Seasonal, produce-driven cooking in the Hammer Museum courtyard delivers memorable dishes and ambiance, with intermittent service lapses and auto-gratuity policies to note.
LULU delivers solid A-grade performance anchored by exceptional food quality and a stunning museum courtyard setting that creates genuine dining appeal. However, inconsistent execution—particularly with brunch and desserts— and uneven front-of-house reliability prevent the seamless excellence required for grade A territory. The seasonal Californian approach and refined ambiance make it competitive with the area's better neighborhood restaurants, though occasional service gaps and portion concerns temper the experience.
One caveat: Host stand and greeting can be slow or unwelcoming at times