The Hideout — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Slather yourself in some sunblock to get ready for this burning review. As all my fans know, I am a man of two things: analogies and cheap champagne. The only naturally occurring object I can think of to compare the service to is the anglerfish. Just like the tantalizing blue light it dangles in front of its prey at the depths of the ocean, the staff here successfully draws you in with the promise of good service. We arrived in the early afternoon to enjoy the Southern California weather by the pool, and were seated almost immediately. Sounds great, but this is when the chaos began.

While they placed us in the sun, we were told an umbrella would be brought over immediately to provide us with a well-needed respite from the 93-degree heat. To demonstrate my point, please refer to the photo of the patrons roasting in the sun. No, those aren't pieces of meat in the oven, though if you look carefully at the woman in the back right of the photo, you will see the true face of despair. This is what we were subjected to for 16 minutes before I finally got up and asked the waitress (who had not been by our table yet), if I could grab the umbrella myself. She apologized and said it would be brought right over, after which we waited another 10 minutes for an umbrella. After I stooped to the floor to pick up my burned skin that had sloughed off from my bone, I realized that we had been waiting 26 minutes without help from any servers. We were able to flag someone down at around 30 minutes, at which point I ordered a happy hour beer, and my assistant ordered a gin and tonic.

That's when we started the timer. It took the waiter 12 minutes and 48 seconds to bring us these two simple drinks (see photo). When he placed the gin and tonic down, we noticed gin all over his hand, and that the glass had spilled a significant amount of its contents on the way over. Furthermore, there were no limes or twists (see photo). This would have all been fine had this not been an $18 drink. On top of that, they charged me $8 for my beer even though it was supposed to be $5 during happy hour.

Oh and then the parking was $9 with validation. Look at how upset that made this one patron! No one should ever come here. Do not lot the anglerfish draw you in, as it will devour you with its predatory nature of overcharging you and providing you with...

From the moment we arrived, STK delivered an unforgettable experience. The service was nothing short of impeccable—our host guided us through the restaurant’s signature dishes and vibrant style with grace and warmth, setting the tone for what turned out to be a truly indulgent afternoon.

We began with a refreshing shrimp cocktail and a perfectly crisp Caesar salad, followed by the famous STK mini burgers that lived up to their hype. The main courses were a show of culinary precision: the juicy New York steak, tender filet mignon, buttery salmon, and succulent sea bass each impressed with bold flavor and finesse. The mushroom tagliatelle was a vegetarian standout—rich, earthy, and comforting.

Our table overflowed with decadent sides: crispy STK tots, creamy mac & cheese, and jumbo asparagus grilled to perfection. Paired with handcrafted cocktails, chilled bottles of Prosecco, and a smooth 20-year port wine, every sip and bite elevated the experience.

But it didn’t stop there. The grand finale was a visual spectacle—a flame-melted cotton candy dome revealing the most decadent cake, ice cream, and fresh berries underneath. It was a dessert presentation that sparked delight and left us speechless.

Dining poolside on the patio, surrounded by cascading waterfalls, made it feel more like a luxury vacation than a lunch in the city.

We will absolutely be...

Very fun experience. Lost a star for no good non beef or deep fried or even one decent vegetarian option. Recently had surgery so was looking for an option. The rest of my party was fine with the menu. Normally, other than the beef, I would have been too. Would have had a lobster tail if it was offered without the steak but alas... I'm sure I could of asked but perhaps consider adjusting menu to offer a couple more things without beef or deep fried? The menu online was very different which is why we came. That side we loved the place! The food was delicious, the ambiance was fun and light hearted. The staff were engaging and attentive. My mother (86) danced and laughed with ladies half her age who had fun with her. I would recommend hiding out at The Hideout. We sat and talked and relaxed for quite a while and never felt pressure to leave, like some...