Engine Co. No. 28

4.1(620)

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Location & Hours

Address

644 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA
Los Angeles, CA 90017
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 11:00 AM

Monday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(213) 705-1556

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About Engine Co. No. 28

American comfort classics with a Southern twist presented in a renovated firehouse from 1912.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 19, 2025.

4.1/5

Based on 620 reviews

Recent Reviews

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龔振勝

9 months ago

What do you do with an old Fire station? Of course, turn it into a restaurant! Not the first time I've been to such converted places, but the first in this city. Regardless, my friend remarked that ...

Rob Bown

6 months ago

Went in on a weekday around 1, and we were the only ones there. The atmosphere had some charm to it. They had sports playing on a couple of tvs at the bar. Food and drinks were really good, and ...

Armando Garcia

a year ago

The atmosphere is top notch the food is really good. We we're here for Dine LA week and all of the service called out/off and unfortunately, our service was lacking. We were 6 of 8 guests followed by ...

Bronwen Hobbs

4 months ago

Very mixed experience. There were only 2 front-of-house employees when we went for dinner, and the bartender was also the only waitress. There must have been 50 people in the place, and while she work...

Tyrell Lloyd

3 years ago

This place has stepped up their game and has really delicious food and stunning service. I highly recommend to take a break and enjoy this city stop for lunch. Covid safe outdoor eating is available a...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience, with many customers appreciating the unique ambiance and quality of food. However, experiences appear inconsistent due to staffing issues.

Customer Favorites

The Calamari and Salmon are frequently praised, with the Salty Pear Martini and pita with hummus also receiving positive mentions.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant's atmosphere, particularly the repurposed fire station theme, is considered unique and wonderful. Service quality is inconsistent, with some customers highlighting exceptional service and others reporting significant issues with understaffing and slow service.

Value & Quality

The restaurant is described as affordable with delicious food. One reviewer specifically mentioned appreciating the COVID-safe outdoor eating options.

Areas for Improvement

Inadequate staffing levels, leading to slow service, appear to be the most significant area for improvement.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews suggest that staffing shortages are impacting the dining experience, leading to longer wait times and potentially affecting service quality.