Lustig Bar in Culver City
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10
A month ago
Great service and yummy food! We came as a 4 top and tried several dishes as shared plates. Everyone loved everything we ordered. The servers, hosts and bartender were all very friendly and attentive and offered great recommendations. We had drinks, appetizers, mains and desserts! It was a great time.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
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10
2 weeks ago
We experienced Lustig last night as a party of 8.
Since the pandemic, there has been a sharp downward spiral in the quality, creativity and service in the restaurant industry that has left us dreaming of a recovery. Last night at Lustig, we found out excellence is still possible!
We ate up more than the food, we ate the care, the attention to every detail.
Cauliflower panacota topped with caviar, ratatouille pizza, raclette cheese pizza, variety of warm homemade breads with dips, wagyu New York steak, the crown item was the wienershitzel, delicately salads and to die for desserts like apple streusel , but the queen of desserts was Kaiser pancake dessert!
I could get into the drinks but that had a whole backstory of what a novel selection of drinks they had. I’m glad we went as a big party so we could experience so many dishes.
If traveling is not readily accessible to you then let your tongue and senses do the traveling for you while you sample a meal here. My hat is off to the Chef and his team.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
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10
A month ago
As German in LA, I've been looking for a restaurant that takes me home with its tastes for the last two years. Finally found that, at an Austrian restaurant.
We had an amazing experience starting with a very attentive staff. Our server was very knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable with little stories and a congenial style. We'll blame one little slip of forgetting a wine on the pre-opening state.
I really enjoyed the Laugen (Brezel) as part of the Brotzeit with some great butter.
As main, the Wiener Schnitzel was very high-quality with the right amount of breading and crunch. My girlfriend and her dad enjoyed the Sauerbraten, which was super tender. One suggestion for the Sauerbraten: I would offer more sauce on the side as standard, as the tart sauce makes this dish (my mum makes the family recipe for Christmas every year).
The Millefeullie was a great light dessert. For the Kaiserschmarrn you should have some extra room in the "other stomach". The taste was lovely tho with a fluffy consistency.
Drinks were delicious from the house lemonade (despite it having carrot juice in it) to the wines to the coffee after.
All in all, a great experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
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8
3 days ago
I happened upon Lustig while looking for a place for a business dinner in Culver City. Not knowing what to expect from an Austrian restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised by quality and taste profiles on the menu. The Jalapeno Hamachi with light avocado cream was my favorite but I really loved the innovative ways they combined food. Dishes like the "Bluefin Tuna Cannoli" and "Curry Fries" boasted with unique flavors. My colleagues raved about the beef cheek and I had the Barramundi. Unfortunately, the fish was a bit rubbery but I really liked the taste. I look forward to coming back and trying everything "from the pizza family tree".
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Hamachi Jalapeño
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4
2 weeks ago
New Restaurant Alert! Lustig Restsurant, an Austrian concep by Chef Bernhard Maringer next door to Father’s Office in Culver City. They have been in soft opening since 12/30. Just going to say it, the WeinerSchnitzel is much better than Spago’s. It is more tender, a little thicker, and the breading is crunchy and juicy. The lingonberries on the side were also a nice complement. Another hit was the chicken liver profiteroles with their rich and velvety filling that worked w the dark chocolate and the verjus gelee. The surprise of the night was the beef cheek souerbraten that was tender as thick lengua. The spatzle was perfectly executed and not overcooked like so many. I also recommend the roasted beet salad w vanilla goat cheese and crispy Brussels sprouts. The breads and spreads were served warm and we ate every last crumb. The wine list has plenty of gruner veltliner and Blaufrankish. Unfortunately, they are not going to budge on the two bottle max for corkage. #thefoodietraveler
2nd visit: Overtly dumbed down. Upon checking in the hostess aggressively argued w me over the seating arrangements we made on open table and I had to pull out my chats to “prove it.” Later, we were disappointed by food not executed nearly as well as we prior visit, such as soggy profiteroles, missing beets in beet salad, not crispy wienerschnitzel, spatzle replaced with potatoes on the sourbraten. And the most infuriating and insulting was we had requested ketchup not curry sauce w the fries which they did not bring until no more fries. So then we ordered another order of fries . They should have comped us for the second order but instead they charged us $2 for ketchup. We know where we are not welcome and we will not be returning.
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
Source:
10
2 months ago
Every dish the waiter recommended was so delicious, original, and hit the spot. Hamachi was my favorite! Broccolini, and house salad can’t go wrong. Wine, beer and desserts were amazing, Mille feuille was not too sweet and light. Mille feuille and kaisserschmarrn in photo. Can’t wait to go back to try more dishes and desserts!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Source:
2
4 days ago
My excitement to explore a new culinary spot with my wife and fellow food enthusiast friends was utterly dashed by the dismal experience at Lustig. Our visit coincided with worsening weather, yet despite my reasonable request, we were seated at the far edge of the patio, fully exposed to the elements. Despite voicing concerns for my pregnant wife's comfort and well-being, our pleas for a more suitable seating arrangement were met with dismissive responses from both the server and hostess.
Repeated attempts to secure a more suitable table were met with apathy and indifference, culminating in a frustrating ordeal that highlighted the abysmal communication and lack of empathy from the staff. It's appalling that instead of acknowledging their oversight, the blame was shifted onto us, the patrons, for not communicating effectively with them.
Setting aside the appalling service, the food at Lustig failed to salvage the experience. While not outright terrible, none of the dishes truly impressed. Moreover, the portion sizes were inadequate, necessitating multiple orders of appetizers just to suffice for a small group. As someone who appreciates and is willing to invest in quality dining experiences, Lustig fell disappointingly short of expectations.
In conclusion, while Lustig may tout itself as a culinary destination, the dismal service and underwhelming food leave much to be desired. I seldom resort to writing reviews, but the egregious treatment we endured compels me to caution others against patronizing this establishment. Consider this a warning before considering Lustig for your next meal.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Source:
10
2 weeks ago
Post Covid a lot has changed in the food industry, that's why I am writing this review. It was so refreshing to be welcomed, and greeted upon arrival. It was more refreshing to see the amount of love and pride the Restaurant team has, the knowledge of food and bar Service. But above all, it was refreshing to finally have a meal to talk about and even to dream about the following day. From the quality of meats, LOVE the Schnitzel and the Wagyu beef so tender and flavorful, to the twist on the pizzas, every morsel was delightful. I was amazed at the selection of highly specialized and quality of the cocktails and alcohol as well. Not to mention the decor, fun, lively and just right... Thank you for an amazing experience.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Source:
10
A month ago
A beautiful restaurant, friendly and personable service, a menu written with love, and delicious dishes. The chicken liver profiteroles are a revelation, and it was a wonderful treat to experience it all
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Source:
10
3 weeks ago
It's hard to find a restaurant that can surprise you, but Lustig for the win. We had an amazing experience at Lustig. We decided to order family style (party of 4) so we could try a lot of the menu. Every item is a bit different - chicken liver with chocolate (trust me, it works). What stood out was the quality and presentation. You literally taste and see the thought that went into the menu. Highly recommend trying the drinks - if you're a whiskey drinker try the Alt Fashioned.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Liver Pate
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