Wally's - Beverly Hills

Tldr: Despite some flaws Wally's is pretty good for what it is, mainly because the kitchen is consistent and FOH + management is really good.Disclaimer:I want to hate on Wallys. I do not like beverly hills overall, i do not like the restaurants here for the most part, and in general culturally just not my thing. I had tons of unfounded prejudices against Wallys, in partcular noting some of the inherent pretense that can make fine wine inaccessible to the less well versed. (Emphasis on how pretentious I am!)However, all flaws and biases aside, they actually care and try. Its arguably the most difficult clientele in the city they serve, making staff disillusionment typically par for the course. Nonetheless, independent of all other factors, the kitchen puts out pretty darn good food repeatedly, service is on point and management is 100% pro in all respects. Did I mention easy parking?On several visits everything went right top notch, and on the one it didn't (no one bats a thousand!) management handled things in an impressive and honorable way. Some room for polish in sommelier experience, maybe useful to know and segment your buyer, but nothing that needs correction or attention.Not a fly by night nasty instagram du jour, and definitely worth considering for discerning LA locals as a regular spot....kudos again to FOH + mgmt.

Personally, this was a delightful experience. I feel like it was heavy on checking in at the beginning of service, and then they just let our table do our thing and enjoy the food. Personally, I appreciate that sort of service. The food was great. And we did order a lot. We had a burger, the Caesar salad, the truffle pizza, and the salmon. The salmon and the burger were cooked to perfection. The truffle pizza was incredible, and the Caesar salad was wonderful. I appreciate the anchovies on top of the salad. They add a nice contrast to the buttery lettuce.As always, it's just a vibe. Can't wait to be back to try another pizza, the truffle fries, and a dirty martini.

I've discovered my favorite wine(s) here. The truffle dish are so so good (truffle fries, truffle cheese bread? Can't remember the name).Service wasn't that good though cause seems that everything was kinda in a rush. The place itself is always full so sometimes it feels a bit noisy. all in all, with the pretty high priced wine, it's a good place to find great wine options!

$17 valet parking. The bar is super super busy for a Wednesday night at 10pm. The whole area was full and people were eating at the tables. We stood near the bar but there were a lot of people ... super lively and loud vibe. Still a good time though! Didn't eat anything cuz we came from another restaurant but it looked delicious.

I truly enjoy Wally's. The food is fantastic, the ambiance is amazing and the drinks are out of this world. I get the best dirty Martini at Wally's. Of course the service is excellent too. But, it is very expensive. I understand the location, the atmosphere etc. That said, I will go there again but not for a while.

Ambience is beautiful, but came here for a simple iced mocha. They came back to me a few minutes later to tell me there was no chocolate. The only substitute they said they had was maple syrup. Then they came back again and said they had no coconut milk, oat milk or almond milk. It had to be dairy. Surprising such a high-end establishment cannot make a simple iced mocha.

My recent (January 2025) experiences here have been awful. Although I had wonderful experiences in the past, everything has recently changed for the worse. Wait times for food are extremely extended, and food preparations are extremely inconsistent. Now the human(e) element(s) of sophistication & fine-dining hospitality are sadly completely nonexistent.

Great area and location to hangout with your friends during the weekend. Loved the ambiance and the drinks! Lychee martini is to die for. Thank me later

Last night was one of the best dinners I've had in a while. I drove out to Beverly Hills and found myself at @wallysofficial. This restaurant specialized in truffles, my favorite! I started with the truffle pizza topped with a porcini mushroom spread, cheese, and fresh shaved truffles. The crust was light and thin, making this pizza out of this world. My next appetizer was the grilled octopus with fingerling potatoes. The presentation alone on this made the dish noteworthy. Aside from being beautiful to look at, this was one of the best grilled octopus I've ever had, and I've tried the dish at many restaurants.For my main course, I had the king salmon and gnocchi. I normally wouldn't order salmon when dining in LA. However, with the pizza as a starter, I decided to go light with my main course, and I'm so glad I did. The dish was colorful, vibrant, and delicious. The fish was cooked to a glistening medium rare and melted in your mouth. I've never had salmon like this. To accompany my fish, I had more truffles! The truffles fries were topped with more shaved truffles, and when paired with a lemon garlic aioli upon request, they were exceptional. Everything about this restaurant was on point. 5 out 5 would recommend.

Great spot for wine and people watching outside. First time I came was over the weekend so it was pretty packed but this time came on a Monday and it wasn't as busy. I would go back if I'm in the area. Bit pricey but hey when you're in Bev Hills expect it to be pricey. A parking lot was available nearby with the most unbelievable amount of luxury cars I've ever seen in a parking lot. Lol.