Mastro’s Steakhouse Beverly Hills Penthouse

My review is probably biased seeing as this was a free dinner provided by my work; but I enjoyed everything!
FOOD:
— 22oz Ribeye: Perfectly medium rare. Every bite was so soft and juicy. The steak was perfectly seasoned and the truffle butter on top was mind blowing.
— Lobster Mash: Creamy deliciousness with huge chunks of sweet lobster meat. I was surprised at how big the meat was. The texture of the mash was a bit on the watery side for my tastes, but nonetheless tasted good.
— Side dishes: Creamed corn, button mushrooms, mac n cheese… YUMMY.
— Lobster Cocktail: @__@ Beautiful presentation, and the meat was so sweet and delicious.
— Raw Oysters: Delicious! But be careful of that horse radish it’s INTENSE and will clear your sinuses.
— Buttercake: OMG. So soft, so delicious. Sweet but not cloyingly.
— Sorbet: Mango, raspberry, and lemoncello. The mango was my favorite.
DRANKS:
— Our waitress gave excellent suggestions for wines and was very knowledgeable. Throughout the night we had about 6 different bottles of wine and each was amazing!
SERVICE:
— Our waiter and waitress was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure our party of 10 people were taken care of. Furthermore, I accidentally spilled my cocktail and they were super fast in cleaning it up and drying off the table.

This place! The hype, the price the location SO WORTH IT!!!
WE went here for my sisters celbetory dinner last week for finishing dental school and ordered up
A storm.
The bread!!! The bread is soooooooooooo good!
I come here at least once every few months– I recommend the following:
Petite filet mignon
Crab cakes
Lobster Mac and cheese
Garlic mashed potatoes
16oz rib eye
And I saved the last for the best item!!! Their butter cake dessert. I want to literally bathe in this it’s so good!

Another penny in the pond…
Yes, Mastro’s is a real 5 stars. I came here ready to turn the snootiest nose I could muster at this crowded, bougie restaurant – yet, I left with immense satisfaction and somewhat awe.
First things first, the cuts are delectable AND reasonably priced. I surprisingly felt like I received good value for my meal, which is rare when I go to steakhouses (seeing as a steak is quite possibly the easiest a la carte to prepare in all of cooking). They know exactly how steak is supposed to be cooked – cold red in the middle with a hard sear for my favorite rare bone-​in ribeye.
Every side dish they offer is delicious, especially the mac attack. I really enjoyed the presentation of the seafood cocktail thingamajig too. Pretty hard to focus on anything non-​steak related though as it was just so fantastic.
Lastly, the service was as impeccable as the wine suggestions. Great job Mastro’s.

The best steak award goes to you Mastro’s. This steak I had, oh mannnnnn, let me tell you… was cooked and made to perfection! It cut like butter and every single bite melts in your mouth! & if you love cheesey hot goodness as much as I do, get the mac on the side. Hey, and be nice to your waiter/​waitress they might just comp you your drinks;)

Surprisingly I prefer Ruth Chris or Flemings.
So my co-​workers, family, and friends have been raving about how amazing this place is and because my wife and I go indulge on high quality steaks for our anniversary we gave this a go. So here it is…
The restaurant was very crowded and tables were so close that everywhere I moved I was rubbing elbows with someone. Very uncomfortable. The music in the penthouse was nice, not too loud like previous reviews, and the staff was very friendly.
The food:
I ordered the 22oz bone-​in Ribeye and my wife ordered 12oz bone-​in filet cooked medium, lobster mashed potatoes, gorgonzola mac n cheese, and for beverages my wife had the chocolate martini which she says was amazing and I had the Hennessy sidecar which was nice as well. Our steaks were cooked perfectly, although the pepper overshadowed the natural flavor of the meat. My wife says her filet was perfect. The mac n cheese lacked flavor, it tasted like a bowl of cheese. The lobster mash was good but thats just it good not GREAT. If you want some good lobster mash go to Larsen’s steakhouse in Valencia, Ca. Finally when I got my 250.00 bill i noticed there was a charge on there for water that the waitress offered and oh yea a friendly 12.50 valet bill to complete your experience. Cant say I will be back. My nephew urges me to try the one Vegas so we shall see.

Special occasion dinner. Pre-​graduation celebration for our son. Four guests and a table upstairs. It is so dark, I can barely make out our faces across the table! Also, a little worried about the noise level as tables are quite close together …
Phew … eyes adjust. Our waiter appears and takes excellent care of us throughout the meal. He is knowledgeable, not pushy. Encourages us to share steaks (though I was mortified that my husband asked). Noise is never an issue. Here’s what we had:
Ahi Tuna Tartare & Escargot — unfortunately, the starters were a little disappointing. The ahi tuna was a visually stunning stack of avocado and ahi tuna though it was bland in flavor and lacked seasoning. The escargot was small in size and also lacking in flavor. We would not order either of these dishes again.
12 oz Filet, 22oz Bone-​In Rib Eye & Pacific Swordfish, Cajun Style — the entrees more than made up for their lackluster starters. Both steaks were cooked perfectly and seasoned liberally. We all felt like we were having the best steak we had ever had. The swordfish was moist and flavorful — a lighter but excellent choice.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Sauteed Asparagus — serving sizes were gargantuan and these vegetable side dishes were stars on their own. Garlic came through loud and clear in the steaming hot mashed potatoes and the asparagus was crisp yet tender.
Our service was outstanding throughout the meal. Mastro’s has a formula for superior food, service and ambience — the whole experience — including the valet parking. Except for a few dishes we didn’t love, everything was 5*.
Prices are not for the faint-​of-​heart! But for us, well worth it. Thanks, Mastro’s!

WHEN THE STEAK MELTS ON YOUR PALETTE…
THAT is love at first bite.
I have truly found my favorite Steakhouse in SoCal. My experience dinning here was a-​m-​a-​z-​i-​n-​g. Our reservations were at the Penthouse, which is upstairs where the hip younger crowd hangs out with a DJ spinning and music bumping. Definitely a different vibe then downstairs. Downstairs is alot quieter with an older crowd. Service all around was excellent… the waitstaff was very attentative.
BONE-​IN FILET (12oz) — Euphoria, the state of intense excitement and happiness. Euphoria — my steak brought me to that level and even the memory of imagination cutting into the steak and taking a bite has me in euphoria. I’ve had it prepared medium-​well and it was so succulent and tender that every bite literally melted in my mouth. This has got to be the best Filets I’ve ever had; first it had the bone in so the marrow from the bone provided extra flavor to the meat and second the way they prepare their steak here has me questioning their magic powers. My tastebuds went on a protein journey, died, went to heaven, and then came back to reality. I’ll be honest, no fancy presentation just a slab of steak on a white plate but presentation doesn’t matter when the taste and texture of the slab of meat will speak for itself.
BASKET OF BREAD — it’s complimentary but I must compliment on the complimentary bread! 1) variety 2) butter was soft like silk. Thank you for not serving hard butter that doesn’t spread
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES — Portions are worthy of sharing among a table. Silky mashed potatoes with the perfect hints of garlic blended in.
CREAMED SPINACH — Portions are worthy of sharing among a table. Typical creamed spinach, still very good. You can never go wrong with this as a side.
MASTRO’S SIGNATURE WARM BUTTER CAKE — the cake was moist and buttery. The cake was sense but not overly dense. It’s paired perfectly with vanilla ice cream and fruit which I feel balances the sweet-​on-​sweet. The red strawberry drizzle is yummy and not syrupy as it looks. Bite of the ingredients separately is just okay but a bite with a combo of everything is the signature. It is a sweet dessert snd can be shared amongst the table.
It was a perfect evening, except… It being cold and sitting next to the doors to the outside area. It was annoying the doors were open on and off. Some waitstaff saw people inside getting cold and would immediately close the door, however there was one waiter who refused to close the door after several request to shut it. He had the audacity to tell me «even if you move to another table you will still feel the cold because there’s another door on the other side (FYI, it was closed). So I just shivered as I enjoyed my steak. A gentleman with his company (who of course looked wealthy) asked that waiter to close the door and he immediately closed it. To accommodate one table’s request and not the other… Rude!

All I can say is save room for the buttercake. Let’s just start with that.
I’ve been here many a time with clients and for celebrations and it does not disappoint. The service has always been great and the wonderful food is over-​the-​top delicious. This is my go-​to for a special occasion or any time I need to really turn it on. I always order the same thing… filet and a Caesar salad. I used to get the lobster mac but it’s just way too heavy in the gut these days.
It’s pricey, yes. But the experience and memories are always worth it. I recently took a client for his birthday and the dessert tray presented was UH-​MA-​ZING! Service was outstanding.
This location is also a block from Grand Havana Room, a private cigar club, so a post-​dinner smoke is easily within reach.

I’ve wanted to come here for a long time. Luckily for me, my friend randomly happened to have a extra spot in his reservation pop up. Don’t have to ask me twice!
I’ll get it out of the way now: Mastro’s is a top steakhouse and they make a damn good steak. Had the «Chef’s Cut» Ribeye Chop. Would I say it’s the best I’ve ever had? No. Don’t get me wrong, the meat itself is fantastic and absolutely worth coming back for. From a personal preference standpoint, their rub was a little too peppery on the top for me, but overall I enjoyed my steak.
The one thing I do note is that I’d actually come back here more for the sides than the steak itself. We had the lobster mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and Alaskan king crab black truffle gnocchi. Those lobster mashed potatoes are to die for, that’s for sure. I actually found the sides more memorable than the steak itself (not necessarily the BEST thing if you’re trying to find the best steak at the best steakhouse).
Service was very good, our waiter made sure we were always attended to. About what I would’ve expected from a top steakhouse.
I wasn’t that big of a fan of the ambience here. The low ceiling and close placement of the tables kinda made me feel slightly cramped. Plus the live band was just WAY too damn loud for me, I couldn’t even hear myself talk unless I was near yelling levels.
Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and definitely want to come back soon. But when we’re talking top steakhouses, the smallest things make the biggest difference. Can’t say that Mastro’s is the best steakhouse I’ve ever been to, but it will always be a damn good night out for dinner.

Great ambiance, top-​tier service, and amazing food — the triple threat.
My boyfriend brought me here for our 100 TH day celebration (I know it’s cheesy, but Koreans do it!). Valet is available for $ 12. I definitely recommend making reservations for this restaurant. We made reservation about a week in advance, and they only had dinner time available at 5:15 pm for a Sunday.
There is a bar downstairs next to the hostess podium. Once your table is ready, they take you upstairs. Once on the 2^nd floor, you are greeted with a very open and dimly lit space. We got a cozy table against the wall. The tables next to us were pretty close. My boyfriend told me I was talking too loudly LOL. I did feel like the tables next to us can easily hear our conversation if they wanted to.
We started with a glass of merlot (sebastiani $ 13), which was fruity, yet paired well with our steaks; However, I was displeased later when I found out that my lips were a little stained from the wine (which is a sign that the wine is cheap).
For starters, we ordered the Escargot. It was seasoned well and balanced perfectly with the side of bread. I personally prefer my escargot in the shell, and super garlic-​y. But the way they served it worked well also.
I ordered the 8 oz filet mignon with the truffle butter on top. They give you a BIG chunk of butter… It was as wide as my steak lol. My steak was executed to a perfect medium rare. It was seasoned well and paired amazingly with the truffle butter.
My bf ordered the Bone in Rinbye (22 oz). It’s a pretty big steak, but it was still so tender and juicy.
On the side, we had to try to Lobster mashed potatoes. The portion of lobster is not that generous, but the mashed potatoes are so creamy and delicious.
Overall, my experience at Mastro’s was wonderful. I would definitely return, but most likely for future special occasions only since they are on the pricey side.

The upstairs penthouse is the place to be! Great vibe and live music, it’s always happening.
They also have a quite area to dine downstairs which is nice too! Just depends on the feel you want for the night.
Start off with a wedge salad, but don’t have too much of that amazing bread.
Nice wine selections.
The seafood tower is delicious! Beautiful to look at too but expensive. This is good for a group dinner.
I love the steak here. I always have the filet.
The lobster mashed potatoes are a must try! So amazing!
Creamed corn or spinach also good side options.
Mushrooms and asparagus great options too!
The staff is friendly and attentive. Quality food! Never disappointed here!
Valet parking out front since parking options are limited here.

For as long as I can remember people and Unilocal have been telling me that Mastro’s was one of the top steakhouses. For our anniversary my husband and I decided to give them a try.
We’ve been to Cut, Mortons, STK, Ruth Chris, and Taylor’s. We know what to expect.
We arrive and order our food. We got the:
Chef cut Ribeye
Porterhouse
Creamed Corn
Lobster Mashed Potatoes
Mac & Cheese
2 cocktails
The only good thing was the creamed corn.
The lobster mashed potatoes was actually watery. spent $ 30 on watery mashed potatoes …
The steaks were undercooked and bland. I asked for medium rare and it was veryyyy bloody. Took home the leftovers and ended up seasoning and recooking it. My husband said it tasted better after I seasoned it.
The mac and cheese was super bland. I had to take out my flashlight to see if there was actually cheese on it.
The food was really underpar and I’m really disappointed this is where we had our anniversary and that we spent over $ 350 for our meal.
I gave them a star because our waiter was fantastic and they gave us a free slice of anniversary cake on the house but I can’t imagine we would be back.

Finally had a chance to try for a friend’s bday. We sat in the EDM room. All I can say is it’s very dark and music is very loud… like a club… lol.
Food:
Amazing! I loved my chef’s cut 33 oz bone in Ribeye ~$ 60. Definitely something I’d order again for sure. I lucked out and though my slice was marbly, I did not get cuts of fat like my friends. To put it in their words «their arms and jaws were tired from cutting/​chewing on the fat»… Sorry couldn’t relate that night.
The sides are ordered separately, meaning the steak doesn’t come with anything. However the sides are for sharing. The waiters divy up the sides once you order it for the table.
Service:
Great! An army of waiters surrounded our table and divvied up the sides so we didn’t have to. Our waitress was also very cool and understanding when I told her I was very OCD with how I like my steak. We settled on a medium rare plus.
Dessert:
Because there is always room for dessert, my table got a slice of the cheesecake, their signature cake, the complimentary birthday cake, crème brûlée and ice cream.
I must say, their whip cream is amazingggggg. At first I thought it was ice cream but it’s actually whip cream. Equally delicious. The crème brûlée did the job but the signature cake was on the sweet side.
All in all, I had a great time and look forward to my next visit.

Had such a great girls night out at mastros. The waitress was extremely knowledgable regarding every single detail on the menu as if she was preaching the gospel. It was insanely impressive.
Being the only vegetarian at the table, I actually didn’t feel out of place because there were great menu options for us outcasts. I ordered the Mac n cheese, the chopped salad, mashed potatoes, and spinach. The waitress also said the offer pasta and a vegetarian plate as well, but I already knew that I wanted Mac n cheese. For dessert we got the butter cake, and my friends were shamelessly fighting over the crumbs haha. The joys of being on a girls night out!
Anyway the service was impeccable, but the atmosphere was so stuffy. I could barely hear my friend sitting an inch away from me, and the tables were so close together I might as well have been a third wheel of my neighbors date. Sometimes I felt like my waitress was overwhelmed, but I don’t blame her.
*** for the kosher folks if you call mastros in advance you can request kosher steak!

I’ve been spending several days on figuring out how to rate this place considering this was my first time at such an upscale place and I have finally decided on how I would rate it.
My bae called in early to ask if we needed to make a reservation and they said no, and that there is not usually a wait after 9 PM (it was a Saturday night). That’s fine, we decided to call again around 9 and surprise surprise there is now no space but there is a reservation for 10:45. We make the reservation and we were already in Beverly Hills so we just had to kill time which was pretty unfortunate. Make a reservation.
We came back in time and we were seated in about 10 minutes on the second floor. The whole place is completely dark and we were seated in a really unfortunately cramped seat behind one of the pillars between two big parties. The server took our order and we were ready to eat since we waited so long.
Bread basket: pretty good. The garlic bread was my favorite although the pretzel bread was also pretty good (although quite salty). We ordered two of the 22oz Bone in Ribeye which was humongous and the Lobster Mashed Potatoes. I think we should’ve gotten two different cuts but the steak was pretty good; although I personally felt that mine was not medium rare because it looked more medium and I felt it lacked sauce of some sort. The mashed potatoes were really good although it was literally just mashed potatoes while fishing for some small pieces of lobster. We did leave with plenty of leftovers.
I would say the ambiance was annoying because it was so dark and they had live music going on which made it so extremely loud so I could barely hear my date and I could not hear my waiter Every time he came (which was like twice). I think we only saw our waiter three times and they were very spaced apart (order, one time to check on us, and check), which I find ridiculous. We saw the busser so much more than the waiter; I wanted to tip him more. I do think they treat a younger crowd not as well which would explain the lack of service we got which is just unfair considering the price we still paid.
The water also comes in a $ 9 bottle. The check came out to be $ 176 without tip and this was just so expensive considering the service was not up to par and the food was not anything extraordinary in my opinion. I feel like I can get better options elsewhere. It was a nice experience though and I would recommend people to try it once just to try it but overall I believe it was very overrated and not worth the price, and I was very disappointed with my time here.

Features:
–We had the Porterhouse 32 oz steak, sauteed mushrooms, mac and cheese and the cream corn. Along with this, we ordered an Italian red wine to go with our meal.
–We ordered a medium rare steak and when we got the plate, we realized that our meat was NOT medium rare, in fact, it was medium well! I wonder if it was our waitress who misheard or if the chef just did not prepare it right.
–The mac and cheese was good along with the cream corn, almost reminds me of Lawry’s steakhouse. The sauteed mushrooms were okay, nothing too special about this dish.
–In the beginning upon arrival, there were two lines to check in and the line we stood in took twice as much longer as the other line. Somehow, we ended up waiting between 15 – 18 minutes to check in.
–The food was good I must admit, but the service could use a tiny tiny improvement.
Improvements:
–The place was a tad too dark in the penthouse, a little more light would be great so customers can see what they are eating.
Tip:
–You can valet park your car outside. However, the valet took about 12 minutes to retrieve our car so prepare to wait.
–Lots of waiting at this steakhouse so reserve about 3 hours for dinner.

I don’t even know where to begin with this amazing restaurant! I decided to go to here to celebrate my new job with my family after raving reviews from my fellow Unilocal Elite/​coworker. I’m so glad we came here! Parking is valet or you can also park across the street in a public parking lot — $ 5 after 6pm. We just parked down there and then walked to the restaurant.
Since I got reservations for the Penthouse, we took an elevator from the main floor up. It was pretty dim lighting inside, so if you want to take pictures, you are not in luck. Turn on flash! We got seating outdoor on the patio with a pretty view of Beverly Hills. They turned on the overhead heaters for us too since it did get chilly throughout the night. Our waiter, first of all, was so helpful! I think he knew we don’t normally eat steak because I was about to order 4 separate cuts when he recommended a family style platter.
Ultimately, we ordered escargot for an appetizer since my family has never had it before. Then we got two family style platters of different cuts of beef — bone in rib-​eye, Porter House, and New York strip. We also got lobster mashed potatoes, you HAVE to order it! We also ordered other sides — the Alaskan king crab black truffle gnocchi, creamed corn, and asparagus. ALL MUST ORDER. The mashed potatoes was so delicious with the lobster and the creamed corn was so sweet and delectable! I was so surprised by how yummy corn could taste!
Service wise, all the waiters and servers were amazing. They really know how to take care of you! When our plates of food came, the waiters would serve us our food on our warm, buttered garlic individual plates. When we couldn’t finish our food and wanted to take it to go, another guy came to pack our food in these cute, nicely packed black boxes. The surprise of the night was the complimentary warm butter cake with «Congratulations Ada!» since I got a new job. It was so nice and the dessert was so good too! I loved the extra bowl of whipped cream that they put on the side in addition to the ice cream and cake.
I can’t wait to come back again. I just need another special occasion to happen and you best believe this will be my to-​go restaurant!

I always loved mastros and probably always will. Great, attentive service and excellent food. Desserts are bomb such as the butter cake (which if you want call postmates lol!!). Been here several times and my most recent visit was on my birthday. Came here with my family and enjoyed dinner. We had the seafood tower as an appetizer & I guess it was my lucky day because the chef decided to throw in like 4 extra shrimps ;) at no charge (thank you chef.). My BF and I split the big steak (forgot the name but I believe it was 33 oz). We wanted to enjoy more of the sides and have room for dessert so that’s why we did it! For sides I picked cream corn and Brussels sprouts. Oh and you can’t forget the lobster mash! Bomb dot com. They gave me a complimentary butter cake for my birthday so thank you mastros and apologies for my loud screaming daughter lol. She was over it as her bedtime was at 7pm and our reservation was 645. Never again will we be bringing her but they were very accommodating.
Oh you’ll also see a ton of sugar daddies taking their little sugar babies on dates, escorts/​mistresses and fake A listers but that’s what’s in Beverly Hills lmao. Don’t always believe what you see. Also valet for $ 12 at the front (just do it and save yourself the hassle).

Five stars for food, one star for the horrible service courtesy of JONATHAN.
Lobster mashed potatoes, twice baked potatoes, Chilean sea bass, the 8 oz steak – delicious. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday last night. I thought with the prices the service would be equivalent. I was completely wrong. We saw our buss-​er more often than Jonathan. The only time Jonathan delivered fast service was for the check (surprise surprise). We were dressed nicely, boyfriend wore a suit and I wore a dress. I guess since we’re younger (mid 20s) he perceived us wrong. I wanted to tip only the buss-​er, that’s how horrible our server was.

We went here for dinner on a friday night. I made reservation online for 6:00.
The valet was a good option as parking would be hard to find.
They seated us quickly after we came in. There was outdoor tables too and we wish we knew.
The waiter and hostess was very professional and friendly.
However, we just didn’t like how after we were seated, the flower/​decorations people came and started working behind us for a while.
After that, while other tables were still empty and since our table was at the other end of the room away from the music, all the other waiters were just gathering there and talking and laughing quite loudly which was a bit unpleasant.
The food was good and came at a good pace.

This was my 3^rd time to Mastros, 2^nd time to the one in Beverly Hills, and unless someone else wants to go here and is picking up the tab – it’s fine if it is my last.
There is better out there for the money, and less money.
It’s not that it’s bad food, it’s just that we had dinner at the Yard House in Long Beach three week prior and I enjoyed the Filet there and atmosphere better than the one at Maestros and it’s ¹⁄₃ less in cost.
Everything is «heavy in butter» the waitress warned us prior to ordering. They even put butter on the steaks? I grill mean Filets without any butter… what’s with the butter? Why is that needed on a steak???
In this day and age – why is everything HEAVY IN BUTTER in this place?
Did they not get the memo?
I asked the waitress about the mashed potatoes – how «heavy in butter» are they? Waitress: «Some days they are heavier than others – no control over that.»
But she was able to leave the butter off of our large bone in filet – the meat Maestros is famous for. Last time it was the Best – this time I had to spit out too many of those indigestible vein pieces for my liking – 5 times I did. Again, Yard house filet was more flavorful, and more tender with no vein.
The restaurant is NOISY – your voice will raise to talk to your significant other as if trying to converse at the House of Blues during a set.
David during the meal: «I AM SO HAPPY THAT WE COULD BE TOGETHER FOR MY BIRTHDAY, I LOVE YOU!»
Significant Other: «WHAT???»
David: «I LOVE ALL THE THINGS THAT YOU DO FOR ME.»
Significant Other: «WHAT ARE WE DOING?»
The Seating is CRAMPED. Sunday night – backs of seats locked up against other seats, table to table – bumping elbows – survival of the fittest.
All this reduces the Romance Quotient to a 1 of 5 and I am being generous.
Wait staff is highly professional – seasoned veterans, articulate, and you don’t need to know any other language other than English to communicate. Our waitress was able to size us up and knew what we wanted almost before we asked. It’s like she knew us for 20 years.
It’s just that in Sum – I don’t want to go through this again here – trying to avoid globs of butter in things that don’t need butter, the loud noise, the confined conditions, the crowds, and high prices. There are other places that do better for less and are more pleasant.
Here is a rating summary:
Large Bone-​In Filet (65.00) 3 of 5
Salad: 4 of 5
Mashed Potatoes: 3 of 5
Brussel Sprouts: 5 of 5 GET THEM
Table Bread: 2 of 5 Except the Pretzel Bread: 5 of 5
Wine: 4 of 5 Excellent Selection – we had 2 types.
Chocolate Cake: 5 of 5.

I have been to this location twice now; once at the Penthouse two years ago and at the main restaurant last week. We live a block away from the restaurant so we decided to walk here for dinner last Presidents’ Day, thus saving us $$ by not valeting!
I am a pescetarian so I can’t opine on the steaks. I do get the lobster tails every time and they are good enough. They are $ 68 which seems standard among other good steakhouses; however, I have had better elsewhere.
Service is good and attentive. We had our toddler with us during dinner and they made sure to cater to him as well.
I do agree with other reviewers about the tightness of the seating. You literally have to squeeze between tables to get in and out, and it can get really disruptive. We were seated on the 1^st floor and the booth tables are much tighter than the tables in the middle.
One thing that I would maybe recommend to them is to seat people with children in a specific area. I noticed that some couples who were out on dates and were dressed to the nines were hesitant to sit beside us upon seeing we had a child. Before having a kid, I hated being near children, too, so I can understand. However, now that I have a child and being a foodie at the same time, I am on the other side of the coin. We take our kid almost everywhere (except for restaurants where we know it truly is adults-​only). Mastro’s is that high-​end restaurant where families do dine so couples, too, should expect that there will be children. I think the way to keep the peace is to keep these two groups away from each other.
Would still come here since it’s convenient but much prefer the Malibu location (more our style & casual; doesn’t have people that look like they are going to prom).

Another one of my favorite places to eat, but when it comes to steakhouses, this is the best one in my opinion. They have different sections to enjoy your dining experience, one is the main dining room where it’s nicely decorated and a lot more relaxed. The other is the piano and bar where they have live music and lots of alcohol for you to drink. The third level is their penthouse where they have a Deejay to keep your mood up and ready for your night out into town.
Have I mentioned the steaks? The last one I had was a Wagyu Bone In. It was the most expensive steak I had ever eaten, but it was worth every bite. I shared it of course along with their famous lobster mash potatoes, mac and cheese, and side of spinach.
Just keep in mind, Mastro’s isn’t cheap, but the great thing is that all their portions are very generous and you can share a meal if you’re a baller on a budget. I think it’s a great place to take your date, and even hang with your friends. The service is excellent I have to add. So if you’re looking for the best steakhouse, the sexiest restaurant, and great service — look no further.

Probably one of the most perfect steaks I have ever eaten.
I ordered the Rib Eye and it was sublime! Cooked to perfection and just the right amount of richness from the natural fats. The sides were all excellent, but the steak is what you want here.

Vegetarian review, so it’s obviously biased.
The pros:
— Great service. Very prompt, willing to help.
— You can build a vegetarian meal from the sides. There’s a fair amount to chose from, and you’ll be full by the time you leave.
— Sugar snap peas– delicious.
— Reg. mashed potatoes– delicious. Creamy.
— Butter cake– you have GOT to get this. I cannot even explain the taste. Lighter than pound cake, but still with substance.
— You can ask them to pack fresh bread to take home.
Cons:
— Everything is a side, so it’s not really, um, satisfying?
— Asparagus was soggy.
— Brussel sprouts were a bit oily and kind of sitting in oily onions. They forgot the mushrooms (it was recommended that I add them).
— Chocolate cake was a on the dry side.

Came here last night for Valentine’s dinner with the boyfriend. This was my first fancy steakhouse and it was amazing!
We sat outside which was nice because we got to see the sunset (kinda) through the buildings lol. Also there were heaters everywhere which was awesome.
I ordered two lobster tails and my boyfriend ordered the 18oz bone in filet along with lobster mashed potato and creamed spinach. Everything was delicious! My boyfriend really enjoyed the bone in filet. LOBSTER MASHED POTATO was seriously the out of this world. There were huge chunks of lobster in it. Ugh so good. The creamed spinach was ok to me. Or maybe I was too full or still amazed by the lobster mashed potato.
Service was great as well. Our server was attentive and made good recommendations.
Til next time Mastros!

A high end restaurant with delicious steaks. I tried the ribeye, which was seasoned perfectly. It’s making me drool just thinking about it. We also had the porterhouse. While there’s no complaints about the strip, I preferred the filet for its tenderness. But like the ribeye, both were also perfectly seasoned.
Also, I would mention that their service was exceptional.

Having been told about the unfathomable, glorious, meaty goodness that is Mastro’s, I finally had the chance to… You don’t care about my life, so let’s talk food and service.
Course 1: Sauteed Shrimp
As expected, there were three shrimp accompanied by three pieces of toasted bread; however, DEAR GOODNESS THESE SHRIMP WERE BIG! They were also swimming in a pool of sauce, which was awesome. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, and the dish had strong flavor, but was not too salty, which is always my concern when ordering shrimp dishes.
Course 2: Caesar Salad
I love Caesar salad, it clears my conscience. It allows me to say that I am not a heathen, I did eat my vegetables at dinner.
Course 3a Part 1: Australian Wagyu Tomahawk!
My first Tomahawk steak and definitely not going to be the last, this beast of meat was awesome from the first perfectly seared bite to the last. If you are with 2 – 4 people, GET IT.
Course 3a Part 2: Foie Gras or Truffle
The best waitress in the world, Pamela:
«Do you want foie gras or truffle butter»
Me:
«Both, always both»
Having never had either, i had both brought on the side. I personally loved the foie gras butter, every bite made me feel like I spread pure happiness onto my already perfect steak. The truffle butter was more subtle but still good.
Course 3b: Lobster Mashed Potatoes
On occasion I am faced with the dilemma of choosing between garlic mashed potatoes or a lobster to accompany my steak. But at Mastro’s I don’t have to choose, I just have to give into my impulsive desires. From now on, whenever anyone offers me lobster in my mashed potatoes, the only answer is: «Yes».
Course 4a: Butter Cake
Warm cake, topped with a scoop of ice cream, surrounded by fruit, this dessert tops off the night perfectly.
Course 4b: Whipped Cream
I felt the need to place this separately, because it was not a small dollop of whipped cream placed on top, but a mound of fresh whipped cream served in a separate chilled dish. I always feel like restaurants never give you enough whipped cream, but at Mastro’s I clearly was not using enough. Half way through some resource management was needed, lest there be any left over cake or whipped cream to be enjoyed without the other.
Ending Thoughts:
Memories of this dinner have haunted my thoughts every day since I had eaten here. I feel like I need to think of an excuse to come back soon.

Mexican standoff… Master’s (Beverly Hills) vs Peter Luger’s (Brooklyn) vs Gibson’s (Chicago)
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Whose meat can’t be beat? Even though all three establishments serve pricey steaks, which place had the best overall dining experience? For clarity’s sake, I will list my impressions in the following order: Mastro’s, Peter Luger’s, and Gibson’s.
Parking: across the street at the Montage Beverly Hills, $ 5 after 6pm /​We took a cab here, neighborhood is kinda sketch /​street parking on Christmas light-​festooned tree lined streets.
First impressions: surprisingly cramped and excessively dark /​time warp to an 1800’s saloon /​festive and busy, with HOT hostesses
Atmosphere: Waiter had a mini stroke when I asked to break my check from the rest of the group /​Surly. You know this up front, though /​Friendly, relaxed, and inviting
Bread: Yes /​No /​Yes
Appetizers: true to their form, they leave you wanting more. Two crab cakes for $ 18 /​didn’t order, we just came for the meat /​delicious crab bisque
Steak: Tough and unseasoned 8 oz petit filet mignon (FAIL!!), with an extra pat of truffle butter for $ 15 — WTF? This didn’t even taste like truffle /​This is their piece de resistance — flavorful, aged porterhouse, cooked to perfection and pre-​sliced for your dining pleasure /​14 oz filet mignon that melts in your mouth. Well seasoned, and full of beefy flavor from their aging process
Sides: lobster mashed potatoes — tastes great, lobster claw and tail meat, but $ 42 /​creamed spinach — pretty standard fare /​scalloped potatoes — a delicious addition to our steak-​fest, crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside
Dessert: Pecan pie a la mode was actually the highlight of the entire meal. Not too sweet, decent size, and goes very well with vanilla ice cream /​didn’t order — we focused only on the steaks /​Texas pecan pie — AWESOME, we shared with several diners in our group
Payment: Credit (after I fixed the screwup on the bill — No I didn’t order the porterhouse — watch your bill like a hawk!) /​CASH ONLY (go to the bank across the street) /​Credit
Final score (from highest to lowest): Gibsons, Peter Luger’s, Mastro’s

This place is the epitome of a five star restaurant. It is exactly what every high class restaurant should aspire to be in terms of food quality and service.
The food is absolutely amazing. A few of my favorites are highlighted below:
Lobster Mashed Potatoes — Light, fluffy and filled with chunks of lobsters. I heard that this is a staple dish of Mastro’s and now I know why.
Filet Mignon — Juicy, packed with flavor and grilled to perfection.
Pomegranate cocktail — It is delivered to the table with dry ice bubbling inside the martini glass. The taste of the martini is even better. It is sweet yet citrusy all in one. I loved it so much that I ordered a second one.
Caramel Butter Cake — The best dessert on the menu. I would come back here simply for the butter cake. It is a large portion so one order is enough for the whole table. Once you take a bite, it immediately melts in your mouth.
Overall, an excellent restaurant that is perfect for a special occasion.

They always leave a lasting impression on me… This last visit I was so worried we were going to miss dinner we were over an hour late for our reservations the hostess was very sweet and figured out a way to seat us which was amazing seeing as how not a lot of beverly hills restaurants will do so… My steak is always better than the last! Cooked to perfection I also love that every time I come here for dinner they have new tasty cocktails added to the menu! Definitely would say make it a point to visit this steak house! And while your at it don’t forget to get the butter cake it will make your life complete!

I was treated to a pre-​birthday dinner here, and I must say, it was not as wonderful as I hoped.
Pros:
— Quick and friendly service.
— Perfect in-​bone filet mignon.
— Yummy mashed potatoes.
— Proceeds from particular drink purchases, (can’t remember the name but I ordered a Rose) went to breast cancer research.
Cons:
— Air conditioner was on BLAST! I wanted to keep my coat on and the steaks got cold quick.
— There were so many waiters on standby, it was overwhelming! (We got there early, so it felt like they were just watching us. So uncomfortable!)
— Crowded seating… I sat against a post and someone else’s chair. This place is NOT that big!
— TV at the bar took away the sophisticated feel of a fancy steakhouse. (Reflection of the TV ruined the view out the window.)
— It was super dim… I get mood lighting, but it was a bit much.
— The supposed «excellent’ (expensive) foie gras that was recommended was not good and tasted like mostly fat. It make me sick and ruined my whole meal!
— I appreciated the 5 layer chocolate cake for my birthday, but it was one of the most dry and tasteless choco cake I’ve ever had! Only the writing, cream and raspberries were tasty.
I have no interest in returning!

I had a wonderful dinner at Mastro’s! The filet 8 oz, was so tender and flavorful. It paired great with the Gorgonzola Mac-​n-​cheese and creamed spinach. I also got a taste of the delicious lobster mashed potatoes! The martinis weren’t bad either. I had no space for dessert but the butter cake looked yummy. Special recognition to the service, they were a pleasure. Bring your wallet and prepare to spend!
Valet is $ 12 or snag a meter, which are free after 9 PM.

For a non steak eater, I had an absolutely divine meal & dining experience.
I had the seabass that was so tender and deliciously seasoned that it tasted like a buttery cloud. I had sides of sautéed rosemary mushrooms & grilled brussel sprouts.
My perfectly dry rose & band playing a mix of The Beatles & John Mayer really topped it. Our waitress and servers were so pleasant and attentive.
I finally had the butter cake but should have gone for the key lime pie.

I would never recommend this place.
It’s only cool decoration design at the entrance.
The service is like fast food. The waitress don’t pay attention for you. They running around but not serving you as at the classy restaurant.
They just focus to take an order fast to take away your not finished dish and bring the check.
It’s to noisy inside. Music sounds system is very poor. They food is ok, but not WOW.
Defiantly not recommended for romantic classy dinner.
If you want to try hi end fast food this place is perfect match.

A great experience for our first time, and had gone for my anniversary (which they ask you when you make a rsvp which I though that was elegant). We were literally the first people there and I was delighted to have a nice quiet dinner with my love, the server was informative and cracked jokes to relieve some «acting formal «posture which was cool and did add to the experience.
They sat us on the top floor in the very far corner next to the area where the servers walked in and out of (not the greatest spot but it was do-​able). The «chair» I sat on was actually sofa style up against the wall and was difficult to squeeze in and out of -~-The lighting in there is set real low so if you have bad eye sight don’t forget your glasses. I was fine with low «setting the romance» mood felt lighting but I think it was a tad too dark because you couldn’t even have accent lighting where the food is placed. weird…
They give complementary bread, and I felt the timing between the dishes were perfectly on time. I enjoyed not wondering where my dish was, it was professional and mannered waiters.
Both our plates weren’t sizzling as kind of expected but whatever.
I got the fillet with asparagus which was pretty delicious but more on the medium side from what I asked for. My partner loved the New York and the mashed potatoes! Mashed potatoes are an Extreme must HAVE. those potatoes are soft fluffy and are mouth melters
Overall great place to have a nice fancy dinner for occasions, would come back.
But I have to admit, be care if you think your getting a complimentary dessert because of your birthday or occasion. In my opinion it went from elegant to tacky when they charged us for that «something special» cake. It was cute and all but a little misleading.
For some reason though, I did feel over watched by some of the waiters, I mean I get it that you don’t want dashers but it’s too much and pretty rude.

First time here.
I’m a prime rib kind of girl, but their bone-​in ribeye is D E L I C I O U S! And I got it medium! I usually get my steaks medium well due to personal reasons, but definitely get medium when you order!
All the sides were just exquisite! I have to come back for caviar and foie gras!
Macaroni (sooo cheesy loved it)
Lobster Mashed Potatoes (has bits of lobster. Creamy and delicious.)
Asparagus (perfectooooo)
Brussel Sprouts (bit too charred. Well some were burnt)
The drinks I ordered were South of France (?) it’s champagne with an orang peel! Love the citrus kick!!!
I have a few cons about this place though…
1) Too dim. Can’t see my hands.
2) Bartenders are too slow. They take forever to get our order and make our drinks. Mind you their weren’t a lot of people at the bar.
3) Our table area was too crowded. Fire hazard!
4) The food overall was a bit too salty. But I realized most steak houses are like this… but seriously don’t want to sprout hair on my chest!
I would definitely come back! I’m asking for the penthouse seating when I make reservations. I heard it’s more lit!!!
And btw it’s not an arm and a leg expensive… unless you order the MKP items I guess. But what do you expect at a steak house?!

One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! Service was flawless, ambiance was gorgeous and food was orgasmic. There are three floors and each floor has its own unique ambiance and personality. The first floor is the quietest and most traditional/​conservative. The second floor is much more lively and has a darker ambiance. We sat on this floor and the live band that was playing was wonderful and really contributed to making our overall dining experience the best. The top floor is the penthouse, which I am curious to check out next time.
The tables are very closely situated (waitress had to move the table so that I could get to my seat and I’m small) which resulted in us conversing with our neighbors only a few minutes in. The service here is top notch, as expected from a $$$$-tier place. As for the food, every single dish we ordered exceeded our expectations both in taste and presentation. Details below:
Ahi Tuna Tartare Appetizer: Generous portion of tuna layered with guacamole on top of crushed wontons. This was fresh and delicious. The seasoning was great, not too salty and the contrast of the crispy wontons against the soft tuna and avocado was brilliant.
Shrimp Cocktail: Such a simple appetizer but this was the best shrimp cocktail I’ve ever tasted. The shrimp are large and fresh and served with horseradish and cocktail sauce. Sadly only three shrimp come with one order.
12oz. Bone-​in Filet: It’s hard to give this steak a worthy description but it was absolutely drool-​worth perfection. Buttery and cooked perfectly to the pink (but no blood) that I had requested. Simply seasoned to enhance the meat. I chose the bone-​in filet over the filet because I was told that the bone-​in option would be juicier and more flavorful – so glad I did.
22oz. Bone-​in Ribeye: BF ordered this and was non-​stop raving about how perfectly cooked and buttery it was.
Desserts: can’t skip out on this! We ordered the Chocolate Sin Cake (comped by Mastro’s for our anniversary) and the Signature Warm Butter Cake. OMG these are both absolutely decadent and despite how stuffed I was, I easily inhaled the cake. The butter cake is served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, strawberries and tangerine as well as a huge side accompaniment of whipped cream. The butter cake is essentially all butter and sugar disguised in cake form. It’s definitely not a dessert you can have regularly but it was so rich and delicious I couldn’t stop after a few bites. Chocolate Sin Cake is very dense and flourless (I believe). It’s very rich and decadent but if you eat it right after the warm butter cake you’re almost deluded into thinking it’s barely sweet.
Drinks: the drinks are pricey but heavy pours for sure! The Dirty Martini is perfectly mixed with subtle yet complex flavors. Tried a Pinot Grigio and a red wine (can’t remember specifically which ones) which were both great. Waitress let me sample two whites and two reds so that I could decide and even the samples are heavy pours.

Ok so you need to be a bit of a baller to go here… or go with someone who is! That’s what a gf and I did. We had a reservation, but still had to wait about 20 – 30 minutes. We decided to get a drink at the bar, which was fine. I’m sure it was super pricey, and I didn’t think the drinks were anything special at all, but I guess that’s just the name of the game.
We finally were seated and the place was PACKED. It was a Sunday eve and there was live music; two people singing covers. It was extra loud and difficult to hear my friends, but the singers were fantastic. The food was amazing. We had caviar to the tune of $ 400. Yes. I said four hundred dollars. Geez Louise. I’m a foodie and all, and the caviar was good. But $ 400 good? I don’t know about all that! Our steaks were perfectly prepared and delicious. I would expect no less. The lobster mashed potatoes were bomb! I dream about those bad boys! Huge chunks of fresh, delectable lobster… my mouth is watering right this minute. I don’t think I’ve ever had $ 35 mashed potatoes or $ 18 brussel sprouts before now, but I’m glad we tried them both.
Ok so, yes the place is mad expensive, but a nice thing to experience. I definitely won’t be frequenting this place anytime soon. Can’t afford it!

Ok. I’ve been here a couple of times. The Penthouse atmosphere is a nice change for a steakhouse. Plus, this is the only location where sushi is served.
The food is consistent with other locations.
The standout is the management. Some of the servers lack consistent service among patrons. In he end, I allow my tip to reflect the server’s attentive (or lack of) service.
I would definitely dine here again!

Whenever I go to a steakhouse, I like to order the Filet Mignon and see how it compares to other places. i have been here a few times, and I have to say that it always surpasses my expectations. The steak was wonderful, mouthwatering, well-​seasoned, and full of flavor. Outstanding as always, cooked perfectly (medium-​rare), and left a great taste in my mouth. For a restaurant like Mastro’s to serve huge portions in their side orders is definitely a plus in my book. In the end, you end up getting your money’s worth. My wife ordered the Alaskan King Crab Black Truffle Gnocchi, and let me tell you, just that dish alone was worth coming here!
We shared a Chocolate Sin Cake for dessert. My wife absolutely loves this cake because it was flour-​less and it is some of the smoothest cake that I’ve have ever had. It was made with Scharffen Berger chocolate, which is one of the finest Artisan chocolates to bake with. It also came with a bowl of fresh fruit, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and boysenberries.
Servers were attentive; even at the bar tables, food came out in a timely manner. I have never had a reservation and was able to get right in at the bar tables. There is typically a piano player here, which really sets the mood for a nice night out with your significant others.
Mastro’s Steakhouse presents an opulent cosmopolitan, upscale world of dark wood, stone and subdued lighting, offering distinctly intimate ambiance amidst a high energy atmosphere. Relish in the amazing two-​tiered iced seafood tower, classic premium steakhouse options along with succulent fresh seafood, delicious side dishes and sinful deserts. A vast wine list is available to accommodate any taste. Enjoy the piano bar, live music and dancing nightly.

Came here to celebrate our 6^th year since dining at Mastro’s kind of a tradition now.
Again, we dined at the Penthouse. Honestly, I really prefer the Penthouse over the first floor. I feel like it’s a lot more livelier with a live DJ and outdoor seating. Upon walking in, we checked in and the two hostess kindly directed us to the elevator where it takes you up to the second floor (Penthouse). Once we stepped in, there was a live DJ and bar to my right and we were seated right away to the left side where it is more quiet, but still able to hear the music.
Our server was amazing like always. He explained the menu and informed us about their specials. After, he gave us some time to look through the menu and gave us bread. My favorite part, BREAD, best bread bouquet ever. They had a few different types and my favorite is always the pretzel bread. I love how they give four nicely sliced butter too. Our server came back and took our order. This time we ordered Crab Cakes to start, shared the Chef’s cut ribeye with truffle butter (truffle butter is extra /​perfect for two people), Maine whole lobster, a side of black truffle gnochii, sauteed asparagus, and mushrooms. Thank you so much for spoiling me boo! We ordered more than enough food and barely finished any of our dishes. The only dish we finished was the crab cakes and lobster. haha So our crab cakes came out first. One of the best Crab Cakes I’ve ever had, there was also a small serving of sprouts and avocado. The tartar sauce also complimented very well with the crab cakes! Then the Maine lobster came and our server was not joking when he said whole. They were so amazing, our server de-​shelled the lobster and strategically placed them beautifully. They also spread our plates with truffle butter (additional $ 15… i know just for butter. but it was worth it!) Our Chef’s cut ribeye came soon after and cut perfectly for my bf and I to share. There were a few servers who helped serve and placed the sides and ribeye on our plate. It was such a great evening. I was so stuffed after eating the lobster tail… I only ate two cuts of the ribeye, a serving of gnocchi, mushroom, and two asparagus and called it a night. We had soooo much leftovers and took it back home. Overall, I definitely recommend the truffle butter even though it’s additional charge… try it at least once! haha
Once again Mastro’s definitely treated us like a King & Queen. My all time favorite fine dining restaurant ever

It is definitely safe to say that Mastro’s is my favorite steakhouse in LA. There has never been a time where I’ve visited Mastro’s in Beverly Hills and not left happier than I arrived. Yes, Mastro’s is my happy place. Hence, I deemed the restaurant quite fitting to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday during a romantic dinner and a satisfying meal. Upon arrival, we valeted the car ($ 12: credit accepted) and took the infamous photo in front of the Mastro’s sign. The doorman is quite used to being asked to take photographs. He was super polite and took several photos. We checked in for our reservation and checked in our coats. After about five minutes we were seated and about ten minutes after that we were approached with drink menus. Our waiter was sweet and attentive. He had several recommendations for my boyfriend, who was a first timer at Mastro’s. After some contemplation we decided on: ahi tuna tartar, bone in filet, porterhouse, lobster mashed potatoes, gorgonzola mac and cheese, and the warm butter cake.
The bread basket delivered prior to the meal is sensational. It’s quite difficult not to get full off the different types of breads served in this basket including pretzel bread and garlic bread. A nice selection of different textures and flavors. Our appetizer, the tuna tartar, was fresh, with lots of avocado and tuna. The crispy carb on the bottom added a nice texture and the layers of creamy avocado and fresh ahi were a good combination. The presentation is also very well distributed. The ratio is about ²⁄₃ avocado to ¹⁄₃ tuna, which is a good distribution to not overpower with the fish.
Our side orders included the lobster mashed potatoes and the mac and cheese. Anyone that’s been to Mastro’s can vouch for the mashed potatoes. A simple dish turned up a few notches and worth every penny. The potatoes are whipped and incredibly soft. There are big chunks of lobster swimming in these creamy decadent mashed potatoes. Each bite is better than the last. The sweet lobster and the creamy starchy potatoes are indescribably delicious. The gorgonzola mac and cheese is a so cheesy it will probably take you to another world. The macaroni is cooked al dente and the the cheesy goodness is both cooked in the noodles and baked on top. They are not shy with the gorgonzola. Be careful with the sides because they are huge and they are filling!
The steaks: GET THE TRUFFLE BUTTER on the side. Do not pass on the truffle butter. WOW. There are not enough words in the English language to describe the buttery goodness slowly melting on the perfectly cooked steaks. The bone in rib eye was a huge slab of charred goodness. It was juicy and tender and everything that a good steak is supposed to be. The porterhouse was tender, aged and had a nice bite. We literally sat in silence as we devoured the humongous portions of deliciousness.
Warm butter cake: I have to add that for birthdays and special occasions, Mastro’s offers a tasty chocolate cake on the house. But from the moment I walk into this restaurant, I’m anxiously waiting for desert (in particular the warm butter cake). Mastro’s signature warm butter cake is warm, buttery and perfect. It is served with ice cream, fresh fruit, and a huge plate of freshly whipped cream. No matter how full you are, you must order this. It is honestly the best way to end the night. Mastro’s is a great place to celebrate a special occasion. This location has three different levels. The first floor is a bit quieter and nice for a dim, romantic dinner. The penthouse has a bit of a louder feel and more room to mingle around the bar with a live DJ and sofas. Those who don’t enjoy the quality of the dining experience at Mastro’s don’t understand a good steak! Don’t forget to make reservations.

Rating: 3.5
It’s been years since I paid this place a visit and nothing has changed…
Valet: $ 12
Drinks:
Dream Berry Cocktail: This cocktail was pretty tasty. Two cups for the price of one! WIN! They serve you the drink in the martini glass but also bring the remainder in a shaker for you.
Food:
Appetizers:
–Oysters: Super fresh but portions were pretty small. *** BEWARE of the horseradish… it’s STRONG! I put a little too much on my oyster which resulted in a crying session.
— Bone Marrow: Comes with two bones per order. Great by itself or with the crostini.
Main dish:
12 oz Ribeye: This cut was huge! I totally underestimated how much food it was. I was able to make two meals out of my leftovers. I always prefer my meat cooked medium rare and unfortunately it was more chewy on some parts than other. But it was well seasoned.
Sides:
— Mac and Cheese: This was probably my favorite out of all the sides! Loved the fact that they used a white cheese because I ain’t a fan of cheddar. Although it was good, I stopped myself after the first serving because it was so heavy.
— Lobster Mash: Signature side, but I thought it was just alright. I didn’t even get any lobster action because there were only 4 – 5 pieces and we shared the side with a group of 8 so BOO!
— Mushrooms: The norm.
— Creamed Corn: I’ve had better.
Dessert:
— Butter Cake: Portions are huge and this is definitely not a dessert for the faint of heart because you can really taste the butter in the product! Super yummy but I think it should probably be shared with someone else.
–Key Lime Pie: Overly sweet and too tart in my opinion.
–Pecan Pie: Surprisingly good and not as sweet as I anticipated.
Service:
Our server definitely made our visit an enjoyable one because he was a total jokester. Plus he came around frequently to check up on us!
Final Verdict:
Thumbs up

A place with over 3K reviews? I’m not going to say a lot anymore.
Reservation is a must for the Penthouse. Rooftop. Cozy sectional sofas for a big party. Pillows. Heaters. Date spot heaven.
Amazing music! Old school raps, R&B, pop, all in one. Good job, DJ!
Excellent service. Attentive. Perfect!
Steaks. Aged and juicy. Tasty. (I ordered medium rare fillet mignon).
Side dishes: Creamed corn. Lobster Mac and Cheese. Sautéed mushrooms. Creamed corn was a winner!
Lavender’s First Bloom. Unforgettable cocktail. Strong and it has an interesting flavor. Get it!
$ 12 for the valet parking or $ 5 next block parking lot. Street parking is an option also.
Experience was worth it.

I have been here a few times now, but no experience can make up for this last one especially for my brother. This is a steakhouse first and foremost; what they specialize in and they failed HORRIBLY.
I think that this place is over hyped and under quality for the price, and this is coming from someone who has ate at almost all of the top steakhouses in the Los Angeles area and buys from farms & cooks it. Been to CUT, Javier’s, Craft, Fleming’s, The Royce, BOA Steakhouse, etc. to name a few.
My brother has severe food allergies and steak/​meat is one of the only things he can eat for dinner so of course the temperature needs to be perfect or in line of what he asks for or he will send it back if its too overcooked or too raw.
This is the place to be picky, you are paying for it and like I said before it’s a steakhouse. The thing is with a steakhouse like this, we expect it to be perfect all the time. If anything maybe the pasta or the seafood is overcooked or taste bland or whatever, FINE. I don’t expect you to be perfect with that. But for cooking a steak, yeah I expect you to get it right the first time and if not, definitely watch it like a hawk your second time. They ask how you like it prepared for a reason, if you fail to do that, expect that I will send it back.
His last experience, he ordered a ribeye (favorite cut) medium rare which is typical. Everyone’s dinner comes at the same time and his first steak that comes is medium well+ at best and not tender at all, so of course I send it back. No one is going to pay that much to have a chewy steak.
(Second time) They re-​cook a new steak and this one is well done+ and even more dry, so I send it back. They can’t be serious can they?
(Third) The third steak comes and this one was literally grilled for a minute each side and is completely raw. Literally looked seared and blue, we thought it was a joke and maybe they were doing this on purpose at this point. What a terrible chef that night. Sent it back AGAIN. The waiter repeadedly apologizes, we all know it’s not his fault it’s the kitchens. We are never rude and politely tell them. WHAT IS GOING ON THOUGH?
(Fourth) Finally they put that same steak back on the grill and finally cook it so it was at least edible now (reheating ruins and dries the steak) it still wasn’t medium rare but overcooked again, but he didn’t care at that point and just ate it because everyone else was eating dessert by then. This steak was also unseasoned with salt and pepper. I could tell he didn’t enjoy it one bit but was starving at this point.
AT THIS POINT EVERYONE WAS BAFFLED BY THIS. HOW CAN A STEAKHOUSE LIKE MASTRO’S CONSISTENTLY MESS UP A STEAK LIKE THIS. WE SENT IT BACK AND GAVE THEM MORE THAN ENOUGH OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE IT RIGHT!!! THIS SHOULD BE EMBARRASSING FOR THEM AND WHOEVER WAS THE HEAD CHEF THAT NIGHT SHOULD HAVE TAKEN SPECIAL CARE AFTER SCREWING IT UP THE SECOND TIME!!! YOU ARE A STEAKHOUSE.
They constantly offered other things while he was eating but my allergies prevent me from eating anything else so I was frustrated and extremely hungry. Literally nothing else but oysters, which he already had and doesn’t fill you up.
They ended up comping the steak, some apps (which I didn’t even eat), and gave him a $ 100 gift card. However there’s a point where after 4 bad steaks and two hours of waiting, none of this matters.
Past experiences have been 4 stars for us across the board but I had to write a review for this one, because this is UNACCEPTABLE at «one of the top steakhouses in los angeles». We’ve been here on several occasions, but don’t think we’ll ever be back here again.
I’ve tried a few of the Drinks (just OK), Raw Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, Sautéed Shrimp, Seafood Tower, Petite Filet, Bone in Ribeye, Porterhouse, Bone in Filet, a lot of the sides (again just OK), crème brûlée (bland), and butter cake (actually really good). But none of that matters if they can’t cook a steak properly.

In short: good food, obnoxiously loud, dark ambience, squishy seating indoors but GREAT service!
Lots of people seem to come here for special occasions so it’s clear that they’ve got that down pat. If you call to make a reservation in advance, they’ll ask if you’re celebrating something and grab details from you as well as any dietary restrictions so they can have that noted.
First off, don’t forget to bring your glasses if you have a hard time seeing in the dark or get to know your flashlight function on the celly cause it is DARK. We were walked up the dainty stairwell into the main room which felt like it had an awkwardly low ceiling. I mean, I’m all of 5’2″ and felt a lil weird about it. We weren’t feeling it and the live band was also mind-​numbingly loud (we literally couldn’t even hear ourselves think, let alone hold any kinda convo over the music! Further, if you are talking loud enough to hear one another, you’ll be soooo close to your neighboring tables that they’ll hear your convo too. ugh) so we requested one of the tables out on the small patio and were fortunate enough that our request could be accommodated without wait and it was a beautiful evening — THaNK YOU sunny Cali!!!
This is going to sound so boring but my fav was the mushrooms Hahaaa enjoyed the wine and experience but I’d prob only be back if someone really wanted to go cause mushrooms aren’t necessarily worth the price for me: P

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner–
Pros:
–Complimentary slice of cake
–Extremely quick, attentive, and polished service
–Mashed potatoes & creamed corn were the best thing of the night
Cons:
–Dry, Tasteless mac and cheese… you’d be better off buying one of those microwaveable mac & cheese boxes at the grocery store
–We ordered a medium rare steak and it came out as extremely rare. It cooked a little when we left it on the hot plate, but still very undercooked

I don’t like to write reviews for places I come frequently with different people because it’s like weird. Like if you ever ask me on a date, this is where I want to come.
This place has seen me on a lot of dates lol.
This time I was with my favorite pre-​teen :)
the waiter thinks I am crazy because I ordered:
Oysters, Bisque, Salad, Crab Cakes, Green Beans, Butter Cake, Mashed Potatoes and Mac N Cheese all at once and I told him bring it out in whatever order and keep the grey goose sodas coming.
He said «ahh come on you come here for the service» We both laughed knowing her Dad magically gets us takeout from here all the time.
Anyways, our did a fabulous job with my odd ordering style.

Samedi 10 août 2013 — 90e avis
Après mes 36 ans au Bryant Park Grill (NY), voici mes 37 ans à Beverly Hills (LA) ! Huhu !
Comme à son habitude mon copain me prévient gentiment: «Aujourd’hui on né mange pas trop pour pouvoir profiter ce soir !» Cette fois-​ci, c’est pire que tout, malgré notre périple à Venice Beach, on n’a mais alors RIEN mangé de la journée !
Direction Beverly Hills. Portier. Table d’accueil avec des jeunes filles au teint naturel qui n’ont rien à envier à certaines clientes qui se sont apprêtées pour l’occasion. Par contre, comble pour un lieu digne de ce nom, leurs partenaires n’ont fait aucun effort… Pire !!! J’ai même vu l’un d’entre-eux avec une chemise à carreaux de trappeurs du Grand Nord … J’avoue né pas trop comprendre ce laisser-​aller masculin.
Mon copain a opté pour une petite salle en contre-​bas, plus calme, car les expériences jusqu’à présent dans les restaurants américains sont quand même le bruit. La salle est sobre. Bois, pierre et tentures satinées. Une dizaine de tables. Nos premiers instants sont un peu gâchés par une longue tablée de jeunes gens quelques peu bruyant avec un enfant en bas-​âge. Heureusement pour nous, ils partiront assez vite.
Notre serveur semble sympathique. Il parle un peu trop vitre, je né comprends même pas son nom. Il est plutôt pro. J’ai même droit à mon Happy Benthday, qu’il me demande de traduire en français,. J’y ai ensuite droit dans toutes les langues dont il a entendu parler… Charmante attention, mais c’est un peu trop.
Nous débuterons notre soirée au champagne. Il s’empresse de nous proposer du Moët & Chandon, on préfère goûter un pétillant californien. On nous apporte une panière avec du beurre. Elle est garnie de pain grillé, de sorte de pain viennois avec de gros morceaux de sel (façon bretzel) et de pain grillé frotté au fromage (j’ai adoré !!!).
Malgré une courte hésitation, on part sur une entrée + plat. Il prend un Crab Cakes et j’opte pour le Shrimp Cocktail. On se dit que ça sera suffisamment léger pour poursuivre. L’arrivée des entrées est rapide, c’est appréciable ! Le Crab Cakes est une très, très belle assiette avec salade et petite sauce qui va bien et un cake gouteux et bien garni (pour les petits appétits elle peut largement servir de plat principal). Mes Shrimp Cocktail sont en réalité 3 belles crevettes dans un verre d’où sort de la fumée et qui sont plantées dans une sauce façon ketchup relevée (Sauce quelque peu inutile voire sans intérêt, autant né rien mettre pour les déguster avec une tartine de beurre, ou alors on se limite à la classique mayonnaise, ou quelque chose de plus crémeux). Sur le rebord de l’assiette, il y avait un petit pot d’un truc dont je n’ai pas compris ce que c’était mais le serveur a bien insisté sur le fait que c’était très très épicé. Forcément c’est la première chose que j’ai goûtée. Ca l’était. Je n’ai pas pu m’empêcher d’en reprendre de temps en temps pour contrebalancer le goût de cette sauce rouge.
Le plat principal, et on est venu pour ça, ça sera de la viande. On n’a pas mangé de la journée et forcément on a «un peu» faim. Mon copain prend un Filet et je me lance, après avis du serveur, pour un «Chef’s Cut» New York Strip. La viande est du boeuf de Kobe, ça se vérifie dès qu’on l’a en bouche, c’est tendre et gouteux. Extatique ! comme dirait Jafar dans Aladin (mais avec plus d’entrain). Mon morceau est magnifique, grillé juste ce qu’il faut, tendre en son centre. J’ai failli avoir du mal à le terminer mais forcément si on prend un entrée c’est ce qui peu arriver. En accompagnement de nos viandes, on n’a pas pu s’empêcher de prendre une spécialité qui nous avait été recommandée: le Lobster Mashed Potatoes. C’est très très bon, quoiqu’un peu écoeurant sur la fin. Bön là, j’avoue on aurait pu s’abstenir pour pouvoir apprécier que la viande, mais quand la gourmandise nous prend, on né peut pas s’en empêcher.
En dessert, une surprise du serveur, une part de gâteau au chocolat avec quelques framboises et une petite bougie et un plat de crème chantilly vanille: D Délicate attention. La crème est excellente, mais je n’ai presque plus faim… Bön je fais tout de même honneur et plongeant des morceaux de gâteau dedans. Le gâteau est par contre un peu écoeurant, bon là après c’est une question de goût et de culture.
Une belle soirée, je suis sorti repu.