Adrian Bertin

Review of Vibrato Grill & Jazz

Vibrato Grill & Jazz is truly a hidden gem within ...

Vibrato Grill & Jazz is truly a hidden gem within the LA area. I have to be upfront and mention that I actually work there. I'm a server, come on in and say hello :) and I'll be more than happy to help you out, give you some cool background on the place, let you know food wise what is fresh for that day and simply show you and your guest(s) a good, fun time :) We have Live music every night (rest. is closed Mondays), live music the other six nights a week. Always a variety with the artists, and we of course bring back favorites from month to month or so. Friday & Saturday nights, one consistent thing from week to week is we'll have a duo playing from 6/630 - 830pm (typically a pianist and standup bassist so the music is soft, light and just sets a light mood) then at 9pm the listed artist goes on for that night and plays for a cple hrs or so, with a break or two mixed in. The other 4 night a week (Sun, Tues, Weds & Thurs) the listed artist plays for the entire night. Each artist is different with how many sets and their start time, typically anywhere from 6/630 - 8pm, and again they can do anywhere from 1-3 sets on average.
The setting is very intimate, warm, cozy, relaxed, romantic and enjoyable. Lights are dimly lit, stage in the center, 3 levels of tables.
The restaurant is multi, multi Grammy winner Herb Alpert's gift to the public. It was his idea, concept, creation and design. The restaurant has been around for 13+ years now. Yes, Herb does frequent the place, and he also plays there from time to time. Better yet his daughter, Eden Alpert, has been an active partner and employee of the place since the very beginning. Eden is very involved with the daily operations, and you can catch her any given night hosting, greeting guest, assisting the musicians, and simply making sure every night is smooth and enjoyable by all guests who walk through our front doors.
We have an amazing bar area, plenty of bar stools, bar seating, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful bartenders who can assist with any particular taste, interest or specialty drink you may have in mind. Full bar, pretty much everything but blended drinks and sake. We have an awesome scotch, whiskey and tequila list. Most every popular vodka. Our wine list is a good 300+ varietals. Plenty of great Californian Cabs, chards, pinots, great old world bordeaux, italians, Australians, a really good selection. Bottles anywhere from $35/$40 up to a few $300+. We honestly have a great, large selection of bottles within the $50-$100 range that are well suitable, great quality, and will more than do the job :)
Food wise, appetizers and salads from about $10-$20. Items like tuna tartare, new Zealand lamb lollipops, tomato and burrata salad, crab cakes, mussels, calamari, etc.
Main course, anywhere from $20/$30 -$40/$50, plus we have an awesome side selection. Fish options, salmon, sea bass, very tasty vegan and vegetarian options. Our steaks, mmmm mmm! Bone in ribeyes, filet mignon, porterhouse plus daily steak specials, or alternative daily main course specials. Items like braised short ribs, eggplant parmesean, we have more than enough options to satisfy and appease any appetite. Make sure you save room for dessert as we have not only some extremely tasty pastry options like a molten chocolate lava cake paired with a tasty quality scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a cheesecake or tiramiso, but we also have a great selection of after dinner drinks like ports, muscato, brandy, ice wine and cognacs. Or maybe simply a cappuccino or herbal tea.
The musical directors name is Pat Senatore. He has not only been with the restaurant since the very beginning, but he also was an original member of the Tijuana Brass, for those that know ;)
You won't regret coming in, my name is Adrian once again, and I am there most nights. Feel free to ask for me with any questions you may have, if theirs anything I can do to help make your visit more enjoyable, or simply if you would like to say hello :) I hope to see you in soon!!