Beverly Hills - Simon LA

Simon LA by celebrity chef Kerry Simon, complementing and residing inside of the classy hotel The Sofitel LA, often gets questioned for whether or not it lives up to Simon's star status. The interior view is dim, airy and inviting. Outside seating is weather proof and heater friendly.

We were greeted and attended a few times by the dinner crew before the adventure could begin. Drinks and breads were served quickly as if we were the only guests. The assorted breads were mostly dry and less interesting.

Roasted tomato soup /10 and the colossal crab cake /16 were the starter recommendation of our attendant. The soup, paired with the little grilled cheese sandwich, tasted like a post hangover revival breakfast bite. The crab cake with the young papaya slaw was reminiscent of a Thai papaya salad. Both dishes were clean and cooked to perfection. Easily recommendable.

Tomahawk bone-in steak 32oz /75, one of the daily specials, was grilled perfectly to medium rare. The cuts were juicy and flavorful that worked just fine with either the red wine reduction or the béarnaise sauce. Roasted root vegetables and black rice with farro and spinach, the included two sides, tasted a bit like thanksgiving leftover stuffings. At $9 each per side, it could have been so much more.


Although there might be some uncertainty whether Simon LA is worthy of its stardom, as the friendly host wrapping up the souvenir tomahawk, it proved a good night of pleasant service and decent food.


Simon LA
www.simonlarestaurant.com | 8555 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 | (310) 278-5444