Citizen Smith Hollywood Suite 1007 Reviews
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- The Best Birthday Experience Bar None
Read More On Citysearch Elizabeth Mint 5/18/2010 - Tasteless and Uninviting.
Citizen Smith is a poorly managed establishment and the cuisine is hit-or-miss, but mostly a miss. The website of Citizen Smith claims, and I quote, "The unique ambiance and friendly atmosphere provides an inviting place for everyone to enjoy." There is a very unique ambiance, yet, quite to the contrary of their claim, Citizen Smith does not have a friendly atmosphere, nor does it prove inviting ...
Read More On Citysearch Luger 2/14/2010 - cool spot for a disent pricei like the setting food was amazing and good serves
Read More On Citysearch rose 32 12/8/2009 - GET ON THE GUESTLIST!TO GET ON THE GUESTLIST FOR CITIZEN SMITH ON FRIDAY NIGHTS SEND NAME PLUS NUMBER OF GUESTS TO 310-927-8370 OR DREAMTEAMLA@GMAILCOM TO RECEIVE A GUESTLIST CONFIRMATION! OR VISIT THEDREAMTEAMLACOM TO SIGN UP FOR THE GUESTLIST AND TO VIEW OUR WEEKLY EVENTS IN HOLLYWOOD!
Read More On Citysearch DREAM TEAM ENTERTAINMENT 12/7/2009 - GREAT FOOD, GREAT VIBE, GREAT FUN!Just went here for the first time! I guess it is just starting to get very popular. I was unsure of what to expect, but immediately after walking in I knew this would be one of my new favorite spots. We arrived around 11 with a promoter so getting in wasn't a problem. The bouncer was very nice, and politely let us in. Refreshing to find in Hollywood. I can tell you that it is better to arrive ear...
Read More On Citysearch AustinSteve 11/22/2009 - Better Burger!!
The decor is so cool..candles everywhere. Chic casual..not snooty. Music and crowd was fun. I ordered the better burger and it was amazing! Great little find in Hollywood.....love it!
Read More On Citysearch TaylorB 6/23/2009 - Ambiance
Just took some friends from out of town and I was not happy with the food experience this time.
Won't be back.
:(
Read More On Citysearch Terrance99 5/16/2009 - excellentMy mother and i went during the day to have a quick bite to eat. the service was excellent, and the food was even better. I had the BBQ chicken sandwhich and my mom had the pan seared salmon. To make the experience even more enjoyable, our waitress was very accomodating.
Read More On Citysearch jamiecostanzo 1/28/2009 - My favorite restaurant in Los AngelesGreat atmosphere! You could look at the walls all day and find new details every visit. Just a super cool venue and the food matches the first impression. They have huge salads and delicious macaroni and cheese. I hear they are oppressively busy at night, but it's often quiet at lunch. Definitely my first choice in Hollywood!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/2/2009 - Understated but great atmosphere and service. Virgin Atlantic says it is a Top 20 Eaterie in LA!!Well. Citizen Smith is very chilled, quite understated but is a great place for a date. Pre going out cocktails at the bar works too. In the evening it is candle lit and has a lovely vibe. I heard about it when i flew Virgin Atlantic. It is listed in their Top 20 places to go to eat in LA .... and i agree! Remember to book incase you have to queue ....
Read More On Citysearch ECS76 11/8/2008 - Chilled at lunch time, hot at night time!!This place is really cool. Good menu, rocking desserts and good vibe. Good value and they have special Monday and Tuesday night bargains - i think they have a special 50% off wines or something. DEF reccommend this place.
Read More On Citysearch WSD74 11/8/2008 - Citizen SmithTrendy-chic. Cool enough, though packed with scenesters. We were too late for the regular menu, and got stuck with macaroni and cheese. Mojitos were 'eh'... Maybe we'll go back to try some of the 'real' food. My boyfriend installed the sound system there...so it ROCKS! ;}
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/3/2008 - Great spot for lunch, a far superior alternative to the fast food franchises and pizza joints surrounding itA really beautiful location in what was once the rundown part of town. I had the ahi tuna salad and thought it was as good as any I had ever had, really fresh fish and not too drowned in dressing, altogether a great healthy lunch. The restaurant itself is far more glamorous than the run down buildings surrounding it would imply and being there made me think I was somewhere much more exotic tha...
Read More On Citysearch LynneYoung 7/26/2008 - Really fun experienceI was here recently for a party, and the layout of the place was awesome. There's a full back patio that opens up and you can fit quite a few people back there. Anyway, the food was really what made it worth it. It's a little expensive so I wasn't able to try all the wines they offer, and I didn't get the filet (i'm big fan of filet) but I did get the mac and cheese (As was suggested on here) an...
Read More On Citysearch Greulsd 7/25/2008 - Great food, hip atmosphereI would like to give this place 4 1/2 stars as I like it a lot. A lot of things are great about it and rather than go on about those things I'll touch on what I'm not thrilled about. I felt the lighting was a little dim and the music a bit low. The menu seems to lack a real identity which I kind of like because it gives you a variety but there is definitely no central local or theme to it. The se...
Read More On Citysearch CSquelch 7/25/2008 - Great dinner date spotI love this place. The food the ambiance the staff. Everything about my experience here was amazing. I was skeptical to come as I don't travel to Hollywood a lot but once i walked into this place I felt like I was in a whole different city. The cow hides on the walls, the big gaudy chandeliers and the rustic metals surrounded by brick walls. This whole place looked like something from the midwest...
Read More On Citysearch hwoodpopart 7/25/2008 - Great vibe and great dessertsThis place is gorgeous. Desserts are stunning. Vibe is good with good music. I always have a great evening there and they do these deals on mondays and i think tuesdays where you gt 50% of the food or wine depending on the day.
Read More On Citysearch wsd95 7/25/2008 - Love ItFinally went back after six months... It's the kind of place you forget how much you like it until you go back. I would have given it a five but the apps were fast and the food was a bit slow. No biggie, 20 minutes or so - the server (hot little brunette) told me their was a new chef in training, so whatever. I LOVE the citris shrimp! Maybe a bit slow but I thought the food was actually bette...
Read More On Citysearch BradleyWilson 7/25/2008 - never got our food...I came here with a friend a couple weeks ago. Granted, it was a friday night, and was starting to get busy, however, the server took a long time in greeting us. When we got our drinks, there was a mysterious object floating in it, the server was MIA, so we had to go up to the bar and ask for another one. we ordered an appetizer and our main dishes, the appetizer came out, but the dinner never ...
Read More On Citysearch parlabear 7/20/2008 - Nice date spotThe food is good...EXCEPT this gross gritz/rice pudding/baby food this that comes on the salmon plate. It's grossssssss. But other then the gross gritz/rice pudding/baby food, everything else is good to eat. I would have to say that the food is just ok, but it's a great date spot. The music made me and my friend very sleepy~ soothing,..I guess good music for those on a date...i dunno but the musi...
Read More On Citysearch applesandy2 5/10/2008 - Great food, good service, beautiful decorI have visited this place a few times in the past and sat at the bar with girlfriends. We usually ordered apps, but I had never eaten dinner here until recently. I made a reservation (since the reviews said I ought to) and when I got there we were told our table would be ready in ten more minutes. We were fine with the wait but even so the manager, bought us a drink as apology, which was apprecia...
Read More On Citysearch bluebug83 4/11/2008 - What a disaster... What is all the fuss about?so i picked this restaurant for a business diner... we had to wait 15 - 20 minutes to get a waiter.
My business partner orders fish... and he gets a filet mignon (i have to say they offered desert on the house for the wait).
if this is what you get on week day, i cannot imagine what it's like Friday/Saturday.
BTW the food was good. The service could be better
Read More On Citysearch mdaoudi 4/3/2008 - Decent Hollywood JointAs tends to be the case, it's crowded and ovepriced. But the food ain't half bad and, if you like looking at pretty people they're usually there in force on the weekends.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 3/21/2008 - Great Vibe, even better foodThis place is SO cool!! I loved the music and the vibe, but I was even more impressed when the food came... We ordered a table full of appetizers and everything was so good!! We got the Nachos, which is more like a big flat mexican crispy pizza, Onion Ring Tower, Chicken Strips, Sliders Hamburgers, and last but certainly not least, the tastiest Macaroni and Cheese I have ever had... I will defin...
Read More On Citysearch kickasschix 2/22/2008 - Great placeThis place is first class. Awesome atmosphere with really high ceilings, dark colors, candles, kinda goth I guess...
The bar is huge and the bartenders are fast. They have a restaurant in the back that is supposedly really nice, I just went for drinks.
Pretty hip crowd and very cool bouncers....not those guys that give you a hard time. It's a great place to go without having to deal with...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 2/22/2008 - The best hang in Los AngelesThe BEST food, atmosphere, music and ambience EVER!!! Very friendly staff, melt in your mouth filet, awesome Citrus Shrimop, and the best Mac'n'cheeze I have ever eaten (I add bacon, it is to DIE for!!)!! Great DJ's, playing rock'n'roll music, but quiet enough that you can actually have a conversation... I have celebrated my birthday at Citizen Smith for the last 2 years... My absolute favorite r...
Read More On Citysearch foodie1971 2/20/2008 - Great Space and Interesting Cocktails; Service Needs ImprovingCitizen Smith is a rather trendy restaurant with a classy, gothic vibe. The interior is filled with dark woods, wrought iron details, leather booths accented with pony-hair wall coverings, chandeliers, mirrors- it's quite a visual extravaganza, yet somehow seems to work all together. The two main focal points appear to be the impressive and well-stocked bar and the glass back wall which opens int...
Read More On Citysearch martinikitty13 2/5/2008 - Best Burgers and music that's always perfectI don't know why this place gets bad reviews! I haven't tried the whole menu but their burgers and steak are alone worth the visit! Then there's the music. It's always perfect! Chill on Sunday nights, rocking on Thurs-Sat night -- perfect.
This is my favorite spot in Hollywood for a Burger and great ambiance. I also love chilling there Sunday nights when there's few people, the music is m...
Read More On Citysearch MiamiChica 2/4/2008 - best place in hollywood, period.I agree with the reviewer below, the place gets a tottally undeserved bad rap. WTF? It is without a doubt, the most gorgeous space PERIOD in the entire hollywood area, the staff is sultry and polite, the food is great and they throw a great party. Thank god the management understands how to create a good vibe, because it would be easy to ruin it with top 40 nonsense. there is no where else i know...
Read More On Citysearch sdafdsfaf 2/4/2008 - Great food, Best on the weekends...I was at Citizen for a closed event and liked the space and the tray service so I opted to take some friends there for dinner and drinks. Although the music was a bit loud at times, I found the dim lighting to be mood setting and the food was as good as I remember. I had a great female server that was really sweet and attentive and had no problems with the bar. Really, aside from the fact that th...
Read More On Citysearch me4you 1/9/2008 - A total disappointment...Ever since this place opened, I've been reading glowing reviews about it. I finally decided to try it out this past weekend and it was DISAPPOINTING. We were seated in a corner by the kitchen when there was room all around the main dining area, our server took a good 20 minutes before coming to greet us, the ENTIRE staff (I'm talking hostess, servers, DJ, bartender, and MANAGERS) were gathered ...
Read More On Citysearch veeveeun 12/16/2007 - Good food for the most part, but busyBeen here a few times and it's usually pretty busy. Yes, the mac-and-cheese is good (you can get it w/ or w/o jalapeno) and the entrees are what i call upscale comfort classics. The loungey music is courtesy of the iBook DJ near the bar and you can usually spot a few cougars in the crowd. The lighting is VERY dim, but you can tell the decor is really cool -- vaulted ceilings, cool wall treatments...
Read More On Citysearch marpop 11/29/2007 - No service, No returnWe went last Sat. night before going to the theater, we had 6:00 pm reservations. We arrived at 6:05 and the hostess was chatting with a lady, and after a few minutes, sat her at a table. She then disapeared for a full 5 minutes leaving me standing there. The place was virtually empty with only one booth and several bar seats occupied.
She proceeded to seat us at a banquette which was lit...
Read More On Citysearch lpress6421 10/30/2007 - great place for romantic dinner...My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary and we chose to start the evening with dinner at Citizen Smith based on a review a friend had given us. We did not make a reservation and were able to walk right in, which was nice. Also, when asked if we had been there before we told the hostess we had not and that we were there for our anniversary. Perhaps, because we told her why we were the...
Read More On Citysearch jackyk143 10/18/2007 - Very sultry, great food, couldn't ask for a better evening!!!!Went to Citizen Smith for dinner with my girls last Saturday night. First of all, the inside of the restaurant was sultry! I would use another 's' word, but this site won't let me! The food was perfect and the waiter was HOT! Which is always a plus! We had such a brilliant time that we ended up heading to the bar after dinner to hang out. A DJ, don't know his name, was rocking out and the bartend...
Read More On Citysearch andygirl143 9/21/2007 - Fun atmosphere, don't go for the food, music waaay too loudWe went to Citizen Smith for a friend's birthday. We were seated on the outside patio, but in the corner next to either the dumpster or storage section. It smelled very bad - like bleach, but the staff brought out some incense to cover the smell.
Food: I got the panko crusted tuna w/ mashed potatoes. I liked it a lot as the sauce was very tasty. I also tasted the ham pizza (pretty good, thin cr...
Read More On Citysearch yellowbear 9/16/2007 - It was a dark and stormy night, and she stood in the door way...After several failed attempts to B&T it, and my open table account under probation.... for cancellations.. this is how it went... I changed my reservation twice during prime time on a saturday night, they were very accomodating and did so with out hoop lah, the door man was charming and funny, the hostess was quick on her feet and with her smile we were seating right away and our server was there...
Read More On Citysearch georgie_porgie 8/12/2007 - Had a great experience! Highly recommend, especially for a night out on the town!I made a reservation for a Saturday night for my 6 girlfriends and I and the minute we walked into the restaurant we were impressed with the decor. Very lush. We were seated in a booth that put us right in the mix of the restaurant, yet we could still hear eachother and did not feel drowned out by the crowd or music. I hear the restaurant is under new ownership and it shows. Very attentive servic...
Read More On Citysearch jessizzle 8/2/2007 - Great scene good for large partiesFor my boyfriend's birthday we decided to dine @ Citizen Smith. Our group consisted of 8 of us. The server was kind and attentive. Patient to explain our queries about the menu ( as a server should but he was just nice) One of our friends brought 2 bottles of a Syrah blend and a fabulous Pinot Noir. Normally the corkage fee is $25....the sweetie pie server waived the fee because we explained we w...
Read More On Citysearch sarahlane15 7/21/2007 - Citizen Smith or is it?The first time my girlfriend and I went the service was nice and we thought it was fine so we figued we would return with some friends. Things were different and strange. We are not quibblers about price but the wine list was minimal and expensive. The food was also minimal and expensive. Bread usually a free treat was not and we later found out the bottled water was ten bucks a pop...needless to...
Read More On Citysearch alexalva 7/12/2007 - neighborhood surpriseI work in the neighborhood and had never even realized Citizen Smith was practically next door--it's all curtained, no signs (guess that's Hollywood for ya), never saw anyone go in or out during the day. Anyway, my friend from work suggested we try it out one evening and--to my surprise--not what I expected at all! I'd heard of a crazy club vibe, hollywood types sliming up every corner (and, to...
Read More On Citysearch koalalvr 5/25/2007 - OSL. --Off the list--had its day and now its overI use to go to Citizen Smith when it was popular and liked that it was buzzy and found fun in the mac and cheese. Seemed to be a thing at the time--all this fun comfort food.
Well Citizen Smith has changed. I went there with my boyfriend on Thursday night. You would expect it to be busy but it was really dead. I can't belive we actually called to tell them we were running late. My boyfriend o...
Read More On Citysearch ny2lafoodie 5/11/2007 - Outstanding SteaksBorn and raised in the Midwest I know a great steak when I taste one, and the filet mignon I had at Citizen Smith was thick, juicy, flavorful, and without doubt, a supurb cut of prime (properly aged) beef. Prepared exactly the way I ordered, along with the chef's marvelous wine reduction, it was a dinner I talked about for weeks. Our server helped me pair it with a wonderful cabernet and I was se...
Read More On Citysearch hollywoodmolly 4/17/2007 - AWESOME EXPERIENCEFor such a controversial place I absolutely adored this restaurant!!!!! What a beautiful interior, attractive , friendly and courteous staff, and the food was incredible. No flavor?? You guys must be joking. My husband and I brought 2 very close friends from back east, we all loved the BBQ shrimp , the cedar plank salmon was cooked to perfectionj. My husband had the filet and remarked it was one ...
Read More On Citysearch k24jones 4/16/2007 - YUMMY FOOD!!!My finace and I ate at Citizen Smith for the first time Sat night and had the MOST TASTY dinner that I can remember in years!!! I had the lobster linguine; smothered in a flavorful fresh buttery sauce. It was heaven in my mouth. I was sad I couldn't finish the whole thing and lobster doesn't go home in a doggy bag well. So my boyfriend finished it for me, after licking his plate from his steak he...
Read More On Citysearch jhamin 4/16/2007 - Best food aroundMy friends were visiting here from Chicago and I'm from Arizona. We went to LA for a few days and wanted to eat at a great place. Citizen Smith was recommended to us. What a great place!!! The food was excellent and the atmosphere was so beautiful. I had the filet mignon and it was so good...it melted in my mouth. My friends all loved their meals. I can't wait to go back.
I highly recommend this...
Read More On Citysearch baxstop13 4/16/2007 - Very cool interior, food is blandI love the interior and think this is a great place to have drinks, but not so much to eat. I have eaten here a bunch because it is close to where I live. I have to say the only good things I have had were the sliders and the jalapeno mac n' cheese. All of the entrees were flavorless. I think I have had a better steak at Outback Steakhouse. It is suprising, actually. Please add some more va...
Read More On Citysearch dd_oc 4/16/2007 - Let me save youI should have read the reviews first. What a joke. The interior is super cool but the food was the worst. Flavorless ahi that was cold ( not sushi) potatoes that were watery and service that was slow and poor she barley came over to check on us. We should have walked out right when we came in and had to beg to be moved from being seated right next to the door and when we asked for a booth, the re...
Read More On Citysearch stackemhigh 4/15/2007 - My favorite place in LAOut of the many places in the Hollywood/Los Angeles area to go out for dinner and cocktails, Citizen Smith has become my top restaurant of choice. This is my first review on citysearch. I starting using this service a while ago and am just now getting around to sharing my experiences of my favorite places in LA and wanted to start with Citizen Smith because it's my absolute favorite. I've had my ...
Read More On Citysearch aurora1 4/14/2007 - I canceled my reservation...thank youI had a reservation for 6 people this week and I decided to cancel based on the latest reviews on citysearch. In this day in age where there is so much competition in eateries you would think that the owners would step it up and make changes , especially if there is poor mangement and staff issues.
I was dining with partners from overseas and I want to make sure that they have an enjoyable exper...
Read More On Citysearch jmlaw10 4/12/2007 - NOT ANYTING GREAT TO SAY ABOUT THIS PLACE CITIZEN SMITHThe staff was not great. The food was average to below average.
I thought that I would try this place out because it looks fun from the outside, honestly that is all it has is decor. The decor is brilliant but the food, staff and management is HORRIBLE!!!
I have to agree with the other reviewer about the management, specifically Mitch.
If you are in the service/ hospitality industry the firs...
Read More On Citysearch amanda999 4/9/2007 - Awful Service by General Manager - MITCH - Don't go hereI made a reservation 2 weeks in advance and specifically requested a booth inside. When we got there (admittedly a little late) they took us to the outdoor patio and tried to seat is in the far corner basically next to the street. It was a cold night, and hardly any heat lamps...not to mention the patio is not attractive in any way. It's a gated in area in between two buildings and has no ambianc...
Read More On Citysearch smuizzy 4/9/2007 - No ClassEven though my reservation was confirmed for a booth over the phone earlier, once we arrived and were seated and settled in, the hostess came and said we had been seated in the wrong spot. We told her we were quite settled in already, but felt obligated to move when she said the seat was meant for someone with a diability. Of course we wouldn't argue with this, we were moved into the noisy loun...
Read More On Citysearch lp12345 3/26/2007 - Best Ambience and Mac N Cheese!I went to Citizen Smith last night with a group of friends. This was my third time there. I was last there 6 months ago and was not that impressed. The service and food stunk, however this time was incredible- boy what a difference! We got there around 9:45 and the place was packed. We waited about 15 minutes for table and had a round of martini's at the bar. The bartenders and the hostess ...
Read More On Citysearch smacked71 3/25/2007 - Don't believe the Naysayers!I have been reading all the crazy reviews on this place since they opened and finally decided to check it out for myself. To my surprise, everything was almost perfect. From the ambience to the food, this is one restaurant that will not disapoint even the most picky restaurant-goer.
I went there on a blind date last Thrusday night. When we got there, we were promptly seated (I had a reser...
Read More On Citysearch sreed5540 3/25/2007 - I really enjoyed the dinner, dessert and service.We stopped in on a Friday night without reservations and got sat about ten minutes later after grabbing a drink at the bar. The hostess was really friendly and quite beautiful, as is required for all hostesses in LA, right? We sat outside on the patio. Maybe I am biased because my friend and I are in the service industry, but it was obvious that the place was bumpin' and if our waiter took a coup...
Read More On Citysearch nycgrlnewtola 3/4/2007 - Valets Are Criminals! Park Elsewhere!Visited our aunt in L.A. and drove straight to Citizen Smith for a nightcap after an evening of flying from Reno-Tahoe. After getting back to her house, woke up the next morning and behold - noticed our luggage had been gone through and a Sony Playstation Portable inside a zipped bag, inside of a zipped suitcase was missing. After no calls back from the Valet service and one "courtesy" call from ...
Read More On Citysearch shakespeare_1976 3/4/2007 - ohmygodpankocrustedtunaum, I'm not a food critic or anything, but i went here after work and our waitress told us they had some new menu items and recommended the (ohmygod) PANKO CRUSTED TUNA. sorry. am i drooling? ok. it's heaven on a plate. little crunchy on the outside, rare on the inside, with some crazy good avocado vinaigrette (?) and this interesting little salad thingy, and some potatoes which i could take...
Read More On Citysearch lastmango 3/2/2007 - Live Jazz & Sassy bartenders...Cmon it's pretty cool.Went there on a Tuesday evening with some friends and saw the handsome Miles Mosely perform with his band. At first it was a little dark, but once we adjusted it was okay. The decor is beautiful, they have two bars, and our bartender Brad was amazing--remembered our names, our drinks and everyone else's while dancing up a storm to the live music. We had a great time and even ventured to try so...
Read More On Citysearch littlebgirl 2/6/2007 - Citizen Yuck is more like it!Run from this place as fast as you can. First and foremost I'm FINALLY getting over my - what doctors called - food posioning from this place. I had heard about Citizen Smith from a few friends who had been and had OK (at best) experiences. They told me it was overpriced, food was bland and the drinks beyond overpriced. I'm one to try things myself - mistakenly. I went there with three frien...
Read More On Citysearch simplyfed 1/5/2007 - If you Don't like the place, do us a favor & stay home!Was in Citizen Smith recently and after reading all the stupid reviews here all I can say is if you don't like the place then do the rest of us a favor and stay home! The mussels were spectacular, the service great and I was treated like royalty. My friends & I stayed for dinner & drinks & had a ball!
Read More On Citysearch dreamor 12/11/2006 - Great for drinksI have been there for dinner on "off" nights (like random Mondays when not crowded) and just drinks on "on" nights like the weekend- & all of my experiences have been great. The hostess did take a long time to seat us, but after reading the reviews, I don't take it personally. We were given a complimentary appetizer, & our waiter was great (& adorable) & more then made up for the hostess. I li...
Read More On Citysearch rgh219 11/17/2006 - Citizen Smith, way OVER RATED...Came here based upon a recommendation of a co-worker. Reservations were very easy to make, once there, the atmosphere and sceneary was great but too bad thats where the greatness stops.
We were sat at a two top that was super small. Our server must have been on his second day on the job. Couldn't remember the "daily specials". He had to bust out his pen light and look at his notes. The...
Read More On Citysearch ssbmaverick 11/9/2006 - Do NOT waste your time and moneythe decor was beautiful ... but the service was average and the food was NOT good and a disappointment ... and the music was awful ... for a savvy place that it is, it needed to have some cool down tempo tunes, instead of the bad 80's music that belongs at a dive bar ... and the crowd was not impressive ... they were people trying to beautiful, but really weren't ... also sat next to the cool au...
Read More On Citysearch huadi 10/20/2006 - Don't believe everything you read.After reading all the scathing reviews posted on this website, I was more than hesitant to go there for dinner. Thankfully, I stuck to my guns and gave it a try anyway. I was able to make reservations a few hours before I wanted to go there. The hostess and waitstaff were above courteous all night, even changing our table at our request. We didn't have to wait more than 30 seconds to be brou...
Read More On Citysearch rififi 10/10/2006 - SECOND CLASS CITIZENThe hostess kindly moved us..after being swallowed up by the couch were she initially sat us at. We were seated at another table better suited for dining. But what we dined on is the main reason for this post. The food at Citizen Smith is by far the worst I have had in a long time. I left most of the Jalapeno Mac and Cheese on my plate. The cheese used to make it tasted of poor quality like an Am...
Read More On Citysearch private_chef 9/30/2006 - good looking decor, good looking peoplei went here last saturday night after watching a movie @ the arclight. as we approached the door, the person at the front asked what we were doing here. i told him we were here for drinks. i'm assuming if we asked for dinner it would have been a different situation.
anyways, the decor here is really really nice. very industrial w/ a lot of candles. my gfriend and i went to the back for ...
Read More On Citysearch akira101 9/18/2006 - Fun!If you can get over the fact that the "hostess" does not make you feel welcomed, has a big attitude and is rude then this place is great. The ribeye was delicious and you have to try the jalapeno mac n cheese. Great beer selection, friendly staff. This place rocks..the vibe is lively and they play fabulous music.
Read More On Citysearch letyg 9/11/2006 - Decent steak if you can survive "the scene"Another Hollywood prime steakhouse (sigh). I arrived at 10pm on a Sunday night only to encounter a bouncer who insisted on knowing who I was there to see (How about the chef, you a-hole?). I mentioned dinner and was let in to the mostly empty dining room. Decor is very nice as is the ambience. I can only imagine "attempting" to get in on a Fri/Sat night. The staff was friendly and didn't ...
Read More On Citysearch guile 8/15/2006 - TGIFridays for HollywoodiesFriday night...our 2nd visit. Two members of my party stepped out for a cigarette, and upon return their 1/3 drank drinks had been cleared, and seats at the bar filled. When they questioned the bartender she blankly told them that they'd been CUT OFF . . . ONLY AFTER 3 DRINKS. She bluntly told us that her manager had cut them off. When we asked if we could speak with him to demonstrate that w...
Read More On Citysearch jeephat 8/14/2006 - Big surprise!It was Friday night and I didn't have anywhere to go. Then my friend invited me to this "cozy little place in hollywood". At first, I said no thanks but then she talked me into it. On the way there, I kept complainig about Hollywood and everything that comes with it. I'm not a big fan of that scene. Anyhow, as we arrived I parked valet then went inside. We didn't have a reservation but the...
Read More On Citysearch mr_c 7/28/2006 - If you're going to order drinks know this:Bartenders S**ck and the drinks s**ck even more. I dont mind paying $13.00 for a drink Vodka/redbul as long as its not 95% some liquid they call redbul. Been there about 10 times and its a same story every time.
Read More On Citysearch vahehr 7/25/2006 - Great food, Beautiful people, Amazing ambience. Make a reservation. I had heard both good and bad things about Citizen Smith, and had read some reveiws on this site. Thursday last, myself and four friends had an impromptu going away celebration and decided we'd give it a try. We walked in and were told there would be a wait for a table, so we sat at the long black bar and had a drink. Amazing and design-heavy, the place is something to behold. A place where the ...
Read More On Citysearch lblblb 7/11/2006 - Head turning crowd, decent food, and good musicI read many of the negative user reviews and was tempted to turn away from this restaurant. However, I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. As reviewed, the service was slow and a bit lacking. However, the food was solid. I had the filet and really like it. The crowd and scene is out of control. I have not seen that many beautiful people in one room in a long time. Wow! I will certainly go b...
Read More On Citysearch rsmorrow 7/9/2006 - amazing ambience.. that's it, though.this spot is GORGEOUS, particularly the outside patio.. but it's overpriced, pretentious and not as cool as it thinks it is. i've been here three times, and the music is always annoying (bad 80's rock at loud volumes). the drinks are served in pretty mason jars, though, and on a hot summer night, its spectacular. valet is overpriced, though.. good place for a romantic rendezvous. that's it.
Read More On Citysearch ninaemkin 7/6/2006 - You call this food?I really wanted to like this place. Really, I did. My friends have raved about it, and there's always a tantalizingly attractive crowd smoking out front, so heeded the siren call and had dinner there.
The room is gorgeous (sort of Shabby Chic meets Sanford and Son), and the staff are all incredibly nice - but none of them are going to be rocket scientists any time soon; they've all very clear...
Read More On Citysearch peggyarcher 6/29/2006 - Citizen Sux IndeedI second every complaint so far- rude and obnoxious staff, too long of a wait to get seated (30 minutes after my reservation time), too long of a wait to get served (50 minutes!), mostly bland food (except for the ahi, which was awesome), and an impotent managerial staff who did nothing to speed up the service or quell the attitude of the waitperson serving us. We told four people we were short o...
Read More On Citysearch justindoes 6/12/2006 - If you are going to eat there get.......I used to love this place I thought they had a great menu but I just went there again recently and apparently the chef changed and so did the menu so all my favorite dishes were replaced with something else. I thought I would give it a try anyway, my friend had the filet mignon and it wasn't good, I had the ahi tuna dish, it was disgusting and unflavorful. The drinks are still overpriced, the ho...
Read More On Citysearch candymac5 6/2/2006 - Forget itSave yourself from the attitude and the hassle and just skip it. The hostess could not have had a worse attitude if she tried. We showed up on time for our reservation and she acted like she was doing us a favor by making us wait 40 minutes at the bar. The restaurant wasn't even that busy. We purposely tried to stay pleasant towards her so we could get seated, but nothing can quell an attitude pr...
Read More On Citysearch shoeshoe 5/30/2006 - can i have my food back?In the mist of chatting and catching up with a group of friends, we suddenly noticed that ALL our shared food were gone. The bus boy was instructed to take away our food (so that the next group can take our table). Food was better than expected, and service was expectedly bad.
Read More On Citysearch bbdolphin 5/28/2006 - More like Citizen SuckI was extremely disappointed with my night at Citizen Smith. Beside waiting for a half hour for our server to even acknowledge our table and charging us $10 for a couple of sides of salad dressing, we saw her eating our macaroni and cheese behind the DJ stand as we waited for 2 hours for ours to arrive. When it finally did, it was wrong. When we sent it back, instead of making a new one, the cook...
Read More On Citysearch georgemichaelbluthe 5/27/2006 - the host is the biggest ----h in businessWould not recommend this pompuss place to any caring, hard working business people. Attitude plus and they don't give a damn about you as a person.I will never recommend this place to anyone! I give it two years if that much.
Read More On Citysearch thaddeus9 5/22/2006 - NO SERVICEWe cannot even tell you what the food was like because we got to the restaurant and waited at the host stand for 5-10 minutes without being acknowledged. We even had a reservation! There were not too many people in the restaurant and the staff was not that busy.
Read More On Citysearch mcpumpkin 5/22/2006 - I agree - you people are crazyWe ate in Citizen Smith last month - it was amazing, with huge portions of
fantastic food, and great service. I see a pattern in all these reviews, that if there
are a lot of attractive young customers and wait staff in a restaurant, the place "sucks"
to a lot of reviewers, even if the food and service are teriffic. Sad.
Read More On Citysearch bobzelin 5/20/2006 - They Must Have A Great PR CompanyThis restaurant is nothing but hype! I went, expecting a great dining experience, and came out with a bad taste in my mouth. The hostess was rude and unbecoming a restaurant that obviously wants to be the next BIG thing, and the food was boring, the ambience uninspired and the service perfunctory at best. This restaurant is definitely riding a wave for the moment, but it's destined to go the way...
Read More On Citysearch mcduffy 5/20/2006 - A Bit DisappointingHad my birthday dinner there last night (supposedly Wednesdays are hot) with my girlfriends and was a little bit disappointed after having read & heard so much about it. The decor was not Thomas Schoos's best but I guess it was aiming for a swanky Texas ranchhouse kind of feel. We had some bland food (pasta, mushroom appetizer, spinach) that we couldn't finish, but we also had some decent stuff ...
Read More On Citysearch adelly 5/18/2006 - YOU PEOPLE ARE CRAZYIF YOU WANT A COOL LOCAL ROCK AND ROLL SPOT WITHOUT THE PRETENTIOUS TYPES-THIS SPOT ROCKS. THE MAC AND CHEESE AND BLEU CHEESE BURGER WHERE AWESOME. AS FAR AS SERVICE GOES-THIS PLACE IS BUSY, THEY COULD USE A LITTLE MORE STAFF FOR A PACKED FRIDAY NIGHT. OUR SERVER ANGEL TOOK AWESOME CARE OF US-THEY AIM TO PLEASE AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.
Read More On Citysearch paullyboy 5/6/2006 - Great Space, Poor Quality Food and ServiceAtmosphere was terrific. I'll give 'em that. $10 drinks, cold mac & cheese that only had flavor of jalapeno's. Got the TASTELESS PORK CHOP. It was TASTELESS. It had chunks of apples, but really, NO APPLE FLAVOR. Mentioned it to the server who provided no solution. The candle centerpiece started smoking. Then a fire errupted. The bus boy dumped glasses of water over the flames then he too...
Read More On Citysearch cranedoggie 5/2/2006 - Service SucksThese people need to get it together as far as service. I made a reservation 2 weeks in advance and got an email confirmation, but was told when I got there that it was only for 2 not 4 and they made us wait while they "searched the hills" for a table. Some place are worth putting up with that, but this is NOT one of those places. They are rude and snooty. The only reason I would go back is for t...
Read More On Citysearch nicolispamoli 4/30/2006 - this place is crap!the staff has a grand view of self importance. The act like they are splitting atoms over there. Give me a break, your a hostess. Also, drinks were ok. People having drinks at the bar were practically sitting on the laps of those eating. I get the impression that this place is poorly managed.
Read More On Citysearch kepi13 4/30/2006 - terrible!sure, if you want to go to the next trendy restaurant for the next six months go, but dont expect good service. This place is a joke. We ordered wine which took an hour to get, then the waitress took our order, the food came out 45 minutes later, which the order was wrong and then she never came back to the table. filled with tacky people, this is a total waste of time and money. Forget it!
Read More On Citysearch jm245 4/21/2006 - fun and fantastic...We love this place! its so NY and really beautifully done. the food is so savory and simply delicious! we really love the vibe and people.
i am surprised about some of the other 'reviewers' comments about the service... the first 2 or 3 times we went there were minor delays in being seated or receiving the food but the staff was apologetic each time and kept the drinks coming. we chalk...
Read More On Citysearch mekat 4/19/2006 - Service is horribleLong story short, we witnessed the manager catch on fire by the tiki lamps that were on outisde in the patio where we were seated. My friend was very near catching on fire as well. We were never asked once if we were OK, or if we wanted to be moved to a table inside.
We couldn't see sh*t! Much less even see our food that we were eating. The waitress had attitude every time we called her o...
Read More On Citysearch lum30 4/17/2006 - Great food & service in beautful restaurant!From the second my friends and I arrived and were greeted by the friendliest doorman (Austin) in LA, everything was unbelievable. The decor is the best I have seen in LA and the food and staff were extremely friendl and knowledgeable. The owner, Andrew Belchic, actually took the time to cook all of my friends Philly cheesesteaks at 3 AM - who does this? Amazing experience!!!
Read More On Citysearch yvettegarcia 4/16/2006 - HORRIFIC SERVICEin the middle of our dinner, our party of 4 were moved, not once but twice because of "reservation issues."
there was no gesture of apology.
when i suggested to the manager that she should comp our one $10 desert, i was told that i was being "presumptuous."
she went to confer with "the chef" and returned to say that she will not comp anything and that in all of her years of restaurant exper...
Read More On Citysearch arivkin 4/12/2006 - Great new spot!Excellent food & drinks! A little pricey, but not in comparison to alot of L.A. eateries. It was great to see where Dino Vavalioutis went, the former Personality of Melrose! Great staff & service. I recommended it to friends & bring company here from out-of-town every chance I get!
Read More On Citysearch stephkoontz 4/7/2006 - Walk in to the see Decor! But keep walking...The decor in this hip, chic, very New York feeling establishment is amazing. Spot on! I am not sure if there is a more lovely bar in LA. The service (except the bartender who had a lot of attitude and was unfriendly) was wonderful. However, the food was uninspired and lacked any real taste. We had chicken, burgers and salads... none of which were worth returning for or really worth the price tag....
Read More On Citysearch dbarnes963 4/3/2006 - Citizen Smith rocks!I recently dined at a new place near my house called Citizen Smith. The decor was really cool and the service extremely friendly. I had the burger which was SO good!! Just down home food that is tasty and filling. The dessert God, Chef Will Gotay came out to see if the Pecan Pie was ok. OK!!?? I have been dreaming about it since the other night. Awesome. A fun cool place to chill with friends. An...
Read More On Citysearch luckycharms55 3/8/2006 - Finally, a neighborhood spot on CahuengaSo, the food is not amazing, but you won't pay through the nose, either. The decor is fantastic, the service was great(when I was there), and the staff was totally down to Earth. In fact, the last bartender that served us was, arguably, the best I've seen in LA - instead of dealing with a model wannabe, we actually got killer drinks - and that speaks well of the folks behind the Citizen Smith....
Read More On Citysearch ethanfrome 3/5/2006 - A great, great roomOur experience was terrific. The place is absolutely stunning and a total surprise. While the hostess was a bit distracted when we entered, we were seated quickly--although note that we did have a 10 pm reservation. The food was better and less expensive than we expected, and our only complaints were the banquette seats which are so low you end up feeling like a child sitting at the table, and...
Read More On Citysearch sheripaca 3/1/2006 - Amazing.....Visited Citizen Smith last night and everything was wonderful. Except for the M'aitre D skank who needed an attitude adjustment, everything else was great. Excellent service and the food was amazing and surprisingly affordable.
Read More On Citysearch chuck1500 3/1/2006 - Don't eat here, but maybe have a drink at the barWe were disappointed with all the food. Pork chops cooked nicely, but lacked any distinct flavor. onion soup was too sweet. Caesar salad acceptable. Filet mignon lacked flavor, and ordered medium rare and delivered, ugh, RARE! Mac and cheese below average. Mushroom side dish nothing to write home about. Cab and sparkling wine were good. We won't be returning.
Read More On Citysearch zonetuke 2/25/2006 - Room For ImprovementThe O-Bar folks have succeeded again with great decor, but came up short at CS with service and food. Hostess was very slow to seat us and crammed our party into a small booth outside (although we had reservations and the restaurant was virtually empty, they would not seat us elsewhere). Our busser was really nice and attentive, but the waiters were amateurs lacking in customer service skills. Ou...
Read More On Citysearch missfoodie2006 2/17/2006 - High on COOL factor, food just OK.Had to wait 20 minutes before they took our order, not a good start. The space is awsome, very cool with alot of eye candy. The salad was poor, the steak was good, the Mac N cheese was better and the drinks are pricy. The waitress managed to salvage the night for us, overall I liked the place but was expecting more. I think I just caught it on a bad night. Will try again.
Read More On Citysearch sendthewolf 2/17/2006 - Terrible service before we even sat downWe were running a few minutes late and when we arrived at the restaurant they could not find our name and then told us sorry but they had given our table away because we were 15 minutes late and they were a hot new restaurant. They then told us that we could wait at the bar and maybe get a table in 40 minutes. Not impressed. Went to Jar instead and had an amazing dinner there with fantastic servi...
Read More On Citysearch newyork2la 2/17/2006 - Fabulous ambience, but the food is mediocre.Love the ambience, great place to take a date. The food was ok. The mussels were a little too salty and the fried chicken needed to be seasoned. I would go for the ambience, not for the food.
Read More On Citysearch sirodla 2/17/2006 - Good, not greatWhile the atmosphere is fantastic, the overall dining experience is barely above average for the cost. The staff is friendly and attractive, but not entirely on top of things. The food is good, but nothing to write home about. I had a beautiful looking filet mignon that was of top quality but was prepared rather blandly - neither the balsamic reduction nor the bearnaise did much to enhance the fl...
Read More On Citysearch johnsontrafton 2/15/2006 - Sexy Ambience & Amazing FoodThis place is fabulous! From the decor to the food everything here seems to work perfectly. I had the New York strip steak with the Jalapeno mac n cheese. If you are really hungry, start with the onion ring tower or the Cajun shrimp. I havent had a steak that good in a long time. Afterwards we hung out by the bar while Citizen Smith transformed into a bar/restaurant scene after 12 or so. I ...
Read More On Citysearch m28l 2/14/2006 - Get Your CitizenshipAmazing decor, great vibe, very cozy and warm with a fantastic outdoor dining area. Who would think fried chicken and Angus beef steaks work together so well on the same menu? Try the muscles steamed in butter and wine...never had any this wonderful! The tower of onion rings are killer. Make a reservation today.
Read More On Citysearch 1spin 2/11/2006 - style and moodThe place has great vibe, style, mood, look and food. I love that it's open 'til 4am and so centrally located.
Read More On Citysearch davidjenison 2/11/2006 - FabulousAll around great - I agree with the previous reviewer that it is very NYC-esque. The decor is really interesting, the food fantantic (horseradish mashed potatoes, yum) and the service attentive. Highly recommended.
Read More On Citysearch missangela2u 2/10/2006 - Love this place! Love the space!Finally a restaurant that gets the balance of chic, cool, amazing food and reasonable prices. Very NYC...
Had dinner there with large groups of friends twice now and everyone loved it! The staff and management were gracious (no LA attitude but cool) and the food was incredible the jalape?o mac-n-cheese, the slider mini burgers and onion ring tower (yum!) and fried chicken, oh my! SAVE RO...
Read More On Citysearch roryjames 2/8/2006 - New hip spot...with more than just great food...I was at the grand opening for Citizen Smith on Wednesday, February 1st and had a great time. The opening was packed and was more of a bar if anything so I went back on Saturday night for a meal. I arrived at midnight and sampled the afterhours menu. The food was great, prompt service, and we had a large party in a private booth. I am going to go back and try their main menu for dinner very s...
Read More On Citysearch emh4 2/7/2006
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