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Grill On Hollywood, The in Hollywood is a three star American restaurant. This restaurant is expensive. The menu is heavy on american classics like cobb. It's been awarded the Best of Power Lunch and Best of Steak awards. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, and brunch. This place is good for groups.
Sister to the world famous The Grill on the Alley in Beverly Hills, The Grill on Hollywood boasts the same classic American fare that the other location is known for. Featuring prime steaks and chops, fresh seafood and specialties such as braised short ribs, cobb and caesar salad and chicken pot pie. From an intimate dinner for two to a private party for up to 90 guests, our attentive servers make every guest's dining experience one to remember.Located at the Entertainment Complex, home of the Kodak Theater and the Academy Awards, The Grill on Hollywood features a warm, sophisticated atmosphere with dark wood booths and tables, a bar featuring old Hollywood photos, an extensive wine list, casual patio dining, a champagne Sunday brunch and made-to-order picnic boxes perfect for Hollywood Bowl events. The complex also provides free shuttle service to the Bowl.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Omg, The Santa Fe Chicken Wrap is the BEST!!!it's the only thing i order every time i go. i never want to order anything else!
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for afternoon drinks and regular dining. This is our dinner place after seeing a flick at El Capitan. Usually we hit up the bar with an appetizer before the movie (to put up with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner with the wife order the prix fixe menu which consisted of Choice of Soup or Wedge, 1 of 4 Entrees, Desert or Glass of wine for 39.95I ordered the Lobster Bisque which was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked away in the tourist Mecca that is the Hollywood and Highland complex is this fairly upscale gem. It's a great and easy to get to (tons of underground parking) spot for all kinds of tasty stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like theGrill. They have some good crabcake and ahi tuna. Yum.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, another Hollywood and Highland dining/lushing establishment. After years of not having the proper amount of motivation to stop by, I finally did so several weeks ago.Tuesday afternoon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Grill On the Alley - This place has good American food. Steak and chops and all the sides and desserts u can want. Very well cooked and very good tasting. I love this place. The prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The scallops are amazing very soft and tender melt in your mouth great flavor. Service is not bad, overall food is good and atmosphere is nice.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the area, this was a good find, thank you Yelp! We are staying in the area with our large dog who hates to be left alone and is super well-behaved while dining. So I called ahead and they said...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Hollywood & Highland many times and passed by this place thinking that it might be a tourist trap with mediocre food. After finally giving in since there was no wait, my boyfirend and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to eat at this restaurant for my birthday dinner because it was so close to the club we wanted to go to afterwards. Well, this place was way too expensive for food that was mediocre. I read...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, I do not know why restaurant's like this exist. Is the food edible? Yes. But is it worth $30 a dish? Absolutely not. I don't know why I chose to come here, but I know I won't be back....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with the company. Honestly, it's not all that. It's not bad, but really, there are plenty of places all over Hollywood that serves better food. We were there on a Friday night and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How many ways can I say yum?Let me tell you, after a lotta walking up and down Hollywood boulevard, carrying bags o' vintage clothes - the Grill is like an oasis. It was a hot day so we sat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The skirt steak is a divine ribbon of the most succulent meat. The salt rubbed baked potato, the marinated peppers, steak tartare, cobb salad, a Shirley Temple - we always eat well here. The dark...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 StarsOscars weekend, so it was packed around this area. I had never been here before and the girl/lady that answered the phone was really friendly and helpful when I kept calling back to change our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a business lunch and we were seated outside on the patio for it was a warm and lovely day. The interior of the place was very elegant and I could totally see myself sitting at the bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Short: Top notch. Food for everyone. Great ExperienceThe Long: I don't know about you, but where I come from you're not going to touch a steak joint in the mall with even your father-in-laws...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I were to open up a steak house, it would look very similar to The Grille's interior. I am a big fan of dark wood and stark white tile and linens. Maybe its still new, or maybe it was because I was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate at the Grill before attending Wicked at the Pantages Theater. We started with drinks. My wife was very please with the Apple Martini and I with the sidecar. The Cajun Shrimp was excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Grill has the look of a traditional steakhouse. Plenty of wood paneling. A nice touch are the wall fixtures with green shades resembling the old school desk lamps found at a law firm. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm saying 3.75 stars. =] Just because I can. So, you're strolling around H&H and you're thinking you want a good meal, and not a place that you can find anywhere- and not hot dogs or a pastrami. You...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, yummy, yummy...I got Pesto in my tummy!Went here on a Wednesday night before heading off to see Wicked. We were told we need reservations...but when we arrived, there was a total of 4 people...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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The food was less than what you'd expect for the price. The scenery was nice. However, after my sister and I ate lunch about 1PM today, the waitress chased us out complaining that our six dollar tip was not...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For my birthday, my husband had decided that we should see Wicked the Musical (again) since it was, of course, my all time FAVORITE musical seen. He went ahead and chose the dinner and show 'package'...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a total fan. It's an easy place to go when you have touristy people in town. You can walk around H&H then have a great meal. It's a little overpriced, but that's Hollywood. I had a Cajun...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was OK, but OVERPRICED as all hell--deduct one star just for the overpricedness. The hubby and I came here for a leisurely dinner before an event at the Magic Castle. We didn't necessarily...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great cocktail drink special, $5.00 per drink.Waited a while for food after ordering. Then again, a large group could be the culprit. Pricing was a bit high for the amount of food given, but what...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch with a party of 12 after checking out the walk of fame and Chinese theater. Because our group was so large, they had to seat us outdoors which was fine since they had heat lamps,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped in for a late lunch some new friends were showing me LA and of course we needed to walk around hollywood blvd. Its in that giant multistory marble elephant place. Stunning stuff. Pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, its one of my favorites in the World.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was exquisite. The popcorn shrimp was very well done and the sauce was flavorful. We had the pan-fried rainbow trout and the pasta with chicken. The service was exceptional. The waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It has been a while since I have been, but I was yet again recalling a drink I had a year or so back. Yes. Really! Ever on the quest for a fabulous dirty martini, I enjoyed one here. The bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to grab a bite after realizing your feet are much larger than Frank Sinatra's.Right off Hollywood's "Walk of Fame," I thought this place was called "The Grill on Hollywood," but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Grill on the Alley - aka The Grill on Hollywood - in the Hollywood and Highland center. Went for a late lunch. Oasis of calm, refined dining. Wait staff in white jackets - were well trained,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here for lunch during my visit to LA. Excellent service. Food was good. Presentation was very good. Crab cakes for lunch- very good. I would recommend this place, and dine there again.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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I ordered the honey garlic chicken, which tasted great! The mashed potatoes and broccoli that came with it were average though. But their fries were very good. I found the service to be top notch, with patient...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was meeting my sweetie in Hollywood to go to a Christmas party in the hills above, so I knew where I wanted to wait for an hour, the Grill on Hollywood.The bar is a good bar with friendlyly service,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was the "week of the business lunch." Day two. The Grill. Immediately following a mass meeting at the Renaissance. We go here a lot because it's so easy to just walk there from the meeting...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a business lunch. Service was prompt and attentive, actually bordering on being annoying since we're trying to conduct business. Anyways, I had the penne chicken pasta which was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent entree, salad, app, dessert and bar. Thank you g'nite.Seriously, despite its touristy mall setting, this is a winner .The service was friendly, helpful and tactful. A team effort with many...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent restaurant with excellent and very attentive service. It is rather pricey so bring a big wallet but the food and service makes up for the difference. Bar service is just as excellent as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for late b-day brunch. Got a 30$ Champagne brunch which includes all you can drink champagne, a cinnamon roll, choice of a Benedict plate or other item, and one of two desserts. Personally,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is aiiiight at best. For the prices they charge, I expected so much better. My cobb salad had so much dressing it was like eating cole slaw. I was also disappointed by their bland mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's always fun to try something new especially when you're starving! I'm glad I glossed over the cheapie places like Baja Fresh or Johnnie (gag) Rockets. The Grill is an upscale looking place that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I ordered The Grill via LABite.com and even though it took a while for the food to get here, it was still hot! That said, the mixed green salad was quite large, especially considering it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service was pretty good...they try hard.The food was just ok. My medium rare steak came out red & tough in the middle.Don't think it's really worth the price.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't pick the restaurant, but I guess its a sign that I am hooked on Yelp, because my first thought was "Hey, a new place to review!!". I was told it was "casual". Well, I don't know if we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My mom, sister and I ate here for lunch on our girls day out this week. Located in the new shopping plaza at the corner of Hollywood and Highland it was my first time visiting this new LA attraction....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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We went there for a friends birthday and it was okay...the food was kinda expensive but portions were large..a friend and I were able to share a plate of chicken and garlic mashed potatoes...and still feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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I don't quite know what the reviews here are talking about! First off, I ordered The Grill via LABite.com and even though it took a while for the food to get here, it was still hot! That said, the mixed green...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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If you want to know how pricey this place is, take a peak at the menu before you go in. The cheapest chicken is $22 and so forth to $30 for fillet mignon. The interior is the classic vision of what a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2005
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I personally like this place for drinks and appetizers, but I have had such mixed experiences with the food, that I can't recommend it except to the adventurous. Last visit, I ordered the filet mignon medium...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2004
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In chintzy LA I've become accustomed to eating expensive food in malls, so there's no shocker there. And considering the location, The Grill can actually be a relatively relaxing, fun place to eat if you live...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2004
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I've gone to this restuarant twice and have walked away each time thinking, "All that money spent for that?!" The first visit started as a time-filler to wait out traffic. The bar scene is elegant, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2003
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Although I did like some of my experience at The Gill on Hollywood, the food was not nearly worth the money. The crab cake appetizer had too much mayo in it and some small pieces of shell. The spinach salad...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2002
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"Quality Without Compromise." The Grill on Hollywood serves timeless American grill fare in a comfortable, sophisticated atmosphere, featuring hearty portions of freshly prepared signature dishes made from the...
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had and excellent meal here on 15th july. my son had the marinaded skirt steak and he said it was the.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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the grill, a beverly hills institution (the grill on the alley), now has a second home in what many industry insiders hope to be the future hotspot of americais entertainment industry, hollywood & highland....
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classic comfort food...
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