Beverly Bar - Beverly Hills Restaurant — Restaurant in Beverly Hills

Located near the prestigious Rodeo Drive, Beverly Bar offers a delightful dining experience with an array of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks. We visited on a Thursday at 6 PM, and though it wasn't crowded, the ambiance was charming and inviting.

To start, we ordered the burrata appetizer. We were immediately impressed by the presentation—a generous portion of creamy burrata surrounded by a vibrant circle of fresh tomatoes. It was very IG worthy! The colors and arrangement were visually pleasing, and the combination of flavors left us wanting more.

For the first entree we shared the crispy chicken sandwich, which showed promise with its katsu-style frying and crispy texture. While the dish was enjoyable, we felt it could have benefitted from a touch more seasoning or sauce to elevate the overall taste. We substituted the fries for truffle fries and they were so generous! They were nice and crispy, topped with Parmesan and truffle.

The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the wagyu beef pepperoni pizza. The pizza was surprisingly delightful, showcasing a medley of flavors that beautifully complemented the perfectly baked dough. There was a nice drizzle of honey that you could taste with each bite, which made it my personal favorite among the dishes we tried.

For dessert, we chose the warm butter cake. Although the cake was slightly dense, it was a comforting treat that ended the meal on a sweet note. It was much larger than anticipated. We appreciated the effort put into the dessert's presentation and its overall enjoyable taste.

Regarding the drinks, we opted for the "call me amaro" and the "island honey." Both drinks were beautifully crafted, with artistic garnishes that added a touch of elegance. The "call me amaro" stood out with its intriguing combination of lavender, peach, rose tea-infused Bacardi, Montenegro amaro, and lemon, creating a unique and refreshing flavor profile. The "island honey" was equally delightful, with its tropical notes.

The service was friendly and attentive, and the staff made sure our dining experience was pleasant.

Overall, Beverly Bar offers a wonderful selection of dishes that cater to diverse palates. The burrata and the wagyu beef pepperoni pizza are definite must-tries. While some dishes could benefit from minor tweaks, the overall experience was impressive. Combined with the appealing ambiance and attentive service, Beverly Bar is undoubtedly a great spot to unwind and indulge in delicious food and drinks, especially if you find yourself strolling around Beverly Hills.

There’s also a parking garage right next door which makes it convenient if you don’t score...

I celebrated my friend's birthday by going out to one of Dine LA's listed restaurants and am so glad it was the Beverly Bar. Not that I had been here before, but was a cute and cozy spot and the fact there's a parking garage right next door made it ten times better.

We had reservations and surprise, surprise I was on time. Seating was somewhat limited, although there is dining outside in the front and at the bar as well as tables and booths. We had a table which put us in a great position to see all traffic coming into the restaurant. Our waitress was very nice and attentive and even joining in our very random conversations.

We started off with drinks because we're ladies like that. I forgot what my friend had, something pink and refreshing. You know, girlie-girlie. Our waitress recommended the Dorian Gray... so I had one. Then I had two. And I highly you have one too when you visit. It has a slightly savory taste to it. Something I haven't tasted before. But you're not here for the drinks, you're for the food.

And food.... we had. Because it was a three course meal at a reduced price, I had the tuna on crispy rice, a smash burger and a raspberry sorbet with fresh berries. It would've been a smash cheese burger, but I don't cheese in public. Dairy and I keep our relationship at home. My friend order the ordered the avocado hummus, the fried chicken sandwich and apple butter cake with ice cream. Obviously her relationship with dairy cannbe out in the open.

We got the smash and chicken sandwich so we could share, giving each other one half our our own order. Listen, thay alone filled us up. You're not going to need anymore than that for the evening. We had doggie bags when we left.

The menu, outside of Dine LA is already short so, if I did go back I would try something that wouldn't be listed. But everything was good. Good portions, (except for the tuna on crispy rice because you only get two of those, so thank goodness for entrées), good drinks and not even over crowded, especially on a Friday night. ...

Let's openly start off this review with the acknowledgement that Beverly Bar was clearly intended to be a copy of South Beverly Grill (SBG). SBG is a fantastic restaurant and would be an ideal restaurant to idolize. Beverly Bar accurately captures the butcher block tables, the dim lighting, the menu font, and even the water glasses, however beyond this is where things begin to fall apart.

To start, the restaurant has the acoustics which could only be compared to that of a rock band playing inside of a shower. You struggle to hear the company sitting across from the table from you. You struggle to understand the waiter. You struggle to even make out what blur of a sound is coming out of the speakers. All you hear is a jambalaya of voices, clanking, echoing, and buffeting which provokes a poor dining experience.

Even the layout of the restaurant itself is not conducive to the private atmosphere SBG is able to provide. At SBG, each table feels like its own cocoon spread across the hull of a ship. At Beverly Bar, your table is just a bumpstop in a pinball machine as patrons, waiters, and busboys bounce around the non-existent walkways behind you.

The food. The steak frite seemed to have an identify crisis. It was served over a bed of fries in a soup bowl. What is the issue with serving in a soup bowl? There is no room to cut. Try cutting your steak and put too much pressure on the side wall of the bowl....and plop...your bowl is a flying saucer. The salmon also was served on a oblong shaped vessel that left no room to cut the fish as well. Interestingly, both dishes featured the same key flavor....salty.

It is a shame this new Beverly Hills restaurant fails to exceed the achievements of those restaurants that came before it. Beverly Hills would gladly invite the opportunity for new eateries. It is clear significant effort was put into the mimicry of SBG but without further changes Beverly Bar will fall...