The lowdown:
Parking = free - we just parked on the street
Ambiance = excellent. live music, cozy, but not stuffy
Steak quality = the best in LA
Steak size = the biggest I've seen served
Appetizer quality = good. the mash potatoes are ok. Ahi tuna is excellent.
Appetizer size = they, unlike most high class places, give you the amount you pay for (large portions).
Service = OK. I mean, it's good compared to any ol' restaurant, but it's not quite up to par with some of the really nice places I've been. They have people standing around ready to pour your water into glasses for you and refill your drinks etc . . . but they're not careful. One filled up my friends half-empty glass with contents from a different type of drink. We were about done at that point, but it would have been a nice gesture for them to offer a replacement. Also, our server, though courteous and decently attentive, seemed to turn into a b**** immediately after we paid our bill (with 20% tip). She sure put on a good show during our meal though. Ahh...hollywood - the best actors in the world.
Overall, excellent excellent experience.
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing, really. Maybe slightly better service would be good
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