Looking for a Great Steak or Prime Rib Dinner around Century City - Beverly Hills

[curiousgeo]

My family and I will be staying at the Hyatt Century Plaza with a car. Here's the situation. It will be my birthday and I'm hankering for a juicy steak or thick slice of prime rib. My first choice would be Lawry's over in Beverly Hills, unfortunately I'm the only real meat eater in our family. My wife is ok with a smallish beef serving but prefers fish and lots of veggies with her meal and my son is strictly a fish and chicken guy. So while Lawry's appeals to me, I'm afraid the rest of my family wouldn't enjoy it as much as I would.

So I'm looking for suggestions to places that would satisfy my meat cravings while giving my family some nice options so that everyone could enjoy a nice dinner. Any place around Beverly Hills, Westwood, Century City and over to Santa Monica would be ok. Thanks for your help and advice.

[wienermobile]

How about Fogo de Chao Beverly Hills?
http://www.fogodechao.com/

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Fogo De Chao
133 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

[yogachik]

You have so many options!

Craft would be my first choice - there's something for everyone and they have an unbelievably good steak. Cut and The Grill are other good suggestions, with Cut being more festive (The Grill isn't all that much "fun"). Mastros would be lots of fun and you will get a fantastic steak.

My other suggestion would be Chaya Brasserie, with a great menu for all, and a great steak for you.

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Chaya Brasserie
8741 Alden Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Mastros Restaurant
2087 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

[carter]

Stick with yogachik's recs.

[eyelean]

I second The Palm. It is our favorite for prime rib and does have other items on the menu. call ahead to make sure they have the prime rib and "reserve" it so they don't run out.

[foodiemahoodie]

Good advice - they do run out. It's happened to me.

[Emme]

third the Palm.

i know not everyone here loves it, but i always have good meals at Ruth's Chris too.

[J.L.]

Jar does a great job with all things beef. They also offer excellent alternatives to non-red meat eaters...

www.thejar.com

[foodiemahoodie]

The Palm has great prime rib - I'd rate it higher than Lawry's (which I like a lot - don't get me wrong) - but they also have a variety of steaks and fish, and lobster. If you like really big lobsters - this is the place. If you've never been, it's a fun experience, and not bad if you're looking to see celebs. (older celebs however, but you never know)

[taylorhameggandcheese]

I'm still a big fan of Mastro's Steakhouse:
http://mastrosrestaurants.com/

Also depending on the age of your son a place that is a little more child friendly is Wolfgang's Steakhouse (not to be confused with Wolfgang Puck's Cut). The porterhouse for 2 there is delicious.

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Mastro's Steakhouse
246 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Wolfgang's Steakhouse
445 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

[curiousgeo]

Thanks for the recommendations. I looked at all 3 menus and they look good, especially Grill on the Alley. The CUT suggestion also made me remember Spago, any thoughts on that?

BTW, I knew Lawry's had some non-meat options but really wanted everyone to be satisfied with a great dinner. These choices definitely make that possible!

[Ciao Bob]

Spago is always solid. Many people long for the more casual feel of the original West Hollywood location, but an equal number enjoy the dressier elegance of the BH recreation. I have rarely had a bad dish there, but I don't usually get the steak. I do often get the veal chop which is a huge hunk of meat - tho' white - and always fabulously prepared. My folks often get the Cote de Boeuf and love it.

If the website is up-to-date here are your current meat entrees:

CARAMELIZED “NATURAL” VEAL CHOP
BUTTERED ENGLISH PEAS, CONFIT BACON, YOUNG ONIONS,
CARAMELIZED GARLIC AND PUREE OF BABY FENNEL

ROASTED RACK OF YOUNG SONOMA LAMB
SAUTÉED RAPINI, GARLIC, CHILI, SUN DRIED TOMATOES,
BLACK OLIVES AND PUREE OF BABY LEEKS

GRILLED PRIME NEW YORK STEAK
8 OZ. SNAKE RIVER FARM’S AMERICAN WAGYU NEW YORK
6 OZ. JAPANESE WAGYU NEW YORK STEAK
SAUTÉED ESCAROLE, SMOKY SHALLOT PUREE AND WILD MUSHROOM BORDELAISE

PRIME “CÔTE DE BOEUF” GRILLED OVER CHARCOAL (FOR TWO)
BRAISED SWISS CHARD, ARMAGNAC-GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE
AND “POMMES ALIGOT”

SPICY BEEF GOULASH
SAUTÉED SPÄETZLE, PARSLEY, MARJORAM, AND PAPRIKA

VEAL “WIENER SCHNITZEL”
FINGERLING POTATO SALAD, MARINATED CUCUMBERS AND YOUNG MÂCHE

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Spago
176 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

[carter]

How about Craft LA across the street from your hotel at 10100 Constellation, corner Avenue of the Stars?

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Craft Los Angeles
10100 Constellation Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90067

[Ciao Bob]

Second.
Cut is a great suggestion as well.

[Servorg]

Check out the Grill on the Alley in B Hills (check to see if they offer their Prime Rib on the night you want to eat).

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Grill On the Alley
9560 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

[albatruffles]

FYI - Lawrys does offer limited veggie and seafood options.

I'd go to CUT in Beverly Hills. Look at the pics and menu in the link. They offer a lot of different dishes beside steaks, including lamb, poussin (poultry), and seafood. Also, the appetizers, sides, and desserts are well regarded.