BOA Steakhouse
9200 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323/650.8383
101 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310/899.4466
A little something extra on the "side" (dishes) and lots of ways to personalize your feast
Signature Dish Caesar Salad, prepared table-side, served with prime Kentucky beef, Certified Organic beef, or premium Japanese Wagyu personalized with a choice of rubs and house-made sauces, including BOA's signature J-1 sauce.
The Sizzle BOA's West Hollywood and Santa Monica locations are now firmly established as "Not Your Father's Steakhouse," thanks to a solid selection of chops, poultry, and fish offered along with all kinds of hip accoutrement, including a fanciful array of classic and modern side dishes and appetizers. Other seriously cool extras include a cocktail list devised by nationally acclaimed mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim ("Blackberry Smash," "BOA 405" and the "BOA Infusion," among them) and dazzlingly cheerful interiors by Tag Front Design.
Fleming's Steakhouse
Cooking up fresh new ways to enjoy this favorite
go-to steakhouse.
L.A. Live 800 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213/745.9911
6373 Topanga Canyon Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
818/346.1005
2301 Rosecrans Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
310/643.6911
flemingssteakhouse.com
Chef Partner Calvin Holiday's Favorite Signature Dish The Porcini Rubbed Filet Mignon, center cut, adorned with grilled asparagus spears and gorgonzola.
The Sizzle Recent changes in Fleming's food and beverage menus demand even the most particular steakhouse fans give it another look. Updates include a conversation-starting menu of small plates as well as an acclaimed list of 99 Calorie cocktails and broadened Luxury Cocktail menu right in line with all the excitement taking place in the L.A. downtown mixology scene.
Mastro's
Steak, seafood, song, and schmoozing
246 North Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310/888.8782
2087 East Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362-2902
805/418.1811
Signature dish Bone-In Fillet, with a side of Gorgonzola Mac & Cheese and Lobster Mashed Potatoes.
The Sizzle Entourage's Jeremy "Ari Gold" Piven made the spot his second office during the series' run. CNN Money cited it as a key gathering place for "industry hotshots" in real life. Long before Mastro's made its way into the national pop culture conversation, however, it was recognized as one of L.A.'s prime spots for deal-making and swanky single professionals. Everything about it is "rich," from luxuriantly prepared steaks and sides to glamorous décor. The Thousand Oaks location brings uptown glamour to a rapidly growing business community.
Nick & Stef's
A "Grade A" primer on the best cuts from the U.S. and abroad, with a woman's touch.
330 South Hope St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213/680.0330
patinagroup.com/nickStef
Chef Megan Logan's Signature Dish "The signature dish of Nick + Stef's is, without a doubt, the 28-day dry-aged steaks--either Rib-eye or New York. They are both available with a variety of sauces such as Béarnaise, Creamy Maytag Blue Cheese and Creamy Horseradish."
The Sizzle Chef Logan and her team recently brought some spark and fire into the classic steakhouse mix with a successful series of educational Meat 101 seminars that gave steak connoisseurs a juicy opportunity to sample, compare, and learn about different cuts and aging techniques, as well as insight into perfect wine and side-dish pairings. This educational spin is sure to find its way into the vernacular of the servers, menu, and management dedicated to ensuring customers make informed decisions for their business luncheons and romantic nights out.
Ruth's Chris
A first-class ticket to New Orleans' Steakhouse sensation
369 East Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
626/583.8122
224 South Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310/859.8744
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd Suite 1360
Woodland Hills, CA
818/227.9505
Signature Dishes Steaks (seared to perfection at 1800 degrees and topped with fresh butter) along with Ruth's Signature Chopped Salad, Sweet Potato Casserole, and Barbecued Shrimp.
The Sizzle While every major city in the U.S. and several world capitals seem to be home to a branch of Ruth's Chris', you just can't dismiss it as another "chain" or "restaurant family." People love the New Orleans born-and-raised Ruth's Chris because it has been delivering a taste of America (and the American South in particular) since the 1960s. Better still, everybody's familiar with Ruth's Chris' food, its iconic American business success story, and the vision of Ruth Fertel, its motherly and charismatic founder. The formula ensures any occasion staged at a location will be a success. The restaurants offer off-site catering as well.
Saddle Peak Lodge
A hunt club worth joining
419 Cold Canyon Rd
Calabasas, CA 91302
818/222.3888
saddlepeaklodge.com
Executive Chef Christopher Kufek's favorite signature dish While the roasted elk tenderloin is a top seller, he's partial to the Rack of New Zealand lamb with Swiss chard, Neuske bacon, golden raisins, pequillo pepper and pommes aligot.
The Sizzle This Santa Monica Mountains-based hideaway is still sought out for its unmistakable hunting lodge setting, aglow with a blazing fireplace, antiques, and walls studded with stuffed game. The wine list is sturdy and features a Wine Spectator-award-winning list of intense red wines that can stand up to the powerful flavors and presentation of Chef Kufek's dishes. Also true to the early 20th-century setting is Mixologist/Sommelier Chris Barragan's selection classic Prohibition-era cocktails, as well as updates on many beloved cocktail favorites.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
For that New York steak of mind
445 North Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-4819
310/385.0640
Beverly Hills' Chef Amiro Cruz' favorite signature dish: The porterhouse cut for larger gatherings; the steaks are all dry-aged, and therefore, every thing's a winner.
The Sizzle Though the location is on Canon Drive, step inside and find yourself suddenly transplanted to Midtown Manhattan, thanks to a décor scheme that is classic New York City steakhouse. When you consider restaurateur Wolfgang Zwiener's professional origins—the legendary Peter Luger Steakhouse in Brooklyn—the sudden feeling you've traveled 3,000 miles in 30 seconds is no surprise. True to Wolfgang's origins, the menu follows suit with everything you'd expect in a New York City steakhouse. It's just the classics, but executed with upscale Manhattan finesse, down to a seductively basic ice cream sundae served in a soda shop glass.