Simon
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (310) 278-5444
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- La Cienega Boulevard
- Hours:
- Daily 6:30am-11pm
Editorial Review for Simon – by Martha Burr
The Scene
Building on the energy of his Vegas hotspot, Kerry Simon has created a sophisticated room dramatically balancing minimalism with soul. Red glass and steel lamps glow off neutral tones as artful wood screens separate tables and booths. An open-kitchen theater adds to the spectacle. Hotel patron families enliven early evenings; later a young, upscale hipster crowd takes over.
The Food
Simon's vision brings American cuisine to a transcendent level with West Coast accents of Asian and Mediterranean flavors--and a nod to comfort food. His silky bluefin tuna tartare comes infused with fragrant lemongrass oil, while thin-shaved filet mignon carpaccio tops a crusty pizza with arugula, bleu cheese and truffle oil. Delicate homemade ricotta dumplings come kissed with tarragon, and the 20-ounce cowboy rib-eye, aged and seasoned, may be the best in town. Desserts offer a sly rock n' roll kitsch--the bedazzling "junk food sampler" features irresistible cupcakes, pink snoballs, cotton candy, milkshake and warm cookies.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodEnjoy dinner at Simon and you'll get expedited entry into the hip adjacent Stone Rose Lounge, unless there's a private party.
ParkingTo save cash, skip the valet, and go across the street at the Beverly Center, which is $1 for three hours. Park in the north end of the lot.
What to DrinkThe expansive wine list features a large selection of French and California wines, with a dozen carefully selected reds and whites by the glass. The servers are helpful with pairing suggestions.
User Reviews for Simon
08/21/2008 Posted by Thalou
I'm a French person so you can imagine How "cuisine" and gastronomy are significant for me.... Since my childhood my quoit is used to the most refined meals. And each time I go to the Simon's restaurant, it's a real enjoyment... like exactly when I was a child and I knew I would eat some marvellous pastries "Clafoutis aux cerises" or others "pâté en crôute" to my grand-mother's place. I can only highly recommand that restaurant with very sure values in terms of food and creativity like we can find in a convivial family with a very modern touch and inventiveness in plus in a very beautiful interior design which helps you to feel different... to feel ready to enjoy every moments of your stay at the SImon La Restaurant!!!!! I love the terrace Socosy and Sozen in the middle of Los Angeles........
06/30/2008 Posted by Buster0102
I went here with some friends for lunch to check it out. We made a reservation but had to wait about 10 minutes until they would seat us. Once we finally sat and got our menus, it took the waiter another 10 - 15 minutes for him to come back and take our order. We thought this was odd considering they weren't busy but figured the food would make up for it. Finally we ordered food and had to wait another 20 minutes for our appetizers to show up. Once we started eating, our meals came out immediately following. Clearly their timing was off which was annoying, considering how much money we were paying and how much food we had ordered!! For lunch, we shared pizza, salad, tuna, chicken, etc. Basically a sampling of the entire menu. the food was so OVERRATED! the pizza was like Papa Johns, the chicken was so buttery and greasy that we felt greasy after we ate it. the salad and tuna was OK but nothing to recommend. We also got the sampler dessert. I had heard people raving about the cotton candy and the rice krispies treats but we found it nothing special. Cotton candy at a carnival is better!! Granted, it was cool they had it, but really - at my age (30ish), why the heck would I want to eat cotton candy anyway? I don't get it. Finally it was time to get the check - which had mistakes on it. They charged us for two drinks that we didn't order! I guess they got our checks mixed up but it was the icing on the cake for us. Bad service, nasty, greasy food - Overall, it wasn't a great experience and I know my friends and I won't return! It's NOT WORTH IT!
