Simon
(310) 278-5444
8555 Beverly Blvd
(at La Cienega Boulevard)
Los Angeles,
CA
90048
34.0762
-118.3778
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Beverly Center
Hours:
Daily 6:30am-11pm
Price:
$$$$
Parking:
Valet
Last updated 4.27.09
What People Are Saying About Simon
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
In Short
Building on the energy of his Vegas hot spot, Kerry Simon has created a sophisticated room dramatically balancing minimalism with soul. Red glass and steel lamps glow off neutral tones as wood screens separate tables and booths. An open-kitchen theater adds to the spectacle. Hotel families enliven early evenings and the hipster crowd takes over as the night goes on. The menu focuses on American cuisine with West Coast accents of Asian and Mediterranean flavors--and a nod to comfort food. Silky bluefin tuna tartare comes infused with fragrant lemongrass oil, while thin-shaved filet mignon carpaccio tops a crusty pizza with arugula, bleu cheese and truffle oil. Homemade ricotta dumplings are subtly seasoned with tarragon, and the 20-ounce cowboy rib-eye is aged and seasoned. Desserts offer a sly rock n' roll kitsch--the "junk food sampler" features cupcakes, pink snoballs, cotton candy, milkshake and warm cookies.
User Reviews
taconess
April 29, 2009
I highly recommend Simon Restaurant to everyone. Its a gorgeous ambiance with great food, cocktails, and attentive employees. I have no complaints about this place as the few times I've dinned there have always been quite pleasant.
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Thalou
August 21, 2008
I'm a French person so you can imagine How "cuisine" and gastronomy are significant for me.... Since my childhood my quoit is used to the most refined meals. And each time I go to the Simon's restaurant, it's a real enjoyment... like exactly when I was a child and I knew I would eat some marvellous pastries "Clafoutis aux cerises" or others "pate en croute" to my grand-mother's place. I can only highly recommand that restaurant with very sure values in terms of food and creativity like we can find in a convivial family with a very modern touch and inventiveness in plus in a very beautiful interior design which helps you to feel different... to feel ready to enjoy every moments of your stay at the SImon La Restaurant!!!!! I love the terrace Socosy and Sozen in the middle of Los Angeles........
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Buster0102
June 30, 2008
I went here with some friends for lunch to check it out. We made a reservation but had to wait about 10 minutes until they would seat us. Once we finally sat and got our menus, it took the waiter another 10 - 15 minutes for him to come back and take our order. We thought this was odd considering they weren't busy but figured the food would make up for it. Finally we ordered food and had to wait another 20 minutes for our appetizers to show up. Once we started eating, our meals came out immediately following. Clearly their timing was off which was annoying, considering how much money we were paying and how much food we had ordered!! For lunch, we shared pizza, salad, tuna, chicken, etc. Basically a sampling of the entire menu. the food was so OVERRATED! the pizza was like Papa Johns, the chicken was so buttery and greasy that we felt greasy after we ate it. the salad and tuna was OK but nothing to recommend. We also got the sampler dessert. I had heard people raving about the cotton candy and the rice krispies treats but we found it nothing special. Cotton candy at a carnival is better!! Granted, it was cool they had it, but really - at my age (30ish), why the heck would I want to eat cotton candy anyway? I don't get it. Finally it was time to get the check - which had mistakes on it. They charged us for two drinks that we didn't order! I guess they got our checks mixed up but it was the icing on the cake for us. Bad service, nasty, greasy food - Overall, it wasn't a great experience and I know my friends and I won't return! It's NOT WORTH IT!
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Look Good:
Enjoy dinner at Simon and you'll get expedited entry into the hip adjacent Stone Rose Lounge, unless there's a private party.
Parking:
To save cash, skip the valet, and go across the street at the Beverly Center, which is $1 for three hours. Park in the north end of the lot.
What to Drink:
The expansive wine list features a large selection of French and California wines, with a dozen carefully selected reds and whites by the glass. The servers are helpful with pairing suggestions.
Look Good:
Enjoy dinner at Simon and you'll get expedited entry into the adjacent Stone Rose Lounge, unless there's a private party.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Hotel Restaurants, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Bar Scene
Notable Chef:
Kerry Simon
