Food first: Market fish. Spanish fried chicken. Cauliflower Dessert platter Service . AOC did not disappoint. Flavors were sensational. Only only criticism: it's LOUD as hell in there. Maybe we had an inopportune table ? I would go back just for the food. Sit at the bar in that back room. Looks much chiller back there.

Went to A.O.C. for dine LA and was able to try most of the items on the menu. The restaurant isn't that big but what they make up for small space they make up with a big lunch and flavor. The Spanish fried chicken and the cauliflower were the star of the show. The chocolate torta (which was basically a cake) was also excellent. The place is on the pricier side and the service was on point. I think this place would be worth going to if you're try to impress someone or for a special occasion.

Absolutely delightful experience here on a Friday night. The service is friendly and personable, and the food is excellent. It's small plates style, so we ordered the cheese board, persimmon spinach salad, hanger steak, fried chicken, cauliflower, fingerling potatoes, and finished with the butterscotch pot de creme. The food is so good, it was nice to share a bunch of different things. The persimmon salad was perfectly seasoned and balanced! The steak was cooked to perfection. If I was to give any feedback, it's that their cheeseboard is a little lackluster in terms of accompaniments. 3 very tasty cheeses with 3 nice fluffy slices of bread, and then a lil pile of dried fruit/nuts. Throw in something pickled or maybe a spread or jam just to add another element of interest on the plate and then that cheese plate would be excellent.

I went for brunch and had the Moroccan Chicken Salad, which was delicious. Light and refreshing, but very tasty. The sweetness from the raisins and the crunchy almonds help make this a great salad. A little on the small side given the price, but a great salad. It's a great brunch spot in Brentwood, and it was not crowded when I went.

The food is always excellent, and the bar service--thank you, Randy--is top-notch. However, the 6% healthcare charge feels offensive. Remember when your parents told you to always read the fine print? They weren't wrong. I've always loved coming to AOC. The food and customer service are consistently outstanding. But it's hard to overlook when businesses shift their responsibility onto customers. If you need to support your employees, factor it into your pricing or find a way to manage it internally. Don't place this burden directly on patrons--it's simply bad practice. I pay for my own healthcare. Does my company tack on a 6% surcharge for customers using our services to cover my benefits? Of course not. It's essentially the same concept here. Do better, AOC.

A.O.C. is an LA institution and I've been going to both locations for years but admittedly it's been awhile since I checked out the Brentwood location. Upon first entry you'll note the absolute warm hospitality and greeting of the hosts and hostesses. You feel like you're walking into a family home. The interior of the place is very lively, beautiful blues meet with a rustic interior and on a busy night conversations create almost an orchestral symphony of energy as you look at what's on the menu. For this particular evening I attended a special dinner with Harry's Berries and it did not disappoint! All the flavors were so unique and balanced, just what you'd expect from A.O.C. as they continue to use the best and freshest ingredients for their beautifully plated food. And such an extensive wine list! The glasses do run a bit pricey but they are finely curated, pairs so well with the meal. Parking available in back!

This second location is more than one could hope for. In a word, it's perfection. From outdoor dining on the sidewalk to indoor at the casual bar to the indoor rustic upscale dining room, you will find your happy. It's elevated AOC quality with 90 minute free parking. This is one of LA's best kept secrets! See website for hours, location, menus and more.

HELLO OLD FRIEND! Used to visit A.O.C. (Appellation d'Orgine Controllee, French certification of wine) in Los Angeles but haven't been in years. Decided to try Brentwood. A.O.C. is located right on San Vicente Blvd and there are outdoor tables (not as inviting as the outdoor patio at the Los Angeles branch). I'd opt for indoor seating. We were seated in the bar area, subdued for a Friday night. The menu is just like the original. Always recommend the bacon wrapped dates to start (savory and sweet) which have been copied at other restaurants but never quite matched. Martinis were good but recommend exploring wine here if you are a vino enthusiast. The clams with toast to sop up the jus is my fave. Very garlicky with scallion garnish. Always a must order for me. The endive and summer squash salad was tart and refreshing. Spanish fried chicken with aioli has a Japanese karaage like texture and made me happy. First time tasting the eggplant paillard; it was pretty good with a deep fried breading and small salad. As I recall the cauliflower (which I have sampled before) was a little better. Three cheese plate was ok, I'd probably go back to the charcuterie board next time. Portions are small, just a lil taste. Overall pleasant meal. Could use an outdoor patio to match the original A.O.C.

I did not know there was an AOC in Brentwood but here we are. It's a solid brunch spot albeit pricey but when is LA brunch ever affordable? So what makes this place special? Beyond the vibes and location, I'm not too sure honestly. The menu is pretty standard with typical brunch items. Oh! Maybe it's cause they put some twists on them to not be, you know, boring. If I'm going to be honest, I forgot what I ate though. Something with prosciutto and egg I think? It was good but clearly not memorable as I forgot what it tasted like. My girlfriend got their omelette which was nice and light with their creme fraise and all. I remembered that more evidently. All our friends got other dishes but I'm not a barbarian and sampling everything, my stomach space is only so big now. I do recall enjoying the Spanish Fried Chicken when I ate at the other AOC location though so that's always an option too. Anyhow, AOC is nice, it's fun, it's LA. I can now say I've been to this location too.