Alta Adams

"This is the kind of homey and comforting spot that anyone would be glad to have in their neighborhood, but would just as happily drive to find. Generous portions make it a favorite for family-style and group dining. The lovely back patio is draped with string lights and vines, fashioning a perfect backdrop for evenings alfresco. The cooking is soulful and comforting, starting with a plate of golden-fried black-eyed pea fritters with a garlicky green herb sauce for dipping. Their fried chicken is decadent, served juicy with a wickedly spicy hot sauce and caramelized sweet potatoes. Buttery coconut cake for dessert is pure, old-fashioned bliss." - Michelin Inspector

“Where Can I Be Sexy And Eat Fries By Myself?” - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Step one, find your best sexy picnic outfit. Whether that’s a ball gown, Big Bud Press jumpsuit, or just something gingham, it’s imperative to look your hottest right now. Then, head to Alta Adams, a wonderful Southern restaurant in West Adams with an outdoor seating area that feels like a private backyard barbecue. Of course, there are other things on the menu, besides their fries rubbed with BBQ spices (like a honeydew melon bellini), that are worth your time, but you’re not here for that. You’re here to wear sunglasses at night and leaf through a book that’ll make you look sophisticated." - kat hong

20 Great Black-Owned Restaurants In South LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"If you’re looking for all the charm and hospitality of a casual dinner in the South but don’t particularly feel like leaving the Pacific Time Zone, head to Alta Adams. Their versions of Southern classics are great–specifically, the black-eyed pea fritters and the shrimp and grits–and the staff is very friendly and attentive. Book a table on their warmly lit patio and take advantage of the excellent list of cocktails. They’re the right balance of sweet and refreshing, not to mention strong enough to make you forget about that white hair you found on your head this morning." - garrett snyder, sylvio martins

The Private Dining Directory - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"If you get tired of passing plates around the table, Alta Adams is the only spot on this list that offers a buffet-style menu for parties over 50. If a smaller family-style meal is what you want, however, this Southern restaurant in West Adams offers plenty of private spaces for just that. Groups of 10+ are served a prix fixe menu in their lush outdoor patios or the attached wine shop for a more intimate experience." - sylvio martins

The Best Places For A Big Group Brunch - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Alta Adams is a spot in West Adams that makes great versions of Southern classics. Their shrimp and grits is among the best in the city, and the biscuits and gravy (made with sausage and green garlic) is unlike any version of the dish we’ve had before. We’d also come here just to eat the brunch-only burger. Those dishes, along with the great back patio - perfect for a group - and some seriously good (and strong) cocktails, are why we can’t go more than a couple months without coming back here." - brett keating