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400 S. Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

213-617-1000 

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  • American, Coffeehouse, New American, Tea, Traditional
    Sun,Sat 11am-2am, Mon-Fri 11:30am-2am
  • Delivery, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout
    Late Night
  • Live Entertainment
    Accepted
Description

Pete's has completely classic bar-cafe-grill good looks. There's also a hint of contemporary clubbiness. The food is a functional, midpriced take on New American cooking: mac and cheese, a gilded burger (fontina, tomato aioli), steaks, bread pudding, and, when available, a fresh tomato soup that seems to sing, optimistically, of summer. A house specialty, blue-cheese fries, is sinful, potatoes tossed hot with the sharp salty cheese so they're limp yet crisp and chewy - irresistible.







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  • The Hidden City: Pete's Cafe and Bar

    The Hidden City: Pete's Cafe and Bar

    By Michelle Huneven | Thu, July 03, 2003

    Photo by Anne Fishbein Pete’s Café and Bar, on Fourth and Main in Los Angeles’ Old Bank District, has transformed a once degraded and decrepit corner into a large, classic urban bar and restaurant scene. And Pete’s is only one component of the are... More »

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Dinner Menu
Starters
$12.00
Buratta Cheese And Marinated Olives
arugula, grilled bread and extra virgin olive oil
$8.00
Hummus
grilled pita, olives and extra virgin olive oil
$14.00
Ahi Two Ways
grilled ahi with spicy tartar, wasabi basil potato purée and ponzu sauce
$11.00
Goat Cheese Tart
individual tart topped with arugula, red onion and marinated cherry tomatoes
Cup $5.00
Bowl $7.00
Butternut Squash Soup
topped with caramelized apples and crème fraiche
$14.00
Beef Carpaccio
thin sliced beef tenderloin, baby arugula, crisped capers and shaved parmesan cheese with horseradish aioli and extra virgin olive oi
$13.00
Crispy Oyster Spoons
flash fried oysters with green apple tartar sauce and wasabi caviar
Salads
Add On Any Salad Chicken $5 Salmon $10
Side $6.00
Full $9.00
Café Salad
mixed organic greens, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumbers and shallots with balsamic vinaigrette
Side $6.00
Full $10.00
Caesar Salad
romaine, sundried tomatoes, capers, parmesan and creamy garlic dressing, served with tomato bruschetta
$10.00
Chopped Vegetable Salad
romaine, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, hearts of palm, green beans, cucumbers, feta cheese, kalamata olives and creamy oregano dressing
$13.00
Roasted Beet Salad
mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese and lemon garlic vinaigrette
Pasta
$18.00
Lamb Bolognese
pappardelle pasta, braised lamb, fresh tomatoes, garlic and a touch of cream
$14.00
Mac And Cheese
vermont sharp white cheddar, asiago, goat cheese and tarragon with a side of mixed baby greens
$18.00
Spicy Shrimp With Linguine
sautéed shrimp dusted with crusted red pepper flakes, tossed with olives, sundried tomatoes and parmesan
$16.00
Vegetarian Ravioli
seasonal preparation. ask your server
Entrees
$19.00
Roasted Free Range Chicken
half chicken served with horseradish potato purée, garlic green beans and a rosemary lemon pan sauce
$21.00
Pancetta Wrapped Scallops
orecchiette pasta, leeks, sundried tomatoes, parmesan, parsley and lobster sauce a la nage
$2.20
Roasted Atlantic Salmon
with a braised lentil ragout topped with marinated tomatoes
$25.00
Crab Cakes
sautéed crab cakes sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, asian style couscous and yuzu aioli
 
Fish Of The Day
seasonal preparation. ask your server,
$25.00
Pan Roasted Pork Chop
served with brussel sprouts, panchetta and a caramelized apple, onion and sage compote
$28.00
12 Oz. New York Strip Steak
served with blue cheese fries
$56.00
32 Oz. Porterhouse For Two
sautéed green beans and potatoes au gratin
$25.00
Beef Short Ribs
served with creamy polenta, red wine demi-glace and gremolata
$12.00
Hellman Burger
half pound prime beef (may substitute veggie burger) with fontina cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and a smoked tomato aioli. served with fries or side salad
$16.00
Chicken Or Vegetable Pot Pie
with seasonal vegetables and a side café salad
$17.00
M Ushroom Risotto
creamy risotto with wild mushrooms and braised short ribs
Sides
Cup $4.00
Bowl $6.00
Tomato Basil Soup
 
French Green Beans
 
Garlic Baby Spinach
$6.00
Sweet Potato Purée
$5.00
Crispy Shoestring Fries
$7.00
Blue Cheese, Cheddar Bacon Or Chipotle Fries
$7.00
Potatoes Au Gratin

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