Been a while since I have been to Granville. Came on a Saturday night, dropped into the bar, had an…read moreamazing Tuscany red wine The bar service was so great, music downtempo ambient, great Wagyu burger & just in that flow state.

This five-star review is especially for Cameron, the outstanding hostess at Granville West…read moreHollywood. My father and I come in for lunch every Friday, and her consistently warm welcome deserves recognition. She greets us with a radiant, genuine smile and brings exceptional attentiveness and care to her work. Professional, dedicated, courteous, and thoughtful--she is exactly the kind of person you hope to meet when entering a restaurant. I hope her manager reads this and recognizes how much she contributes to the guest experience. She is a tremendous asset to your team.

Located in the heart of West Hollywood area, this spot is definitely worth a visit. Lots of bar you…read morecan go to after dinner to check out. Parking can be a little challenging, but valet service is available if you prefer the convenience. The seating is outdoors, so I'd recommend bringing a jacket or sweater, especially in the evening. The ambiance is perfect for a first date or a romantic date night with your significant other. If you can make it Monday through Thursday, don't miss their happy hour--it's one of the best deals in town. Everything we ordered, from the appetizers and entrées to the desserts, was absolutely delicious. You can tell the chef takes great pride in every dish. Overall, I give this place 5 stars. Great atmosphere, amazing food, and a wonderful dining experience. I'll definitely be coming back!

This restaurant is very dear to me, I celebrated my 70th birthday here with 25 of my closest…read morefriends and family. I had lunch last week with a friend and was so disappointed!. The outdoor space is still beautiful, but , unfortunately the LOUD music ruins the ambiance. People have to scream to hear their table mates. So we asked to be transferred indoors. Music still loud but less people screaming. the indoor space has been poorly maintained, floors are worn out, everything looks, well, old. Food: fried calamari... well cooked, tender, totally flavorless. Caesar Salad with chicken... VERY little dressing (we had to request more as well as salt and pepper, the chicken... dry as cardboard. The only good thing about this experience was the attentive waitress, unfortunately I didn't ask her name. What a disappointment!

Darling was on my list to try ever since I read about it on Eater. It eventually became one of 2…read morerestaurants that were the focus of my recent staycation in the West Hollywood/Beverly Grove area, the other was perennial favourite A.O.C. I was familiar with chef/owner (and James Beard Award winner) Sean Brock, having dined at two of his Husk restaurants (Charleston and Nashville), where he first gained fame and accolades. He is no longer affiliated with Husk or some other Nashville restaurants, but still has a pizza place there, so he is still bi-coastal. I can't say what drew him to SoCal, but is clearly enamored of our bountiful produce and purveyors, which he integrates into his "Heritage Southern", often live-fire, cooking. He's apparently quite a music lover also, hence the live DJ all-vinyl booth in the bar/lounge. Darling is on the northern end of Robertson between Melrose and Sunset. Many restaurants of note are nearby, including The Abbey, Craig's, SushiSamba. Many, including Darling, do not have valet parking, so that can be an endeavor you should allow time for. Darling is a pretty large, gorgeous and airy space, divided into an open-air-ish lounge/bar and a dining room towards the rear, which in turn is divided into 2 sections. The space used be the restaurant Soulmate, and looking at old pics still up on Yelp, it is clear many of the design features were repurposed for Darling, including the beautiful wood-beamed ceiling and booths in the dining room, the olive tree and retractable roof in the lounge, and the exterior. The impressive mural in the dining room appears new, as is the DJ booth. The weather was in the 90's during my visits, so the more A/C-controlled dining room was my choice for seating. Darling serves dinner Wed-Sat and brunch Sundays, so of course I had to try both. There's also a small Happy Hour menu Wed-Sat in the lounge/bar. Here's the lowdown: Dinner 1) Deviled eggs. A classic Southern snack, bougied up with bluefin tuna belly. Delish, with a slight kick, but just 2 per order. 2) Abalone and rice stew. Another winner (and smallish portion). Earthy, yet light, topped with a confit egg yolk. 3) The Darling dry-aged steak burger. Just 24 served per day. The stellar meat is a blend of 3 types of beef, mostly dry-aged prime, cooked over the live-fire grill. It was served simply with ketchup, cheese, raw onion and Dijonnaise , allowing the beef to shine. Served without accompaniments. 4) Sliced tomatoes with buttermilk dressing and tomato vine vinegar. A simple and refreshing taste of summer. 5) Blackberry sorbet Eton mess. Delish sorbet that was the perfect blend of sweet and tart. Eton mess is whipped cream and meringue shards. The Texas deer skewers and Anson Mills cornbread were also of interest to me; another time. Brunch 1) Sonora wheat pancakes. Pretty classic, with crispy edges, fancy Maison Bordier butter and maple syrup. 2) 5-fat fried chicken. Also available on the Happy Hour menu. I was told the chicken was heavily spiced, but not heat-spicy. Its red-orange hue made me pause with fear, but it was exactly as described. The seasoning is quite chili powder-forward (Ancho chili?). The chicken is boneless thigh meat (my fave chicken part), just like the Spanish fried chicken at A.O.C. Served with a vinegary hot sauce (didn't use), honey (used it all) and an assortment of pickles. The 5 fats used are chicken fat, lard, country ham, bacon fat and smoked butter. Quite different from A.O.C.'s version; apples and oranges. Try them both. 3) Watermelon sorbet with Bonny melon and lemon verbena. Another sorbet winner, even more refreshing with the melon. Their cocktail and wine offerings seem pretty extensive. My zero-proof pineapple concoction was fine and delish; I had it at both meals. Service and staff was excellent and oh so friendly--hostess, servers, busboys, manager. I wish I remembered the names of my servers for shout-outs; their names didn't appear on my checks. Speaking of checks, you have the option of paying via QR code or with a traditional paper check and table-side hand-held gizmo. I did both and recommend the traditional method to avoid the $3.99 "Platform Fee" for using the QR code. Lastly, I found the music pleasant and mostly retro (the DJ usually puts the album currently spinning on display), but very loud. Guests were yelling in order to converse. Hope to return, and maybe see Chef Sean DJ-ing.

I was hoping to like Darling because I love the hifi bar concept and the ambience was indeed nice,…read morebut the food did not pull its weight. We got deviled eggs topped with tuna belly, which made a convincing case for deviled eggs without tuna belly. The steak burger was hearty, but the way it was seasoned and dressed was so vinegar forward that it made it hard to enjoy. The fries were great--chunky and crispy. However, the $24 cucumber salad was so awful I'm shocked they would serve it. First, there were genuinely 6 cucumber slices, so more like a leafy green salad with cucumbers and hardly a "cucumber salad." But even those 6 were wet and mushy, as though they'd been sitting in the fridge for too long. The fact that this dish made it through the garde manger, sous chef, head chef, and even the servers without anyone stopping it does not bode well for the longevity of this restaurant.

Came here for my bf's birthday and the food was 10/10!! The New York cooked to perfection and you…read morehave to order the rigatoni! Honorable mentions are mashed potatoes and wagyu yakitori (not pictured) Our waitress wasn't really checking on us for so I rated this place a 4/5 but the bussers were on it! The ambiance is really nice, we weren't by the lights but we were by a booth that had a view of it and basically had our own private corner. Would definitely come back!

Beautiful atmosphere for dinner! I recommend going right before sundown for a fuller patio…read moreexperience. If you have the choice, choose seating near the olive trees. Food was overall great. We ordered the Brussel sprouts, wagyu skewers, burrata, and spicy tuna crispy rice for our appetizers. For our entree, we shared the lemon pasta and branzino. We finished off with the Mandarin Tart. Of the appetizers, the Brussel sprouts seemed the most unique and flavorful. They're tossed in a kimchi sauce, so it has a nice mild spice. The wagyu unfortunately had an unpleasant meat smell (maybe not super fresh), and the spicy tuna crispy rice was nothing special - good but only worth ordering if you're really craving it. Our server told us the lemon pasta was very "lemon-forward," but it was not as tangy as I anticipated. If you're on the fence, staff will recommend dishes that pair well with the lemon pasta! We enjoyed it with our branzino because this palate was much more simple. For special events and celebrations, Ysabel will give you an enjoyable experience.

Had a great happy hour/dinner experience here. HH prices are around $14 per cocktail, which I think…read moreis pretty reasonable for WeHo. I believe the spicy vodka pizza was also $14 and very good. Didn't love the flavor of the bone marrow dish, but I like the presentation. Service and ambiance were great. I would definitely come again.

Employees only is definitely one of those Hollywood spots that you should check out for a cocktail…read moreor two. The live DJ on industry Sunday night set the vibe as you grab an espresso martini or beer as an intimate group also enjoys small bites and cocktails around you. It's definitely dim lights, enjoyable location. I would however stay away from anything other than a snack from this location. We grabbed the steak and fries, unfortunately, the title of Wagyu is lacking. The steak itself is very tough, and the gravy that was on top was not particularly enjoyable. I did enjoy the fries though so I will say a nice crispy fry with a little bit of greenery on top was decent. Along with the Wagyu lacking, the steak tartar was also not a good idea. Maybe it was just an off night to have steak at this location, but I would definitely be weary of ordering. Even though the food was lacking it in a major way. The staff was not, the cocktails were wonderful, and every single person can work. There was over the talk, friendly and nice.

I came here with a friend due to him moving out of state soon. Attention was top-notch from the…read moreget go. Shoutout to McAllister, the hostess. She was pleasant, friendly and professional. Our server, Kimi V. was also great. We tried the Shrimp Pasta (10/10, highly recommended), the Crispy Chicken Wings (10/10. They make these in a particular way, please ask them to explain it to you: the end result is fantastic), fish tacos (7/10, they're good, but I am neither a fish nor a taco person (however, I do like some good shrimp tacos). These ones in particular were plated and served so well ( they use blue corn tortilla: top-notch ingredient) and the ingredients were fresh, but maybe it was the type of fish? I don't really know, they were good, but I definitely would not order them again). Also, my friend had a coconut cold brew which he really enjoyed. Service was all around great. Ambiance was fantastic, the whole restaurant has a very upscale, chic vibe while also being unique in its own way. Even the restroom, that was super clean and well-maintained, has a very unique and interesting setup for what is the sink. All around great place, highly recommended. 10/10. UPDATE: Added names and more clarification on the fish tacos. Thank you to the GM in leaving a response. Your whole team is fantastic. I'll definitely be back.

Food: the ceviche is a must try! We had the pizza and chicken kabobs which were very good…read more Service: it was okay, attentive. Ambiance: you have to sit outside, specially on a summer night

Had a lovely dinner here last night before a screening around the corner at the Academy…read more The menu is full of comfort food favorites ranging from the always-available happy hour menu up to full-on main course fare. So it's easy to mix and match and customize your dinner. Charming co-owner Chancy takes great pride in her double espresso martinis, and we'll have to head back soon to try them out.

My husband, I used to frequent this in Covid - unfortunately, not only has the food gone down and…read morequality. The service also followed. There's a lot on the menu, but there are only a few things that really stand out. Unfortunately not everything is wonderful on the menu. The drinks are 5/10 they are not very generous with them since they are in such small glasses - this was another negative. Overall, this is a mediocre restaurant that tries to help you think they're going over and beyond for you, but they're really not far better places to eat on the west side and this would not be one of them we room set up that makes the ambience not that comfortable. It's great that they're a family or company. I just don't think minor should be making my drinks. For that reason I won't be coming back.

Beautiful space! We…read morewere warned that the outside booths (vinyl and under shade cloth) were going to be HOT; and boy were they hot. If there in hot weather, sit on the fabric seats under trees! The food and drinks were delicious, very smoky forward flavors. I look forward to coming back, but really with they had a few more meatless selections.

The cocktails at Laurel Hardware deserve their own review! Beautifully made, refreshing, and…read moreactually tasted as good as they looked. Great balance of flavors without being overly sweet, and the presentation was on point. Pair that with the atmosphere and vibe at Laurel Hardware and it's the perfect place to grab a drink, especially if you're looking for somewhere that feels a little elevated but still fun.

Me and my boyfriend's FAVORITE weekend brunch spot. I love getting the wake up happy or the all…read moreAmerican breakfast. Maple sausage is soooo good. I don't get chives on the eggs because I don't like them! But these are my favorite breakfast choices. My boyfriend always gets the burrito and potatoes and loves it. Service is always always friendly and fast. Especially the people bringing water and other stuff. Inside is always bustling and warm! Clean too.

What a winner for a fabulous dinela experience! For $45 I got the Caesar salad, cacio e pepe, and…read moreraspberry sorbet. I ordered to drink (separate from the dinela deal), Le Frenchie which was so refreshing. Wasn't too bad to find a parking spot. Be aware of the permit zones. Service was great as well. We went on a Saturday night with no reservations. While they do take them I was hesitant to book one as they have a strict cancellation fee PER person if not done before 12 that day. So up to you but I was with friends and life can happen so didn't want to change it. All turned out great we were immediately seated. Very warm environment, truly matches the relax vibes you get when you are there!

Somewere on their website, The Henry says they want to make you feel at home. Funny, because before…read moreI read this, my immediate reaction when I walked in the door this weekend was that it reminded me of some of the breezy upscale restaurants I grew up with at the Jersey Shore. And, Miami. And even at the marinas in San Diego, San Francisco, and Sausalito. The Henry is very large and open, yet, with all the light streaming in, the soft blues and greys keep the atmosphere sophisticated, subdued, and cool. You immediately feel the calm and these days, especially in the city, we can use a good deal of decompressing. It was almost an audible "aaaahhhhh" that my brain whispered when we sat down at our roomy booth. We were there for brunch and the menu was wonderful for me, a lifelong vegetarian. There were multiple items I wanted to try but I usually stick to an appetizer, main, dessert, and beverage. I am not a big eater at one sitting. Between us, everything we ordered was superb. The descriptions were pretty familiar, but the tastes were elevated. And the presentations were unique too -- see my photos. Michael, our server, was efficient but warm and friendly too. That makes such a difference. From beginning to end he took care of us, checking occasionally to get our enthusiastic thumbs-up, and then bringing us sturdy containers and a roomy thick shopping bag to take home the leftovers. We stuffed ourselves but still took home half of the generous portions we were given. The tab was beyond reasonable too, especially for Beverly Hills! Nice music -- not too loud, just enough to give a cheerful vibe in the background; clean appointments; quality furnishings; giant spotless windows; pretty wallcoverings; comfortable seating -- everything was just right, Goldilocks-worthy. This is the kind of place to return to again and again. Garage parking at the complex for $15 was so easy, clean surroundings in the neighborhood with some famous retail nearby for browsing, just 40 minutes from home. IOW, perfect!

I really wanted to love The Henry, but overall it was just okay. The restaurant itself has a nice…read moreatmosphere, but unfortunately the food didn't quite match the experience. We tried the pasta bolognese, mac & cheese, and filet with asparagus and a loaded potato. Everything looked fine, but for a restaurant at this price point, I expected much more in both presentation and flavor. The dishes were fairly basic and nothing really stood out or made me want to order it again. The filet was cooked well but missing a char and flavor, but the overall plate felt a little uninspired, and the pastas were missing that richness and depth of flavor I was hoping for. Not a bad meal by any means, but when you factor in the price and expectations, it just didn't deliver for me.