done. Not your usual feel-good-Will-Smith-will-make-everything-okay movie. But still, well…
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Remy O.

5 of 5 stars. When food tastes this good and when I'm in a group that I'm not very close with, I have to conceal the outpour of emotion that would otherwise ensue. Since I was in such a group, this dinner was…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon M.

5 of 5 stars. The first time I visited AOC I was in food bliss, but somehow never got around to the review. I must have gotten distracted by the confusion and ensuing discussion over which Olsen twin we spotted…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet C.

4 of 5 stars. I love tapas! A.O.C. was pretty good. I know that they are the ones who started the dates wrapped in bacon, however, I found them to be on the salty side and quite small. I'd much rather prefer the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caleb B.

5 of 5 stars. I don't think it's too much to ask to have A.O.C. cover their seats in plastic. Really guys, not all of us Yelpers have an unlimited regulation of sexual release. The food is just a little too good.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian W.

4 of 5 stars. the dates wrapped in bacon = addictive. my friend asked if they could be brought in a cereal bowl, and I am pretty sure he would have ate the whole thing. the prosciutto was amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane K.

4 of 5 stars. The selection of wine is good, but not THAT intensive. Ive been to wine bars that have impressed me, this one however wasn't all that much. My friend and I sat at the bar, had a few glasses of wine…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by O O.

5 of 5 stars. One of the best restaurants in LA. Really good food with an unpretentious vibe. I cannot live without their dates stuffed with parmesan cheese and wrapped in bacon. I think there were rumors that this…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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OVERALL SATISFIED

I HAD MADE A PREVIOUS RESERVATION AT AOC FOR MY BOSS, SO I DECIDED TO CHECK IT OUT FOR MY BDAY. FINDING IT WASN'T HARD. I FELT A SNOOTY VIBE WHEN I WALKED IN WITH THE PATRONS STARING AT US, BUT THE HOSTESS...