La Boucherie
Financial District, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Boucherie is the right Downtown Los Angeles choice when the room and skyline setting matter as much as the meal. It is easier to plan around than tougher special-occasion tables, with Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition in 2026 giving the wine side a credible signal.
About La Boucherie
La Boucherie is a Los Angeles venue with breakfast hours on several mornings and dinner hours from Wednesday through Saturday. The dress code is smart casual, so it is best approached as a polished plan rather than an ultra-casual stop.
La Boucherie earned a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026. Its strongest planning anchors are its hours, dress code, and wine recognition.
A Los Angeles venue to plan around service windows
La Boucherie is open for breakfast on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Tuesday listed as closed. Dinner service is listed Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30–9:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 5:30–10 PM.
Because the schedule is specific, it is worth checking your intended day before planning around the venue. Do not treat it as a lunch option unless the venue's own current channels say otherwise.
Who should consider La Boucherie, and who should choose another table
Consider La Boucherie if you want a Los Angeles venue with smart-casual expectations, dinner availability on select nights, and Wine Spectator recognition. It is also a practical candidate for breakfast on the mornings when service is listed.
If you need a venue chosen for a specific cuisine, chef, dish, tasting format, price point, or dietary accommodation policy, confirm those details directly before booking. For a broader scan before committing, use Pearl's Los Angeles restaurants guide. If the night extends beyond dinner, the Los Angeles bars guide, Los Angeles hotels guide, Los Angeles experiences guide, and Los Angeles wineries guide can help build the rest of the plan.
Located inside
HotelInterContinental Los Angeles DowntownFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 900 Wilshire Blvd fl 71, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Website
- laboucheriedtla.com
- Phone
- +12136887777
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Boucherie trades on vertical drama: perched on the 71st floor, it reframes downtown Los Angeles and the surrounding basin so the city becomes part of the plate’s presentation. The concept is rooted in a French boucherie tradition — an old-world respect for cut, breed and sourcing — translated through a California lens. The result reads as considered and intentionally restrained rather than flashy; the view supplies spectacle while the kitchen anchors the meal in classic technique and ingredient focus. It feels like a high-stakes, refined house that pairs old-school craft with contemporary Los Angeles standards.
Best For
This is a dinner-first destination where the occasion matters: think date nights, business dinners and special celebrations that benefit from a dramatic skyline backdrop. The elevated perch and emphasis on premium cuts create an eventful atmosphere best experienced after dark, when the city lights reinforce the sense of occasion. Parties who want a showy setting and reliably composed French boucherie fare find this a natural choice. The menu’s shareable steak and classic plates also make it well suited to couples and small celebratory groups.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s butchery focus and its signature, shareable preparations: the Chateaubriand Steak for Two is an obvious centerpiece for two diners, while Lobster Thermidor and Duck à l'Orange showcase the kitchen’s command of classic French preparations. Because the boucherie concept foregrounds cut and sourcing, ask your server about the day’s sourcing and butcher’s recommendations when choosing steaks. For groups, plan to center the meal around a prime shared cut and supplement with classic, composed sides and a shellfish or roasted plate to balance richness.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant ambiance with pulse-quickening city views, discreet hidden booths, and an intimate setting enhanced by soft lighting and sophisticated decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Chateaubriand Steak for Two
- Lobster Thermidor
- Duck a l'Orange
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 900 Wilshire Blvd fl 71, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If you cannot get the table
Try Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant if the group wants another Downtown-adjacent room with a clearer sushi and robata direction. Choose Dekkadance for a more flexible hotel meal that is easier to fit around changing plans.
Restaurant context
How La Boucherie compares in Downtown Los Angeles
Choose La Boucherie over Engine Co. No. 28 when the dinner needs polish, height, and a stronger occasion feel. Engine Co. No. 28 is the more practical downtown fallback for a grounded meal, while La Boucherie is better for visitors, dates, and business hosting where ambiance is part of the value.
Against Sora, Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant, and Niku X, the question is format. Those are stronger cross-shops when the craving is specific, especially sushi, robata, or meat-focused dining. La Boucherie makes more sense when the group wants a formal Downtown room and a wine-recognized setting rather than a narrowly defined cuisine plan.
Dekkadance is the easier pick for a flexible hotel-adjacent meal or mixed group that does not need a full special-occasion setup. La Boucherie is the better move when the reservation has to feel more deliberate and the view-led atmosphere justifies choosing a higher-floor restaurant over a simpler Downtown option.
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Compare La Boucherie
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| La Boucherie | Los Angeles | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| Sora | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Engine Co. No. 28 | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Niku X | Los Angeles | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| Dekkadance | Los Angeles | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Boucherie good for solo dining?
La Boucherie may work for solo diners who want a smart-casual Los Angeles venue during its service windows. For bar, counter, or solo-specific booking options, confirm the current options directly with the venue.
What should I wear to La Boucherie?
The dress code is smart casual. That is the best standard to follow for both breakfast and dinner unless the venue publishes more specific current guidance.
What is La Boucherie known for?
La Boucherie is a Los Angeles venue with smart-casual dress expectations, breakfast and select dinner hours, and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026.
