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Spago
7.7
Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant offers refined weekend brunch featuring Austrian-influenced dishes alongside California cuisine classics. Though primarily a dinner destination, the limited brunch service showcases seasonal ingredients with the same meticulous preparation that earned its reputation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Salmon Pizza, Austrian Kaiserschmarrn, Chinois Chicken Salad
Scores:
Value: 6.5
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 8.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.9
What makes it special: Wolfgang Puck's flagship defining California cuisine since 1982.
Who should go: Fine dining enthusiasts and special occasions
When to visit: Weekend brunch for quieter experience
What to order: Salmon pizza, kaiserschmarrn, seasonal specials
Insider tip: Bar seats available for walk-ins during brunch
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Valet $18, self-parking in Beverly Canon Gardens garage $3-6 with validation
Dress code: Business casual minimum - collared shirts preferred, no athletic wear or flip-flops
Noise level: Moderate to lively - conversation flows easily at tables, louder near bar
Weekend wait: 2-3 weeks advance reservation essential, no walk-ins
Weekday lunch: 1 week advance booking recommended, bar seats sometimes available
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - seasonal vegetable-forward dishes plus pasta options
Vegan options: Limited - chef can modify 3-4 dishes with advance notice
Gluten-free options: Yes - kitchen experienced with celiac requirements, separate prep available
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes if you want to impress - sophisticated atmosphere without being stuffy, though the high price point sets expectations
Can I get a table without a reservation? Unlikely for dining room, but bar seats often available for brunch service and offer full menu
Is it kid-friendly? Better for teens and up - no kids menu, refined atmosphere expects composed behavior
Best For
Better for: Celebrity chef experience with consistent execution, business entertaining, and milestone celebrations where reputation matters
Skip if: You want trendy Instagram moments or casual neighborhood vibes - this is old-school Beverly Hills luxury
Spago
8.6
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Business Lunch Power Players
Birthday & Celebration Central
Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant serves crispy fries with their gourmet burgers in a sleek, sophisticated setting. The market-driven California cuisine and celebrity clientele make this an iconic Beverly Hills dining destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Prime Hamburger with Fries, Smoked Salmon Pizza, Chinois Chicken Salad
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 8.9
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 9.3
Atmosphere: 8.5
Cultural Relevance: 9.3
What makes it special: Wolfgang Puck's flagship with perfectly seasoned fries
Who should go: Food enthusiasts and celebrity spotters
When to visit: Lunch for best value prix fixe
What to order: Burger with fries, tasting menu, cocktails
Insider tip: Bar seating available for walk-ins
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Valet $18 at hotel entrance, complimentary with validation after 5pm on weekends
Dress code: California chic - designer jeans acceptable but lean upscale, no athletic wear
Noise level: Energetic buzz - conversation friendly but lively atmosphere
Weekend wait: 2-3 weeks advance for prime times, bar seats sometimes available
Weekday lunch: 1 week advance recommended, same-day possible before noon
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - seasonal vegetable dishes and pasta options always available
Vegan options: Yes - chef accommodates with advance notice, usually 3-4 options
Gluten-free options: Yes - kitchen well-versed, can modify most dishes
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Perfect for impressive dates - sophisticated but not stuffy, buzzy enough to ease conversation gaps, patio ideal for romance
Can I get a table without a reservation? Bar and lounge accept walk-ins, full dining room unlikely without booking - try OpenTable at midnight for next-day cancellations
Is it kid-friendly? Welcome but better for 10+ who appreciate fine dining - no kids menu but kitchen accommodates simpler requests
Best For
Better for: Celebrity spotting, special occasion impact, and California cuisine innovation compared to traditional French bistros
Skip if: You want intimate quiet dining or authentic French fries experience - try Petit Trois or Republique instead
Spago
9.1
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Business Lunch Power Players
Birthday & Celebration Central
Luxury Dining Elite
Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant since 1982 continues setting the standard for California cuisine with its market-driven menus and seasonal ingredients. The sleek dining room and exceptional service create an atmosphere where Hollywood's power players seal deals over smoked salmon pizza and prime rib eye.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Salmon Pizza, Roasted Duck with Huckleberry, California Sea Bass
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 9.2
Consistency: 9.3
Food Quality: 9.4
Atmosphere: 8.8
Cultural Relevance: 9.5
What makes it special: Wolfgang Puck's original flagship with celebrity chef appearances
Who should go: Power brokers and special occasion celebrants
When to visit: Tuesday-Thursday for quieter celebrity spotting
What to order: Smoked salmon pizza, tasting menu, chocolate soufflé
Insider tip: Bar seats available for walk-ins even when booked
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Valet $18, self-park in garage $8 with validation, street parking nearly impossible evenings
Dress code: Smart casual to business - dark jeans acceptable but lean upscale, no athleisure
Noise level: Moderate buzz - lively but conversation-friendly, quieter on patio
Weekend wait: 2-3 weeks advance for prime times, bar seats sometimes available
Weekday lunch: 1-2 days advance recommended, walk-ins possible at bar
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - multiple options including dedicated pasta and seasonal vegetables
Vegan options: Yes - chef will modify dishes, advance notice helps
Gluten-free options: Yes - separate prep protocols, GF pizza crust available
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Excellent if you want to impress - sophisticated but not stuffy, patio tables more intimate than main dining room
Can I get a table without a reservation? Bar seats often available for walk-ins, full tables unlikely Thursday-Saturday, best chances Tuesday-Wednesday after 8:30pm
Is it kid-friendly? Welcome but better for 10+ who appreciate fine dining - no kids menu but kitchen accommodates, lunch more relaxed than dinner
Best For
Better for: Celebrity chef experience and see-and-be-seen atmosphere compared to quieter fine dining spots, more consistent than trendy newcomers
Skip if: You want cutting-edge molecular cuisine or intimate romantic ambiance - choose Vespertine or Providence instead