Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-2938
Phone: (310) 276-2251
- Cross Street:
- Beverly Drive
- Hours:
- Daily 7am-2am
Editorial Review for Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel – by Dianne Molina
The Scene
Since opening its doors more than 60 years ago, the Beverly Hills Hotel--affectionately referred to as "The Pink Palace"--has remained an indisputable favorite among Hollywood royalty. Nestled inside the hotel, the Polo Lounge has played host to infamous Oscar parties and Hollywood players like Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor, Kevin Costner, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jennifer Lopez. The understated yet luxurious decor has changed little over the years, keeping its Old Hollywood glamour intact with velvet booths, French windows and signature fresh flowers at every turn. The quaint outdoor patio is more California casual and perfect for a relaxed night of exquisite cuisine, drinks and the inevitable star sighting. Just remember that a night like this comes with a hefty price tag. And reservations are a must, especially on Saturdays.
The Draw
Crowds of chic hipsters, sharp-looking industry moguls and designer-duds-wearing professionals all looking to redefine cool.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoReservations are not essential, but call ahead to request an outdoor booth.
User Reviews for Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel
04/27/2008 Posted by foody2thecore
Had I actually had to pay for this food, I would have been irate. It's bland, mediocre, wannabe trendy cuisine that is grossly over priced. Our table ran the gamut of the best their menu had to offer and I have to say it was devoid of any true culinary genius. . .and pretentious to boot. I don't get it - I know everyone loves this place but I'm here to tell you that THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES ON -- save your money.
Pros: Good Service
Cons: Not worth the hype.
08/26/2007 Posted by pinays
a group of friends went here for brunch. the polo lounbge offers a prix fixe meal with a bunch of choices for your appetizer, entree, dessert and a cocktail. for the appetizer, i had the crab cake. that was very tasty (not great, but pretty good). the outside had the nice semi-crunchy consistency and the inside was crabilicious. i tasted a friend's tuna tartare and i thought it was just ok. for the entree, i had the lobster risotto. again, i thought it was just ok, the lobster was nice but it was a tad bit overdone. i tried a friend's halibut and that was too salty and overcooked. the presentation was nice though. we did send it back and the place gladly gave us another option at no charge. so we had the french toast. that was good -- it had cranberries. for the dessert, i had the chocolate mousse with raspberries on top and raspberry sauce on the side. i did enjoy this one. there was also a side of vanilla ice cream on a small cup made entirely of chocolate. a friend's peach tart was ok -- but i am partial to chocolates. our cocktails were pretty tasty. i had the kir royale (they call it champagne kir) and tasted a friend's lemon drop. can't really go wrong with these. the service was good. when we had to send back the halibut, they were very apologetic and made sure that the replacement entree was ordered right away. the servers were friendly. no haughtiness here. the price is pretty ridiculous though. the cost per person is $48 without tax and tip. the servings are not big and the food, i think is just average.
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