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A.O.C.

8022 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-6359
aocwinebar.com
4 star rating based on 143 reviews
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Hours
Mon-Fri 6pm-11pm Sat 5:30pm-11pm Sun 5:30pm-10pm  
Status: Closed  
Phone Number

tel: (323) 653-6359

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tel: (323) 653-1390

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A.O.C.

My fave!

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I live for the bacon wrapped dates stuffed with parmesan cheese. Great ever changing array of wines by the glass. The small plates change seasonally. The charcuterie and cheese are yummy. Save room for dessert.
Posted by mvmontgomery on March 18, 2007, (Edited March 19, 2007)
A.O.C.

Wine Bar and Charcuterie

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AOC has a superior wine bar and fresh charcuterie bar surrounding one hell of a restaurant in the middle. The menu changes rapidly but consistently offers a choice of tasty--and heavy--treats. I always get the dates stuffed with cheese wrapped with bacon; the taste is worth the coronary artery disease. You can go to either the wine bar or charcuterie station and eat anything without a reservation, but get a reservation if you want to dine in. AOC is definitely a restaurant for a special occaison or date where you are making an impression. Be careful drinking; the friendly staff is usually willing to give you generous samples of wine to get you to try some more! Prices are moderate to expensive. There is valet parking but precious little street parking because AOC is on 3rd. Street.
Posted by Erron Silverstein on February 15, 2007
A.O.C.

a perfect restaurant

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It's not that every single dish or wine on A.O.C.'s menu is perfect, it's the combination of food, wine, ambience and service. In short, it's the kind of restaurant I could eat at every day and never get bored.
Posted by Ken R on February 05, 2007

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Although their first restaurant, Lucques, earned partners Caroline Styne and Suzanne Goin a loyal following (and made Goin an F & W Best New Chef in 1999) they decided not to copy the formula with A.O.C. (named after the French wine designation Appellation d'Origine Controlee). " A.O.C. is more urban, architectural and Euro-style than Lucques," explains Styne, the restaurant's wine director.... more
Posted by clubzone on July 12, 2008

Business Description from the Web

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This pan-Mediterranean wine and food bar, which specializes in small plates, is the baby of Lucques chef Suzanne Goin. Taste the rustic pâtés and the lamb skewers with Feta salsa verde, and you'll know that sample sizes suit her just fine. The room is sleek, the long bar welcoming, and the staff knowledgeable and friendly. There are about 50 wines by the glass and many more by the bottle,... more
Posted by concierge on November 27, 2008

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Signature DishesRoasted dates stuffed with parmesan wrapped in bacon
Posted by chow on November 12, 2008

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High-end but not stuffy. Loud when it's busy. Hip atmosphere. Thoughtful menu, really tasty. Smaller plates at non-entrée prices, so plan on ordering lots of different stuff. Good wine list and sommelier (who, somewhat ironically, was 7 months pregnant when I was there). Great for an interactive date. A block or two from the Beverly Center.
Posted by chefmoz on November 02, 2008
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Larger groups can reserve the patio in the smaller downstairs back room, or in the upstairs alcove ideal for one long table.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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A prodigious wine list offers some hard-to-find labels from France, Spain, Italy and the New World; one top feature is the off-menu half-glass pour for half the price, which allows for experimentation or a perfect pairing with every dish.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Street parking isn't easy along this stretch--your best bet is the $5.50 valet.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Lucques duo Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne's stylish wine bar remains an iconic L.A. destination for food and fashion.

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The Scene This chic dining room is all about subdued modern stylings in beige and white--the action peaks at the bustling wine bar, where a handsome Hollywood crowd flirts and buzzes. Those seeking refuge from the scene can seek out the charming starlit patio upstairs. The Food The menu is about great wine--and a landscape of Mediterranean small plates to pair with... more
Posted by Martha Burr on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 16, 2007)

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B-list version of Aaron Spelling teen drama? Hardly. Pithy name amended by ample wine selection. Euro-style wine bar may be Lucques' spicier sister, but she's still well-mannered. Charcuterie is tops: jamon Serrano, speck et al. A four-star loft of white tablecloths, and slightly less white walls, sets the heart on fire. Just try getting reservations for Valentine's Day, or tonight for that... more
Posted by blackbookmagus on December 14, 2008

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HIghly recommend!

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Susanne Goin is one of the best chefs in LA and AOC is fantastic. I recommend sitting at the bar. The food is great, the servers and bartenders are helpful and friendly and they have a great wine selection. The bacon-wrapped dates are a must.
Posted by BIngoBango on October 19, 2009

great food, great for groups

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I had my birthday dinner at AOC this year and it was fantastic - great food, wine and service! Try the scallops and skirt steak.

Pros

+ fantastic tapas, no dish disappoints

Cons

- bright, a tad of 'tude
Posted by kara nortman on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 01, 2009)

Great small dish menu

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The first time went to AOC I loved it, but I have since backed off on that. The dishes are great (farrow w squid one of my faves) but while the atmosphere is fine it feels a little sterile-- kind of a like a big coporate restaurant.

Pros

+ Wide variety of options, super high quality.

Cons

- Crowded, noce but sterile atmosphere.
Posted by jasoncoberfest on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 27, 2008)
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