Engine Co. No. 28

3.7 (1542)

$30 and under

American

644 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Engine Co. No. 28

3.7

$30 and under

American

Downtown

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Charming

VALET PARKING $20 per car

Housed in a beautifully restored 1912 firehouse, Engine Co. No. 28 located 3 blocks from the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention center has been putting out appetite fires since 1989 with classic American dishes inspired by the regional cooking of firehouses across the country.

The menu features a "signature" Meatloaf, crispy hand-breaded fried chicken, a burger to remember and a great assortment of handmade cocktails, a consistently updated wine list, and a great draft beer selection.

The restaurant is reminiscent of the classic grills of San Francisco and New York - mahogany booths, granite bar, and original brass fire pole with eclectic old filament light bulbs to add to the motif.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Burgers
Hours of operation
Lunch/ Dinner Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 705-1556
Website
http://www.engineco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Manuel Nunez
Catering
Full menu, sandwiches and salads.
Private party facilities
Semi private mezzanine - accommodates 20 guests. Semi private dining for parties of 40-50.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
644 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Figueroa St. and Wilshire Blvd.
Parking details
Self Parking Lots: Metropolis covered parking garage, 723 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017,Metropolis open lot parking, 737 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017Metropolis covered parking garage, 757 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017Street Parking:Available on multiple blocks around our location. Please read all posted signs for current hours.
Public transit
Adjacent to Metro Blue, Red Lines and DASH.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Classic Caesar (*)$16.00
- Grilled Chicken$10.00
- Grilled Shrimp$12.00
- Avocado$4.00
- Salmon$12.00
- Tuna$12.00
- Wrap with Fries$5.00
Chicken Cobb (GF)$26.00
- Honey Dijon Dressing$0.00
- Blue Cheese Dressing$0.00
- Ranch Dressing$0.00
- Avocado Lime Vinagrette $0.00
- Balsamic Dressing$0.00
Santa Fe (GF*)$18.00
- Grilled Chicken$10.00
- Grilled Shrimp$12.00
- Avocado$4.00
- Salmon$12.00
- Tuna$12.00
- Wrap with Fries$5.00
- No Cheddar Cheese$0.00
- No Avocado$0.00
- No Pico De Gallo$0.00
- No Corn$0.00
- No Black Bean$0.00
- No Tortilla Chips$0.00
- Dressing on the Side$0.00
Beet Lovers (GF*)$18.00
- Grilled Chicken$10.00
- Grilled Shrimp$12.00
- Avocado$4.00
- Salmon$12.00
- Steak$12.00
- Tuna$12.00
Mediteranean Chop (GF*)$18.00
- Grilled Chicken$10.00
- Grilled Shrimp$12.00
- Avocado$4.00
- Salmon$12.00
- Tuna$12.00
- Wrap with Fries$5.00
Seared Ahi Tuna (GF)$26.00
- No Rice$0.00
- No Cucumber$0.00
- No Edamame$0.00
- No Avocado$0.00
- No Pickled Ginger$0.00
- Dressing on the Side$0.00

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

Firehouse Classic$18.00
- Fries$0.00
- House Salad$0.00
- Truffle Fries$4.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$2.00
- Rare$0.00
- Med Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Med Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Avocado$4.00
- Fried Egg$4.00
- Bacon$4.00
Nashville Fried Chicken$22.00
- Fries$0.00
- House Salad$0.00
- Truffle Fries$4.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$2.00
Club Me Chicken$24.00
- Fries$0.00
- House Salad$0.00
- Truffle Fries$4.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$2.00
Short Rib Melt $24.00
- Fries$0.00
- House Salad$0.00
- Truffle Fries$4.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$2.00
- No Cheddar Cheese$0.00
- No Caramelized Onion $0.00
- No Garlic Aioli $0.00
The Baja Tacos$22.00
- Fried $0.00
- Grilled $0.00
- No Pico De Gallo$0.00
- No Avocado$0.00
- No American Cheese$0.00
- No Roasted Salsa$0.00
Smoked BBQ Ribs Sandwich$24.00
- Fries$0.00
- House Salad$0.00
- Truffle Fries$4.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$2.00

MAINS- FROM LAND

Southern Fried Chicken$28.00
Steak Frites (GF)$32.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Classic Meatloaf$28.00
Smoked Baby Back Ribs (GF)$28.00
- Rare$0.00
- Med Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Med Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Butterscotch Short Ribs $32.00
- Rare$0.00
- Med Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Med Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

MAINS- FROM SEA

Honey-Miso Glazed Salmon (GF)$32.00
Chilean Sea Bass (GF)$42.00
Rigatoni Alla Vodka$22.00
- Chicken$10.00
- Shrimp$12.00
- Lobster CK$22.00
Fettuccine Jambalaya$28.00

SIDES

Golden Mashed Potatoes$12.00
Sweet Potato Fries $8.00
Fresh Cut Fries$10.00
Truffle Fries$12.00
Brussels Sprouts$13.00
Side Salad$10.00
- Caesar$0.00
- House$0.00
Gourmet Vegetable$8.00

DESSERTS

NY Cheesecake$15.00
Chocolate Ganache Cake$15.00
Creme Brulee$15.00

BBQ MENU - FOOD

Classic Burger$15.00
Bourbon Ribs$15.00
Firehouse Dog$15.00
- Bratwurst$0.00
- Hot Italian$0.00
Wings (6pc)$12.00
- Chipotle Agave$0.00
- Bourbon BBQ$0.00
- BBQ Buffalo$0.00

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

LA MAG BOX - For 4$145.00
LA MAG BOX - For 8$285.00
LA MAG BOX - For 12$425.00

Reviews

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3.7

(1542)

3.9Food
3.7Service
3.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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Engine Co. No. 28 offers a "wonderful lunch" experience with "very nice and attentive service." Located in a historic fire station, it boasts "great location and great space." While some service issues are noted, the "food's delicious" with standout dishes like calamari. A visit promises nostalgia and tasty meals.

1,542 Reviews

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Cynthia
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was fantastic!!! The food was so good. I was a little hesitant because I had read some reviews that the food wasn’t good. I don’t know where they ate but the food couldn’t have been better and we know good from bad. DO NOT hesitate to eat here! The food, staff, and atmosphere were great. Prices were very reasonable for the area. Wish I lived near the restaurant because I would go there often.
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john Gold
Los Angeles29 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 12, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant accepted reservations but was not open that day.
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Arman
Los Angeles2 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Made a reservation for Saturday at 11 am, got confirmation from Open Table twice (including the day before). Got to the restaurant on Saturday at 11 am, waited for 15 minutes, and the restaurant was closed! Called the restaurant, no one picked up. Very disappointing and very embarrassing since we came there bringing guests and we had to stand outside in 107 degree!
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Dale Gold
Los Angeles6 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 13, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This establishment, in its day, was a great restaurant with historical significance given its location within the old fire station No 28. Over the years, the facility has more or less become outdated, run-down and suffers from an aging building plagued with AC issues. The food is still decent, but it’s lost traction to other new options in the area. But if you want to take-in a historical visit to the past, it’s still worth a visit. My latest visit ended with us showing up with a reservation and being turned away given the AC had gone out. It would have been nice if they sent a text to avoid having to make other plans at the door…..
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Larry
Orange County2 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 12, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Arrived and were told the staff did not come in and therefore we would not be served
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Robert
Los Angeles36 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 4, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went for lunch on the Fr before Labor Day weekend. The place was mostly empty. More a function of morbund downtown post COVD than anything else.o. Great location and great space but almost no one there. The entrees (salmon and sea bass) were way better than expected. The beet salad we ordered for the table strangely came out after we were half way through our entrees. Otherwise, a great option for a business lunch along that part of Fgueroa.
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Roger Gold
Orange County50 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 19, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful lunch with very nice and attentive service by part of the staff. The very lovely waitresses even surprised us with a free Birthday dessert and sang with us as well. Nice experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on August 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the burger and fries were outstanding. My new fave lunch spot.
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Judy
Los Angeles6 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 7, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I have been going to Engine Company for years. Unfortunately, it has seen its better years.
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Laura
Charlotte4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our lunch at Engine Co 28. We had excellent service and our food was delicious. We don’t get downtown much, but this will bring us back.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Burgers
Hours of operation
Lunch/ Dinner Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 705-1556
Website
http://www.engineco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Manuel Nunez
Catering
Full menu, sandwiches and salads.
Private party facilities
Semi private mezzanine - accommodates 20 guests. Semi private dining for parties of 40-50.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
644 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Figueroa St. and Wilshire Blvd.
Parking details
Self Parking Lots: Metropolis covered parking garage, 723 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017,Metropolis open lot parking, 737 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017Metropolis covered parking garage, 757 s Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017Street Parking:Available on multiple blocks around our location. Please read all posted signs for current hours.
Public transit
Adjacent to Metro Blue, Red Lines and DASH.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

For a lively, value-oriented visit try happy hour; for a quieter meal aim for an early dinner (around 5:30pm) on weekdays when reviewers noted it was less crowded.

Yes, Engine Co. No. 28 runs a daily happy hour and guests frequently praise its drink and bar-food specials during that period.

Yes, Engine Co. No. 28 serves handmade cocktails, maintains a consistently updated wine list, and has a solid draft-beer selection, with guests praising martinis and cold beers.

Engine Co. No. 28, Lunch/ Dinner Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm; Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm. Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm. Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm.

Weekends are a great pick for Engine Co. No. 28, brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Yes, guests report both vegetarian options and plenty of gluten‑free choices, with reviewers calling out items like hummus and multiple gluten‑free selections.

Portions tend to be satisfying, guests describe "good portions, " and reviewers note hearty plates such as the ribs (called out as four large ones).

Yes, Engine Co. No. 28 has an outdoor patio, which guests praise (one review calls it “the outdoor patio is everything”).

The house signature Meatloaf is the standout, it’s listed as the restaurant’s “signature” and guests repeatedly praise the meatloaf as a must-try.

Engine Co. No. 28 occupies a restored 1912 firehouse with mahogany booths, a granite bar and the original brass fire pole, creating a historic, retro and spacious dining room guests describe as charming and unique.

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Engine Co. No. 28

3.7

$30 and under

American

Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Engine Co. No. 28

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Engine Co. No. 28

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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START & SHARE

Louisiana Style Gumbo $20.00

Truffle Mac & Cheese Balls (*)$16.00

Korean Cauliflower (*)$18.00

Calamari$20.00

Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll$22.00

Chicken Drumettes - 6pc$12.00

Chicken Drumettes - 12pc$22.00

Bread Basket$6.00

GREENS

Classic Caesar (*)$16.00

Chicken Cobb (GF)$26.00

Santa Fe (GF*)$18.00

Beet Lovers (GF*)$18.00

Mediteranean Chop (GF*)$18.00

Seared Ahi Tuna (GF)$26.00

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

Firehouse Classic$18.00

Nashville Fried Chicken$22.00

Club Me Chicken$24.00

Short Rib Melt $24.00

The Baja Tacos$22.00

Smoked BBQ Ribs Sandwich$24.00

MAINS- FROM LAND

Southern Fried Chicken$28.00

Steak Frites (GF)$32.00

Classic Meatloaf$28.00

Smoked Baby Back Ribs (GF)$28.00

Butterscotch Short Ribs $32.00

MAINS- FROM SEA

Honey-Miso Glazed Salmon (GF)$32.00

Chilean Sea Bass (GF)$42.00

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$22.00

Fettuccine Jambalaya$28.00

SIDES

Golden Mashed Potatoes$12.00

Sweet Potato Fries $8.00

Fresh Cut Fries$10.00

Truffle Fries$12.00

Brussels Sprouts$13.00

Side Salad$10.00

Gourmet Vegetable$8.00

DESSERTS

NY Cheesecake$15.00

Chocolate Ganache Cake$15.00

Creme Brulee$15.00

BBQ MENU - FOOD

Classic Burger$15.00

Bourbon Ribs$15.00

Firehouse Dog$15.00

Wings (6pc)$12.00

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

LA MAG BOX - For 4$145.00

LA MAG BOX - For 8$285.00

LA MAG BOX - For 12$425.00

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