Abernethy's Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Abernethy's, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, located at 220 N Hope St. This unique restaurant, conceived by Chef Shirley Chung, creatively melds Chinese-American flavors with local California ingredients. The menu is a vibrant tapestry of dishes that tell a story—each plate thoughtful and inspired.

  • Roast Free-Range Chicken with Za'atar Spice and Bacon-Braised Collard Greens is a must-try.
  • Pulled Pork Agnolotti showcases charred creamed corn, elevating comfort food to gourmet status.
  • Vegetarians will delight in the Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and Acorn Squash Rice Porridge, beautifully plated and full of flavor.
  • Brunch favorites include Chicken 'N Waffles and a decadent Bacon Egg Cheese Burger, ensuring a delightful start to your day.

Abernethy's thrives on creativity and community, making it a must-visit spot for both locals and visitors alike.

Food

Buttermilk Biscuits

Organic Wheat Country Ham Pepper Jelly

$12.00

Cornbread

Jalapeño Cheddar Black Truffle Caviar Acacia Honey

$14.00

Grilled Little Gem Salad

Cara Cara Oranges Roasted Satur Farms Beets Sourdough Tuile Horseradish Vinaigrette

$15.00

Shrimp 'N Grits

Fried Wild Pacific Prawns Creamy Grits Aji Amarillo Purée Garlic Confit Tomato Confit

$28.00

"Deviled" Crab Toast

Deviled Egg Yolk Yuzu Kosho Aioli Lump Crab Sourdough Avocado Mash Trout Roe

$19.00

Crayfish Mac 'N Cheese

Cavatappi Pasta Fontina Parmesan Cheddar Gruyere Parsley Garlic Chile Olive Oil Lemon Bread Crumbs

$17.00

Creamy Grits With Olive Oil Poached Cherry Tomato

Garlic Confit Aji Amarillo

$12.00

Acorn Squash Rice Porridge

California Corn Fennel Purée Fines Herbes

$20.00

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Apple Chutney Coconut Bacon

$14.00

Bacon-Braised Collard Greens

$12.00

Braised Black Eyed Peas

$12.00

10" BBQ Bone-In Short Rib

Tamarind BBQ Sauce Saffron-Poached Apple Chestnut Powder Heirloom Carrots

$38.00

Roast Free-Range Chicken

Za'atar Spice Sweet Potato Latke Bacon-Braised Collard Greens Maple Mustard Piquillo Pepper Coulis

$29.00

Chicken Liver Butter

Smoked Apple Sauce Pickled Mustard Seeds Sourdough

$14.00

Pulled Pork Agnolotti

Charred Creamed Corn Lemon Nage Curried Pumpkin Popcorn Shoots

$24.00

Curry Fried Chicken Or Cauliflower

Kimchi Gochujang Aioli Sriracha

$16.00

BJLA Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fried Chicken Breast Apple Kohlrabi Slaw Tamarind BBQ Lemon Aioli Pickles Brioche

$19.00

Chicken 'N Waffles

Three-Piece Fried Chicken Buttermilk Waffles Berries Maple Syrup

$24.00

Crab Toast With Poached Eggs

Lump Crab Avocado Mash Trout Roe Yuzu Kosho Aioli Sourdough Poached Eggs

$19.00

Bacon Egg Cheese Burger

Sunny-Side Up Egg Brioche BBQ Aioli

$19.00

Brunch

Dessert

"Salted" Caramel Cake

Chocolate Ganache

Buttermilk Pie

Caramel Apples

Hummingbird Cake