170 N Church Lane 17th Floor of Hotel Angeleno Los Angeles, CA 90049
Inspired by the love of Italian cooking, tradition and wine, the menu at WEST invites the natural essence of the ingredients to come through with California’s fresh farmer’s market produce and Italian influences. West’s menu of starters, salads, prime steaks, chops, fresh fish and traditional Italian pastas wouldn't be complete without its noteworthy wine list. WEST offers a variety of wines by premiere Italian and California vintners. From dry to sweet, fruity to woodsy, the wines at West harmoniously pair with each menu selection. Combined with amazing panoramic views of the city makes for a special dining experience. WEST PROMOTIONS: "RUSH HOUR RELIEF", HAPPY HOUR FROM 5PM TO 7PM 50% OFF ALL DRINKS. Enjoy the view and a great value for lunch every weekday atop the Hotel Angeleno.
Dining Style: Casual Elegant Price: $31 to $50 Parking: Valet Cross Street: Where Sunset meets the 405
"Delious seefood and fabilious view. Service is focusing too much on volume and menues are overpriced (paid $160 for 1 entree, 2 appetizer and 2 glasses of wine)"
Special Features: scenic view
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/07/2010
(review submitted 03/16/2010)
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Review 2 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Food & service were great. Sadly, however, we didn't the expected romantic & quiet Saturday evening. Someone was hosting their birthday party/dinner right in the dining area & took over the whole place. She was loud & constantly made announcements throughout the evening. Her guests were making speaches too. It was as if we were crashing their party. We really should have been pre-warned by West when we made our reservation. That was disappointing."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/13/2010
(review submitted 03/16/2010)
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Review 3 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"What a surprise. I hadn’t been since they first re-opened a few years ago and was blown away by the food. Was there on a Wednesday for lunch, very quiet- maybe four other groups. Very affordable, $12 salads or $28 for skirt steak and arugula salad with shave parmesan cheese, yummy. I parked on the street but there is valet too. Can't wait to go back."
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/10/2010
(review submitted 03/12/2010)
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Review 4 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The best gem here is the nuts and cheese... the food is overall good, but not stellar. Marta is an excellent server...ask for her!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 5 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"West is located in place you would not even think to consider a restaurant. The Angeleno hotel is an old Holiday Inn that is iconic for the area. The views are fantastic as you can see from downtown LA to Catalina and over towards Malibu. It affords a nice bar and the food is very good."
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 6 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"This place is over priced. But good service, and nice loungy atmosphere kind of makes up for it. I probably wouldn't go back only because it is too pricy."
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 7 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"While the view is fantastic, the ambiance very good, the food misses the mark. Expecting an excellent cut of meat for a $40 rib eye, the cut was well below par, a disappointment. Too expensive for what you received. The cocktails were good. My recommendation, stick to the bar for a nice drink, the scenic view and have dinner elsewhere."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 8 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Terrific food, great ambiance and the absolute best view in Los Angeles! Love this place!!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 9 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"This is the most outstanding view in LA and the food is always excellent."
Special Features: scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/28/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 10 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"I'm usually not one to take the time to reply to such requests for feedback, but I must say that this was an unusually delightful experience. The view is wonderful, at night especially, and the food is great. It's a real nice spot,"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 11 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Delicious, but somehow some of the dishes were not quite as delicious as they could have been from the description. Still, a very nice romantic dinner, and we loved the view. The bar would be great!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/28/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 12 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Great restaurant, nice location, well decorated. Great layout and very nice/attentive service as well."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 13 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"While our server was attentive, the kitchen was extrememly slow. We were seated promptly for an 8PM reservation, but didn't get served our main course until 9.30. Our bill came at 11. The food wasn't very inventive. I had shrimp risotto which was a bit on the oily side and my husband had the salmon which was seasoned and served with the skin side up so all of the flavor was lost once you ate the fish. The menu wasn't extensive and there weren't multiple options that interested us. While we had an enjoyable time and the view is fun, we won't return. Also, the bartender had no idea how to make a champagne cocketail and had the barback ask me how to make one."
Special Features: scenic view
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 14 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Poor)
"Two for a prix fixe dinner took from 6:30PM until after 9PM. It also took about 15 minutes to get our car from the valet. We had to ask several times for water, we did get bread but no butter or oil for it without asking several times. The sevice was dreadful."
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/04/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 15 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"I was encouraged to visit West because of a Groupon deal. The service was good, although knowledge of the wine list was a little vague, but our waitress did bring the bottle for a taste.
Our appetizer 3-dishes for $18 were good value. We had the eggplant Parmesan, calamari and anchovy insalata. All were well done. The lamb entree was good, although not as tender as expected. My halibut with kale and beans was very good with crispy skin. The creme brulee dessert was competent. Nothing amazing.
On this Monday evening there was a live jazz band in the lounge which attracted a full house.
This is a nice place. The service is attentive and friendly and with validation valet is ok for a hotel at $7. Not sure I'd make this a favorite of m"
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/15/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 16 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Need to reserve window tables in advance."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/18/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 17 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Expensive food that isn't memorable. Probably better for a trip to the bar and enjoying the view than for dinner."
Special Features: scenic view
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/22/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 18 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The staff was friendly and attentive but one of the bus boys attending to our table did not refill my boyfriend's drink at all and never gave us the butter we requested. All in all, it was a pleasant experience and the food was great!"
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 19 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Food was decent. But we were initially seated at a dead corner with no view, when clearly there were much better tables despite we asked. Only after a few moments of struggling with them, we finally get seated in a more decent spot. And that table was not reserved, which means we should have been offered that table in the first place. They have an agenda in seating people."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 20 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"I was expecting alot more from this resturant! But hotel was very small, and the view was not that great. Once we got seated it took about 10 minutes for our waitress to even come to our table to introduce herself.(let me add, it is not even busy!) When she finally did and we placed our drink orders I never recieved my drink. We had other waitress ask us if we wanted anything to drink and told them we had already placed our drink order. After finally recieving it we placed our food order and that came out in a good amount of time. But after that we never saw our waitress again! At least at our table, during our meal she asked the table next to us 3 times if they were doing okay and if she could get them anything but never once to us!"
Special Features: notable wine list
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 21 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"hotel restaurant and I am a guest at the hotel. A nice experience nonetheless"
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/18/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 22 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"My friend and I went here for his birthday, and we had an amazing time. The food was excellent, and the service was stellar; our server Deirdre took good care of us, and pretty much every staff member there told us to "have a good night," etc. and I think the manager/owners came by our table at the end as well and asked us how our meal was. We got a window seat, which was nice as we had a view of the Getty, which seemed only a few footsteps away. I can't tell you how many times I have driven past this on the 405, but had no idea how fabulous it was! My only complaint is that in the Opentable comments I had said it was my friend's birthday, but when they brought dessert they didn't put a candle or anything. Say something that night!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 23 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"It's a nice place for a special occasion since things are rather pricey. The view from the restaurant is nice since it's at the top of the hotel on the 17th floor. It's a classy place. The food wasn't necessarily spectacular since it's more about the ambiance anyway. It's also pretty dark inside, like other expensive places. It wasn't particularly busy so service was good."
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/07/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 24 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Best food and service I have had in a long time."
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 25 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"My Dining experience was great, and with Dine in LA affordable..I am not sure now that Dine in LA is over if I can come bacause of the price point..it would be great if they had a special that would be more affordable.....the Valet broke my windshield wipers and was not very pleasant about it......they did comp me a cab home, but were unappologetic and surly....today I had them repaired at Jaguar , who said they were not broken, just they had both been loosened! FYI, great just do not valet....The Jerde Family"
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 26 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"We went to West for a nice "date night" There were essentially two choices for seating - noisy and vibrant bar scene and quiet tucked away privacy. Depending upon what one is looking for, both are great."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, scenic view
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 27 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"The cauliflower soup and cheescake dessert (from their Dine LA menu) were delicious. The short rib was excessively fatty without sufficient meat to balance. Also, the waiter took nearly ten minutes before approaching our table, and subsequently offered a consistently disinterested attitude for the entirety ofnthe meal. The other servers and support staff seemed to be more on the ball.
Overall, I'd be willing to go back again, but I won't be in a hurry to do so."
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/04/2010)
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Review 28 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Great LA view, very good food, nice wine list, noisy on a Friday night."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/29/2010
(review submitted 02/03/2010)
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Review 29 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The food was fantastic and the ambiance was great! I went here for dinner with my boyfriend and it was very romantic. However, we went on a Sunday evening, and it wasn't crowded and the tables were so close together that we felt like we were having dinner with the couple next to us. The service was also a little on the slow side. But overall it was a great experience, and I would go back!"
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/03/2010)
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Review 30 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Don't let the outside view of Hotel Angeleno fool you. At night, it looks completely different. Valet parking is the only option when you get there so be aware of that. West restaurant and lounge is located on the 17th floor and automatically feels trendy once the elevator doors open. Awesome bar - try the cantaloupe martini.I mainly wanted to go because of the awesome view. So if you can get a seat by the window, I would. From the bar alone you could see the 405 fwy and everything around. A very romantic but lowkey place. Seemed like a place for an older crowd, but I'm still glad I came. It's not very well lit, but there are candles everywhere. Food was pretty good and service was pretty decent"
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 31 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Somewhat "romantic" dark setting with inconsistent service. For example, I requested a window seat when I made a reservation two days before the date, you guess it, we had to wait for our table and no window seat, "You are invited to wait in our lounge for one, when it becomes available."...Hmmm. Our waitress was very nice and service oriented. But, the other staff was untrained. Had to beg for bread twice. I ask if I can have some sauce for my steak and was told that the sauce was on the steak. Our waitress had more of a customer service approach by asking me if I wanted to have some extra. Overall, an enjoyable meal, but, not over the top."
Special Features: romantic
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 32 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"We stayed in the Hotel and liked this restaurant so much, we dined there twice. The views are fantastic, and the salmon is incredible."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/29/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 33 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"The food and atmosphere was above average, but the service was very slow. Upon arriving a little early we sat at the bar waiting for the hostess to check to see if a table was ready for us and that she would come and get us when/if the table was available (which is what she told us she would do). 20 min. pass our reservation time we had to go to the hostess and remind her we were there. After being seated, it took another 20 min. before our waitress came over to acknowledge us and offer us anything to drink. Our waitress was very slow to attend to us throughout the rest of the night. If the management can get their staff to put the customers first then I would highly recommend this place to others. Great views and chill environment."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 34 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Great potential here. Food was A- (Skip the dried out calamari) and the bartender needs to go easy on the bitters and vermouth in a Manhattan. Waitress was a kick and knew the menu and wines. Great view, location, decor. I agree with one diner who said that the restaurant was trying to figure out whether it wanted to be a serious eatery or a club scene. Pounding drum machine does not mix with dinner. If you want to turn off lots of folks who might want to converse at dinner, this is the way to do it. Despite the strong points noted above, I'd think twice about dinner here with that sound track."
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 35 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Very nice experience. Lovely view from 17th floor. Our group of 5 could actually have a conversation - not noisy or chaotic like so many restaurants these days. Nice menu, including $26 fixed price menu for 3 courses. Food was very good. Also, wine bottles were half price! Easy to find - landmark building at Sunset at the 405. I'd absolutely return."
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/26/2010
(review submitted 01/28/2010)
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Review 36 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Beautiful view and even better food!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/21/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 37 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Great views looking down towards Westwood and Santa Monica. I would highly recommend getting a table by the window."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/25/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 38 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Quite lovely and potentially romantic but for the 70's disco music playing throughout dinner. Were the music more digestion friendly the experience would have been lovely. Great view of the roof and upper levels of the condos next door. Where are the vistas you would expect from a spot billing panaramic views? Excellently marbled and seasoned Ribeye, and the Oso Buco did fall off the bone. I espedcially enjoyed the house green salad which was inventive and unique. Ahi tartare was good, but not the best I've had; chunks of ahi were too big and thus a bit tough."
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 39 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"This place is great. I have been to many restaurants and I would just give it a good, just because I know there are better places out there. The menu is somewhat small, so I would check it out before you head over there. I got the filet and it was SUPER good. My girlfriend got the salmon and I must say, it was very juicy. I would go back again...If you are looking for something new and different, you should check it out..."
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/24/2010)
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Review 40 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"West Restaurant at Angeleno is ideally located as a mid point between the San Fernando Valley & West Los Angeles. The food, service, and art deco meets modern ambiance, are all good. The spectacular view overlooking West Los Angeles makes the dining epxperience an esepcially rembered event. On the day of my particular business lunch the weather was fowl; moderate to heavy rain. This detracted from the view experience but, made this business luncheon more subdued than it may have otherwise been. This, I believe, enhanced the actual dining experience. Becuase of the rain, the restaurant was not serving many customers, thus quiet. The $7 validated parking fee I believe to be high."
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/20/2010
(review submitted 01/22/2010)
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Review 41 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"West was an absolute pleasure for my wedding Anniversary dinner(or for any other occasion at all). The food and service were far superior to most restaurants in Los Angeles. I have not enjoyed a meal like that in a while. I sent my compliments to the chef with the waiter and with utmost class (as this restaurant exudes), within the next 15 minutes, the chef appeared at our table. We were thrilled to be able to ooh and aah over the food, to the chef, personally. The ambience and the view is so romantic and the service supreme. I highly recommend this wonderful find and can't wait to go back."
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 42 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Beautiful view of the city at night, and a very nice menu, quite good (a bit too pricey) food, and pleasant, if a bit slow, service. Somehow the place does not cohere though - it lacks personality/character (not unexpected, it is a hotel restaurant). It would be a great place to go drinking and eat with business cronies, especially if some are from out of town, but is rather impersonal for a neighborhood restaurant. PS The only parking is valet, and costs more than it should."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/13/2010
(review submitted 01/15/2010)
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Review 43 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"It was so dark at first, we had to use our iPhones to read the menus. The waitress should learn to use a light touch ( a little at a time)when pouring from a half bottle, never more the a Qtr. of the glass. Otherwise, an excellent experience."
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 44 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Good for a date. Gerat ambiance."
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 45 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Nice first date spot with great space in the view of the 405 from 17 floors up. Will go back for more dates."
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/30/2009
(review submitted 01/07/2010)
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Review 46 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Good)
"The food was a little disappointing especially for the price. The restaurant was quite cold and I kept asking for the heat to be turned up or the AC turned down but it never happened. The waiter was very nice but very distracted he forgot to bring the wine with our meal but did take it off the bill which was a good gesture. Overall it was a nice evening but not sure I'd go back."
Special Features: scenic view
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/02/2010)
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Review 47 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"What I found most interesting that when I tried to make reservations for 5 at that time, it said it could not do it .... Upon arrival of my reservation (same time, 1 less body) there were 2 , 2 person tables there and NO one else .... So my original reservation should NOT have been a problem.
I informed the restaurant of the 'conflict' ...."
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/22/2009
(review submitted 12/24/2009)
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Review 48 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The West was found through Open Table, and with the info my wife had one of the best birthdays she's ever had. The flowers being delivered to the table was a nice touch. Thanks Open Table"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, romantic
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 49 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Our second time at the restaurant, this time choosing from the regular menu. The food was good to very good. The steak was not the best I have ever had but definetely good and better than other places claiming to be a steakhouse. We had Martha as our server for the second time and service was spectacular, she is wonderful. The view is very good being up at the 17th floor overlooking the Los Angeles basin."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 50 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Overly rich food served in miserably small portions at an exorbitant price. Unimpressive wine list for reasonably priced wines. The view is very LA and worth a visit - but I would recommend sitting at the bar."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Poor)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
11/21/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 51 for West Restaurant and Lounge
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Our dining experience was delightful. New menu was very suitable for lunch and the service was excellent."
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
11/30/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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