Espelette Beverly Hills

Espelette What a great gem this was, and was pleasantly surprised by how all the boxes for everything a great restaurant should be were checked with flying colors! It was nowhere near the experiences I've had from the rooftop restaurant of the same Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills! My girlfriend and I went here and we were greeted by very friendly staff and we felt welcome. It was quiet and not very crowded but the ambience is beautiful and my gosh! The service was top notch! Shout out to Robert Avelino who was very knowledgeable and on point with all of his food and drinks recommendations! We did the Chef's Choice menu and we were very glad we did! Everything in that menu was delish .. the appetizer that was the scrambled egg with caviar set the decadence of the whole evening experience!All the staff were very attentive and the assistant waiter Barnabe ( I apologize if I spelled this wrong) did an amazing job as well. The restaurant manager Shawn ( again, I apologize if I misspelled the name) made sure to stop by our table and made us felt comfortable in the whole evening. We did not feel rushed at all and we enjoyed everything thoroughly! I opted for the salmon as the main dish and it was amazing while my girlfriend opted for the wagyu. The apple tart dessert!!!!! My golly! That was the best Apple Tart I've had and I just came back from Paris not too long ago! Oh and let's not forget the cocktails! Whatever we had, one that was Bourbon with egg whites was amazingly good! Parking is Valet only and it is about $20 for 3 hours. Overall, I love this restaurant and will definitely be back here again with my family! They need to experience this for sure!

I ate here for brunch, before attending an event inside the Waldorf Hotel and had a fabulous time. A few years ago the menu did not have many items on it, however, I am glad they added more items to the menu. They have a respectable amount of options to choose from and everyone can find something to eat. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was beautiful. The weather was clear and brisk with an unbelievable view of Beverly Hills. We tried everything, the lobster burger, guacamole, Caesar salad, soup, and cookies. Their alcoholic drinks were very good too. The lemon drop was my favorite. Very trendy upscale environment. Wonderful place to eat brunch, lunch, or dinner. Note: Valet parking only

Excellent breakfast. The outdoor seating is amazing and staff is very friendly. I highly recommend the caviar pancakes, a nice twist on the original mix, with an actual full sized pancake, with cream, salmon, and a generous amount of caviar!

A long-anticipated visit to the famous Jean-Georges. The restaurant is nestled in the well-known Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. The interior is beautifully decorated with high ceilings and chandeliers, with the bar to the left and a dimly-lit, romantic dining room to the right. The restaurant is rather spacious, with booths by the walls, and tables in the center.Service was excellent. Staff was attentive and always made sure that my glass was full. She checked in whenever necessary and it did not feel over bearing. It was just the right amount of attention.I wanted to try a little bit of everything, so I went with their Winter Tasting Menu, without the wine pairing ($180). Course 1: toasted egg yolk with caviarBy far, my favorite of the six courses. There were three egg yolks sandwiches between two, lightly toasted crisps, topped with a bed of caviar on the top. Flavor was light, well-balanced, and it had me craving for more. Fantastic little dish to kick off the meal.Course 2: cured sea trout with butternut juice lime sauce. This was similar to salmon sashimi slices, made out to look like a rose, with sauce on the bottom. Again, a fairly light dish and it had a hint of lemongrass. I enjoyed this dish.Course 3: cheese ravioli with basil butter Parmesan.Sadly, course 3 is where the experience started to normalize. It was cheese ravioli that was just, well, cheese ravioli. It didn't blow my mind, it was exactly what the dish described.Course 4: striped bass with fragrant coconut juice A little bland and could've used a bit more flavor. The fish also felt a bit too overdone to me, as I usually like my bass a bit softer and falling-off-my-knife texture. Again, will probably forget about this dish after writing about it.Course 5: toasted wagyu beef tenderloin I asked for medium rare but the small portion of meat was presented to me in medium. Despite this, this was very good, and the accompanying vegetables were also flavorful. Broccoli was slightly salty.Course 6: molten chocolate cakeVery kind that the restaurant included birthday wishes on my dessert. It was a molten chocolate cake that was, indeed, a molten chocolate cake, with nothing out of the ordinary.Overall, it was a good experience, however I will likely not return. For this price, it was to be expected, if not better, but now that I've crossed Jean-Georges off of my list, I will likely be taking my dollars to a different fine-dining restaurant. I think it's worth a visit, but should not be on top of must-visit list. But glad I went!

Jean-George's service is top notch. The ambiance is upscale & pleasant. It was my first time there, so I took a seat at the bar. I was greeted by a beautiful brunette bartender. She recommended the raspberry Bellini, which was a 10/10. Look forward to coming back.

A beautiful restaurant at the happening location of Beverly hills. The restaurant is inside the Waldorf Astoria hotel. The interiors look immaculate, warm, and welcoming. It was a vendor sponsored event, and so I got to taste their 4 course meal. The service is top-notch, very courteous, and attentive. The rooftop visit is a must, do not miss the breathtaking view of Hollywood from there. The food tasted very good, high quality and very fresh. Definitely recommend it if you are going to take your family or friends for an upscale dining place. The salad and the butternut squash soup was delicious.

We tried several of their breakfast items on multiple days during our stay; both sit down and breakfast take out to eat in room. Nothing spectacular to note about the breakfast menu items except that they all tasted good (avo toast, egg sandwich, oatmeal, pancakes, French toast...). Expensive, but you're paying for the name and the hotel it's in. We went for dinner and tried the tasting. We had high expectations since we have been to the Jean-Georges in NY. It started great with hubby's cocktail and my mocktail. Toasted egg yolk topped with caviar was amazing!! My toddler was fighting over the rest of my half lol from there, food went downhill. Roasted wagyu beef tenderloin (medium) was a tad dry. The rest of the dishes were ok. Not worth the price, but they offered us a 50% off on everything except liquor when we checked-in days earlier. Without it, we definitely would not have went.

I will start by saying: the BEST BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP we have ever had! It was savory with bits of crunch from sunflower seeds and just the right subtle amount of sweetness; perfection. While the menu changes often, you should definitely try if available. Other than that though, everything else was just okay, nothing I would specifically return for as a foodie.The mushroom crusted salmon was cooked perfectly though. Brussel sprout side (balsamic glaze with avocado pieces) was also worth ordering again. The service was SOO SLOW though, wow.Good convenient place to eat if you are staying at the Waldorf visiting, but if you live here, time and money is better spent on the rooftop-- better menu in my opinion, and obv can't beat the vibe/view.

Beautiful restaurant. We had dinner here while staying at the Waldorf. We have two kids so we didn't want to leave the hotel to eat anywhere else. Usually restaurants in the hotel are not special but the food here was quite good. It was expensive but it was expected. Service was great. I was hesitated to try because reading so many negative reviews but I'm glad we decided to dine here.

Flawless from start to finish. The hotel looked beautiful with the holiday decorations. Classy, sophisticated, and elegant. Restaurant was lovely - quiet, cozy and peaceful. The server was friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed a light breakfast - fresh and perfectly made. Easily one of the most enjoyable breakfasts I've had in LA.