Alta Adams

"If you want to feel like you’re a part of a big Southern family, but don’t own a seersucker suit and aren’t comfortable saying “Ma’am” out loud, then book a table at Alta. Because whether you’re there with your friends, family, or your girlfriend’s co-workers, you’ll feel right at home. They serve new (and excellent) takes on traditional Southern staples, like crispy fried chicken, black-eyed pea fritters with cilantro sauce, and oxtails and rice that are truly unlike any we’ve ever had - and also, way better than any we’ve ever had." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, brett keating

"It’s easy to glaze over the salad section at Alta in West Adams and go straight for dishes like shrimp and grits or sweet potato dumplings, but diners should resist the impulse and keep room for the rotating salad of the day. The exact make-up of the salad is constantly changing with what’s in season, but it's always a base of lettuces dressed in a honey-berbere vinaigrette." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff

"Though Alta’s front dining room is quite cozy, with mostly tables for four, Alta’s secondary dining room has a sizeable corner table for a group of eight. But head to the rear patio where anything is possible, including groups of 10 or more to eat chef Keith Corbin’s cuisine that he calls “California Soul.”" - Mona Holmes, Eater Staff

"Chefs Keith Corbin and Daniel Patterson like to keep things fresh at their West Adams restaurant. In February 2024, the two introduced new menu items to accompany Alta’s longtime favorites. It’s still possible to try the black-eyed pea fritters, gumbo, and oxtails, along with a new grilled gem salad, sweet potato dumplings with a peanut sauce, and a hearty grilled fish with West African yassa sauce." - Mona Holmes

"The soul food at Alta Adams isn’t exactly traditional, but each dish tastes like a perfected classic. There’s moist, crunchy fried chicken served with homemade hot sauce and vanilla-coated candied yams topped with a handful of chopped pecans. They’ve also got a solid list of vegan options, including smoked tofu gumbo and BBQ cauliflower in a miso pureé.  If you’re planning a special date night, book a table on their warmly lit patio here and take advantage of the $30 wine flight. Anyone interested in learning more about women & BIPOC winemakers should also check out Adams Wine Shop right next door, run by the same people. " - nikko duren, garrett snyder, brant cox