Bread n butter
Spencer Steak
Full bar
TAYLOR'S FAMOUS HAND CARVED LONDON BROIL, a "must get".
Good selection of California wines by the glass or bottle.
Chopin martini
a menu on a chalkboard
Calamari
the interior of the restaurant
menu
Inside restaurant
The Culotte
Downstairs bar
Filet mignon with a baked potato
Inside
Dining area
This placard is by the front door
Drive by on 8th Street. Stop by for Dinner.
Start at the bar with a vodka martini.
Frankee F.
Dec 25, 2024
My boo brought me here for a birthday dinner. I felt a bit guilty because she doesn't eat meat but she insisted. It had been a minute that I visited a true steakhouse and I was not disappointed. Due to limited street parking you must Valet. The guy is really nice though and deserves gratuity.We didn't have a reservation but we're seated promptly and we're well take care of. Our server with the little flower in her hair was 10! She was friendly, patient, just had a positive vibe. The other servers were also on top of it, constantly checking on us and clearing the table.The food was super yummy. The clam chowder, the filet steak, mashies and asparagus were all very good. Steak was cooked to perfection. My boo had some type of shrimp and she did not complain.Drinks were ok. I had the old fashion but it was not in the old fashion cup. It could of used a bit more pop to it but it did the job.It was pretty busy on a Friday evening. Everyone was in their element, lots of conversation and people seemed very content. Great night and will be returning. Thanks Taylor for a great birthday dinner.
Read MoreEvelyn S.
Dec 21, 2024
I asked the birthday boy where I was going to take him for his 50th dinner he said Taylor's. We decided to come to the Ktown one. We didn't have a reservation but were seated right away.Parking: 5/5 no street parking its KTown nough said. They have valet though I think it was like 5 bucks.Food: 5/5 $$$ the food was amazing! We started with the clam chowder and sourdough bread and butter. It was delicious. For the main I had the giant prawns with asparagus and mushrooms with some sauce. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The asparagus was cooked just like I like it just steamed and not over done but very tasty. The mushrooms were really delicious! The prawns were charbroiled but not over done and flavorful. The bday guy had the medium rare New York with mash potatoes and he loved his dinner. For the dessert I had to have the key lime which was to go cause I was full and was not gonna participate in big back activities lol the key lime which I did taste was as good as the sees key lime white chocolate (my fav). Drinks: 5/5 $ the drinks were good not sweet full of flavor and strong. I had one pomegranate tini and he had two of the old fashioned I tasted the old fashioned and it had a hit of cinnamon. Tasty and gave you the feel of the holiday spirit! Service: 5/5 our waitress was the best she was attentive and friendly. She checked on us a few times to make sure we were doing great. Plates were picked up right away after we were done and our drinks and food came out right away. The staff was very friendly.Ambiance: 5/5 Timeless is the word for the vibes here. It's a classic steakhouse. You walk into a dimly lit bar and move your way towards the main restaurant with old school retro booths (burgundy with wood) it was beautifully Christmas decorated with lights and poinsettias in every booth adding more to the charm.I was skeptical at first since I don't eat meat but they have even veggie options . For sure this place is a 5/5! Want exceptional service in a timeless steakhouse this is your spot!
Read MoreMiguel R.
Dec 17, 2024
I cannot lie: I first went to Taylor's Steakhouse because I saw it on The Lincoln Lawyer. Eventually, I gave up on the Netflix series--it never really hooked me, case closed--but during my binge-watch, one thing became clear: this show is a love letter to Los Angeles. In one episode, the Lincoln Lawyer (forgive me, I forgot his name) suggests meeting a cop for steak at Taylor's on 8th.Curious, I quickly looked up the restaurant. Despite being a proud foodie and Angeleno, I had never heard of it before. This surprised me. You'd think the overlap of those two identities would have given me an encyclopedic knowledge of LA's food scene. Alas, even the most seasoned explorer has blind spots.Discovering Taylor's reminded me that no matter how much you think you know, LA's dining landscape is vast. If the Titanic could sink despite being called unsinkable, I suppose it's fine to admit I still have gaps in my culinary knowledge. And, honestly, those moments of discovery are what make exploring this city so thrilling.I am now inspired to call myself the Ford Foodie.I took my mom on a dinner date. And please know that my mom is the type of person who will eat a cup of instant noodles, dress it with chicken stock and some vegetables, and she will be happy--thinking that she had elevated the noodles. She had, I am not going to lie. But I write this with detail for you all to understand that my mom knows little about food and sticks to what she knows. Everything else is foreign and thus strange, and thus easily disliked.I, on the other hand, loved Taylor's on 8th.Every single bite I had was of a true classic steakhouse. They offered the basics, well-done. I was happy to provide my hard-earned funds to this place because they helped make my night great.I will start with the baked potato--probably one of the best I ever had. How can I say that? Well, I ate the whole potato. In past times, I would eat the potato filling, the fixings, and leave most of the skin intact. Here, I ate the whole potato, skin and all. And when I really love food, it becomes a Zen experience. I picked up the potato, ate it with gusto, while my mind and I went to a happy place.I will say, though, that I had to ask for multiple fixings to make the potato blow my mind. (I should take a notebook to places to note stuff more carefully; it would make writing Yelps more easily.) But to my recollection, they brought us butter and sour cream only. I had to ask for chives, cheese, and bacon. I was given a good car, but the extra add-ons to the car (like a moonroof, Bluetooth capability, and leather interiors) made the car an adventure machine. The extra fixings that I asked for the potato made it something special, something that I could not help but devour.We then shared Taylor's Special Dinner Steak--Broiled Petite Filet Mignon, smothered in Grilled Texas Onions. And, again, it was finger-licking good. Ironically, I did not use my hands to eat this dish. On the side of the steak, I got the Bordelaise Sauce: a classic French sauce made with red wine, shallots, beef stock, and finished with butter. It was great, flavorful, and complex. I am an onion lover, so if you are too, you cannot go wrong with this particular mix. And friends, the steak was under 40 dollars. Truly a bargain, if I do say so myself.It was my first time at Taylor's, so I did not know that the desserts came on a tray, then you pick. The desserts were plastic; they did not come in a cart. I wanted to see a dessert menu, and I asked them, and they were confused. A server came to list the desserts to me. "Why can't I see a menu?" I thought. I told him, "Can I see a menu?" Then he brought the tray. Then I knew the process of this place.My mom had the soufflé. I had a sundae. My sundae had pistachio ice cream, which was a pleasure. It had some hot fudge and some nuts--well, everything that you expect on a classic sundae. But they made the classics sing.I guess Taylor's is a traditional steakhouse with a few surprises. I am definitely going to go again. I hope I see you there!Maybe we can share the Kansas City Sirloin. I have never had it, and it sounds interesting. This is one of the surprises that I am talking about. One last note: their Saturday evening was packed. They found a table for us, a forgotten table, way in a corner. It was okay, but if I were going to dine with someone else--not my mom--different seating would be needed. She said that there was a draft there. She now has a bug. I did not notice the draft. I did notice the noir vibe of the place. Glamorous and chic--just like a girl dressed in her pretty black dress!
Read MoreKenneth S.
Feb 22, 2025
This is our 2nd time visiting the Steakhouse, the last time was probably about 10-15 years ago. This visit was the day after Valentine's Day on 2-15-25 around 730pm. It came to our pleasant surprise that while waiting for our table, I overheard someone request to eat downstairs which was news to me. Then speaking with the hostess, she informed me that downstairs is where we currently are and that I have a table for you upstairs which was shocking because I did not know that existed. Well my answer to her was yes please sit us upstairs and it was a exciting experience being upstairs with a small group of people. There was probably about 10 booths and 3 tables in front of the bar. The food is amazing as always. I ordered the Spencer Steak with baked potato and had garlic butter on top of the steak. It was amazing and tender, cooked perfectly. Our server was Pereya and she was really fun, nice and made our evening really special with her professional service. We will not wait that many years to visit again and will request our dining experience to be upstairs!
Read MoreMelineh H.
Dec 8, 2024
I mean this in the nicest way possible, but I just want to know what drug jesse is on so that I can start taking it. This guy and not just him, but the entire team juggle a bunch of drunk people waiting for tables like champs. I come here at least once a week. And they are so busy, and it's unbelievable how jesse and the entire staff keep up with everybody, and not only that have such amazing personalities to go along with their high energy.I'm typically anti drug, but i'm willing to start using if it means I can be as kind and patient and high energy like jesse, except take out the kind part because I don't want to be kind but all else is fine. Ps. I reallyI have never been a lobster person, but i've been addicted to their lobster.Literally, I have to have it at least once a week. It's amazing you must try.
Read MorePriscilla K.
Sep 29, 2024
Food 10/10Service 10/10Ambiance 10/10Traditional, amazing steakhouse nestled in the heart of k-town in downtown LA. Best prime rib, rib-eye, and dry aged steak. Would definitely come back! Valet available too!
Read MoreNathan T.
Feb 22, 2025
Old-school, no gimmicks, just a damn good ribeye. Cooked to perfection, great marbling, and the kind of place that feels like a hidden gem. Been coming here for years, and it never disappoint
Read MoreJoe F.
Dec 10, 2024
Celebrating Friendship. We absolutely loved the Tomahawk. The service is great. The drinks were better only complaint the ice cold air flowing down on our very hot dinner. The only thing keeping this review from five stars.
Read MoreLouie G.
Feb 22, 2025
Steak was good. Service was alright. Desserts were not that great. Friend and I saw their valet ram a truck against the wall as it reversed lol. Check your cars!
Read MoreDavid V.
Feb 22, 2025
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. A true high caliber restaurant!.There aren't many great steakhouses, but this one is definitely at the top!
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