Menu to Taste

Vandell

New American, Bistro · Los Angeles · Chef Hannon Matern

Ranked No. 68 on North America's 50 Best Bars list, Vandell is a Los Angeles cocktail lounge and bistro where head chef Hannon Matern presents seasonal American bar fare. The kitchen pairs market-driven dishes like anchovy toast with inventive cocktails in a mid-century, wood-paneled space.

1966 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Los Angeles

  • #68 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Cocktails

  • Matchstick — White Wine, Fino Sherry, Gin, Apple-Celery Soda
  • Apricot & Tonic — Gin, Riesling, Magnolia, Apricot, Citrus, Tonic
  • Lemongrass — Mezcal, Fino Sherry, Madeira, Lemongrass, Citrus, Salt
  • Peach — Gin, Yellow Peach, Don's Mix Whey, Orange Wine, Rooibos Tea
  • Cucumber — Gin, Cucumber, Sichuan Pepper, Sesame, Citrus, Wasabi Soy Salt
  • Pineapple — Tequila Blanco, Sage, Genepy, Pineapple
  • Strawberry — Mezcal, Pineau d'Aunis, Strawberry, Hibiscus, Pickled Fresno Chili
  • Banana — Bourbon, Oloroso, Banana, Citrus, White Miso, Puffed Rice Chai
  • Green Pepper — Tequila Blanco, Chartreuse, Chili, Bell Pepper, Citrus, Salt
  • Smoked Tomato — Mezcal, Smoked Tomato, Basil, Ginger, Chili, Citrus, Lime Leaf Salt

Dishes

  • N/A Milk Punch — Pandan, Clarified Milk, Autumn Spices, Citrus
  • Japanese Pickleback — Suntory All-Free N/A Beer, Citrus Pickle Brine
  • Bitter Symphony — St Agrestis Phoney White Negroni, Blood Orange, Citrus
  • Curried Bar Nuts
  • Marinated Olives — Citrus Peel, Juniper, Espelette
  • Anchovy Toast — Chili Lime Boquerones, Arugula Pesto, Country Sourdough
  • Hamachi Crudo — Carrot Leche de Tigre, Garlic Chips, Pistachios
  • Pea ‘Hummus’ — Citrus Marmalade, Vadouvan Oil, Country Sourdough
  • Grilled Broccolini — Espelette Pepper, Meyer Lemon
  • Grilled Asparagus — Grana Padano

The Experience

Expect a lively atmosphere. The meal is structured around à la carte dining.

  • Atmosphere: Lively
  • Format: À la carte

Phone: +13239221002

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