Taix French Restaurant — Restaurant in Los Angeles

As a member of Los Angeles Conservancy, and because COVID has slowly closed down some of my favourite restaurants and businesses, I make every attempt to support what is termed in Los Angeles as a "legacy business".

Taix has a history in Echo Park community, as it is one of the only fine dining restaurants in the area. This family owned and operated restaurant roots are a location in Downtown Los Angeles before moving to its current location in Echo Park; total time open is 60 years. In Los Angeles that is something to be celebrated. Last year, there was a movement to close this business, aiming to use the space for apartments and other businesses - preserving only the Neon signs and basic architecture on that side of the building. The fate has not yet been determined, so it is continuing to operate during pandemic, where the rules are constantly changing, and can be a challenge for owners to keep up.

That being said, we decided for Christmas Eve to support a legacy business. The menu for Christmas Eve was paired down from the usual traditional French dishes served. However, the French influence was quite evident throughout in the tapestry booths, French cabinetwork, on this night a Lighted Eiffel Tower, Paris tributes and other paintings and art reflecting French culture and the 11-12 jesters strategically placed in dining areas and check in area and lounge.

We arrived a little early, and had no issue being seated immediately. There was a nice ambiance of families and friends celebrating the holiday, Our server was friendly, had a fantastic sense of humor and made very attempt to accommodate my husband's cocktail requests. Unfortunately, they were unable to make a proper Brandy Alexander, and they did not have Galliano. Eventually my husband chose a "normal" drink, and enjoyed it with his dinner. I was surprised that a French restaurant did not have French Champagne, so I opted for Prosecco instead.

We quite enjoyed our Escargot appetizer. It had the perfect blend of butter, garlic and herbs, was tender and paired quite well with the warm baked bread for dipping.

Our entrees were good. I chose Salmon with broccoli and carrots, my husband chose Pork Loin. It was filling and cooked to order. For dessert we choose Creme Brulee and Peach Tart. The creme brulee was okay - it was not presented with fresh fruit topping or whipped cream, and had burnt taste. My husband enjoyed his peach tart, which was dusted generously with powdered sugar, it rested on a tasty caramel sauce.

Despite the good service and ambience, I felt like something was missing from the meal. The presentation was good, but it seemed like there should have been more. I am not sure whether it was result of being short staffed, a limited menu or other factors. On other occasions during COVID when indoor dining was closed and we have chosen curbside service, the food was excellent.

So I will conclude this review with the thought that it fell short on this dinner, but we will visit again for lunch or another time when we are able to order from the full menu. There are several choices we have not tried yet, so I will reserve the right to revise this review when we have revisited this historical legacy business.

COVID protocols are in place here. We were seated in a booth, which allowed for the social distance rule. We were not asked for our vaccination card but had it in our possession. All servers and staff wore masks, and most patrons were wearing masks when they were not enjoying a meal or drink. Our reservation was a little outside of peak dining times, and we were told there wee several large party cancellations, so it was not...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Taix, a french restaurant, and I must say, it was an absolutely delightful experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant was elegant and sophisticated, with traditional french decor. Upon arriving at the restaurant, I was greeted by the waiter who escorted me to my reserved table. The lighting in this section of the restaurant was dimmed, creating a warm and inviting ambiance that was perfect for a romantic evening out or a quiet dinner with friends. The tables were well-spaced, providing a sense of privacy and exclusivity. The overall atmosphere was quiet and serene, with only the soft murmur of conversation around you, making it an ideal place for couples, friends, and families looking to enjoy a delicious meal in a relaxed setting. The service was attentive and professional, with servers who are knowledgeable about the menu and able to provide recommendations. I decided to eat the Steak Frites au Poivre which is a classic French dish that typically consists of steak that is pan-seared and served with a peppercorn sauce, and fries. The steak is typically cooked to the desired level of doneness and I chose medium well in order to balance both tenderness and flavor and I must say, it was an incredibly delicious experience. The steak itself had a rich and complex flavor, with a perfect balance of tenderness and juiciness. The peppercorn sauce added a bold and savory taste that complemented the steak perfectly. The fries were also amazing, they were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside,they balanced the richness of the steak. The dish was presented beautifully, and it was clear that a lot of care and attention had gone into its preparation. I highly recommend giving it a try if you ever have the opportunity, it’s sure to be a culinary delight. In addition to the delicious meal, I also had the pleasure of trying one of the restaurant's desserts, a chocolate mousse. I must say, it was truly a decadent experience. The mousse had a rich and velvety texture, with a strong milk chocolate flavor that was both intense and indulgent. The mousse was whipped and it was so silky that it was almost like cream, it was incredibly delicious and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable dining experience. It was the perfect end to a perfect meal, and it left a lasting...

I have been going there for the last year and it was a nice place to go even though that people are not as friendly carpets are extremely dirty and the benches AR too soft to sit on but it was a cozy place to have lunch I realized the quality is going down every time we go there and the food taste changes based on who is the chef on that day I went there with a friend today not being sure if I should my friend ordered a trout and I ordered a hamburger my hamburger was so salty that I could not eat more than a small piece I called the waiter who is the older guy being there for ages perhaps and he asked me if I want to change it I said yes give me something with no salt at all if you can so he brought me a plate with some greens call that salad I already had lost my appetite tried to have a good experience but the trout was salty too the stuffing was so salty that you thought it was a piece of salt inside we're finished without any pleasure and ask for the check when the check came I was charged for the hamburger which I couldn't even touch more than the first small cut I asked the waiter and I told him that is not the matter of money but we couldn't even touch the hamburger so he goes to the manager and manager changes hamburger with a salad which is almost the same price even though the greens we got was not comparable with the salad they serve I paid and I went to the front to talk to the manager there was no manager to be found there was only a guy serving in the other dining room acting as a manager and nobody was in the front when I asked one of the waiters to call the manager he called him and he said he would be with me whenever he has time and I waited and waited and he didn't come finally I went to the restroom and came back and he told me yes I came you were not here and left and so the game I will be with you whenever I can this was the rudest and the worst customer service I have ever seen to a regular customer I will not go there anymore and I don't suggest anyone to go there horrible food and more horrible customer service I'm sorry but they lost a regular...