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    Hillstone Restaurant

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ice cream sundae
    Michelle H.

    hillstone is a new york classic. you know what you're getting - the food is so consistent and definitely lives up to the hype. portions are large and can definitely be split. my favorite of the sushi is the coconut shrimp - it's SO good?? of the mains - i weirdly LOVE the veggie burger (and i'm not a vegetarian). the off menu chicken sandwich is what all the people rave about. the french dip is good but i've had better other places. if there's one thing hillstone does exquisitely, it's the martinis. they switch out your glass mid-drink so that your glass is always cold... now THAT'S service. the ambiance is sexy dinner vibes. dimly lit. the bar is always a scene. waitress/waiters are always doing the most but if you don't have a reservation, the hostess is not very nice. you can't wait for a table with a group of 3 - needs to be 2 or 4. such a weird rule

    Chicken
    Jill R.

    Always enjoyable to stop in and the food is always enjoyable. The staff was nice and it is always better to make a reservation ahead of time as it gets busy. We would come by again

    Taryn S.

    I really hate to say it but I deeply love Hillstone. I have been going to Hillstone for many years, and I truly feel blessed that it's been in every city I've ever lived in! Their quality control is insane. Every time I go the service is phenomenal, the food is delicious, and the martinis stay ice cold. Truly what more could someone want. All I truly want is for it to be easier to get a reservation hear, so that I can come back more often.

    My husband enjoying his ribs. The drinks are stiff but good!!
    Miranda C.

    We were happy to have booked a reservation long before we arrived in NYC! This is one of our go to restaurants in Santa Monica. We were very pleased to see that the perfection and food and service is the same if not better in New York. I highly recommend eating here with your family. I promise you will not regret it.

    Hawaiian ribeye
    Khy Ee S.

    A family favorite steakhouse! Ordered their signature Hawaiian ribeyes, knife and fork ribs, and spinach artichoke dip as an appetizer. Would recommend all of these dishes to try. FYI the steaks are marinated (not dry rub) which gives it a sweeter flavor in my opinion (and why we love it). Service today was top notch! Lisa was our server, and she always brought a cold glass for cocktails, water, and plates before we had to ask. Hillstone does have a policy of accommodating tables of 4 or smaller. So, truly wish this would change in the future. In the meantime, will still keep coming back for the great food, service and jazz-filled ambiance. Make a reservation if you can! Walk-ins accepted, but wait times can be 1+ hr even for lunch.

    Natasha R.

    Excellent service today. Came with hubby for birthday lunch and he was in awe. It was his first time here and my second and the food was amazing once again. Our server heard it was my bday and brought my dessert with a candle, so cute. The salads were amazing and the steak was chefs kiss. Can't wait to come back already! Highly recommend for a date night or night out with friends

    Noodle salad with pork!
    Rita R.

    Best place ever!!! Been coming here for over 10 years!! Foods always consistent! I come here at least 4x a month.

    Artichoke dip
    Yuna C.

    Great vibes with attentive service and varied menu options, almost feels like an upscale girl dinner. The martinis are re-poured into chilled glasses, which was greatly appreciated. We shared the Ahi Tuna Salad, Artichoke Dip, Deviled Eggs, and the French Dip. The Ahi Tuna was so delicious and savory with the lingering sesame oil taste and the mango chunks were refreshing. But I enjoyed the French Dip the most - super soft pieces of the roast beef melt on your mouth and pairs deliciously with the au jus and horseradish. Was not a huge fan of the very skinny fries but I appreciated the varied condiments they provided.

    Yellowtail salad
    Megan P.

    Food here is amazing. I usually go for the sushi, but switched it up for the yellowtail salad. INCREDIBLE. The salad has a miso dressing that I would have ordered on its own as is. The Asian Noodle salad is also amazing. There are 2 bartenders that I love. Savannah and Nicole are amazing. They are attentive and make excellent drinks. They are also very friendly! The restaurant is also very nice inside. Has a darker decor which makes the atmosphere great for a romantic dinner, work lunch or just friends dinner or drinks. Highly recommend!

    french dip
    Caitlyn F.

    Made a reservation and wasn't seated until 10 minutes later with an empty-ish restaurant. It's a nice spot with dim lighting to set the mood. Service was pretty slow for a higher end restaurant, but the food was pretty good! The California Burger was thick, and the meat was seasoned very well. My friends really enjoyed the french dip and said it was one of the best they've ever had. The caesar salad dressing was just ok, but the croutons were really good, it was like a small bread. We also enjoyed the dessert as the chocolate was not too sweet (we found out it was belgian chocolate) I'd come back for a special occasion since my friends really liked the french dip, but would love to have quicker and friendly service.

    Fries
    Heather A.

    was a very busy Monday evening .. my sis & I walked in and waited abt an hour for a seat at the bar. There were many professionals & groups of people, very lively atmosphere.. We were attended to quickly and kindly. We love the fries (extra crunchy) & a side of spicy Mayo is a MUST !! We love the KALE & ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD.. it's so delicious !! A MUST !! (I get a Side of peanut sauce on the side for a lil extra sweetness & Nuttiness) First time at this location, we usually frequent the South Beverly Grill in Beverly Hills great experience.. will b back

    Victoria K.

    So delicious!! Hard to get into but worth it! We had the French dip as well as the stacker. Artichoke was delicious and the steak as well! Drinks were strong lights dim 10/10 a great date night

    Daniel A.

    Very nice place with quite interior and dimmed lights. Pretty quiet, so you don't need to do extra to talk. Service was there. Wouldn't say the most friendliest but very professional and attentive. Food is just too. French dip to die for! Drinks are also well made.

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    Do you validate parking for dining customers and where?

    Is there a time limit for outdoor dining?

    It appears outdoor dinning is no longer available.

    Is there a bar/lounge area? What is Average age group at Park Ave location?

    Yes, fairly large bar area. Good mix of age groups ranging from mid20's to mid 40's.

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