Kali
California Contemporary Steakhouse · Los Angeles · Michelin One Star · Chef Kevin Meehan
California contemporary cuisine by Chef Kevin Meehan, 1 Michelin star. Originally focused on hyper-seasonal farmers market ingredients, reimagined as classic Hollywood steakhouse in 2024 while maintaining Michelin star. Features Creekstone Farms steaks, ice-cold martinis, and elegant red-curtain dining room.
5722 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, Los Angeles
- 1 Michelin Star
Menu
Wines
- Nerello Mascalese (19) — Tornatore 2021, Mt. Etna, Italy
- Riesling (17) — Fritz Haag Estate Trocken 2023, Mosel, Germany
- Traditional Method (33) — Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2020, Kent, England
- Cremant de Limoux (17) — Côte Mas NV, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Cabernet Sauvignon (28) — Beringer, Knights Valley Reserve 2020, Napa, California
- Marsanne (23) — Domaine du Bagnol 2023, Cassis, France
- Cinsault (22) — Lorenza 2023, Napa, California
- Sangiovese (21) — Piemaggio, Le Floraie 2020, Chianti Classico, Italy
- Sauvignon Blanc (21) — Nicholas Gaudry Les Vignes des Berges 2023, Pouilly-Fume, France
- Chardonnay (19) — Patz and Hall 2021, Sonoma, California
Cocktails
- The Potent Paradox (19) — Old Forester 1897, Laird's apple brandy, bianco vermouth, Aperol, bitters. A Boulevardier, lighter on its feet - aged in solera, a Kali classic
- Classic Martini (24) — 5oz customizable martini. Choose your spirit (gin: Four Pillars Olive Leaf, Nikka, G'Vine Nouaison, Martun Miller's Westbourne or vodka: Blue Ice, Verita), style (dry/wet/dirty), and garnish (classic/seasonal/modern)
- The Martinez (19) — Barr Hill gin, Foro Vermouth di Torino, Luxardo maraschino, orange bitters. One of the earliest precursors to the Martini - rich, aromatic, and steeped in history
- The Vesper (19) — Oka gin, Verita vodka, Kali apertif blend. Our take on the literary classic - dry, textured and aromatically complex
- Cucumber Collins (12) — Optimus Bright, cucumber, lemon, mint
- Verjus Spritz (12) — Scribe verjus, Wilderton red bitter, soda, orange
Dishes
- The Original Kali Meringue Gelato (14) — The Original Kali Meringue Gelato — a signature dessert that has been on the menu since the restaurant's opening. One Michelin star since 2019. 5722 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood.
- Bone-In Ribeye 32oz (195) — Massive bone-in ribeye for sharing
- Porterhouse 32oz (180) — Classic porterhouse for two
- Ribeye 16oz (95) — Part of chef Kevin Meehan's 2025 steakhouse reimagining of the Michelin-starred Kali. Co-founded with Drew Langley, former wine director at Providence. Sustainably sourced.
- New York Steak 14oz (90) — New York strip steak
- Filet Mignon 8oz (85) — Beef tenderloin filet
- King Salmon Au Poivre (48) — Braised spinach, peppercorn cream sauce
- Bone-in Pork Chop 14oz (48) — Fennel pollen, caramelized apples
- Mama Leone's Rigatoni (38) — Marinara, ricotta cheese
- Mushroom Wellington (36) — Marinated portobellos, spinach duxelles, puff pastry
Phone: +1 323-871-4160
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