| ambiance |
92.30999946594238% positive |
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The volume is loud, the crowd beautiful, and the decor simple but classy. ”
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The longevity of this place is definitive due to the polite and knowledgeable wait staff, the classy (but not stuffy) fine dining atmosphere, and the incredible food you won't find anywhere else in Los Angeles. ”
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the atmosphere felt very new york--much unlike some of the more pretentious LA steakhouses. ”
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Although the restaurant has great atmosphere the food just doesn't measure up to Cut, STK, Mastros or even Wolfgang's. ”
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The atmosphere is great and all people we came in contact with were friendly and courteous. ”
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great atmosphere! ”
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Prompt and professional service, excellent food on highest quality standard, perfectly trained staff, wonderful atmosphere. ”
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Great steaks and a fun scene ”
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The decor and ambiance is great on the Sunset Strip. ”
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BLT is a great location and great vibe, you feel as if you are in New York with the hustle and bustle of conversation, wait staff running back and forth with delicious looking plates of sliced meat appetizers, cast iron skillets with 40-ounce steaks, seaf ”
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The decor is warm and beautiful, PERFECT for a romantic evening, or a nice evening with friends and family. ”
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was very excited to go to this fabulous location only to get disappointed on every level possible. ”
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really enjoyed the atmosphere and food of this place. ”
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| dessert |
89.28999900817871% positive |
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Our waiter brought us out warm dollops of (what I think was) chocolate chip cookie dough with the check and we were all over the moon. ”
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Oh and I suggest starting with the crab cake & tuna tartare (both wonderful!) ”
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The dessert was amazing. ”
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It was pricey however you do get lots of little goodies from the chef along the way - chicken liver pate(superb), popovers (cheesy yorkshire puddings), and the most amazing molten chocolate cookie/brownie things PLUS you get a goody bag of cakes to take h ”
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engorge ourselves further on a free chocolate desert. Who am I to resist? Meanwhile, Greg and Laura shot mean looks at Melissa? I even sat next to a really cool Hip-Hop music producer type who ordered bottle after bottle of Champagne and ate the entire me ”
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not huge portions for the dessert. ”
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We split a sundae for dessert and at first was disappointed with the raspberry ice cream, but the orange ince cream was delicious, unfortunately it was on the bottom and had already melted a little but it was worth digging for. ”
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| drinks |
88.88999938964844% positive |
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You can do the fresh seafood bar - fresh, impeccable - near the front of the restaurant, sit outside, or settle in at one of tables, especially in the back , for a long night of guilty pleasure (aged steaks can be pricey, but are ridiculously good ). ”
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So I went with friends on a thursday night and it was pretty busy, but the hostess was excellent and we didn't wait. Service was very good and the menu is interesting (expensive as hell, but that's to be expected). There?s a lively bar scene with the usua ”
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The wine sommelier was very helpful and the popovers were amazing but that is where it all ended. ”
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| food quality |
82.3799991607666% positive |
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Fantastic mushrooms, hash browns, and oh, those onion rings are out of ths world. ”
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nice service, steaks need improvement ”
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It was cooked perfectly and every bite was delicious. ”
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We also ordered stone crab claws, but since our waiter didn't know that the kitchen had previously 86'd them, we switched to a shrimp cocktail instead; good shrimp but the cocktail sauce was more like a spicy barbeque sauce than a cocktail sauce. ”
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We ordered the Rib Eye steak @ $45 and also the Braised Short Ribs both meats were tasteless! ”
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This is the place you want to take a date if you want to have a good time and enjoy great food. ”
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would not recommend BLT until it has reached the one (1) year mark, as I appreciate being treated with greater respect and enjoy getting my moneys worth for overpriced food. ”
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really enjoyed the atmosphere and food of this place. ”
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The seafood platter had tasteless shrimp and very salty oysters. ”
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Great steaks and a fun scene ”
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This is a great place for eating steak and enjoying original dishes. ”
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The steaks were tasteless and undercooked except for the T-bone which was caked in black pepper and was impossible to eat. ”
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The sole was really good and a massive portion but the steak was tasteless. ”
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Definitely worth a look - great steaks and plenty of eye-candy. ”
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Although the restaurant has great atmosphere the food just doesn't measure up to Cut, STK, Mastros or even Wolfgang's. ”
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The service is horrible and the food was tasteless except for the oysters which were a little too tasty as in not fresh and fishy. ”
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Tuna tartar was delicious. ”
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The place is nice, food is good but service needs help! ”
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However, the steaks were extremely disappointing! ”
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The mashed potato, the sauteed carrots and tuna tar tar were exceptionally good. ”
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Great meal at BLT ”
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They start you off with the chef's signature Popovers, a huge bread, cheesy muffin, which alone was enough to ensure I come back! ”
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The corn, creamed spinach and fries were good. ”
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Ribeye steak with bone marrow - well cooked, flavorful, tender piece of meat; the bone marrow was a nice bonus (great on the toast). ”
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We all loved the food but felt uncomfortable sitting there long because some of the employees kept staring at us - including the gentleman wearing a suit (maybe the manager? ”
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We figured we would try it again last night and the meal was absolutely horrible on so many levels. ”
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Prompt and professional service, excellent food on highest quality standard, perfectly trained staff, wonderful atmosphere. ”
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If you want a treat, go with a few people, order appetizers and side dishes, and if you're okay w/o an entree it can be a pleasant meal that's not outrageously priced. ”
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The hash browns were really crispy on the inside but way too undercooked on the inside and onion rings looked so good but fell flat as well. ”
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We split a sundae for dessert and at first was disappointed with the raspberry ice cream, but the orange ince cream was delicious, unfortunately it was on the bottom and had already melted a little but it was worth digging for. ”
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The longevity of this place is definitive due to the polite and knowledgeable wait staff, the classy (but not stuffy) fine dining atmosphere, and the incredible food you won't find anywhere else in Los Angeles. ”
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BLT - on the short list of great steaks in LA ”
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The bread they brought out was so delicious. ”
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The seafood platter was completely unacceptable the oysters were fishy and the crab claws weren't cracked properly so you couldn't get at the crab meat. ”
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the food and service were surprisingly fast and there was a good energy about the place. ”
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The complimentary chicken liver pate with little toasts was flavorful and generous, and they looked to have solved the water issue noted by another reviewer as we were offered ice water straight off (I dont know whether we were charged for the ice water a ”
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OUT OF THIS WORLD delicious. ”
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While it had a nice crusty outer coating, the steak itself was devoid of flavor and somewhat chewy (although my partner liked it), and for $85 I expected much better. ”
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They ended our meal with little brownie bites - delicious! ”
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So I went with friends on a thursday night and it was pretty busy, but the hostess was excellent and we didn't wait. Service was very good and the menu is interesting (expensive as hell, but that's to be expected). There?s a lively bar scene with the usua ”
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So as an avid diner of fine cuisine, it has all the makings of what would appear to be a great dinning experience. ”
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was pretty disappointed with the meal and If you want a truly wonderful steak restaurant experience, MASTRO'S is the place to try! ”
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Maybe if you enjoy cold $80 steak ”
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The food is excellent, and the service is even better. ”
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BLT is a great location and great vibe, you feel as if you are in New York with the hustle and bustle of conversation, wait staff running back and forth with delicious looking plates of sliced meat appetizers, cast iron skillets with 40-ounce steaks, seaf ”
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The food is again amazing. ”
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You can do the fresh seafood bar - fresh, impeccable - near the front of the restaurant, sit outside, or settle in at one of tables, especially in the back , for a long night of guilty pleasure (aged steaks can be pricey, but are ridiculously good ). ”
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terrific food. ”
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The most memorable side dishes were the creamy spinach, potato gratin and onion rings. ”
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we had the american kobe skirt steak which was good, but had a garlic/parsley garnish on top which was somewhat overwhelming (was not mentioned on the menu, probably would have had it left off). ”
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After being seated, we were provided with a complimentary chicken liver pate with toasts - very savory and flavorful. ”
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All and all it was a pretty disappointing experience and we all wished we had stayed at BLD and given them a try especially since they boast a completely fresh menu daily. ”
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What a great meal! ”
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Oh and I suggest starting with the crab cake & tuna tartare (both wonderful!) ”
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This place is what a restaurant should be, great service and the food is a 10! ”
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We started with the Burata and tomato salad which was good. ”
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The server had recommended the Sole and indicated that the side dishes are very small so we may want to order more. ”
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The oysters and clams were really fresh on the seafood platter and the bone-in strips were cooked to perfection. ”
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It was pricey however you do get lots of little goodies from the chef along the way - chicken liver pate(superb), popovers (cheesy yorkshire puddings), and the most amazing molten chocolate cookie/brownie things PLUS you get a goody bag of cakes to take h ”
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the popover buns were awesome, food was excellent although portions were quite small. ”
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The popovers were absolutely incredible and so was the chicken liver spread that came with the bread,We ordered the seafood platter to start which was exceptional and although a little pricey at $115 I felt it had plenty of variety and quantity to justify ”
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| menu variety |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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All and all it was a pretty disappointing experience and we all wished we had stayed at BLD and given them a try especially since they boast a completely fresh menu daily. ”
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we had the american kobe skirt steak which was good, but had a garlic/parsley garnish on top which was somewhat overwhelming (was not mentioned on the menu, probably would have had it left off). ”
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We had a very attentive waiter with wonderful information about the BLT menu. ”
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The popovers were absolutely incredible and so was the chicken liver spread that came with the bread,We ordered the seafood platter to start which was exceptional and although a little pricey at $115 I felt it had plenty of variety and quantity to justify ”
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engorge ourselves further on a free chocolate desert. Who am I to resist? Meanwhile, Greg and Laura shot mean looks at Melissa? I even sat next to a really cool Hip-Hop music producer type who ordered bottle after bottle of Champagne and ate the entire me ”
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So I went with friends on a thursday night and it was pretty busy, but the hostess was excellent and we didn't wait. Service was very good and the menu is interesting (expensive as hell, but that's to be expected). There?s a lively bar scene with the usua ”
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| overall |
90.0% positive |
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the food and service were surprisingly fast and there was a good energy about the place. ”
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This is a great place for eating steak and enjoying original dishes. ”
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And by the way, our server was great, which is not always the case in new restaurants (maybe we just got lucky, but I don't think so - whoever's running the place knows what he or she is doing). ”
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It is too bad that BLT couldn't keep up the way they started out because it had the potential to be a great restaurant the only thing that has been consistently good every time is the popovers but unfortunately that's not enough of a reason to return to a ”
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Why does this happen when a great NY restaurant opens here in LA it goes downhill? ”
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| return potential |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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The made-to-order doughnuts were so good, we would come back just for them! ”
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It is too bad that BLT couldn't keep up the way they started out because it had the potential to be a great restaurant the only thing that has been consistently good every time is the popovers but unfortunately that's not enough of a reason to return to a ”
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They start you off with the chef's signature Popovers, a huge bread, cheesy muffin, which alone was enough to ensure I come back! ”
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| service |
94.79000091552734% positive |
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For 9:00 PM dinner reservations, they mismanaged their tables by seating our party of eight people at 9:55 PM, with a consolation prize of three (3) cold cut platters. ”
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the food and service were surprisingly fast and there was a good energy about the place. ”
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Service is impeccable, not like other LA places where you wait 20 before your server is in sight. ”
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So I went with friends on a thursday night and it was pretty busy, but the hostess was excellent and we didn't wait. Service was very good and the menu is interesting (expensive as hell, but that's to be expected). There?s a lively bar scene with the usua ”
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The bartender was very nice and made it for me without sugar. ”
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And by the way, our server was great, which is not always the case in new restaurants (maybe we just got lucky, but I don't think so - whoever's running the place knows what he or she is doing). ”
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Our waiter was so helpful and very nice. ”
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nice service, steaks need improvement ”
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The food is excellent, and the service is even better. ”
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We had a very attentive waiter with wonderful information about the BLT menu. ”
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The server had recommended the Sole and indicated that the side dishes are very small so we may want to order more. ”
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Prompt and professional service, excellent food on highest quality standard, perfectly trained staff, wonderful atmosphere. ”
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We also ordered stone crab claws, but since our waiter didn't know that the kitchen had previously 86'd them, we switched to a shrimp cocktail instead; good shrimp but the cocktail sauce was more like a spicy barbeque sauce than a cocktail sauce. ”
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was somewhat irked when I called for an 8pm reservation and was told they could take my party at 8:15 and then arrived at the restaurant to find a number of empty tables at 8:15 We were seated right away, and had a very attentive waiter who was helpful ”
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This place is what a restaurant should be, great service and the food is a 10! ”
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Amazing service. ”
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Deelicious and wonderful staff! ”
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our server was pleasant and professional; a bit stiff, but not pretentious. ”
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We had our birthdays celebrations here with my girlfriends- there were 10 of us for dinner- service was great tho- they kept an eye on us- a. ”
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If you want a treat, go with a few people, order appetizers and side dishes, and if you're okay w/o an entree it can be a pleasant meal that's not outrageously priced. ”
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The place is nice, food is good but service needs help! ”
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The atmosphere is great and all people we came in contact with were friendly and courteous. ”
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We all loved the food but felt uncomfortable sitting there long because some of the employees kept staring at us - including the gentleman wearing a suit (maybe the manager? ”
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Service attentive and not overbearing with the exception of one snob waiter moment: the oh-so-5-years-ago question of water was posed, still or sparking? ”
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Our waiter was nice but not especially attentive and the sides were a big time disappointment. ”
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The longevity of this place is definitive due to the polite and knowledgeable wait staff, the classy (but not stuffy) fine dining atmosphere, and the incredible food you won't find anywhere else in Los Angeles. ”
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Our waiter brought us out warm dollops of (what I think was) chocolate chip cookie dough with the check and we were all over the moon. ”
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The service was great without being too intrusive and the cinnamon donuts were really good too. ”
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The service is horrible and the food was tasteless except for the oysters which were a little too tasty as in not fresh and fishy. ”
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Hostess was very friendly. ”
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The server was great. ”
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BLT is a great location and great vibe, you feel as if you are in New York with the hustle and bustle of conversation, wait staff running back and forth with delicious looking plates of sliced meat appetizers, cast iron skillets with 40-ounce steaks, seaf ”
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| value |
77.97999858856201% positive |
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We split a sundae for dessert and at first was disappointed with the raspberry ice cream, but the orange ince cream was delicious, unfortunately it was on the bottom and had already melted a little but it was worth digging for. ”
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So I went with friends on a thursday night and it was pretty busy, but the hostess was excellent and we didn't wait. Service was very good and the menu is interesting (expensive as hell, but that's to be expected). There?s a lively bar scene with the usua ”
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Crab was actually really good but the portion was absurdly small for the price. ”
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You can do the fresh seafood bar - fresh, impeccable - near the front of the restaurant, sit outside, or settle in at one of tables, especially in the back , for a long night of guilty pleasure (aged steaks can be pricey, but are ridiculously good ). ”
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The popovers were absolutely incredible and so was the chicken liver spread that came with the bread,We ordered the seafood platter to start which was exceptional and although a little pricey at $115 I felt it had plenty of variety and quantity to justify ”
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would not recommend BLT until it has reached the one (1) year mark, as I appreciate being treated with greater respect and enjoy getting my moneys worth for overpriced food. ”
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the popover buns were awesome, food was excellent although portions were quite small. ”
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They brought it out in a room-temperature cast iron pan with a huge slab of butter on top of it. ”
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Set aside 150 dollars worth of entrees so we could be served cold popovers that she forgot to order because she was busy talking to a busboy. ”
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They start you off with the chef's signature Popovers, a huge bread, cheesy muffin, which alone was enough to ensure I come back! ”
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It was pricey however you do get lots of little goodies from the chef along the way - chicken liver pate(superb), popovers (cheesy yorkshire puddings), and the most amazing molten chocolate cookie/brownie things PLUS you get a goody bag of cakes to take h ”
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Definitely worth a look - great steaks and plenty of eye-candy. ”
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The complimentary chicken liver pate with little toasts was flavorful and generous, and they looked to have solved the water issue noted by another reviewer as we were offered ice water straight off (I dont know whether we were charged for the ice water a ”
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not huge portions for the dessert. ”
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| wait time |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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We all loved the food but felt uncomfortable sitting there long because some of the employees kept staring at us - including the gentleman wearing a suit (maybe the manager? ”
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You can do the fresh seafood bar - fresh, impeccable - near the front of the restaurant, sit outside, or settle in at one of tables, especially in the back , for a long night of guilty pleasure (aged steaks can be pricey, but are ridiculously good ). ”
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