Porterhouse Bistro

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8635 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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(310) 659-1099
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Porterhouse Bistro - Beverly Hills, CA
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Porterhouse Bistro - Beverly Hills, CA
Porterhouse Bistro - Beverly Hills, CA
Porterhouse Bistro - Beverly Hills, CA
Porterhouse Bistro - Beverly Hills, CA
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The price fixe menu is about 45 dollars, and you get an appetizer, two drinks (house wines are pretty great), an entree and dessert. I love coming here. I particularly love the ...

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I was expecting great things after reading all of the positive reviews. My wife and I both ordered the ribeye steaks and we were very disappointed. For one thing, at a restauran...

Great Steaks! 2/1/2006

Great steaks, great service, and good value. Not much more to say but that Porterhouse Bistro delivers in all the areas it's supposed to. A reliable American steakhouse! more
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The Best Deal In Beverly Hills 1/7/2006

We found this place back in 2002 and we now go every time we are in the L.A. area. Great value, the food is always delicious, the service has always been great. Incredible desserts. Again....not only a great restaurant but a really good price. Cant wait until out next trip to L.A. more
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Best steak in LA by far! Melt in your mouth! 12/29/2005

We had our holiday party here for 12 people in mid-December. This place was a perfect choice! We were seated immediately upon arrival. Since the $10 corkerage is so reasonable, I brought many bottles of bubbly, white and reds and the staff managed and served them impeccably. We all chose something from the prix-fixe menu. The food was fantastic. The greatest highlight was the steak which for me (a 20-oz. t-bone), seemed to melt in my mouth. It was the best steak I've had in LA...and believe me, I've had many. One of our staff had a steak that was too well done and the waitress took it back witout hesiation and amazingly came back with a perfect med-rare steak within 1 minute. Never saw that at any restaurant before...just incredible! Desserts were great too and we all had a super time. Pros: Incredible good steak, $10 Corkerage fee , Great desserts more
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Great Deal / Decent Steak 12/13/2005

Don't get me wrong - it's probably the best deal in town for an appetizer, main course, desert and two drinks, but I realize how they do it. The staff is adequate and the steaks are not fine choice cuts. The ambience is great and it's a great place to take a date, but if I'm going to spend at least $80.00 on two people - I'd rather spend an extra $20.00 and get a mouth wathering piece of meat. They seem like they specialize in desert, which was amazing and so were the appetizers. Drinks were strong too. Pros: ambiance, location, desert Cons: steak, service, NA more
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Nothing but the best...and an unbeatable price! 12/11/2005

Last night was my 3rd time dining at PB and I could not let another day go by without singing this magnificent restaurant's praises. First, my husband and I were 20mins late for our 9:45pm reservations, but no problem, we were promptly seated in a lovely booth. The restaurant's decor is elegant, atmosphere is relaxed. It's the perfect place for a romantic date, business, dinner party, whatever. Our server was very attentive, our drinks were great ( I had the peach martini....DElicious!), and the FOOD was superb! We had the Prix Fixe meal, NY steak for my husband and rack of lamb for myself. We had a 4 course meal with 2 cocktails EACH (thier creme brulee is the best I've had!) all this for under $90! This is the best restaurant in Los Angeles, you will not be disappointed. Got kids, no problem, they offer a kids menu too! Pros: FOOD, service, price more
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PRETTY GOOD FOOD; AWFUL SERVICE 12/9/2005

I've been to this restaurant on a handful of occassions (approx. 6-8 times) and have finally decided that I will not return. I have been sitting on the fence because I have to admit that the food here is pretty good. And the deal on the prix fixe really makes it extra good. But, alas, the consistantly AWFUL service has made me vow never to return. Every waitress we've ever had at this place has been sassy, abrupt and just don't know how to provide decent service. Once I attended a large birthday party in their private room, and the wait staff were taking away our desserts before we were even done. My best advice to management would be to retrain their wait staff or hire new people. Pros: good steak, good price, has a private room Cons: AWFUL SERVICE more
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Underrated Gem - Great of Large Groups! 11/17/2005

Definitely the best restaurant in terms of food, value, and service for groups. I searched frantically for a restaurant that accommodates groups (36 people) without requiring a deposit, reasonably priced, and without waiting 2 hours for tables. Its a gold mine! The Prix Fixe Menu was superb and service excellent. I beg to differ from the reviews about service. Although 20 minutes early, we were seated promptly. The owner, Bobbie, made a point in greeting everyone. Our waitress (one for the entire group) was attentive and patient as she explained the menu 15 times. Food arrived promptly, without any errors. Special effort was made to accommodate the late comers - from getting them a menu to the cotton candy lantern. The food is Beverly Hills caliber without the attitude or price. Mastro's and Lawry's lookout! Highly recommend the Lava Cake and Onion Soup. Would go back in a heartbeat. Pros: Great Food, Great Service, Great Value more
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Great Fixed Price 10/2/2005

I was looking for somewhere different to take my wife for her birthday and found Bistro on the net, this is a place I will be sure to return to along with friends and family and tell everyone about ...even people I don't care for. Pros: Service, Food, Pricing Cons: Small side orders more
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Great meal at a very reasonable price 9/23/2005

The prix fixe menu is wonderful! Their appetizers are delicious, the porterhouse is cooked just the way you like it, and their bar is terrific. I also enjoyed the creme brulee desert greatly. Frankly, the price is wonderful for a dinner including an appetizer, the main course, 3 drinks, and a dessert! The atmosphere is very nice, as well. It feels upscale, yet isn't snooty in the least bit. A great place for a special occassion or a date. Pros: prix fixe menu, the porterhouse, atmosphere more
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great deal for a high end food 6/18/2005

porterhouse bistro offers exceptional food at a low price. But the service isn't something you would look forward to, since it's very casual. I took my family there for the father's day diinner, and since it was our first time, we were not able to sit in a table we preferred. The good ones were reserved for the regulars who could request specific tables at their conveniences. There was water leaking from the ceiling in one part of the restaurant, which I thought interesting. THe whole place is lively and loud and everyone very busy but not negligent. But the food is excellent. Three course meal at only $40/person on weekends, and very tasty meal at that. I've been to my share of luxurious eateries in LA, but POrterhouse was something altogether impressive and pleasantly surprising. more
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got to get the prix-fixe deals 5/12/2005

Porterhouse Bistro is the coziest restaurant ever. We have been there twice within a year. The first time was with a big group, and the second was just the two of us. This place is just perfect for any type of celebrations. Please try the prix fixe deals, it's the best deals ever. Oh and their fries is absolutely fabulous. So yum!!! Must try! Pros: casual dress code, great steaks, delicious fries Cons: no self park area more
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Enchanting! 5/12/2005

I live in the neighborhood and have passed this place several times. How glad I am that we finally stopped in. Everything was perfect! The service, the appetizers, The 20-ounce T-bone (I didn't need the knife) the swordfish (firm and delicious) the creamed corn (to die for) the onion soup (best anywhere, ever). Even the cotton candy candle delight that they brought when they found out it was my birthday. David the manager was very charming and seemed genuinely interested in our comments. I highly recommend this fine establishment to anyone tired of the too pricey, too full of themselves places that give half the quality for twice the price. Please treat yourselves to this wonderful experience. You won't be sorry. Pros: Great Food, Great Service, Great Value Cons: No cons whatsoever more
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Nice Allure, Poor Result 5/1/2005

Ate here with my girlfriend a few weeks ago expecting to have a similar experience to the other reviews. From the onset, there were obvious places where the restaurant cuts corners to save money. The ""bruschetta"" and tapenade accompanying the bread were lackluster - no fresh basil in the former, only black olives (not kalamatas) in the latter. A few extra thoughts here would have started the evening on a better note. We both had salads to start - good. The Porterhouse we shared was what ruined the evening - thi steak was not a good cut and was not even close to cooked to order (med rare). The desserts were nicely done, and the lava cake is to die for! Service throughout the evening was attentive but not constant, and the atmosphere is nice, as well. Food for thought - give more thought to the food. more
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great experience!! 4/16/2005

the waiter was able to sit us very quickly. we didn't wait long for the food and the service was above average. the steaks are great!! it's really worth it if u order from the pre pix dinner menu. we had the mango sorbet and creme brulee for deserts. they're both very tasety. the cotton candy at the end amazed me, u just don get that kind of sweet from any other places. i highly recommend this place!! Pros: food, value more
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My Favorite Meal - all around. 4/1/2005

I admit, this is no iron-chef cusine. But I appreciate the basics and had one of the nicest meals of my life last night! From the friendly lilt the took my reservation and greeted me by my first name to the sweet waitress (Silvie) to the great Prix Fixe menu - 4 courses for $37.50?! My fella and I shared the Porterhouse - 26oz. and the filet part was perfection! The French onion soup - wow. Even the french fries were some of the best I've ever had. I assure you, I will be back regularly and am only disappointed I hadn't found PHB sooner!! Pros: Cost, Taste, Service more
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User review by patelk 3/17/2005

Great food. Pre-fixed menu was a better deal before they raised their prices, but still worth it. Terrible service. I have gone multiple times just for the food despite the service. One time they threw away my left overs despite the fact that I asked for a doggie bag. They did not offer anything to make up for it. The second time I was told that I could stay for dinner, but could not order from the pre-fixed menu because there was a private party. The third time the service was just poor. Pros: great food Cons: service more
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A PERFECT EXPERIENCE 1/3/2005

BEEN HERE SEVERAL TIMES. EACH VISIT WAS VERY PLEASANT. FOOD WAS COMPARABLY PRICED. PORTIONS WERE FILLING AND SATISFYING. EVEN THEIR APPETIZERS WERE SCRUMPTIOUS. THIS IS A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN TAKE SOMEONE AND BE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL LEAVE A LASTING POSITIVE IMPRESSION. I LOOK FORWARD TO MY NEXT VISIT. Pros: VALUE, SELECTION, PORTION more
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Great value, great restaurant! 7/11/2004

While value is important, a restaurant must also deliver quality product. In almost every case, Porterhouse hits the mark. We ordered the prix fixe porterhouse dinner for two, and greatly enjoyed our tapenades, salads, steak, fries, and desserts (including the cotton candy!). The house red wines were surprisingly good, and all the portions were very reasonable. Our only disappointment was with the average mashed potatoes and the inconsistent service (which was rushed at certain times and other times glacial). However, the service was always very friendly, so this isn't much to complain about. If you are looking for a decent non-chain steak dinner in pleasant environment, we recommend this restaurant. Pros: value, food more
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Believe the hype! Great food & service. 6/3/2004

I found the listing for the restaurant on Citysearch and decided to try it out on a recent trip to L.A. The reviews couldn't be more right one. This place not only has excellent food, stellar service, but it is also an incredible value and fun. The prix fixe dinner really is the best deal, giving you everything your little heart could desire. My favorite part of the night? The cotton candy cake brought out just before dessert. It was so much fun! I will definitely go back the next time I'm visiting L.A. A+++ Pros: Great value, Superb Service, Excellent Food more
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Delicious High Quality Food!!! 5/26/2004

i can't believe i didn't get a chance to try Porterhouse earlier than last night. i went for my first time to celebrate my bf's & my sis's bday's. everyone loved it... the food, the setting, the service, just about everything there. on top of the delicious food, we had so much fun playing with the cotton candy cake, but of course, we did ate it after all. although the other reviews say the fries are good, i personally recommend their sauteed mushrooms more. Pros: food, service, setting more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Floor-to-ceiling windows and understated tones add ambience to this long, narrow restaurant. Well-spaced booths and tables offer privacy to whispering couples and well-coiffed...

  • 12/15/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Wed 6pm-9pm Thu-Fri 6pm-10pm Sat 5pm-10pm Sun 5pm-9pm
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Beverly Hills
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