Sofitel Los Angeles

(310) 278-5444

8555 Beverly Blvd (Third Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90048 34.076067 -118.377872

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Neighborhoods: Beverly Center, Central LA

www.sofitel.com/losangeles

Years in business

Established in 1988

Hours:

Monday To Sunday From 06:00 AM To 11:00 PM

Last updated 5.03.12

What People Are Saying About Sofitel Los Angeles

Featured Review

Martha Burr

Contributor

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…

Editor's Tips

Look Good:
Enjoy dinner at Simon and you'll get expedited entry into the 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.
Know Before You Go:
Guests and friends of guests get guaranteed access to the trendy Stone Rose Lounge by showing their room keys. Restrictions apply when it's been rented out for a private party.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. was impressed with the restaurant and most of the good reviews listed here were very accurate in terms of friendly service, food and ambience.
  2. Its a gorgeous ambiance with great food, cocktails, and attentive employees.
  3. The ambiance is beautiful and is a great place to enjoy the afternoon and eat at your own pace.
  4. This place has an amazing atmosphere, so comfortable and chic (feels like you are dining in an aquarium).
  5. The diningrooom is beautiful, and we had a great view of everything from our circular banquette.
  6. First off the atmosphere is nice.
  7. The workout room is impressive, rooms are a bit small but nicely decorated, very nice staff, good location overall.
  8. Amazing place, fun great looking crowd-Dont miss the Cabo wabo watermelon margarita!
  9. went to Simon when it first opened and had a very nice meal, good food, fun atmosphere, and good service.
  10. went there with 5 friends for my birthday on a Saturday night 2 weeks ago, and our ecxperience was very positive: got a call back to confirm the reservation in a timely manner, ambiance was beautiful, our waiter was knowledgeable and courteous, food was
  11. My guest and I were very impressed by the attitude of the staff and the ambiance of the restaurant.
  12. The junk food dessert was fun but the homemade cupcakes were just ok and so were the donuts.
  13. Stylish, good food, fun
  14. My friends ordered dessert, which seemed to come with a big pile of pink cotton candy for the entire table to enjoy gratis, which was fun and tasty.
  15. Still, the food was excellent, the service top notch, and the ambiance fantastic.
  16. The ambience of the place is quite nice.
  17. Very convenient location, comfortable rooms, and excellent/friendly staff.
  18. Decent food, Great ambience
dessert
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. Their salmon salad was rather small for a entree and their dessert was decent.
  2. It was the famous dessert platter equipped with cotton candy, home made cookies, snowballs, chocolate cupcakes, caramel corn, and a milkshake that would make Kelis proud and bring "all da boyz in da yard!
  3. Not what you'd think of as a traditional cheesecake presentation but I loved this dessert.
  4. The dessert list contained some unique options including one dessert with avocado (we steered clear of that one).
  5. My friends ordered dessert, which seemed to come with a big pile of pink cotton candy for the entire table to enjoy gratis, which was fun and tasty.
  6. We had one of the worst meals I've had in Los Angeles -- $257 and only 3 drinks were purchased and no dessert.
  7. The vibe is ultra chic and they have the best key lime pie martini in town.
  8. While the mashed potatoes were great, go for the spinach only if you like your creamed spinach heavy on the cream.
  9. The junk food dessert was fun but the homemade cupcakes were just ok and so were the donuts.
  10. It also came with an amazing, refreshing green apple sorbet, bag of freshly baked cookies, tub of caramel corn, and of course, the giant puff of cotton candy, which my date and I quickly devoured.
  11. The highlight of the evening was the delightful junkfood sampler dessert.
  12. At the end of the night my friends and I enjoyed the dessert sampler more then we enjoyed the meal.
  13. Margarita pizza, tuna dynamite and tomato goat cheese soup were the highlights of the appetizers; ahi tuna and shortribs for the entrees; junk food dessert platter with fresh peanut butter ice cream.
  14. The side dishes, however, follow the New American cookie cutter mold (mac n' cheese, creamed spinach, onion rings, etc.) Appitizers were phenomenal- the yellowtail carpacio is fresh and light; the Tuna Dynamite is an interesting blend of texture.
drinks
75.0% positive
  1. Everything from the food and drinks to the host and waiter were fantastic and the staff is great looking for you LA'ers who care about that thing.
  2. Service was great, drinks were better.
  3. We had one of the worst meals I've had in Los Angeles -- $257 and only 3 drinks were purchased and no dessert.
  4. She made a good suggestion for a bottle of wine and gave a detailed description of the dinner specials (which I ended up ordering).
  5. Food and cocktails were excellent - our waitress was extremely attentive and friendly - the chef personally greeted our table.
  6. Its a gorgeous ambiance with great food, cocktails, and attentive employees.
  7. $50 buck for my meal (just the meal, without any drinks), and it was one of the most disgusting meals I have had in quite a while.
  8. The drinks were great and priced well (shocking for a trendy place) and if you are looking for a GREAT steak.
food quality
89.7700023651123% positive
  1. Looking back over the meal, I can't say that there was any one dish or component that was particularly outstanding or challenging.
  2. 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 differe
  3. Bad service, nasty, greasy food - Overall, it wasn't a great experience and I know my friends and I won't return!
  4. Their salmon salad was rather small for a entree and their dessert was decent.
  5. Great rice krispy treats though.
  6. For entree I had the Cowboy rib eye with some creamed spinach for side dish, the meat was juicy, warm and with great texture and tenderness.
  7. The tuna dynamite and heirloom tomato-burrata salad were delicious appetizers.
  8. Next we had the Cowboy Ribeye and Lamb Porterhouse - both juicy and delicious, with wasabi mashed potatoes and creamed spinach on the side.
  9. They gave us cotton candy at the end which I felt was a nice touch as it reminded me of old times, good ending to a decent meal.
  10. The appetizer called tuna dynamite was delicious and enough for 2 people to share.
  11. had that tandorri salmon, as a huge Indian lover and also a big fan of salmon, I was expecting fireworks.
  12. The Gulf Shrimp were tasty but not all that impressive- a better than average popcorn shrimp with a yummy sauce.
  13. the meat was excellent and the mac n cheese is a MUST.
  14. Everything we had was delicious, the staff was very friendly and welcoming, and I loved the look of the place.
  15. The meat was very tender and the sauce was delicious.
  16. Its a gorgeous ambiance with great food, cocktails, and attentive employees.
  17. While the mashed potatoes were great, go for the spinach only if you like your creamed spinach heavy on the cream.
  18. Happily, the restaurant and entire meal did not disappoint.
  19. Best tuna dish in LA.
  20. went to Simon when it first opened and had a very nice meal, good food, fun atmosphere, and good service.
  21. Still, the food was excellent, the service top notch, and the ambiance fantastic.
  22. Margarita pizza, tuna dynamite and tomato goat cheese soup were the highlights of the appetizers; ahi tuna and shortribs for the entrees; junk food dessert platter with fresh peanut butter ice cream.
  23. Decent food, Great ambience
  24. the food was so OVERRATED!
  25. The ribs had too much sauce, so you could taste nothing about the meat and the pancakes were boring - no yummy corn kernals, nothing -just pancakes and meat?
  26. The junk food dessert was fun but the homemade cupcakes were just ok and so were the donuts.
  27. Rarely have I eaten at a place where all the different elements combined - the hostess, server, food, and chef's personal attention - to have me walking out the door with a big grin on my face.
  28. My friends ordered dessert, which seemed to come with a big pile of pink cotton candy for the entire table to enjoy gratis, which was fun and tasty.
  29. was impressed with the restaurant and most of the good reviews listed here were very accurate in terms of friendly service, food and ambience.
  30. went with a group and the concensus was that the food was delicious.
  31. would probably go back as I found the food very decent and I think SimonLA has more to offer me the next time I return.
  32. had the daily special fish (halibut, I think) that was really good also.)
  33. The rice was old, the sauce was bitter, the tuna didn't taste good, and the crab just tasted like mayo.
  34. Beautiful room, very good service, and good food.
  35. At the end of the night my friends and I enjoyed the dessert sampler more then we enjoyed the meal.
  36. We began with a dish they called "tuna dynamite" that consisted of sushi rice and raw ahi topped with warm crabmeat with mirin and soy.
  37. didn't like the tuna/crabcake combo, and neither did the others, but the steak tartare and the spare ribs were wonderful.
  38. Everything from the food and drinks to the host and waiter were fantastic and the staff is great looking for you LA'ers who care about that thing.
  39. Beef carpaccio pizza with arugula and white truffles was presented third with a tandoori marinated wild salmon atop a cold black bean salad with red and yellow pepper oils after it.
  40. The drinks were great and priced well (shocking for a trendy place) and if you are looking for a GREAT steak.
  41. Great space, very Zen, sit outdoors, food was a 9 and staff was cool.
  42. Loved the bread basket.
  43. went there with 5 friends for my birthday on a Saturday night 2 weeks ago, and our ecxperience was very positive: got a call back to confirm the reservation in a timely manner, ambiance was beautiful, our waiter was knowledgeable and courteous, food was
  44. We had a thin crust pizza which was delicious.
  45. Great food, great design, great service and great for dates.
  46. If you like good old American food with a twist.
  47. Nice staff & service but I have never had such bland food.
  48. We were really looking forward to trying the food since we've heard such great things about it but I did not feel like spending money and getting disgusting service.
  49. The side dishes, however, follow the New American cookie cutter mold (mac n' cheese, creamed spinach, onion rings, etc.) Appitizers were phenomenal- the yellowtail carpacio is fresh and light; the Tuna Dynamite is an interesting blend of texture.
  50. $50 buck for my meal (just the meal, without any drinks), and it was one of the most disgusting meals I have had in quite a while.
  51. For my entree I had the braised short ribs with sweet potato pancakes, so good and filling I took it home.
  52. The food was incredible, breakfast was amazing, wish I had eaten there more instead of leaving the hotel.
  53. The food was great, it's a great date spot or girl's night out spot.
  54. Even the bread basket was amazing.
  55. Loved the yummy potato pancake as well.
  56. Stylish, good food, fun
  57. liked the Tuna Dynamite a lot, the crab and tuna was generous enough and very fresh.
menu variety
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. The dessert list contained some unique options including one dessert with avocado (we steered clear of that one).
  2. In the span of no more than a few seconds, the valet managed to spew several rude phrases at me, such as "get out of my way," "move it," and others of that variety.
  3. The menu is interesting and unpredictable ranging from modern american, to asian and italian influences.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. The drinks were great and priced well (shocking for a trendy place) and if you are looking for a GREAT steak.
  2. The ambiance is beautiful and is a great place to enjoy the afternoon and eat at your own pace.
return potential
50.0% positive
  1. would probably go back as I found the food very decent and I think SimonLA has more to offer me the next time I return.
  2. Bad service, nasty, greasy food - Overall, it wasn't a great experience and I know my friends and I won't return!
service
85.41999816894531% positive
  1. The service was great, we had a very attentive and pleasant waitress.
  2. went there with 5 friends for my birthday on a Saturday night 2 weeks ago, and our ecxperience was very positive: got a call back to confirm the reservation in a timely manner, ambiance was beautiful, our waiter was knowledgeable and courteous, food was
  3. The workout room is impressive, rooms are a bit small but nicely decorated, very nice staff, good location overall.
  4. We were greeted by a beautiful host and a friendly staff.
  5. Great dinner, excellent service, loved the Sea Bass with Quinoa, tuna tartare was amazing, TUNA DYNAMITE, to die for!
  6. The appetizer called tuna dynamite was delicious and enough for 2 people to share.
  7. The room service is great (the breakfast is the best!)
  8. We were really looking forward to trying the food since we've heard such great things about it but I did not feel like spending money and getting disgusting service.
  9. The only highlight of the night was the excellent valet service.
  10. The people, very friendly and service was good.
  11. That being said, we experienced possibly the worst service we've ever had in Los Angeles.
  12. Food and cocktails were excellent - our waitress was extremely attentive and friendly - the chef personally greeted our table.
  13. Service was very attentive and lovely from host stand to our server.
  14. From the moment we entered the hotel we were greeted by friendly employees.
  15. The service, while not awful, could have been far more attentive.
  16. Nice staff & service but I have never had such bland food.
  17. Similar to another reviewer, the rude valet staff made my dining experience end horribly.
  18. In the span of no more than a few seconds, the valet managed to spew several rude phrases at me, such as "get out of my way," "move it," and others of that variety.
  19. The hostess was warm and friendly, and service was attentive but inobtrusive.
  20. Rarely have I eaten at a place where all the different elements combined - the hostess, server, food, and chef's personal attention - to have me walking out the door with a big grin on my face.
  21. Bad service, nasty, greasy food - Overall, it wasn't a great experience and I know my friends and I won't return!
  22. Very convenient location, comfortable rooms, and excellent/friendly staff.
  23. My guest and I were very impressed by the attitude of the staff and the ambiance of the restaurant.
  24. Everything we had was delicious, the staff was very friendly and welcoming, and I loved the look of the place.
  25. Beautiful room, very good service, and good food.
  26. was impressed with the restaurant and most of the good reviews listed here were very accurate in terms of friendly service, food and ambience.
  27. Everything from the food and drinks to the host and waiter were fantastic and the staff is great looking for you LA'ers who care about that thing.
  28. Great food, great design, great service and great for dates.
  29. Still, the food was excellent, the service top notch, and the ambiance fantastic.
  30. Great space, very Zen, sit outdoors, food was a 9 and staff was cool.
  31. The service was superb.
  32. Its a gorgeous ambiance with great food, cocktails, and attentive employees.
  33. Despite this minor hickup, the service the rest of the evening was friendly and professional without being overbearing.
  34. great staff.
  35. went to Simon when it first opened and had a very nice meal, good food, fun atmosphere, and good service.
  36. Service - fast, attentive, friendly, funny, good recommendations.
value
81.25% positive
  1. liked the Tuna Dynamite a lot, the crab and tuna was generous enough and very fresh.
  2. Dinner was also great, but pricey.
  3. Cooked perfectly and what really surprised me--is very good sized portions.
  4. 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 differe
  5. We were really looking forward to trying the food since we've heard such great things about it but I did not feel like spending money and getting disgusting service.
  6. The best part of the evening had to be the huge mountain of pink cotton candy that they brought out to our group.
  7. Overall, a wonderful experience and worth the price.
  8. had that tandorri salmon, as a huge Indian lover and also a big fan of salmon, I was expecting fireworks.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. even securing us a very last minute reservation at a wonderful restaurant on a Friday night.
  2. Their dynamite tartar was the best I've had in a long long time.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/24/12

Fantastic experience

by cdlittletx

had the opportunity to stay at Simon L.A., play golf, and enjoy several meals. It was a short experience but perhaps the best I have had. It's a great hotel but if any of you are looking to save some $$ then book it at SweetHotelDeals.us They usually have some pretty good deals on there!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/25/11

Really Enjoy The Food!!

by tiffanys1242

I enjoy their food here. I don't know if it's also the same chef cooking as the one in Top Chef this season, but at least I like the super fast way they get the food out to you, without feeling hurried. More accurately, I think I should say that the food comes out in successions, at the perfect timing.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/07/11

Great hotel BUT..

by GeorgeEvelyn1978

It's a great hotel but if any of you are looking to save some $$ then book it at goo.gl/FPxYD They have some of the best hotel deals on the web!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/30/10

Simon LA. The Bryan Adams of chefs.

by gastronomnom

Kerry Simon is known as the Rock n' Roll Chef.

But as far as rock stars go, he's the culinary equivalent of Bryan Adams. Well crafted, familiar and accessible. A working class dream in a million dollar venue.

Don't get me wrong. Bryan Adams is more successful than most musicians will ever be. Has more fans, sold more records, played more shows than most. But on the international stage, he's no Bono.

And I have to admit, the thing that pushed me to try Simon LA was Restaurant Week. Which is basically the culinary equivalent of scoring cheap tix.

The venue itself was kinda sexy. Like a darkened nightclub meets a haunted forest. We sat down to the support act. A glass of prosecco, which got us suitably warmed up for the headline act.

Kerry Simon opened his set with a jumbo lump crab salad with avocado, micro greens and a grapefruit vinaigrette. Maybe not the most innovative dish but very tasty. The crab was chunky and the salad was well dressed. For a reluctant salad eater, I polished this dish off.

Next up was the grilled skirt steak with balsamic roasted root vegetables. The skirt steak was left nicely pink in the middle but with a heavy sear. The marinade was well caramelized. To my palate, it reminded me of Malaysian satay. I loved the sweetness of it. There was ample jus to keep the meat moist and the vegetables were simply cooked but delicious. The dish was comforting, hearty and left me wanting more. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

For his encore, Simon broke out some more crowd pleasers. Cheesecake and cotton candy. The cotton candy was a fun element but, obviously, insubstantial. Still, a playful addition. The cheesecake came out looking like a scoop of ice cream on top of a crust. But it was indeed cheesecake. An incredibly smooth and creamy cheesecake. Not what you'd think of as a traditional cheesecake presentation but I loved this dessert.

Looking back over the meal, I can't say that there was any one dish or component that was particularly outstanding or challenging. It was like a collection of greatest hits. Perhaps safe but very enjoyable. And that's what Kerry Simon does. Food we know and recognize but executed very well. So well that you can't help but like it, even if you're not wowed.

Much like Bryan Adams.

I still find myself singing along to "Summer of '69" whenever it comes on the radio. I can't help it.

And I'm willing to bet a lot of you out there do too.

I guess, despite myself, I'm a fan.

  • Pros: Safe but well executed
  • Cons: Safe but well executed
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/25/10

Resident sofitel DJ Crash

by djcrashusa

My name is Crash. I am the preferred Disc Jockey (DJ) for all the Sofitel events. Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, birthdays, corporate events and so on.

The Sofitel is a fantastic spot to host an elegant and intimate event. The staff is cordial and easy to work with

I highly recommend Sofitel for your upcoming reception.

Crash

crash@djcrash (dot) com

  • Pros: Elegant and comfortable

The Details on Sofitel Los Angeles

Place Categories:

  • great valet service
  • great la jammin dining experience
  • great excellentfriendly staff
  • delicious cowboy ribeye
  • not recommend place
  • worst service
  • very nice entire meal
  • very attentive waitress
  • comfortable amazing atmosphere
  • not disappoint simon restaurant
  • loved great dinner
  • fun junk food dessert
  • great interior design
  • beautiful ambiance
  • delicious sauce
  • enough tuna dynamite
  • fun gratis
  • disappointing experience
  • fantastic tuna
  • comfortable rooms
  • great ambience
  • great cocktails
  • excellent meat
  • wonderful spare ribs
  • good old american food