Beacon
Culver City, CA 90034
Phone: (310) 838-7500
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Washington Boulevard
- Hours:
- Mon 11:30am-2pm, Tue-Sat 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-close, Sun 5:30pm-close
Message from Beacon
Voted one of LA's top 25 Restaurants- LA Magazine
- Outdoor patio
- Prix Fixe Monday Lunch
- Catering and Private events
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Editorial Review for Beacon – by Tara de Lis
The Scene
Nestled under the Beacon Laundry marquee in the Helms Bakery complex, this Zen-modern eatery is small, yet airy. Rows of park bench-like banquettes snake around the perimeter, and the exposed kitchen faces the dining room. Concrete walls are affixed with warm fabric-covered wood lanterns; white sconces dangle from the ceiling. Knowledgeable waiters and vigilant attendants cater to locals, foodies and patrons from the adjacent Jazz Bakery.
The Food
Chef Kazuto Matsusaka prepares Pan-Asian fusion at neighborhood prices. Oysters are pearly and plump inside and fried crispy outside. Soft-crusted ahi pizza, a more curious appetizer, is conservatively coated with zesty wasabi mayonnaise and topped with tartare-like tuna. For entrees, miso-marinated black cod is delightfully delicate, and wild salmon is enlivened by tangy red-onion chutney. Desserts are more reserved: Ideal in texture, coconut rice and mango brulee tastes similar to a rice pudding, and lychee ice sundae is simply refreshing.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThere's no restroom inside the restaurant. You'll have to walk outside to an annexed building.
Where to SitThere are two separate smoking and nonsmoking patios. Inside, avoid the lone two-top in the middle of the room, as well as Table 20, which catches drafts when the doors open.
What to DrinkThe wine list offers Asian-food friendly by-the-glass selections, like the well-balanced Australian Redbank pinot gris. Corkage is $12.
User Reviews for Beacon
02/16/2008 Posted by joclee
I saw the review of Beacon in the Los Angeles Magazine and was excited to try it out. I made a reservation and when we were seated at a table uncomfortably close to another couple, we asked to sit at the bar. We soon realized that the bar was a place where the waiters gathered to chit chat about how much they had made that night and how much they were required to tip out the sushi chef. It was as if they didn't think that those dining at the bar could hear everything they were saying. The dining experience was ruined by this atmosphere. Plus, the food was mediocre.
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
12/30/2007 Posted by tmigs
My wife and I come here about once a month and are always glad we came back. The short-ribs are really good and the appetizers are decent. The seabass is good if you like asian style fish with a hint of sweetness. And they have nice service as well. Overall it is a nice night out at a very reasonable price. Note: I would recommend making reservations to make sure you are seated promptly.
Pros: Great short-ribs
Cons: Make reservations
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