"Because it resides inside the Conrad hotel in Downtown LA, San Laurel could be the most versatile upscale restaurant in the central business district. Here, José Andrés’ group does modern Spanish dishes inflected with local ingredients for something ritzy but not fussy. Fans of Andrés’ Bazaar in Beverly Hills will find a lot to like, with the chef’s elegant touch on vegetables, seafood, and grilled meat. The menu has enough range for business dinners and dates, but there are also some compelling highlights, like Idiazábal cheese shaved over olive oil crackers, that are sure to initiate some debate." - Eater Staff
Cathy Chaplin