Bavel

Edward Wang★★★★★★★★★★4.06 months ago

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.6/5 Value: 4.3/5 Bavel was really strongly recommended for date nights/celebrations, and it didn’t disappoint. I think the food was phenomenal but the only reason I gave it a lower score is that the majority of the food didn’t blow me away like I would expect for the price. However, that does not mean that the food wasn’t good! My only other con was that the tables were extremely close together and we felt like we had minimal privacy Hummus Mashaushe: Yummy but preferred the baba ghanoush for a dip with pita bread. Baba Ghanoush: highlight of the dips! Would strongly recommend as a starter Sweet Potato Flatbread: the surprise of the evening. The sweet potato was nicely contrasted with all the other savory toppings. The thin pita bread made it seem different than all the pita we had with the hummus and baba ghanoush even though it was the same. Oyster Mushroom Kebab: So tender and pairs really nicely with the puree on the bottom Grilled Prawns: Another huge highlights. The prawns were huge and succulent, definitely worth the money here! Slow Roasted Lamb Neck Shawarma: The lamb was incredibly tender and the sumac onions were a great addition to break up with dense meat. A great entree to share! Baked Alaska: A delicious cap to our night! The raspberry sherbet was nice and tart, allowing the toasted meringue to really shine.

Kevin★★★★★★★★★★5.03 weeks ago

Had a reservation for Bavel since I've heard great things about it. We parked nearby on the hill to the bridge (FREE), could get a bit tricky but close enough to Bavel. Among arriving, we were immediately seated and had the choice of outdoors or indoors. Outdoors is a bit more for decorations and quieter ambiance vibes, while indoors is more aesthetically pleasing, louder, and has an open kitchen style. The ceiling is filled to leisure indoor customers. Super beautiful regardless of outdoors or indoors. Food is served via a ladder style category: appetizers, entrees, dessert. Our server was super friendly, professional, and even gave us recommendations that were fantastic. They were very attentive to our table and had wine preferences as well. Very professional. 1. The Chicken Liver Pate came out first and it's definitely aesthetically a nice start to the meal. It comes with bread/ toast and its certainly a must to mix it with the pate. The dish is underrated in a way where the mix is super addicting, super rich and melts in your mouth. This dish was recommended by our server as they said it was a must try and they weren't wrong. 2. Next, we got the grilled prawns ($35-$37) and it was plentiful for perhaps a duo, but since we were a group of four, it was only 1 piece per person + 1 extra. Despite the portions, the prawns were very flavorful, crunchy, and not salty. Not sure what the sauce is but it mixes well since it comes somewhat soaked in it already. If you love prawns, I would highly recommend. 3. The Pomegranate Glazed Oxtail came right after and my goodness I was enamored with how well this was made. It comes with a complementary bowl of flavored/seasoned rice which goes extremely well with the oxtail. The meat came off really easily, the bites were very satisfying, super savory, and once again, it just melts very easily. Super tasty and definitely a dish I would get again in the future. 4. Lastly, we got the Slow Roasted Lamb Neck Shawarma, this was also recommended to get as many customers get this as a gateway into Mediterranean food. As someone who loves "wrapped" foods, this was simply amazing, like the oxtail, the meat comes off really easily, and is super rich in flavor. Mixing this with the rice that came with the oxtail worked wonders as well. Highly recommend giving this dish a try as it's super tasty! Plus points for being a shareable dish. Bavel is certainly on my list to come back many times in the future and for special occasions as well, staff is great and the restaurant is the definition of QUALITY food. Amazing, 10/10.

Chad Washington★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

I mean where do I begin. Ambiance was excellent. It feels good to eat at a restaurant where the employees love their job and all know each other. The place has immense character and charm. The food was excellent, perfect. The drinks complimented everything well. It was pricey but WORTH IT. I truly see no flaws. Eat here!!! I spent $250 including tip on 3 plates and 4 cocktails. Don’t be cheap when you eat here.

Austin Marks★★★★★★★★★★5.02 months ago

Best dining out experience I've had in a long time, top to bottom. Everything was delicious, the vibe was great, prices were fair, and service fantastic. We got 4 vegetarian appetizer, 2 non alcoholic drinks and a dessert. Every single item easy 10/10. Cant go wrong with this spot. Highly recommend.

Sylk Eats★★★★★★★★★★5.05 months ago

One of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. Be prepared to spend a pretty penny. Their dishes range from at least 30 to $40-$50. The eggplant tempura was absolutely insane. The atmosphere is wonderful you could sit at the bar if you don’t have a reservation. The lamb was intense. Can’t wait to come back.