Best dining experience in LA!I stumbled while staying up the street at Tommie Hollywood on a random Wednesday evening, and I couldn't be happier I did. I sat at the bar and Sebastian made me feel like family, listening to my likes and preferences, ultimately suggesting the absolute perfect pairing for me that evening - bone marrow with prawns and a glass of Zinfandel. Unexpectedly James walked by and checked to see how I was doing as well. I had an incredible time and can't wait to go by and experience more of the food.
Visited for dinner last night. The steak was cooked wonderfully, super delicious and seasoned perfectly. The wine options are extensive, both we chose were delicious. The carrots (side dish) were a little undercooked and the cocktails were nice but not the best. I would definitely return though as the service and overall evening was lovely.
Everything was delicious. I had very high expectations about the ribeye however prawn& lamb were the stars of the table. You can get better stake at another restaurants like Nusret, etc.
A delicious, protein centered steakhouse by celebrity chef Curtis Stone. I have tried Maude in the past so I had been wanting to try Gwen for some time now. I usually don’t come to Hollywood for dinner due to the parking issues and all the tourists/craziness, but for the right place I will happily venture to this part of town. Parking can be tricky depending on the day and time, but I was able to find street parking right out front for a 6:30PM Saturday dinner, otherwise they offer valet for $10. Our server Jacob was very attentive and so was the rest of the staff we encountered.We sat at the Chef’s Counter and it was the perfect choice and seemed to me to be the best seat in the house because you get to see the steaks cook and the kitchen operate. In the front of the kitchen the lead chefs handle all of the steak and seafood, and at the back corner the junior chefs handle the pasta, appetizers, and desserts. To really get the biggest bang for your buck you will want to order a steak due to the fact that that is the highest quality ingredient available on the menu and the most senior chefs will be cooking that specifically.We started with the Bone Marrow, which was probably one of the best that I’ve had in LA. It had a large meat yield, was cooked perfectly and the chorizo on top of it was a great and unique addition. We also ordered the Wagyu Bresaola and it went quickly. It was paper thin like prosciutto but more rich in flavor. I am already a big Bresaola fan so to add Wagyu to the dish was a great and new combo for me. For my entree I chose the Saffron Pappardelle and it was very good. The rabbit ragu was another new addition for me, and although it was small in portion size it was still yummy. For dessert we topped of the meal with the Zeppolis, and although a bit expensive for $16, they were also very good.Overall a great meal and I plan to come back in the future to try some steak. I would say it would be perfect for a date, celebration, or a dinner with friends/family. It doesn’t feel like a business dinner location to me but I wouldn’t be surprised if they have a private room in the back for that. I would recommend and plan to be back in the future.
Gwen has always been my favorite Steakhouse. The quality of meat is supreme and it shows in it's taste and texture. The grill master is at the top of his game. He executed my order for rare steak perfectly and it is not easy. Hats off to DJ, our server for the night; he has been attentive to the Nth degree. I thank all of the staff at Gwen for making a night to remember. Also thanks to James, the General Manager for running a smooth operation.
Food was amazing! Definitely going back!
Gwen has always been my favorite Steakhouse. The quality of meat is supreme and it shows in it's taste and texture. The grill master is at the top of his game. He executed my order for rare steak perfectly and it is not easy. Hats off to DJ, our server for the night; he has been attentive to the Nth degree. I thank all of the staff at Gwen for making a night to remember. Also thanks to James, the General Manager for running a smooth operation.
An absolutely amazing dining experience! I had the best grilled octopus at Gwen's that I have ever had in my life. And I have had octopus in Spain and Greece. The steaks were beyond fantastic! Had the Wagyu NY Strip and the 30-day dry aged Ribeye! We sliced these up for the whole table. The service and ambiance were spectacular as well. Just a fantastic dining experience. Thank you Gwen and staff for a wonderful evening!
Delicious and fun experience, I would go back just for the bread and butter
Really great experience at Gwen.