I'm a bit conflicted about this place. I know they are trying and they seem to be getting better as time passes. Will give them another try again to see if things have improved. read more

Decided to celebrate my sisters birthday dinner here on a beautiful Saturday evening. Beautiful outdoor restaurant with patio covering for weather issues and bugs loved that. Our server was such a sweetheart in making sure our needs were met. For starters the table received complimentary jalapeño cornbread that was delicious with just the right amount of jalapeño yet not too much to overwhelm the sensation of the cornbread. Our group ordered the Good ole bread and it was delightful. A wonderful medley of olive oil and chimmichuri type marinade and ooey gooey cheese surely a great way to start off the night before your meal. A friend of ours ordered the carbonara and according to him it was authentic yet simple which made for a great true to Italian culture dish. 9/10 The birthday girl ordered the ribeye with scalloped potatoes and broccoli she was pleased with the sear and the cook (though she asked for well done) hahaha I ordered the filet and lobster with mashed potatoes and broccolini. I was honestly underwhelmed the mashed potatoes were cold and my steak which I asked for medium rare/ medium was more along the medium well side. However the lobster was terrible, it was undercooked and chewy with no flavor. Even with me asking for drawn butter which they didn't provide until the very last minute couldn't bring it to life (no pun intended). Another 2 in our party ordered the filet both well done with mashed and broccolini. Unfortunately the kitchen for our order didn't posses a consistent cohesive flow. 1 of the filets was to our tables liking as it was prepared just right and another one of our friends entire plate was particularly cold through and through. For dessert, Because it was her birthday we received a complimentary amuse bouche of sweet treats and they were delightful. She also ordered the bread pudding and it was to die for ! Overall it was a nice experience. The view was great. The food was up and down but the entire ambiance, atmosphere and vibe of the place is definitely a reason to come experience it again. read more

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Tried the steak here and it was delicious- perfectly cooked and seasoned. I also tried the Dubai chocolate dessert, which was just okay and nothing too special. I came on the day of the World Series, so the place was pretty empty (which I actually liked!). The restaurant itself is really cute with floral décor. Overall, I'd definitely recommend it - the food was excellent read more

Located right by Universal Studios and the Universal CityWalk, Five on the Hill is a gem connected to the Sheraton Hotel. The restaurant shares the bar with the Sheraton, which means you're in for some excellent drinks! The ambiance is charmingly outdoorsy, with open doors and windows, so be prepared for a bit of chill on cooler days. We sat at tables with a fire pit in the center, which really added to the warmth and ambiance. The vibe here is fun and unique, almost like a pop-up event. The night we visited, they had spring flowers hanging from the ceiling, creating a stunning visual effect. There's also a British-style phone booth perfect for those Instagram moments. The view is a mixed bag; you get a primary view of the parking lot, but beyond that, there's a lovely vista of the valley and mountains, especially beautiful at sunset. The food presentation was unique and added to the overall experience. The dishes were very good, and the cocktails were equally impressive. It's the kind of place where you see someone else's drink and think, "I want that!" Service was excellent, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

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I had the prime filet with mashed potatoes and asparagus which was delicious . I also ordered the wine tasting which came out super fast and the selection was great. Our server was patient and brought out orders out in a timely manner. The seating area was really pretty under a flower covered area and they had patio seating as well. I would recommend checking this place out seems like a great brunch spot as well. read more

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A stunning floral pop up at an elevated outdoor cocktail bar and restaurant. FIVE on the Hill is located at Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City. The ambiance is very spring, bright and fresh. Although it may be cold for outdoor dining at night, there are heaters all around. Tony was our server and he was amazing! He had a friendly personality and gave us some great recommendations. To start off, we got their shrimp cocktail and 1/2 order of the westcoast sea-cuterie board. This colorful platter includes tuna, hamachi, salmon, scallop, anchovies, caviar, and crackers. Great for sharing and for those who like seafood! For veggies, get their brussels sprouts. It's crispy and well seasoned. For entrees, we went with the rib eye steak (huge, tender, and juicy) and the Mediterranean sea bass (not dry and citrusy). Both were amazing! For drinks, we got their popular margarita flight and the como la flor. Both were so pretty! We ended our meal with a hazelnut chocolate pie and key lime pie. My favorite was the key lime pie. Presentation was nice and their decorations were captivating. The staffs are professional and customer service is great. I would re-visit for brunch! read more

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Since it was a winter I had to go check out their Jingle Bell Tavern pop up! As always this restaurant was decked out with beautiful festive winter decor perfect for taking photos with your friends. The appetizers for this season was very good and presented so cute !The server we had was very kind, I feel like they always had really great servers! read more

Service was good and ambiance was good. The food was seriously lacking. Wife got the rib eye. Let's just say, I have never seen a rib eye that is less then 1/2 thick for 65$. Definately overcooked and at that thickness makes sense. We actually joked that we have a t-bone and NY strip at home in the freezer that are twice as thick and 1/4 the cost. Aside from that it was bland, potatoes were slathered in butter. I got the short rib papperdell. 12 hour braised. We'll that meat was tough and dry. Braised short ribs are great, but when you let them sit and dry out they get very tough. Sauce was good and veggies had the right amount of bite. But unfortunately the star of the dish was a D rate actor. What you see left of the steak in the pic is what was left when we paid no box, no let's take it home. Atleast the service was good. read more

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We celebrated a birthday here recently and if you are looking for a restaurant with a vibe then look no further. Our server was super sweet and patient and we felt really welcomed. The food prices are on par with what it costs to eat out in Los Angeles where a salad is $24 and pasta $30. They have great prices on their champagne and margarita flights for around $22 per flight. Everyone was very happy with their food selection and the chocolate mousse dessert was a hit. They have live music in the patio in the early evenings and parking is valet for $12. read more

We had reservation and still waited 30 min, the host told us they overbook to keep business going ‍ I got french toast which was very delicious but still think it was overpriced ($28). My friend got avocado toast, she said it was ok. Ambiance was good, too trendy on social media but in reality it was just ok. read more

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What a great spot! The view of the city and sunset along with the great live guitar player made the night great! The service was friendly and great. The bartender was flexible and made my mojito with vodka instead of rum! It was amazing. The Halibut has great and sized right for the price. The short ribs and potatoes were great. I will definitely return! Note- the self parking will be under $20 but you must remember to validate. You get to the restaurant through the hotel lobby. Ladies- if you wear heels be careful. The part of the restaurant on the deck is cozy and warm but your heels can go through the small opens on the deck. read more

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Meh. The venue is lovely. It overlooks the city with its beautiful lights. The Christmas decor was festive. The food was mid at best but priced as fine dining. I ordered the blueberry lavender sparkling wine which was surprisingly flavorless until I was about halfway through and realized that most of the syrup was at the bottom of the glass. Then it was too sweet. Bummer! The shrimp cocktail was strange. That's the most accurate way I can describe it. First of all the cocktail sauce was gelled. No exaggeration. It was gelled. I couldn't tell if this was an attempt to be different and fancy (after all the shrimp cocktail was topped with micro greens which was new to me and so unnecessary) or if it was old. Eek! The shrimp were large which was nice but definitely lacked the firm texture of high quality fresh shrimp. They were the texture of the ones you get in the $19.99 premade frozen tray in your grocery store. Just meh. The entree I ordered was even more confusing. It was listed as lobster scampi but was covered in sliced red chilies. WTHeck?! I removed those and the dish was just boring. It didn't have the wine, butter and garlic profile of scampi. It was angel hair, lobster and tomatoes floating in a broth. There was a good amount of lobster and it was perfectly cooked though. So there's that. We ordered the s'mores fondue which was listed as including "burnt marshmallows." What was brought to our table was plain, unheated marshmallows from a bag with some strawberries, graham crackers, bread pretzels (unsalted) and melted chocolate. At first the waiter said the menu didn't say the marshmallows would be toasted. Then I showed him the menu and he apologized and went to ask what happened. Ultimately he didn't charge us for the dish which was nice as we ate just the strawberries. Would I come here again? Only if someone really wanted to. That someone will probably be my sister who enjoyed her lobster scampi but "because it doesn't taste like scampi at all" and didn't order a drink or appetizer. She felt the same way I did about the dessert but wants to try the brunch here. I won't protest. But I won't be sad if she forgets. read more

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I love this place, But they need to bring back the seafood platter. The service is always top!!!

This spot is so amazing for a brunch or birthday vibes !! Ask for Dolce as your waiter she is amazing, such great service and food!! I recommend the steak mojo & chicken and waffles, the bottomless is also so fun!! A valley gem for sure! read more

FIVE on the Hill - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Universal City, California

Ahhh what a place. On the hill. Five on the hill really unfortunately deserves 2 on the hill. Here's why: Pros: On the hill? Fireplaces at each table 50% chance of beautiful view / 50% chance of parking lot view Fireplace is hot and on full blast First time - 20% off discount Airport pour options for wine 6 or 9 oz Cocktails had a flower touch in it Cons: Flower was dead in cocktail Music becomes extraordinary loud and inconsistent There were 5 bdays celebrated and the same song came on randomly throughout the brunch I ordered seafood frittata and the salmon was pretty bad.. discolored Took a long time for us to order and receive cocktails Parking option is the parking garage $15/hr... we stayed for 2.5 hours even with validation parking was $14. We didn't think this was worth it Service was inconsistent and took a very long time They didn't come to collect our glasses. Sat around with many glasses. Never came to give us water glasses so we drank from the carafe from our cocktails. They brought us the wrong cocktails. We probably will not be back but glad we got to try a new place. This place has a ton of potential and I hope things can change. read more

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Brunch here is great although the speed of service can be challenging. I wonder if they were shortstaffed at the bar, since we didn't get our drinks until well after our entrees were served. The waitress did her best and was very nice, though imho a discount or a comped drink or two would have been appropriate. The Coffee Trio arrives in a stunning vertical display which shows off the espresso martini, hot cocoa, and cafe de la ollo, each drink phenomenal, though the hot cocoa was my personal favorite. I thoroughly enjoyed the cinnamon chai tea latte, made perfectly and soothingly warm. My husband LOVED the Sea-cuterie Board so much he still laments that more restaurants don't offer this. It's a unique standout, wonderfully executed, and any fan of fresh seafood should love it. I finished every last bite of the Cayenne Chicken and Waffles - each element was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The ambiance in the outdoor hanging flower setting is stunning and makes for great photos and Instagrams. And the food and drinks were great. I just wish the speed of the drinks could have matched it - perhaps the managers need to better organize so that the kitchen and waitstaff have what they need to better execute. read more

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Sorry to say this but this has to be one of the worst restaurants I have ever had. Also to add insult to injury you still gotta pay eight dollar parking with valet so (don't forget to valet) and the meal for four people was more than $200. nothing had flavor we had to ask for salt cheese and all types of other stuff. This was hot garbage. The meal still sucked after adding salt and cheese to it. entrées range from $25-$50 each. Also, we were there for the Christmas pop-up, which was pretty weak. The drinks were mid they did allow us to have a free dessert, because we did complain about how bad the meal was. The dessert was also garbage. It was pretty much diluted toffee pudding, and the bread was stale AF. you could tell they took the bread they were about to throw away and just repurposed it for dessert. So sad people have to pay $22 for that. The only thing that was good was the free bread they give you which is cornbread and jalapeño. Honestly, please save your money and do not come here. I feel so ripped off and having dragged my friends to come out here with me to waste their hard earned money on this restaurant. The waitress was nice. read more

Really nice food, very good service. The plates were beautiful and creative, and they all delivered. Service was super friendly, and we felt like the pacing was really good. We didn't have dessert, but they looked great. The atmosphere is good. It's nice to be outside and they have some nice furniture, but it got very warm with the heaters. Tables with fire pits in the middle were super cool looking, but they definitely didn't appear to give much room for plates and can't be conducive to sharing. It's just something to consider. They were not great at clearing used glasses and plates, and they didn't replace utensils between plates. It's a fairly casual spot, but the prices deserve a higher level that's simply not there. Finally, my biggest issue was parking. Crazy expensive even with the validation. $14 for 1.5 hrs. in self. Valet is quoted at $20 hr. I'm not sure what the discount for the valet is, but this is the aspect that will keep us from returning. It's just offensive to expect someone to pay so much for parking to eat a nearly $100 pp meal. Ultimately, it's a good choice, but I'd really only be interested in returning if I was staying at the hotel OR if they could figure out a more equitable parking charge. read more

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The brunch here was amazing! Great ambiance with the flowers above you, good food, and great service especially our server Tony :)

Beautiful restaurant but the food was lukewarm at best, when we received it. The waitress said it was because the food is uncovered when it is brought out and kitchen is far away from the dining area, so it gets cold. This doesn't make sense, because some patrons had covered dishes, served to them. The dishes were well seasoned, but since most of them were not warm, it detracts from the potential of the dishes. The waitress did not check on us very much. We had to wait an hour for 2 entrees (lobster tacos and surf and turf ) and truffle fries, which is pretty ridiculous ( there is also a time limit for seating so we had to eat quickly) . I went here for a birthday and it was a big disappointment. The portions are small and overpriced, so do not waste your money. The lemon that was included in the surf and turf was not washed properly.Bar code still attached read more

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Food is amazing . We loved everything we ordered. The place says no tipping. Ambience is OK. It's made with fake flowers all over so in pictures it actually looks beautiful. It's not at the universal Hilton Hotel, it's not in a building. But it's outside of it. Great service. read more

FIVE on the Hill - The food is amazing. We love everything we ordered. Ambiance is ok. It's outside of the universal hotel. Not a real building but cute. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Universal City, California

My friend and I had dinner last night during their taco Tuesday and loved it! We had a margarita flight (the guava was my fave) and the taco flight (the octopus was my fave). All the drinks and food were delicious! The ambiance was lovely! We sat at the fire pit table, which I think was the best seating available. There was live music all night and the guitarist played nonstop the whole time we were there. Such a wonderful place, with incredible views. Will come back again! read more

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This restaurant has very nice decorations. It's a very small place. The food and service were good. I went with my girlfriends ( group of 8). I made a reservation for 3 weeks ahead. I'm a little upset because on the reservation, I specified that we want an indoor table. I called the day before our reservation to make sure that all our requests are ready for the next day. Guess what?  Our table was set up outdoors. We drove 1 1/2 to enjoy the beauty of this place, and they moved us to a table that located behind the parking lot. It felt that  we were sitting in a fancy spot of the parking lot. Of course, we talked to the manager but he said he can't do much. At least, he tried to make us feel happy and offered complementary champagne for the table. My point of view is a big no no no to come back again. read more

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I usually don't write reviews, but this one I had to. The Eggs Benedict was awful -- the sauce tasted like pure vinegar. The chicken and waffles weren't much better; the chicken was okay, but the waffles were undercooked and doughy. Even the water tasted off, like tap water from a third-world country, and the glasses were dirty. Honestly, it was worse than a high school cafeteria meal. read more

A cute little restaurant that popped up on my fb ads. Decided to make reservations and tried it as I was going to LA the next few days. It is beautifully decorated and the food was delicious, especially taco Tuesday! Didn't get a chance to try their drinks but had the mango mocktail and it was delicious! It is next to the Hilton at universal studios so if you park at the Hilton, don't forget to get your parking ticket validated otherwise you'll be paying 59.00 for a 2 hour parking. We didn't know but luckily the parking operator came and helped us get out of the parking structure for 6.00 since we didn't know that we could get it validated at the restaurant. read more

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Came here for dinner with some friends and so glad we did. We enjoyed their new holiday menu which featured really fun holiday themed dishes. Get the Christmas tree drink trio for some fun drinks and photos. read more

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Good food portions and mimosas flavors were so good. Waffles were nice and fluffy, chicken could've been better. The downsides were they charged a service charge for three people, overall vibe not as cute as we saw online and bathrooms were deep inside the hotel. read more

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Not the Christmas vibes you wanted. I would say save your drive and parking drama and go somewhere else. It's decorative but not like the website and if you have seen this place on tik tok it's highly edited. You're literally out in the valet parking lot of the Hilton. Restrooms, bar, and food is in the actual hotel. That being said , food and drinks take forever. Our waiter seemed new. He was nice but for the prices and fancy-ness you would expect a seasoned waiter to be working this "restaurant" There's no nice view you're just on the top of a hotel parking lot. Drinks were i consistent. Mushroom ricotta flatbread was good and so was the Christmas tree cheese appetizer. We had reservations so didn't feel too bad but overall it was a big miss. read more

Cute Spot, but Be Ready to Wait The place is really cute, and the staff is very friendly. The food was okay and the drinks were good. However, it takes them a while to bring everything to the table. Overall, a good experience! read more

FIVE on the Hill - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Universal City, California

Got there little past 8 pm & the girl up front promptly told us that they were closed! We told her that we had checked the website and it stated they'd be open until 10pm to which she replied, "oh yeah, we've been having trouble with the website"!!! So a bejillion dollars conglomerate hotel chain can't get their shit together & post proper hours of operations on their website??? Also it's a tourist attraction in Los Angeles how the hell do you close at 8:00pm? Needless to say another disappointing experience in the long line of shitty Los Angeles establishments. read more

Absolutely amazing views, vibe and food! Service was great and setting was perfect for brunch date! My husband and I enjoyed ourselves! read more

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Super cute outdoor pop up. Went in September and then again in December. Decorated with Autumn decor in Sept and Christmas decor in Dec. So pretty. The Manger today took care of us by moving us in to the inner area where the roof was cover in pretty greens and ornaments. Food was delicious. . There is either valet towards the front of the hotel or self parking at the underground garage for the hotel. $8+ with validation for a few hours. read more

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I went during the Christmas and the decor was amazingly done! We did the fireplace tables which set such a nice ambiance. The ladies at front hostess and our waitress were so nice and went above and beyond to ensure a great experience. We had the Christmas tree cheese with crackers, espresso martini, chile relleno and dessert with the dipped strawberries that were sooooo delicious! WELL DONE FIVE ON THE HILL :) read more

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My review is long overdue as this is one my favorite local go-to spots for brunch! Their dishes, atmosphere & staff never miss. Mayan & Luis are truly the best!! They are always so attentive and really go above & beyond to make the experience enjoyable. Highly recommend their weekend brunch. My favorite dish has been the steak mojo. Just make sure to validate parking otherwise it's a steep $40+. Highly recommend & can't wait til the next time I'm back. read more

FIVE on the Hill - Steak Mojo - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Universal City, California

The server was kind & took care of us so this rating I not reflective of her or her service. The food just was...okay at best. Since the restaurant is stationed outside the actual kitchen on the property theres a small disconnect with the kitchen and the tables. Our food was either overcooked (probably for sitting waiting for other items) or cold (probably because the journey from the kitchen outside to where were sitting) all in all not a great experience. The restaurant is adorable. Its adjacent to Universal Walk and decorated with flowers hanging everywhere. Not a top pick for brunch to me. read more

I really loved the view we had when we sat down on our table. We came during brunch time and I was sad to see some of the stuff on yelp werent on the menu. I believe theres some special entrees. I got some egg benedicts and some french toast. I loved my egg benedicts! I would rate it a 9/10. . As for the fries, they weren't the best but I guess we shouldve requested a little more crispy on those. The service was alright, it did take a long time for them to service us our food but I think it's bc we reserved right when they opened so I give them a fair pass on service. read more

FIVE on the Hill - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Universal City, California

very cute environment beautifully decorated with flowers depending on the time of the year. the food was also really good; we ordered the rigatoni pasta and the drunken noodles which were both quite flavorful in their own unique ways. the price point was slightly higher, but i would say that you're paying more for the general experience. we also ordered the margarita flight which was honestly not that badly priced ($25) and i shared it with my friend. the drinks were very contrasting and fruity in taste with blood orange and guava flavors. would probably want to come again to see how else they decorate the place and just for the vibes in general! read more

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We recently visited on a Saturday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. The place is super cute and the food was awesome but the service was definitely lacking and food took a very long time to come out. It wasn't very busy so I'm not sure why it took so long nor why the servers were "backed up" and not very friendly. As much as I would like to try their brunch I'm not sure I'd go back. read more

Sadly I wasn't as impressed as I would have hoped. This place really puts out good marketing. I ordered the fried chicken and it's just a bowl of chicken, no sides. The garlic fries come with raw garlic and some sauces. Then I got the baked Alaska and there was so much alcohol dumped on the berries the berries got burned and tasted gross after I blew the fire out. I love the ambiance, and the mood lighting, but the flavors were okay just not for the price point. If basic things just taste okay, then I'm not sure how the finer meals would have tasted. read more

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With 3.6 Stars we decided to eat somewhere else, but since it was close to our hotel we decided to get some drinks. Wow, worst drink I ever had. We won't be coming back. Head over next door to the Sheraton hotel bar if you want a cocktail. read more