Jonathan Club

Business casual is fine. I was wearing a black suit with a white open collar shirt, but I was stopped in front of the elevator before a dinner and told I had to put on a tie because of their strict dress code. Seriously? So they would have turned away Steve Jobs and almost every executive in Hollywood because they don’t wear ties? Actually they offered me a choice of red and blue rep ties to choose from so I could fit in. No wonder the Jonathan Club and its ilk seem so out of touch with the current business world in Hollywood and LA. It’s a small thing but it’s symptomatic of the JC, they had to let minorities and women in but by God, they won’t take away our ties…

Fancy private club located in the downtown LA district. You’ll need a member to invite you to get into this swanky place. Great architecture, wonderful service, good food. They have a private parking garage on the ground floor.

I’m not sure why but Thai place is so old inside that it actually scares me. There also seems to be no one staying on the floor with you to hear you scream

The Jonathan Club is a well established private entity that is old world elegance and charm. I had the pleasure of coming here for lunch with a friend several times for lunch. I always feel as if transported into a world from another time. The Christmas decorations are spectacular, with great attention to deal, and brighten up the spirit. What a special treat. The food is decent, and I particularly like their split pea soup. Every time invited, I leave feeling very good, and the experience is special.

Great location but the building is older and it shows. Strict dress code and no phone and surprisingly no laptop use.
They do know how to throw a great party or gala.
I personally prefer the Beach location.

Eh it was fine. Building is beautiful but staff is rude. Customer service issue time and time again. At the venue for a wedding and the sea bass was over cooked. Staff then argued it wasn’t vs just getting me a new piece. Then provided me with pork vs what I ordered so we had to repeat what had just happened. Just disappointing

Full of rich snobs and roaches, I don’t know which is worse…
The rooms are dated probably haven’t been updated in about 50 years. They won’t let you wear shorts in their parking garage lobby, but they put up with bugs and roaches in the rooms. Plus, if you’re not a member, I guarantee you won’t feel welcomed or comfortable being a guest.

Absolutely amazing. I never knew that such an establishment existed in the middle of DTLA. First off, there is a business casual dress code that is strictly enforced so come dressed nicely! I had the pleasure of experiencing the rooftop steakhouse (which is only open during the summer) and it was an amazing experience. Being above the bustling streets of DTLA and enjoying the views of the sky and the buildings all while eating a beautifully prepared meal… what more can a girl ask for?
We started off with the foie gras which just melted in my mouth… like butter. Eating it with the berries that were placed on the side enhanced the taste.
For the main, we shared the ribeye and the branzino. The ribeye was cooked to a perfect medium rare topped with asparagus and mushrooms. The branzino came out with the skin crisp and the meat tender and juicy.
The service was great also. They were attentive, helpful, and knowledgeable of the menu.
If you have the opportunity to dine here, definitely do. (You do need to be invited by a JC member.)

Beautiful rooftop dinner. Great food and excellent service, after all, they will have to keep their prestigious identity as a private club. Decoration is very old european-​style, feels like you are stepping back in time. I find it to be an old world charm.

What a great lunch we had today and a beautiful club! The staff is so nice. The pool is gorgeous! Gym is nice as well

Superb food and service. The dress code helps the club maintian the appropriate culture and is appreciated.

I attended at an event at the Jonathan club this evening had a wonderful dinner staff treated everyone with the upmost respect will definitely go back again thank you for the wonderful meal

The Jonathan Club is a very classy and historical establishment. I have been here a few times with my former employer, and I always have a great time here.
The Jonathan Club has an gym, indoor pool, jacuzzi, basketball court, and a steam room. The gym is fully loaded with squat racks, benches, free weights, and many cardio machines. The equipment is incredibly new and the weights are very clean and in fantastic shape. The indoor pool is heated to a comfortable temperature, and split into 4 lanes (if I recall correctly). The jacuzzi is very hot and relaxing. The basketball court seems a little smaller than a full size court, and looks very standard. However, I have never seen anyone in the court, although my boss said that some weekend tournaments are held here. Finally the steam room is out of this world. The temperature is manageable and has a nice hint of mint. This is very refreshing and cleansing! Keep in mind that the gym closes fairly early at 9PM, and the staff will shut off the lights.
The grill at the Jonathan Club has very average food (unless the kitchen is different now). I have tried the burger, which is very good but not special. The salmon salad is somewhat sub-​par because the salmon was not tender, and the salad was really a few pieces of sliced up iceberg lettuce.

With the addition of some amazing new staff in the last few years: executive chef (Jason McClain); pastry chef (Sally Camacho); and sommelier (Caitlyn Stansbury), the JC has become not only a destination for the historical architecture, excellent locale, and sumptuous amenities, but rivals any restaurant downtown.
The 5^th floor rooftop garden provides delicious, fresh herbs and vegetables. The Grill on the 2^nd floor is always delicious. The beautiful new wine room is luxurious and private but big enough to host an event for 30 – 40 comfortably. On the 13^th floor is the most amazing open air restaurant. The feeling is dining alfresco in NYC (if NYC had a restaurant as nice as Sugar in Hong Kong). «Jazz on the Roof» dinners during the summer months are awesome. The completely cool adjacent outdoor Cigar Lounge has comfortable seating, heaters, and a fire pit, along with a (secret) private bathroom.
Spectacular onsite florist (Ixora) with a shop in Sierra Madre is perfect and effortless for events. The lobby shop, just off the parking garage (Bellevue Terrace) has some fun gift ideas, lots of JC logo gear, and great prices on wine and spirits.
Several of the public areas have received, or are currently receiving, major facelifts at both the Town and Beach Clubs. One of these is the 5^th floor gym/​spa/​locker rooms, which are vast and comfortable. Superb masseuses and estheticians. State of the art Pilates studio with excellent instructors. Lovely original indoor pool that feels blissfully private.
The suites upstairs are spacious, comfortable, and welcoming, an excellent value for downtown. The ONLY drawback is no room service after 9:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 a.m. on Monday.
Events here are luxurious, elegant, and calm. No cell phones EVER allowed. TURN THEM OFF. You don’t hear a ring, no one gabbing, checking their messages… it’s lovely!
Since built as a gentleman’s club just after the turn of the century, it is often challenging to find a women’s restroom but they are there (1^st floor, 3^rd floor, 4^th floor, 5^th floor, 12^th floor). Yes, some areas are dated and technology has not quite caught on here but hands down it is a lovely environment worthy of spending your time and money.
No expense was spared when this property was built in 1924. The dress code and presence of old fashioned manners and civility is a welcome respite from the crass and casual that is everyday LA. I consider it a privilege to be a member and lucky to have grown up with the environment of the Club in my life.

In all reality its more of a 3.5 stars. I’d love to give them a full 5 seeing as the food, staff and environment are fully on point and clearly know what they are doing. Alas… I can not. Although I do appreciate the food that I am eating and love tasting and enjoying every bite, there is something about being offered the previous persons meal that used the utensils before me that simply doesn’t sit well with me at all. You are serving and offering fine china and silver for your dining experience… fine china that realistically should be polished and inspected BEFORE it is placed on the table for the next guest. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure the food that wasn’t washed away tasted lovely at some point, I just didn’t want to be offered it as an option on my spoon.

Best wedding venue I’ve been to in a long time. The club is really classy and the staff rises above.

Dinner was exquisite, the architecture is stunning and the entertainment is classy and quality. Everyone was lovely.

my company decided to host it’s holiday party at the rooftop lounge area at the Jonathan club. I had no expectations whatsoever. The rooftop area was beautiful. The view was nice and the seating area was nice. I would be happy to host a party here. My only complain was the difficulty in finding a restroom. There were no signs and when you ask the wait staff they just say downstairs.
The food was pretty tasty. I will make it a point to attend any parties I get invited to here.

No cell phone use in the lobby. There are three booths close to the entrance where you can use cell phone and internet.
I had a meeting here this morning with a colleague who’s a member here. Receptionist said that she would inform me when my colleague arrived. She never did so he ended up waiting for me in the lobby while I was in the booth.
I liked that the building is so well maintained considering it’s been here forever. We went to the restaurant on the 2^nd floor. Service was slow. The waitstaff served us coffee and never returned.
It’s a bit pretentious, I expected outstanding service for a private club. Service isn’t up to par even for a regular establishment.

Talk about swanky, this place is it.
Where else can you find a club for the social elite like this one? You would drive by this place 1,000 times without ever knowing what this place is all about.
Last night (12-​15-​2012) there was a Christmas party here and this place is pretty mind boggling. When you first pull into the valet off of Figueroa you can tell you have driven into a World of the posh & the elite. This club isn’t like a Bally’s you do not just come off of the street and ask to apply /​join, you are asked to join and even after being asked to join you must be approved by a Board. Once inside everything is cherry wood this & shiny brass that.
Last night the Jonathan Club had a live band, the room was too small and the music was too loud. Trying to pull out of this parking structure is fun; alarms go off when the commoners are walking by on the sidewalk. The only good thing is that when you pull out of the structure you are so close to the 110 freeway to get you the heck out of this part of town and back to where I belonged at the Beach. I would much rather be in board shorts eating food with tiny traces of sand then come back to this part of town or this Club.
I give the Valet staff here 5-​Stars but everything else just wasn’t for me.