"Amazing food and ambiance. We did family style ordering (sharing all plates), it was great to get a taste of a couple of things. Staff is really nice, food was delicious. We walked in and even though it was busy, we were seated and served pretty fast. 10/10, would recommend for a date night or just hanging out with friends. Pictured: - Grilled little gems Caesar - The Lingua Franca burger - Braised short rib - Donut with cream cheese (forgot the real name)"

"WARNING: Can be difficult to find parking nearby. Dining outdoor in the back seems nice but you can view into the apartment building next door which can be a bit awkward. We went on Mother’s Day & the staff was nice but the food/service was not the best… We could only order drinks at the beginning. We weren’t allowed to order appetizers because we were told we had to put in all the food orders at the same time. We ordered: •Lemonade •Bub & Grandma’s Bread •Little Gem Salad •Soup of the Day •Mary’s Chicken Wings •The Lingua Franca Burger •Matchstick Potatoes (with cheese) •Root Beer Braised Short Rib •Spicy Pomodoro Pasta The bread took some time to come out and when it did, they delivered burnt bread, there was 1/5 slices that was semi decent. We enjoyed the burger, wings, & salad the most. The short rib was not something we enjoyed but other food was alright. When it was time to order dessert, we wanted to order the Cobbler Pot Pie. The menu stated it took time to make it & we were okay to wait. When we ordered it with our waiter, he informed us it might not be a good idea since the kitchen was backed up but we were more than happy to wait. We had our appetite set on it. Once the waiter came back after asking the kitchen, we were told “it was not looking so good” to order it. We were ready to pay and leave. I’d only go back for the burger & matchstick potatoes."

"Saturday afternoon happy hour! This was time well spent. Loved the vibe of the venue and the staff was so accommodating. We were a party of three and they only had two seaters but later asked if we’d like to move to a bigger table. Their burger made a best burger list in LA so we had to try it and it definitely delivered. It was perfect. The matchstick fries were only a $5 addition to the burger so don’t skimp on it! My friend got the pork belly thinking it would be a decent portion especially given the size of the burger and fries but it was quite the opposite. While the pork belly tasted good, the serving size was disappointing for the price. They don’t have a parking lot or valet so you’ll have to get lucky with finding a spot on the street. The entrance to the restaurant is off the bike/walk path along the LA river."

"The wine and apps were good. The service was really really good, can't stress that enough. The mains however weren't so. The duck was way to over seasoned, and they should give some carbs with that dense and powerful jus. The burger is a good size, but way to charred for our taste... And a bit too greasy... For 20+ dollars, not worth it"

"Great double date spot with a view of the river! Definitely adding the spot to my best double dates list. Our group got the pickle plate, sweet potato fries, and the Burrata tomato salad to split, then had our own entrees and that was a good amount of food. The burger and risotto were 5 stars! I want to come back and get the mushroom dish as well. My friend got a cocktail and it blew my wine out of the water! I definitely recommend getting one. Until next time!"