Engine Co. No. 28

Name: Engine Co. No. 28
Address: 644 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90017
Telephone: (213) 705-1556
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

1600 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Housed in a beautifully restored 1912 firehouse, Engine Co. No. 28 located 3 blocks from the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention center has been putting out appetite fires since 1989 with classic American dishes inspired by the regional cooking of firehouses across the country.

The menu features a "signature" Meatloaf, crispy hand-breaded fried chicken, a burger to remember and a great assortment of handmade cocktails, a consistently updated wine list, and a great draft beer selection.

The restaurant is reminiscent of the classic grills of San Francisco and New York - mahogany booths, granite bar, and original brass fire pole with eclectic old filament light bulbs to add to the motif.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Burgers
Hours of Operation
Lunch/ Dinner Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 705-1556
Website
http://www.engineco.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Catering
Full menu, sandwiches and salads.
Private party facilities
Semi private mezzanine - accommodates 20 guests. Semi private dining for parties of 40-50.
Private party contact
Traci: (213) 624-6996

Location
644 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
Figueroa St. and Wilshire Blvd.
Parking Details
Self Parking Lots: Metropolis covered parking garage, 723 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017,Metropolis open lot parking, 737 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017Metropolis covered parking garage, 757 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017Street Parking:Available on multiple blocks around our location. Please read all posted signs for current hours.
Public Transit
Adjacent to Metro Blue, Red Lines and DASH.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Avocado ToastUS$11.00
smashed avocado, red pepper flakes
Lox BagelUS$17.00
plain bagel w/ smoked salmon, capers, chives, cream cheese
Breakfast BurritoUS$15.00
2 scrambled eggs, american cheese, home fries, aioli, flour tortilla w/ chile de arbol salsa, and your choice of bacon, chicken sausage, or turkey sausage
Breakfast TacosUS$12.00
3 tacos w/ scrambled eggs, american cheese, chile de arbol salsa, and your choice of bacon, chicken sausage, or turkey sausage
Engine 28 BreakfastUS$13.00
2 eggs any style, home fries, choice of toast, choice of bacon, turkey sausage, or chicken sausage
Brioche French ToastUS$17.00
served with vanilla whipped cream & maple syrup
Huevos RancherosUS$16.00
tortilla, eggs any style, roasted pepper sauce, home fries, and your choice of bacon, chicken sausage, or turkey sausage
Engine Breakfast BurgerUS$15.00
1/4lb patty, american cheese, aioli, english muffin, french fries
Yogurt ParfaitUS$9.00
greek yogurt, fresh berries, honey, granola

Sides

Smoked SalmonUS$8.00
ToastUS$3.00
BaconUS$4.00
AvocadoUS$4.00
SausageUS$5.00
EggUS$2.00

Brunch Cocktails

Luis' Bloody MaryUS$14.00
vodka / house-made bloody mary mix / bacon / olives / jalepeño / lime
Peach BeliniUS$10.00
prosecco / peach puree
Spiked CoffeeUS$14.00
Jameson / coffee / cream
Aperol SpritzUS$14.00
Aperol / prosecco
Big Brunch MimosaUS$30.00
discounted bottle of cava brut / carafe of orange juice

What 1,600 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown / South and East LA
Good for business meals

1,600 Reviews

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DAVIDM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here for birthday lunch. Food was delicious and the service was great. Would definitely come back and highly recommend.
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JaniceQ
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience4
Everything tasted horribly salty!! and I love!! salt but the salt ruined the taste for everything. I have never had Hummus that tasted like you were eating a whole spoon of salt. Could have been the pita bread as well. Caesar salad was horrific one was able to taste every anchovy, again heavy handed an overkill. Everything was overly salty?? Salmon and Risotto was absolutely delicious although the mashed potatoes were again too salty. I felt ill after eating, and throughout that night. Needless to say couldn't sleep after that lunch. Not a good thing.
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BobbyF
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location, friendly staff and ready good food!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
The morning of our reservation, the restaurant cancelled. I thought it might be a mistake, so I rebooked. They cancelled again. I called and got a recording that the number had been changed and no new number was available. Not sure why Open Table still has them in the system.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best most flavorful food my family has had. Everything was cooked perfectly & the staff was very attentive.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food was delicious with generous portions and the ambiance was great!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful evening and I would recommend it to Downtain diners
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HS2004
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had a nice lunch. Food and service were good.
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MelissaM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
I as allowed to make a reservation and when we went to restaurant it was closed. Looked like it happened been open in days. Still said open on goggle.
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AngelinaB
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always great! Food us tasty, service is very professional and you can actually have a normal conversation. No need to scream at one another.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Great food. Not too crowded. Cool concept. An A+ experience.
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AnniversaryNight
Los Angeles
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience1
The cobb salad with dijon mustard dressing was a little bland. Thr meat loaf had an off taste, like chili con carne. Caesar salad was really mediocre, should take it off the menu. The restaurant does not have any bread yo serve with the meal. Service was very attentive, water glasses were kept filled and all requests were promptly addressed.
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Mike
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Service was very slow; menu was very limited; dessrt was stale; ambience was uncomfortable: our Maitre'd was a security guard. Not going back.
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SimonL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was my first time there and during lunch it was not too busy. I was there with a small party from work, a total of 6. Our server was nice and did her best to come around. It did feel like they were a little short-staffed though. We arrived about 15 minutes late for our reservation but still had to wait a few minutes for them to find us a table. I did call ahead to let them know we were running behind. They have a nice menu with a variety of options. Our group had the Cobb salad, Turkey burger, Korean chicken sandwich, Philly Cheesesteak and Ahi tuna salad and they tasted great.
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CarolM
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
We order two of the creme brulee and was disappointed. This was more of an egg tart tasting rather than a creme brulee.
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DonD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
My first post covid visit. I had the Cobb Salad and my colleague had the chicken piccata. Portions were very small given the price. My salad was OK but rather unimaginative. Not sure I'll be back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. We were all members of the “clean plate club”. Great lunch and good conversation over the classics: Caesar salad with salmon, meat loaf, fish n chips and the artisanal grain salad.
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MSCDOVE
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience2
Our server was great. The food was good. But they got rid of the valet parking which was a turn off for me. We had to park down the street and walk. It was pretty much empty considering it was on a Saturday evening. Not sure if I'll be back.
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MikeH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Engine Co. is a great place for lunch, and has a great happy hour. Ambience and service is superb.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Old school vibe. Some power lunches in the booths. Friendly server. Good Cobb Salad.
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SherrieC
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious. Burger, fries and appetizers were great!
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WineSnob
Western KY
125 reviews
vip
1.0
125 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
Read the negative reviews, then double that! I really love historic architecture, so I went for the ambience despite the terrible reviews. I made a reservation for an event that included bottomless mimosas, brunch, and live music. I got there and was told the event had ended long ago, but was packed. Brunch was not even available any longer. I ordered the drink special. It was nasty. Then I ordered my food and was told one of the sides was unavailable. After waiting for my food, I was told the main I had ordered was unavailable. There were only two other customers in the whole place, and they were drunk and loud. Horrible experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience1
Poor service and even worse food. Go elsewhere. It’s not worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
food was horrible, the worst food i’ve had in los angeles. great service, strong drinks. not worth the price. outside seating is horrible as well. 2/10
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LalidaN
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The DineLA menu is terrific. They even split the soup order for the two of us. Above and beyond attentive service. The food is exceptional as always and the atmosphere cannot be beat.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall2food4service4ambience4
It appears that this restaurant is on its last leg. Almost empty, out of many items and a pitch hitting waiter.
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Cheryl
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience4
The restaurant only had ONE waiter/bartender who had to do everything for at least 20 full tables during DineLA. He did the best he could with 1 busboy helping and he apologized a few times. We waited about 45 mins for our appetizer, then at least another 30 mins for our entrée after we were finished with apps. Ridiculous, but again, not the waiters fault
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great meal here. They were out of many things though which was kinda odd.
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Sundanceliving
Denver
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I had the meatloaf and it was excellent. Also the chili was outstanding. Jaymoni(?) my server was also very good and attentive and friendly
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Made a lunch reservation online for Saturday and restaurant was closed when we got there. Very disappointed.
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ScottC
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner before the Kings game. Staff is always super friendly. Food is really good. We do a variety of appetizers. Cool old fire hall setting.
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Boiler13
Orange County
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great atmosphere- will be back for sure! Fish and chips and the Cobb salad were delicious. Friendly wait staff too!
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Michael
Los Angeles
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience2
Uneventful lunch. Food overall was sub par. Our party of 5 ordered a variety of dishes. We ordered appetizers. Nothing tasted delicious except for the Brussel Spouts. I ordered the burger- bun was over toasted ( hard ) meat under seasoned no flavor. Other plates were equally disappointing. Service was great and attentive. Prime lunch hour and place was practically empty.
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DianeF
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ariel was an awesome server and bartender she works hard. Food and drinks were delicious and great atmosphere
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TomB
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was there on a Saturday evening. Very few people there. Food and service were great. Go on a Saturday night...very quiet.
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SabB
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The staff were attentive and the food was good. We had a great time.
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RachelR
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
The food was good but a bit pricey for the amount of food. Quality was good. Our booth had ripped seats (there were may other available booths) and the server practically dumped my food off the plate when the food was served. The dessert special was not as advertised-it was supposed to be chocolate lava cake. it was not hot, actually felt like a defrosted Costco brownie.
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ScottC
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location. A piece of LA history. Staff was very attentive but not over the top. Food was really good. We will go back before a game again!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The heater was not working. Food was amazing. Service was great.
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jeffmeistermusic
Orange County
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server/hostess/bartendress Justice did a great job. We love the food. It's comfort food, yes, but the portions are reasonable. Environs are interesting and spacious. Booths are nice & quiet. We had the braised short ribs & tuna tartare salad. We were both very pleased with the entrees. It's unusual for me to rave about the vegetables, but the root vegetable side was fantastic.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Engine Co. No. 28 using the Order Online button. Engine Co. No. 28 also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 705-1556.

Engine Co. No. 28 is rated 3.9 stars by 1600 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

644 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Figueroa St. and Wilshire Blvd.
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Lunch/ Dinner Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Self Parking Lots: Metropolis covered parking garage, 723 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017,Metropolis open lot parking, 737 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017Metropolis covered parking garage, 757 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017Street Parking:Available on multiple blocks around our location. Please read all posted signs for current hours.
Public Transit
Adjacent to Metro Blue, Red Lines and DASH.
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.engineco.com/
Phone number
(213) 705-1556
Catering
Full menu, sandwiches and salads.
Private party facilities
Semi private mezzanine - accommodates 20 guests. Semi private dining for parties of 40-50.
Private party contact
Traci: (213) 624-6996

Engine Co. No. 28

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Turkey Burger

Engine Co Caesar Salad

Firehouse Cobb Salad

Main

Avocado ToastUS$11.00

Lox BagelUS$17.00

Breakfast BurritoUS$15.00

Breakfast TacosUS$12.00

Engine 28 BreakfastUS$13.00

Brioche French ToastUS$17.00

Huevos RancherosUS$16.00

Engine Breakfast BurgerUS$15.00

Yogurt ParfaitUS$9.00

Sides

Smoked SalmonUS$8.00

ToastUS$3.00

BaconUS$4.00

AvocadoUS$4.00

SausageUS$5.00

EggUS$2.00

Brunch Cocktails

Luis' Bloody MaryUS$14.00

Peach BeliniUS$10.00

Spiked CoffeeUS$14.00

Aperol SpritzUS$14.00

Big Brunch MimosaUS$30.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitising

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Engine Co. No. 28 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Engine Co. No. 28 restaurant rated?

Is Engine Co. No. 28 currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information