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4.0 of 5 stars.
The $1 martini special may be over but the late night happy hour is pretty tempting, and now without the crowds it is much more comfortable. Great atmosphere on the patio for late night drinks. I'm...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the grown and sexy vibe here.Not cheap, but can be a good place to start (or end) a night out.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a great patio for a summertime meal. and though this restaurant is on the upscale side, they have a sunday bbq menu, which is fun.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i love the atmosphere and environment of this place. it is so enjoyable sitting on the patio sitting back and enjoying a glass of wine. the food on the other hand isnt great. for the quality of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few weeks ago for a business dinner. I got the fried red snapper, and to my surprise, it was an ENTIRE fish! The entire thing, fins, tail, head, eyes, and all were standing up on my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
having been to Wilshire many times, i have to say the service has really gone downhill. The ambience, especially the back patio is fantastic. the service of the female bartender at the back patio was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A word of warning to those not from the area: when plugging this address into your GPS system, make sure you enter the city of Santa Monica, not Los Angeles. We ended up at the wrong end of Wilshire...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Romantic, classy, and laid back. I'm a sucker for a high end restaurant, especially if it's romantic (what can I say) . The lighting and vibe here is perfect for a dinner date and the food and service...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had reservations but arrived early (and still during happy hour), so we started at the bar and had drinks and a grilled artichoke starter. Service was friendly and prompt, and we lingered a past...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed an excellent meal at Wilshire (the duck was magnificent and my starter, a refreshing and interesting crab salad, was equally as delicious). We were seated in a little private cabana with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review of the bar only and on $1 martini night to boot. I mean I think that says it all. The drinks were strong but it was a mad house. I was able to get 2 martinis but my poor guys were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Wilshire a lot. The atmosphere is really fun, and the outdoor/slightly enclosed patio is cool. I haven't spent too much time in the bar, but it looks like a scene. Service is attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriends and I came here on a Wednesday for their happy hour a couple weeks ago. This was my first time at the restaurant but my gfs have frequented this spot numerous times. They were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is beautiful, from the bar to the back patio. The menu is full and well rounded. Everything is delicious and the portions are actually substantial. Their cocktail list is decent and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the bar, not for the restaurant.A large group of us were here to celebrate a upcoming wedding. Bartenders were friendly, which is good, because the drinks were NOT cheap! 2 Ketel...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Review on the bar only. Fun atmosphere with music later in the night. We had multiple drinks through the night, mainly basics like vodka rocks. So I can't comment on drink expertise. Bartenders were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went for lunch and I thought it was great! yes, pricey, but very tasty. We had the tuna app -- it was very good. We also had the open face steak sandwich and the prosciutto panini. Both were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great place for a nice dinner in west LA. they have a cool bar with unique cocktails made with local fruit. for dinner, i recommend the filet mignon and creamed spinach. beautiful outdoor patio makes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Website says Monday closes at 10:00pm ...arrived at 9:15...they said the kitchen was closed. I am glad I live right up the street on Montana or I'd be pretty mad....ended up going to Rustic Canyon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Great ambience. A little pricey but go if you can afford it. Patio seating is beautiful.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go on an early summer's evening, when the sunlight changes to dusk and the moon rises over the tree topped canopy. When the candles flicker and the gas flames dance among the rocks.My friend's date...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great restaurant. Period. Best place to seat is outside, much more fun than inside. Great food, very nice service, and great atmosphere. And they have killer cocktails.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I promised my cousins that I'd review this place, because we were all quite disappointed. We all met up here to meet my cousin's fiance's family before they got married in a few days. They sat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rooms and spaces of various sizes, it got crowded later into the evening. Not super comfortable here, not sure exactly what they're going for with the ambiance and decor. Hamburger is quite good,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I quit smoking cigarettes this past December, but I still like to smoke cigars. One problem, however, is that most bars won't let you smoke them. Not so at The Wilshire. And that's why I like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch with a small group. We were seated at a table outdoors where most of their seating is. It's really the way to go; it's way too dark inside.First, let's talk about the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My 100th review goes to the Wilshire. I came here for an informal bachelorette dinner with some girlfriends and it served a very sophisticated dining experience. We were seating promptly and were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here once, a few months ago.It is such a beautiful place with an amazing outdoor patio.I remember it being kind of dead but it was a weekday night and most places are these days.After...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: food really a 3.5 but overall experience was about a 4. i had the duck breast which was very tasty and just a tad salty. the flavors were really good and cooked perfectly and it was one of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a bunch of times and have never had food that I thought was not great. The patio on a warm summer night is really hard to beat. The drinks are stiff and the environment beautiful. Can be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for drinks. The atmosphere is cool, and each time I've been it hasn't been too crowded. I would recommend it for a first date.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, but I have to disagree about the atmosphere. It's beautiful if you smoke, or if you don't mind the fact that they have a designated CIGAR area that is open and can easily send smoke to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is amazing. It's just way over priced. When the waiter asked us if we wanted bottled water, we said no, just tap. We still got charged $5.00 for the water. But the filet mignons were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It rained, it poured, but that didn't stop me from having fun.Came as a part of DineLA, and glad I did. These set menus are pretty amazing stuff. Three course meal of house salad, duck curry, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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I came here last year. Wonderful.
judysbook.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like many have said before me, the atmosphere is just beautiful. Most of the seating is outdoors - with lots of trees, heat lamps and a gorgeous long firepit. I would LOVE a patio like this!There's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Note: this review is for Happy Hour only.I was surprised that it wasn't more crowded for happy hour, since many other places we drove by on Wilshire were packed with people on a Friday night at 6pm....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Wilshire is a wonderful restaurant. It's commitment to locally-sourced foods is outstanding, and the staff is very proud of that commitment.I took a couple of team members here for lunch, and we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very beautiful restaurant has a gorgeous outdoor patio. The only problem--the seating is predominately outdoors. And it was February, so we froze. They did bring a portable heater, which helped....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nice outdoor patio. Food is good but REALLY pricey. My friend actually got food poisoning from a fish appetizer so beware!
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok Yelpers- I wanted to give this place a higher rating, and if I were judging solely on atmosphere, it would get 5 stars. But this is food we are talking about- and if you're willing to drop some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for happy hour a while ago. Typical bar food. I got some Thai skewers and a lotus martini of some sort. I am pretty sure our waitress was buzzed, high, zoning, offf her caboose, whatever...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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good
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at a many fine restaurants in LA; more than I care to admit to and normally, when I dine at over priced, fancy pants restaurants, I don't mind ruining my credit score because I enjoy being...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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I wish I would come here again
judysbook.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was showing up for a dinner party for 10 people, and we got this wonderfully quiet private room on the other side of the patio. It felt like we were in someone's living room! Perfect for a group of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pro: Amazing food, decor, serviceCon: .... price? I've been here multiple times for various work events, and i have to say this place is among my favorite destinations. The drinks come strong, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Places like Wilshire are part of the reason why I love working in Santa Monica! As part of my New Year's Resolution I decided to make the most of the fact that I work in Santa Monica and once a week...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quack quack. Order the duck!Another Yelper said they liked the duck too and man I'm glad I ordered it. Roasted duck breast with bok choy, fig compote, huckleberries and marcona almonds. And you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like many reviewers mentioned, the patio is gorgeous. It would be great for a cocktail on a summer evening. Unfortunately, we sat close to it but not in it last night (it was Valentine's Day so the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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The ambiance is great and the food was very good (for the most part) at Wilshire. The pricing policies are ridiculous, though. Do they know there's a recession and they should be doing everything in their...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The outside patio is great. The food and wine selection is great (they even have their own wine guru!) At night it feels a little like a meat packaging plant but I suppose that is to be expected. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for Restaurant Week (since I definitely can't afford it regularly). The outside courtyard is absolutely beautiful. Definitely good for a date or a special occasion. Also, make sure to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Theresa B. and I decided to try out this trendy place for lunch before each of our HR appointments. The ambiance is so "LA", and classy. We were seated outside in the patio area where there was a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance here is sexy. The main bar area is dimly lit, romantic and a great place to meet for drinks. The bartender made me a delicious Cosmo. Not too strong and not too sweet. Just right! The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice to have an upscale bar in the neighborhood. My only beef? I wish the food was better. The environment is classy and fun-- the back patio rocks during the summer when it gets jammed packed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Genuinely Lackluster. Wilshire was a better restaurant when it opened!!! In just a few years it has gone from progressive to downright precocious. Absolutely no maturity coming out of the Kitchen let alone the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Solid food, well-price in an upscale setting, great service.The greatest part of this restaurant is every month they take a starter and a main and discount it 50%! This month they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
PATIO - BAD ASS. DRINKS, LIKE 151. GOOD. FOOD - EHH. VIBE - REALLY EHH. I am TORN. I was debating four stars but I am east sider so I don't think I can ever give four stars to anything in Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you go on any day on the weekend it is packed. When you first walk you push right up against the beginning bar area which is narrow and dimly light. Stay for dinner at this restaurant for their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are two sections, the inside bar where people socialize, have apps and drinks and then there is the outdoor patio seating area where you can enjoy a nice romantic dinner. The food was delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here once on the recommendation of the concierge at the W hotel. This place looks a lot like a W hotel, so I got why it was recommended.Not only was the food excellent, the prices were really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a tried and true favorite of mine if only because of the great outdoor patio seating area where real trees are incorporated into the decor. The food is decent enough but come here for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back in April/May, a gf's bday drew me here.Very high marks for a superb job on the decor. Though good for groups, would go again for a sweet date. Aside from the price really fun & excellent food....
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get a table in the garden if you can, great menu. Homemade ice cream is good and the bar is comfy.
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME food, great atmosphere. Had a delicious Filet there. Great wine. No complaints. Sit on the back patio.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here with the bf and his mentor/friend. the mentor knew the exec chef here so he took us out....first thing i noticed when we walked in:this place is SOOO pretty!i love the ambience and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a fan because they have happy hour, and i had plenty of time to enjoy it! usually, when a happy hour ends at 7, i feel rushed to order everything all at once when i sit down. but not this time, i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wilshire Restaurantwww.wilshirerestaurant.comVisited in June 2008, so this is months after the fact, but . . . This place is hip, happening and romantic - - or maybe that was just my date, but all in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It can be a little loud for a get-to-know-each-other kind of dinner, but we had a great time trying new things on the menu - wild boar red curry pot pie, for instance. I love the ambiance, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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I have been to the Wilshire a few times and have only had great experiences there. The food is fantastic, and the drinks are delicious! The atmosphere is also awesome - there is a small indoor bar, an indoor...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Mussels in lemongrass and cream and crusty bread Appetizer and the Doughnuts!!!I've sampled serveral items here and it's all pretty good but I will now only go back for the Mussels and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the designing of the restaurant! The service was great and the food was delish! One thing that I thought was a little funny was, when we sat down, the server asked if we prefered black or white...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Date place!!!I love the ambiance which is swanky, sexy yet modern! The feel of both the lounge and the inside dining area is sexy and the outdoor patio romantic!I had dinner a few times and felt...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went again last night and I have no idea why...a great night with great people but the restaurant under-delivered again. They should just change the name to MEDIOCRE. It is so beautiful there,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner on my bday with my boyfriend...Beautiful, romantic patio with lots of candles and sparkly lights. Nice bar with comfy couches and even more candles.Good food, though kinda small...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful restaurant - sit outside in the back...it's the best spot. Little lights in the trees, cool outside bar. Really nice. And if you are really a high roller, they do have private rooms here...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Burger #101: Shredded Kobe? WTF? Long story short. Happy hour, friends, drinks, sliders, burgers, good times. That was until the "sliders" come out. But let's talk about the good stuff first. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times over the past few years, and have enjoyed it each time. Really cool, super dark bar; and a fairly large, indoor/outdoor multi-level dining area that despite its size...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First - I went here for happy hour, not dinner. The atmosphere is awesome. Chicks dig it.. It would be a great date place. It's slightly more pricey than "normal" happy hour places, but the quality is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although there are many great reviews for the happy hour menu, I came here for dinner and....It was........eh.I can definitely see why people are appealed to this spot. The ambiance is very nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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The food is really delicious. When I came, Larry David was there from Curb your entuthisiasm with some blond. That was interesting. Try the venison!!!! It is amazing, and also the other food was really good.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very chic, great drinks, and prices that (unfortunately) match. The martinis and old fashions are good enough to help you forget about the credit crunch, which is quite a necessity when you get the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't eat here, but walked over from Holly's around midnight so that my gal pals and I could actually do that old school thing called "face to face communication". You know..where one person talks...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Fiance and I share the Rib-eye for two, its really delicious and I'm not a red meat person. The polenta (sp) and mashed potatoes are to die for. We also tried a tomato salad, I know it sounds...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I went there on date night....had a blast. Dark theme inside, cozy and relaxing. Seemed like there were a lot of "dates" going on. DJ came in around 1030...good music but we left...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Wilshire! I've been there a few times for drinks with friends in the evening and love the twinkle lights and dreamy patio. The drinks were good, but the nice atmosphere and cool vibe were the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance and service. Cocktails are mediocre and so are the food.Desserts are great though. Try to get a private room.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sit outside. overall great atmosphere.was here for a business lunch and the patio was packed. appetizers were especially good. ahi tuna tartar met expectations. also shared the heirloom tomato &...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
**Happy Hour Review only**Nice ambiance. I like the look and feel of the dark room. Walking in at 6:20, my friend and I realized that we made it in time for happy hour. Looking around we noticed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance was lovely. Dined outside on the dark patio in chairs with deep and poor back support. It's ok. I'll make that sacrifice to face a celebrity while he dines (Bob Sagat). Once. The food was Ok....
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Working nearby, this is my FAVORITE after-work place as well as a great place for work-dinners. They have three different areas for whatever mood you are in - inside booths as well as dark & comfy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't normally like to review restaurants that are more reputable for their dinner when I've only been for lunch, but then I realized something. As much as I like to think that the world revolves...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The decor of this place is really nice and artistic. Inside houses darkly colored walls with granite-like slabs for decoration and a somehow stylistic LCD screen with volcanic magma in slow motion. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great... stylish decor, delicious food -- my bf and I are constantly wanting to go back! The prices are the only thing stopping us from going weekly! However, for the quality, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just returned from lunch there. The food was good, the service was good and the patio was nice and quiet. This is the old Knoll's Black Forest location. I would say the portions are a bit small...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
* This review is for the Wilshire happy hour only.Work was a little slow and the girlfriend got home early, so i bounced so that we could catch a rare Happy Hour. The Wilshire offers a "happy hour"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner for the first time this night at Wilshire. We were a party of five. Our group was seated on the patio under the stars. I don't think there is a better dining room or patio in Southern...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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I love to just sit out on the back patio, share a bottle of wine and a few appetizers...perfect way to spend an early Sunday evening. Was there last night, had a GREAT bottle of Italian red from Puglia and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Context, it's all about context.Some people from SF would consider this a Marina bar - yuppy, pop-your-collar-yo type of bar. Whatever...I came in here with my LA compatriot, Dannie F, for a local bar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for an outdoor lunch on a warm summer day. The food is always fun and the service is great. Do have the cucumber lemonade - the best! But, if you don't like too much dressing on your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to not comment on the food until I've made my second visit but the wine list is AMAAAAZIIIINNNNGGGG.I had a Rose (pinot noir) from Lioco wineries that just made my night. 4 stars!
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service and beautiful decor both outside and in. There is also a great side room that is semi private and perfect for a group of 20-40. The food was quite well executed and delicious. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here in the day for a business lunch.pretty good food - i had fries and an ahi tune salad. my friend had this really yummy crab cake sandwich and we sat outside -totally beautiful.BUT I will...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for lunch the other day - really very good food! On a nice day I would DEFINITELY recommend sitting outside. The chairs were really comfortable and it's a really nice atmosphere.We had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Fantastic Happy Hour, Batman!$5 wine!$6 Mac and cheese (Maybe the best ever with bacon, peas and a perfect cheese sauce...Great portion for Happy Hour too!)$6 Burgers (Came with two "mini"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is super-yummy. appetizer menu is delicious, and the salads don't feel like substitutes for a meal. kick-*ss outdoor area, and just an all-around swanky place for after-work drinks - you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for Happy Hour on a Friday. We sat above the bar outside, which was nice. The interior bar reminds me of The Abbey, a bar in WeHo, w/ candles covering one of the walls entirely. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I could do without the super-dark bar and those silly ottomans you're forced to sit on, but the restaurant itself isn't bad at all. Try to get seated outside. The inside can get a little stuffy and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Greeted by a candle light, leather and dark wood bar. My favorite place to dine is on the patio between the fire and koi waterfall, beneath the stars. Great wine selection. Menu changes. Small...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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i had to write a review especially after reading the last few . i am a local in sm and went last week for a business meeting. the cocktails though $15 were the size of a big gulp and were unique and tasty. we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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The ambiance was great. However, the food items were nothing special. The steak was rubbery. Definitely recommended if you're going for drinks and appetizers, but definitely not recommended for dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cute restaurant with pretty good food and excellent drinks, but the service is horrible. Our waitress was outright rude and we had to ask someone to send her over every single time we wanted something...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wilshire gets three stars because it's neither great nor bad. Just average. It caters to a hip clientele with a great wine list but mediocre food. Not a spot I'd be eager to return to, but also not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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First off, for our party we rented out one of the smaller patio areas (thinking we had our own patio - maybe I misunderstood.) We just had a long table set up by the back bar.. big deal. The heaters were so...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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I was recently there on a Saturday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. First, the positives...we sat in the very charming outdoor garden area and the service was pretty good. That's about it for this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is gorgeous for one. The Southern California organic modern cougar feeding pen/patio is state of the art as well. I like the food too._C$
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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I went to the Wilshire recently with a large group and have an amazing experience. We were promptly seated, our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and offered us suggestions. As far as appetizers go, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you like a crowded bar scene this is the place to be. The food is mediocre at best while the service is VERY good.. could have been that the kitchen was off its game though none of the dishes were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all I really like the way this place is decorated and the whole atmosphere overall. Its all done in dark colors and woods with a modern twist yet it looks and feel very much like a mountain...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our group of 3 shared a glass of wine, the duck confit salad, 2 petit mignons, the lamb leg, sides of french fries, baby broccoli, mashed potatoes, and 2 desserts - the apple tartin & the ice cream...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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I'm surprised to see that other reviewers were unhappy with Wilshire's service. I was really satisfied. Service was great, the food delicious and the atmosphere is what made me come back on valentine's day. On...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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What a beautiful restaurant!!!!! I'd take my boy friend or family there...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, this place was okay.Good Food, Good Service, Good Ambiance.One bad thing is - they kick you out eventually from the back seating area after a certain time and most people just go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why I love it: drinks/atmosphereCons: only went here for drinks so the only thing I can comment on is the price...$16 for a drink is too pricey...Pros: I liked the lounge area...good music...older...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wilshire Restaurant is an elegant, sophisticated dining establishment with a very focused menu, but the overall dining experience is a little less than memorable. The clientele at Wilshire Restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city!I discovered this place thanks to a friend, and went there for the first time with a group of close friends on a friday night.The outdoor patio is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This elegant restaurant has a tranquil ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Both indoor and patio seating are nice, although I prefer the indoor U booth seating. The 4-5 times that I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
update March 5, 2008Finally had a chance to eat dinner here thanks to a company dinner. Scallop app was awesome! man, i wish i could find scallops that fresh on my own. Pork chop entree was good,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I had what has to be the best salmon dish of my entire life at Wilshire. It was a rare Wild Troll King Salmon with braised chard, kabocha squash spaetzel, beets, and black trumpet...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good but expensive. The drinks are good but expensive.The ambiance is awesome! They also have private rooms for private parties. That's right.... a private place to get it on with your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great deserts, atmosphere, and service!
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Woops! I never reviewed Wilshire! Wilshire is very, very good. It's become well known for its locally grown ingredients, and I've been for dinner and drinks twice. The first time I had a big, fat,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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I would not recommend choosing this restaurant over many of the others that cost about the same - this is after all, an expensive restaurant. If a couple wants to have appetizers, drinks, desert, etc. - then...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never eaten dinner here so I'm purely reviewing it as a bar. This place has fantastic decor and atmosphere. The layout of the front room encourages people from different groups to talk, while...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice--the first for a drug dinner and the second for a quick and dirty happy hour. The first time was obviously way better, in terms of food and drink. It was of course, on the drug...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice - the first time, I thought the outside patio was a lovely place for large group dinners, but wasn't blown away by the food (good beet salad, short ribs tasted weird to me and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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Our experience at Wilshire was average when you consider the value. The products, Black Cod, Heritage Pork Chop, Prawns, Hamachi were good but the execution came up short as all of items were served luke warm...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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The decor is beautiful, and I had a very tasty and unique drink made from Ketel Citron with freshly crushed ginger and mint. WOW! My friend and I wandered through, looking the place over and opted for the rear...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Candles give this place a nice ambiance.The drinks are steeply expensive. 2 Absolut sours for $28. WTF?!?Given that there are many areas to this place: outside, lounge area inside both with their own...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Was reading this site for the first time and was completely shocked at the number of reviewers claiming to be me(Noah Rosen, ex-chef de cuisine of Wilshire). There are alot of bitter people out there, for what...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Clearly the extremes in reviews reflect disgruntled former employees rating this fine establishment so low. Therefore we can only conclude that this is no longer a reliable place to gather information as they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember I would past by this location for over a year and wondered when will this place open. Wilshire's decor/atmosphere can be admired with it's fine details and design. All the details really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fancy, schmancy, warm and comfy. Wilshire is a dichotemy for sure. I was only there for lunch but can imagine it in the evening. The bar is kind of Beechwoody,.... lunch was deliscious! Serivice was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm fat and ugly and.. despite other reviews... I can have a relaxing, yummy, fancy LA lunch here without immediately running out for botox and a boob job afterwards. Maybe other things should be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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From the minute I walked in the door, I had the feeling that this would be a bad dining experience. I was presented with yesterday's menu. The server presented me with 2 dishes I had not even ordered. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give 2.5 I would, but I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. So to start with, it was my friend's bday, but in the chaos of rushing to the cab, she forgot her id (so sad) and we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Great looking restaurant. Really amazing LOOKING. The food is rough. The drinks are poorly made, had to actually go to the bar to help the bartender make a decent martini. But, it is a really cool...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
COUGARS & KITTENSDoes anyone have any aging serum? Cause I need to take a double dose, age 20 years, triple my income, get a divorce under my belt, and pick up a hot trophy girlfriend so I can hang...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place because a friend of mine mentioned it and in my short stint in LA, I've managed to become a regular here. Strong drinks, cool bartenders, and an awesome outdoor area.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found out about this place through an old co-worker of mine who know works here. My experiences have been grand, of course it helps to know someone who works here. I was given a small tour, I like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Dinner at Wilshire was just OK. Nothing was that bad, nothing was worth going back a second time. A Diver Scallop ceviche was bland, Tomato Soup OK, NY Steak overcooked and Lobster Pasta was served lukewarm....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I spent close to 6 hours at Wilshire for my friend El's birthday! Appetizer, main course, desserts, drinks, drinks and more drinks. Bring a fat wallet full of cash or your black American Express...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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I had not visited Wilshire restaurant for several months. The food and service are better than ever. As always the ambiance is spectacular. The menu items are more creative and innovative this visit. I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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I was in Wilshire early making a reservation when I overheard what I thought I be the chef (guy in a white coat surrounded by waiters) being absolutely rude and condescending to his staff. I thought that an...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wilshire is one of the typical Californian restaurants with better execution and decor. The bar area is very chic and the crowd are attractive. We ordered the John Dory (fish) and pork chop dishes and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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We dined at Wilshire last night. This place is really searching for an identity. The place nows turns into a disco at 9pm. No Kidding! A DJ and Dancing in the main dining room..ala Big Daddy's Disco from the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do not go to this restaurant. The food is so overpriced and the quality of the food is very mediocre if that. They charged me $9 for a plastic bottle of water, I couldn't believe it when we got our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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the good: definitely the ambience. it was lovely to have dinner here with all the lights and candles. very romantic and very relaxing. the heat lamps are also strategically placed so you don't have to freeze....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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The restaurant design is very nice, but the place is looking a little worn out these days. The bar area floor is a mess, walls need painting and the patio floor has a layer of grease on it. The food is also...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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I recently attended a birthday party here and was pleasantly surprised by the pretty and spacious patio area - I would never have expected it by looking at the storefront. My entire group found the food good...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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The orginal chef is still onboard and it seems since removing the former kitchen chef- he has taken over and put his original and unique stamp on the menu. It is better than ever. The service has improved...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here multiple times for drinks and the bar menu; I've never had a full dinner here.First off, the space is awesome. It laid out in an inside-outside manner, with the front bar and a small...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Summer 2007 Westside Happy Hour Tour:About Wilshire:Love:The Patio LoungeThe Proscuitto & Guyerre PaniniThe Decor and the Blazing Fire Pit with Broken GlassThe HH Menu No Love:The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty bad. It was absolutely the worst value I have ever had for my money, one of the most expensive restaurants I have ever eaten at and the food was mediocre, nothing more, nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the kick-off locale for our Summer 2007 Westside Happy Hour Tour. I was slightly worried about this place's coolness factor when I pulled up behind a 70 yr man with his pants pulled up to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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We went for drinks and food last night at Wilshire last night. We did this despite the restaurants poor reputation. We had to pass a security checkpoint to get in...sheesh how unwelcoming. Once we got inside...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent outdoor patio/bar in the back w/ solid upscale bar food. Friendly peeps keeping the drinks flowin. Will definitely come back to try the full dinner menu.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i likes. a lot. just the patio area itself gets 5 stars from me. soooo cozy and pretty. it was pretty chilly when i was there, but they had enough heaters, fire porches whatever to keep you warm....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my favorite restaurants in all of los angeles for so, so, so many reasons:the food is phenomenal. i've dined here probably between five and ten times and every single time was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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I visited The Wilshire for the first time with my boyfriend this past saturday night, we didn't have a reservation and we were seated promptly, we were sat in the patio next to a fireplace, I must say the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Interesting story by the last poster. Raving about lemonade and Ice Cream Sundaes. Is the Wilshire going after the Baskin-Robins - 31 Flavors crowd. We also heard from our server that the original chef is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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My husband and I deciced to give Wilshire another try this past Tuesday night. I had long tired of there bland and flavorless food. It was uninspired and left me wanting more. A friend of mine is a regular and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Had dinner at The Wilshire on a very busy Thursday night. The front desk host was very nice no attitude like many other restaurants around town. We put in a request for the patio and was seated on the lower...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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We ate at Wilshire for the first time and what a mistake that was. We had heard from many people that the restaurant was very inconsistent. For starters they lost our reservation and we were delayed being...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Wilshire was nice for drinks and bar food this weekend. The crowd was a divirse mix of Angeleno's. The back bar is a very nice place for cocktails.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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We are locals and have been hearing about Wilshire for the past year and finally made it in last evening. We had a very pleasant experience on the outdoor terrace patio. We were a party of five and arrived 30...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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This place is dead in the water. Nothing exciting about it..blah, blah food; indifferent service; low rent bar crowd overruns the place. Somebody should just flush it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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My wife and I had dinner there three weeks ago on a Saturday with four other couples. We were seated outside in the cold. We asked a manager if we could sit inside..she told us no. When we pointed out there...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I came here for a romantic dinner, and we found it. The bar area looked fun, but we were taken to a booth in the back, in view of an outdoor patio that looked like the place to be.Our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Calling all Cougars: Come out, come out wherever you are! Oh, you're at Wilshire.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance in the outside seating area is a perfect atmosphere for a gathering of friends, but intimate enough should you need a place for a nice dinner night out for two. The menu makes me feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with a friend and they were nice enough to give us the best seat in the house. I love their food and ambiance. Kind of expensive! We had kobe steak and was great but $20/oz for a 10oz...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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Had dinner at Wilshire for the first time last night. It is a good sign in this city to walk in to a very busy restaurant on a Monday night. We sat at the bar and had cocktails while we waited for our guests....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The two stars are the atmosphere. I have been there twice. Once for the bar which was nice. A nice clean, pretty, and friendly group of people with great martinis and delicious desserts. Second time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent -- would come back again.Love the service and the private room that our group had dinner in! Every dish that we had was perfect. Truffles with pasta, Tuna, Soup, Steak... and even the Lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Way overpriced, and porties are soooo smalll. Paid like $200 and walked out of there super hungry. The plates are in the $35 range and so not worth. Typical LA place, where you pay a ton of money to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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We were invited by friends to dine a Wilshire in Santa Monica last night. There were eight in our party and we were seated at beautiful Oak table on the patio that sits next to a flowing fountain. We started...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
That rating is for the bar only; I've never had dinner here due to mixed reviews.But the bar... that's another story. There are two of them actually, separated by the dining area. Walk in the front...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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I had dinner at Wilshire Restaurant over the weekend...long cold weekend. We arrived without reservations on Saturday night at 9pm. and had to wait about twenty minutes. I didn't mind because the restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Yes, Wilshire looks great, and the patio is spectacular. But last time I checked, restaurants were about more than just syle. On all other counts -- menu, food, service, ambiance, and price -- Wilshire is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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I had dinner for the first time last night at Wilshire. We were a party of five. Our group was seated on the patio under the stars. I don't think there is a better dining room or patio in Southern California....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful decor, above average food. The scallop appetizer is very good - not only are the scallops bursting with juiciness, but the flavor is well-absorbed in the mushrooms as well! Mediocre pork...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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We just enjoyed an amazing dinner there to celebrate our anniversary. This is a cool spot in Santa Monica. We sat outside on the terrace and although it was a bit breezy they had plenty of heaters to keep us...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cute! The food was good too. I got the chicken salad and it had organic ingredients. The bathroom is a little bit too dim, but it was nice. I would come here again. My waitress was very nice too.
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
never had the food there, but it's a great place for drinks. trendy and hidden, aka, expect to see some celebs hang out.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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The atmosphere is beautiful and romantic. The service is friendly and attentive- the hostesses are very pretty. The food is delicious. I love all of the salads that are served at lunch and the starters at...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Our guests were so filled on the appetizer by the time the main course came everyone was full. They continued to Eat....Everyone loved it... Thank you Chris, Sarah and Noah for making our wedding so special....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
there are a lot of things that i'm willing to spend my money on. rent, car, insurance, high end vodka, hookers (jk! xo!) and food. if you look at my bank statement every month, you'll see that i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to give it a 2 but because the patio is so nice it's getting a 3. A bunch of my peeps at work decided to take me here for my birthday so I was all jazzed! The outside patio/bar is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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I went there for my birthday several months ago and there were only 3 of us. The server was horrible and ignored us for most of the evening as he socialized with a table right across from us! The food took...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, I can't believe I haven't gone here before today!!! I've driven by only a million times, but was always turned off by the woodsy building exterior. I figured it was a casual Kansas City-like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love the ambiance and even saw Cuba Gooding Jr and a 20 person entourage here one night.Decided to come back for happy hour- which is over at 6:30?And nothing is less than 8 dollars on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Honestly, I am at a loss to understand how anyone could possibly complain about the food here. It is absolutely extraordinary. The service was attentive without being overbearing. We had a wonderful evening...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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I went there with a few friends...had a great time! Everyone agreed the food was delicious, drinks were good. Highly recommend the short ribs! The crowd was "older"...maybe 30 on the patio and bar. All in all...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times for drinks and have always enjoyed it. I've heard mixed reviews regarding the food, but the outdoor dining area looks like it would be a great place to have a meal. I'll focus...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wilshire has really great atmosphere. The bar and mood while dining outside is fabulous and its more than just an 'industry' crowd. This might be where the Cinch crowd graduated to.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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Our experience here was great! Nothing to complain about. My husband and I went there with another couple and had a nice time sitting on the patio having dinner. People rave about the patio because of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Only been three times for lunch so I cant say I have a full review of all the dishes, but the lobster salad , fresh fish and burger were excellent. For 14 bucks the burger better be special and it is, so...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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My girlfriend and I went on a Thursday night for her birthday and had the best time. We had a very charming, and knowlegable server (Jay), who guided us through the menu and offered suggestions for wine as...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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I agree with the young ladies in that Wilshire Restaurant is (thankfully) a mature restaurant that does not cater to the Cobo Wabo - Girls Gone Wild crowd. It is refreshing to be able to either dine or just go...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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I have been there couple of times. The bar area is nice and bar menu is reasonable in price and decent quality, however the restaurant part is probably one of the worst for the price you pay. The food quality...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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I was disappointed in Wilshire. My friend and I arrived Sat. night at 10:20 pmand had to wait in line. The line attendant was very rude and filled with false self importance. After about 10 minutes we got in....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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I highly doubt the last reviewer actually ate the beet salad or for that matter knows anything about food. S. Irene Virbilla is easily the toughest critic on either coast and touted it the best of the year....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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My former company had been planning a reunion for the past six months and Wilshire was the perfect choice for it. Wednesday night at 7pm the place was pleasantly full. We shared everything and had a great time...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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The patio ambience was really nice. Unfortunately, we found that the food quality was below our expectations, and the service was less than it might have been. The shortribs were decidedly under par. The 'new...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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All i can say is Wilshire is a mess. carrot soup - It was luke warm, flavorless and uninspiring. With no salt mill or shaker in sight requested salt. Edible I had the asparagus with manila clams and truffle...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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Go on a weekday and reserve a table outside. The initial entrance can be off-putting as the bar is very scene-y, but once the hostess (who was warm and welcoming) led us outside, it was a different story. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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Arrived early for our 8:30 reservations, enjoyed great martini's & mojito's at the bar. Went there for a special occasion, seated promptly, FRIENDLIEST waiter (thanks Jay!) met the owner who helped bring...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Very interesting to try the Squab at Wilshire the other evening. White truffle risotto was sublime. Beet Salad- pure flavor - nothing added. Pork Chop melts in your mouth. Foie Gras was to die for. Can't wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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Anyone who says anything disparaging is trying to keep Wilshire all to themselves. The westside has not seen anything like this place since well....I can't remember. Maybe early days of Michaels. It all works...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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My husband and I eat at Wilshire at least once a week. I used to have to drive to Luques for the short ribs half way across town. How nice to walk to this great neighborhood restaurant. It has always been a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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The Partridge was perfection as was the White Truffle Risotto. I truly believe those that are saying disparaging remarks are trying to keep Wilshire all to themselves. This place is not to be missed. Good...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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Can't figure out what people are complaining about. What new restaurant doesn't have bugs to work out? But Wilshire is gorgeous and romantic, and the food is not only incredible, but healthy - organic - to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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I am amazed to see other writers give accolades to what is, by universal agreement among everyone I have spoken to personally, the worst food in town. The ambience was great but the food was terrible. We had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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Tried Wilshire out on a Thursday evening, but still felt like a Friday. Things started poorly, beginning with the hostess who could not find our reservation. Finally, we waited in the very noisy front bar for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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We enjoyed a private party in the upstairs private dining with room overlooking the outdoor terrace area. Everything went like clockwork- even the weather cooperated. The chef prepared a special 7 course...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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Lots of fun...good food...saw the Edge from U2 and Gwyneth Paltrow....on the same night. We dined in the back room, corner table...very cozy and pleasant. Last time sat outside and this time had a completely...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2005
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I was personally responsible for coordinating our annual holiday party with Wilshire's very professional and efficient Events Coordinator Sarah. We rented the entire back patio and bar area for 100. It was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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We had a lovely evening at Wilshire...I will go back weekly just for the Duck Confit Salad and Foie Gras - the finest I have ever tasted. The General Manager was engaging and oversees a great staff. We will...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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I am addicted to this and may have to go back weekly just for a taste. The wait is worth it just for this...and I sat inside and it was still just perfect.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2005
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Last night we finally made it to Wilshire Restaurant. We are big fans of Schoos designs and are finally happy that he has joined with a restaurant that can deliver Food and Service that is as good as his...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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We found the setting very private, relaxing and romantic. We enjoy dinner early so our 6pm reservation allowed us to be seated in a very romantic private corner table on the outside deck. We stopped at the bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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We just tried Wilshire on a Wednesday, dined outside on the terrace and had an amazing experience. It is all about the food. Don't go on the weekend unless you want the scene. This is a major westside place...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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We dined at Wilshire last night for the first time. The ambiance, dinner and service were incredible. Our server, Don, took incredible care of us. He offered great suggestion on the menu and wine list. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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I went to Wilshire from 85 miles away in Orange County. We were astounded by the quality, service and environment or ambiance I should say. I thought the food at the Montage in Laguna Beach was awesome! This...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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Finally the westside has a hip fun place with great food. My wife and I entertained some out of town friends, sat on the patio terrace last evening and had a lovely evening. Highly recommend the salmon as well...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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What a great new restaurant! We walked in without reservation. After a short wait we were seated in the outdoor area. The outdoor area is beautiful. We had a great server named Hayden. He made excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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We highly recommend the Wilshire to other city search users. I have dined there once a week since it opened and believe it is one of best dining experiences in South Calif. The chef uses lot's of organic...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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Never has my family been treated so poorly. The staff was not courteous and had no clue what was on the menu. We asked basic questions about how some of the selections were prepared and they had to keep going...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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In a 150 words or fewer I can not even begin to explain how horrible of an experience we had. 4 people at our table ordered steak. They all came to the table cold. We sent them back, and they came out cold...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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The physcial restaurant and bar are quite nice to look at. The patio is definately the spot to sit or hang out. I went after reading all of the bad reviews thinking there is no way it can be this bad if it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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We celebrated a friends birthday here and we had a good experience. We had reserved the clubhouse upstairs ( for 10 or more) and we loved it. It was a private room above the restaurant above all the other...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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The atmosphere was lovely, but the food fell way short. The beet salad was missing its goat cheese and the flavor was bland. The beets tasted like they could have been canned. The duck salad was good. With a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Had to chime in after reading all the bitter, angry reviews. Wilshire is new and now very popular - so if you want a quiet place where people fall all over you - do not go here. Go here if you want a cool...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Wilshire is by far the most overrated restaurant I've been to yet. Our Reservation was honored an hour late. Had to return our lamb and filet twice due to the meat being luke warm. Service seemed as if they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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Where to begin? The service was unbelievably bad. Our server could not answer questions about the menu items. Our appetizers arrived promptly, but there was an hour wait for the entrees and the server ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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I feel so strongly about my experience at Wilshire I have to share it. We had reservations for 9pm at 9:45 the hostess told us we would be LUCKY to get seated that evening. I overheard at least 4 other guests...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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We had reservations, but apparently that only gets you behind the velvet rope. After we got into the restaurant, they made us wait another 1 1/2 hr to get seated. Granted two of the people in our party were 15...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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I signed up to this website just to write how disapointed I was when I went to Wilshire last night. First off the place is lovely and looked great however, our waitress was TERRIBLE, the drinks were just short...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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Wilshire might be trying too hard to be hip. Deliver the food and the decor might be cool instead of contrived. Seating on the patio is a must! The food was not notable either way (excellent or horrible). I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Best patio in LA. Beautiful place. however , the food is way below average and just not up to par for the wonderful setting. Stay away or just go for drinks.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Three of my friends and I decided to check out this new "spot"-Wilshire this past Saturday. The restaurant and bar areas are both beautiful, but the service was so bad that I had to post my first citysearch...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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Beautiful place! But design is secondary when it comes to a good meal. The corn potato chowder was awesome! The seared scallops with some sort of cauliflower cream sauce was the best I've ever had...And I hate...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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The ambience at Wilshire reminds me of a nice NYC lounge, although the food was unacceptional and bland. It took me 1/2hr to get my drink, I guess asking 8 out of 15 busboys(who swarm like flies)wasn't enough...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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Maybe the most beautiful restaurant in L.A. I went in on the first week so the food was par at best, however in a month or 2 this place should be first rate. Organic/free range food, filtered water (tap),...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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Designer Thomas Schoos created a warm distinctive ambiance while taking advantage of the unique spaces on the property. Each room makes an individual statement retaining the "old world" character of this...
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