Is Redbird Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Los Angeles, CA)
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Season 8 Los Angeles, California
Current status
As of October 2026, Redbird is listed open on redbird.la, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, returned HTTP 200 with 2026 copyright dating, live reservation and ordering widgets, and current hours listed for Redbird in downtown Los Angeles. How we decide a status →
- Episode Season 8, Episode 11
- Address 114 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Website redbird.la
- Show map
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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
"Serious Spice" featured Redbird, the restaurant, lounge and private-dining venue occupying the former rectory of St. Vibiana's Cathedral in downtown Los Angeles, known for chef-driven small plates and a spice-forward cocktail program. The multi-room venue also books private events and offsite catering through its in-house events arm. According to the restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, Redbird continues to operate with 2026 copyright dating, live online reservations, and an active ordering widget, alongside current listed hours including Sunday service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site also promotes an ongoing "Healthy LA" employee-wellness program and gift-card sales, according to redbird.la, indicating continued day-to-day operations at the East 2nd Street address in a September 2026 check.
The episode
Also in Season 8
Season 8: 63 of 80 still open · 5 renamed, moved or under new owners
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Ep 10Bavette La Boucherie
Closed -
Ep 10Fred's Meat & Bread
Open -
Ep 11Bhatti Indian Grill
Open -
Ep 11Guisados
Open -
Ep 11Mission Chinese
Open - Relocated
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Ep 11Rasika (West End)
Open -
Ep 11Shuang Cheng
Open
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Sources we checked
- redbird.la https://redbird.la
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Record btiea-0628 · checked by Cal Marchetti.