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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me begin by saying: the food is very good.I had the scallop appetizer as my meal, and it was very tasty. One of my friends had the pesto chicken sandwich, and it smelled amazing and was also...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
three words: sweet potato fries. yum. additionally, the accompanying garlic dipping sauce. although i'm not a huge order-grilled-cheese-at-a-restaurant person, i've ordered it here and it was...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you like $14 beer, loud obnoxious people, slow staff, and actuallyoverpriced good food, then this is the place for you !
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to try the food, so that'll have to be the next time around. The drink I had was really sweet though, and not all that alcoholic. Other people in our party...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fun, mellow hangout for small groups. The blond bartender was very friendly and had good suggestions about the menu. The grilled cheese (which is really 2 sandwiches and a small salad) was delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would never go back to this place. The people that work there are rude including management. Give me a break. Been there 2 times with bad experiences. We went with a group of about 12 people and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Cool atmosphere, awesome food, and the price is right (especially if you order off the bar menu). A to the salads, shoestring fries, grilled cheese, chicken sandwich... YUM, it's all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We all came here for some drinks on a Friday night. Everyone except for me. I came here for the burger! I saw on various websites and food magazines that beechwood had one of LA's Most Notable...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came in here on a Friday night with a few friends and we were able to snag a seat at the bar. I tried the blood orange martini and LOVED it. Loved it so much I had two. And then I ordered their skinny...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool venue with a very solid kitchen. Don't think I've ever had anything that I didn't like. The skirt steak remains a personal favorite.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited this place Friday, Labor Day Weekend for the first time. We ate there for Alex's b-day and the place is very nice. It has a great ambiance and the waitresses were polite and helpful. By 11pm,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an elegant and creative high end restaurant that uses such subtle signs that I had trouble finding it. French Fry Review: They have three kinds of fries available, regular, shoestring and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, its really late & I'm dang tired, but Ive been meaning to throw this up for a while now. One of my exes turned me onto this place a few years back and I haven't looked back since! I have ALWAYS...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fire!!! The fire is awesome and really grabs you at this place, which is somewhere between a bar and a lounge with not enough seats or space for how packed it gets. Its pretty inside and I would stop...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great duck wontons, cant go wrong with the scallops for starters, little pricey but worth it
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bar menu is more appealing than full menu... at least after sampling Dosa Truck and Border Grill truck earlier on a Venice first Friday. I had the chicken and brie sandwich and would recommend you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like unleashing my inner fat kid when i come here for a late dinner off the bar menu. worth the calories are the pressed chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, cupcakes for dessert, and a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank God there aren't just dive bars and hang outs in the area... my area might I add. I thought I was doomed to always drive downtown for my fix of swankiness.I liked the fireplace... amazing. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
food here's pretty average. some of it just not even very good. service here even worse than that. one of the servers even had the balls to make a rude comment to one of our diners. another...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having found this place on Yelp, I had high expectations. Yelp had never let me down before...to say nothing of the fact that I have never previously used Yelp. Luckily for Yelp, Beechwood...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
**Drinking review**Meh. I was excited to check this place out as I hardly ever venture to Venice on my nights out. The concept is cool, the execution is all wrong.Yes, Venice needs a cool, upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took my gf here for her bday. So pleased. As semi-vegetarians (we eat fish rarely) I was surprised at the amount of non meat and non fish items on the menu. Toasted black edamame - good, not great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars instead of 1 purely because of the decent decor. i had a couple of friends from europe visiting. we used to be next door neighbors in LA years back, back when beechwood used to be scruffy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We met up with friends here Friday night for a quick drink before dinner in Venice. I really enjoyed the outdoor patio with fire pit, plus they had one of my favorite Belgian beer (Saison Dupont)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Lame service parking is badtraffic noise is like sitting at a bus stopfull of wantabesfoods ok and drinks are fine but you pay a lot for them
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the dining room in the back of the bar. The booths are comfortable and intimate. Perfect for hanging out with friends. My poison was the Arnold Palmer Tea cocktail. I love any drink with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
um, gee not that there aren't enough reviews of this lovely establishment already but I thought I'd go ahead and be #167 anyway! So we went here last night on the way back home from the Falcon Inn in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*NOTE: This is a review of this place as a place for drinks only. I'm saving the possible 5th star for when I finally try it as a restaurant.That said, I really like this place. I've been here a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hidden gem in MDR / Venice Beach. Another terrific introduction from Dr. H. Great cocktails, good mixed crowd, the place gives off a really good vibe... The bartenders, and even the bouncers were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly I can't remember much of this night because I came here for my surprise engagement party (her surprise not mine).What I do remember is that the staff graciously put up with 25 of us for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really good and thanks to fellow yelpers I made sure to order the edamame and sweet potato fries. Which I will pass on to others as a thumbs up. The service however, needs a good kick in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Uber trendy...Food was OK, it's a great place to people watch in the Venice/Marina Del Ray area. We had a large group so they stuck us in the back room. Apparently they had issues with the A/C, was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of the lounge area adjacent to the restaurant. Modern couches make for an interesting atmosphere. Food is decent and wine selection is moderately priced.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For mediocre food and poor service, save your pennies and go somewhere else. Primativo and Lilly's a bit further north on Abbot Kinney give you great ambiance, excellent food, and friendly, attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food at an amazing price. new american cuisine but the good old fashion burger is great here. great decor, nice lounge outside. i know it is in venice and not hoity toity santa monica but i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They serve Lambic (which is becoming more and more popular), and is my favorite drink. Cocktails are on the pricey side, hence the -1 star, but this is the kind of lounge where guys sometimes might...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
bartender grading scale B Above averageGrilled lamb meat balls grading scale C average
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beechwood is truly one of the Venice/Mar Vista area gems. There really isn't anywhere else exactly like it on the west side. There's nothing better than being able to sit underneath the stars, next to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the worst! Got sick. Really sick and have heard of two other people who have as well. Should be closed down. There are some many other great spots to dine. Pass on this one.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The nice open design of this building makes for a rather nice atmosphere....-1 star due to the music being soo loud it made conversation difficult, its a big issue I have with lounge/bars...the crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
service, food, ambience, crowd... all fantastic!!!!I love this place!. I've been going here for a looongg time and nothing has changed... I love their grilled cheese (not your ordinary grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Much to my girlfriend's chagrin, when I go out I don't usually want to go dancing. What is my scene? A chill spot with indoor/outdoor seating, where I can sit and smoke a cigar. Beechwood is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There's really nothing special about Beechwood, if we're being honest. It has a nice decor and looks very pretty, but I went on a Saturday night recently and it was absolutely jam-packed by 9pm. And...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has an awesome atmosphere. I sat in the room outside the patio and I still felt the awesomeness. There is a great range of seating from regular tables, couches, chairs and benches. There is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there is a fire-pit, I will find it. And they have one here--well, it's a fauxpitwith gas--but it will do. I love sitting outside here. I especially love it if I have a Berry Tart drink. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to preface this with something witty, or wax on like a raconteur, but I'm on a cell phone so let's get to the point.Cons: Weak drinks, inattentive bar tenders and servers, expensive (a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here probably 6 or 7 times for drinks and/or dinner. The food is usally quite good. The burgers are well prepared (my friend was very happy with his) and the sweet potato fries are very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Beechwood with a couple of friends on Saturday night. We got there about 8pm and sat on the patio in front of the fire pit, which was a little intense due to the heat.We each ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A nice place to have an office party or bring a business acquaintance. They have great appetizers (the smell of the the sweet fries will force you into ordering) and the drinks are reasonable. Classy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*** came here for the fusion jazz set that's usually at the Brig ... ***i love the band that normally performs at Brig on Tuesdays.last nite, for some unknown reason, they moved to this venue....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Time to update. One of my favorite bartenders in all of LA has come to Beechwood. Her name is Anna and she rocks. I've also found a new menu favorite -- try the grilled cheese with humboldt fog, goat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of sweet potato fries. yum yum. But it also could be because I was starving. I also had this fancy grilled cheese, which was tasty but I could only eat 1/2 of the grilled cheese because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One of the only places in the area with a trendy decor/ firepit thing going on... sweet potato fries are the best I ever had (and everyone else at our table agreed), thai pineapple shrimp was $14 and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy Beechwood, but I think where it shines is as an upscale bar/lounge, not as a fine dining restaurant. My overall impression of the food here was that it was very salty. But, Beechwood...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. It's always reliable. The drinks are tasty and strong and the bar food is my favorite. Their fries and brie and chicken sandwhich is mmm mm mmm. They give you SO many fries that no...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great atmosphere and great food - try the duck and the sweet potato fries!the patio is fun
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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I went there with a party of 10. We ate in the "back" room. The front part of the house seemed much more happening so if I were a small party I'd recommend going without a rez and eating apps there. Scallop...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went back again tonight ... I still like this place. I love their blood orange martini ... it just tastes soooo good! Service was great tonight and crowd was pretty good too. I gotta go back again for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only went here for drinks so I am limiting the rating. I didn't try any of the food. The menu does look interesting. I came strictly to have a few drinks with a friend at a casual place. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I might go back for drinks, but when is that not the case?
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
beechwood is one of my fave dinner/drink spots in LA. the dining room is elegant and warm, though try to get a booth as the tables feel a bit exposed. it's a great place to go for dinner on a date,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beechwood is a nice spot to go to hang out, grab some drinks, and maybe snack on their platter of FRIES. Yes, I just said "fries." You can get sweet potato, regular, shoe string, etc. --- mix them up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking to sit down and have dinner, drinks, and laughter w/a sizable group of friends(more than 5 less than 20), Beechwood is right up your alley. The ambiance and space truly make up for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice to date, and I have to say that I am charmed by the ambiance, especially the patio area. Even on a chilly, winter night we were toasty on the patio from the lovely overhead...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come for the Vibe, AND Stay for the Food...Who Knew? 4.5 stars, but we round up to 5 taking into acct the special occasion.That's my conclusion & 'post game' wrap-up after an extended session at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very romantic dim lighting. The food was lovely, especially the grilled cheese and lamb meatballs. Wine and cocktail selection was nice, I got the blood orange martini. The crowd was an interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite upscale bar in Venice. Even though I'm more of a Hinano's/Waterfront guy, there is certainly a time and place for posh ambiance. Let's start with the liquor selection. It's top...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is unpretentious with twist of orange... bloody-orange martini, that is. The venue has an indoor and a patio area making ideal to catch up with friends, old and new. Ran out of convo...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to have a couple of drinks! The blood orange Martini is divine! I have dined at the restaurant (I suggest you stick to the bar) At the bar you can get great quality food! The flank steak...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Building is quite nondiscript and can be easily missed unless you have been here before. Unlike most restaurants on the west side the food is reasonable and the portions are quite generous as well...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
bit of driving and passing....beechwood harder to spot...on road and u-turn back...keep eyes on street numbers....free street parking plenty....optional valet parking available....enter the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was pretty good. A little too dark inside for me tho. But overall a decent place to chill, eat and have a drink or two.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten here, but it's a nice venue to get drinks at. I like the patio as well.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
$167 tab $60 tip on top of that - wasn't enough for the waitress - we were bamboozled into tipping her and not so much as a thank you. Drinks were slow to come, bus boy put water in friends cocktail...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty cool place. I like that half is indoors and half is outdoors. The fire pit looks cool and provides a decent amount of warmth. Even though it's on a major street, you don't really hear the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars for the food. Four stars for the bar/lounge.The sweet potato fries were pretty good. I liked the garlicky dipping sauce. I also got the lamb meatballs. I'd skip on those next time....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Beechwood is pretty close to my house so we come here every now and then for the good food, and the nice atmosphere. The place is also known to be somewhat of a cougar den, which I must say, some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My date took me to this place for our first restaurant-datenight. We sat in the dining area, thus away from the bar and firepit, which was a good thing because I wanted more privacy and intimacy to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beechwood is a nice place to meet up with friends/coworkers to have drinks and bar food. Good luck trying to finding this place your 1st time. The sign is about 6x8, so if you don't know exactly where...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cool bar and outdoor area.Food was also very good -my apologies to the staff for my picky and slighly cuntified date .I wont bring her in again.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK...so this guy at work says "let's go get a drink." I'm not stupid, I like to drink, so I say "sure." (Because I am also a clever conversationalist.) He suggests a place I've never been (not hard,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This bar is completely fun. I go there whenever I'm in LA. I have the best time and the food is great. The staff is friendly and the drinks are yummy. Everyone in this bar seems fun and soo not the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to find, if you haven't heard already. There's a VERY small sign that you definitely won't be able to tell from your car driving by. But if you've successfully found the place and enter through...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ONLY reason for the 3 stars is the food was good. And maybe it was our bad, sitting down for a family birthday dinner in the meat-market bar side of the restaurant. But they should have asked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NIce place to go for drinks within walking distance of my house. Good burger and sweet potato fries if I recall as well. Worth a try
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cool venue for socializing, meeting up with friends, having a bday party. Apparently they have mountain high plates of sweet potato fries, which being the frite-whore that I am, I was eyeing every...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere was nice, waitress was a little pushy but not in a bad way, the bus boy was on it ,and super funny. Food was OK actually it could have been better, and the drinks were strong!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Since a ton of others have already written a review about Beechwood, I'll keep this brief.If I'd only gone here for drinks -- as I have so many times before -- I'd give Beechwood 5 stars for sure....
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beechwood is nice, but not outstanding. The ambiance and service is great, the food is about average though. I've eaten off the bar menu and in the dining room....the dining room menu sounds good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a let down! This place looks charming without being pretentious. It's got a great vibe, but when it comes down to it, I came there for the food and the food was terrible. All of our dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very fun place to hang out and have a drink. The drinks packed a punch, if I remember correctly, and yes, their sweet potato fries are quite yummy. This place holds a dear place in my heart because...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dare I say this.. but... Beechwood has a BURGER that rivals Father's Office. *gasp* Seriously people, take my word on this, if you like burgers, big juicy, gourmet burgers... you have to get your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sis and I headed to Beechwood last night to just hang out and have some sweet potato fries. We had a few other dishes but they aren't really worth mentioning. You don't go here for the food, you go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bad scene and good food.People always complain that this joint has bad food, but a good scene. I have to disagree. The scene is definitely scene-tastic and the food was super tasty. Having said...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place on off nights- Sunday is real dead- but nice for a drink and some quite times Weekends are loud load and noisy- If it had better acoustics I could handle it.There is no Merlot wine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with a few people on here that while this place has some cool decor and pretty good food (but FANTASTIC drinks like the blood orange martini) the staff is rather rude and dismissive,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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I have been to this place few times now and I honestly always enjoy the experience. I like the place itself and the atmosphere, and I love sitting around the fireplace. The food is pretty good, just not enough...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was cute for a loungey place. they have an outdoor seating area with a fireplace/pit that makes for a cool private setting. the staff is chill. very intimate place with a selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the happy hour and bar area alone, I give it five stars. I didn't try the food, but the menu looked ok.This is an absolutely gorgeous bar/restaurant that's hidden away on Washington Blvd near...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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A great place, Food and Service.... Went last night the the place was packed, We first had dinner in the back dinning room. After filling up on a great dinner, we moved to the lounge to finish the night.. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Wow. I used to come here alot and dealt with mediocre service, whatever---to be expected. But tonight= outright RUDE management. Way too long of a story to spend time on, but as a previous bar / club...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of a hard place to find, my friends and I drove by it a few times before we realized that the completely enclosed space was what were were looking for. This place has a simplistic decor but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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I went to Beechwood for a friend's birthday. Service was extremely slow. It...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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I went to Beechwood for a friend's birthday. Service was extremely slow. It took over 45 minutes for our dinner to arrive once ordered. I ordered the red snapper. When the waitress brought out my dish a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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All reviews on this site commenting on the rude and arrogance of the staff here are entirely true. My husband and I went here for a nice quiet Saturday night dinner. We were led into an EMPTY dining room, with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I signed up just to leave a scathing review for this place. We decided to try it out on Saturday night for my birthday dinner. Because on the phone they told us that they couldn't take a reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome, I really enjoyed this place a lot. After dropping a friend off at the airport my girlfriend and I decided to drop in and have a few drinks and dinner. We got there very early, but the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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This hole in the wall is full of 21 year olds tring way too hard. The same is true of the staff. The place smells and everyone is standing around like there in a nice place. They dropped an order of fries on...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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This could be a cute dive, but the snooty staff and car noice destroy any chance for a nice dinner. limited bar mean you can't get the brands you want. Staff not well trained. the patio is like a trash...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little hidden treasure. You'd never know it was there, there's no sign or anything. There's a fun little patio outside where you can hang out by the firepits. The food is yummy, I always get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It is difficult to find & you should take that as an omen, I wish I had. Instead I (we) had a horrible dining experience. And it was a BDay celebration. Big Bummer. Short story: overpriced drinks,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My review of this place is going to be a little odd.My wife's buddy at work had some friends coming in from NYC and decided it would be a good idea to meet at Beechwood in Venice. (Where?). Washington...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets half a star, based only on location. Had the WORST experience of my life there. The owner is a pompous, rude, drunk guy who basically made me feel raped in going there. He was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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We went to Beechwood the other night, the service was good. My girlfriend had Snapper and I had the chicken. Both were very good. I like the chicken more, but I ?m more of a steak and potatoes guy. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night for the first time on a first date. This is a perfect first date place because of the layout. You can sit down in the nice, quiet dining room for dinner and chatting. Then the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times. Always consistently great. What is really good is the prices are quite reasonable for a really good restaurant. Most places now are $25-40 buck for an entree. This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Stop by for drinks and dinner at Beechwood Restaurant. The menu is delightful and the service is good. The prices are reasonable but just like anything in Venice, there will be long waits on the weekends when...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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I really love going here for either drinks or dinner. The food is delicious and completely seperate from the bar area so you can enjoy a nice dinner on one side and then party at the bar on the other side....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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This is a hard one to write. I once loved Beechwood and would bring anyone there who came into town to visit, but until recent this place has gone from "Great food and service" to "STAY AWAY." I actually...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Beechwood has a great lounge and outdoor patio with a fire pit. The servers are very friendly. They have great vegetable flat bread and sweet potato fries.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place have a first date in my opinion. There is a patio area outside, the place is pretty dark so it can be a good place to get acquainted with your date. The food here is pretty standard for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too bad. I was on a 5 star roll. This review is strictly for the restaurant; not the bar area with the fire pit that other yelpers are raving about.I seriously have not had overpriced bad food like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beechwood is a restaurant/lounge that becomes more and more lounge as the night progresses. This place is a harbinger of the increasing gentrification of Venice, but is by no means a velvet rope...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, they have a small bar plate selection if you are eating at the bar, and they have a nice sit down restaurant area (separate from the main bar) with an expanded menu if you want that....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best sweet potato french fries, ever! and the beechwood red on draft ain't half bad either. Great place for after work drinks with the crew.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it took me months to convince david to come here with me but the selling point was the sweet potatoe frites. they give you about a pound of fries on a huge plate with three different dipping sauces...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Beechwood for my first visit about a month ago at the recommendation of some of my foodie friends. I was so pleasantly surprised for the first time in a long while. The atmosphere is my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their pressed chicken and brie sandwich is yummy, even though I'm not a huge pesto fan it really worked in this sandwich. Oh and the sweet potato fries? The perfect blend of crispiness, way-too-good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ode on a Beechwood Urn. An "excerpt."Thou still unravish'd bride of quietness, Where on earth are you, doorway to the bar? Secret door discovered, how canst I express A more grateful plea to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This pad in Venice is between mellow and pimping in my scale =). The exposed outdoor firepit, modern minimalistic decor and cozy wooden tables offers the restaurant a classy and elegant feel. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I'm pretty much in love with Beechwood's Rapberry Lemon Drop, as well as most of their food. (Sweet potato frites ... mmmm...)Its a great place for after work (chill) or on the weekend (busier)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place for the fact that it's hard to find. Who looks left when the only way to get on Abbot Kinney is to turn right? Thus, for the very same reason that I like this place -- its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very chill on a Friday night. The restaurant turns into a lounge and people are just hanging around having drinks. I like the patio area because the heat lamps are so strategically placed that the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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We have been to Beachwood numerous times. The food is really good, the drinks are weak/overpriced and the pompous waitresses and management are disgusting. They act like their patrons are lucky to be there,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a place to have a quiet dinner than you should probably look somewhere else. The food itself was not bad just the atmosphere is more of a yuppy old crowd or people in there 40's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here during our recent rainy season to meet with friends for a drink. Nice looking place inside but so fucking crowded. I tried to order a "beautiful" and the bartender was clueless about how...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always enjoy going to Beechwood for drinks after work or to have a hearty meal. I actually enjoy the decor here and find it to be a little of an escape from the other random stores on Washington....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Venice. All my life, I would drive by this dumpy little building on Washington and watch as the place deteriorated. A sign was left over from the Irish bar that inhabited the walls in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I once took a second date here and she told me she was an alcoholic. I told her "Wow, we have something in common because so am I but I decided I wasn't a quitter after all." I'm thinking cool we're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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in venice, you cannot find a better location. however, it gets very busy and is always packed with tourists and beach goers. I would say if you want a good experience, never go on the weekend!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beechwood is a great place for an after-work rendezvous and can also be a hidden tryst for your last minute date. Rest assured that you won't be found at Beechwood. Some Greek, Roman, or Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haiku on sweet potato fries:sweet salty goodnesscomes with such tasty sauces-bring me a plate now!!!!Yes, I could expound on many things, but I am simple when I come to Beechwood....A seat by the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've stil never eaten here, since when a bunch of friends from UCLA ER and I went after one of the ER docs said his friend was part owner and they had great food. I had been here late-night for drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The spot is tough to find but once inside the atmosphere gives you that upscale yet casual atmosphere. We ate outside on the patio so I didn't get to experience the "feel" of the box shaped dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Too loud and the interior was too woodsy. We get the point, BeechWOOD.Mussels is the best bet. Trio of cupcakes were meh.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
either this place used to be better or i am REALLY getting old.2 things i didn't understand...- why was my lambic beer $9? - why did they kick us out of the patio area when it was barely 1 am?lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me to this restaurant on our first date. My first impression was that it was nice and romantic. So many things on the menu looked good, and I was happy with my meal from beginning to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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i took a friend from manhattan and a friend from denmark to this dump. neither of them could figure out why in the world the doorman/bouncer or the bartender were so dang arrogant. the bartender told me that i...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had our company party here last nite.It was pretty sweet. The service was great and the food was yum a licious. I got sauced up on cran vodka and had a lot of the yummy appetizers. sweet baby spare...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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I had a great time here. The only downside was that I had a reservation, but still had to wait about 30-45 min. to get a table. Fortunately, there's a great bar and heated patio. I highly recommend this place...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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I called and made a reservation for a Christmas party. I then had my wife...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is nice and cozy, especially with their cool fire pit outside in the patio area. i give them props because they actually know how to make a nuts a berries (very few bars know how to make...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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In two words, baseless arrogance. Despite a decor that would be cutting edge for a suburban Chili's in Wisconsin, the staff at the Beechwood seems to think that they belong on a movie set. After taking a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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The food at this place is great. The bar is filled with great looking 20/30 somethings. You can order from the restaurant menu or the bar menu. Everyone goes there for the burger but everything is great. Try...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, Beechwood is an amazing lounge bar and is a must-go for happy hour at somepoint. Very mid-century modern architecture with a big indoor lounge scene as well as the ever-popular outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mostly excellent food -We ordered the:- lamb shank ( my favorite, even though I usually am not a fan of lamb), - the striped bass (my least favorite -- it lacked flavor, although I think that may have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
RUDE BASTARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!Tonight the valet allowed my bike to be hauled away while I was eating. When I complained, the bouncer told me he was going to kick my ass if I didnt step off. That was a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure you have cash for the valet. Its hard to find if you've never been there before. The outdoor patio is nice and you can stay warm and toasty even when you're wearing a dress up to your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Ah, yes, the rude, pregnant brunette hostess. I have read that others have felt her icky stare and her overbearing presence also. My date and I had just sat down with a couple nice glasses of wine. My date had...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was just here for cocktails, so can not speak to the food. I was here on a Tuesday around 7pm. The crowd was pretty and the space was very alluring. You can not help but feel a bit sexy cool here. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dig this dark, woody place. I'm not sure I'd plan on coming for a "real meal" but for a drink or seven and some grazing, yummy.I'm not a big fan of fire pits and uncomfortable garden chairs, so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Ok, first off...to the people who wrote the awful reviews of this place, don't have a sense of a great discreet flavorful eccentric gem of a restaurant if it got lodged in your throat when you were eating it....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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My friend and I went to Beechwood pretty late on a Friday night. The place was packed, playing great music, and since we just wanted drinks and dessert, we weren't sure where to go. The hostess was really nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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I went to this restaurant for my birthday dinner with a few friends,the worse night. The food was ineatable, The chef had a very heavy hand with the salt.Called when we told the waiter this he had no response,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
AWFUL service. this last time was the straw that broke the camel's back. i thought that giving it another try (not our pick) was completely fair, but it was horrible. our waiter was rude and w/ a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give Beach Wood a 3.5 stars if I could.The outdoor patio has a fire pit and many tables/seats. It has a very nice ambiance. Items on the menu seem pricy. I had the burger. It's huge but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Place is hard to find. The building itself isn't hidden but there are no signs and the outside is pretty dark. Even the front entrance is kinda hidden. Wouldn't know it was there except the valet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just gonna say it...the grilled miso garlic edamame rocked my world. We started with having drinks and some appetizers and I would have been fine with that. Great atmosphere in the bar area...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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I love this place! You can get dressed up or where jeans! Anything goes. The food is great, they have great yam fries! It has a nice restaurant section that is seperate from the bar area. So you can have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's cool... but I don't really get it.It must be what people call "atmosphere" -- where you can feel hip just by occupying space. Uh... lame. But I did get a kick out of sitting outside next to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a "weekday dinner date with a girlfriend" spot for me. On the weekends it's "sceney" like most other people mentioned. It's a bit pricey for what you get in food and drinks, but I guess you're...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been slow to catch on...very slow. Got together with a bunch of friends last night to celebrate and Beechwood was the appointed spot. The first thing that caught my eye was the crowd was not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like, I like. This place has a great lounge feel to it on a Friday night. Dark, lots of places to sit/stand. Patio was awesome with a nice fire pit to sit around. Felt a lot like a classy house...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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This place doesn't have great service, nor does it have enough room, but if you're lucky enough to grab a booth and a menu.. order the Burger. It's amazing... and I don't want to rock the boat here, but it may...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend wanted to have a casual going away get-together on saturday before moving to NYC (*sniff sniff*) and she chose Beechwood to get everyone together. We got there pretty early (9pm) so street...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beechwood seriously doesn't need another review... but this has been a default after work cocktail place for myself and co-workers. I get depressed even thinking about the number of times I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In my humble opinion, Beechwood is one of those places that you stay away from Thursday through Saturday because it is a total scene on those nights...unless you like places full of douche bags and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here on a Sunday evening between 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.. On Sundays, the main dining room is closed, but I think I would have preferred to sit in the bar area anyways as it is more open-...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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I want to preface by saying I am in the business and I know the challenges of running a restaurant. Our experience at Beechwood Cafe was unforgivable and I choose not to bother to write to the management...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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Anyone who had a negative review about this place is a moron. I was there this past Saturday for my birthday. We had a table for 8 people and everyone of us were very impressed with the whole night. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I felt uncomfortable the first step in. This is another one of those bars I wouldn't mind living in. It's pretty swank. I like the way its laid out. There are tables along the walls, a pretty long...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Its totally what i like in a bar...lounge-y, chic atmosphere, firepits, good drinks, and moderate noise level...if you wanna chill with your friends and actually hear what they're...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Beechwood is the kind of restaurant that seems too trendy to serve great food; but this is in fact not the case. Despite the orange booths and undulating chandeliers, Beechwood's menu is stocked with great...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times, always in the bar area. I appreciate the fact that the crowd is always varied- some people are dressed up, some are relaxed in jeans and tee shirts. Hosted a friends...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So this is Beechwood.First of all, Beechwood is literally an oasis. My GPS incessantly, no stubbornly insisted that I reached my destination. Where is this hip place?I have been trying to nail down...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Went on Saturday around 11pm, so the place was packed but my 3 friends and I were fortunate to snag a table. Service was very nice and fast. Had the lamb meatballs - the definition of delicious! Also had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whats random about this place is the fact NOBODY notices it when you drive by it. You literally have to be told where the fuck it is or you'll keep driving. I remember it being next door to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cool little joint --- cosy seating & lightingperfect if you're looking for a chill loungey space that slings stiff drink with a pretty decent dinner menu (several steps up from typical bar food)patio...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times on and off since it opened. I've also dined here once in awhile. I always get the skirt steak with the sweet fries to go along with super boozed up SPA WATER *you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty cool place for a really chill time. Part lounge, part bar, part dining area and nice outdoor patio.Dining area is in the back and can be pretty noisy. It is pretty small and can't accomodate...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ya know, I was all set for a good night out. MY FIRST NIGHT OUT IN LA. My neighbors/new friends planned to meet some friends at this bar. Checked it out on Yelp and I was game. Seriously, I had no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beechwood, RIP. Its all bridge and tunnel, all the time. The waitstaff used to be 'contenders' and the food proportions are half of what they used to be. Plus they stopped serving the spanish wines...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, first off, I really like Beechwood. I have been coming here for about a year. It's a great place to convene with friends, nibble on some delish bar food, and get your drink on.Which is why I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll gladly wait 30 minutes on a fri/sat night to get my hands on their PRESSED CHICKEN & BRIE SANDWICH!!! So good. The shoestring and sweet potato fries are also on my list of favorites. I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shoe String & CupcakesTrendy little spot where you can enjoy sweet potato shoe strings & cupcakes with your drink.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place for weeknight hangout spot! I only go here for the drinks and atmosphere, not so fond of the food.I love a place like Beechwood where you can go hang out with a some friends after...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Next time your boss wants to take the clones out to happy hour for drizzinks and appies, this wouldn't be a bad idea. I suggest the patio, so you can bum a smoke from a co-worker who you "didn't know"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and drinks. Crappy Service! The waitstaff was unfriendly and unhelpful. Ultimately it was too loud, crowded and hard to get service.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy sweet potato fries.Swoon.Appetizers and drinks were all yummy!Valet parking is a bit of a pain though...and finding the place can be a bit difficult.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for dinner and then just in the lounge area and the service by far is better when you are seated. However, the food was so good the first time that I actually dragged my friends out the second...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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My boyfriend and I tried out Beechwood b/c we very curious why this trendly looking place was doing in the middle of now where. We went on a Wednesday night, so it obviously wasn't very crowded. We were given...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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I brought my girl there for the Valentine's day dinner thingy, I thought well, since they have a fix price menu the food should be okay. NO ... it's not okay. I had a duck confeit and turn out it's green bean,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
made my valentine's day reservation the day of and got an 8:15. Actually one of the better busy holiday type dinners i've had. They had a charming fixed menu ($65 no drinks) with vegetarian options....
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is not that great, but the bar and the patio outside is really nice. The bar food is better. I like their short steak and meat balls.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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I was at Beechwood on the night that user "mrichland" was here. Let me tell you that this person is a liar! I was on the patio with a couple of friends and this idiot and his pals were completely intoxicated,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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I recently visited this establishment on a weekend night. It was in fact my bday celebration. After having a good time and consuming some beverages our friend's girl friend was kicked out and left alone on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beechwood inhabits a notoriously "cursed" location in Marina del Rey anchoring trendy Abbot Kinney at its southern-most point. The surrounding neighborhood, which is experiencing an unprecedented...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have Sweet potato fries with dipping sauce - SCORE! Oh, and a very trendy atmosphere, thrown in for good measure. We love coming here for a splurging dinner. Favorites: The Coconut Curried...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here last Saturday and the place is way over-rated. The crowd is super pretentous for being at the beach and I was NOT about it. The drinks were pricey and small too - $10 for a vodka...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A cool little trendy restaurant on the border of Venice and Marina Del Ray. It seemed like a hip spot on a Saturday night. The decor is cool and the crowd seemed young and hip.The menu wasn't very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go here often but like it. is always a place to consider if you're in the mood to be in a sleek-type atmosphere, although did not seem to be pretentious. I really enjoyed their hamburgers....
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I just say that I LOVE this place? The decor is lovely and the crowd is cool. The last time I was there, I met a beautiful man RIGHT away, and that NEVER happens to me. There's no cover, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think that this place is wonderful... they have really captured the essence of Venice, with the people the food and the atmosphere.Just a very cool place to hang out that happens to have REALLY...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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Order your drinks and head out back for their firepit. It's a great place to meet up with coworkers and toss back a few, along with some really good food.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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Skip the dungeon-like dining room and sit outside by the firepit. You can order the full restauarant menu or the bar menu (mmmmm do I love their pulled pork sandwich and their skinny fries with aioli....)
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to try Beechwood for such a long time...I wish I would have done it sooner! I went this weekend and LOVED it. Great atmosphere, good mix of people. It was very crowded and very loud...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The steak is awesome, and the other stuff I had was good too (just can't remember what I had)-They spent so much on the naugahyde furniture they didn't have enough money left over to buy a sign (the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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I took my in-laws from out of town to Beechwood for a nice, LA dinner. First, we waited, and waited and waited...sat outside, drinking wine, too much wine...and then FINALLY after an hour wait, we were seated....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly, I haven't been there in a while and maybe things are better.Went there when they first opened - it was quite a scene. So noisy that the waiter had to shout at us to tell us the specials....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Carla, thanks for JUST reviewing this restaurant. It's been on my mind.I've been to Beechwood twice and both times totally loved the Pressed Pulled Pork sandwich on sourdough with Sweet Potato Fries....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not a place for an intimate dinner because of the noise levels and i don't ever recall having a killer meal there however, the scene by the bar/patio/fire pit gets pretty lively without...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice, modern design with a cool bar and great patio.The inside bar is long and easy to stand around, while the outside patio is the star. Lots of cute patrons sitting at high tables or around the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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I live a short walk from Beechwood and make regular visits. I've only eaten in the dining room once, where the food was good, but the room was loud. The real place to be is the bar/patio. It's classy but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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I was not impressed with Beechwood. It was so dark on the patio I could barely see my friends. Furthermore, a cocktail waitress actually elbowed me out of her way! The bartender wasn't much nicer.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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Restaurant overcharged our party by two plates. Granted it was a large party. One of the plates on the receipt, no one ordered. The other was a duplicate.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Great food, and an EXCELLENT value (only one entree over $20). A beautiful space, as well...the lounge is comfortable, the service was very friendly. But the food and the prices were terrific. 4 apps, 4...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is as close as it gets to a SF joint for me. The food is outstanding!! I although i almost creid last week when i found the short rib hash on parsnip puree was not on the menu. the day was save...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine had her Birthday here and it was great. I like the atmosphere and there is a nice outdoor fire pit. It's crowded and busy, but fun and the drinks are tasty!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to start a beautiful summer evening in Southern Claifornia. The atmosphere is great and the open air dining room in the back sets the mood.This is not a place for a first date....
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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Best sweet potato fries I have ever had. All the other dishes were good too. They have a good selection of bar food for the lounge/patio area that is all decently priced.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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I've been here a few times and usually enjoy everything I try which has included the burger, sweet potato fries, lamb meatballs, various salads, albacore and a couple other things. This last time I had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow my earlier review of this place didn't save... and someone rated the blank review as 'funny'. :)Anyway, this is actually one of my favorite happy hour places. My coworkers seem to hate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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Most of us like to go the Westside to escape the bouncers with attitudes. Unfortunately, the doormen at this place think they're in Hollywood. This is one of those places that will build a line up to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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Sadly, this place has all the makings of a flash-in-the-pan establishment, which is a shame; because we really love it. Delicious entrees, a cool atmosphere and great bar vibe make this a good place for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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Our evening at Beechwood started out well enough. No problem making a reservation even though we were a large party. The food was quite nice. The skirt steak I had was one of the best I've ever had. Everything...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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I can't believe how many people they let into this joint! It is impossible to move, let alone get a cocktail. I went with a few of my girlfriends this week-end and we were bombarded by annoying over-done men...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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Cool interior, but lots of noise. The hostess counter is easy to miss, as it blends into the bar. The outdoor firepit/louge area is a neat twist, but dining here was less than impressive. It took 15 minutes to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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The doorman has a serious attitude problem. It's impossible to get any attention at the bar. Where ever you are, you're in the way of some sort of pathway. And the men that frequent the bar all have a staring...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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The girls and I went here last weekend. This space is fantastic. We ate from the bar menu and had dessert. I had the artichoke spinach dip that was nice and light. My friend had a skirt steak that had an...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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I recently had my birthday there and had a party of 20. We went out on the patio and had a great time. We were very pleased with our food and thought the service was excellent. This is a great spot. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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Was there last night -- bad food, slow inattentive service, and bad atmosphere. Poorly designed -- the tables are too high and you're far apart from your companion(s), the music too loud...Had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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I recently went to this restaurant with a party of 12. When I made the reservation, I was assured that my party could squeeze into a table for 10. The manager was very wrong about that & was quite rude in...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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I have been to Beechwood several times now...The quality of the food is exceptional. The service has been great everytime that I have there and the place is beautiful...it's modern but very comfortable and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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Very big let down since I am a local to the Westside and have seen this location change hands over and over. The bar is a MAJOR single scene! More men, then woman and the crowd is mid to late 30's on up. More...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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We had a large party and were told that there was a reservation on our table after us. No problem. Apps: SMALL portions. The oversalted shrimp looked like they came from a can. Entree: Inedible. My small,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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despite the previous postings, i decided to try this place for a first date among all things. I have to say that I was extremely pleased (and relieved) at the GREAT (yes, GREAT) service both my date and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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The bar area with the patio and fire pit is very nice especially after walking around the very unassuming exterior of the building. The food looked fairly good and the drinks were ok. One problem - we ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2005
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I went there two nights in a row last weekend! The food is great! Get the ShortRib! it's one of the best i have ever had! The service is good too! a llittle slow but friendly. The bar is cool too, but a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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I am extremely surprised by the other reviews, since I had a perfect evening at Beechwood last Saturday night. The hostess was perfectly nice, and led us to our table right when we walked in. Our server was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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The terrible service at Beechwood negates the value of tasty food. The waitress couldn't have been less interested, it appeared to be a boring imposition to serve us. When the food server arrived with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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I made reservations on a tuesday night at 6 pm for myself, my fiance, and my grandmother. When we walked in, the hostess couldn't find our reservation and accused me of not making one. Finally when she did...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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This place is all about the bar, which looked like quite the scene. The look of the restaurant was cool, but we were so crammed in that I wouldn't bother to go back. We got a table for two that was only inches...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2005
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I just took my girl friend there with her friends for her b-day. We had reservation but still had to wait 25 minutes to be seated by one of the worst Hostesses I have ever seen. It took 30 minutes to get the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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Went there with some friends last weekend because we heard it's the latest place on the Westside. Its has very nice ambience however was rather unimpressed with the service and clientele. It was just like a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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I was so pleasantly surprised by the food, interior and service at Beachwood I can't wait to return. They have a really good and affordable wine list too! My only complaint was the hostess, who when we called...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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I'm so excited that I have a new place to eat in the Marina! This spot is perfect to just chill with friends. Service is fun and friendly. This place gets crowded - I recommend hanging out in the bar/patio...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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great bar scene, huge firepit outside - great plates small or big. It's everything you want from a new restaurant in Venice.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2005
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Went there for dinner with my wife for the third time and again was not disappointed. Everything about Beechwood is very good. The Food, the service and the general atmosphere are great and it is worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2005
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The worst service! The server did not know the menu or wine list....we overlooked the long wait for cocktails.... Thankfully, the food was excellent...but as soon as we began to relax and sing the praises of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2005
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I had dinner on a Tuesday night. To make a long story short, we had awful service. We ordered our main, appetizers and wine all together.. The appetizers and wine came to our table at the same time as a couple...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2005
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An attractive, hip bar scene worth visiting again, but please, forget the food. We were seated acceptably late at a spacious booth, but had to wait 50 minutes for our curt server to take our orders. No...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2005
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Nice addition to the Venice/Marina del Rey city line. Ideally, the place to sit is in the good-sized bar area. Definitely try the marinated skirt steak. The service has been spotty-- good on slow nights at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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After reading the review about Beechwood, I was plesantly surprised that another unfortuate couple came face to face with the EVIL hostess of this restaurant. After all, its VENICE, where people like to enjoy...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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Finally, there is a hip place to go on Washington Blvd, by the Marina. Beechwood is opened late, even on the weekdays for food and drinks. The Humbolt fog goat cheese with roasted eggplant is mouthwatering....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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My date and I were early to our reservation, and arrived at 5:45. We didn't know that they opened at six pm. The rude hostess told us bluntly that we had to come back in fifteen minutes!!! We asked if it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2005
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Beechwood is a restaurant and lounge, featuring fresh seasonal cuisine set in a modern, inviting and comfortable atmosphere. To see our menu please visit our web site at www.beechwoodrestaurant.com.
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