After opening critically acclaimed Lucques in 1998, the duo of 3 time James Beard Award winning chef Suzanne Goin (Best Chefs in America - California 2006, Best Cookbook - Cooking from a Professional Point of View 2006, Outstanding Chef 2016, Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America 2017) and Caroline Styne (James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year 2018) embarked on A.O.C., the pioneering wine bar that first paired an indulgent list of wine by the glass with a menu of market-driven small plates.
In December 2024, A.O.C. was inducted into the prestigious Los Angeles Times Restaurant Hall of Fame.
brunch
West Hollywood & Brentwood
saturday & sunday: 10am - 2:30pm
- $35 -
choose one from each category
assortment of market fruit
walnut sticky bun
bacon wrapped dates
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farmer’s plate
roasted vegetables, muhamarra, chickpea purée & burrata
moroccan chicken salad
kale, chickpeas, chermoula, golden raisins & almonds
soft herb omelette
watercress, basil pistou, cherry tomato, burrata & crème fraiche
spanish fried chicken & cornmeal waffle
jamón serrano, chile-cumin butter & maple syrup
vanilla bean french toast
andy’s stone fruit, whipped mascarpone & santa barbara pistachios
roast turkey focaccia sandwich
mozzarella, green harissa, avocado & castelvetranos
includes a welcome glass of cava or mock goddess
lunch
Brentwood Only
wednesday - friday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
- $35 -
choose one from each category
bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with parmesan
caña de cabra, honey, marconas & grilled toast
haricots verts, fennel, radish, arugula, meyer lemon & ricotta salata
***
the larder cobb salad
white beans, beets, tomatoes, sweet potato & avocado
roast turkey focaccia sandwich
mozzarella, green harissa, avocado & castelvetranos
tortiglioni & manila clams
rapini, cherry tomatoes & sourdough breadcrumbs
le a.o.c. burger
gruyère, dijon, caramelized shallots & crispy onions
***
dessert $10
butterscotch pot de crème & cashew cookies
chocolate torta, caramel, vanilla whip & espresso
dinner
West Hollywood & Brentwood
sunday – thursday 5pm to 9pm
friday & saturday 5pm to 10pm
*full party must participate
choose one from each category
haricots verts, fennel, radish, arugula, meyer lemon & ricotta salata
spinach & dandelion, dijon mustard, sieved egg & breadcrumbs
spanish goat cheese, chorizo, honey, marconas & grilled toast
***
soft polenta, wild mushrooms, swiss chard, mascarpone
spanish fried chicken, romesco aïoli & chili-cumin butter
scottish salmon, creamed corn, spinach & summer truffle vinaigrette
beef brisket niçoise, swiss chard, cherry tomato, black olives, anchovy
***
cauliflower, curry & red wine vinegar
cornbread pudding, poblanos & queso fresco
summer squash, green harissa & dukkah
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butterscotch pot de crème, crème fraiche & salted cashew cookies
bittersweet chocolate torta, caramel, vanilla whip & espresso
$65
a.o.c. West Hollywood
is located at 8700 west 3rd street
west hollywood, california 90048
2 blocks east of robertson
phone: 310.859.9859
a.o.c. Brentwood
is located at 11648 san vicente blvd
los angeles, california 90049
at san vicente and darlington
phone: 310.806.6464
After sixteen years in our San Vicente location, first as Tavern and then as A.O.C. Brentwood, we have come to the difficult decision to close on August 1st.
Sadly, the reasons are no surprise and are affecting most independent restaurants in Los Angeles: the aftereffects of Covid, followed by the actors and writers strikes, the fires, paired with unsustainably high rents, rising costs of goods and labor and mounting bureaucracy.
We have loved our time as part of the Brentwood community; we love our staff-past and present; and we are so grateful to our many, many loyal customers. We hope to see you over these next six weeks and raise a glass to our long run on the westside.
Suzanne & Caroline
Saturday, October 4, 2025
12:00-4:00 PM
UCLA Campus - Royce Quad
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Delightful and delicious, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade brings superstar chefs, brewers, vintners, and mixologists to Los Angeles to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and the fight against childhood cancer.
Hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin, business partner Caroline Styne, and Chef David Lentz, this fun and family-friendly afternoon features one-of-a-kind food and drink samplings. Guests can mingle with the gourmet chefs behind the dishes and taste fine dining nationwide. With over $1.6 million raised in 2024, this event’s impact only continues to grow for all kids with cancer. The event officially passed the $10 million total raised since its inception. Come join us this year for food and fun for the whole family while making a difference!
The A.O.C. Wine Club
Our finest bottles — hand-selected and delivered!
We’re so excited to introduce you to the AOC Wine Club: a thoughtful curation of our best-loved bottles, delivered directly to your door each month.
When you join, you'll be embarking on an adventure — guided by detailed tasting notes, written by James Beard Award winning restaurateur Caroline Styne with pairing suggestions and the origin stories that make these selections so special. You’ll discover the winemakers we love, varietals you may have never tasted and create new traditions with each new bottle.