Engine Co. No. 28

Service was very disappointing. We will not return.

Party of 7, great experience, friendly, attentive staff. All the dishes were well prepared, presented nicely, and tasted fantastic!! Very flavorful!! The Truffle Fried Chicken and Meatloaf were exceptional. Definitely recommend the Old Fashioned and The Cool Cucumber Basil Gin/Tonic!!

It was great for before a show at Disney Concert Hall. The only problem in our group was that there were a very limited number of gluten free offerings. Also, the French fries were disappointing (according to some!) But the service was excellent and the décor was festive for the holidays.

Great spot if you need to have a conversation/business discussion.

Just wasn’t very special.

Tasty Brussel sprouts and burgers! It’s not too far from the metro station, so it’s an easy stop if you’re nearby.

Engine Co. 28 is a classic venue for any occasion. I hope it stays in operation for many years.

Before I left my house I called the restaurant to find out if they had valet parking. The woman who answered said they had valet parking on Figueroa at 5. Since it was 520 I asked her if the parking was on now and she said yes. When we arrived we sat out in front of the restaurant for a minute and then I called and was told that they don’t have valet parking on Sunday and to park in the lot across the street from target. I Did not know where target was and I asked her if it was in the mall and she didn’t know she just kept repeating it was across the street from target. We found a lot and parked but that was way too much work. There weren’t very many people in the restaurant as it was Sunday and it was after the clipper game had started at Staples. I thought the service was good and the food was OK. Did not know where target was and I asked her if it was in the mall and she didn’t know she just kept repeating it was across the street from target. We found a lot and parked but that was way too much work. There weren’t very many people in the restaurant as it was Sunday and it was after the clipper game had started at Staples. I thought the service was good and the food was OK.

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A long-time patron of Engine Company, I was very disappointed with the service on this visit. The food was okay, but not terrific, and included a sandwich that literally fell apart when lifted to the lips.

Food was good. Old fashion cocktail was not up to par

Great dining experience. Service & food was amazing

What a great place! Food was delish and service was great! Fast and friendly.
Located in a historic firehouse, lots of history. The staff was knowledgeable about the history and was happy to share a few stories.
Defiantly will be dinning here again when back in this part of LA.

Overpriced for the quality of food...good, but not great.

This is a very nice old fashion steak house with great service. The ambiance is lovely and the steaks are cooked perfect. Great place for date night after the theater.

As always, this restaurant is a great place to meet for lunch, including a business lunch. Close to the subway station at 7th and Figueroa Streets, a great historic location with a wonderful range of menu items, including comfort foods, in large proportions. The fresh warm bread to begin the meal is always welcome.

No one to greet guests when we came in . Waited around for awhile before bartender came to help . Food quality gone down over the years . Lobster roll is not a lobster roll. It is deep fried something .
It needs to be clear on the menu that it is deep fried food. Service so slow eventhough restaurant not busy at all. Ice tea refills had to be asked each time and had to look around for waiter.
Steak sandwich over done . Fries soggy . Very sad and disappointing . We used to love to come to this place .

This is an iconic location in downtown LA that has been allowed to languish a bit since its heyday. The food was good, the service at the bar was good. It's just not the place it once was.

Friendly competent service. Great food both of us had the meatloaf. Great meal.

We walked in and it was super smoky due to the bbq grill right outside the door. I didn’t notice it too much at first until we sat down. Another turn off was they were playing loud Spanish music. Nothing against Spanish music at all however, just not what we were expecting for a historic firehouse. Food didn’t make up for it. Won’t be returning.

Being that our office is right across the street from Engine Co. and we dine here often with our brokers, yesterdays service was NOT per usual. I had the cup of chili which I absolutely love and yesterday, I seemed to get a bowl that was full of fatty meat. Also, we were there for about 2 hours and our drinks were only refilled once. After we finished eating, the waiter didn't ask if we wanted dessert, coffee, nothing. We sat for another 10-15 minutes before he brought the check.

It was nice to see a downtown restaurant that I used to go to when I worked downtown still in business. As always the food and service were outstanding. I hope they stay around for many years.

Despite a fairly gloomy presentation, the food was quite good although the service a bit erratic. A few minutes wait at the front door and a similar wait for a glass of water are not really acceptable in today’s restaurant scene.

We love the 80’s music that was playing. My mom ordered the Southern fried chicken and it was awesome. My bro loved his meatloaf while my sis in law and I loved our steaks. I always see this place in DTLA and have always wanted to eat here but never got the chance. There is a reason why you guys have been around all these years.
Valet guy was always on his cell phone though. I had to get out of our car to find him.

Lovely atmosphere, excellent service and food was great!

Great food, fun decor and friendly service. Nice bar with top shelf choices and beer tap options. Everyone enjoys trying on the LAFD helmets and jackets! Casual and fun. Highly recommend.

Super slow service given no one was in the restaurant. Food was extremely salty.

A good burger in an old firestation. Unfortunately we went on Sunday at lunch time and the place was pretty quiet.

A good variety of food choices. Food taste is very good and the service is above average. I would recommend this to any looking for a change from the dull and boring chain restaurants.

My wife and loved this restaurant. The old firehouse setting is very cool. We had their signature meatloaf and fired chicken dinners. This isn't something I would normally order but it turned out to be a great choice and lived up to it's reputation.

Very consistent in producing great meals in a timely fashion with great service.

had been in a years...GREAT like ALWAYS! Bartender was super !!!

Valet expensive and slow. Service was slow and they tried to overcharge me for the food and possibly did for the drink. They did not confirm my reservation check in so I had to straighten things out with Open Table.

The food was so flavorful and tasty and we had a nice wonderful lunch. Enjoyed the history of the place and the service was awesome!! Will be back soon.

Lunch date with my daughter

Great dinner!

We got there late thanks to my underestimating how long it would take, then had to wait for the valet. Chad, our waiter, was very attentive and super helpful. We were running late to get back to Union Station, so Chad asked the valet to get the car while he packed up our leftovers so we could catch the train on time. The valets are really for the restaurant next door, so they put those folks first. Since Chad told us that, we were prepared and made the train. The food was yummy, the wine was tasty, and we were there ahead of the dinner rush so it wasn't crowded or loud. Dad loved the architecture, too. I've been there before and was happy to return, and will so again.

Great food however the service was slow and we were the only guests in the restaurant!

Fantastic brunch in a beautiful court yard. Wonderful service and excellent cocktails. Probably the BEST burger in town. Also loved their soft scrambled eggs. Looking forward to going back!

Fish was poorly prepared and returned. Protein ended up last piece so had to opt for other fish—-well cooked but not a great flavor. Plain. Sorry to say I won’t be returning to this restaurant