Restaurant Preview: The Mercantile
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At the epicenter of downtown’s swiftly gentrifying Old Bank District is Pete’s Café and Bar, a drinking and dining establishment that has ushered in the neighborhood’s future by paying homage to its past. Pete’s spacious dining room would make any history buff smile with original mosaic floors, dark-wood paneling and black-and-white photographs of downtown at the turn-of-the-century. But the mirror-backed wooden bar serves up all of the latest concoctions. Pete’s is down for the long haul pumping out gourmet comfort food morning, noon and night until 2 a.m. On Tuesday night, the whole scene gets jazzy with sets by live bands.
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I work in downtown Los Angeles and was introduced to the restaurant by my boss. I hate the place. The only good thing on their menu is the burger but it gets serve by waiters and waitresses who let you know you’re lucky to be in their presence. I kept...
I like Pete's lunch menu for its great selection of salads, burgers and sandwiches. They also have entrees but their sandwiches are their main draw. I highly recommend the blackened salmon panini or the BLT club (turkey can be added if desired). Wash them down with Sam Adams and you...
This review is all about the physical space, nothing about food or service. The reason is clear: Pete's food is bad (especially for the price) and the service is worse. Pete's is not the only game in Downtown anymore, thankfully.
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This place is great!!! Seriously the blue cheese fries are the best! It never seems to be too crowded, service is always great and food is delicious.
Great food. Great wine list. I had the scallops--served with mango reduction---AMAZING. Be sure to get the cheesy fries! The atmosphere was great....
Pete's is a cool spot. I had a fun dinner on a Saturday night. We got there around 9 pm. The ambiance is great - it feels like a French bistro in NY or...
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