“ We had a lovely dinner at San Laurel, located on the 10th floor of the Conrad Los Angeles. The ambiance is stylish yet relaxed, and the views from the floor-to-ceiling windows added a special touch to the evening. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable--she walked us through the menu at the start and offered thoughtful suggestions, which we really appreciated. JAMÓN IBÉRICO DE BELLOTA CINCO JOTAS ($40) 3/5 - High-quality jamón, but it leaned a bit too salty for our taste and felt underwhelming for the price. The portion was small (13 thin strips) and served simply. There was an option to add Pa Amb Tomàquet (pan de cristal with tomato) for an extra $10, but we opted out since we had already ordered the heirloom tomato dish. HEIRLOOM TOMATO ($21) 5/5 - One of the highlights of the night. The tomatoes were incredibly fresh, and the crème fraîche and salsa macha added just the right amount of richness and heat. Balanced, bright, and packed with flavor. PERSIMMON STRACCIATELLA SALAD ($28) 4/5 - A beautiful and well-composed dish. The burrata and macerated figs were delicious, though they slightly overshadowed the persimmons. Still, we really enjoyed this one. WILD MUSHROOMS IN LAUREL CREAM ($39) 4/5 - Earthy and comforting. The mushrooms had great texture, and the fried egg added a nice richness. Would've been a 5 if it had been just a touch less salty. SEARED HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS ($42) 5/5 - Easily one of the best dishes of the night. Perfectly seared scallops paired with a well-balanced tomato puree, daikon dashi, and crisp textures. If you like scallops, don't miss this. CITRUS IN TEXTURES ($18) 3/5 - We both love citrus, and the flavor was great, especially with the grapefruit. However, the shaved ice texture didn't quite complement the other components. Refreshing, but a bit disjointed as a dessert. Overall, San Laurel delivered a solid dining experience with standout service, a beautiful setting, and a few memorable dishes. We'd be happy to return to explore more of the menu. ”

“ My boyfriend booked this place to celebrate my birthday. We walked in and immediately enjoyed the causal, luxurious and comfy vibe. I love the view, atmosphere and the decor. We ordered our appetizer, seared scallops. Amazing presentation. The scallops are prepared perfectly. Seared nicely outside and tender inside. I had the shrimp and he had the duck. We shared the asparagus dish. My shrimp was great, the sauce was bold and complimented the shrimp. I finished every single drop of sauce. His duck I was very tender. The skin was crispy and the duck meat was so tender. The asparagus was very interesting. The tip was sautéed with tenderness. The shaved asparagus was served raw. Very refreshing. We ordered the chocolate mousse cake but the restaurant surprised me with a birthday flan. Both desserts were delightful. I love this restaurant. ”

“ Upscale restaurant from Chef Jose Andres. Came here for dinner prior to watching a show at the Mark Taper Forum with my family, and we made a reservation online in advance. There were a few issues we had at dinner (i.e., they sat us late for our reservation, they forgot a coaster for my mom, they gave our jamon to another table that was seated after us even though we told them that we had a show to catch, etc.). However, I must give a shout out to our waiter Kevin. He's a top notch guy. Even with the issues, he was proactive in communication and checked in on our table the right amount. He was accountable and that helped make the meal still enjoyable. In terms of the food, these are my quick thoughts. - I really liked the jamon and pa amb tomaquet. Get these for the starters. - Scallops were good but small. - Duck was cold and also small. I did like the sweet potato that accompanied it. - Lubina was good and I liked the cut lines of the skin. - Tarte de queso - very savory and not what we were expecting. Honestly, I didn't love this dessert. Overall, the place is classy and was clearly very popular. It's in a convenient location to catch a show but I would recommend giving yourself extra time if you plan to eat there. ”

“ Went right as they opened for lunch and it was convenient since we stayed at the Conrad LA. It was pretty empty so the service was relatively quick. Atmosphere is definitely good and I can tell it would be lively in the evenings. Most importantly the food - it was impressively good. Crudo had a nice citrus flavor with hints of coconut. Scallops were fresh and the sauce was vibrant. Octopus is on the heavy side so I recommend sharing! Bold in flavor and octopus sooo soft..everything 5 stars. Highly recommend if you're staying at the Conrad! ”

“ We ordered a variety of of foods, some 2 orders because it looked so good. Plus we had 6 people so some needed 2 orders. Description of the food will be in the photos. Service was great. Our server was very knowledgeable about the type of food to order and how many to order. The setting of the restaurant was very elegant. The main reason we went was to support the chef who sets up "world kitchens" on the most stricken areas. ”

“ During a staycation at the Conrad Los Angeles, my boyfriend and I decided to make the most of our trip by trying San Laurel for brunch. We'd heard great things about this spot, so we were excited to check it out. Our reservation was at 10 am and the restaurant had a vibrant, lively energy. The doors to the outdoor patio were open, allowing some fresh air. We started with a latte and for food, we got the congee and steak. The congee was comforting, with a subtle richness that made every spoonful a delight. The steak was tender and melt-in-your-mouth type of delicious. While the food was memorable, the service was okay. The restaurant was quite busy, so the staff wasn't as attentive as we would have liked, but it was understandable given the busy atmosphere. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and left feeling satisfied. I'd love to come back and explore their dinner menu sometime! ”

“ Great place to brunch! Honestly we got a bit lost at first because the place was empty at 9:30AM. But I called to ask for instructions and made it to the correct elevator to the 10th floor. Hotel lobby is to the left and San Laurel is to the right. I must say the restaurant gave a great peaceful vibe and I loved all the decor and kitchen ware/utensils. We had a reservation and honestly our waiter & waitress was so attentive and helpful in suggesting recommendations. He gave great details on all our food items as he was careful placing them in the table. Even pouring water and coffee he went around to never reach over our table, which is excellent etiquette. The chefs made our food deliciously and my Cafe BonBon was a real delight. I will be coming back to try dinner and the outdoor patio ambiance for sure! They have a great view of Grand Ave. ”

“ If you're staying at the Conrad, then you'll most likely head to San Laurel for breakfast or brunch at some point. Being in downtown LA and a part of a 5-star hotel makes everything here pretty expensive so save this for a special celebration or the occasional treat! If you're not a guest at the hotel, parking is only available through valet and I don't think the restaurants validate parking. Take the elevator to the 10th floor where you'll find a small counter and the hostess. Even at 9:30AM on a Friday, we had to wait a bit for a table to open up. But if you need a quick caffeine fix, there was a cart near the elevators with free coffee and tea bags. I ordered the Avocado Eggs Benedict and added smoked salmon for an additional charge. It comes with a side of salad but not very much. The benedict itself was actually really good! As you can see from the pictures, they were pretty generous with the salmon and you can't even see the English muffin underneath it all. The salmon was very light, not fishy at all. The muffin was a little crunchy and the hollandaise sauce was very light, just as advertised. As I said earlier, the prices are steep here and normally I wouldn't be paying almost $40 for some smoked salmon Benedict. But I really enjoyed the meal, I enjoyed the vibes...I'd like to come back one day! ”