Nutshell - Good but not great food. Interesting but kind of ordinary decor. Indifferent service. Pricey for what you get. Blowout - Well, hmm. How to review someplace which didn't really please but didn't really offend either? Like a lot of recent reviewers we went for the DineLA Week menu. I chose it based on the menu posted on the DineLA site. Great looking menu with a lot of signature-looking items I was interested in. But when we got there the menu had been changed. Unfortunately it changed to a selection of items I didn't find very interesting. I wouldn't have booked Circa55 with the menu that was presented to us. So, we ended up off the menu, which was fine. Our cost actually ended up about the same since we shared an entree and a dessert, something we often do anyway. Rewind a bit. We went on a Tuesday night and the place was about half full when we arrived. Even so, the host tried to seat us on the patio which I wasn't up for. Then she did the one thing I hate with hosts, she grabbed two menus and hurled across the room to a seemingly randomly selected table, leaving us to either scurry after her or walk at a normal pace to meet her where she waited for us. In my admittedly critical opinion a host's job is to greet you and make you feel welcomed as they settle you in to enjoy your experience. Our waiter appeared promptly to take a water order and answer questions about the menu. He was accommodating and knowledgeable but not especially engaged in our experience. The bread basket made its appearance next with a quite nice selection of baked goodies and more than enough for the two of us. Our perusal of the menu ruled out the DineLA menu so we reverted to the regular menu and selected a sun dried tomato and goat cheese ravioli appetizer as well as a crab cake app to start. The ravioli was nearing on entree size and was delicious with a creamy, well balanced sauce and perfectly cooked raviolis. The crab cake was delicious but I didn't care for the grain mustard sauce which accompanied it. We were torn between three items for our entree - Sea Bass, Rack of Lamb or Penne with Smoked Chicken. We chose to split the Penne primarily because it showed some personality in the description as opposed to the other selections which were just sort of lost in their overt simplicity. The pasta was an excellent choice and more than large enough to split. In fact, we didn't even finish our split portion. Kudos to the waiter for asking if we minded if the kitchen split the entree for us. The lemon, ginger sherry cream sauce was killer and the smoked chicken added a nice depth to the dish. For dessert we split the Chocolate Galaxy, a flourless chocolate cake with tuile. Eh....it was just okay. The flourless cake was strangely grainy and more like a mousse than we were expecting. The tuile was the best part. The service was satisfactory but not very engaging or inspired. We got the food auction with the appetizers (grrrr!) and while our waiter did replace our utensils between courses, he put mine down at a clearly haphazard "it's on the table so it's okay" sort of way. And while waiting for dessert we almost got served two salmon entrees which were clearly at the wrong table. We ended up at $109 before tip so not especially cheap nor outrageously expensive but just not sure the value is there. It definitely fails the "would I come back tomorrow" test with me. I'm especially disappointed in the special menu what with the last minute switch and the uninspired selections. Bottom line - Circa 55 feels like a better than average hotel dining room trying to "be" a destination and coming up slightly short. I'll be exploring the other 4000 restaurants in LA before I head back for round two. read more

This place is inside a hotel and it was a little difficult to find it. The outdoor view of the pool was sweet though. As for the actual restaurant. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL. For some reason the waiter kept saying things that made it seem like he didn't want to be there either. It was very pessimistic and discouraging, especially when we went there for a friend's birthday. The place was EMPTY when we got there around 7-8 PM on a Friday night. The food was quite disappointing too. Two of my friends ordered something that was the equivalence to Schechuan chicken that they could have made at home. Even the waiter admitted that it was basically the same thing. I ordered the ribs which were pretty good, though. HEHE. The price was def more than the food's worth. honestly.. do not go here if you could choose your own place. It's not the end of the world if you happen to end up here but def do not pick this place willingly. read more

Went here for restaurant week. I had the caprese salad (which was a tomato and some balls of mozarella), mushroom ravioli (not good), and ice cream with a pecan pie. It was just ok and definitely not worth paying full price. Eh.. unimpressed overall. read more

I came here for Travel Zoo dinner. It was very quiet and not many people in the restaurant. Patio seating looks good but we were seated inside. Most of food was NOT really good.... Not a good flavor. Tasted like cheep catering food. Server was nice but that's about it. Disappointed!! read more

We also came here with a Travelzoo voucher. It was Sat night and we were the only other couple that were there for dining at 6:00 pm - maybe were were early. But as the night went on, maybe 3 other tables (out of prob 20 in the restaurant) were occupied. As it turned out, there was a reason for it. Our server was very polite & prompt, though i have to say, the food was bleh. I felt like i could've gotten the same food at any other neighborhood grill. We were expecting more for something that's located inside the famous Beverly Hilton, so needless to say, we were rather disappointed - i think it would have been worst if we had to pay full price to eat here. The hotel was lovely decorated for the holidays. But that was where the excitement ended. read more

Impeccable service, and beautiful poolside tables. I had the steak salad and it was incredible! I would definitely go back for lunch again. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch and based off the location the food was a downgrade from any brunch I've been to. They served hot dogs, hamburgers, tater tots & other flavorless dishes. We used a travel zoo and I won't be returning. The desserts were pretty good but nothing memorable to return. I suggest the Omnihotel downtown, hands down best brunch, with amazing food & service read more

We went to Circa 55 for DineLA restaurant week and had the 3 course prix fixe dinner. My husband had the crab cake appetizer, which he said was very good, it was almost all crab meat, no filler. I had the salad, which was okay. it had tomatoes, spinach, onions, pears, marinated tofu, and some other lettuce in a light citrus dressing. i ate the spinach, lettuce, tofu, pears, and some of the onions, but there were just too many onions on it. and not enough dressing. For dinner, Husband had the halibut and said it was seasoned just right and cooked perfectly. it was on a bed of bok choy. I had the 10 oz steak which was marinated in a citrus marinade and it was really good. I did the happy dance in my chair. It came with Roquefort cheese/roasted pepper blob on top, but the cheese was much to strong for the steak, so I a bit of it with the mashed potatoes. It also came with green beans, a carrot, and asparagus. For dessert Husband had the passion fruit creme brulee which was awesome, very light and melt-in-your-mouth, with a thin delicate crust. I had the journey into chocolate. It had a small glass of chocolate milk that had some almond flavor in it I think, then a small piece of layered chocolate cake that was super good, and then some chocolate mousse that was infused with thyme. while the thyme went well with the chocolate, it was just too strong for my palate and I couldn't finish it. To drink, Husband had a Maker's Mark, neat ($11). I had a glass of Chardonnay from South Africa, called Calou or something like that, $11, very good, sweet, buttery, smooth, with a small bite. I also had some 20 year tawny port with dessert, tasted like grape juice mixed with maple syrup, good but a bit too sweet even for me. i finished it though cuz I paid $15 for it. Our waiter was named Will, a very good looking black man, he could be a model, nice steel rimmed glasses, we talked to him about the restaurant week, told him to go to Cobras & Matadors, and he was going to try to go to Boa for steak. All the staff was very nice. The decor was nice, sort of tasteful 60's mod, and good music too. I'm definitely coming back here again with my friends. read more

Had Brunch here with a few friends...had a lovely time!! The brunch buffet was impressive..Especially the bacon and French toast. Miguel and Marisol were uber attentive. Miguel made sure our glass was full the entire time. Andres was also very nice and on point with his service. Overall we enjoyed our time and had excellent service!! read more

Circa 55 Dinner to Celebrate a Holiday was extremely disappointing. The food was mediocre almost like there were no Chefs in the kitchen. Ordered the salmon ($32) and it was overdone and with a slight 'Smell'...a not fresh smell. Sent it back for the half roast chicken. It was Not a half roast chicken, but instead a small flat slice of deboned chicken, that looked to be the last piece from the kitchen. The food is no longer what it used to be. Quality has gone way down. Prices are high and the food is overrated. Don't think we will be going back If you are thinking of dining at Circa 55 - Don't ! Enjoy a better experience and Quality food... anywhere else. The entire Circa 55 was Seems all the energy and talented staff... have been reassigned next door to the Waldorf Astoria. read more

We went there with the intention of having a calm family breakfast, on a Sunday... We were rushed out. The waitress brought the check after we were not even done eating. The reason for that is that they had reserved a big table next to us for a large party and they were trying to chase us out, which they did. If they needed us to go they should have just moved us to a different table. read more

Torn review it was a 50 / 50 love not love experience. Ambiance 5 star Selection of food 2-3 star Quality of food 4-5 star Service 4 star Hard review to give I wish I could give 3.5 star rating. I enjoyed the ambiance. It was nothing super extraordinary but it was nice and modern. The dark ambiance was romantic and the setting was comfortable. The menu offered only a select few items. It was a unique menu and used a interesting blend of foods but I would have liked (as would the rest of my group) would have liked options. More meat or fish. I can't say it was bad but I was disappointed when I saw the limited menu. Ordered - Albacore tuna poke... Amazing, large slices of tuna served with sauce Salt and pepper squid... Amazing, perfect size for two ppl. Asian ribs.... AMAZING! Perfectly cooked. Wonderful sauce. 5 big pieces. Burrata salad - delicious, no doubt it was good, 4 bug slices of heirloom tomatoes, dabbed with a surprisingly tiny tab of burrata cheese and balsamic. We could not detect the bacon flavor. DINNER- Rahman noodles - slightly spicy and AMAZING! Beef tenderloin- very tender and cooked perfectly. read more

Had a wonderful dinner this evening. Sat out by the pool in a beautiful setting with the flamed warmers to keep is warm We checked in this evening and went straight to dinner at Circa55. We love this hotel. Service in simply the best and the rooms are very comfortable and very clean. Andrew at the front desk did his best to get me the room that I wanted. I would not stay anywhere else. . read more

My husband and i have been here several times and loved it. This time we brought some friends to share the experience and were not disappointed. David, our server, is a big part of what made the experience so enjoyable. He was so attentive and professional!! Can't wait to come back. :) read more

This is a must-try buffet. EVERYTHING was delicious. The fried chicken (for your waffle of course) was savory, crunchy and juicy. The bottomless shrimp and crab is the go to choice for nearly everyone and the service never let it sit half empty...just like the bottomless mimosas. If brunch is your thing then this spot in The Beverly Hilton is a historic destination you can't pass. read more

This is definitely a hotel restaurant (i.e., the don't try too hard because they have a captive audience). It is also a bit of a clip joint. I ordered a glass of house red and was poured the mediocre daily special for $26. However my steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. Everything else is/was unremarkable because I can't remember what else I had. read more

Meh. My husband and I dined at Circa 55 for breakfast on a Sunday. We had planned to eat somewhere else, but with the LA marathon (plus rain), the Hilton was the only option. The restaurant was difficult to find in the hotel, but once we arrived we were greeted by a friendly hostess. Half the restaurant was bought out by a group, and the remaining seats were full (near the windows). The hostess said a table was about to leave and a table would be ready shortly. She offered us a menu to review while we waited + a beverage. She was very nice + accommodating. We were seated after 5 minutes. From our seats near the window we could see the impressive brunch spread. We opted for the a la carte menu as we couldnt imagine consuming enough food to substantiate spending $50 a person on breakfast. I am glad we opted for a la carte, as the food was completely and totally lackluster. Eggs Benedict- The egg was nicely poached, however the sauce was completely FLAVORLESS! It was as though it was from a can! The muffin was tough/chewy, and the bacon was actually ham.... cold, rubbery, and flavorless. The hash browns tasted like burned cooking oil.- $17 Latte- very bitter, terrible - $7 for about 8oz California Omlette- tasteless. Not one noteworthy aspect other than the eggs were cooked.. and rubbery + oily at that. For $17 you expect it to be even moderately decent! The server was very nice, but in all we spent over $40 on a terrible tasteless breakfast. How can eggs be so unfulfilling? If you are not impeded by rain or road closures, find something better. It was 110% not worth the time or $. Eating a cold poptart would have been better. Earlier today we had virtually the same items at a diner, for $15 total, and it was DELICIOUS! If you want to spend $$ on a nice breakfast go to the Peninsula. read more

The Circa 55 has excellent food. I stayed at the Beverly Hilton for 2 nights, and three days and we ate a good portion of our meals in-house. Most of the wait-staff were incredibly friendly with the exception of a rare few. I so enjoyed the pool-side view. The food itself was decent, not stellar but quite good. Their morning continental breakfast was really good. The fresh salmon they had for the bagels was delicious. I also tried their Chicken Corn Tortilla Soup, Club turkey sandwich, and a few other menu items. Pretty expensive, but I suppose it was on par with the other restaurants in the area. Overall an enjoyable experience. read more

room w/ breakfast only serve cold food the 3 tables no omelet,pancake nor egg Benedict voucher coupon include 15% tips but the waiters service is good when y meet good one. so it depends you read more

Circa 55 - Bars Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Wow! What a great brunch! Go hungry and leave full! Such an expansive array of food! Omelette station, meats, salads, cheeses, breads, and deserts (of course I only took pics of the desserts!). Bottomless mimosas. Frank was our waiter and was amazing. He always has a smile and is great at making sure you are happy - he moved umbrellas as the sun was crazy hot and was always there with more champagne, coffee or just to check in. Brad, the room service manager was great too! Friendly, personable and we enjoyed chatting with him. Will definitely go back. Even just to have a drink and hang by the pool. Thank you! read more

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Came here with my sister when it was almost closing and the staff accommodated us with a smile, the food is top notch! They ran out of the beef short-rib my sis ordered so the waitress replaced it with filet mignon (pleasant surprise!) I had the tri-tip and chocolate cake which were yummy. Overall the ambience was just very relaxing and not pretentious which I liked. There was this one guy who looked like he just smoked marijuana and came inside after closing time, apparently he was on a food trip and kept asking whether there was a buffet and the waitress politely said the restaurant was closed. Obviously he didn't take no for an answer and proceeded to sit down the table to be served lol..the waitress couldn't do anything so she had no choice but to take his order, which was a large pizza and fries... all for himself. Seriously, all other restaurants would have kicked him out. read more

Circa 55 - Love the vibe - Bars Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

I'm am huge on service! Easily some of the best service I've ever received. Gloria provided top notch service. She gave all around great attentiveness . .. her professionalism alone made me want to return. This establishment is lucky to have her read more

I had the grilled shrimp scampi with pasta. The scampi was good, nice flavor, I didn't care for the pasta much, not bad just wasn't worth the calories. Nice wine selection. Also had breakfast here 2 days. Good but not outstanding. Service was good for both breakfast and lunch. I would go again if I was staying at the hotel, which I was on this occasion, otherwise I wouldn't make a special trip to dine there. read more

I had a great time here! The food was great and I love the minimalistic mid-century modern interior design. Will is the coolest server ever and we loved him! He was super nice and made a lovely dining experience for us:) we are definitely coming back again. read more

Great place for brunch!! Took my husband here for brunch and he absolutely loved it, from the omelet station to the mimosas, all too good!

I went for brunch. They have tables by pool. It is very peaceful and nice. Food is good. It is not great great but they have pretty much every thing for bruch menu. One thing I didn't like..salmon was not fresh :( I couldn't eat more than a bite. Service was excellent ! I was very impressed. Our waiter was super kind. Great service and peaceful&relaxing atmosphere are the main reason I want to go there again. read more

I'm not sure which was worse, the food or the service. The Tomato soup was cold by the time it reached the table and all you can taste was salt and this disgusting oil taste. The bread and butter came after our appetizers. We had to ask other waiters to find our waiter and send him to our table. We got sick of waiting for him and just started asking for (water, the check, etc.) from other waiters. The bruschetta had capers on them that tasted fishy YUCK! Pretty much everything we ordered was crap. The fries were OK, that's about it. Let's just say I won't be back there ever again. read more

Since I'm Hilton gold star I received 2 free continental breakfast during my stay at the Beverly Hilton. The atmosphere here is amazing. Pool side... great outdoor seating. Pricing was probably higher than it needed to be for the extras we ordered. But good service & good food. read more

We had a great brunch at Circa 55 last Sunday. We were served by Frank & he was terrific!! The Mimosas alone were worth the trip. Thank you & a big shout out to Frank (our waiter that kept the drinks flowing & flowing..)!!!! read more

So expensive for brunch yesterday. I have diarrhea and stomach aches from seafood. Could not do anything today. Feel like I have food poisening. Rip off. They even pit tax on the18% mandatory tip. I want a refund!!!!! read more

I think we're supposed to be awed by the fact that Marilyn ate here back in the early 60's. Or at least at some other restaurant that was in this general vicinity. Possibly with roughly the same view of the Beverly Hilton pool. Sort of like sipping tea on the Piazza San Marco while the house band plays a Strauss waltz...we shouldn't be counting quarters on this occasion. Trouble is, too many Yelpers think I'm talking about Marilyn Manson, while the rest are stumped by even that reference. read more

came for brunch, I hate eggs. The eggs were delicious. Highly recommend the all you can eat buffet. food was awesome and serivce couldnt ask for more. read more

Called restaurant to use my travelzoo voucher for a friends 60th birthday celebration. Restaurant REFUSED to take the voucher and REFUSED to honor the reservation stating they had accommodated too many vouchers already and to contact travelzoo! Judging by the reviews, I'm thrilled I was able to get my money back and didn't actually eat there... grew up in Bev Hills and will NEVER recommend this restaurant to anyone!! read more

I entertain and/or eat out for a living and this was one of the most disappointing experiences I've had. The menu was boring and uninspired, but far worse was the lack of quality of the food and the very absent service. The tenderloin was dry and flavorless, as were the cardboard like fries and rubber like asparagus sides. Had my server ever checked in with me, I could have provided feedback; but that never happened. Instead I called over a manager who had nothing to offer except this is the direction our chef has decided to take. Unless you enjoy looking like a fool, don't bring a client and/or a mate here. read more

I bought an Amazon Local deal for their Sunday brunch and it was well worth it! Make sure to make a reservation in advance so you can get a good table. Ask to sit inside instead of outside since its the pool area which gets noisy. Located inside the Beverly Hilton Hotel, you can tell this place hasn't been renovated since the 60's. It was like being in a Mad Men Set! Since you can get restaurant validation, best to just VALET instead of self-parking since its the same price. Arrived at the restaurant around noon and it was pleasantly quiet with about half the restaurant full. It was too hot & noisy to sit outside by the pool so we asked for a booth in front of the buffet station. Breakfast Buffet station included: Scrambled eggs, Hash Brown, Eggs Benedict, Sausages, Bacon, Waffle Station, Omelette Station, Bread/Pastry Buffet, Smoked Salmon, Mixed Cheeses, Fruit Buffet, Yogurt Cups. 2-Course lunch menu includes: You get to pick 1 of each from the Starter and Entree menu. Starter options include salads and calamari. Calamari was the BEST option since it was tasty and large enough to share among 3-4 people. Entree menu includes Waffles (do NOT get), Eggs Benedict (do NOT get), Salmon filet (the best option), Salmon bagel, among others. Even though online deals says a DESSERT TRAY, it's now actually a Dessert Buffet station which is way better and includes: Bread pudding w/cream sauce, Macarons, Cake Pops, Assorted Cookies, Assorted Mini Cakes, and Chocolate mousse cups. Unlimited Drinks: Coffee, Tea, OJ, and Champagne. Ambiance: It was very quiet for a Sunday brunch. Mostly tourists and older couples, some families. Definitely a great brunch place if you wanted peace & quiet. View of the outdoor pool. Unless you like the heat and noise from the outside swimming pool, best to sit indoors. Service: For a hotel chain, I was slightly disappointed with the service. It appeared to be understaffed since I only saw 3-4 servers. I had to flag down my server several times for drink refills since he kept disappearing for long periods of time. TIPS: -The $55 for 2 people / $109 for 4 people deal is BACK until Dec. 27th here: http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/Los-Angeles/Restaurant/192399/Circa-55-at-The-Beverly-Hilton -Even though it never gets crowded, best to make reservations between 11-12:30 so you can pick the best table. Make sure to tell them over the phone that you're redeeming an online coupon and mention if you're celebrating a Birthday. -Come HUNGRY and don't eat anything heavy the night before or the morning of. You want to save room for all the food! Breakfast buffet + Dessert buffet + Coffee/Tea/OJ/Champagne are BOTTOMLESS until 3pm. At 3pm, they will close up the breakfast & dessert buffets but someone will come around to warn you before. -Since you can validate at the restaurant, valet is the SAME price as self-park. With validation, valet costs a total of $7 for 4 total hours, while self-park costs $8. Save yourself the hassle and just valet. -Circa 55 is located downstairs from the lobby - faster to just take the stairs on the right-hand side of the lobby than the elevator. -If you tell them you're celebrating a Birthday, you will get a FREE slice of Birthday cake (we were given chocolate cake) which was large enough to share between 2-3 people. They'll even inscribe the Birthday person's name on chocolate on the plate! They also sing a Birthday song. -Ask for a table inside since outdoor seating is right next to the pool and its super loud with kids running around and people swimming. -Get the calamari appetizer for the 1st course since it is HUGE and can be shared between 3-4 people. -Salmon filet entree in 2nd course is TINY but delicious. -Do NOT get the Waffle or Eggs Benedict entree in the 2nd course since they include them both in the breakfast buffet. -Don't be afraid to ask for a To-Go box for the DESSERT buffet. I was so full that I asked for a To-Go box for the Birthday cake slice and was able to load it up with desserts from the buffet. -Don't forget to check out all the fun Hollywood memorabilia in the lobby and in front of the restaurant. Exhibits include pieces from Madonna, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Michael Jordan, to name a few! read more

Ok, I'm going to let you in on a little secret...but it's ok to tell ALL of your friends!! (SKIP to the bottom if you MUST know right away!) So my honey and I went back for DineLA Week tonight..our second venture to Circa 55. And to be honest, out of all of the restaurants on the list this week (and last), try as we might to test out new fair, we just kept coming back to the tried and true. Circa was NO exception! After re-readin' my review for last year's DineLA...the menu has changed a tad, but the food is equally as good, if not better. I went with the French Onion Soup...so rich and flavorful yet small enough that you don't fill up before the main entree. My honey had the Oyster Rockefeller and AHEM, if he hadn't inhaled them, I'd be able to tell you firsthand how they were. They appeared divine...all I can say. ;) As an entree...they DID add Slow Braised Veal Oso Bucco to the menu (not on the regular one I might add)...but we went with the New York. I mean really....kind of a no brainer when the steak itself normally sells for $39 (the DineLA menu all course included: $34...DEAL!). It comes with four sides: a pepper, salt, some sort of mustard/horseradish, and another Worcestershire sauce. All particularly the latter and the salt (sprinkle on the steak...mmm). For dessert...I had the cheesecake (and I normally DON'T like it!)...it was a small mound, crustless, perfectly creamy and so not dry. Honey had the apple pie...again, looked wonderful but I didn't try it. His ice cream however was delightful. We brought our own Cab...$20 corkage...highly suggest doing that....more cost effective. $6 for Valet with a validation...make sure you get one or it'll set you back like $14. Oh...so back to my secret. DineLA week is supposed to end on 2/6/09 but they asked specific restaurants if they'd keep the menu intact for the remainder of the month...think recession lol. So anyway...if you CAN'T make it to Circa by oh, I dunno, FRIDAY...be sure to go int he next few weeks and ask for the special menu...it's still available! WOO OOOOOO. Count us in...we are definitely going back. Oh...and service for both times we've been for DineLA week...it's been superb. read more

Came here for all you can eat and drink brunch with a travelzoo voucher for four. The food was good and we got to sit outside by the pool. David was our waiter and he was amazing and so attentive. Thank you David! The food was okay. It's buffet but definitely worth the price. It great for the voucher and to come with a group of friends! Enjoy! Thank you Beverly Hilton and Circa 55 and David for a wonderful time and experience! read more

We basically ate breakfast here every morning with our free continental breakfast coupons. You can upgrade an extra $10 to make it American. They offer the usual cold items, fruit, bagels, fresh pastries, homemade granola, omelette station etc. The service is consistently good, coffee is good, staff is making sure food is full &fresh. Just thought it was weird that one morning our server apologized to us right when he sat us about the Frank Sinatra music playing. He kept on and on about how horrible the music was and how it was making him tired. Thought it was funny, he should have more coffee I guess. Nonetheless this place is good and will get you your money's worth. read more

Came here with friends because we had bought the Travelzoo voucher. It took a while for our server to warm up to us, but eventually we got frequent refills and attention to our mimosa needs (and bonus points for allowing us to have it sans oj), Unfortunately, this was definitely a case of quantity of food over quality. The breakfast buffet part was okay, nothing outstanding. There was a very large dessert buffet station as well, and the bread pudding and little custard puffs were very good (probably the best part of the meal besides the bubbly). For appetizer, I got the beet salad, which was fine. For entree, I got the tomato ramen, which I couldn't eat more than a bite of. It tasted very odd to me and unpalatable, but my friend liked hers, so maybe it is just personal preference. Even with validation, parking was $7. At least you get a bottle of Beverly Hilton water left in your car, which I had never seen before and thought it was a nice touch. Probably would not return for the brunch. read more

Been going here for the Easter brunch the past 10 years. It seems each year is getting worse and worse. They used to have an Easter bunny, egg hunt and kids buffet. Each year they take away something that made our Easter brunch worthwhile. This year I was so incredibly unimpressed by the entire experience I have suggested to my family that we change venues. They cut out more than half of the items in the buffet, but the price was still as hefty as always. Sorry Circa 55. You used to be a family fave and we have been forgiving of all the changes each year, but this year was just a plain rip off. We will not bring our 20+ party back next year. Afraid you'll be down to toast and eggs on your buffet spread for the rip off price of $80/a head. read more