Marvin

Darling little French bistro with great food and ambiance (albeit rather noisy). Definitely a small plate restaurant although the fish entrees are rather large. Had a personable and helpful waitress which enhanced the experience.

This was my first visit to Marvin. The restaurant was highly recommended by a few friends and did not disappoint. The atmosphere was very homey and cozy. The steak tartare was amazing, the meatballs were delicious with a great mushroom sauce. The octopus salad was very tasty. I also has the seared fois gras and the steak with fries also very nice. The chocolate soufflé was amazing a must!

Don’t understand what the fuss is all about !!!
I guess people just go anywhere that opens up!!‘enough said …

The mimosas were dank, just trust me on this one. Service was so nice and helpful, they were great with my allergies and the food was delectable! Went here with my friends for weekly brunch and couldn’t have been happier. Make a reservation just in case!

I had dinner at Marvin a month ago. The experience was rather exciting as the kind of hip yet family feeling was new. The food was outrageous and the service was authentic, warm and professional. Max, the owner took care to see that all went smoothly, especially assisting me with my birthday reservation for Sunday brunch. I was over the moon by the food and service once again. Awesome. I say thank you to @GOOP for recommending the earthy, fun, dining place to my top 5 worldwide favorite restaurants!

A friend suggested meeting here for dinner. We sat at the bar. Service was great and waiters were attentive. We ordered everything that was recommended. I have to come back here for brunch since dinner was delicious.
Shared between 2 people:
Heirloom tomato and burrata salad — so refreshing, light, and yummy. Salty burrata with veggies. Mmmm
Side of roasted mushrooms– I love mushrooms so. I enjoyed this.
Special of the day– cheese ravioli with truffle sauce. This was freaking delicious. The sauce was so good we had to ask for bread to finish it all up.
Mint chip ice cream. This is probably the most all natural tasting mint chip ice cream I’ve ever tasted. Perfect ending to a delicious dinner!

I had a fantastic dining experience here. I didn’t know what to expect, since I’ve never heard of this place but my friend has been here many times. It’s a small place, and i’m sure it’s often overlooked if you aren’t looking for it. I doubt people notice it just from driving by. Love the cans hanging above in the restarant. You’ll see that I shared a photo of that.
We were seated as soon as I walked in. We started off with with the muscles. Loved the flavor from the soup which I dipped every bite of bread into after I finished eating the muscles. Guess it can be described as a «light chower» with muscles. My main course was the chicken. I have to stress how AMAZING the chicken is. It doesn’t look like a large serving size, but it’s actaully a lot of chicken. The season and stuffing they use is just perfect. I made sure my friend had a bite of the chicken… my mouth is watering as I write this review. I’m not sure what spices are at the center of the chicken, but they know how to make some GOOOD chicken. It’s very juicy and tender. It takes some mad skills to make chicken like this.
Our waitress was great. Gave us tips on what to order. Refilled my iced tea before i finished it up and checked back on us frequently.
There’s street parking. I believe it’s 2 hours on the meters an free after 8pm. I didn’t have any issues finding parking on beverly.
Try DAT chicken!!!

I came here for brunch. I found this place on

Long story short, if it went for the service I would give them two stars. The food was subpar. We had the smoked salmon Benedict and the chicken and waffles. The waffle was fried (talk about heart attack). The egg tasted lemony. It was paired with creamed spinach and a fried bread. I don’t know why they would consider this to be appetizing but it was not.

I’m torn on Marvin, I wish we could give it a 3.5. Came here for Brunch and the atmosphere is really nice, the interior is very pleasant, service was good. The avocado toast deserved 4-​stars, very tasty. The egg white mushroom fritata was good but it was way too oily. I’d definitely come back here though — cute neighborhood spot.

This place is one of our favorites to attend. We got a reservation no problem via open table. The size of the restaurant is small and there is limited seating, so it is advised that you make a reservation. However, the menu is delicious. We’ve tried multiple dishes and never are disappointed. The servers are VERY knowledgeable and friendly. The wine list is amazing. It is a tad expensive, but you really get what you pay for in terms of composition and flavor. They recommend you order the desserts ahead of time, as they take awhile to make. This isn’t off-​putting to me at all, but we have yet to order any because we ALWAYS over do it sharing plates of everything. When you get your check, they give you a complimentary truffle, which is a nice way to end your meal. This place is worth it.

Perfect addition to the neighborhood. Fantastic wine list, wonderful service and very cool room. Roasted chicken and tricolore salad were lovely. Oysters and tartare to start were perfect. Enjoy.

First time at Marvin this morning for brunch. The asparagus burrata egg toast was delicious. Great bacon too. My family all enjoyed their meals as well. My only gripe is that my coffee was weak and flavorless.

Came here for Saturday brunch yesterday with my toddler son before we headed to LACMA.
Good:
— it wasn’t busy at all when we arrived at 11:30pm. Aside from us, there were only about 5 – 6 other tables that were occupied.
— easy-​to-​get reservations via OpenTable
— cheap metered street parking. I didn’t get one right in front but just around the corner on Crescent Hts.
— service was friendly & very accommodating towards my son
— yummy salmon benedict (hollandaise was lemony and tangy, which was nice). The side of hash browns with an herby butter was also good.
Bad:
— the place itself is blah and the furniture are very basic (but who really cares)
— the coffee was ok, not great
— I had to ask for water 4x before it came
In summary, we had a good and relaxed time and were out of there within 45 minutes (food came quickly and I was famished). A very easy place to get a resy for so I would most likely be back.

Food was so good. Awesome place. Need to try dinner !! Ambiance and décor dope too. Ingredients fresh from farmers market. So good. One of those places I’d go back to.

Went here on the off-​chance with a friend, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice ambiance, delicious food, cheese plate we had was super generous portions per cheese, nice wines by the glass, and really great music. My first time here and I’d definitely go again. Low key, relaxed, great neighborhood bistro.

Marvin is one of my gotos for brunch in the WeHo/​MidCity area. My favorite breakfast item is the scrambled eggs on toast with ham. The ham is either a prosciutto or jamon (Italian or Spanish, respectively) and has a nice shaving of cheese on top, all placed on a thick and crusty slice of artisan bread. I usually pair this with a side of bacon which is cooked to a nice crisp.
For dinner, the meatballs, porkchop, and porchetta have always been done well, with the meatballs having a pleasingly loose texture that is complimented with a final sear from the broiler or griddle.
Standout sides are the jamon tomato toast, roasted mushrooms, and aparagus with fried egg.
Ambience-​wise, you’ll find a nice looking crowd sitting below some fun ornaments hanging from the ceiling. I’ve been served by the lovely Pilar on multiple occasions and she has always chosen the perfect glass of wine to pair with whatever I’m in the mood for that night.

Went there last night for the first time for Valentine’s Day dinner. Everything about the dinner was enjoyable, but there are small adjustments that, if made, would make this a 5* experience for me.
The food is elevated bistro food in a casual setting. We shared a frisee lardon salad (lovely but slightly overdressed), seared foie gras (served on brioche toast – exquisite), steak frites (the steak was a NY steak, beautifully cooked but a small portion, a mountain of excellent frites) and pot de crème (freaking amazing with a layer of glazed caramel).
Blake had a glass of Sancerre for $ 20, which was excellent, and I had 2 glasses of Sicilian red, delightful and $ 16/​glass.
The vibe of the restaurant is that of a comfortable neighborhood clubhouse – think James Beach in Venice back in the day, before it became more of pick-​up joint. N.B. James Beach was an early Bruce Marder resto and Marvin is owned and very much overseen by Bruce’s son, Max, who is a lovely and caring guy.
Service was ridiculously on point and fun – thank you, Christine!
So, about those adjustments, as beautifully curated as the wines are, and they are!, the price point for wine by the glass just seems too high. Maybe there should be bread service without an extra charge. If these things were adjusted, then it really would become a neighborhood go-​to place for us.
Lastly, the playlist. It’s great fun to have a ’70’s playlist, but it would be far more interesting if it were a bit more eclectic – I couldn’t help curating a list in my head as I sat there. I would be happy to share.

We came here for the Free Range LA brunch. For this particular event you have to make reservations, which we did. I noticed the unique ceiling, they had very interesting light bulbs I’ve never seen before. It was very intriguing and different. We ordered mimosa’s while we took a look at the menu. The menu is simple with just a few good options. The waitress continuously checked on us if we needed anything. Our food was cooked to perfection; the waffle had a nice golden crisp texture and a add of berries, chicken was juicy and crunchy, the avocado toast was mouthwatering. Really enjoy it, check out my foodie Instagram @foodgurula.

Amazing French Food in an unassuming spot on Beverly Blvd and Crescent Heights. There is a black and white awning and tables outside. Feels very French when you are dining outside.
They have the BEST wine list. All their wines are curated and I think they swap them out monthly. Without a doubt the best wine list in LA. If you are a foodie, they have amazing french fare, everything is prepared perfectly.
Their toasts are amazing because the bread is baked fresh in house daily. Jamon toast is a must, the rigatoni bolognese is to die for and their asaragus and fried egg toast is also to die! They also have a great cheeseburger too.
Everything on their menu is really amazing and it’s still a little unknown so the restaurant is not terribly crowded. I come for Sunday supper because they have the best server who works on Sunday night.
Also they do a Saturday brunch with Free Range LA (fried chicken and waffles) that is amazing.
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in LA because the vibe is chic and mellow, the food is consistently good, wine list is amazing and the service is great. Also there are random celeb sightings which is always a good sign that the food is great when you see celebs dining here.

Enjoyed this spot very much but would caution to leave enough time to find parking as there is no valet! Low key, cool spot, nice casual vibes, great food and service.
The roasted chicken was delicious — moist and juicy. Exceeded expectations. Fab frites with what tasted like homemade ketchup. We started with a half dozen oysters — yum. Interesting and mostly French wines by the glass– I tried two different white wines recommended by the waitress and both were exceptional — one in particular was very apple-​centric — really delicious. My colleague enjoyed a burrata/​asparagus/​egg toast starter which looked amazing — and then the mussels — her fave.
Highly recommend this spot and will be back.