I don’t leave many reviews, but Running Goose definitely deserves even more love and attention. We weren’t able to visit my family during the holidays, so decided we would make a special trip to California with everyone during my wife and I’s birthday week. We’ve been in LA for a couple of days so far, but our dinner tonight will definitely be a highlight of our trip. We had no expectations going in other than some positive reviews we saw on Google. We absolutely loved the dining experience we received here. The weather outside was very nice, which made the semi-outdoor seating area feel that much more special for us. The environment was cozy and comfortable without being pretentious. Our service was extremely fast and courteous, and the wait staff who served us went above and beyond to put us at ease. They were respectful, charming, and ultimately just made us feel very welcome. Then, we get to the food and we were all blown away by the quality. We ordered the baked Brie, salmon, steak frites, and duck confit and each were able to try each other’s entrees so we could get a full feel for the menu. Everything was so spectacular, the duck in particular is going to be something I dream about for a while. It was perfectly crisp and tender, and avoided the greasiness you often get when ordering a duck entree. Close runner up for me was the steak frites, which was cooked perfectly. We enjoyed everything with a nice red wine, which just elevated the whole meal that much more. Normally we aren’t a dessert family, but after such a great experience, we decided to order the crème Brulee, chocolate pudding, and pavlova. Sometime during the dinner, the wait staff had heard it was my birthday that day and as they brought out the desserts, they brought the pavlova out in the center of the table with a lit candle. I know it’s not anything major, but it just really highlighted for me personally the care and attention that was being put into our entire night. We left with clean plates and high spirits. Not only do I highly recommend this location for anyone visiting, I believe that if I were to visit LA again in the future, I would have to put Running Goose on my list of places to visit. Thank you Running Goose for giving us such a wonderful evening!
Running Goose
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I don’t leave many reviews, but Running Goose definitely deserves even more love and attention. We weren’t able to visit my family during the holidays, so decided we would make a special trip to California with everyone during my wife and I’s birthday week. We’ve been in LA for a couple of days so far, but our dinner tonight will definitely be a highlight of our trip. We had no expectations going in other than some positive reviews we saw on Google. We absolutely loved the dining experience we received here. The weather outside was very nice, which made the semi-outdoor seating area feel that much more special for us. The environment was cozy and comfortable without being pretentious. Our service was extremely fast and courteous, and the wait staff who served us went above and beyond to put us at ease. They were respectful, charming, and ultimately just made us feel very welcome. Then, we get to the food and we were all blown away by the quality. We ordered the baked Brie, salmon, steak frites, and duck confit and each were able to try each other’s entrees so we could get a full feel for the menu. Everything was so spectacular, the duck in particular is going to be something I dream about for a while. It was perfectly crisp and tender, and avoided the greasiness you often get when ordering a duck entree. Close runner up for me was the steak frites, which was cooked perfectly. We enjoyed everything with a nice red wine, which just elevated the whole meal that much more. Normally we aren’t a dessert family, but after such a great experience, we decided to order the crème Brulee, chocolate pudding, and pavlova. Sometime during the dinner, the wait staff had heard it was my birthday that day and as they brought out the desserts, they brought the pavlova out in the center of the table with a lit candle. I know it’s not anything major, but it just really highlighted for me personally the care and attention that was being put into our entire night. We left with clean plates and high spirits. Not only do I highly recommend this location for anyone visiting, I believe that if I were to visit LA again in the future, I would have to put Running Goose on my list of places to visit. Thank you Running Goose for giving us such a wonderful evening!
Not a fancy place in terms of decor but there is a nice outdoor patio with a covered roof. The highlight is their amazing menu, full of creative options for both vegan and other diners. I found the flavors extraordinary and the prices shockingly reasonable.
Not a fancy place in terms of decor but there is a nice outdoor patio with a covered roof. The highlight is their amazing menu, full of creative options for both vegan and other diners. I found the flavors extraordinary and the prices shockingly reasonable.
My $45 ribeye steak with fries and eggs was exceptional. I recommend ordering medium as opposed to medium-rare. The outdoor patio has a nice vibe to it with pleasant old school French music playing in the background.