Recess Eatery - Glendale

3.9 (40)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1102 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202

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About this restaurant

Offering a modern twist on American cuisine, Recess EateryGlendale, provides a comfortable and cozy bistro style dining environment. It serves an array of dishes for dinner, including burgers, seasonal fish, short ribs, gnocchi and caprese. You can also finish your meal with a tasty dessert, such as cheesecake, sorbet and fresh fruit. Recess Eatery also serves alcoholic beverages including wines, beers and specialty cocktails. During the weekends, Recess Eatery serves brunch items, such as pancakes, french toast and eggs benedict. Chef owned, its menu is extremely inclusive and able to satisfy every appetite. It changes often to accommodate seasonal ingredients.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Californian
Hours of Operation
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Monday through Friday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Website
http://www.recesseatery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sevan Abdessian
Catering
Recess Eatery provides catering services from small to large events, both on and offsite. So whether it's your location or ours, it will surely be a memorable event.
Private party facilities
We offer full service catering for all your needs. From dinner parties to large events, Chef Sevan plans the perfect menu. Our staff of experienced event planners and servers can make any occasion a memorable one.

Location
1102 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202
Area
Glendale
Cross street
Dryden
Parking Details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Live acoustic flamenco music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from June through September.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Truffle or GarlicUSD 7.00
kennebec potatoes, fried parsley, truffle salt, parmesan or garlic, parmesan, smoked paprika
Falafel DarlingUSD 9.00
falafel trio, tahini harissa essence, micro greens, pickled vegetables, mint oil
Cheese BoardUSD 18.00
truffle chevre, triple creme brie, danish blue, honeycomb, candied pecans, dried cranberries
Duke of YorkUSD 12.00
crispy cod, onion rings, tartar sauce
Redondo BasketUSD 16.00
calamari, shrimp, lemons, cocktail sauce
Flat BreadUSD 15.00
soujouk, spinach, red onion, seasonal mushrooms, tomato, triple creme brie
Daily SoupUSD 6.00
chef's daily inspiration

Homeroom

weekends only until 2pm, egg dishes served with rosemary & thyme fingerling potatoes

Lebnani ScrambleUSD 15.00
soujouk, eggs, tomato, onion, feta, pita wedge
Good EarthUSD 16.00
egg white omelette, spinach, kalamata, chevre
Study of Eggs Benedict
buttered english muffins, poached eggs, lemon thyme hollandaise
- Spinach & MushroomUSD 15.00
- Canadianba ConUSD 18.00
- Braised Short RibUSD 16.00
Basturma BasketUSD 14.00
basturma, spinach, mushroom, chevre, micro greens, poached egg, pita
Foul for FavaUSD 13.00
fava beans, garbanzo beans, parsley, tomato, onion, olive oil, tahini, pita
French ToastUSD 14.00
bread pudding, bourbon carmel sauce, whipped cream, candied pecans, banana
Darla's Pan CakesUSD 13.00
lemon zest, ricotta, whipped cream

Extras

Applewood Smoked Bacon (3 pc)USD 4.00
Turkey Sausage (3pc)USD 6.00
Fresh Fruit BowlUSD 8.00
Home Style Hash BrownsUSD 5.00

Teacher's Lounge

Edamame FatoushUSD 17.00
edamame, romaine, mizuna, tomato, cucumber, kalamata, feta, red onion, mint, parmesan crisp, lemon vinaigrette
- FalafelUSD 6.00
- ChickenUSD 6.00
- ShrimpUSD 8.00
- AhiUSD 12.00
Caprese YerazUSD 20.00
confit tomatoes, burrata, prosciutto, avocado, recess garden basil, pesto, balsamic essence, parmesan crisp
Teacher's PetUSD 15.00
sonoma greens, seasonal pears, dried cranberries, candied pecans, danish bleu, balsamic vinaigrette
- FalafelUSD 6.00
- ChickenUSD 6.00
- ShrimpUSD 8.00
- AhiUSD 12.00
St. Anna's Ahi TunaUSD 23.00
seared ahi, sonoma greens, mango, tomato, orange, ponzu, soy glaze, sriracha, labneh aioli
Kale to CaesarUSD 12.00
romaine, kale, parmesan, caesar dressing
- FalafelUSD 6.00
- ChickenUSD 6.00
- ShrimpUSD 8.00
- AhiUSD 12.00
The BullyUSD 17.00
braised short ribs, cheddar, caramelized onions, pickle, horseradish aioli, ciabatta sandwich
Brand BoulevardUSD 16.00
country fried chicken, avocado, marinated pepper, harissa aioli, tomato, pickle, ciabatta sandwich
Pledge of AllegianceUSD 15.00
angus beef tenderloin, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, cheddar, brioche bun sandwich
Spinach TagliatelleUSD 15.00
house made pasta, parmigiana, roasted garlic marinara, seasonal vegetables
Pumpkin RavioliUSD 16.00
house made ravioli, sage, brown butter, roasted pumpkin, toasted hazelnut
The ValedictorianUSD 21.00
braised short ribs, horseradish pomme puree, braised kale, romesco
Pan Roasted ChickenUSD 23.00
mary's free range chicken, white wine, garlic haricot vert, spinach, cipollini onions, tomato, white beans
Market FishUSD 25.00
seasonal fish, chef's inspiration

Extra Credit

Cheese Cake
- Creme BruleeUSD 8.00
- LabnehUSD 9.00
- PumpkinUSD 9.00
- Flourless Chocolate CakeUSD 9.00
Housemade
- Bread pudding, scoop of vanilla ice creamUSD 9.00
- Salted caramel panna cotta, mascarponeUSD 9.00
Ice CreamUSD 8.00
french vanilla bean, cappuccino crunch
SorbetUSD 8.00
blood orange, blackberry cabernet
AffogatoUSD 7.00
french vanilla bean ice cream, shot of hot espresso
Freshpic KingsUSD 8.00
seasonal fruit
FruitparfitUSD 12.00
seasonal fruit, yogurt, organic granola

Little Bears

please, let's keep this for kids under 10 only

Scramby EggsUSD 8.00
scrambled eggs, fingerling potatoes
Chicken TendersUSD 8.00
country fried chicken breast strips, french fries
Minime BurgerUSD 8.00
mini kobe beef burger, french fries
PastaUSD 8.00
house made spinch tagliatelle with butter or marinara

Reviews

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3.9

(40)

4.1Food
3.8Service
4.0Ambience
0.6Value

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40 Reviews

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100plusDiningsAyear Gold
Southwest Florida43 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 February 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Have had mixed experiences here but the newest menu seems to have some more interesting choices. Worth a try!
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PeterL Gold
Los Angeles12 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 January 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I wanted to like this place, but I have to agree with what others have said. Food is just ok, and I think the price point is on the high side for just average food.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 23 January 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had planned on eating at Recess on Friday. We were seated, handed our menus and given a moment to look at them. We made our choices and waited for the server to come take our order. When she came back, she ran off the list of foods that the restaurant did not have, which felt like a quarter of the menu. AND...every item that was not available, was an item I had considered. OK. Back to square one and a new choice. When she came back and asked, I gave her my choice to which she replied that they were also out of. After that, really all that was left to choose from were overpriced sandwiches and french fries. We chose not to stay have dinner elesewhere that did have the food offered on their menu. The saving grace of this was that our server was professional and very apologetic and very nice. She expressed understanding and sympathy to not being able to bring us what we wanted. There was no fault on her part. She was just the messenger and she delivered the message very well. So. If you choose to eat at Recess, call ahead and find out if every item they offer is available before going over there. It will save you a lot of time and frustration.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on 20 December 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had brunch/lunch with four friends last Sunday. The food was excellent, the waitstaff was efficient and accommodating to those of us with special requests. It was the perfect spot to meet before heading to a show at the Alex Theater. Plenty of parking at the restaurant, and only a few minutes to the Alex after eating. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!
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Sjat
Los Angeles4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 December 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great menu, beautiful presentation and stellar wine list.
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Terry
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 November 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
This used to be a great little spot. Maybe they were having an off day - it does happen. But the food was so so and the service was not good. Very slow. Bottle of wine delivered with cork out already, not given opportunity to approve it. Patio, however, is still quite lovely.
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lfad
Los Angeles7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 October 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I thought the service was great, from start to finish. The food was just mediocre but I'm going to try them again, maybe it was an off day or perhaps I didn't order the right things.
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MikeM
Los Angeles2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 3 October 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food is excellent here! HOWEVER, our server was absolutely unattentive, leaving another server to step in when we got ignored. To make matters worse, she kept bringing me flat Diet Coke, and I kept saying "this is flat." Finally, I gave up and asked for water. Eventually the second server fixed the soda machine and brought me a soda . . . at the end of the meal. When we got our bill it charged us for the Diet Coke AND the water. Putting aside the fact that you charge for water is one thing (and kind of annoying, particularly when we werent warned), but to charge me for BOTH when the only reason I ordered both was because the soda was flat? Terribly tacky. Left a bad taste in my mouth, even with the tasty food.
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Lunchalot Gold
Los Angeles11 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 September 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The pictures on Instagram sent me to this very sweet restaurant in Glendale. Everyone looks like they are trying so hard, and the food was good. However, the service really spoils the experience. The servers were sweet, but something is amiss with either training, or management of the staff.
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ScottyMacK
Los Angeles9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 September 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Whenever I'm in the area, I make sure to stop by and get that salad. It's beyond. Very cute place, huge outdoor patio, but make sure to go when it isn't really hot outside.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Californian
Hours of Operation
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Monday through Friday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Website
http://www.recesseatery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sevan Abdessian
Catering
Recess Eatery provides catering services from small to large events, both on and offsite. So whether it's your location or ours, it will surely be a memorable event.
Private party facilities
We offer full service catering for all your needs. From dinner parties to large events, Chef Sevan plans the perfect menu. Our staff of experienced event planners and servers can make any occasion a memorable one.

Location
1102 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202
Area
Glendale
Cross street
Dryden
Parking Details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Live acoustic flamenco music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from June through September.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Recess Eatery - Glendale

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Student Council

Truffle or GarlicUSD 7.00

Falafel DarlingUSD 9.00

Cheese BoardUSD 18.00

Duke of YorkUSD 12.00

Redondo BasketUSD 16.00

Flat BreadUSD 15.00

Daily SoupUSD 6.00

Homeroom

Lebnani ScrambleUSD 15.00

Good EarthUSD 16.00

Study of Eggs Benedict

Basturma BasketUSD 14.00

Foul for FavaUSD 13.00

French ToastUSD 14.00

Darla's Pan CakesUSD 13.00

Extras

Applewood Smoked Bacon (3 pc)USD 4.00

Turkey Sausage (3pc)USD 6.00

Fresh Fruit BowlUSD 8.00

Home Style Hash BrownsUSD 5.00

Teacher's Lounge

Edamame FatoushUSD 17.00

Caprese YerazUSD 20.00

Teacher's PetUSD 15.00

St. Anna's Ahi TunaUSD 23.00

Kale to CaesarUSD 12.00

The BullyUSD 17.00

Brand BoulevardUSD 16.00

Pledge of AllegianceUSD 15.00

Spinach TagliatelleUSD 15.00

Pumpkin RavioliUSD 16.00

The ValedictorianUSD 21.00

Pan Roasted ChickenUSD 23.00

Market FishUSD 25.00

Extra Credit

Cheese Cake

Housemade

Ice CreamUSD 8.00

SorbetUSD 8.00

AffogatoUSD 7.00

Freshpic KingsUSD 8.00

FruitparfitUSD 12.00

Little Bears

Scramby EggsUSD 8.00

Chicken TendersUSD 8.00

Minime BurgerUSD 8.00

PastaUSD 8.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable