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Circa 55

3.5 (281 reviews)
PriceyBars, New American
Closed 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Classy
Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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Amazing omelet - subbed gruyere for the mixed cheese! Yum!
Diana H.

I had a wonderful experience for both breakfast and lunch. The omelet should have been nothing special, but I saw that they offered gruyere on another menu item, so I switched the mixed cheese for that - I love gruyere and it's much less salty for my hypertensive heart! Ha! It and the smashed fingerlings were so good! After a short day and change of clothes I returned for lunch and tried a medium rare Wagyu burger. Loved it. So juicy...and the truffle aioli was on par! The service was outstanding. All the servers were friendly and attentive. In the morning I sat outside with a view of BevHills, but it was way too hot in the afternoon so I sat across pictures of Presidents. Not bad! I'd love to come back!

Crispy tuna
Charlie D.

Not sure if I was going 3 stars or 4 on this one. The service was really good and our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The view from the roof top was great and nice to sit and look outside. But at end of day the food is what counts and this was just ok. At $100 a person I really want it better than ok. The kabobs were good but not great the little Israel salad that comes with it was soggy, the crispy tuna was over cooked to the point it was hard. The meat on the kabobs was cooked well but the lamb was ground lamb with too much seasoning. Like I said overall good but not great.

cappuccino
Jeremy L.

11/30/2023 The CIRCA 55 is situated inside the Beverly Hilton that was broken ground  in 1953 and open to the public in 1955. The ambience is excellent. The Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held at the hotel year over year since 1961. The Veranda is not perfect. For example, It has been using a wrong cup for cappuccinos that ruined the taste. As a matter of fact, I enjoyed a cup of cappuccinos made by a new specialty coffee machine at one Marriott namesake hotel last night. One glass of Moet & Chanson Imperial Brut Champagne costs $32, plus tax and tip. It is not for most patrons to visit. Also, the appetizer missed a sauce cup. I decided not to ask.

Indoor area
Jay R.

Seriously a hidden gem. Went for my dad's birthday and our server was phenomenal! Super attentive, friendly, and hilarious! He made sure to check on us often and made sure my dad was enjoying his birthday. But overall the entire staff was a pleasure. The food was soo delicious. My tequila chicken was cooked perfectly and my dad loved his steak and shrimp kebabs! The ambience was beautifully set. We did sit inside due to the cold and it was still a delightful experience. There were only 5 tables total when we went but this place deserves to be a full house for their amazing services. 10/10! We can't wait to return!

RJ O.

Very nice rooftop bar/restaurant with a gorgeous mural behind the bar that had bees covered up when Merv Griffin bought the hotel from Conrad Hilton back in the day. Fast forward and Hilton requires the property, renovates and discovered the long covered mural depicting Greek Gods and astrological figures. Apparently Merv Griffin thought they were satanical or something like that. The staff is friendly and attentive, great cocktails and a nice view.

Room service
Dave M.

Located at the Beverly Hilton, circa 55 is serving high end gourmet comfort food. We ordered room service, the staff was fantastic, and the food was even better. I had the Beverly burger, it was incredible. High quality beef, amazing, pretzel bun, the aïoli and grilled onions were fantastic. My daughter had a Caesar salad add chicken, the chicken was really good and she liked the Caesar dressing a lot.

Circa 55 rooftop.
Amanda M.

This is located on the top floor of The Beverly Hilton. The views are wonderful, the service impeccable and the food was excellent. Would you expect less?! We stayed three nights at the hotel and had breakfast here. It was delicious. I had avocado toast with fried eggs. Perfectly cooked over easy eggs. The yolks were a beautiful golden color. The sourdough bread was toasted quite well and I prefer it a bit less and should have said so. That's my fault for not mentioning it. The hotel in general is extremely accommodating. If you're staying and want to start your day in the most beautiful way, I suggest going.

Breakfast buffet
Gab G.

Only came here for breakfast during my stay at the Beverly Hilton, but what I tried was all pretty good. The buffet is great and the coffee is excellent (they brew La Colombe). Definitely ask to sit outside by the pool!

NEFT Espresso Martinis. Mmmmmmm! 3  please.
Enrique V.

A great way to spend Happy Hour Fridays and evenings here with a Sunset & Night Life view of Beverly Hills. Indoor and outdoor seating with delicious dining, plus great cocktails & customer service by Israel, Maria and Julie. My personal favorite is the NEFT Espresso Martinis and NEFT Classic Martini. Live Jazz music with a Saxophone player who engages the guests, then some Top 40's to get the guests moving. It created fun vibes which had practically everyone on the dancefloor. By the way, depending on their event schedule, they also have a DJ on various Fridays. Thank you Sunny, Sam & Jeffrey for providing a new place to relax, refresh the batteries and then end the night on a good note. Cheers!

Chopped Cobb Salad
Marina P.

every time I come to the roof for lunch I know two things for sure. the views are going to be immaculate and the restaurant is going to be beautiful inside and the staff is going to be 10/10! for lunch today I had a cobb salad I chose to get it with the house mustard dressing it was great for me because I want too hungry. to wash it down we had vodka gimlets that were INCREDIBLE. my friends had the burger and lobster roll which all came with fries that were all great. I love this place

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4.3(2.1k reviews)
0.8 mi
$$

Ok I love all the Hillstone Group restaurants!! This was my first time eating at The Honor Bar and…read moreit was 5/5!! I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich without the bread, devil eggs, and kale salad!! And OMG it was very good!! Even without the bread it was still on point!! The slaw was very tasty and yummy!! Kale salad with the peanuts was perfect! For my drink it ordered the Turnball Cabernet red wine that was suggested by Dylan and it was very good for my palette. The service was great! Dylan was our sever and he was very nice! And personable and easy going. Our order was not incorrect and it came out fresh and hot. But of course that's nothing new with Hillstone restaurants, they are all phenomenal!!! It's also located next to their sister restaurant South of Beverly. The Honor Wine is right next to it as well. It's dark and gives semi-upscale vibes! It's not that spacious since it's a bar so it's usually a long wait. I recommend coming early or trying to do reservations. This place is good for date night or a drink after work. I will return when I can!! I was not disappointed with my experience or food!! They have street parking and valet for $20! -Marshay D.

Let me start this review by saying the chicken sandwich and the burger were both PHENOMENAL!…read moreDefinitely worth whatever it takes to get it. Now, the place is super small with weird seating. I like the dark vibe it has going though. The most frustrating part of it all? Servers came off super pretentious and would intentionally walk by your table without looking to avoid you asking them anything. Moreover, the place doesn't let you make many changes to your order. For example, if you ask for easy rice on the sushi, they will say no. If you ask for them to put the avocado on the side due to an allergy of one member of the group, they will say no. Our items came out SUPER slow, and this was after waiting a while for a table. The sushi is subpar - heavy on the rice and not enough fish. However, the coconut shrimp roll was good. That all being said, I'd go back and deal with it all again for the chicken sandwich and the burger. Both were a bit heavy on the bread in comparison to the protein, but delicious nonetheless.

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GRANVILLE

4.4(3.2k reviews)
2.0 mi
$$
Locally owned & operated
Locally sourced ingredients

Decided to try Granville in WeHo after shopping in the area. Overall, really enjoyed the…read moreexperience and the drinks especially tied everything together well. I got the skirt steak cooked medium rare -- flavor was good, but it was a little tough to cut. I think it would've paired even better with some garlic butter or chimichurri on the side. The mac and cheese was SO good and easily one of the highlights of the meal. Creamy, flavorful, and definitely something I'd order again. The pork chops were delicious and packed with flavor, but the spinach underneath was a bit too bitter for my taste. The mashed potatoes were creamy, soft, and comforting. We also loved the Brussels sprouts and Caesar salad -- both were super solid sides. Drinks were perfect and balanced out the dishes really well. Service and atmosphere were great too. Would definitely come back to try more items on the menu next time we are in the area.

Im giving this place a 4 star only because of service, the waitress was kind gave us time and…read moreoffered great suggestions. In reality the food was not great. It was bland and portion was just smaller than I expected. There is a location in Pasadena and the pasta was seasoned well and balanced and what I feel the portion was much bigger. I do have to assume it's due to the location of this establishment. The ambiance was pretty slow however the inside decorations were so cute and pleasant on the eyes. I wouldn't come here for the food, perhaps a drink and a small app.

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The Rooftop

3.9(1k reviews)
0.1 mi
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We came to The Rooftop in Beverly Hills with a party of six, and my goodness we ordered so much…read morefood. Overall, I'd give this place four stars. The ambiance is beautiful, and the service FANTASTIC. Our server was an absolute gem, I am so sad I forgot it. The Roofop is the kind of spot that feels lively but still relaxed enough to enjoy a long dinner with friends. The food was good, though I've definitely had better for the price. Nothing was bad at all, just not quite as memorable as I expected. The drinks, however, were fantastic. I'm not much of a drinker, but I ordered a martini and it was absolutely delicious and perfectly made. Also, the coffee I happened to order a latte and no joke one of the top coffees I had. Lots of nice photo spots. I would love to come during the day and try their brunch. Between the vibe, the attentive service, and the great cocktails, we had a really fun night. I'd come back again, especially for drinks and the atmosphere.

HAD AN AMAZING TIME , at this beautiful place. Came for the…read moreviews and aesthetics but left knowing I'm also coming back for the good service and delicious food. We got : grilled Octopus , AHI TUNA POKE BOWL , and red Thai coconut curry. Everyone that worked there was so kind and relaxed I loved the vibe ! Follow me for more foodie adventures :) -Living with Luci

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The Rooftop - Pumpkin seed crusted salmon ($46)

Pumpkin seed crusted salmon ($46)

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Darling - Celery Salad

Darling

4.0(60 reviews)
1.9 mi

Came here for a quick dinner after doing some work at the Pacific Design Center. The…read moreambiance/aesthetic is super cute, feels upscale without feeling too "fancy". We sat in the lounge area and it was perfect. Got the ham appetizer, the burger, fries, and the raspberry sorbet dessert. Everything was incredible, one of the best burgers I've had in Los Angeles. Service was also great. I even called about an hour after I got home because I started getting a scratchy throat and realized I didn't specifically ask if there were strawberries in the raspberry sorbet (I'm allergic and that was completely my mistake for not double checking before I chowed down) but the host that answered was super nice, I could hear in the background her double checking with a server, who then even double checked with the kitchen to make sure they were giving me the correct answer which I really really appreciate. Side note, no strawberries in the sorbet I'll most definitely be returning here in the future.

Came in for dinner on a Saturday night and the vibe was great. Loved the plush booth seating, super…read morecomfortable and made it easy to settle in for a long dinner. We ordered a bunch of cocktails along with a few glasses of red wine and champagne. The cocktails were definitely the highlight. We tried the Blackberry, Cucumber, Snow Pea, Tomato, and Daikon. The Tomato cocktail was my favorite by far -- savory, balanced, and not overly sweet. Blackberry was a close second, really refreshing and easy to drink. My first glass of champagne was unfortunately flat and pretty gross but to their credit they replaced it immediately once I mentioned it. Still, for an upscale restaurant, that was a little annoying to begin with. For food, we got the asparagus, burger, fries, abalone, and the bluefin tuna belly deviled eggs. The abalone was easily the standout dish of the night. Everything else ranged from just okay to forgettable. The burger sucked. Overall, I'd come back for drinks and would give the food another shot since the menu changes pretty frequently but this particular meal didn't totally hit for me.

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Darling - Grilled Bread

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The Henry

The Henry

4.2(1.3k reviews)
1.8 miBeverly Grove
$$$
Takes reservations
Private events

This is a neighborhood restaurant with very delicious food and delightful staff. Seating was…read moregreat, very spacious and beautiful tables. It's located across from the Ivy where the old Newsroom used to be. We will be going back for sure.

We decided to try Henry's for brunch, & while the place is beautiful & very clean, that was…read morehonestly the highlight. We ordered the Wagyu burger, egg white turkey omelette with potatoes, & a side of bagels. The food was decent but very bland--nothing stood out, & we had to add salt for flavor to everything. Portions were small, with barely any avocado or pico, and not very filling. The bagels were good, but they gave very little cream cheese and even charged extra for more, which bad barely enough for one side of a beagle. Service was a bit disappointing. Our server was nice but It wasn't busy, yet our server rarely checked on us--we had to refill our own water & go get the pitcher. They also don't clearly mention when choosing sides it cost extra, which can add up quickly but a heads up would have been appreciated. Overall, we paid about $65 for two & left underwhelmed. It's fine for a casual hangout, but not somewhere I'd go to be impressed. I will say on a positive note, the baked goods, specifically the soft chocolate chip cookies, tasted very fresh! Other than that though we were quite a bit disappointed.

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Wally's

Wally's

3.7(1.4k reviews)
0.7 mi
$$$
Locally owned & operated
55 years in business

Dropped into Wally's for an impromptu late lunch on Sunday and found the place rockin'. Clearly, we…read morewere not the only ones with this idea, and with good reason: Wally's is an upscale and adult restaurant that's also casual and unpretentious. The staff is well-dressed, well-trained, and genuinely friendly; the host on duty, Bella, tended to us during our short wait, keeping us engaged and getting us seated just as soon as she could. The decor blends spartan industrial chic with dark wood accents that tempter what might be a cold environment, making it inviting and comfortable. Our server, Diego, got right to us, answered menu questions with good humor, and convinced the chef to make my wife a dinner-time dish when he discovered her first selection had run out. Bread service (on request) was artisan sourdough, hot from the oven, served with rich butter and a tiny mound of salt. Simple and very tasty. My wife's Cacio e Pepe was, by her estimation, the very best she's ever had. The al dente pasta was coated in a sharp Parmesan that was keenly offset by the sweetness of a Tomato Jam served on the side. A very well-balanced and satisfying bite. For my own part, the Quiche Lorraine was buttery and rich, and brimming with bacon and cheese. The lightly dressed salad alongside was a perfect foil, cutting the sharpness nicely. I must also mention that the folks next to us had a table full of yummy-looking, yummy-smelling food, from a cheese and charcuterie board to pizza, an omelet and beautifully prepared veggies. It would be easy to order everything on the menu across multiple visits -- and I'm already looking forward to my next time in.

I was here 10:30 on a Friday and they took me right away I sat on the patio on a nice night in…read moreApril. My witness is literally the MOST ACCOMMODATING. On the hunt for the best glass of wine to pair with my meal she brought me 7 tasting before I found the perfect fit. If this doesn't scream amazing I don't know what does. Beyond that this burger and truffle fries make the perfect late night snack ! Needless to say I'll be back for the good food, amazing service and the over all vibes .

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The Terrace - Scones, pastries and tea

The Terrace

4.0(260 reviews)
0.8 mi
$$$$

We had such a great experience at The Terrace at the Maybourne on Easter Sunday. It already felt…read morespecial being there, but the service made it even better and really welcoming. They had the Easter bunny come to take photos with the kids and handed out eggs. Val was our server and was great, and Maya, who was helping her, was honestly amazing. She was so attentive and just always on top of everything. I don't think she stopped moving once the whole time we were there. She was constantly checking in, refilling drinks, clearing plates, and making sure everything felt smooth without ever interrupting the moment. The food was also so good, we loved the chilaquiles and the cinnamon roll was definitely a favorite. Everything came out perfect and the whole experience just felt easy and enjoyable. It's not often you notice a server assistant this much, but Maya really stood out she was so nice and sweet and made us feel welcomed. I would absolutely come back and would love to have them again.

I enjoyed the overall experience having a lunch here on a beautiful day. I love that you can sit…read moreoutside. We ubered here but the parking looks difficult; would recommend parking at the free Beverly Hills lots and walking over. The steak frites was okay, it was a little bit tough and even with the sauce it lacked flavor. The fries were also okay, but were too soft / large in my opinion... The servers were kind, but it was quite a slow experience. I think I would've enjoyed more if we came for a casual lunch, but I was in a rush to get back to work which made the experience not as fun :(

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