| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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It's the perfect place for a romantic date, business, dinner party, whatever. ”
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this place has a great atmosphere, and a great selection of food! ”
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all in all I thought this was a great place, great service, great food good atmosphere. ”
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The atmosphere elegant casual but noisy. ”
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Great restaurant if you are in the mood for good atmosphere an a serious meal, specifically STEAK. ”
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great steak and side dishes (mashed potatoes and porterhouse fries especially ), delicious dessert, friendly service, cozy atmosphere, casual dining. ”
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The ambiance, however, is very romantic -- dim lighting, beautiful tablecloths, etc. ”
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on top of the delicious food, we had so much fun playing with the cotton candy cake, but of course, we did ate it after all. ”
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When you step into the Porterhouse, you are greeted by friendly smiles, and the first thing you notice is the positive, warm, energetic, atmosphere! ”
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You cannot go to most chain restaurants for this, and even if you could, you would not get the quality of food, great atmosphere or terrific service. ”
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Service throughout the evening was attentive but not constant, and the atmosphere is nice, as well. ”
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Porterhouse Bistro is a nice romantic restaurant. ”
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This place not only has excellent food, stellar service, but it is also an incredible value and fun. ”
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The ambience is great and it's a great place to take a date, but if I'm going to spend at least $80.00 on two people - I'd rather spend an extra $20.00 and get a mouth wathering piece of meat. ”
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Our table was very lovely, with a great view of wilshier blvd. the bread and the spreads were very tasty, and our server was so charming and cute! ”
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Nice decor, confortable chairs. ”
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But the best part, was when Chad brought out the Cotton Candy lantern tower (for lack of a better word), which was fun, beautiful and yes yummy! ”
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The restaurant's decor is elegant, atmosphere is relaxed. ”
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The appetizers were a little bit small but we had a quiet romantic evening in this restaurant. ”
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The atmosphere is very nice, as well. ”
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| dessert |
96.66999816894531% positive |
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would recommend the porterhouse for 2 and the cream corn and grilled onions for side. ”
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We ended our meal with the Chocolate Lava Cake, which oozes warm chocolate as you cut into it. ”
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Four dinners, eight cocktails, salad, great steak, wonderful sides, desert, champagne - under $200. ”
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The desserts were very good, the Lava Chocolate cake, recommended by the server was particlularily good. ”
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on top of the delicious food, we had so much fun playing with the cotton candy cake, but of course, we did ate it after all. ”
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great steak and side dishes (mashed potatoes and porterhouse fries especially ), delicious dessert, friendly service, cozy atmosphere, casual dining. ”
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Frankly, the price is wonderful for a dinner including an appetizer, the main course, 3 drinks, and a dessert! ”
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Given I am a huge dessert fan and probably more critical than I should be, I really thought dessert was horrible. ”
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Everything was good from the bread to the dessert. ”
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We ordered the prix fixe porterhouse dinner for two, and greatly enjoyed our tapenades, salads, steak, fries, and desserts (including the cotton candy!) ”
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Dessert was also delish, we had the Chocolate Molton Cake and an apple tart, both served with Vanilla ice cream. ”
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also enjoyed the creme brulee desert greatly. ”
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The Prix Fixe Menu at the Porterhouse is a real experience; warm bread with roasted garlic and bruscetta, a delicious salad or amazing onion soup, a tremendous steak, a tasty dessert AND two glasses of wine. ”
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alcoholic or soft drink), a yummy dessert, plus a huge beehive of complimentary cotton candy (a successful nostalgic touch) for $29.95? ”
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They seem like they specialize in desert, which was amazing and so were the appetizers. ”
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| drinks |
92.15999603271484% positive |
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alcoholic or soft drink), a yummy dessert, plus a huge beehive of complimentary cotton candy (a successful nostalgic touch) for $29.95? ”
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Good wine selection, wait staff is very helpful. ”
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Four dinners, eight cocktails, salad, great steak, wonderful sides, desert, champagne - under $200. ”
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Their appetizers are delicious, the porterhouse is cooked just the way you like it, and their bar is terrific. ”
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We had a 4 course meal with 2 cocktails EACH (thier creme brulee is the best I've had!) ”
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incredible steakhouse, not an exstensive menu but hight quality, very kid friendly, exellent wines great service. ”
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By the way, the water is great and compliments the meal so dont load up on cokes or ice tea. ”
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Overall, the food, service, good drinks all come into play. ”
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We were served immediately after we were seated-our server took our drink order answered questions about the menu and recommended a bottle of wine. ”
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The prices are great, and the wine sele. ”
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two drinks (full bar! ”
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Also excellent drinks, I ordered one of their specialty cocktails called "the smashley" was one of the best drinks I've ever had, refreshing and tasty. ”
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The service was very attentive (thank you Chad), the drinks & wine were good, the Onion soup was perfect (not too salty like so many others), and the Porterhouse steak was delicious and presented beautifully, with the filet minon on one side and the new y ”
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The house red wines were surprisingly good, and all the portions were very reasonable. ”
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Our server was very attentive, our drinks were great ( I had the peach martini. ”
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Frankly, the price is wonderful for a dinner including an appetizer, the main course, 3 drinks, and a dessert! ”
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The Prix Fixe Menu at the Porterhouse is a real experience; warm bread with roasted garlic and bruscetta, a delicious salad or amazing onion soup, a tremendous steak, a tasty dessert AND two glasses of wine. ”
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| food quality |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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The bread is also outstanding. ”
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Great steaks, great service, and good value. ”
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Great bread enhanced by the various dipping sauces: excellent house-made olive tapanade, loved the roasted whole garlic for spreading. ”
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Not the best steak house in Los Angeles, but it's more value for your buck. ”
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Cooking quality beef is an art form as many a poor tasting steak that started with a "prime grade" label will attest. ”
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The salad was not fresh and tasted stale, as if it had been swimming in dressing for a while and sitting out. ”
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The rib-eye steak has long been my favorite cut of meat for it's great flavor and texture but if everyone served steak the way Porterhouse Bistro does I would quickly change my mind. ”
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Our table was very lovely, with a great view of wilshier blvd. the bread and the spreads were very tasty, and our server was so charming and cute! ”
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The food was great. ”
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The food came shortly afterwards and the quality was very good. ”
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Overall, the food, service, good drinks all come into play. ”
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on top of the delicious food, we had so much fun playing with the cotton candy cake, but of course, we did ate it after all. ”
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Definitely the best restaurant in terms of food, value, and service for groups. ”
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Finally seated at 7:30 for a 7 reservation, however they do not rush you at all once seated, the $9 salad is not even good fertilizer, the $7 french fries are superb and a must. ”
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their prix-fixe menu is very reasonably priced and every dinner ends with a beautiful and delicious cotton candy concotion around a glowing candle. ”
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Steaks were perfectly cooked and the porterhouse was delicious. ”
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But the best part, was when Chad brought out the Cotton Candy lantern tower (for lack of a better word), which was fun, beautiful and yes yummy! ”
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Everything was good from the bread to the dessert. ”
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Great restaurant if you are in the mood for good atmosphere an a serious meal, specifically STEAK. ”
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It was the best steak I've had in LA...and believe me, I've had many. ”
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The steak here is delicious. ”
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The "bruschetta" and tapenade accompanying the bread were lackluster - no fresh basil in the former, only black olives (not kalamatas) in the latter. ”
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One of our staff had a steak that was too well done and the waitress took it back witout hesiation and amazingly came back with a perfect med-rare steak within 1 minute. ”
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read the reviews on Citysearch and was expecting some decent food. ”
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Their appetizers are delicious, the porterhouse is cooked just the way you like it, and their bar is terrific. ”
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AVOID unless you are looking for mediocre food! ”
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My wife and I both ordered the ribeye steaks and we were very disappointed. ”
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Great meal, great value! ”
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the steaks are great! ”
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The Porterhouse Bistro serves the most incredible steak I have ever had and the fixed price menu is one of the best deals in LA. ”
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where in l.a. can you get an appetizer, salad (not just the romaine or iceburg), gorgeous & delicious meat with two sides (the french fries are great!) ”
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The steak are great. ”
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best steak in LA ”
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great steak and side dishes (mashed potatoes and porterhouse fries especially ), delicious dessert, friendly service, cozy atmosphere, casual dining. ”
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We ended our meal with the Chocolate Lava Cake, which oozes warm chocolate as you cut into it. ”
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The Porterhouse we shared was what ruined the evening - thi steak was not a good cut and was not even close to cooked to order (med rare). ”
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But the food is excellent. ”
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Four dinners, eight cocktails, salad, great steak, wonderful sides, desert, champagne - under $200. ”
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By the way, the water is great and compliments the meal so dont load up on cokes or ice tea. ”
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One of the more reasonable steak houses. ”
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Three course meal at only $40/person on weekends, and very tasty meal at that. ”
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all in all I thought this was a great place, great service, great food good atmosphere. ”
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Great meal at a very reasonable price ”
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The side dishes were good, but the quantity for steak house standards were small. ”
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The steak was juicy, the portions plentiful, and the service was friendly. ”
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The steaks are great too! ”
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They also have a good variety of things other than steak - e.g., lamb, fish, chicken, etc. ”
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The onion soup was amazing, and the porterhouse steak is to die for! ”
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We were seated as soon as we came in and the food was DELICIOUS. ”
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You cannot go to most chain restaurants for this, and even if you could, you would not get the quality of food, great atmosphere or terrific service. ”
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Sides were also tasty: nice touch of nutmeg in the creamed corn, fries were awesome and garlic mashed potatoes not too garlicky (I skipped tasting the steamed brocoli - not a fan). ”
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Great value, the food is always delicious, the service has always been great. ”
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We did enjoy the onion soup. ”
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My meal was superb, everything was well prepared. ”
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Once we were seated though we sat for about 10 minutes as we watched the servers walk around us, then finally we received some bread and 4 good spreads. ”
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Excellent steak, friendly staff ”
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this place has a great atmosphere, and a great selection of food! ”
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have been sitting on the fence because I have to admit that the food here is pretty good. ”
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It was literally one of the worst steaks I have ever had. ”
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According to some reviews the food was good but the service so-so. ”
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It is one of the best places on the West Coast for a nice slab of meat. ”
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Oh and their fries is absolutely fabulous. ”
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also enjoyed the creme brulee desert greatly. ”
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If you are looking for a decent non-chain steak dinner in pleasant environment, we recommend this restaurant. ”
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This place not only has excellent food, stellar service, but it is also an incredible value and fun. ”
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The ambience is great and it's a great place to take a date, but if I'm going to spend at least $80.00 on two people - I'd rather spend an extra $20.00 and get a mouth wathering piece of meat. ”
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Service is great, food has always been exactly as ordered, and tasted great! ”
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The steak was good, although not exceptional. ”
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We ordered the prix fixe porterhouse dinner for two, and greatly enjoyed our tapenades, salads, steak, fries, and desserts (including the cotton candy!) ”
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The steak was very good and prepared perfectly. ”
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Great food. ”
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The service was very attentive (thank you Chad), the drinks & wine were good, the Onion soup was perfect (not too salty like so many others), and the Porterhouse steak was delicious and presented beautifully, with the filet minon on one side and the new y ”
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The Prix Fixe Menu at the Porterhouse is a real experience; warm bread with roasted garlic and bruscetta, a delicious salad or amazing onion soup, a tremendous steak, a tasty dessert AND two glasses of wine. ”
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Also excellent drinks, I ordered one of their specialty cocktails called "the smashley" was one of the best drinks I've ever had, refreshing and tasty. ”
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We had a 4 course meal with 2 cocktails EACH (thier creme brulee is the best I've had!) ”
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alcoholic or soft drink), a yummy dessert, plus a huge beehive of complimentary cotton candy (a successful nostalgic touch) for $29.95? ”
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Good beef does not have to be so seasoned that any flavor the meat might have is obscured by pepper and god knows what. ”
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If you're looking for inexpensive this is not your place, but if you want a great steak you will not find better. ”
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Love their Porterhouse streak, their house sauce is great. ”
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Best steak in LA by far! ”
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The food was fantastic. ”
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although the other reviews say the fries are good, i personally recommend their sauteed mushrooms more. ”
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| menu variety |
96.66999816894531% positive |
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The Porterhouse Bistro serves the most incredible steak I have ever had and the fixed price menu is one of the best deals in LA. ”
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Good wine selection, wait staff is very helpful. ”
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this place has a great atmosphere, and a great selection of food! ”
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They also have a good variety of things other than steak - e.g., lamb, fish, chicken, etc. ”
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their prix-fixe menu is very reasonably priced and every dinner ends with a beautiful and delicious cotton candy concotion around a glowing candle. ”
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From the friendly lilt the took my reservation and greeted me by my first name to the sweet waitress (Silvie) to the great Prix Fixe menu - 4 courses for $37.50? ”
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The prix fixe menu is wonderful! ”
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We were served immediately after we were seated-our server took our drink order answered questions about the menu and recommended a bottle of wine. ”
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incredible steakhouse, not an exstensive menu but hight quality, very kid friendly, exellent wines great service. ”
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Our waitress (one for the entire group) was attentive and patient as she explained the menu 15 times. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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the best date place - first class experience at a ridiculously low price. ”
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Great value, great restaurant! ”
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the service has been great each time i have frequented this place. ”
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all in all I thought this was a great place, great service, great food good atmosphere. ”
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The ambience is great and it's a great place to take a date, but if I'm going to spend at least $80.00 on two people - I'd rather spend an extra $20.00 and get a mouth wathering piece of meat. ”
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not only a great restaurant but a really good price. ”
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This is great place to try at least once for the great value for the prixe fixe at $40. ”
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Porterhouse Bistro is a nice romantic restaurant. ”
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This is a great place for a family gathering, we are planning my father-in-law's 80th birthday here in the private room and also a great place to bring out of town guests. ”
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This is the best restaurant in Los Angeles, you will not be disappointed. ”
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Definitely the best restaurant in terms of food, value, and service for groups. ”
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Seems like this would be a great place for a first date for a great dining experience without breaking the bank. ”
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great place for a special occassion or a date. ”
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| service |
92.95999526977539% positive |
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You cannot go to most chain restaurants for this, and even if you could, you would not get the quality of food, great atmosphere or terrific service. ”
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According to some reviews the food was good but the service so-so. ”
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Great steaks, great service, and good value. ”
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Great value, the food is always delicious, the service has always been great. ”
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Once we were seated though we sat for about 10 minutes as we watched the servers walk around us, then finally we received some bread and 4 good spreads. ”
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The steak was juicy, the portions plentiful, and the service was friendly. ”
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The ambience is great and it's a great place to take a date, but if I'm going to spend at least $80.00 on two people - I'd rather spend an extra $20.00 and get a mouth wathering piece of meat. ”
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Oh, and the service was really good also. ”
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The Prix Fixe Menu was superb and service excellent. ”
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no wonder the staff is so friendly - i'm pretty sure the diners overtip to compensate. ”
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great steak and side dishes (mashed potatoes and porterhouse fries especially ), delicious dessert, friendly service, cozy atmosphere, casual dining. ”
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Every waitress we've ever had at this place has been sassy, abrupt and just don't know how to provide decent service. ”
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Food is decent, service is good, and it's cheap. ”
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Definitely the best restaurant in terms of food, value, and service for groups. ”
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One of our staff had a steak that was too well done and the waitress took it back witout hesiation and amazingly came back with a perfect med-rare steak within 1 minute. ”
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Service was not perfect but friendly and somewhat attentive. ”
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incredible steakhouse, not an exstensive menu but hight quality, very kid friendly, exellent wines great service. ”
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Reservation was late, granted, 8:45 p.m. Upon entering we were greeted promptly and the gentleman was great, very attentive. ”
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Good wine selection, wait staff is very helpful. ”
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When you step into the Porterhouse, you are greeted by friendly smiles, and the first thing you notice is the positive, warm, energetic, atmosphere! ”
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Our server was very attentive, our drinks were great ( I had the peach martini. ”
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The service, from Maitre 'D to server to bus boy, is exceptionally friendly and efficient. ”
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The desserts were very good, the Lava Chocolate cake, recommended by the server was particlularily good. ”
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Our server was great and she really was on top of everything before we even had to ask. ”
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Terrible service. ”
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David the manager was very charming and seemed genuinely interested in our comments. ”
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However, the service was always very friendly, so this isn't much to complain about. ”
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The service was very attentive (thank you Chad), the drinks & wine were good, the Onion soup was perfect (not too salty like so many others), and the Porterhouse steak was delicious and presented beautifully, with the filet minon on one side and the new y ”
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Service throughout the evening was attentive but not constant, and the atmosphere is nice, as well. ”
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We were served immediately after we were seated-our server took our drink order answered questions about the menu and recommended a bottle of wine. ”
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all in all I thought this was a great place, great service, great food good atmosphere. ”
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Our table was very lovely, with a great view of wilshier blvd. the bread and the spreads were very tasty, and our server was so charming and cute! ”
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The service was friendly, prompt, efficient, and, again, energetic. ”
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From the friendly lilt the took my reservation and greeted me by my first name to the sweet waitress (Silvie) to the great Prix Fixe menu - 4 courses for $37.50? ”
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Other places are polite and lingering nearby to clear a plate, but here you have the opportunity to see that these people have personalities! ”
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Our waitress (one for the entire group) was attentive and patient as she explained the menu 15 times. ”
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the service has been great each time i have frequented this place. ”
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Upon arriving i was greeted by a very friendly host. ”
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Excellent steak, friendly staff ”
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Since the $10 corkerage is so reasonable, I brought many bottles of bubbly, white and reds and the staff managed and served them impeccably. ”
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The waiters were very attentive and amiable. ”
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The wait staff is very professional and knowledgeable. ”
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Overall, the food, service, good drinks all come into play. ”
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We also had a really cool and attentive waiter. ”
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This place not only has excellent food, stellar service, but it is also an incredible value and fun. ”
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| value |
94.13999557495117% positive |
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This place not only has excellent food, stellar service, but it is also an incredible value and fun. ”
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the best date place - first class experience at a ridiculously low price. ”
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Not the best steak house in Los Angeles, but it's more value for your buck. ”
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Without question the Porterhouse Bistro's Prix Fixe is the best value in Beverly Hills, and probably in Los Angeles. ”
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Good value. ”
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The steak was juicy, the portions plentiful, and the service was friendly. ”
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Definitely the best restaurant in terms of food, value, and service for groups. ”
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alcoholic or soft drink), a yummy dessert, plus a huge beehive of complimentary cotton candy (a successful nostalgic touch) for $29.95? ”
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The house red wines were surprisingly good, and all the portions were very reasonable. ”
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This is great place to try at least once for the great value for the prixe fixe at $40. ”
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Given I am a huge dessert fan and probably more critical than I should be, I really thought dessert was horrible. ”
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Please try the prix fixe deals, it's the best deals ever. ”
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The Porterhouse Bistro serves the most incredible steak I have ever had and the fixed price menu is one of the best deals in LA. ”
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Great value, the food is always delicious, the service has always been great. ”
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Best value in Los Angeles - $40 prixe fix including 2 alcoholic bevs. ”
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Great steaks, great service, and good value. ”
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recommend this place if you are in the area and in the mood for something not too expensive and at a great value. ”
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Frankly, the price is wonderful for a dinner including an appetizer, the main course, 3 drinks, and a dessert! ”
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Food is decent, service is good, and it's cheap. ”
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Its low-key, not pretentious or overpriced like Wolfgang's on Canon or stuffy like Ruth Chris' (although I like the filet there too). ”
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The prices are great, and the wine sele. ”
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Complements of the house is a huge pile of cotton candy (flavors vary), but this shouldn't keep you from trying the brownie they have. ”
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not only a great restaurant but a really good price. ”
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Great meal, great value! ”
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highly recommend this fine establishment to anyone tired of the too pricey, too full of themselves places that give half the quality for twice the price. ”
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If you're looking for inexpensive this is not your place, but if you want a great steak you will not find better. ”
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Good value ”
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Great meal at a very reasonable price ”
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Great value, great restaurant! ”
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| wait time |
75.0% positive |
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One of our staff had a steak that was too well done and the waitress took it back witout hesiation and amazingly came back with a perfect med-rare steak within 1 minute. ”
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The rib-eye steak has long been my favorite cut of meat for it's great flavor and texture but if everyone served steak the way Porterhouse Bistro does I would quickly change my mind. ”
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Service was sorta slow and rushed. ”
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Once we were seated though we sat for about 10 minutes as we watched the servers walk around us, then finally we received some bread and 4 good spreads. ”
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