Nick & Stef's Steakhouse
(213) 680-0330
330 S Hope St
Los Angeles,
CA
90071
34.053
-118.2524
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central LA, New Downtown
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The Scene
The golden-hued dining room is architecturally modern, at once elegant and unfussy, with plush booths and rich lighting. Lunch attracts attorneys and MBA-types. At dinner, the crowd widens to include those on their way to Staples Center, and couples enjoying pre-theater meals or romantic dates. Beef is dry aged on-site, and patrons linger at the glass-walled "aging chamber," which showcases marbled slabs of prime and certified Angus. A spacious patio hosts lively weekday happy hours.
The Food
Prime rib, steaks and chops dominate the menu, naturally. Bearnaise sauce is straightforward, while the "world of mustards" topping provides a zippy, tangy complement to the beef. The Kurobuta pork short ribs are a Japanese delicacy, distinctively moist, with a rich, sweet taste. In addition to traditional steakhouse side dishes, a la carte highlights include lemony baked artichokes, vanilla-tinged sweet potatoes topped with candied pecans, and aged white-cheddar mac and cheese.
User Reviews
snax5
February 27, 2009
We went here on Valentine's Day expecting something extra special. Have definitely had a great steak here before. The steak was good, but all I can remember is the awful, awful lobster salad. The lobster smelled like death, and it didn't taste much better. I had no choice but to send it back. The staff had no problem taking the lobster salad back and substituted the soup that was definitely nothing special. The lobster was so terrible that my appetite was permanently ruined for the night. Not exactly the experience you're looking for on Valentine's Day. I'm shocked that a restaurant I used to have a lot of respect for would send lobster out that was spoiled. Another member of our party didn't think the steak lived up to previous experiences at the restaurant. It almost seemed like they prepared everything in advance because of the prix fixe menu and didn't bother to give the dishes much attention after that. The staff seemed very unseasoned, as well. I will not go back.
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tyro1
February 01, 2009
i am a food lover. i enjoy a great steak, and nick and stef's is far from that. granted, i did not order their "signature" steaks (they like to rave about their ribeye and new york), i had a sirloin but and it was VERY dissapointing. even their appetizers and dessert were "average" at best, so i will not be back to try their more famous steaks. a big let down. only reason i didnt give them 1 star only is because the food is about a 2 star. but relative to the price, they probably deserved a 1 star.
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txwno
July 21, 2008
I'm a big steakhouse fan and try them all. I'm a big man and love big steaks. We started our night in the bar which was crowded and fun. We moved into a dining room which was straight out of the 70's. So were the waiters uniforms. It took forever for the bottle of wine we ordered to show up. Considering the high price of the wine list, you think they would give great wine service. I found from the table next to us that you can bring your own wine in free of charge. If I return I will do that. The entire service staff looks to be going through the motions. If I were working in a dated space, I would be depressed too. One manager came by and visited with us but seemed distracted when we questioned him on the menu. On a good note is that the kitchen seems to be running quite a bit better. The food was delicious (side items are very expensive and small portions though). The coffee was slightly better than my hotel room when I travel. My pick for downtown will probably be Mortons for the show and the classic design.
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When to Go:
Weekday happy hour, 3pm-7:30pm, offers a separate menu, which includes jerk pork, buffalo wings and hummus platter. Dinner menu items can also be ordered in the bar.
Parking:
The restaurant validates for the Wells Fargo Center garage on Hope Street. There's a $7 lunchtime flat rate for two hours; after 4pm, the first three hours are free with a maximum of $5.
Save Time:
Complimentary evening shuttle service is provided to the Music Center and Staples Center.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Travelers Check, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Quiet, View Dining, Private Rooms, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Outdoor Dining, Theater District Dining, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
