Grill on the Alley
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-0615
Phone: (310) 276-0615
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Wilshire Boulevard
- Best of Citysearch:
- Power Lunch 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11, Sun 4pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Grill on the Alley – by Lilla Zuckerman
The Scene
If Hollywood had a lunchroom, this is it. Agents in suits butter up clients, producers talk weekend box office, and everyone covets the oversized green booths in the center of the room. The decor is classic American, with mirrored walls and large mod chandeliers hanging from the parquet ceiling. The professional service staff is seamless.
The Food
The kitchen consistently doles out traditional comfort food served simply--and plenty of it. The heaping crab cocktail is a refreshing starter, as is the cobb salad with cool veggies and crisp bacon. Although few stray from the nicely charred New York steak, there are other gems to be found on the menu. Braised short ribs are falling-off-the-bone tender, and the chicken potpie is the size of an actual pie, filled with decadent cream and huge chunks of meat. Decadent favorites like the hot fudge sundae and towering strawberry shortcake are available for dessert.
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Insider Tips
ParkingValet for free up the street at Via Rodeo, on Dayton Way, just past Rodeo Drive. The entrance is on the right.
Know Before You GoCall a day ahead of time and order the secret fried chicken, which is not listed on the menu and must be requested prior to your arrival.
Save MoneyThe massive appetizers and entrees are big enough to share--split a steak and salad with a friend.
User Reviews for Grill on the Alley
10/19/2006 Posted by brandote
So yes, everyone loves the Grill, evidently so because at lunch the place is packed. The room is an interesting mix of old-timer regulars who seem to know all of the staff, housewives on a break from shopping, and snarky little junior agents with bluetooth headsets lodged in their ears. The menu is comprehensive and straightforward. It's flat out classic American cuisine, so don't expect anything with a ponzu or chimichurri sauce. The waiters seem to have been working there forever. They are to-the-point and efficient. Don't eat here if you want to be coddled by some obseqious aspiring actor with a fake european accent. It gets very crowded and loud, but it doesn't feel too rushed. Just go and enjoy the food.
Pros: food, service
Cons: crowded, loud, parking is a disaster
04/17/2006 Posted by ragazzaitaliana
Every time I've been here the service has been incredible and the food fantastic. Most times the wait is very short and we are seated promptly. Favorite dish is the 'John Dory fish'...WOW! It's a thick white firm fish with lots of flavor.The delicate sauce over the fish, the sides that come with it, compliment it so well. The service has always been wonderful and attentive although not the fastest, but the food is worth the wait. The desserts are not a disappointment either, but usually too full to indulge. The portions are decent, and it's a great place to go with a group. However it's a little tight in the dining room and you could feel cramped. The prices are nothing out of the ordinary in Beverly Hills. On a side note: The last time I was there I saw David Schwimmer.
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