NEED AN INCREDIBLE STEAKHOUSE IN BEVERLY HILLS

[AnnieHallinLA]

My parents are coming to visit from Philadelphia in late August. I need a really fabulous, upscale steakhouse in Beverly Hills/Brentwood/Bel Air. No chains -- Philly has a Palm, Morton's, Ruth's Chris -- something more interesting & unique to LA. Many thanks in advance for any suggestions!

[AnnieHallinLA]

Just wanted to say thanks SO much to everyone for their suggestions. I think we'll likely end up going to Cut, provided I can get a reservation. Chowhound (and the people who post) rocks!

[goodhealthgourmet]

make the reservation NOW. seriously. they book up really far in advance...and we'll be expecting a review after your meal :) enjoy!

[glutton]

This request has Cut written all over it. The food is good, the service is good, the atmosphere is good, the meat is good... it's all good. The prices are really high, but it's inside the Regent Beverly Wilshire.

[bvanant]

The Grill on the Alley is real old time Beverly Hills. Cut is good, but the whole scene at the Grill at least to me is far more interesting. Mastro's is not worth the money but if you are only interested in the steak side of things then Ruth's Chris is the most consistent of the bunch (but also the most boring).

[whatsfordinner]

I second the Grill on the Alley.

[LisaStitch]

Grill on the Alley is a chain

[whatsfordinner]

oops!

[tatertots]

Jar
http://www.thejar.com/
You can also make a reservation through Opentable.com
Side recommendation - Japanese Purple Yams
Sauces - are yummy but some are purists and just want the steak.

[Bite Me]

The Grill

[bodie]

Does it have to be a steakhouse?
If not then you can think about places like Jar, that have great meat but don't serve strictly stakehouse fare.

[eliwise]

Dan Tana's would be fun and has more personality than Cut.

[Henry2054]

Looks like Mastro's is way out in front - but if you're willing to drive to Santa Monica I think Pacific Dining Car can't be beat for the quality of food.

[collinm]

I'm from NY and have been to all the really great steak places this city has to offer and I loved maestro's I would go there.

[pleasedonttakemetobucodibepo]

Maestro's?

[LisaStitch]

Mastro's would be my choice - best steak I've ever had - but I think it's technically a chain since it recently opened in Costa Mesa also. It is still confined to Southern California though! If you go with Mastro's, you should probably secure a reservation for the downstairs area, as the upstairs area gets really loud so it's probably not great for the parents.

If you choose Cut, make the reservation now - it's the hot spot since it's fairly new, I hear it's pretty tight...

[ballulah]

I would third the recommendation for Mastro's. I don't even live in LA, but this was the first thread in latest threads. I was in Beverly Hills not not long ago and had a really fantastic meal at Mastro's. If you chose Mastro's you must order the decadent lobster mashed potatoes to go along with your steaks. I would say it depends on what sort of folks your parents are on whether you ask to be seated upstairs or downstairs. From my perspective the downstairs was very dull and the upstairs was a great party. Meanwhile, I was there with a group of 12 and we were quite boisterous; we would have stuck out like sore thumbs downstairs. Plus downstairs you'll miss out on the wonderfully cheesy and yet still sort of stylish piano bar act.

[goodhealthgourmet]

the most recent reviews of mastro's have all said that the lobster mashed potatoes were AWFUL.

[LisaStitch]

reviewS plural? I only saw one...
I love the lobster mash

[goodhealthgourmet]

i actually just went back & took a look just to be sure...a couple from 2007, and some from '06 as well...said the lobster was either 'gummy' or overcooked, and one said there was hardly any lobster in them.

may have just been an unlucky few diners...glad you weren't among them :)

[kjs]

actually - i think maestro's started in scottsdale then BH, OC...i'm waiting for the vegas outpost....with several mega casino's in the works , i can see a maestro's in one of them

[cdmedici]

Mike Mastro just sold his company for 190 million to a new restaurat group formed by George Soros. It is called Rare Restaurants and they plan on opening about 13 more Mastro's in the near future.

[manku]

190mm was for 45% of the company!!!

fwiw, cut would be my choice for an out of towner only by default - i really didn't enjoy it.

personally, i would go downtown to Pacific Dining Car...great unique LA ambiance and best priced Cali wine list in town....steaks are fine, but nothing to write home about.

[glasshousejmb]

The obvious answer is Cut, Wolfgang Puck's temple to steak in the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel (9500 Wilshire Blvd, BH; 310-276-8500).

Sherry Verbila's review for the LA Times is here: <http://www.calendarlive.com/dining/cl...>

[condiment]

Cut. Hands down. If you have money, it is a meat experience you will find nowhere else.

[Iceman]

Was at Cut recently, was a little disappointed. I liked Mastro's better, but the steak I had at Dan Tana's a couple of years ago was the best. DT is not a steakhouse, more of an Italian restaurant, but the steaks are great.