WEST Restaurant & Lounge

(310) 481-7878

170 N Church Ln (405 Freeway)
Los Angeles, CA 90049 34.0746 -118.469

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Neighborhoods: Brentwood, West LA

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Hours:

Mon. - Fri.: 6:30am to 10:30pm, 11:30am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 11pm

Sat. - Sun.: 7:30am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 11pm, **Lounge: 10am to 12am

Price:

$$$

Last updated 6.23.11

Category:

Restaurants, Hotels & Motels

Payment Methods:

Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Brunch, View Dining, Date Spot

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Steakhouse, Italian

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About WEST Restaurant & Lounge

Featured Review

Martha Burr

Contributor

No, that's not the Capitol Records building you're looking at. Situated at the penthouse level of the Hotel Angeleno--that spiraling column of a building overlooking the 405 freeway--this darkly hued room is a genuine getaway in the city. So what if the lights are so low that you can barely read the menu? All you'll really want to see are the panoramic views from the floor-to-ceiling glass walls. (Those with vertigo, take heed: Better to opt for one of the cozy banquettes or tables along the interior walls than one of the window-grazing tables.) Unlike its previous incarnation as a steakhouse,…

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Parking:
Valet is $4 for two and a half hours.
The Extras:
While the restaurant is relatively quiet, the attached lounge is where things really get buzzing, especially on weekend nights once 9pm rolls around the DJ arrives. A special bar menu is available and live jazz happens on Monday nights.
ambiance
90.4800033569336% positive
  1. “the views and colors that come through are the best for any setting.”
  2. “(the latter whose nomenclature does not accurately depict the scene of that evening, please read) as well as the view that is Pavlovianly talked about at the mention of WEST, I found the perfect challenge.”
  3. “Or get a table with a beautiful view around sunset, but make reservations ahead of time for the a good spot.”
  4. “The bar was nice and the best views are from the lounge.”
  5. “It always had a fantastic view, now the food and service measures up to skyline.”
  6. “WEST, is an Italian steakhouse with the best view in Los Angeles.”
  7. “What a shame to have such a wonderful location and view of the city and then waste it away on below par service and average food.”
  8. “like the ambience at West.”
  9. “My boyfriend made reservations in advance and we were seated with a great view.”
  10. “am not a big fan of valet parking.”
  11. “It's very comfortable couch-type seating with a great view of the 405 and the city.”
  12. “The view is their best asset, food is mediocre at best, service slow.”
  13. “The place has a cool vibe, the decor is posh - and love the comfortable chairs.”
  14. “The atmosphere was nice and the food was good, but nothing to write home about.”
  15. “Sophisticated, swanky spot with gorgeous views of Brentwood, modern furniture, great atmosphere.”
  16. “I'm surprised that this place wasn't more crowded, and the fact that it wasn't made it a great atmosphere for my relatively large party.”
  17. “rude staff, good ambience, no lines”
  18. “It's a great place to meet for a drink at the nice bar with views out over the 405 & the city beyond from the top of the hotel.”
  19. “The view steals the show and the music was pleasant.”
  20. “don't mind spending $$$ if a place has good food or good atmosphere - this place has neither!”
  21. “That said, my date and I sat at the window and enjoyed the view.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The fondue dessert is particularly impressive and serves a whole table of people!”
  2. “highly recommend the fondue; it comes with both caramel and chocolate pots to dip the best selection of fruits, toasted marshmallows and brownies.”
  3. “Great food & Wine selection, the chef even came out and introduced himself and asked how were enjoying our meal, and recomended a fantastic dessert for us to try.”
drinks
78.13000202178955% positive
  1. “They seem to be doing you a favor by even bringing you the overpriced drinks.”
  2. “This second was an entirely different experience: good steaks, lots of nice touches (like the red wine dipping sauce), all kinds of tasty li'l treats (beef ravioli was memorable; some equally yummy things I couldn't fully identify).”
  3. “We started at the bar where the bartender was friendly and attentive.”
  4. “The bar was nice and the best views are from the lounge.”
  5. “Although the service was a bit slow - getting drinks, bread came with our entree's even after asking, the food was really good.”
  6. “seriously if you are a food lover and enjoy good restaurants and wine, don't come here!”
  7. “It's a great place to meet for a drink at the nice bar with views out over the 405 & the city beyond from the top of the hotel.”
  8. “recommend the Lychee Martini that is actually served with fresh lychees, or a raspberry champagne drink that is served with beautiful fresh berries.”
  9. “Our steaks were fantastic, the pear salad was surprisingly good (my wife's choice), very impressive wine list, and, what more can I say, everything was great.”
  10. “We thought we would give it a go and stop in for beautiful scene, drinks and apps last night”
  11. “Service was extremely slow with the food and the drinks.”
  12. “The service was slow, our waitress couldn't open a twist off wine bottle and had to go get help.”
  13. “The Maitre D was very attentive and reserved a space for about 15 friends to join us for cocktails.”
  14. “The service is great and the cocktails are unique and very tasty.”
  15. “Small but decent wine list and good assortment of cockails.”
  16. “on top of their incredible drink specials, they have a super friendly staff and to be at this place at sunset is just incredible.”
food quality
81.99999809265137% positive
  1. “Good food, slow service”
  2. “Great food & Wine selection, the chef even came out and introduced himself and asked how were enjoying our meal, and recomended a fantastic dessert for us to try.”
  3. “The fondue dessert is particularly impressive and serves a whole table of people!”
  4. “The atmosphere was nice and the food was good, but nothing to write home about.”
  5. “However, the food isn't always the best.”
  6. “The service is great and the cocktails are unique and very tasty.”
  7. “What a shame to have such a wonderful location and view of the city and then waste it away on below par service and average food.”
  8. “recommend the Lychee Martini that is actually served with fresh lychees, or a raspberry champagne drink that is served with beautiful fresh berries.”
  9. “The view is their best asset, food is mediocre at best, service slow.”
  10. “As a point of interest, I enjoy a meal through a website; to follow the hype, the ritz and most of all, the public?”
  11. “Although the service was a bit slow - getting drinks, bread came with our entree's even after asking, the food was really good.”
  12. “This second was an entirely different experience: good steaks, lots of nice touches (like the red wine dipping sauce), all kinds of tasty li'l treats (beef ravioli was memorable; some equally yummy things I couldn't fully identify).”
  13. “don't mind spending $$$ if a place has good food or good atmosphere - this place has neither!”
  14. “The food was ok, fancy presentation, but nothing great.”
  15. “Our steaks were fantastic, the pear salad was surprisingly good (my wife's choice), very impressive wine list, and, what more can I say, everything was great.”
  16. “seriously if you are a food lover and enjoy good restaurants and wine, don't come here!”
  17. “We had a terrible meal there a few weeks ago.”
  18. “We got the Tuna tartare appetizer, which was delicious.”
  19. “highly recommend the fondue; it comes with both caramel and chocolate pots to dip the best selection of fruits, toasted marshmallows and brownies.”
  20. “Service was extremely slow with the food and the drinks.”
  21. “The food portions were very small, the prices were exhorbitant, the food was poorly cooked and the service was terrible.”
  22. “We dine out a lot , and don't mind spending money on good food, but this was so bad.”
  23. “It always had a fantastic view, now the food and service measures up to skyline.”
  24. “thought all the food was tasty.”
  25. “Really an amazing soup and the lobster was perfection (no rubbery-ness here!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Great food & Wine selection, the chef even came out and introduced himself and asked how were enjoying our meal, and recomended a fantastic dessert for us to try.”
  2. “highly recommend the fondue; it comes with both caramel and chocolate pots to dip the best selection of fruits, toasted marshmallows and brownies.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “this is easily my new favorite restaurant and my husband is now dying to have dinner there simply because I can't shut up about the place.”
  2. “It's a great place to meet for a drink at the nice bar with views out over the 405 & the city beyond from the top of the hotel.”
  3. “don't mind spending $$$ if a place has good food or good atmosphere - this place has neither!”
service
64.28999900817871% positive
  1. “rude staff, good ambience, no lines”
  2. “do not recommend this restaurant if you expect anything close to good service!”
  3. “The service, however, is horrible.”
  4. “The incompetent waitress didn't bother even getting the plastic seal off the bottle.”
  5. “Although the service was a bit slow - getting drinks, bread came with our entree's even after asking, the food was really good.”
  6. “The service was amazing.”
  7. “The food portions were very small, the prices were exhorbitant, the food was poorly cooked and the service was terrible.”
  8. “It always had a fantastic view, now the food and service measures up to skyline.”
  9. “The service was slow, our waitress couldn't open a twist off wine bottle and had to go get help.”
  10. “What a shame to have such a wonderful location and view of the city and then waste it away on below par service and average food.”
  11. “The fondue dessert is particularly impressive and serves a whole table of people!”
  12. “Good food, slow service”
  13. “The service was not that great and I rarely comment about service.”
  14. “on top of their incredible drink specials, they have a super friendly staff and to be at this place at sunset is just incredible.”
  15. “We started at the bar where the bartender was friendly and attentive.”
  16. “Waitresses are slow and rude.”
  17. “Service was friendly and just good.”
  18. “The service is great and the cocktails are unique and very tasty.”
  19. “The Maitre D was very attentive and reserved a space for about 15 friends to join us for cocktails.”
  20. “The view is their best asset, food is mediocre at best, service slow.”
  21. “Our waiter was friendly, engaging, and made us feel like we while we dined there we would be taken care of.”
value
33.3299994468689% positive
  1. “They seem to be doing you a favor by even bringing you the overpriced drinks.”
  2. “We dine out a lot , and don't mind spending money on good food, but this was so bad.”
  3. “The food portions were very small, the prices were exhorbitant, the food was poorly cooked and the service was terrible.”
wait time
21.429998874664307% positive
  1. “Although the service was a bit slow - getting drinks, bread came with our entree's even after asking, the food was really good.”
  2. “Service was extremely slow with the food and the drinks.”
  3. “Waitresses are slow and rude.”
  4. “The service was slow, our waitress couldn't open a twist off wine bottle and had to go get help.”
  5. “Good food, slow service”
  6. “Rude - slow - snobby (but they have NOTHING to be snobby about!)”
  7. “The view is their best asset, food is mediocre at best, service slow.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/01/09

Warning: don't park here.

Contributor

Valets in LA are usually kinds rough on cars, but these guys scraped up the passenger-side pretty badly, and then refused to pay for it. They had me fill out a bunch of forms, but it ended up being just for show. Not the first time these guys have damaged cars, either. Bar is ok, but not worth it in the end. IF YOU DON'T WANT YOUR CAR DAMAGED, DON'T PARK HERE.

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/26/09

Will not return

by Fellars

We thought we would give it a go and stop in for beautiful scene, drinks and apps last night . The view steals the show and the music was pleasant. The loungs WAS NOT busy and after waiting nearly 15 minutes for service we finally ordered drinks and apps from the bar and had it delivered to our table. Our server disappeared, never to be seen again, so our desire for more drinks and apps went unsatisfied. Realizing that this lounge is more self service style wishing to be something more we chose to leave and spend our time and money elsewhere. What a shame to have such a wonderful location and view of the city and then waste it away on below par service and average food. We will most certainly not return or suggest this establishment as a place to visit.

  • Pros: Fabulous view
  • Cons: Customer Service, Food is Average at Best
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/14/09

Worse customer service I've ever experienced!

by Vaxelino

I took my girlfriend there for Valentine's and had the worst experience. First the hostess was rude when she didn't bother to greet, then she took us the a table where our table is squeezed between four other tables, we had to whisper so the couples next to us wouldn't hear us. Then we had the waiter approach us in about 10 minutes after we've sat down, after he brought our bread and butter, we had to wait an additional 15 minutes for the waiter to arrive again and take our dinner order when he was just standing around and checking out everyone, wtf? Then we had a different waiter to serve us but he was acting like a total dueshe if you know what i mean. So me and my gf got really angered and left the restaurant and complained to the manager about how its a simple formula for any business to succeed is customer service and how his restaurant employees are just a bunch of inconsiderate a-holes. Ive never walked out of a restaurant in my life so you can imagine how awful it was especially on Valentine's day. Only good thing about the place is its design, but its not the worth the hassle you will get from their pathetic service.

  • Pros: ambience
  • Cons: service, service, service
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/18/08

go here

by casualcat

i totally recommend this spot. on top of their incredible drink specials, they have a super friendly staff and to be at this place at sunset is just incredible. the views and colors that come through are the best for any setting. highly recommend this place as a date spot though.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/25/08

The best "I want to impress you" date restaurant

by Shopnmoka

Its hard to put into words how much I enjoy eating at West. The food and service is spectacular, the maitre de even manages to memorize your name. I highly recommend the fondue; it comes with both caramel and chocolate pots to dip the best selection of fruits, toasted marshmallows and brownies. Delicious!

The Details on WEST Restaurant & Lounge

Place Categories:

  • slow service
  • best view
  • good food
  • not recommend restaurant
  • great atmosphere
  • enjoy meal
  • slow waitresses
  • rude lines
  • comfortable chairs
  • great everything
  • great place
  • perfection amazing soup
  • nice bar
  • amazing lobster
  • good spot
  • very nice live sax player
  • attentive bartender
  • fantastic steaks
  • enjoy wine
  • very nice dj
  • overpriced drinks
  • unique experience
  • like ambience
  • fantastic fondue dessert
  • engaging waiter
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