Agua Viva

Exceptional service and undeniably an incredible ambience with a 10th floor rooftop dining venue. All of our selections were really good and cooked to a superb standard. For starters, our crab croquettes and potatoes hit the spot - cooked perfectly crispy without being too heavy. Light and tasty. The drinks were good, but nothing special for the area considering the rich variety of bars within walking distance downtown. The Soba Salad took home the cake, with a fascinating texture and beaming sense of freshness. Lobster roll sandwich was alright but nothing too special… and of course the burger hit the spot but at $30 I’d expect more. Lastly, the steak was made perfectly to medium rare and garnished with finesse. While I understand the artisanal craftsmanship and luxury location, the offerings seemed disproportionately expensive for what they turned out to be, in my peasant opinion. The price is on the higher side… I would expect a higher variety of offerings and something a bit less lackluster at this price point. Nonetheless, an amazing dining experience with an exquisite view of downtown Los Ángeles to top it off. Worth crediting the service workers who were nothing but kind (and refilled our waters at every given opportunity)!

This is the second of 2 restaurants we have visited at the Conrad Hotel. This restaurant lives up to the standards and expectations of the Conrad and a building from Frank G. The food is fantastic and worth every penny. The cocktails are just as good and there is a good selection for all. The menu is refreshing, juicy, flavourful and unique. The staff are excellent and blankets can be provided upon request. It gets cold 10 floors up. The views are fantastic and this is a must visit spot and is perfect for dates before or after a show/museum.

Highly recommend! The drinks and food here are delicious. I got the classic margarita and it was fantastic. The make your own sushi was a different take but fun to eat and tasty as well, the salmon was fresh! The chicken had a great mix of flavors, it was juicy and tender. The desserts were definitely a hit, the white chocolate parfait was delicious but the pineapple soaked in rum was out of this world (never had anything like it!) I regret not taking any pictures on the surrounding view and over esthetic of this restaurant. It has a hip, fresh vibe and and hotel is beautiful.

I didn't stay here but I ate at the outdoor rooftop restaurant and it was sooooo goooddddd!!! I highly recommend if looking for a fancy little date. We were sat right away and lucky we got to choose where we wanted to sit. The decor was beautiful and the food was sooooo good. Literally no complaints on anything. Service was perfect with timing and suggestions. There's also a valet service and it's brand new so it wasn't packed yet. =]

Agua Viva by Jose Andres is one of my new favorite open air brunch areas. It's not quite rooftop (elevator said floor 10) but it has the vibes of a rooftop bar. The design aesthetics were absolutely amazing, giving me Tulum vibes. We went on a day after it rained and it was so clear, you could see the snow cap mountains in the background. Now let's talk about food. Not only was the food visually pleasing, it was absolutely delicious. My friend got the burger with aged ribeye and really enjoyed it. I got the lobster roll and it had a nice balance of creaminess, acidity, and there was textural variation with crunchy bits at the top. The roll itself was perfectly toasted and the fries were cooked to crispy perfection. I don't eat oysters but the presentation was absolutely phenomenal. That dozen oysters were arranged on an ice platter with sea kelp and lemon. My favorite was actually the appetizer, the crab croquettes. Five individual croquettes were served in each order. They were packed full of sweet lump crab meat. There is practically no filler and it was amazing. You can see the photo of a cross section in my pictures. It was served with a chive, dill and coarse grained mustard aioli which complimented the sweet crab well. Parking: there was some metered street parking close by near the Walt Disney Concert Hall. I think if you parked at the on site lot it would cost about $20 to valet.

Stopped by here for a lunch this past weekend and was blown away. All check marks in all categories. Beautiful entrance, great views, good drinks, quality food and good service. We got the Patatas Bravas and Croquetas de Cangrejo to start. Both very very good. It was between the lobster roll and txule-burger. We got both and they were to die for. The lobster roll was fresh and tasty. The burger was a smashed burger with the most wonderful brioche bun. Finished the day off with the Profiterole and wouldn’t change a thing about. Will definitely be back!

Agua Viva is off to an absolutely perfect start. The space is wonderful. It essentially has 'rooms,' varying in views, sun exposure and noise level. The cocktails are fantastic. Like almost any Jose Andres restaurant, the appetizers steal the show. Great small plates for sharing. Like Mercado Little Spain in New York, Agua Viva features Andres classics like gazpacho, his signature gin & tonic, and papatas bravas (fried spicy potatoes). I am sad I don't live in L.A., because if I did, I would be there once or twice a week. What a great new restaurant.

More than an amazing experience. Highly recommend this beautiful hotel! The amenities are high end, the staff bends over backwards, and the food and drinks are phenomenal. We will definitely be back to this chic, gorgeous hotel.