American Beauty - The Grove

We were on the other side for a popup and decided to grab drinks here since the inside looked so inviting. If we had more time we would’ve stayed here. The service was so good, but we could only have 2 drinks since we had to head out to the bowl for a show. I’m going to have to come back to try their food. The people around us seemed to enjoy their meals. Our drinks were

Greeted by an inviting exterior and a modern interior that initially promised a meal as polished as its decor. However, my experience left me grappling with a restaurant that seems more invested in style than substance. The wood-grilled flatbread was marred by overly sweet labneh, more dessert than dip. Similarly, the glazed carrots veered too far into the sweet zone, their texture overly soft. The roasted squash fared better with its interplay of flavors. Disappointment became the evening’s theme. The steakhouse burger was a big letdown—a dry patty on an overly toasted bun, with bland cheese and underwhelming aioli. I barely made it through a quarter. It came with shoestring fries, a welcome respite. The heritage baby back ribs, touted by the waiter as the best item on the menu, were dry, uninspiring, and clung stubbornly to the bone. It became clear the waiter’s recommendation was a significant overstatement. The mac and cheese was pedestrian. Oversauced pasta shells dressed up with breadcrumbs. The lobster tail was yet another, yet thankfully the last, miss—dry, tough, and frustratingly difficult to extract. While the waiter was pleasant, his recommendations, in hindsight, were upselling tactics rather than genuine advice. His insistence on ordering extra dishes—deemed “small plates”— proved to be a gross exaggeration. American Beauty is the restaurant equivalent of an overly filtered photo—it looks great, but the reality falls short. Come for the atmosphere, but don’t expect much food wise.

GREAT ADDITION TO THE GROVE- we went opening weekend and love it! Started at the bar while we wait for our group to arrive. The bartenders were super nice and explained the drink menu. We ordered many different dishes (check out our receipt). The flatbread and the stuffed hash browns are must have starters/ sides. I loved the Mary’s chicken. They have hundreds of bottles of wine on their menu. However, the house red (which was fab) is only $10 for a full glass. Will definitely be back!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at American Beauty. Had been wanted to go to AB in Venice, but hadn’t got around to it. Glad they opened up closer to our house. The space is designed impressively. Seriously one of the most visually impressive restaurants around. The menu is a creative take on the traditional american steakhouse. Who doesn’t love a great steakhouse? We had the NY Strip, the stuffed hash brown, and the roasted squash. The service was extremely friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back.

I loved everything about this place. We did a group dinner here and had lots of apps. Everything was phenomenal. The flatbread, snap peas, tuna tartar, chicken wings, hash browns, and snapper all stood out. The chocolate peanut butter cake was all anyone could talk about.

Was excited to try out this new spot at the Grove, checked online seating and there was availability in 30 mins, but since we were already in the mall, we decided to go put our name down instead of making a reservation online. Got to the front and they told us that wait was at least 45 minutes, and we were confused, we checked the app and the reservation in 30 mins was still available. The girl at the hostess stand in black plastic frame glasses was very rude about the whole situation. We had our pup with us so we can only sit outside, there was only one table taken when we got there, at least 8 other tables open that we can see, and she still won’t seat us. Asked if we can grab a drink from the bar first and wait to see if we can be seated (8 tables still open) and were told that we can only stand outdoors and make sure we don’t sit down so the waiter won’t think they need to serve us. What type of service attitude was this!!?? Thankfully the food was good, the flatbread was a must order! Also recommend the stuffed hash brown as a side. All the proteins were good, I liked the burger better than the Win-dow outside and the ribs were good but I think it would be better shared, gets a bit heavy.

My husband and I went for the first time last night and loved it! The restaurant and bar are beautiful and the food was delicious! The filet and ribeye were some of the best steaks we've ever had. Special shout out to Peter who greeted us when we arrived and thoughtfully brought us small glasses of sparkling wine to toast our anniversary once we were seated. Our server Evelyn knew the menu well and was friendly and attentive, but did not hover. We live in the neighborhood and will definitely be back.

Came here for my 30th with a group of 11. The Grove was desperately needing a restaurant like this!! Other than the mall parking can be annoying, I think I like this location more than the original Venice location. Our server Tiffany was amazing!! She took care of our large group so effortlessly and with great attention.

I can't wait to fly down to LA just to eat here again!!! Best birthday dinner I've had. The food was fantastic. The steak sauce was so different but to die for! My whole meal was absolutely delicious. The drink I had was "Because Mother Said So". I have no complaints.

We've been here a couple of times now. We really like the brunch/lunch menu. Great food and service. It's hard to find a steak house that has this level of quality at this price point. The establishment is very clean and beautifully decorated as well.

We were on the other side for a popup and decided to grab drinks here since the inside looked so inviting. If we had more time we would've stayed here. The service was so good, but we could only have 2 drinks since we had to head out to the bowl for a show. I'm going to have to come back to try their food. The people around is seemed to enjoy their meals. Our drinks were yum.

The service was really good here! The waiter did make many great food recommendations. I came here craving a steak, so I ordered the NY strip. The ambiance was a bit slow, but I also walked in here on a Wednesday night!

The restaurant is kind of off to the side by World Market and not really inside The Grove. I like the aesthetics, it's cute. Had brunch and every dish was delicious. My fav was the Warm Sticky Bun, tastes similar to a cinnamon roll but with a twist. Super nice service too.

I ended up here on Valentine's Day. No, not for Valentine's Day, but for a friend's birthday. It was a nice night out. Had to brave the traffic coming up Fairfax to get to The Grove (from the 10) which if you know, you know. I'll just say, use Waze to direct you onto a faster path. I'm sure there is/are but I just went with what I know and it sucked. Be ready to pay for parking. I opted to head straight into the structure. $17. American Beauty doesn't validate. Pay stations - I didn't see a manned booth. Just FYI I arrived an hour early. Intentional. Ran time. Hung out at the bar for some adult beverages. Friendly bartenders. Balanced drinks. Great taste. I would have stuck with the cocktails but wanted to warm my palette up for some red meat - ok Bourbon/Rye selection. When my friend arrived, had the option to sit at the bar but opted for the reserved table. From there, the great service continued by the wait staff. Friendly. Funny. Nice. Informative. All of the above. Even with how busy it was. Not an empty seat in the house when we left. Not even outside. As for the food - see pics. Everything, from the appetizers, to the drinks and dessert hit the spot. My steak was prepared as requested and the rest complimented everything else. Well, except the dessert, but that was my fault. I could have, should have ordered something less harsh than another round of Bourbon. But my liver gave me a hall pass that night so .... I like this spot. I don't see myself being a regular as I don't care for the parking or the drive to get there - but I'd go back again for sure. Will likely try the outdoor window for some casual eats and maybe the other location as it's closer to home.

Friday afternoon @ around 2 pm. A few diners in for lunch but definitely on the slow side. Greeting is minimalist. Adequate. Ambiance feels LOW ENERGY although there are plenty of personnel without much to do. Luckily our server is friendly'ish. FOOD: the hangar steak frites is excellent. Cooked perfectly medium rare and the fries are notably good - skinny, perfectly fried and seasoned. Decent portion on the truncated lunch menu. $37 seems fair. The Italian chopped salad on the other hand was POOR. Way over dressed, soggy and imbalanced with heavy cheese, excessive garbanzo beans in 2 ways ... just way too heavy and way too wet. I did not eat more than 10% of it and our server intentionally did not ask if there was an issue. DRINKS: house wine at $10 for a red (Italian red blend) or white (Pinot Grigio) was a great deal. Atmosphere: the decor may be decent but I didn't really notice as the overall effect was just (as I said earlier) LOW ENERGY. Would I return? For the hangar steak frites - MAYBE.

I really like this place. The food is very, very good. The service was present and attentive, we were seated and greeted within minutes. The decor is absolutely lovely, welcoming and comfortable. The pictures speak volumes as to the quality of the food. So why 2 stars? Well, for one thing: one star reviews are no longer credible. But the big fail: 46 minutes from ordering (according to the "ordered" time on the receipt) to arriving at our table is unacceptable. Was this Friday night Valentine's in the middle of the dinner rush? No. Was this facing off against a nine year old's birthday party of 75? No. Was this because the burgers were so fresh and juicy, they had to dispatch bovine justice to slay my hunger? I certainly hope not. As you can see from my review distribution, I love shouting out restaurants that do a great job. I can't let 46 minutes for 6 minute cook time order go unnoticed. Now, they're new, been open a few months. Soft open, friends & family nights are when you dial it in. And a few months open, this is not the time to just phone it in.

Leaving an updated review, the owner/manager was gracious enough to send a gift card as an apology for the birthday dinner mishap. My partner & I decided to give them a second chance, we tried their lamb chops and rosemary chicken this time. It was delicious and the server was so nice. I'm happy that they made it right & our second go was a wonderful experience. We definitely recommend American Beauty!

Your New Modern Steakhouse. I've been wanting to go here for quite a while & let me tell you, it did not disappoint. Located towards the CBS end of The Grove (you'll actually have to use the crosswalk opposite of the Farmer's Market parking lot). Interior is dark & moody, but not too dimly lit. My friend & I actually opted to dine in the patio & I'm so glad that we did. It's The Grove, after all, & this locale really thrives off it's outdoor setting. There's plenty of fire pits to keep you warm & the area is well lit. Fernanda (request her in the evenings as your server if possible!) was nothing short of exceptional. Even if you came in not knowing what to order, she'll happy give you a rundown of what this steakhouse (a sister location to the original restaurant in Venice) thrives in. But my friend & I knew exactly what we wanted... Main Course: Flannery 30-day Dry Aged Prime Porterhouse 32 oz. $165 Yes, it is the most expensive dish. But I am a carnivore at heart & for a steakhouse, I knew it was only appropriate to judge this place based on it's best offering. It. Was. Amazing. A perfect medium rare - nice sear on the outside, + juicy, warm, red center with a tender chew. I'm a true believer that a good piece of beef does not need any steak sauce & this was the perfect example. It was served with a small arugula salad. It provided a necessary peppery bite to stand up to the meatiness of the steak. Sides: Stuffed Hash Browns - I'm a "meat + potatoes" kind of guy & this delivered in spades. There's a reason why there are already many pictures of this dish on Yelp. The great thing is that it eats like a baked potato - sour cream, onion, chives. It's an innovative twist on a classic steakhouse side dish. Charred Broccolini - Fernanda ingeniously recommended this. The vegetable side dish is lathered in a thick parmesan caesar sauce. The saltiness of this dish complimented the strong, savory flavors of the steak. Wine: "Roman Ceremony" Cabernet Sauvignon - This full bodied glass of red stood up to the heartiness of the Porterhouse steak. Its place as our alcoholic beverage of choice helped to round out our delicious meal. Dessert(s): Burnt Cheesecake - Normally, I would opt to go to a 2nd location for desert (if I do decide to do dessert at all). But my friend wanted to try a dessert here so we chose this . The texture was velvety smooth with the charred top providing a welcome smokiness. It was accompanied with candied meyer lemon - which added a nice, non-overpowering sweet & floral note. Straus Organic Vanilla Soft Serve - Get. This. Desert. Fernanda also recommended this. I would come back here just for this. This is a desert for people who do not like desert. It is not overly sweet - which I definitely appreciated. The chocolate pearls are reminiscent of the crunch from a Ferrero Rocher without the hazelnut flavor. The Amarena Cherries & sauce will win over anyone who is not a fan of cherries. Quite simply, it is a nice & elegant take on the Ben & Jerry's "Cherry Garcia" Ice Cream. Overall, this is not your father's steakhouse & that is a very good thing: - No need to come here just for special occasions (graduations, promotions, etc.) - Food is definitely on par with that of your typical steakhouse. - no need to spend 5+ hours having the restaurant make a spectacle of your dining experience with white linen tablecloths & waiters dressed in suits. (Their Dress Code is business casual) - By the time we left for out movie (7:30pm), this place was bustling. It's a great place for any social gathering - be it a date, a casual meeting with friends, or a gathering for groups. This is THE PLACE that you want to be at & the kind of place that you would not expect from The Grove. Special shout out to Fernanda T. for being one of the warmest & chill servers that I have ever had. She's as real & as hospitalitable as it gets & that is very appreciated. Raphael (her runner) was super considerate to take a bunch of photos for me & my friend. The General Manager, himself - Darryl - came to our table to check on us. We had a lovely chat about how great our dining experience was. I'm a big believer that a restaurant's staff is only as good as their leader allows them to be. Darryl is the empathetic leader who treats his staff like his equals & trains them to be themselves. You can tell that everyone on the team loves their job & their work environment. Kudos to a very well-run ship with a happy crew - their passion rubs off on the warm, lively, & classy vibes. I will definitely be coming back soon. If you haven't checked this place out yet, what are you waiting for? (I also recommend booking a reservation for good measure because I wouldn't be surprised if this place grows in popularity).

This venue is so lovely. They have cozy seats inside, including bar seating with a full menu and also have seats outside with heat lamps and fire pits. Super cute vibe. We chose to sit at the bar because we like to mingle. Our bartender and waiter was Stephen and he was phenomenal. I ordered a Vespa to start and it was delicious. It's also nice to see cocktail prices at $16 especially at The Grove! We started with the wood grilled flatbread and oh boy this is so yummy! The sesame seeds and yummy honey dip is just such a treat! Def get this! We shared the filet, and it was so tasty! It had this charbroiled flavor that is unmatched. The meat was so tender and it was just so yummy. We got the steak sauce just to try and that was also delicious, but the steak alone has great flavor. We also ordered the glazed carrots and they were so yummy, almost like dessert, but not too sweet. We skipped dessert but definitely want to come back for more of this delicious food and to try a dessert. We will definitely be back to sit at the bar with hopes Stephen is our server again. Overall everything was excellent from the staff, the venue and the food. I'd also love to try brunch one day!

I've been meaning to check this place out ever since they opened and was waiting for a bit for them to hopefully iron out the kinks of being a new restaurant. I went this past week on a very quiet Monday for lunch. The restaurant was practically empty at around 1pm. The restaurant itself was nicely designed and I could see it have a lively night life both inside and on their outdoor patio. We were greeted by our sever almost immediately and we asked for waters and beverages from the bar. We waited for about 15 minutes to get our bar drinks and another 5 for our waters. All with a full view of the bar, so we could see that the bartenders were just standing around. I ordered the bloody Mary and my boyfriend got an iced black coffee. Both drinks were drinkable. The Bloody Mary was like thick cold tomato soup, completely lacking in spicy or any real flavor other any puréed tomatoes. The iced coffee was the worst thing I've ever tasted. Our server tried it and admitted that he wasn't sure what was wrong with it, but that he too agreed it was terrible. For our entrees we got the brisket burrito and the steakhouse burger. We requested that the burger come with raw onions and the worcestershire sauce come on the side. When the burger arrived we received grilled onions and the burger doused in the sauce. The burger itself had a good flavor to it but was ruined by being drenched in worcestershire. The brisket burrito was ok but not my favorite for $19. Overall we were disappointed by our service and the lack of attention to our food requests. We may have tried this place again if our service had been better since it is a cute spot, but we'll giving other restaurants our business when looking for something new to try.

My aunt sent me an ad about the opening of a new restaurant at the Grove and based on the pictures alone I had to try. The vibe felt fun but elevated. It's a perfect addition to a mall. Think fancy Yardhouse where kids are running around but still nice enough for those having date night. I tried the tuna tartar, which was pretty subpar. I also had the ribeye and brocolini. My ribeye was completely burned on the outside and rare in the middle. It also looked like a strip instead of ribeye but maybe that's just me. Service should have been so much better but this place is new, so they are still learning. Overall I prefer a more upscale experience but this is a good addition for families or after a long shopping haul.

Beyond. The food was stellar. Great service. Cute decor. I mean all of it. Our waitress was awesome. Maya you're tops!!!!! Get. The. Flatbread. Labne and honey and salt and sesame seeds and DELICIOUSNESS.

I think the place is pretty good, servers are nice also but the food quality is not worth the price. We ordered 1 hanger steak which was pretty chewy and absolutely not 8 oz as advertised. Maybe 4 oz. Also ordered 1/2 chicken and a steak burger. Chicken was terrible unfortunately. It was blend. Burger was ok but you can eat much better burgers with half of this price. Happy and Healthy fee is absolutely ridiculous. Told my server and thanks to her she removed it. Ambiance was really good. But honestly I don't think this place will stay in business for a long time unless they change their food quality.

Server didn't notify us of the menu stipulation. For lunch their steaks come without any sides. For dinner it comes with sides. The menu they gave us was a dinner menu, our server said we can order steaks from there on lunch too. When we got the steaks they didn't come as advertised on the menu. Not to mention it took like over an hour just to get the steaks and we came in at like 1pm on a weekday and it was not busy at all. The steak directions weren't even followed. The stuffed hash brown was delicious but I will never return.

Secret date for an early Valentine's Day celebration. We started with the grilled Brussels sprouts and hamachi collar. Both were fantastic. For our main course, we got the Porterhouse, mac and cheese, carrots, and broccolini. The carrots were probably my favorite of that round - the mac and cheese was a bit soupy and the steak was more rare than I would have liked. It was seasoned well though with a great char. My partners seemed to like their cocktails - the paloma and the dirty martini. But they did say that the martini had so much brine that they couldn't taste the infusion in the gin. Our server was great. Very attentive and able to get our food out to us on our schedule - we were able to get to our next location with plenty of time. The decor is a bit oddly eclectic in a way that didn't make total sense to me. But the seats were comfortable and it wasn't too loud, even though it was pretty busy at 7 PM on a Friday night.

This restaurant is kinda hidden in the back area of the grove. The service and food is amazing.

Awesome place! We sat inside, which had beautiful street art on the walls and were seated in a booth. My husband and I have never been here but our server gave us some great food recommendations, thank you Mya! Everything from food, to the decor to the staff was awesome. Next time we are at the grove we will definitely be stopping in, even if it's just for a drink.

Just as good, if not better, than their original Venice location. Absolutely loved the flatbread with labneh and honey, brussels sprouts with kimchi aioli, frisee caesar salad, broccolini, and shoestring fries with aioli. Service was great and both the interior/patio are beautiful.

The new and hip spot at the grove! Highly recommend visiting this location. So many tasty items such as the bread appetizer. Recommend the filet. The burger is already a fan favorite. Enjoyed all the side items such as Mac and Cheese , French fries and the Brussel Sprouts! The apple pie desert is a must! A+++

Such a beautiful dining experience I don't even want to say anything else. But that's not who I am on yelp so.... I visited American beauty on a Tuesday night after work to celebrate the holidays and everything was spectacular. The decor inside is gorgeous, really living up to its name and the lighting is just low enough where it sets the tone for the evening without hindering your ability to see and take photos (much, might need an obnoxious flash moment). The service was so good. I forgot to ask my server's name but she was so on top of it. They reset your table settings after every course which is just so classy! Now the important part. The food was insane. My party of 3 ordered food to share - 1 starter, 2 mains, 2 sides, 2 desserts. We started with the started with the seasonal Burratta and Persimmon salad - wonderful balance of flavors, light and fresh. I wanted to eat it so bad, I forgot to take a picture for you guys first!!!! For mains we had the grilled orata and the grilled lambchops - both seasoned spectacularly, the fish was melt in your mouth good and the lamb was just drool worthy (running out of adjectives). The sides were next level. Whoever conceptualized those stuffed hash browns needs an award. They were iconic and I'm craving them right now. The mac and cheese was also creamy and delicious and a lovely complement. For dessert the burnt cheesecake was one of the best I've ever had (sorry to our friends at the factory down the street) and the molten chocolate cake was so good, it almost turned me into a peanut butter and chocolate fan (I don't like it, but I loved this cake - sometimes I worry that it chocolate cakes can be too rich, not a problem here, so well balanced). We also had quite a few drinks come to our table but I'll call out the two I had which was the 1964 and the orange wine. Both light and fresh, and I complement our server's accuracy in describing the 1964. Definitely was not disappointed in either drink. Though everything was wonderful, it was not perfect. There were some cons - the portion size on the Mac was on the smaller side in my opinion and the lambchops were a bit salty. The guy who was bussing our tables was also a little over eager and almost discarded some of the good stuff (and for these prices, that plate needed to be clean) But these things were not significant enough to lose a star. Overall excellent experience. TL;DR Go here, it's amazing.

Needs a none pork protein for their egg breakfast. Poached egg presentation needs work.

First time eating here and I'll be back! We found this place in the outdoor Mall, the Grove, after leaving another place that was too cold inside. The ambience is very nice and place is well decorated. We were seating immediately to a nice comfortable booth. We ordered drinks and the flatbread app to start. It was very good and enjoyed the yogurt/honey dip. We both ordered the Creekstone Hanger Steak (black angus beef), and it was great. The chef cooked it perfectly and the steak had good flavor too. The steak wasn't expensive, only $33, it was 9oz but filled us up. We also had side of Brussel sprouts. They had my favorite light Beer, Amstel, so was impressed to find it here. The service was on point all night, and we were assisted by the entire staff. We skipped desert and just had coffee.

Great new addition to the Grove! American Beauty is the perfect spot for Brunch. Atmosphere is greasy and chic with warm hospitality and a creative bar program. Love the design with a ton of seating inside and outside. Food is wonderfully executed and has a ton of options for vegetarians, pescatarians and your good ol' meat and potatoes peeps. Wine options are thoughtful and have and much higher quality than the other spots in the mall or farmers market.

Creative delicious meal. Frisée Caesar was not a typical ceaser, so not swimming in dressing; this fresh salad struck a wonderful balance of crisp light frisee perfectly coated with delicious dressing and imperceptible crispy. Meats perfectly cooked with delicious salmon, butter-smooth perfectly cooked steak, and discovered Orata (beautifully dressed white fish). The Brussels sprouts are a destination item. Carrots with yummy clove undertones and dessert-worthy mascarpone (?) mousse. We enjoyed mocktails... Everything was solidly delicious. Amniamce is also beautiful... Starting with a stunning sculptural hostess table followed by gorgeous natural organic wooden sculptures separated the spaces. Warm woods, fresh variety of eclectic yet harmonious art all in an elegant space that reminds me of the best of American woodland retreat.

Mediocre. Not cheap/ not expensive. Just blah. Nothing exciting. Service was good. The burger place on the side of the restaurant is FAR BETTER and a fraction of the price.

I never thought it was going to be as good as it was. For dinner I had the ribs and apple pie. My friend had the chopped salad, broccolini and chicken. The ribs were fall off the bones bone incredible the broccolini was cooked to perfection and the size of the portions means I had lunch for tomorrow too. The chicken was juicy and well seasoned with potatoes that were also perfectly cooked. Ok, the apple pie was out of this world, move over apple-pan, you're not #1 anymore.

This one's for Will! By far the friendliest and most welcoming bartender on this side of town.This was my first time here and I was so surprised at how good the food was. Not sure the reviews here really do it justice. Will and Kelsey made incredible recommendations; the glazed carrots and stuffed hashbrowns are a must for first timers. I will definitely be adding this spot to the rotation.

I really wanted to like this place better: I was a big fan of its previous incarnation, Wood Ranch; I work nearby and frequent their mini offshoot, The Window; and I'm always a fan of a good steakhouse. Sadly, American Beauty was just "okay". My girlfriend and I both got steaks (of course), but apparently since neither entrée was one of the pricier options (Filet Mignon, NY Strip, etc.), the waitress seemed obligated to clarify that one of the steaks (Iowa Teres Major) might be a little "chewy", and the other one (Creekstone Hanger) wasn't wood-fired like the other options, I guess implying that maybe it's not as good or something. We did get a few sides, but even for the "cheaper" steaks and no alcohol, the bill was still $150 before tip. On the plus side, the service was impeccable: the few times I tried to get our waitress' attention for more water or whatever, if she didn't respond immediately, another waitperson quickly swooped in to help out. The restaurant has a high-end feel, and I genuinely felt well-cared for. Overall, this experience was a bit of a letdown, but I would still give American Beauty another chance. It's local for me, and I'm hoping that this was just an off night for the food.

I'm not going to pay $10 or &15 to park in order to eat a steak. Sorry, A.B....fix this-- quick. SSZ

We had an amazing experience at The Grove this past Sunday! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted one of the managers and seated on the Patio area. The restaurant was quite busy and had nice Venice vibes. The service was really good--our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and made great recommendations. Despite the Sunday rush, our food arrived quickly and was was delicious. I ordered the Ribeye steak frites and the steak was perfectly cooked, full of nice flavor from the grill, and beautifully presented. We also tried the Brisket burrito which was also really good. Looking forward to come back for dinner and grab dinner at the bat next time.

Went to the bar. Only half full. Waited 10 minutes to order a drink. No one came over, so left. Would never happen at Steak 48 or Mastros. Very disappointed. Can't really see going back.

The American Beauty Steakhouse is a lovely little break from the madness of the Grove shopping center. The food is delightful. Whether you are interested in a burger or something more substantial they have some great options. The full bar also offers something for the adventurous in the way of craft cocktails. Beer and wine too. We sat outside in the patio to take advantage of the beautiful day. Our waiter was courteous and with recommendations.

Do not miss out on American Beauty at the Grove! Everything from the food to the ambiance is incredible. HIGHLY recommend pulling up a seat at their gorgeous wrap around bar. Will and Kelsey are phenomenal and will make you feel right at home! I've been going for a few weeks now and Will has gone above and beyond to ensure every visit was memorable. Can't wait to go back and try a new item on the menu or a new cocktail. Seriously for any foodies, you have to go here! And start with those Brussels and the hash brown omggg

I'd be willing to give it a second try.... The service and ambiance were 10/10! The food was a hit or miss (50/50). I had the prawns and they were flavorful, but mushy texture. A few of my friends had other dinners items, and their sides were too salty.

Food was delicious, service was awesome, and the ambiance was very nice. As you can see in the pictures, it was very relaxing and nice overall. They definitely listened when we explained that the Brussel Sprouts were little bit salty, they actually made a new batch and it was soo good! I definitely recommend this place for any occasions. Had a wonderful time with the girls and we enjoyed our GNO! I am coming back with my daughter's and my husband

I want to really like this place, but dang our experience made it hard. I'll start by saying the food is quite good. We ordered the burger, the chicken, and the ribeye. We also split the flatbread, the stuffed hash browns, and the broccolini. Food was all very flavorful and generous portions. Now to why the 3 stars. The service. We sat down and my dad ordered a vodka cranberry. They have a full bar but no cranberry juice, bizarre but ok. So he just decided on a lemonade instead. My husband ordered a Diet Coke. The lemonade tasted like it was from concentrate, like something you would defrost and add water to. Diet Coke is fountain. Come to find out, upon receiving the check of course, there are no complimentary refills. The server never specified, just asked if they were ready for another. Annoying when you're paying $70 for a steak. AND! They have the audacity to charge a "happy and healthy" surcharge of 3%. Pay your workers a living wage and don't pass that on to your customers when you're charging per refill. I think I'm honestly the most annoyed that when we were ready to pay, the server just came over with a machine and showed me the top saying that this was the total. Didn't give me an itemized, didn't ask if I wanted one, didn't give me the option to scroll through. Merely just showed me the amount and ran my card and told me I could adjust the tip. (Lowest option being 18%, not that I would tip any less than that generally). Husband asked for an itemized after we paid and it was only then that we could see the drink charges and this surcharge. Food is good but they definitely need to work on their priorities when trying to make a buck.

This place is gorgeous. I come here with my bestie and sit at the bar and order some drinks and snacks before we see a movie and it HITSSS every time. Bartenders are great, especially Will - so fun.

I wasn't aware that there was already an American Beauty in Venice, but my trusty travel guide @HitherandWander turned me on to their new branch at the Grove. And I'm so glad. Everyone on the staff was so welcoming and friendly and the service was impeccable. We started with their frisee Caesar salad, and I was very impressed as a connoisseur of Caesars. The dressing was light, and the tiny crispy levain croutons were incredible. I've never had a Caesar like that. My companion had the hanger steak which was juicy and flavorful, and I opted for the lamb chops, intrigued that they were on a base of tzatziki and harissa. Lamb chops can often be small and disappointing. Not these! They were large and perfectly prepared. Be forewarned that the harissa gives the dish some kick so the taste will linger for a while, but it's very umami. The only disappointment was the hash browns stuffed with sour cream and onion. They looked great but were mostly dry and overcooked around the edges so we left most of them on the plate. But aside from that, it was a great dining experience and I'll be back very soon to check our their lunch and maybe even breakfast menus.

Great service and food for a lovely evening at The Grove. Best Dirty Martini I have had and the steak cooked over wood fire really had an amazing smokey flavor and cooked to perfection. We had the flatbread, hen of the woods mushrooms, stuffed hash browns, and NY strip. Ended the meal with the apple pie which was a legit almost entire apple pie with a tasty, buttery flaky crust. I was so satisfied with food and service I will definitely be returning. Paired with the house red which was indeed filled to the top and all around good table red to pair with the meal.

Food was out of this world. Burgers are TOP NOTCH. The inside is beautiful and it just adds to the flavors of the food. And the service is phenomenal! Will be back, soon! Also Q was a great server !

Seriously the biscuits are the best I've ever had in my entire life. I got fried chicken salad and it's not really a salad - there's some lettuce- I feel like a big fatty but it's so freaking good. My son got the hamburger which they sell for five dollars less I have to take out window. It should be the same price so it draws more people into the restaurant. Super cute place too. Highly recommend.

Food is good, service is good not great (everyone is nice but there just isn't a wow factor for service) went last month and forgot to post my review but seeing as it appears to still hardly have customers I felt I could provide some helpful feedback. I would recommend having their bubbliest staff pass around flyers at the grove where the nearby restaurants have long lines (cheesecake factory & la piaza) and maybe do a happy hour on cocktails or even a voucher for a free drink with entree purchase. The location of American beauty is hidden for tourists and the price is high compared to other nearby spots therefore a more vibrant ambiance/music to obtain others attention would help. Also, I would recommend they add a kids menu, the grove is super family friendly and there's no kids menu and I get the vibe they are going for but a pivot should be made seeing they hardly ever have customers.

Hidden fees are for ticket master and this restaurant I was charged $13.50 for a burger that was supposed to be $12.00 (even tho an employee told me it was half off menu and there was no indication going veggie would be more expensive.) I was also charged a "health and happiness fee." I also was told they'd put lettuce or greens on it and they didn't Shame but this is fraud to me even tho the food was fine Will not be returning

Great service, loved the atmosphere! Would definitely go back! The NY steak was so delicious! The drinks were also really good!

This is a great refresh from your typical steakhouse experience. Innovative use and combinations of not so typical spices & seasonings on most dishes. Execution of dishes was spot on and perfectly cooked as ordered. Finally a steakhouse that doesn't offer the same boring side dishes of veggies with just butter & salt. Drinks were also innovative & some really nice rare finds. Best part is prices are fair and not ridiculous like most steakhouses with micro portions. All in all a very enjoyable experience with very friendly & helpful staff that perfectly complemented the delicious fare.

Such a great new addition to the Grove! Everything we tried, from the cocktails to food to dessert, was absolutely delicious. Definitely get the steak!! The service was quick and the atmosphere is nice. Fernanda was amazing! We'll definitely be back!

Just another astheticly pleasing restaurant with horrible food. I was not a fan of this place. Myself and someone else in my party ordered the hamburger to be safe as we could not find anyting calling our name on the menu. I took a bite and had to spit it out on to my napkin , other person was waiting for me to take a a bite to see if i had liked it as she also had not. We could not find what the weird sour foul taste was. I just ate my fries and called it a night. on the bright side we got seated right away and service was ok nothing special but i would not recomend this or be back.