J Restaurant & Lounge

1119 S Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90015 Map
  • (213) 814-0981

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Based on 96 reviews.

Hours of Operation:

Mon 11:30am-10pm Tue-11:30am-12am Wed-11:30am-1am; Thu-Fri 11:30am-2am Sat-6pm-2am; Sun-10am-2pm

GENERAL INFORMATION:

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Message from J Restaurant & Lounge

  • Sprawling Patio w/ Fire Pit!
  • Multi-faceted Venue!
  • Northern Italian & French
One enters J Restaurant & Lounge into a grand corridor, with the main dining area lying to the right and the sprawling, 10,000-square-foot patio straight ahead. With a rich palette of chocolate, burgundy, espresso and saffron, the sexy design is tempered by exposed brick walls salvaged from Little J's. The outdoor patio, featuring a fire pit, abundant landscaping, a separate bar, VIP cabanas and umbrella-shaded tables, offers a spectacular view of the soaring L.A. skyline. The upper level houses the main lounge and special events area, as well as a striking 30-foot bar with a backdrop of stunning cracked glass bathed in a sexy red glow. Across from the bar lies an open-air smoking lounge that is perfect for enjoying the premium and exotic cigars J has for sale, many of which are available nowhere else in Los Angeles.

Editorial Review for J Restaurant & Lounge – by Citysearch Editor

In Short
Located in the former Little J's club space--a past fave of Stevie Wonder and Janet Jackson--this sprawling 25,000- square-foot venue includes an upscale casual restaurant, sexy lounge with a 30-foot bar and DJs music, sprawling patio with fire pit, cigar smoking section, VIP cabanas and L.A. skyline views. Chef Ryan McKay's (ex-L'Orangerie) menu features traditional American comfort fare, such as fried crab cakes, ahi tartare, grilled rib-eye steak, fish of the day and braised short ribs.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go
The VIP nooks and tables surrounding the dance floor are reserved for bottle service on promoted nights; otherwise, they are open to anyone.

What to Drink
Sommelier Frederic Hemon (formerly of L'Orangerie, Ortolon) offers limited wine selections from California, France, Italy and beyond; the bar is also stocked with rare cognacs, single-malt scotches, ports and whiskeys.


In Business Since

2006


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