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3.7 (163 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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I waited 30 mins or so for this! Doesn't even look appetizing. I need a refund. This is not okay!

Kids corner. Low to the ground.
Margarita W.

This place is not closed. It's located inside the Sofitel hotel. We went there for breakfast and it was great! Service was super friendly, buffet looked high quality and fresh. There's a little kids table that's low to the ground and has chocolate muffins, cookies, and waffles. There's also some sort of donut wall. See pic. Yoghurt, fruit, coffee, eggs, baguettes and other breads, honey, jams, cheese...everything was delicious. Buffet is about $35 plus tip and tax. Tip is automatically included.

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would def come back for the bathroom, i was trippin with that mirror. wagyu burger was bussin, couldnt take a picture because i ate it in 0.00007 seconds. i liked the water. only coming back for the bathroom :) that ranch got me dyin cuz how good it was

Brunch / a la carte menu
Narine G.

My family from out of town were staying at Sofitel so we decided to have Saturday brunch there this past weekend. The decor and ambiance for the brunch was beyond adorable (french themed) and the outdoor patio was the epitome of what a brunch in Los Angeles should resemble. However, I was fairly disappointed with the lack of flavor in most of the dishes. The omelette was bland and nothing special. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to dine here again in the near future compared to the other dining spots in west Los Angeles. However, I would give the restaurant five stars for impeccable staff and service.

Interior of dining room
Melissa T H.

It's a romantic and lovely dining room, there is a patio as well. The service here was exceptional. We were promptly greeted and the host and server both explained the Breakfast table (buffet) was new and $25pp. I like that they tell you right away. We weren't in the mood for too much food, so we opted for an a la carte breakfast. Our kind server also let us know that they will serve off the room service menu too, so we ordered -French Press coffee $12 - lovely brew, second cup was darker which we prefer -Corned Beef Hash (all house made and fresh! not canned!) $16 - this was wonderful. The corned beef was sliced the size of the potato hash, and cooked with the hash, so some pieces were crispy and some were soft - we liked that it had a crusty layer then a soft layer. Two poached eggs served on top. Side of sourdough bread was absolutely scrumptious - housemade as well. and the Yogurt Parfait - with fresh berries and housemade granola - just delicious - a bit tangy, sweet and crunchy. -a basket of their pastry accompanied a la carte orders - we were so full, we were able to take those home in a gorgeous to go container. Our server was attentive, and had some wonderful suggestions for us. I'd come back anytime.

Free Creme Brulee for the birthday celebrant.  And it was delicious.
Andie B.

Came back three weeks ago to treat one of my nieces for birthday brunch. This place has a nice patio. We enjoyed dining there even though there was a heat wave. So anyway, my nieces each had Eggs Benedict, and I had . . . the Salmon Eggs Benedict. It came with a side dish so I ordered the Garlic Kale. The Garlic Kale was quite a good serving but it did not taste anything special. It was just so-so. (Unlike Forage in Silver Lake which does wonders with its Kale-and-Arugula Salad. https://www.yelp.com/biz/forage-los-angeles) Back to the Benedict Salmon, it was just okay. I prefer Admiral Risty's Salmon Gravlax Benedict. https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-admiral-risty-rancho-palos-verdes?q=benedict My glass of Chardonnay was a good price at $10. And it tasted good. The Coke was $6, which is kinda expensive. It came with free refills though. We also had a glass of Mimosa ($9). They also offer Bottomless Mimosas at $18. Not bad. Service was really nice. And they gave us a complimentary Crème Brûlée for my niece's birthday. My celebrant niece and my other niece loved it. And it was photogenic too! Thank you, Esterel! (Parking: Valet for $8. And few weeks after, I learned it went up to $12. Well lucky us!)

Sofitel hotel
Nic M.

OBSESSED WITH THIS PLACE!! best way to have the first brunch of 2017 here at Esterel. located inside the Sofitel hotel on Beverly Blvd. AMBIANCE French themed. Everything is so chic and so beautifully decorated. Sofitel hotel in itself is beautiful already but Esterel is exxxtttrrraaaa. Inside is Modern decor of blue and mustard yellow with unique lighting fixture on top of every table top. mirrors everywhere. Outside is magical with beautiful greenery, french garden patio setting. in the back is a lounge with more mirrors and couches with different and most intricate lanterns SERVICE service was impeccable! omgggg probably THEE best service i have ever had in all of my Yelp life!!!! from our server Sandra to the restaurant manager Martha, they were so attentive, overwhelming with the hospitality, accomodating and super friendly. service is everything to me and they delivered to the T. FOOD on top of extraordinary service, food was amazing. $17 ESTEREL BREAKFAST WRAP: scrambled eggs, chorizo, bell peppers, avocado, jack cheese -- comes with 2 sides, decided on rosemary potatoes and side of fruit. this wrap was so delicious. healthy eats , light and not greasy at all with the chorizo $23 LOBSTER BENEDICT: sauteed spinach, tomatoes on olive bread with hollaindase sauce and 1 side. i opted for carbs, rosemary potatoes!!! OMG THIS WAS LIFE! my all time favorite brunch dish. here was no exception! generous lobster chunks, cooked perfectly! the olive bread added crunchiness to every bite. i would also like to say that price is not that bad for this type of dish. MUST TRY! $18 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS this place is my new found brunch spot for sure. definitely will be coming back on top of the most impeccable service is bomb ass food!

Tomato burrata salad
Christine K.

Beautiful restaurant, great service, ok food. We had the tomato burrata salad, wild mushroom flatbread, new york steak, peanut butter mousse and chocolate cake. Everything was ok but the steak is what really ruined the meal. The edges were so charred it made everything bitter. Won't be returning.

Fairy garden
Giji F.

I came here hoping to see a real life mystical fairy standing next to a jar of honey and talking Shakespearean to me. Instead, I saw a hummingbird and lots of butterflies. The courtyard looks like a page from a fairytale story book. It would be perfect if prince charming was next to me, pouring tea and cutting the food into tiny pieces before placing into my mouth and seal it with a kiss. Instead, I was with a toad. He annoyed the ghe out of me. That's when Sergio came to my rescue. Sergio quickly brought out my Sparkled wine with Peach puree and a mojito to tame that toad. The Peach puree was so refreshing and almost at an instant forgot who I was with. A very joyful lady welcomed us to her courtyard and brought out the rest of the dishes. We had truffle mushroom flatbread. A must. Good for sharing and very airy crispy. A wagyu beef patty burger with nicely seasoned fries. I couldn't take my eyes off these fries. (It's an excuse so I didn't have to look at him.....) and an omelets.

decedent chocolate tart - $8
Melanie D.

3.5 stars. This is a large, modern restaurant within the Sofitel Hotel, across from the Beverly Center. Our server was pleasant and knowledgeable, but he seemed a bit overwhelmed. Perhaps the place was short-staffed, or at least that is how it felt. The best item of the evening was the black mushroom flatbread ($15). It's very rich and earthy with a nice, roasted garlic puree. The legume succotash appetizer ($14), basically polenta with vegetables, was fresh but lacked seasoning. I was disappointed to find out that it was the same accompaniment for the NY steak I ordered. The steak ($34) was executed well but came with a very heavy, salty bordelaise sauce. For dessert, the decedent chocolate tart and creme brulee cheesecake were fine, but not worth $8 each. The meal was good, but there was nothing really special, except for the flatbread. Overall, for what you get, I think the food is overpriced. I would consider getting only appetizers perhaps. Although there are so many more interesting places to dine, I probably would not bother returning. parking - limited, free street parking several blocks away, or park at the Beverly Center for only $1/hour up to 4 hours

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Darling by Sean Brock

4.1(81 reviews)
0.6 mi
Live music
Private events

Darling had been on my list for a while. I have Southern roots and love Southern food, so I was…read moreexcited to finally try it. I also made a point of ordering things I probably wouldn't normally choose, which turned out to be a very good decision. Started with the Midnight Club, a bourbon cocktail with blackberry, amaro, citrus, and absinthe. Really good, with enough going on to be interesting without tasting overly complicated. The surprise of the night was the grilled squash and Romano beans. Honestly one of the best-tasting vegetable dishes I've had. Squash, tomatoes, mint, cornbread purée, and this thicker sweet-vinegary sauce all came together incredibly well. There was so much flavor in something I probably would have overlooked on the menu. I also had the black cod with grits and clams, which was fantastic. The fish was boneless and beautifully cooked over buttery grits, and the sauce underneath was so good I wanted a spoon for it. Rich and buttery, a little sweet, with dill coming through unexpectedly in a really pleasant way. Just an unbelievable amount of flavor. For dessert I had the profiteroles with brown butter ice cream, pecan sauce, and date. Great flavors, although they were a little awkward to eat with a spoon. The space itself is very cool, with interesting art and an open-air section in the middle that gives the restaurant a distinctive feel. Friendly service throughout. There was a DJ playing, which was fine, although it was pretty loud where they initially seated me near the lounge. I moved farther back into the restaurant and it was much more comfortable. You'll also hear the occasional "woo!" coming from the bar area. Overall, a really fun meal and several dishes I'd come back specifically to eat again. The squash in particular was completely unexpected and exceptional.

It'd been a while since my last nice southern meal, and Chef Brock delivered…read more It's rather dimly lit inside at the evening, but if you can go early enough to catch some daylight, then the tree planted in the center really shows off, and the loungey feel is more evident. The food is mostly excellent. Green goddess salad was very good, albeit a bit heavy on the dressing. Pickled shrimp were a generous size and quite delicious, the pork loin atop corn was even better. The tahini and cucumber was least memorable dish, in fact, I would pass on it. Had three dishes that were all unique yet a bit too similar: Carolina creamed rice, some sort of white bean dish, and a greens atop cornbread mash. All were good but just too close? Cod was also excellent, like the pork loin, cooked perfectly. And the wine list was quite good. Had a peach cobbler for dessert, walnut fudge, and a peanut tart; all were American-sweet so I will defer opinions on that to someone who likes American-sweet dishes.

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Ysabel

3.8(2.1k reviews)
1.2 mi
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Ysabel is such a cute date night spot! The ambiance is beautiful, especially the outdoor space, and…read morethe food was amazing. We ordered the crispy sesame shrimp, watermelon feta salad, lemon spaghetti, braised short rib campanelle, grilled corn, and broccolini, and everything was so good. The short rib pasta and shrimp were probably my favorites. Our server was also really sweet and attentive. The mosquitoes were definitely out and I somehow left with five bites but she even offered me bug spray, which I thought was so thoughtful. Apparently they're just bad in California right now, so I definitely wouldn't hold that against the restaurant. Overall, such a beautiful atmosphere, great food, and a really nice experience. I'd definitely come back, especially for a date night!

3.3/5 Note: Valet next door is $15…read more Vibe is great, they have an adorable waiting area. Lighting is comfortable on the eyes. The atmosphere was so cute, carried us through the meal. Their menu has a good variety so it's easy to find something, I will say they don't so substitutions so keep that in mind. We ended up ordering: Spicy Tuna Tar Tar (A good try) Hamachi Crudo (We liked this one!) Handcut Rigatoni Branzino Foccacia Bread (Bread was fluffy) Potato Puree (Gets tiring after awhile, big side) Vanilla Creme Brulee (Everyone likes a creme brulee) It was good, decent, I wouldn't say anything life-changing. I feel like you're mostly paying for the ambiance. I think it's a good date night spot or a night with the girls though.

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Ysabel - Warm apple dessert with maple ice cream. This was the highlight.

Warm apple dessert with maple ice cream. This was the highlight.

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Laurel Hardware - Heirloom Tomato & Burrata

Laurel Hardware

3.8(2.5k reviews)
1.2 mi
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We dined on a Friday evening. I have to begin with a bit of personal history. I used to live two…read moreblocks from Laurel Hardware when it actually sold Hardware. I was a regular customer there. After moving to another city the only thing I knew was they eventually closed down. So a friend recommended Laurel Hardware to dine and I thought he was joking. I looked online, and sure enough, they reopened as a restaurant. It was highly recommended to me, and, therefore, I had to stop by when I was nearby. That was the case last Friday. We were driving by and decided to stop by and dine. From the outside, it looked like the old Laurel's Hardware. But once inside, the atmosphere was elegant and very friendly. It was relatively crowded when we arrived, but there was a seat available for us. We found seating to be very comfortable. I took my friend's advice and ordered the Duck Fried Rice. This dish was delicious, looked great and was enough for a complete meal. My guest ordered the same thing, and he loves it. Cocktails were reasonably priced. The bar area was vibrant and people there were obviously having a lot of fun. We only had limited time to dine that evening, so we never got the full experience of the restaurant. But I can say that we enjoyed it so much we are definitely going to return. I do have to add a couple of issues that really have nothing to do with the restaurant. We found parking in the area to be terrible, and we ended up leaving our car in a place that I considered to be unsafe although nothing happened my car. Another issue was a publicized strong-arm street robbery that occurred at night right outside of Laurel's Hardware. The perpetrators attacked a customer as he was leaving and beat him up very badly in an effort to steal his watch. So my suggestion is if you go there, try not to wear visible jewelry. I've known for a long time this is not a very safe neighborhood, but not being alone is always a good idea when going to places in that area. I'm not worried about dining there. My only issue was where to park.

The host who checked me in was terribly unpleasant. Whisked me off to the side to wait 40 mins for…read morea reservation that was made. Then got stuck in an overcrowded restaurant, and then sat in a garden sized table with lawn chairs to sit on. Then asked to move because of table size and comfortability reasons, the staff obliged. Then got move to a slightly bigger table with low level arm chairs that are more uncomfortable than the lawn chairs. At this point it's a one thing after another type os scenario, coupled with unpleasant staff and crew. Also waited another 10-15 minutes for a waiter to come and ask if we'd like water. By this moment. We just asked to leave and they can give our reservation to the next unlucky customer. Very disappointing experience.

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Met Him At A Bar - RIGATONI VODKA. Delicious!

Met Him At A Bar

4.4(1.1k reviews)
2.2 mi•Mid-Wilshire
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Me and my boyfriend's FAVORITE weekend brunch spot. I love getting the wake up happy or the all…read moreAmerican breakfast. Maple sausage is soooo good. I don't get chives on the eggs because I don't like them! But these are my favorite breakfast choices. My boyfriend always gets the burrito and potatoes and loves it. Service is always always friendly and fast. Especially the people bringing water and other stuff. Inside is always bustling and warm! Clean too.

We came in to celebrate a few birthdays and had been craving pasta and pizza, so this place…read moredefinitely hit the spot! Parking: We opted for valet, but if you prefer to find your own parking, there's street parking as well as a nearby parking garage. I believe the garage is around $23 for the full day, unless you're able to get your parking validated. Food: Everything came out pretty quickly, so we didn't have to wait long at all! For starters, we shared the Bruschetta with Burrata, which was enough for all four of us to enjoy. The baguette was perfectly toasted, and the burrata was so creamy. It was a great way to start the meal. Once we finished our starter, our main courses came out. We ordered the Funghi Pizza, Rigatoni Vodka, Six Cheese Tortelloni, and Spaghetti Carbonara. The pastas were creamy and flavorful, although they did feel a bit heavy. Of the four dishes, the table favorite was definitely the Funghi Pizza. It was very cheesy, and the combination of the mushrooms and cheese made it a standout for us. We ended our night with the Panna Cotta, which wasn't too sweet, but overall felt a little underwhelming compared to the rest of the meal. Service/Ambiance: The service was great! When we first walked in, it wasn't too busy, but the restaurant did start to fill up later into our meal. Even with it getting busier, our waiter continued to check in on us and made sure we were taken care of. Overall: We had a great experience celebrating our birthdays here! The food came out quickly, the service was attentive, and everything we tried was enjoyable. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other dishes!

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Met Him At A Bar - Bright and airy. Perfect for brunch.

Bright and airy. Perfect for brunch.

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The Henry

The Henry

4.2(1.3k reviews)
0.3 mi•Beverly Grove
•$$$
Takes reservations
Private events

I gotta tell you, I absolutely love this place! Every time I come to Cedars-Sinai, I tell myself,…read more"I've gotta stop by The Henry!" And let me tell you, The Henry does not disappoint! This place is super bougie, and I mean that in the best way possible! The only other location I've been to was on Coronado Island, and both have been fantastic. The atmosphere is beautiful, the service is excellent, and the food is amazing! I ordered the spicy avocado roll, the rainbow bowl, and some chips with avocado. Everything was delicious! They have such a great variety of dishes, including sushi, and the quality is top-notch. I came in solo and grabbed a seat at the bar, and what a great experience! The place is lively, energetic, and full of people having a good time. If you love a bougie atmosphere, great people-watching, and an upbeat vibe, this is definitely the spot! Now, I have to give a special shout-out to the bartender Deegan! This guy knows what he's doing! I ordered a cocktail, and it was absolutely out of this world. The flavor, the horseradish, everything was exactly how I wanted it! That's what I call a great bartender. I was so impressed that I tipped him extra on top of what I'd already left on the bill. He absolutely deserved it! The Henry really has it all: beautiful surroundings, incredible food, fantastic service, and a fun, high-energy atmosphere. I honestly wish I could stay longer, but I've gotta bounce! Five stars out of five, without a doubt! I'll definitely be back!

I had a last minute dinner meeting here with a friend & we opted to dine on the patio…read more The service was SUPERB! Billy was our friendly, knowledgeable server who made sure everything was perfect. His recommendations were spot-on & we had such an enjoyable experience. Our food was served lightning fast...in literally less than 10 minutes! My friend noshed on the pressed yellowtail sushi while I opted for the Wagyu burger, prepared medium-well. We ended up sharing a molten butter cake for dessert. It was very generously sized (a mini-cake to be exact but it was enough for three hefty slices) & topped with a decadent scoop of vanilla gelato with pretzel toffee in the center. And just when we thought it couldn't get better, our server poured warm caramel sauce over it...WHAT?!?!!!! I will say that the sauce tasted more like butterscotch than caramel but it was still heavenly. I'm looking forward to returning & trying other menu options.

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