Reviews

3.3(431 reviews)
Doyin A.★★★★★

I took my gf here to celebrate life, a dinner experience. We were greeted warmly by our waitress, escorted to our seats, and seated promptly. the vibe was incredible! the restaurant is a hidden gem in DTLA. It is tucked away, and the staff was on point. the food was so fresh and tasty and the drinks were perfect. she loved it! we will visit again soon!

Amani★★★★★

From the moment we walked into A Beautiful Life, the atmosphere was unmatched—Jamaican-boho aesthetic, warm lighting, and you’d never guess you were right in downtown LA. Our server, Diamond, was absolutely exceptional. Her customer service, attentiveness, and amazing energy made the entire experience stand out. She truly elevated the night. The food was equally impressive: • Plantains with jerk sauce: perfectly sweet with the right amount of kick. • Vegan wings and nuggets: crispy, flavorful, and a must-try for plant-based diners. • Oxtail Mac & Cheese: moist, tender, well-seasoned—hands down a 10/10. • Lamb chops: spicy, meaty, and cooked to perfection. • Vegan curry: flavorful, mild spice, another 10/10 dish. • Churros with caramel: sweet, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth good. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience—whether for a date night, a girls’ night out, or simply treating yourself. We’ll definitely be back.

aquilla flemings★★★★★

The food here was absolutely delicious. I had the jerk chicken plate with rice and peas/cabbage. The chicken tasted amazing and had just enough spice. I also bought a side of carnival bread which was very tasty as well. The atmosphere was also nice, very dim and the staff who took my order was nice as well. I will definitely be coming back!

QueerBlackStar★★★★★

I went with some colleagues last Friday afternoon and it was great! The service was wonderful, the environment, and the food was tasty! I got the jerk chicken egg rolls, the spicy jerk Mac n cheese (not pictured), and the jerk salmon platter which was all great. The best for me was $35 bottomless mimosa with a bunch of different flavors! I’d recommend this spot if you’re looking for a low key but fun time.

LAs Qtst★★☆☆☆

They nailed-it, in terms of atmosphere. The ambiance was nice. This was my first time eating there and I only stopped because I was hungry and happened to be passing by. I ordered curry chicken with rice & peas and plantains. The rice and peas were ok. The chicken was undercooked. The plantains were not as tender as I like them, however, they were perfectly caramelized. The curry sauce could've been seasoned better and thicker (it was a bit runny). I will most likely keep searching for a good Jamaican food restaurant.

Hours and Location

Open Hours
People typically spend up to 3 hours here
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
5 - 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
5 - 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
5 - 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Saturday11:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Sunday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

About

Service options
Outdoor seating
No Contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine In
Highlights
Fast service
Live music

Reviews

Doyin A.

a year ago

I took my gf here to celebrate life, a dinner experience. We were greeted warmly by our waitress, escorted to our seats, and seated promptly. the vibe was incredible! the restaurant is a hidden gem in DTLA. It is tucked away, and the staff was on point. the food was so fresh and tasty and the drinks were perfect. she loved it! we will visit again soon!

Amani

a year ago

From the moment we walked into A Beautiful Life, the atmosphere was unmatched—Jamaican-boho aesthetic, warm lighting, and you’d never guess you were right in downtown LA. Our server, Diamond, was absolutely exceptional. Her customer service, attentiveness, and amazing energy made the entire experience stand out. She truly elevated the night. The food was equally impressive: • Plantains with jerk sauce: perfectly sweet with the right amount of kick. • Vegan wings and nuggets: crispy, flavorful, and a must-try for plant-based diners. • Oxtail Mac & Cheese: moist, tender, well-seasoned—hands down a 10/10. • Lamb chops: spicy, meaty, and cooked to perfection. • Vegan curry: flavorful, mild spice, another 10/10 dish. • Churros with caramel: sweet, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth good. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience—whether for a date night, a girls’ night out, or simply treating yourself. We’ll definitely be back.

aquilla flemings

7 months ago

The food here was absolutely delicious. I had the jerk chicken plate with rice and peas/cabbage. The chicken tasted amazing and had just enough spice. I also bought a side of carnival bread which was very tasty as well. The atmosphere was also nice, very dim and the staff who took my order was nice as well. I will definitely be coming back!

QueerBlackStar

11 months ago

I went with some colleagues last Friday afternoon and it was great! The service was wonderful, the environment, and the food was tasty! I got the jerk chicken egg rolls, the spicy jerk Mac n cheese (not pictured), and the jerk salmon platter which was all great. The best for me was $35 bottomless mimosa with a bunch of different flavors! I’d recommend this spot if you’re looking for a low key but fun time.

LAs Qtst

a year ago

They nailed-it, in terms of atmosphere. The ambiance was nice. This was my first time eating there and I only stopped because I was hungry and happened to be passing by. I ordered curry chicken with rice & peas and plantains. The rice and peas were ok. The chicken was undercooked. The plantains were not as tender as I like them, however, they were perfectly caramelized. The curry sauce could've been seasoned better and thicker (it was a bit runny). I will most likely keep searching for a good Jamaican food restaurant.

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