Stacy J.
Yelp
Can not wait to come back here!
We've been driving by for months saying we're going to eat at Hudson House, but it's taken us until now to come for dinner.
We had somewhere to be right after our dinner so we came super early and were delighted to discover that they have Happy Hour every single day of the week from 2-6!!!! Half price martinis, Bellinis, raw bar items, and burgers. Such a great deal, and such a low risk way to try multiple items on the menu.
I ordered the Bellini which was super strong, but well balanced with the sweetness of the peach flavor. I love that it was frozen, and, somehow it magically stayed frozen until the last drop an hour later, never turning into a melted slush of a drink. Not sure how they manage this, but it was great.
My husband had the Bleu & Gold martini and loved it. The highlight was the generous side car they served with it! We were already impressed with the generous portions even though we were paying Happy Hour prices. Very few places give you more than you pay for these days, but Hudson House is definitely on that short list.
We ordered the pressed tuna roll which is as delicious as every other reviewer states. It has so many amazing flavors, and each bite is so satisfying! I could have ordered this and one other appetizer and called it a meal! I'm not sure if they finish it with truffle oil or truffle salt, but it was amazing!
Next up we ordered the Coconut Shrimp roll and loved that as well. This one definitely has more going on in the texture department, and the macadamia nuts with the coconut and crispy shrimp made this roll feel like something straight out of Merriman's in Maui. It's a vacation in a roll!
For an entree, we ordered the maple planked salmon and loved this one too. So many places do salmon on the medium rare side, so, when I asked for a more medium temp, I was happy to hear that the chef cooks this one medium well. The sweet soy glaze was perfectly balanced with the fish, and we loved the broccoli on the side. I'm guessing it was the lemon parm broccoli from their side item menu. Sounds so simple, but it was so delicious!
We were in a rush, so we didn't get to try dessert, but we will definitely be back when we can take our time and sample more items. The hostess was lovely and our server Josh was helpful, attentive, and so kind when we needed to box up the rest of our meal to get to our next destination.
The ambiance is very cool. The big booths are super cozy and perfect for settling in with a group or a date. Even though the vibe was lively, the noise level was so low you could hear your own voice.
One final note - valet is not as crazy here as the rest of the spots in the neighborhood! We lucked out and found street parking, but, if you need to valet, it's $12. Not as bad as $20 as a lot of other Sunset Blvd spots!