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Pete's Cafe and Bar

400 S Main St, Unit S06, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1326
213-617-1000
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Ranked #151 of 3,984 restaurants in Los Angeles
4.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Price range: 22 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Central L.A
Cross street: 4th
Description: Pete's Cafe & Bar is a friendly neighborhood eatery in the heart of Downtown LA's Old Bank District. We offer a casual atmosphere, very much in the tradition of a New York style bistro.
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Los Angeles, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Ate there again last night before PACO de LUCIA at Disney. Service was excellent-very attentive-very prompt-West L.A. TAKE NOTICE! Had baked Bronzini always good--other concert-goers had FLAT IRON STEAK, thought it was good, preferred without reduction sauce(I have had it and liked it) fries a little too garlic-laden(their thoughts)--epresso and off to Disney Hall Not really expensive-not really 5 star-but,... More

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See 3 more reviews by DrWalter for Los Angeles
Dakar
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Really a nice place to feel at home; the normal coffee did not come from the espressomachine, in Italy it does More

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See 2 more reviews by tonneijck for Los Angeles
Nashville, Tennessee
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Wonderful neighborhood feel. Great calamari and oysters. Good wines. More

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See 2 more reviews by LadyLipstick for Los Angeles
Washington DC, District of Columbia
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Great place, contributes to the renaissance of downtown LA's banking district. Very good calamari, pork chop and roasted chicken. This is American food but very classy. This is a fairly upscale place but still has a neighborhood feel to it and though I did not try it, they had a very good looking hamburger offering. This is a great place... More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Really good service and good menu too. Fab find in downtown LA with lovely decor and fairy lights at night. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Great late night atmosphere. I usually get some drinks and some appetizers. I always go here when I'm in downtown late. More

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Los Angeles, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

I absolutely love Pete's. They have incredible nachos, with tons of delicious toppings. The chips taste homemade and everything is piled high. The burger with bleu cheese fries is also a winner, it's so yummy. They have a decent drink menu, but the servers will generally be brutally honest about what's good. Pete's has a great selection and is open... More

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Calabasas, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Took the extended family of 6 there for a late lunch on Sunday. All around good food with terrific service. In an interesting part of downtown. Prices were very reasonable. They had sidewalk dining available for smaller groups up to 4. Would definitely return next time I'm in the area. More

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California
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2011

My husband and I decided to go to Pete's Cafe based on the good reviews. We were not disappointed. The food was delicious, the crowd lively and the staff friendly. The blue cheese fries were awesome, as we had read in reviews. I would recommend reservations after 6 p.m. on a Sat. night. More

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Tempe, Arizona
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2010

The other reviews suggested the blue cheese fries. While also not a fan of blue cheese, these fries were AMAZING. Along with everything else we had. Tom, one of the owners came out and helped us find some local stores we were looking for. The wait staff was fast and polite. The clientele was a little douchey, but its not... More

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