a.o.c.
EST. 2013
8700 West 3rd Street, Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, California

a.o.c.
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Give us friends, food, and a 99 point pinot and you’ll have the happiest bunch at brunch you’ve ever seen.
If you’re lucky enough to get a table, the fabulous floor-to-ceiling wine collection and gorgeous gourmet plates coupled with effortlessly chic design will make a festive feast for any famiglia.
The Lowdown
Type
Restaurant / Private Dining
Views
Courtyard
Style
Classic
Garden Party
Rustic
Best type of Celebrations
Baby Shower
Bachelor / Bachelorette Party
Birthday Party
Bridal Shower
Charity Event
Corporate Event
Dinner Party
Product Launch
Holiday Party
Wedding Reception
Anniversary
Engagement Party

Venue Setting

We are located near Beverly Hills in a beautiful, old California Spanish Revival setting. We have an upstairs dining room that is a perfect setting for intimate celebrations of up to 42 people. You can also reserve the entire restaurant, which sits 120 people comfortably. We have flexibility of more guests if you are interested in doing a cocktail style party up to 150 people. AOC is owned and operated by James Beard award-winning chef, Suzanne Goin, and James Beard restauranteur, Caroline Styne.

Capacity

Seated
120
Buffet
150
Standing
200
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

Yes

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

Connect
Call Venue
Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2013
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Amenities
  • Valet Parking
  • Wifi
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
Venue Features
The scene:
FROM LA MAGAZINE : 2014 Unforced and driven by excellence, A.O.C. draws on the wellsprings of L.A. itself and renders something essential about the city in delicious form. It started as a wine bar, mining everything from the markets of Istanbul to Spanish tascas as it brought small plates to L.A. Now, following a move a few blocks west along 3rd Street, it’s the ultimate destination. Today’s A.O.C. is anchored by a glorious courtyard with sunlight and laurel trees, while larger portions allow friends and family to gather over a single dish. Caroline Styne’s wine list doesn’t shy away from the ecology of vineyards. Always generous, Suzanne Goin’s cooking has become indispensable. The tarragon burrowed in Little Gem lettuce with green goddess dressing turns salad leaves, orange suprèmes, and avocado slivers into an ideal. The darkly roasted chicken segments heaped onto a torn crouton salad with wilted radicchio is an homage to the late Judy Rodgers of San Francisco’s Zuni Café—a tip of the hat only a great restaurant can bestow.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
The wine room
The modern, yet rustic wine room is a wonderful, intimate space for dinners (up to 42 guests) or cocktail receptions (up to 50), surrounded by AOC's award-winning wine selections.
View: Overlooks AOC's patio
Max capacity: 42
Price range: $3,000 - 5,000
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