Qué Bárbaro — Restaurant in Los Angeles

“Level 8” opened up recently and this was one of the spots I wanted to try because I heard the steak was phenomenal from other patrons.

This spot is the restaurant before the “Golden Hour” bar/pool. Solid atmosphere with a kitchen setting & the bar area is great.

For food I ordered the empanadas, a mushroom dish, batata al rescoldo, & the picanha. The empanadas were delicious, the filling was flavorful along with the amazing chimichuri sauce. The mushroom dish which I forgot the name for was a solid replacement for a non meat dish(presentation needs work but it was delicious). It was definitely one of the more surprise dishes because the Langostinos were all out. The batata Al rescoldo was good & different but the picanha was the showstopper. Solid flavor, cooked perfectly and it was a phenomenal dish overall.

Unfortunately the Langostinos was sold out and the dish I was looking forward to. I’d definitely try their other menu items next time.

Shoutout to our server Mariano, who was excellent and made sure we got everything in order. Compliments to Chef Brian & Chef Omar along with manager Olivia. Solid dining experience and customer service that was top notch. As for parking is limited to valet or limited street parking.

update Recently tried their 50 oz Tomahawk and it was one of the best cuts I’ve ever had. The meat was cooked perfectly and seasoned perfectly. The fat pieces were delicious too. I’d say it’s for three people & their branzino was also good but just the fillet & not...

Visited this restaurant for my girl’s birthday after discovering it on TikTok. We arrived at 5:00 PM as the first guests and requested a table with a view, but were initially seated near the bathroom. After a polite request, the hostess kindly moved us to a different table.

While the ambiance is pleasant, the drinks, priced at $22 each, were underwhelming for the quality. When I inquired about the Mezcal used, the bartender seemed unsure, which led me to believe a lower-grade Mezcal was used.

For our meal, we ordered Salmon and Pulpo. The presentation was nice but minimal (especially in portion) and the salmon was undercooked. Despite attempting to get the attention of our server, who appeared busy with her phone, it took at least 10 minutes for issue addressed. Our server was simply too busy, and in the end, it was a busboy who took the place back. When the dish returned, it was unfortunately overcooked… BURT and EXTRA CRISP is more like it.

I do appreciate the thoughtful gesture of the tres leches cake for our special occasion. However, given the final bill of $289.17, which included food, drinks (2 in the restaurant and 4 at the exterior bar) and tips, the experience did not meet expectations in terms of quality and service.

While we likely won't return for dinner, we would consider enjoying drinks at the outdoor bar, which had a better atmosphere and...

Disappointing Experience at Que Barbaro

I recently dined at Que Barbaro, and unfortunately, it fell far short of my expectations. While the restaurant has a unique vibe, it was a bit too quirky for my taste, and the location next to a club made it incredibly loud, which detracted from the dining experience.

The food looked absolutely stunning in the photos, which raised my expectations. I ordered El Asado, which was advertised as a dish for 2-3 people. However, when it arrived, the portion was surprisingly small—definitely not enough for two hungry adults. The meat was just okay; nothing special, especially considering the price point. After splitting the dish, my friend and I were still hungry, which was frustrating given the cost.

Speaking of cost, we ended up spending over $200, and leaving unsatisfied was a huge letdown. The presentation in the photos was far more impressive than the actual food, which felt like a bait-and-switch. For a meal at this price, I expected not only quality but also quantity—enough to leave feeling satisfied.

Overall, I wouldn’t recommend Que Barbaro, and I certainly won’t be returning. If I’m going to spend over $200 on a meal, I expect it to be both delicious and filling, and unfortunately, this...