The Kress

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6608 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

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(323) 785-5000
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The Kress - Los Angeles, CA
The Kress - Los Angeles, CA
The Kress - Los Angeles, CA
The Kress - Los Angeles, CA
The Kress - Los Angeles, CA
The Kress - Los Angeles, CA
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For guestlist / bottle service send me an email with "guest list" in the subject line, how many people in the party (girls and guys) and a facebook link my email is citya...

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I was not impressed with the service. I did however enjoy the decor and the music. i will come with a full belly next time to enjoy the ambiance. Pros: Decor Cons: Food & ...

Food is okay and way overpriced, but the nightclub is great. 11/4/2008

I went to the Kress for a our monthly Guys night out. We went to Kress with the objective of having a nice dinner and clubbing afterwards. Food - I must say the food ranged from bland to slightly above average. I would not recommend this restaurant the food is overpriced and taste is not that great. The plates are way to small as well. It feels like dinner is really the price of admission to the club. Atmosphere - Very Nice decor nice ambiance but it was empty on a Saturday night at 8pm. It started filling in around 9 and finally got crowded around 10. Club - This was our primary reason for coming here. I was worried before coming here because I've heard rumors of racism and no guys being let in. However my group of 4 black guys, 1 mexican guy and 1 columbian guy were able to get in without much issue since we had had a meal there. All we had to do was have our server tell the bouncer we ate there and we were let in like that. I must say the club is really nice, and felt like a mini toned down Vegas club. The guy girl ratio was perfect for guys being about 70/30 girls to guys. Celeb Spotting - Didn't see anyone to special, just saw Maurice Green in the club and that was it. I would say if your gonna come here come for the club not the restaurant. And also to note don't park valet its $20 park across the street for $10 instead. Pros: Wait Staff, Nightclub, Decor Cons: Price, Confusing Menu, Small Plates, Overpriced Drinks in Restaurant Section more
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great house music, yummy drinks, nice vibe. 10/13/2008

This place was my favorite of the bars I visited off Hollywood Blvd. I saw the dining area so me and a friend decided to pop in for a quick drink. We commented that for such a beautiful place, it wasn't very busy (maybe only 10 guests). I then noticed that people where going downstairs so I asked the verrrrry nice bouncer what was up and he said there was a club down there so we decided to check it out. No cover charge. When we walked downstairs all I can say is WOW! it was PACKED and they were playing the BEST house music I heard in all of L.A.! The drinks were a great price and strong. The sound system there was fabulous! We checked out the upstairs 'ultra lounge' but it was a bit boring and the music wasn't as good. Although it's a great place if you just want to sit down and chit chat with friends. My only complaints? Cheesy go-go dancers and the outdoor smoking area (no drinks outside)...but the doorman did say we could have gone upstairs to smoke on the upper terrace. Which probably would have been nicer. ALL of the bouncers here are SUPER nice :) I loved it! Pros: great ambience, multiple levels (different experience in each room) good sound system, great dj! Cons: cheesy go-go dancers, outdoor smoking area = no drinks allowed! more
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lame. 9/28/2008

I've definitely seen better night clubs in LA. Didn't try the food, so can't speak to that, but the dance floor was awful. The rooftop vip area is the best part, and even that is just ok. The music was god awful. I'm not sure they could pay me to go back. more
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hollywood's latest hotspot 8/26/2008

this place is the next studio 54 many people write bad reviews because many of these people don't understand club etiquette (having 2 hot girls to every guy) ... groups of guys buying bottles... not being rude to the doormen... being ok with waiting 5 minutes because the club wouldn't have any value...etc Pros: something new to the "hollywood nightlife scene", the kress girls <3 Cons: parking (arrive early and find some on hollywood blvd), strict door (makes for quality) more
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Avoid eating here 8/26/2008

I wanted to like this place. Really I did. I live blocks away and always admired the former Frederick's of Hollywood building. Now, not so much. With the tacky Kress sign and garish purple lighting on the facade it looks like a brothel. I have to agree with the other reviewer that mentioned the cheap furnishings. I was sitting at the bar and literally kicked in some tacky decoration on the bar front...it was plastic! Eww. The best thing about this place are the drinks. The cocktails are made with fresh juices and are amazing. If you get anything here get a cocktail. The food was soo forgettable. 3 of us looked at the menu for 15 minutes and couldn't decide what to order because nothing sounded appetizing. We ended up getting 2 fish and 1 pork entree. Completely bland and forgettable. I had to pour sea salt and wasabi seaweed all over my fish the get any flavor. Add to that the pounding bass from the downstairs club and you've got the worst fine dining experience ever. Also, did we need another sushi restaurant in the neighborhood? Katsuya and Geisha House have much better food, ambiance and decor. It's like the owners didn't do any research. The servers were all so nice, but why do the men have to wear those red bowling shirts?? For a Friday evening the restaurant was dead. The upstairs sushi bar was empty, downstairs was half full and they were filming a reality show at the table next to us to give you an idea of the "celebrities" that come here. And the tragic women at the bar...holy moly...I think the dress code was spandex tube dress. I only went there for dinner so I can't vouch for the club or roof but judging from the crowd I saw I have no interest. Do yourself a favor and eat at Katsuya instead and go to another bar or club. Pros: cocktails, service Cons: food, decor, clientele, pounding bass more
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Customized private events 8/26/2008

For what seems to be a complex and sophisticated venue, that states that it is Asian-inspired from the design to the restaurant menu, they do quite an amazing job. Their distinguished bento box, which changes daily with at least 6 items to share, is AMAZING priced at a reasonable $25. They claim to mill their own rice, and use the best imported short grain rice. From what the servers told our party, the chefs source out the best produce, fish, and meat. Their food presentation in every aspect is detailed, interactive, and clearly made with the highest quality and prep technique. If you want to try something out of the box, then definitely check out the Kress. Pros: Sake list, beautiful people on weekends Cons: exclusivity more
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Avoid, Avoid, Avoid, Over Priced, Bad Sushi, Bad Food, Bad Service, Worst Management 8/24/2008

the exterior of the building is very telling of the old Los Angeles era and very 20's. Nice building, that is cheaply decorated and not managed well at all. The decoration is made up of cheap materials but good talent that made it look presentable. It looks like a cheap all you can eat chinese restaurant with cheap, over played tacky spay can painted Budda and dragons all over the place. They tell you they spent millions to remodel it,... it sure doesnt look like it. Aside from the cheap interior,the service all the way from the poor stuck up greeting at the door to the unknowledgeable hosts and all the way up the management of the night club, they are all rude and abnoxious. the security acts like they are running a jail house rather than being at your service. Other than the drinks, it is one of the worst restaurants ever. If you want attitude up the a.. and bad food and like to be treated like a nobody then this is your place. Pros: the roof top is a 3 out of 10, the worst restaurant i have ever been to Cons: Service, Price, Food, attitude, it is the worst restaurant i have ever been to more
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One Stop Spot for a Great Night Out! 8/18/2008

SENSATIONAL is the best way to describe my night this past weekend. My friends and I have been dying to check out The Kress after we heard Macy Gray, Justin Timberlake, and P. Diddy have frequented the spot..we all fell in love. Being the hot spot "regulars" that we are...we were expecting the same vibe, different location thing, but definitely didn't get that at all. The Restaurant was so Grand in size, but very personable in service. The menu was ridiculously good (delicious calamari!!) and wasn't overpriced at all. I've spent 3 times more at Geisha House across the street and have gotten worse service and less variety than what I got at The Kress. The crowd at the Nightclub and the Lounge was refreshing compared to the normal stuck-up crowds at Goa and Les Deux. The cocktail servers are hot, the bartenders give you JUST the right amount in your drinks (and actually take a minute to say hello and look you in the eye), and the music gets your body moving. My group and I didn't want the night to end..but we know we will be heading back for more very soon! more
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Beautiful building, great sushi, thought provoking menu 8/16/2008

My date was a foodie and wanted to try the Kress since he was raving about who the chef was. We had no reservations so we sat at the sushi bar. The place is a bit apprehensive due to the Hollywood madness at first but you've really got to check it out. On one side you have the restaurant which has a crazy spectacular menu. They also have a second level for the sushi aficionados which is where we were. Then you've got the nightclub side that was fun to witness them rejecting people, but apparently they know what they're doing if Justin Timberlake was supposedly there. I thought the sushi was very good. This place is like Sushi Gen with glamour -and the sushi chefs were very knowledgeable and recommended some great specialty items. We went a bit crazy with the bill, but they comped us these mini creme brulees in exchange for spreading the word. Good date place, it's not a PF Changs, which is probably why they have beefed up security to keep kids from going to the restaurant and sneaking into the club. I saw one of the cocktailers from another floor on my way out adjusting her lingerie uniform, which gave me a mental note to book reservations for some male clients coming in next month if you know what I mean. Pros: Sushi! Great Decor Cons: I wish their website was up, I want to check out the menu some more. more
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The best in the city 8/14/2008

I have dine all over the city , and i usually don't visit a restaurant too early after opening, but i could wait to dine here . Ive herd so much Buzz and decided to go on the reputation of the chef alone . All of it was incredible. The place is remarkable , the old and the new , the colors , sound and energy were so cool. The food was creative , tasty, and the presentations was over the top.I can tell this is not a typical Hollywood restaurant , this has substance . The Asian inspired food has a unique twist. My partner and i had the most incredible time .Heirloom salad was perfect, Bentoboxes with li'l croquettes sliders were hot and delicious , Kobe carpaccio ,and the sushi was the right portion and perfect for sharing, fresh tofu, and the fish of the day was fresh and creative.desserts were something not to miss either. five stars if they can keep it up i will make the kress my favorite place to dine. Pros: food and service ,music, changing menus , specials , unbelievable chef Cons: valet only in the back, more
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UNIMPRESSED 7/31/2008

I had nothing but high hopes for this landmark building in the heart of Hollywood. It boasts stunning views from the rooftop bar in addition to the Asian fusion restaurant and underground club. Unfortunately, my expectations were anything but met. The executive chef attempts to be creative by constantly changing the menu but falls short every time. There was no single item on the menu that was remotely enticing and when I decided to be brave and sample a dish here or there it was utterly inedible. While some staff were required to wear uniforms, others dressed according to their own misguided discretion. Overall, it seems like a lot of unfounded hype. This establishment is completely classless considering the fact that my meal was accompanied by the vibrations of the club below. P.S. The sushi and sake were good but I'll hold off on the award ceremony. Pros: sushi and sake Cons: service, ambiance, parking, food, price, clientele more
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Everything was fabulous!!! 7/24/2008

I went there last night with one of my girlfriends and everything was a 10+!!! Even the valet parker was so accommodating! The hotesses were adorable and so nice, they gave us the VIP booth just because...the service was I think the best I've ever had in LA. From the bus boys to our server, they were right on top of everything and SO nice! The manager even stopped by out table to see how everything was...I know they just opened and are trying to make a good impression but it's working! The food was spectacular!! At first you might think it's a bit pricey because they call them "small plates" but the portions were perfect size! The lobster lettuce wraps and spicy calamari...YUMMY!!!! Finally a hip space with great food, great service and a great atmosphere...I will DEFINITELY go back!! Pros: food, service, atmosphere Cons: zero!!! more
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Editorial

  • First things first: This place is huge. Like, so huge the main dining room alone seats 220 people. Built in 1934, the multi-level art deco-style building was originally an S.H. Kress Department Store. In 1949, it became the world headquarters for Frederick's of Hollywood. Now, after more than two years of restoration, owner Michael Viscuso (who helped resuscitate San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter) has unveiled its new-century incarnation as The Kress, a shiny larger-than-life supper club, sushi lounge, basement disco and rooftop bar. The ground level restaurant is like a temple to all things Asian with an '80s Vegas twist--red lights wash over the central wraparound bar anchored by a massive crystal chandelier, while clear acrylic bar stools, ornate black lacquer accents (including a completely restored 1930s ceiling) and gold leather banquettes dot the space. Oh, and there's two enormous fu temple dogs guarding the doorway. Not to be outdone, the menu is just as grandiose, offering everything from daily bento box specials to cook-it-yourself shrimp skewers that come presented on a 500+-degree stone. Now that's hot.

  • 11/10/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Friday - Saturday: 7pm-2am
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA
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