Industry Cafe & Jazz

Industry Cafe & Jazz is one of my favorite places in LA!!! I could not recommend it enough. If you come here expect to eat wonderful Ethiopian food, chat with a super friendly and generous owner, and enjoy live music. My wife and I always take people here when they visit and recommend it to everyone looking for a fun dinner experience. You'll find yourself coming here again and again.

Small piece of paradise in Culver City. Came on a Saturday night by myself and was warmly greeted by the owner, live music playing and an assortment of groups and couples, families with pets included. A simple and well priced place without frills and yet delivering thrills. I had a beer on a bench right by the band and couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Overall: Everyone should visit Industry Cafe & Jazz. The restaurant has a uniquely local vibe where one can unwind and listen to live jazz music. There are not too many places like this and this is a must when your around Culver City. The Food: The food was phenomenal. The spices, aroma, and warm nostalgic feeling of home cooking make this place a hidden gem. From all the dishes, my ultimate favorite was the Doro Wat. This chicken drumsticks felt like an elevated version of holiday food. The only down side it only one drumstick, but you can order another drumstick for 5 dollars. I could eat a whole chicken with that stewy aromatic sauce. You won't regret ordering this dish. The lentils were also delicious. They were creamy, warm, had a little kick to them. The Vibe: I also enjoy when I get to meet and chat with the owner of the restaurant. At Industry, the owner and cook greeted us and gave us a little history of his restaurant and the talented musicians. The service was exce...