Reviews The Restaurant At Hotel Bel-air

Transcending time and space, ultra American Luxury. Lush tropical garden setting with world class food and personal, loving service. A must-have every trip to LA!!! I highly recommend the club sandwich with fried egg, Benedict style, with Caesar salad. Pairs well with 3oz pore of Japanese SUNTORY Toki whisky over hand-cut square ice cubes in dazzling crystal glasses. L.J.B. Smith, DAVII

Impeccable service, a wonderful corner booth, a roaring fire on a cold winter’s night and OMG the food! An incredible veal chop and striped sea bass finished with a luscious chocolate soufflé and a table side visit by the Chef! Not too shabby a Birthday!

Spending my birthday celebration with my entire Family in this place made it extra special with amazing ambience, delicious food and excellent service. It's truly a memorable day for all of us. I love this place and will be back for more.

Experiential dining - I recommend the Chef's tasting menu. Memorable tasty dishes, beautifully presented, attentive service and look up - bound to see a celebrity.

Had a wonderful brunch, enjoyed the life music and delicious food.

I live the outdoor dining! Great place for a romantic dinner!

While visiting Los Angeles on our recent trip to the USA from Australia, we met with a friend from LA at your restaurant. Everything, the ambience, the food, and the service were excellent. We spent a very enjoyable afternoon.

We wanted the Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air to be something other than a nice hotel restaurant in a fancy hotel, but at the end of the day that is all it really is. The food was all good and presented well but $15-$20 per item overpriced which is hard to justify when the food isn’t incredibly special. Service was good but not the memorable service you expect at these price points. The ambience was great however and it was fun to walk around the resort afterwards. Do I feel like I need to rush back? No. Was it fine for what it was? Yes.

Good service & great food. They even have individual fans to bring to each table if you get warm. Also, check out the swans swimming in the pond.

Came here for a birthday and had a great dining experience. You eat on a covered outdoor patio. The food and drinks are definitely expensive, but you are paying for quality and the experience. I started off the night with Pepino’s Revenge for my drink which is their tequila special. It was a very refreshing alcoholic beverage with the cucumber and tequila working perfectly together. The swan ice cube was a nice touch as well. I split the cacio e pepe and california king salmon with my girlfriend. The cacio e pepe was good, but I have to say it was nothing to write home about. There wasn’t anything spectacular about it. The california king salmon on the other hand was absolutely phenomenal. Honestly some of the best salmon I’ve ever eaten. Very flavorful and just seemed so unbelievably fresh. I really enjoyed that dish and highly recommend it. This is a good spot to come for a special occasion, it’s in a beautiful area and if you don’t mind spending a little extra money I think it’s worth it.

We were handled with the utmost respect and care. The food was divine!! Was the perfect birthday treat!!

Excellent staff, nice atmosphere, good food, but why 4 🌟's? You better have a lot of $$$$ saved up before you order your food. My suggestion to Mr Puck is can you get some affordable items on the menu, please? I love everything but...

Updated Oct 2020 Came back here for another work dinner and had an excellent time. This is a really good option for celebrating a special occasion, trying to impress some clients, or just get some peace and quiet away from the city. The highlight of the meal was when Wolfgang Puck came to our table and shot the breeze not just once, but twice! He was super friendly and recommended the sea bass, crudo, and chocolate soufflé. The complimentary pretzel bread they give is nice and chewy, and there’s a sourdough option as well. To summarize my second visit: Pirates cove oysters - super fresh and I liked the spicy sauce that you could sprinkle on top. Cacio e Pepe with Maine Lobster: Pasta was perfectly chewy and coated in a peppery sauce. The lobster was tender and I really enjoyed this. Chocolate soufflé: Solid dessert choice; a bit on the smaller side but I liked the creme fraiche it came with on the side Cookies: We got half chocolate chip and half pumpkin (the seasonal flavor). There’s ~6 cookies to an order. Lots of chocolate in the cookie, and it was on the softer side rather than crunchy. Service was unobtrusive and prompt. It’s outdoor seating and masks are required whenever you’re not seated at the table. Cards are accepted or you can put it on your room tab. Definitely on the pricey side. Overall, a really great experience! Sept 2020 Classy hotel restaurant that’s currently offering outdoor dining service in covid. The staff is very diligent in ensuring everyone is wearing masks and there’s a ton of hand sanitizer. Came here for a small work dinner and it’s a good spot to have an intimate meal or to do some business. You may spot a few celebs since the hotel is a bit out of the way, and offers a good amount of privacy (we saw James Corden). The food was fresh and high quality. The complimentary bread was warm and I would recommend partaking in the seafood. The Santa Barbara uni was a standout and I liked the salsa that accompanied it. The oysters were also super fresh, and the prawns were standard. For the main course, I did split the wiener schnitzel (which is apparently a Wolfgang Puck classic) along with the summer truffle pasta that had handmade tagliatelle. The pasta was delicious and creamy, but the wiener schnitzel seemed like any other schnitzel (the only difference being that it’s made with veal). The sides included arugula, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, and some thinly sliced cucumber in a yogurt dill sauce that I liked. For dessert, the hazelnut chocolate bar is small so get a coupe to share. The creme fraiche gelato was delightful and the dessert itself reminds me of a Ferrero Roche with a light chocolate mousse inside. They have a fully stocked bar and they have some pretty good mocktail options. Service is prompt and professional. If you’re getting dropped off at the hotel entrance, just go straight down the hallway and up the stairs then turn right. Bathrooms are right next to the courtyard on the left hand side (the lighting in the ladies room is quite nice). Overall, it’s a good spot to feel like you’re leaving LA and indulging in a quiet meal.

My husband and I are vegan and we dined here this past Sunday, December 9. There were more than enough options for us on the menu and we ordered the following dishes: two of the Grilled Eggplant with Cauliflower Hummus entrée’s, one of the “Impossible Bolognese” pasta entrée’s, and Mango sorbet for dessert. Our server started us out with warm bread rolls with olive oil and vinegar and the chef surprised us with compliments of a Butternut Squash puree. I cannot stop DREAMING about how amazing that “Impossible Bolognese” was and I cannot wait to have it again *hopefully soon*! Impossible has partnered with a number of very good restaurants across the states and in LA, but this is the first time we experienced Impossible incorporated into an Italian pasta dish and it was soooooo delicious; it literally tasted just like traditional meat sauce. I highly recommend Julian as a server as he was not only very attentive, but a genuinely nice person, and very charismatic! :)

The food and ambiance here are absolutely amazing. The ambiance is stunning, the service is great and there is a fantastic wine selection here. The hotel grounds are gorgeous and fun to walk around before or after your meal. Come here for fantastic food and presentation!

Foods are just normal. But great service and ambience:)