DAMA Fashion District - Downtown LA Restaurant & Bar

We had an amazing time at DAMA for Valentine’s Day! The ambiance was lively yet intimate, with a beautiful tropical vibe, and the live music fit perfectly with the atmosphere. The shrimp ceviche was incredibly fresh and zesty, and the bread with garlic olive oil and fragrant tomatoes was a standout. Our server, Cindy, was especially attentive and made excellent recommendations, including a smoky and flavorful mezcal drink. The combination of delicious food, warm service, perfect music, and convenient valet parking made the evening truly special. We can’t wait to return. Highly recommend for an unforgettable dining experience!

Yes this place is amazing. The food, vibe, service, everything was great. Love the huge bar area inside and the outside patio is great as well. Everything we had was amazing and they took very good care of us and make sure we were super happy. Highly recommend coming here and def will be be back.

Beautiful venue…hanging plants…soft lighting, leather couches, beautiful aesthetics. Parking was easy, valet is offered as well. The food was good not great. I was underwhelmed. And I was really looking forward to this meal. We ordered the elote which was very good, probably my favorite. Along with the squash blossoms which were very very good. The chicken tacos, there was so much cabbage in there i didn’t even detect any chicken. We had the fish and it was ok, the best part was the grilled pineapple…we also had the potatoes and they were ok also. Finally the churros, outside was seasoned great with cinnamon and sugar but the inside was near raw. Over all it was just ok…

Well… Dama did it again. This place has quickly become one of my favorites, and this was already my third visit. This time, we tried the clams, calamari, fried chicken tacos, and the roasted chicken. As usual, everything was excellent. If you find yourself in the Los Angeles Downtown Garment District, I definitely recommend stopping by Dama for great food and cocktails. I would recommend it, even if you're not in the area. The service is always on point, the atmosphere is chill yet a little sexy, and they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. If it’s chilly outside, they have heaters to keep things comfortable.

Went to DAMA to celebrate my wife's birthday. She's been wanting to try one of Antonia Lofaso's restaurants and DAMA did not disappoint. Our reservation was for 6 pm but we arrived early and were seated immediately. (It wasn't too busy) They were aware it was her birthday and she was greeted with a happy birthday. For starters, we got the bread and lamb chops. The bread was amazing and from that point on I knew things were only going to get better. The lamb chops were fantastic. Wife got the rotisserie chicken with fries and I got the crispy pork shanks which were phenomenal. Our server was attentive and even gave my wife a pretty thoughtful birthday card. Food was a bit pricey but it was definitely worth it and we will be going back.

The squash blossoms are perfect, lamb chops are great! I will highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. Their staffs are really friendly and helpful. My family did enjoy all the foods they served. I can say that vegans are perfect here. They got a lot of food to select with. Great place!

We had such a great time last night enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and attentive service — truly top-notch. Sharing small plates was a fun and flavorful way to try a variety of dishes. The guacamole, lamb chops, and elote were nice to share, though the calamari with squid ink stole the spotlight — perfectly crispy, bold, and unforgettable. The croquettes were also a standout. The wine list was well-curated and paired beautifully with the food. While we appreciated the concept of small plates, I would have loved to see a few more larger entrée options to round out the experience for heartier appetites. Still, DAMA offers a wonderful balance of ambiance, creativity, and service — looking forward to coming back!