Maximillian's

05/05/06

What you get isn't what you see.

by littledolly at Citysearch

My boyfriend and I had read about this restaurant out of the Triple A magazine, Westways. An acquaintence of his told him the food was outstanding so we had to make a reservation for Valentine's Day. We get there and literally waited over an hour for our table. The service was a ok, though very stressed out. Our salads and water were good. Needlesstosay, that's all we had time or patience for to eat. I am sure whomever wrote the review for the magazine went when no one was there. The surprising part is, there were only about 13 tables total inside with 2 servers, a manager and a hostess. The kitchen was way slow and there were tons of people standing around in cramped area, waiting for a table. Not very well managed, unfortunately.

• Pros: Tasty food, Nice ambiance, Generous parking
• Cons: Poor management, SLOW kitchen, No apologies for wait

05/16/06

What a Disappointment.

by larestaurantsleuth at Citysearch

After reading a positive review in the L.A. Times, I decided to try this restaurant instead of driving over the hill into Hollywood in search of quality food with a nice ambiance. We wanted to sit out side but the outside dining area was barely distinguishable from the parking lot on top of the fact that several tables would have had to share a single heat lamp. Inside, the dinning area was very cramped and not private. However, the biggest disappointment was the food; The Tuna Tartar was too salty, the duck very dry and the chocolate mousse bland. A total disappointment.

02/24/06

let's face it...

by sorod at Citysearch

The food is better than most restaurants in the city. The place looks OK....Not great. The chef can do only so much and the proof is on the plate. Service is fine, wine is good...Relax. French food is salty, savory and rich.

• Pros: food, service, french
• Cons: decor, no bar, need reservations

NoHo Arts District dwellers and theatergoers gather for casual-yet-elegant atmosphere and French fare.

by Randi Schmelzer at Citysearch

In Short
In two softly lit rooms, a French-country motif, polished woods and white-clothed tables set a refined-dining mood. Meals begin with crusty bread and herb-laced butters. Popular appetizers from the open kitchen include gruyere-topped onion soup, roasted beet salad and tableside-prepared bouillabaisse. Traditional entrees are paired with inspired sides: Filet mignon is served with pureed potatoes, fava beans and wild mushrooms; black cod is baked with olives and fennel; and roast chicken arrives beside eggplant mousse.