Industry Cafe & Jazz

Great food, fantastic vibe, excellent music. We were visiting from. Wisconsin and our kids were able to order off the classic menu (burger, spaghetti, and chicken wings). My husband I enjoyed delicious Ethiopian fare. The owner brought out some samples and my seven year old was hooked on the bread and lentils. He's pretty picky, so this was great. The music wonderful and was just the right level so that we could talk, but the kids weren't annoying to other patrons. 100% recommend.

The food is great, the live music is amazing, the whole atmosphere is just awesome and relaxing. The jazz adds more flavor to your dining experience. The owner is so friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend it if you're in the area

Overall:

Everyone should visit Industry Cafe & Jazz. The restaurant has a uniquely local vibe where one can unwind and listen to live jazz music. There are not too many places like this and this is a must when your around Culver City.

The Food:

The food was phenomenal. The spices, aroma, and warm nostalgic feeling of home cooking make this place a hidden gem. From all the dishes, my ultimate favorite was the Doro Wat. This chicken drumsticks felt like an elevated version of holiday food. The only down side it only one drumstick, but you can order another drumstick for 5 dollars. I could eat a whole chicken with that stewy aromatic sauce. You won't regret ordering this dish. The lentils were also delicious. They were creamy, warm, had a little kick to them.

The Vibe:

I also enjoy when I get to meet and chat with the owner of the restaurant. At Industry, the owner and cook greeted us and gave us a little history of his restaurant and the talented musicians. The service was exceptional and I could tell everyone loved and appreciated jazz.

Good vibes, friendly staff, and great food at their Weds night jam session

My favorite stop in the neighborhood. Great food, good company, and some good Jazz. The food here is always delicious, and the owner is always extremely friendly. Highly recommend!

Great service, atmosphere, music, food. Truly a wonderful place.

This was a cute, intimate, restaurant! the Ethiopian tea was delicious! We came for the Wednesday jam session and the jazz was so beautiful! Great date night spot and warm atmosphere! Our server was so sweet! Would come again 🌟

Great place, great vibe, very enjoyable and chill with great music and food. Live Jazz and Ethiopian + Eritrean food- you can’t go wrong. They have a patio too. Easy to walk in for a drink or a full night. No cover required. They have live music every night even though their site is out of date and they have jazz jams on Wednesday too.

We had the best time this weekend! Enjoyed incredible food, ambiance/energy, service, and THE MUSIC! The team was also willing to field necessary questions around auto-immune dietary needs, and provided alternatives. Thank you Industry Jazz for making my dad's birthday extra special, and for being so generous with your time and energy. Can't wait to come back!!

This place is all vibe and they get fantastic musicians, That's what makes this place a gem...there's few (few!) spots in W LA that have that combination. Industry Cafe forever.

Solid Ethiopian food in Culver City arts district. I recommend the Vegetarian platter. If you’re here on a date or with friends, probably check if they have any jazz music going on bc it gets pretty loud to have a conversation! Otherwise, the service and staff were very friendly!

Small piece of paradise in Culver City. Came on a Saturday night by myself and was warmly greeted by the owner, live music playing and an assortment of groups and couples, families with pets included. A simple and well priced place without frills and yet delivering thrills. I had a beer on a bench right by the band and couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Industry Cafe & Jazz is one of my favorite places in LA!!! I could not recommend it enough.

If you come here expect to eat wonderful Ethiopian food, chat with a super friendly and generous owner, and enjoy live music. My wife and I always take people here when they visit and recommend it to everyone looking for a fun dinner experience. You'll find yourself coming here again and again.

The quality of the ingredients used in each dish is excellent. The Jazz Cheeseburger is to die for!! The fries are home made and perfectly seasoned, so is their beef patty. Plus, they have live music, multiple times a week.

This place is fantastic. We came for the jazz jam session on Wednesday. We ordered the vegetarian platter and Zil Zil and some beers and listened to people play. The environment is relaxing and welcoming, the food was great. We will definitely be back.

You're the Culver City fire chief. You get a call -- every restaurant in the city has suddenly burst into flames. You only have one truck. Which restaurant do you save?

This one.

I come here pretty frequently, and every time I do I wonder why I don't come more often. The concept - an Ethiopian restaurant with live jazz, would be enough for me to love the place, but the food is excellent too. I'll occasionally get it as take out. Industry is family owned and operated and you can feel the care that has gone into it. Come a few times and you'll see some familiar faces. The owner, Aron, seems to know and remember everybody.

For food - I tend to stick to the same order, but everything I've tried is great. My go-to is the vegetarian platter. My wife's regular order is chicken tibs. Both are excellent. They sometimes have an Eritrean lager, Asmara, that I always get if it's in stock. I don't drink beer very often but, like everything at Industry, it seems to hit the spot just right. For dessert, the carrot cake and candied yams are fantastic.

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere! I came on a Saturday evening and there was live music which was spectacular!! The food was great too, I had the beef tib plate and the spices were AMAZING! I will definitely be coming back!❣

Really great restaurant!! The owners are very sweet. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is lively and friendly. The is a jazz band that plays Wednesday - Sunday. I had the pleasure of hearing them the night I was there, and they were fantastic. A+++ experience.

So good we had to take more home!!! Always a pleasure eating here. The owner is very welcoming and nice :)

I love this place!!! Owners and staff are extremely friendly. Food is solid and tasty. We had the Doro Wat and Zil Zil, with lentils on the side. Great combo, food came out hot and with a big smile! Also had a sweet potato with cinnamon, honey, and spices at the end. Perfect way to end the night. They also had live Jazz, starting around 8:30. Highly recommend