The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air

Brilliant spot in the iconic Bel Air Hotel. The food is exceptionally good. One of the best steaks I've ever had.

It was an exceptional dining experience. From the moment we entered until dessert, everything was perfect, even the weather. Our waiter, Micah Paloff, made the evening truly magical. I will certainly return with friends and family so they can also enjoy this luxurious dining experience.

Went for Sunday breakfast. $110 for one, including parking ($23 with validation from restaurant; $25 without??). Is it worth it? The setting is gorgeous. The wines-by-the-glass selection seems good. The food was very nice (nearly $40 for a croissant egg sandwich with a pile of lovely salad on the side). The service was a little inattentive - had to frantically wave to pay my bill, requiring another customer at the front desk to point at me to get someone to come by). Yet still very personable people. The espresso drink was machine made, pretty sure ($12 and no coffee art). So is it worth it? You all decide!

Always a pleasure when I come. Very sweet patrons and staff. Everything on the menu was excellent. Even going to the barn hanging out is always a great time. The bartenders are hilarious even the management. They are all wonderful to talk to and I feel so welcome and feel like talking to them. Great people! Wow.

We wanted the Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air to be something other than a nice hotel restaurant in a fancy hotel, but at the end of the day that is all it really is. The food was all good and presented well but $15-$20 per item overpriced which is hard to justify when the food isn’t incredibly special. Service was good but not the memorable service you expect at these price points. The ambience was great however and it was fun to walk around the resort afterwards. Do I feel like I need to rush back? No. Was it fine for what it was? Yes.

Went there on Wednesday afternoon, very quiet and people were even doing interview next to us with a celebrity. Amazing environment with old trees and nice little creek. The ice creams were very good especially the chocolate one. The only way to visit is to do valet and it’s $15 with validation, something to note. A great place for people to talk privately and also a high end /community vibe cafe/ bar within bel air.

Came here for a birthday and had a great dining experience. You eat on a covered outdoor patio. The food and drinks are definitely expensive, but you are paying for quality and the experience. I started off the night with Pepino’s Revenge for my drink which is their tequila special. It was a very refreshing alcoholic beverage with the cucumber and tequila working perfectly together. The swan ice cube was a nice touch as well. I split the cacio e pepe and california king salmon with my girlfriend. The cacio e pepe was good, but I have to say it was nothing to write home about. There wasn’t anything spectacular about it. The california king salmon on the other hand was absolutely phenomenal. Honestly some of the best salmon I’ve ever eaten. Very flavorful and just seemed so unbelievably fresh. I really enjoyed that dish and highly recommend it. This is a good spot to come for a special occasion, it’s in a beautiful area and if you don’t mind spending a little extra money I think it’s worth it.

First of all, its awesome place. The hotel itself is already awesome. We had a great service from the servers at the restaurant and the foods were all good. Thank you so much for the great services. Two thumbs up for all the servers who have served for us. Especially, the lambchop (i think it was about $200 for full rack) I think that one was really really delicious. We have ordered two pastas that were about $50(?) each I think... please dont order pastas unless you really crave them because its really not worth it. We were all disappointed about the pastas. They have awesome cocktail bar and the parking fee was decent (i think it was $10 for valet.) Sorry, it been a while so I cannot clearly remember the pirces. Oh, uni and the bread basket were also great. Especially, i loved the breads. They have provided us the birthday cake for my mom and the cake was also awesome. Thank you so much.

Chef Joe Garcia did it again! The dinner menu was absolutely amazing, with every bite being a delight. The Tuna Crudo, Truffle Pasta, Seabass, and Lamb were particular standouts--each dish was perfectly executed and bursting with flavor. Don't forget to save room for dessert; they were incredible and the perfect end to an unforgettable meal. The ambiance was romantic and intimate, making it the perfect setting for a special evening. To top it off, the service was excellent, attentive, and added to the overall wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

New head chef OOOOO wow!! He's really wonderful and just what they needed. Updated menu. I honestly loved Wolfgang but it had been years and it was time. I had the most amazing meal- same exceptional service and now a new offering from a chef that was at biciclette and French laundry- ummm wow ha! You can tell ;) can't wait to go back absolute dream. They also added a new coffee shop the chef also services and it's probably the best addition to the hotel in years just have to try that too!

5 stars for the ambiance hence why we chose this place to discuss luxury realestate however very average below with the mussels we ordered. 3.5 for the service. 2 for the food which was a disappointment. The bread was $18 and fresh The Diet Coke was $9 a bottle so my expectations were a bit high not to mention the $20 parking fee with a validation. Very high ticketed lunch meeting. Our salad had more flavor than the main dish and the presentation was beautiful. Much to my disappointment the mussels were in a very bland sauce. I could smell the aroma of the saffron but I wasn't getting any flavor from the sauce. Very watered down. They didn't have spoons and took away my fork much too soon without giving me new utensils from taking away the salad. I am sorry but I was disappointed and expected a lot more since I was entertaining a client.

*** It seems like this spot gets a bad rap. *** Its current below 4-star rating is absurd imo. Guests are affable, friendly, some celebrities. Staff is genteel, attentive and quite pleasant. Ambiance is bright, airy & quite comfortable. So as far as service goes definitely ... 5-stars Smoked salmon benedict on point ... 5-stars Blueberry pancakes were superb ... 5-stars Espresso and french press coffee ... 4-stars I fail to see why many yelpers hating on this. It would seem that it is mostly due to prices? Sure, it is pricey here... hello, this is in Bel Air. The typical breakfast entree costs ~$40 here. If that's not to your liking then just do not go. *** Otherwise it's a great spot for brunch. ***

Came here for a graduation lunch and it was the perfect spot. Great service. The bread was terrific. The Shirley temple was great. Truffle fries are a must order. Highly recommend the salmon. The vanilla dessert is a must order. Such a great setting. Highly recommend

I absolutely love the atmosphere in the main patio. The food is amazing--highly recommend it for a Sunday brunch!

This establishment needs no introduction but for a town rife with hospitality that can under deliver due to supply/demand, Bel Air is consistently 11 out of 10, from prompt and thoughtful service with recommendations, speedy food delivery and exceptional food taste and quality. Really the best of the best in Los Angeles. A pleasure as always.

Had a delightful dinner last night celebrating our anniversary. They made it so very special. Service was great our meal appetizer and wine was so memorable.

So sad, end of an era. *please note this review is ONLY for the restaurant, not the hotel itself.* We had brunch Sunday at the restaurant and unfortunately it was one of the worst meals/experiences we have had in Los Angeles. We LOVE the hotel Bel Air. My parents had their engagement party there! We have had many wonderful stays. Unfortunately, the restaurant for brunch is a disaster. 1) took over 25min and asking 3 times to get a glass of champagne and a mimosa 2) took over 30min (yes, 30min) and asking multiple times to get our first order of coffee 3) we asked to order an omelette, server took the order, and 10min later said there was no way they could make an omelet. At noon. They only offered a frittata and refused to make any other egg dish. Scrambled? Nope. Omelet? Nope. Poached? Nope. If it wasn't on the menu, they couldn't make it. Charge me $100 but don't say you can't make an egg dish for sunday brunch. How is that possible... We are happy to spend $500 for brunch for 4 people. That's luxury LA. But to spend $500, get terrible service, and not be able to order an omelet/scramble at noon on a sunday? That is wild. I cannot imagine a hotel guest paying $2,000 a night and not being able to order an omelet. There are so many wonderful hotel brunches in LA (Maybourne, Penninsula, Sunset Marquis, Pendry, Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hilton, Waldorf, etc). Avoid Hotel Bel Air restaurant at all costs (unfortunately).

We wanted the Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air to be something other than a nice hotel restaurant in a fancy hotel, but at the end of the day that is all it really is. The food was all good and presented well but $15-$20 per item overpriced which is hard to justify when the food isn't incredibly special. Service was good but not the memorable service you expect at these price points. The ambience was great however and it was fun to walk around the resort afterwards. Do I feel like I need to rush back? No. Was it fine for what it was? Yes.

Oversold the restaurant to my friend celebrating his birthday and was nervous based on the recent reviews. We went on a Wednesday afternoon for a late lunch and couldn't have had a more positive experience. All our food was wonderful and wouldn't think twice about going back. The grounds are lovely - and even got to see three baby ducks. Staff was amazing and took special care of my birthday boy who was over fifty! The food was top notch. He has still been talking about it days later. Nice way to spend a lovely afternoon celebrating a friend and would definitely recommend!

We had a wonderful experience at Hotel Bel-Air for afternoon tea today! Everything was fantastic- Lucas was a great server!! We even got to meet the talented pastry chef Christophe, what a treat! The food offerings are delish, the setting is lovely. Perfect pre Mother's Day visit!

I used to go to the Hotel Bel-Air for all kinds of special occasions growing up. Graduations (of all levels of school), birthdays etc My husband and I went there not long ago because we were considering getting married there. TBH, the restaurant is different now. The food was okay but not spectacular. The service was fine. The setting will always be second to none. Walking through the grounds is incredibly special.. Go to see the swans .. they are just beautiful. But maybe go for happy hour.. Enjoy!

FYI yes it is pricey here but here is my experience. Salad 8/10 HBA Nancy Reagan 'Chopped' Salad with green goddess dressing Alfredo pasta 9/10 amazing Espresso shots 9/10 Oysters 8/10 The restaurant's ambiance is described as relaxed yet elegant, offering a taste of LA dining at its stylish best. I thought this place was peaceful when it came down to the green gardens. We probably walked around for a good hour. I felt like I was in a musesum it' has so much history here. You can see it from the photos down every hall way. Pleasant to eat here. If you don't know anyone here good luck on trying to get reservations.

I went to Sunday brunch here for the first time in a couple years. Things have definitely changed and not for the better. Firstly it isn't a Wolfgang restaurant anymore so the whole menu is completely different and more like regular hotel food than an upscale restaurant it used to be. No more bottomless mimosas either. The reservation system to book is not seamless, it's online and will have you choose a time only to say after you put your card in that the time is completely booked, it took me 4 different try's to book at different times. Our waitress was nice however she didn't offer any recommendations or specials. The ambiance of the pond and swans are the best thing about the restaurant as well as the huevos rancheros on the brunch menu. I will return to try the dinner.

I haven't been to Hotel Bel Air in decades but it was fun to go back and see the secluded, beautiful hotel with the pond with white swans. Nestled in the hotel, The Wolfgang Puck restaurant has a nice open air vibe and wonderful decor. You feel good there. Definitely a premium price but feels worth it for the restaurant and hotel grounds. We ordered the smoked salmon pizza, bread , BBQ Salmon Salad and desserts. All good! Valet Parking is $20 so prepare for that. They don't give you ticket.

First of all this review is for July 2 we were served by Omar and Cesar who were absolutely amazing server team the made me and my wife's anniversary amazing . The food was excellent no drop off from the Wolfgang brand which I was curious to experience. The new Chef Joe Garcia was amazing to talk to very down to earth guy and wants to innovate the menu without getting rid of the staples . Give this place try .

My wife and I couldn't make it back to Los Angeles this year for the Holidays since we live in Europe and we decided to gift her sisters and Mom afternoon tea at The Restaurant. I've had dinners here with friends and for meetings in the past and have always had a great experience. My experience arranging tea for my wife's family was very smooth and the team at The Restaurant was extremely accommodating given some last minute changes. My wife's family said tea service was excellent, champagne list was good and overall they enjoyed some relaxing holiday time together in a very nice setting. I would strongly recommend The Restaurant for tea service or dinner and thanks again for their team for helping to accommodate everything!

Not really a fine dining experience when the staff do not pick up dirty plates after finishing. They left them there never clearing them. Wait staff seemed not attentive. The bill was $500 for caviar & champagne. C'mon pick up the dirty plates..... Caviar was delicious.

I visited the Bel Air Hotel for my birthday on Saturday, and I must say that our server, Juan, was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful. Providing fantastic menu recommendations, he was incredibly hospitable. Our orders included Huevos Rancheros, a pastry basket, and French press coffee, all of which were delightful. Juan surprised us with a dessert, crème brûlée. It's a must have from their dessert menu! I have to say the seasonal spice muffin from the pastry basket was my favorite. If you're seeking fine dining and an incredible ambiance, I highly recommend the Bel Air Hotel. I'll surely return. Thank you, Juan, for your outstanding service!

Im not going to lie the food was good - presentation was there. the restaurant was very nice. i went with a family of 10 , we ordered bread and butter and we hadn't finished the bread and the waiters took the bread away (one of 3) they took away - we let them know "we werent finished with that bread - there was 4 breads still there" she went to the back returned with two baskets of bread, "oh im so sorry they took it to the back and placed it there) one with 3 breads not touched (but not bread we received it was a different shape and doe - the other basket filled with bread that was bitten and ripped up and put back into the basket) we were shocked! as a high class restaurant with the prices you put you're bringing me someone else's bitten up bread!? after speaking to them they returned with new bread which was nice but not the greatest feeling since we were about to eat someone else's eaten up bread we let them know it was so unprofessional. we ordered coffee and my cousin order hot latte but asked for scorching hot coffee they brought her semi warm coffee, she returned it asked for hotter , returned with warm coffee she said i asked for very very very hot coffee , he then says i tried this is the most i can do , she then said take it back i don't want it then, excuse me? you cant make a hot coffee hot??? we got the coffee back scorching hot , so after the third time they managed to do it. all and all - with a big check and good amount of tips we didn't leave so happy. please make sure your customers leave happy. :)

My first time at Hotel Bel-Air and at Wolfgang Puck but I will 100% be back as my experience overall was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The valet at arrival was very kind and welcoming. The grounds of the hotel were beautiful, even at night. I cannot wait to visit during the day time to truly see all the greenery and of course the swans. The ambiance of the restaurant is lovely, the booths were very comfortable and we had a heater which was a nice touch on a cold LA evening. Our waiter was amazing, and very attentive. The drinks were 10/10 and the food was just as delicious. I truly recommend the Saffron Campanelle 'Cacio e Pepe' Pasta. It is a very rich but light pasta and it had a surprising amount of lobster. My boyfriend ordered another pasta (pork rib?) it was also good but we both preferred mine. Phenomenal dish! After our dinner we were brought a dessert for our anniversary which was such a nice touch. We took our drinks to the bar which was also such a great ambience. I look forward to coming back again!

The experience overall was great. The surrounding area is gorgeous nestled among beautiful homes in a residential area of Bel Air. The valet ($20) is impressive. No need for a ticket, the staff makes it a point to remember your appearance. They saw me and the family walking towards the valet area, and before we could get there, the car had already been brought to the front. Wow! The inside was even more spectacular. It was quaint, calming, and romantic. The hotel grounds is spacious and luscious green, with ducks, stream, bridge, and gazebo. Amazing! The hostess greeted us warmly and immediately escorted us to our table. Followed right away with another member of the staff to provide water for the table. There was a little bit of delay (10 mins) before our waitress came with our menu. I think her shift might have just started, but she was so polite, engaging, understanding, and accommodating. I had ordered a salad as my entree but it was not to my liking, no problem. She recommended another salad based on my feedback and it was right on! My family enjoyed everything we ordered on the menu: - 8 oz Filet minion cooked medium rare (off the menu) - Black truffle pasta - Pasta with lobster - Cheeseburger - Truffle fries - Triple chocolate with ice cream dessert - Cracklin' Rosie (non-alcoholic) - Cab from Paso Robles - Cup of Americano Good eats, cheers!

We had a great time having brunch at this hidden gem. Lots of great drinks and delicious food. Service was great and we never felt rushed. We will definitely be back again!

Beautiful setting. All food was incredibly over-salted. Disappointing for the price (which is exorbitant, but you expect that). The bar is nice but avoid the restaurant.

Nice and relaxing breakfast served on the patio at Hotel Bel-Air. I'm still trying to figure out how people make their Omelettes. This one is very good with an gooey-gooey center and at least two different kinds of mushrooms. It was served with fingerling potatoes, as if the portion wasn't satisfying enough. They brew the tea themselves so there was no chance I was going to burn the white tea I ordered. Their Baguette was freshly baked and one of the best baguettes I've had in LA. Came with house-made blackberry and raspberry jams. The Bel Aire Breakfast is what we normally think of as an American breakfast: bacon, eggs, potatoes and toast. Solid. Great rye toast though.

After a luxurious day at the spa at Hotel Bel-Air, we had dinner at Wolfgang Puck. The restaurant is in a beautiful spot in the hotel with an open-air courtyard and twinkly lights that make it look like it's out of a movie. We ordered the nectarine bruschetta with proscuitto and the heirloom tomatoes with ricotta to start. I enjoyed the nectarine bruschetta with proscuitto which was delicious and balanced. As a main course, I ordered the lamb chops with figs, baby corn and peppers. The lamb chops were so good that I did actually pick them up and suck on the bones. Sorry not sorry! This spot is pricey so be warned in advance. It's a nice restaurant...in a nice hotel so you can probably get a sense for how much it costs.

This restaurant is absolutely stunning, feels like an oasis while you walk through the hotel entrance. The restaurant definitely needs some lively music as it's so quiet you can hear a pin drop. The service was alright. The food was tasty but nothing special. We ordered the Loup de mar, Chinese chicken salad, chocolate dessert and two mimosas. It was a nice experience to try.

Today, my family and I dined at the restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air for the first time. Let's begin with the customer service. Our first impression was positive as we were warmly greeted upon arrival and given the option of sitting inside or outside, which we appreciated. While the food was good, it didn't quite reach the level of spectacular. I ordered the black truffle pasta, which I found to be a bit too buttery and in need of more flavor. On the other hand, the cucumber drink with tequila was absolutely amazing and I can understand why it's a specialty of the house. We requested the lobster pasta to be made with shrimp instead, but unfortunately, it was lacking in shrimp. However, none of these issues were as bothersome as the valet attendants informing my husband about a minimum tip. They explicitly told him that a $20 tip was the minimum. Although spending $800 on dinner means that $20 wouldn't make a significant difference, it's the principle of the matter. I would prefer if they simply charged $20 for valet and allowed us to tip as we see fit, rather than dictating the minimum amount. Would I recommend this place? Well, if you happen to be passing by and want to grab a meal, then sure. However, overall, it's nothing particularly special.

My husband and I dine on a weekly basis in many upscale restaurants in Los Angeles and never had such a poor experience. We made a reservation agreeing to a $600 set menu and noted that we don't eat shell fish. In my worse dreams I never imagined to be served the same first and second course with out a substitute for the main part of the dish. Even our waiter was shocked. Basically we were served six tiny pieces of asparagus for the first course and raw pickled onions for the second. We were both shocked. As for main course we were told we cant have the fish because of the shell fish included couldn't be changed. I am not sure why did your restaurant even accept our reservation. It would have been so much better had we were told that you can't accommodate the shellfish restriction. We would have gladly booked a different experience. Please understand we aren't looking for a refund. I am looking for an understanding why the Hotel Bel Air chose to ruin our Valentines.

Botox, Chanel bags, Dogs in a purse, White in the white wonderland, Beautifully Anorexic Angelinos. Food is delicious, Service is superb. Money can't buy happiness, But you can buy truffles to rain on your steak, And that's sort of the same thing.

While the FOH still fails to recognize the fact that we've been here over a dozen times; maybe make some notes in the computer and say, "Welcome back," the service and food we received was phenomenal. LUIGI & GILBERTO. Our server and buser. Both were absolutely at the top of their game. Polite and accommodating. They were hitting on all cylinders, as was the kitchen. You can tell from the pictures, that the signature schnitzel was awesome, and as always, the bread service was hot and fresh. VERY HAPPY that my dad's birthday dinner was one to remember. Cheers.

I can never get sick of this place! Food is 5 stars, atmosphere is 5 stars and service is 5 stars! We also went to the bar as the restaurant is closed 3-6pm and the food was amazing! Make reservations ahead of time!

So beautiful as a location but the food and service has gone downhill. It's no longer a Wolfgang restaurant and it shows. It's now flavorless hotel food and while the server was nice they seemed overwhelmed. No longer worth the price.

Recently dined there for lunch. The ambiance is exquisite; we sat on the. patio. People watching is fascinating. The guests were either very senior or very young. Service is outstanding. The problem is the food. I'm not even going to discuss the prices. The fresh rolls were delicious. My "Nancy Reagan chopped salad" was not much better than the La Scala chopped salad. It had many ingredients, but nothing which was identifiable. It was an amorphous mess. My companion had the Thai salad which she enjoyed. She was, at least, able to identify what she was eating. Lovely setting- mediocre food.

Wolfgang Puck is the restaurant inside the Hotel Bel Air. I've dined here when it first opened years back and most recently. So this review is overdue. The previous restaurant was a favorite of mine, it offered lots of nouveau French cuisine and when it was gone I was remised. So glad Wolfgang Puck was it's successor because the restaurant was extensively remodeled incorporating the California chic lifestyle of light colors and modern minimalist look, yet open air dining for the majority of the space. This design foresight worked out during COVID. Service and Food presentation were excellent. I've dined here on multiple occasions: breakfast, lunch and dinner and have enjoyed all meals. The menu theme is California cuisine, so it's a tad lighter healthier yet gourmet palatable. Of all the Wolgang Puck restaurants, the location and the ambiance here is the best. A long meandering brunch leading to high tea is one of the best dining experiences, as I did recently with pleasure. A must, recommend!

Amazing food, service and ambiance. One of my favourite place to go to. Easy parking (20$) superior food quality ($$$$) but worth every penny. The Thai salad, steak tacos, sea bass, bbq salmon all very good.

Amazing restaurant experience. Everything was well tailored and fantastic. Ordered the tortilla soup which was probably the best I've ever had. Bread basket was unbelievable. Chicken fingers and cheese pizza for the kids was wonderful. Lobster pasta was magnificent and the cookies at the end of the meal capped it off perfectly. Pricey but worth the experience.

Came back here for another work dinner and had an excellent time. This is a really good option for celebrating a special occasion, trying to impress some clients, or just get some peace and quiet away from the city. The highlight of the meal was when Wolfgang Puck came to our table and shot the breeze not just once, but twice! He was super friendly and recommended the sea bass, crudo, and chocolate soufflé. The complimentary pretzel bread they give is nice and chewy, and there's a sourdough option as well. To summarize my second visit: Pirates cove oysters - super fresh and I liked the spicy sauce that you could sprinkle on top. Cacio e Pepe with Maine Lobster: Pasta was perfectly chewy and coated in a peppery sauce. The lobster was tender and I really enjoyed this. Chocolate soufflé: Solid dessert choice; a bit on the smaller side but I liked the creme fraiche it came with on the side Cookies: We got half chocolate chip and half pumpkin (the seasonal flavor). There's ~6 cookies to an order. Lots of chocolate in the cookie, and it was on the softer side rather than crunchy. Service was unobtrusive and prompt. It's outdoor seating and masks are required whenever you're not seated at the table. Cards are accepted or you can put it on your room tab. Definitely on the pricey side. Overall, a really great experience!

This was a very nice place to enjoy brunch. They should do something about the bugs flying tho. The food was great. The only problem was tagging someone down. We had a hard time getting someone for the mimosa and for the check. The surrounding view was awesome. When you're done make sure you take a tour of the place. Take a few minutes to sit and relax or watch the swans.

Serene island of calm dining in a city where restaurants are becoming ever noisier & more obnoxious. The clientele here on a Monday seems to be more old money and doesn't have the need to shout to be noticed in order to prove they are moneyed. More suits & tieless blazers than any other restaurant in Los Angeles. I wouldn't be surprised if they were Brooks Brothers which was favoured by the Kennedys.   Evening patio dining in late January is close to being indoors. Protective canvas & mylar panels enclose the perimeter like walls. Plentiful heaters efficiently ward off the cold. On the way to the restaurant in the failing twilight on the canopied walkway looking down, you can see white swans on the pond floating languidly. Christian is a great waiter who knows his craft well. He knows what will make his guests happy. His uncanny ability to adapt his style of service according to the moods he picks up from customers makes him an asset. 0) Amuse Gueule: Thin, round slice of salt pickled mildly sweet kohlrabi root shaped into a taco stuffed w/ avocado tartare better known as guacamole. Bread Service: a. Mini Baguette firm crust, drier, soft yeasty  interior. b. Pretzel bread dense chewy, bagel like finished w/ an egg wash to add a warm brown sheen. Sprinkled w/ fine black poppy seed. white tear drop shaped sesame, distinctive earthy licorice caraway. c. Dark brown sugar-treacle moist dense bread w/ woody, faint bitter walnuts & sugar confit of Sauerkirsche/sour cherries. Échiré Doux Beurre de Baratte, Charentes-Poitou,  north of Bordeaux & east of Bretagne, is created in old style wooden churns. Supposedly creamy sweet which I sensed, but also supposed to have a touch of nuttiness which I couldn't ascertain. 1) House Extruded Penne Cacio e Pepe which is shaped like Mostaccioli but w/ length-wise multiple fine grooves. Smooth firm exterior, chewy al dente but creamy as one continues to bite on. Beurre Blanc, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, oniony chives, seafood brothiness perhaps from boiled Maryland crab shells since the sweet, moist crab meat was used along w/ smoky, slow burning, woody, piquant fragrance of Sarawak Black Pepper from the island of Borneo.  Very rich oily, fattiness, natural sweetness cut by the aromatic black pepper. Prying the crab meat from the shell is no easy task w/ some shell making its way into a prepared dish. I only caught one minuscle piece of shell the size of half a grain of rice. Bravo. 2) Campbell Ranch Sonoma Lamb Chops: The 3 chops seem marinated in a bit of Aceto Balsamico w/ possible touch of thyme to impart a soupçon of fruity acidity as well as keeping the grilled medium rare meat a soft, moist, meaty lushness. Light smokiness beIng bbq'ed over Binchō/Japanese hard wood charcoal. Purée of saffron poire pochée au vin blanc/peach poached in white wine. Braised leeks & black trumpet mushroom bbq'ed over Binchō, Marcona almond purée. Underlay of a brown Sauce Bordelaise. Pommes frites: Ginormous bowl of hand cut, salt brined french fries. I asked for extra crispy. Crispy, grainy exterior, soft interior. Faint earthy potato flavour. I've had better such as at Benji's Basque where it is brined & twice fried Belgian style w/ a pronounced potato flavour, but that is over a hundred miles away in Bakersfield. By now, I'm getting full so I take 2 of the chops home so I can indulge in a bit of dessert.  3) Berries & Crème Fraîche: Naturally sweet, ultra heavy, triple cream. Big saucer containing a medley of high quality blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry that is sweet, not overly sour, surprisingly flavourful in middle of winter. Mignardise: I was totally thrown off by a substantial offering of unannounced complimentary sweets. Allspice Chocolate Tartlette Raspberry Chocolate Tartlette Biscotti dried cherry, dipped in white chocolate Chocolate covered fresh strawberries Macaron At the end of the meal Christian presented me w/  a souvenir Wolfgang Puck Chef's Toque which seems to be sized for the under 10 y.o. guests. Hah, Hah, I love his wry sense of humour. However, I appreciate his detailed knowledge of the food that was served which is a sign of a very competent waiter as well as presenting me w/ a copy of the menu when he saw me photographing a menu.   The food at Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel Air is not leading edge cuisine. It's not meant to be since it is, after all, a hotel restaurant that must cater to many although I appreciate the big portions. The food here is rock solid, using high end ingredients & premium food products that show through. Christian's excellent service ups it to 4+ stars.

The scenery here is absolutely STUNNING! It's like a gorgeous, well manicured and covered garden oasis. The drinks are delicious and super well made as well. Sadly the perfections ends at the ambiance/location and drinks. The food was very underwhelming which is very surprising for a Wolfgang restaurant. The appetizers had very uneven portions, like a very small hummus portion and tiny bits of tuna. I was super excited for the truffle pasta but the truffles tasted like nothing which was very disappointing for that luxury price tag. The steak was tasty but nothing too special and the sandwich was pretty average. The pomme purée was pretty flavorless, but the fries had good crunch and texture. The dessert was super good and reminiscent to a simple strawberry shortcake but much more elevated. It was definitely my favorite party of the meal. I would go back for drinks but not for the food.

We took our family to the Hotel Bel Air restaurant for what was supposed to be our Holiday Brunch last Sunday afternoon. Expensive? Very! However, there were so many people with their dogs in tow, it was as if we were attending the American Kennel Dog Show! Even more disgusting, some of the many dogs were allowed to sit at the table next to us and eat off a plate while the alleged owner stupidly looked around for privileged praise. Worse, and as we were leaving, some of the dogs were defecating on the grass adjacent to the swan pond! Owner's looked at us as if to say "what are you staring at!" After we got home, my wife found our daughter's legs were ravaged with flee bites! Never again!

I love coming here for Lunch or Dinner for the ambience and peaceful, away from city vibe. Drinks are great. Food is average and over-priced. Desserts not great and grossly over-priced. Valet your car for $20 w/Validation- cash only, unless you tell your waiter you don't have cash, your waiter can charge you at your table for the valet charge, waiter will accept payment via Apple Pay. They finally take Apple Pay to pay for your meals! I do recommend popping on in!

The atmosphere was wonderful and I was having a great time at breakfast with my friends. The reason why I rated 2 stars though is because my French omelette was it bit flavorless, and I asked the waiter if I could have salsa or ketchup, and he suggested pico de gallo. they brought me a small container of pico de gallo (it was less than a shot glass amount) but I found they charge $6 for it on my bill! I didn't say anything because I didn't want to ruin the vibe with friends but it really ruined the experience with me that a restaurant would be so petty. I don't mind the high prices but nickle and dime practices are not what 5 star experience should have. The omelette went from blah to amazing with the addition so if anything I helped make their dish better and it should be served that way.

Love this place If you're looking for top notch breakfast and service, Wolfgang is the spot!!:)

A special place to meet a good friend to catch up or a date. Beautiful relaxing ambiance and yummy choice of food and drinks. Grounds of the hotel are luscious , elegant and enjoyable. Everyone is very friendly.

2 out of the 3 people at the table ordered the club sandwich. That shows how unappealing the menu is. Tom

Wolfgang Puck's fine dining restaurant located in the elegant Hotel Bel Air is nestled under a canopy of tropical trees and arches and is seductive and inviting. The stress of the day melts off your shoulders and there is the promise of good food, good wine and a special evening. Sadly, that is not the case with Wolfgang's Hotel Bel Air restaurant. The staff are young and untrained; our waiter attempted to decant a $1,400 bottle of Dumaine Dujac Burgundy when decanting Burgundy is unusual and a decision the guest should be making. The waiter was visibly uncomfortable and awkward in his service, did not know anything about the wine he was serving, over poured the glass significantly, serve the wine in heavy thick stemware not appropriate for the wine and was a ghost for most of the meal failing to remove dirty dishes from the table. We ordered frites to share as an appetizer which were good, however the Weiner Schnitzel (our main entree and Wolfgang's speciality) was terrible. The veal was dry and flavourless and had a strange flavour and was served with a soggy and wilted cucumber salad and expired potato salad which were extremely unappealing. At some point during our meal, Wolfgang made the rounds to say hello to his guests, and he made a brief obligatory stop at our table. Having met a previously engaging and personable Wolfgang at Cut his Four Seasons restaurant in Beverly Hills two years ago, we were shocked that he had become detached, cold, and indifferent; clearly only going through the motions. The spark in his eyes is gone and he projects a complete lack of interest and even distain towards his guests. It would be better for his guests if Wolfgang didn't walk the floor because it was clear he resented doing so. We left most of our dinner on our plates, drank our wine and left. This restaurant's ambience is special so it's worth going for a drink or to share an appetizer but it's not recommended for the quality of its food.