The Grill on the Alley
Restaurant · Beverly Hills
9560 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Highlights
Classic American steakhouse with power lunch vibe
Classic American steakhouse with power lunch vibe
"If you’re wondering where showbiz’s most powerful people cut deals over chopped salad and crab melts, it’s The Grill on the Alley. Studio heads, power agents, and their attorneys all have standing reservations at this neighborhood classic, though it works just as well for a nice meal of chicken piccata and steamed broccoli with your parents. The food at The Grill is just fine—and occasionally underseasoned–but nobody minds when the service is this good. The waiters in white vests are total pros, and if you’re lucky, they’ll share a story about Clint Eastwood while you’re eating brownie á la mode for dessert." - sylvio martins, arden shore, brant cox, jess basser sanders
"Everyone wants to know where the celebs eat, but what about their stressed-out publicists, agents, and attorneys? They all have standing reservations at The Grill on The Alley, a power-lunch classic serving well-seared ribeyes with steamed broccoli, chicken piccata in lemon-butter with warm table bread, and brownies a la mode. Could most dishes use a bit more seasoning? Sure, but the five-star service alone makes us wish we were regulars—the white-vested servers will charm you with stories about knowing Madonna before she was Madonna. Book ahead of time if you don't want someone’s assistant snagging your table." - sylvio martins, brant cox
"The Grill On The Alley is where Hollywood’s most powerful people—and their lawyers—make deals over chopped salad. But don’t let the number of CAA execs and studio heads with standing reservations fool you. This Beverly Hills classic has the feel of a neighborhood spot that you’d take your parents out for a nice meal. Here, the maître d' greets you with a nod and the menu is a who’s who of simple steakhouse standards, like ribeyes with steamed broccoli, a shrimp cocktail, and brownies á la mode. The food is fine, and occasionally a bit underseasoned, but it's the service that makes us aspire to become power-lunching regulars. The Grill’s white-jacketed servers are total pros—many of them have been here since Back To The Future premiered—and will charm you with stories about knowing Madonna before she was Madonna. Tables for dinner are relatively easy to come by, but lunch is more competitive—plan to book ahead of time or risk someone’s assistant snagging your spot. Food Rundown Chicken Piccata The Grill knows how to grill white meat. The flattened chicken breast gets some nice color after being pressed on the hot grill, and the tangy butter-lemon sauce is so good we always ask for extra table bread to clean our plates. Crab Melt Decadent and delicious. The grilled sourdough is generously buttered and the cheesy crab filling tastes like sweet lump meat. Order with a side of fries. Brownie Nothing groundbreaking here but we like how the soft brownie arrives warm enough to melt the vanilla ice cream." - Sylvio Martins
"One of LA’s most storied power lunch spots that opened back in 1984, the Grill on the Alley feels like a member-only club in the middle of Beverly Hills’s Golden Triangle. Expect solid American steakhouse classics like wedge salads and grilled chops, all of which go with a little people-watching to see what deals are being made in the dining room. Be sure to get an order of the thick-sliced bacon for a deal-making appetizer." - Matthew Kang
"Beverly Hills’s power-player spot Grill on the Alley knows that the right martini can make a break tomorrow’s big media deal. That’s why they’ve been doing it right for so many years." - Farley Elliott, Mona Holmes
