The Belvedere — Restaurant in Beverly Hills

Best of The Best!

When writing reviews I do my best to not come across like a "gushing" teen, however, I forewarn you I experienced my best dining experience to date with The Belvedere.

Enter. I dined with The Belvedere following The 63rd Primetime Emmys and was of the impression The Belvedere could hold its own against the raging feast at The Governors Ball. My date and I began with assorted breads of many varieties, including Raisin. Warm and soft to the touch, the accompanying spreads only made them taste better. Following the bread we were each given Fig Confit and, noting such a small thing, it was amazing.

After beginning with bread and Fig, we were recommended a Sonoma Merlot that could not have been better; along with a sampling of five chocolates to die for. Understand I ordered Halibut, however, she ordered steak - a popular food pairing for Merlot. The Halibut, seared, was soft in texture yet retained the flavor of Lemon and did not disappoint. Until this meal I swore by the Halibut at Gordon Ramsay at The London - no longer! The steak, of course I tried a bite as well, was succulent and cooked to perfection. I really can't think of a better steak in recent days, and won't try to describe it. I simply say visit and buy the Filet.

Without continuing with the gory details, we followed our main courses with a small Sherbet, thereafter with Crème Brûlée, and coffee. Prior to our departure, Sergio who painstakingly cared for us, also gifted my date with something for breakfast - that being a tin replete with Granola.

Beyond food? I would like to also mention the team that cared for us was spot on and did not miss a step or make a mistake. The restaurant is well appointed and nestled away for privacy, even when you are the only patrons dining as in the case of my date and I. Passing through the slinky bar and into The Belvedere be ready for the best dining...

High end restaurant in the Peninsula Hotel. Came here for breakfast at 6:30am (right when they open) on a Friday morning. The hostess and the waiters were all very friendly and helpful. I was the first one to arrive to the table so I was taken to the table, and the hostess suggested I take the booth so I could get the view (I appreciated the suggestion!). The waiter came right away to ask if I wanted anything to drink. I had green tea and it came with honey and lemon on the side. The teapot it came in was very cute. I got the chocolate charcoal acai bowl which was $19. It was smooth and creamy, and came with cacao nibs, coconuts, peanuts, sliced almonds, and some succulent garnishing. It was delicious. I really liked the even distribution of toppings, particularly the cacao nibs. The bowl was small but the dish was surprisingly filling. I walked out very full. The waiter came by frequently to check if we wanted any more water or orange juice or if he could get us anything else. The ambiance was peaceful and very quiet. There is indoor and outdoor seating. I liked the aesthetics of the lobby as well. It was ornate but not garish. Overall, it’s a pricey place but if someone else is paying, I’d recommend coming here and enjoying...

It was my birthday. Nobody even asked me if I wanted to take a drink. Our server was half asleep. He looked so bored and unmotivated. I ordered scallops which came in some extremely salty sauce - I absolutely didn’t like it. Then they brought me tiramisu for my birthday, but they never asked me what I wanted as a dessert. Since I was brought tiramisu, I thought it was complimentary but I was charged. I ordered fresh orange juice, I don’t know if it was squeezed this morning, but it had no taste. It was probably the worst orange juice I’ve ever had in my life. I ordered oysters which were fine. Nothing special. Jasmine tea too, which was the only thing that was actually good. The place itself, I found, looked very boring. The decorations were completely outdated, cheap, and a kind of European style. Tasteless decorations. Maybe it’s nice when you’re sitting outside, but it was a rainy day so we were sitting outside. Payed around $250 for 2 people without drinks and didn’t like it at all. They have a tea room there with a live harpist - that one is much more enjoyable. I would never, ever, go back to the Belvedere. A total...