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Top Sentiments among Mastro's Steakhouse Reviewers
Best steak houses
Nice wine selection
Perfect dinner companion
Fantastic lobster mash potatos
Fabulous bread basket
Massive shrimp cocktail
Best filet mignon
Excellent ribeye
Phenomenal crab cakes
Huge side dishes
Customer Reviews (168 reviews)
Denise M.
on Judys Book Oct 28, 2011Mastro's restaurant is of top quality and serves excellent food--not just the steak but everything. It is an ideal place for an intimate dinner as well as a private party (they are equipped for that with private... (more)
Socialbutterfly
on Yahoo Jan 31, 2010Best steak I've ever had, best lobster potatoes, great atmosphere, great service and best company! Thank you honey, Dr. Gary Leach. (more)
KathleenK
on Citysearch May 24, 2009Here's an update to our experience at Mastro's on May 23. I finally received a call from the manager of Mastro?s, Beverly Hills, albeit 3 days after I initially spoke with someone about our issue, and after I sent the... (more)
kelsu7
on Citysearch May 05, 2009So my husband and I were going to Spago's for his birthday, but he did not like the atmosphere and wanted something a bit more fun. We walked down the street and found Mastro's. They had a live band and my husband loves red... (more)
ann
on Yahoo Apr 29, 2009The food was awesome! The best shrimp cocktail I have ever had. The service from the valet and the host station were great, but the waiters at our table were a little snooty. (more)
Peanut
on Citysearch Mar 17, 2009The steaks are the best, hands down. Some cuts are better than others, i.e, the filet mignon is better than the prime rib. I recommend the lobster mashed potatoes and creamed corn. And don't leave until you order the... (more)
Dodgertown
on Yahoo Feb 05, 2009Over rated, bad service, over-cooked meat and rediculous prices. I've been going to Steakhouses for a long time and Ruth's Chris in Beverly Hills is still the best! (more)
hankscott1234
on Citysearch Jan 17, 2009In hard times I find myself thinking is this worth the check at the end of the meal. A very recent thought process. Before this I cared more about who I was sharing the meal with and was that enjoyable or productive( as I... (more)
steveshlong
on Citysearch Jan 16, 2009So here's the deal. I went here with my girlfriend for our 2 year anniversary. <br> The Service-- The service was adequate at first, but we didnt order any drinks and i feel that since there was no alcohol ordered, our... (more)
m
on Yahoo Oct 27, 2008What an amzingly over rated place. It fely like a Burger King with a dress code. Harsh? Maybe. But what I speak was true. Rude snobbish service. Mediocre food. I guess the only reason one would come to this place is for... (more)
SteakloverLA
on Citysearch Sep 09, 2008I have been going to Mastro's for years. The food was always good and the staff was friendly. Given that the prices have always been a bit high. Recently, Mastro's was purchased by the RARE Group. Masto's has taken a big... (more)
Yummy Goodness
on Yahoo Aug 11, 2008We went here to celebrate a Birthday and we were treated quite well. The waitress explained the menu to us and was fairly accomodating. They got my order wrong but replaced it swiftly with the correct dish. I would... (more)
primrose
on Citysearch Aug 11, 2008Well you certainly can not say the food is not well made in this place . They serve some great steaks here . Its old school Beverly Hills , its the place Robert Evans probably calls home away from home ( not confirmed...)... (more)
Kado99
on Citysearch Jul 08, 2008It's good, don't get me wrong. But good lord! do you seriously need to charge $12 dollars for mashed potatoes? It was violating. We went for a bachelor party so it was a fairly large group. The service wasn't... (more)
dms365
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2008Would definitely recommend the lobster mashed potatoes - they were nothing short of amazing. The steaks were goood NOT great. The service was impeccable - we were seated immediately, our server was polite and... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 03, 2008I went to party thinking WOW what a place the food probably is not going to be good.The food was great to my surpise. The service was terrific and the ambience of the whole place was truly a great experience. All the sides... (more)
finedine2008
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2008This restaurant has the best steak in town. Excellent ambience and also the seafood tower is amazingly fresh and delicious. (more)
salsucks
on Citysearch Apr 25, 2008This place is a fave hangout for prostitutes as well as the gold-necklaced men who love them, I kid you not. BHPD closes their eyes to this stuff but know it's going on. So if you're looking for that kind of thing, great... (more)
LAreviewsforDATass
on Citysearch Apr 23, 2008Mastro's is a first-class operation from top to bottom. Every single thing in that place...the steaks, the sides, the appetizers, the breadbaskets, the service...they are all meticulously crafted to... (more)
fooditante
on Citysearch Apr 08, 2008mastro's BH, is still one of my all time favorite steak houses. I find they are most consistent with the quality of food and temperature of their steaks. although they have reason to be boastful, staff is always... (more)
YummieInMyTummie
on Citysearch Mar 31, 2008I took my best friend here for his birthday. The big guy outside was so nice and friendly even as we left the place and were trying to take a picture next to the big chandelier he offered to take it of us and even insisted on... (more)
simplyjg
on Citysearch Mar 04, 2008I loved everything that I had there. Oyster's were good but some were to small. The NY peppered steak was perfect. The side dishes were finger licking good. We had Mpotatoes with lobster and potatoes. The sin cake is... (more)
food critic
on Yahoo Feb 23, 2008OVER RATED! My husband and I celebrated our anniversay there and were very disappointed. We had made our reservations three weeks in advance We were seated upstairs in a very tight corner against some drapes. It... (more)
valleygirl74
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2008Took my boyfriend here for Valentine's and the service was impeccable from the minute we walked in the door. They sat us in the wine room and started with the Oysters..yummy! We both got the filet in bone (from other... (more)
lafood123
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2008For those people who feel I am only negative in my reviews. Not negative just brutally honest. Its refreshing to see a company who can get "it". Mastro's has worked out the formula for success. I went last week with my... (more)
Ryan L
on Yahoo Feb 12, 2008Mastro's was by far the best steak I have ever tasted. The porterhouse was so good I couldn't tell the difference between the New York and the Filet. The meal was $100 per person but it's worth it. The place is kinda... (more)
Steak Lover
on Yahoo Feb 06, 2008I am just glad the opened one close to my home here in Thousand Oaks. Now I dont have to drive to Beverly Hills or Newport (more)
traceyharris
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2007I love Maestros!!! This is the best steakhouse I have ever been to. I recommend the ahi tuna tartar, petite filet, lobster mashed potatoes, and the chocolate sin cake! You will NOT leave hungry! I have nothing bad to... (more)
macboube
on Yahoo Nov 15, 2007this is the mother of all steakhouses, by far best in LA, in my opinion second best in US. unbelievable atmosphere with incredible service and gorgeous women in a large bar that is full of variety and class. I've tried... (more)
Sonny L
on Yahoo Oct 03, 2007I have been a steak eater all my life,and I have been from Peter Luger to every great steak house in america including Prime 112 in South Beach Fl.Arnie Morton Ruth Chris and I have been to trhem all and I honestly sat that... (more)
schnorr
on Citysearch Aug 28, 2007Great steaks (and prime rib) cooked perfectly. Fun, upbeat lively atmosphere if you sit upstairs (quieter, more "clubby" downstairs). Good service. Huge drinks. Previously, my favorite steak houses included... (more)
malishka101
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2007Good Music everyday, Full Bar, Great Manu, balcony for smokers. I was there with my husband on Tuesday night celebration his birthday and we had a wonderful time. My husband ordered steak which was exceptionally... (more)
dinucci
on Yahoo Aug 24, 2007This was my second visit to Mastro's and while not infinitely superior to the first time around, it was a significantly more pleasurable experience. My first visit found my date and I parked in the what is perhaps the... (more)
milkboy33
on Citysearch Aug 19, 2007I cannot stress how highly I recommend their T-Bone Steak (with the bone in). It is by far the best I have eaten so far and I have been to quite a few places. Two thumbs up! (more)
rghiazza1
on Yahoo Aug 14, 2007Went here one night with a work group the food was awesome! A really great piece of steak I would recommend the bone in filet. The veggies were fresh and the appetizers where mouth watering. Watch out not to order too... (more)
Jeff C
on Yahoo Aug 14, 2007Best in LA: This place makes the steaks at Ruth's Chis seem average at best. (more)
pinays
on Citysearch Jul 25, 2007i know that this is a steak place but their pork chops is great! it was nicely done and juicy. the sides are also great. gotta have the mac and cheese (so cheesy!). also tried the special lobster mashed potatoes and that... (more)
lizfinlb
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2007We chose Mastro's for our 25th anniversary celebration. The Lobster was overcooked, and they do not offer any reduction sauces for the Filet Mignon. When dessert came, they wrote "Happy 25th Anniversary" on the... (more)
koszeg1987
on Citysearch May 28, 2007I was in Mastros a couple of nights ago. The hosts diid a amazing job,they where friendly and very accomodating. We wher sat proptly. THE WAITER SHOWED UP RIGHT WAY AND HE WAS VERY COURTIUS AND ATTENTIVE. His was Livius... (more)
onedayatbandcamp223
on Yahoo May 22, 2007Bourbon & tunes with your steak: As a semi-regular diner at this chop-house I have yet to walk out with disappointment. The Beverly Hills area is filled with 'good' steak choices but this place has a way of providing... (more)
dd_oc
on Citysearch May 07, 2007Servers were attentive; even at the bar tables, food came out in a timely manner. Friendly, 5 star service I would say. I have never had a reservation and was able to get right in at the bar tables. Yum, the steaks here are... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo May 03, 2007Valet dinged my car....now the run-around: Valet dinged my car. I have gotten a huge run-around from both the United Parking valet company and Mastro's management leading all the way up to a guy whose last name is... (more)
rocketscientist
on Citysearch May 02, 2007Valet dinged my car. I have gotten a huge run-around from both the United Parking valet company and Mastro's management leading all the way up to a guy whose last name is Mastro....at least you can say their corporate... (more)
jkspade
on Citysearch Apr 27, 2007I'll be brief & simply talk about food since that's the primary reason why we go out to eat some place. Of all the chain steak houses, I've been to FLemings, Mortons, & Ruth CHris a few times each. But I must say the best is... (more)
juju13es
on Citysearch Apr 22, 2007This is probably the best steak at Los Angeles or just pretty much the best steak I've ever tasted in my life. It's a tier above the Lawry's, Morton's, and the Ruth's Chris'. With it's dark, intimate settings, this a... (more)
tripindicular1
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2007This is by far the best steak house in LA. While the Lodge is a bit hipper, Dan Tana's funky old school, the food service and quality is unparalleled at Mastro's. The waiters are extremely professional. Even the... (more)
sbizzy57
on Citysearch Apr 14, 2007The food is great, I am not a huge steak conniseur but I have been to a few places and I will tell you that it beats Ruth's Chris and places like that easily. The steak is exceptionally prepared and exquisite, and make sure... (more)
suzipink
on Citysearch Apr 11, 2007I love steak and this is the best place to get one. You totally get what you pay for and it's worth it. Our service was top notch. You can't get any better. Plus you're in Beverly Hills so expect to see someone famous.... (more)
joankennedyeats
on Citysearch Apr 04, 2007Where do I start. I had the Bone in Filet and it was the most amazing steak I have ever had, it was juicy and tender I thought I had died and gone to heaven. We started with the seafood tower which I thought the shrimp were... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Mar 19, 2007Good food but...: The food was very good, but didn't make up for an overall abmismal experience. I wasn't able to imagine a place that had good food that wasn't worth going back til now. The services was also good, but... (more)
Martin
on Yahoo Mar 09, 2007Average cramped steakhouse: The food was average for an expensive steakhouse using Prime beef. The service was also fine. The fish my wife had, Ahi Tuna, was definitely below average â?? somewhat stringy. Also, the... (more)
sistaah
on Citysearch Feb 24, 2007I absolutely LOVE Maestro's! I've been several times, latest being for my birthday, 02/17. Service is always great and very attentive. Petite Filet is tender, juicy and DELICIOUS! Maestro's mashed potato's are... (more)
brewin
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2007We've been to Mastro's two previous times. We recently went last Saturday night at 6:30pm (they didn't have any other times available). At 6:30pm, they claimed that the upstairs seating was "booked." I overheard a... (more)
chowder262
on Citysearch Jan 27, 2007Let me begin this review by saying that this was arguably the best steak house in Los Angeles, if not the best west of Texas. That said, I have the distinct feeling that Mastro's may be satisfied to rest on their... (more)
rtnla
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2006My god this place was awesome. The staff, the music, the atmosphere and most of all the food - great. We started off with the seafood towers which were just loaded with shrimp and lobster and oysters and then into the... (more)
konoj
on Citysearch Dec 09, 2006I have to say, this is my fav steakhouse. I've had majority of the items on the menu, and did not have anything I did not like. The steak is the best I've had. Great food and good service.... (more)
kkuntz
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2006Food is great and service once you are at your table is great. However, making a reservation is painful and if you manage to get a reservation, you still have to wait for a table. (more)
jamaj79
on Citysearch Nov 25, 2006Been to Mastro's many of times and absolutely love it! Cant beat the taste and the staff provides excellent service. Would recommend this place to just about anyone. It's not cheap so be prepared to spend some $$... (more)
aewlsn
on Citysearch Nov 19, 2006Mastro's beats any other steakhouse in Los Angeles. Great atmosphere. Great service. Make a reservation far in advance. (more)
lawzmd
on Citysearch Nov 19, 2006We've been to Mastro's just the 2 of us, with our parents, and with large groups. Each time, the steaks (we've had the ribeye and the filet) are prepared perfectly -- no fancy sauces, just seasoning and the meat's own... (more)
redbutler
on Citysearch Nov 12, 2006Mastros is too good, as the saying goes, "it should be illegal." Mastros brings it back to the oldschool. Great service, incredible food and an ambience that makes you feel like you are being taken good care of. Take a... (more)
kdcunha
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2006best steak, best martinis and festive atmoshpere. definitely recommend mastro's for a special occasion. totally worth the $$$$. i took my husband here for his 30th, and he was in heaven. it's an older crowd, but the... (more)
chelsea1981
on Citysearch Nov 10, 2006Come on ladies, now I know some of you are searching for a fun evening enjoying the company of an older man with a millionaire's bank account. Done deal. Enter the piano bar at Mastro's on a weekend night. Bottles and... (more)
wise1too
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2006It's unfortunate that the very best Porterhouse I've found in LA is served by this kitchen. They take the very best piece of meat and ruin it ! All a great piece of meat needs is a little salt, pepper and charbroiling.... (more)
jimmyray
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2006Mastro's continues to set the standard for all steakhouses in Los Angeles, which is no small feat considering it's fairly new on the scene compared to older staples like Arnie Morton's and Ruth's Chris; and now it... (more)
stevehoang
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2006but sometimes, you really don't want to dress up or get packed into a dark place or have to raise your voice to speak to the person next to you. or, you just feel like being surrounded by people your own age. perhaps.... (more)
brokerless
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2006Absolutely awful experience! Steaks were average and seafood tower sent two from our party home extremely ill. Contacted restaurant to advise of illnesses and underwent an extensive interview about our meal. We... (more)
martinikitty13
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2006I always enjoy coming to Mastro's - recently I was there for a BDAY dinner and, although, service was a tad on the slow side that evening, the waitress was at least courteous and sweet. Our group had for appetizers:... (more)
aira177
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2006first of all, this place is beautiful. it has a warm feeling inside. the food was delicious. the bread they give before the meal is great already. they serve at least 4 different kinds of bread. mMmmmmmm. we had the... (more)
lisa_f
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2006This restaurant was one of the first fine dinning experiences I had when I moved to LA. And it's hard to match. This place has the best of everything. Even if you are not a meat eater, the fish there is just as good. The... (more)
alyn06
on Citysearch Oct 26, 2006would be the peite filet and the lobster mashed potatoes with a side of asparagus. OMG. im getting so hungry just thinking about it. i love this place, and i always have left overs because the portions are very... (more)
bmickp
on Citysearch Oct 24, 2006I ate the bone-in-filet which was incredible. Mastro's is a step above Morton's as far as quality of meat and probably just as expensive. As a law student, money is an issue so save this place for the day you pass the Cali... (more)
mytzplyx
on Citysearch Oct 12, 2006The lowdown: Parking = free - we just parked on the street Ambiance = excellent. live music, cozy, but not stuffy Steak quality = the best in LA Steak size = the biggest I've seen served Appetizer quality = good.... (more)
candymac5
on Citysearch Oct 09, 2006I recently dined there for my birthday and our waiter Ryan was amazing. If you like a loud dining area sit upstairs, if you want it more on the quiet side sit downstairs. We started off with the shrimp and crab cakes. Crab... (more)
laceylovesnick
on Yahoo Oct 03, 2006Yum!: I Love Mastros! Its great food, great service, romantic and elegant. Just don't sit next to the piano around dinner time, too loud to hear anything else! Other than that, its perfect! Might see a celebrity or... (more)
letyg
on Citysearch Oct 02, 2006We dine out quite a bit but seem to keep coming back to Mastros. The service is always excellent. We prefer to sit upstairs at the piano bar where the atmosphere is fun and lively. Recently I tried their Key Lim Pie... (more)
dmenkes
on Citysearch Sep 25, 2006We arrived late (around 10:30p) and were told the restaurant closed at 11. We were seated promptly and were told the kitchen was closing in 15 minutes. We ordered quickly--just the steaks and two sides for our party of... (more)
wallycorn
on Citysearch Sep 25, 2006I am from Texas, and had some clients from Louisiana with me for a business trip. I've been to some of the finest steakhouses in the country, including many on all the Top 10 Steakhouse lists you find on the airlines.... (more)
melamed
on Citysearch Sep 14, 2006We had reservations 2 weeks in advance and arrived on time. We waited an 1 1/2 to be seated in a cramped table. The service was slow and poor. The steak was not prepared to order and neither the wait staff or manager were... (more)
domlee
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2006Order the Bone-In Filet. Nothing else! If you are a true carnivore, that is the ONLY item you want to order. Hands down! There are 2 sections, upstairs and downstairs (main level). The downstairs was a bit noisy the... (more)
jshow22
on Citysearch Aug 14, 2006We love this place, they have great food, great ambiance and really great drinks! Will keep coming back. Love it! (more)
shinidapooh
on Citysearch Jun 29, 2006We dined there two months ago, and it was fabulous. After reading all the review, I don't know what to get, so we order so many and stuffed ourself sick. We ordered four appetizers: Shrimp Cocktail (HUGE three pieces of... (more)
tankpowell
on Citysearch Jun 24, 2006Single best dining experience of my life. Excellent food: the bone in filet melted in my mouth and the chef's cut rib eye had remarkable flavor. The lobster mashed potatoes were magnificent, although pricier than... (more)
hrhmq
on Citysearch Jun 23, 2006I go to Mastro's four or five times a year, usually on weekends. I have never been disappointed. Some of the service staff are definitely better than others, but it's a range from "really good" to "absolutely... (more)
nancireal
on Citysearch Jun 01, 2006My husband and I dined at Mastro's with our good friends for a birthday celebration. And what a celebration it was. The ambience was refreshing with its dark decor and celebrity atmosphere. The bone in filet was... (more)
foodie90405
on Citysearch May 28, 2006I just went to Mastro's for the first time, and absolutely adored it. The bone-in filet is hands down the best steak I've had in LA. The wine list was good, and the service was excellent. The prices are high ($40 for an a la... (more)
tonini
on Citysearch May 24, 2006We are two Englishmen who took some time to sample the culinary delights of American food, on our drive from east to west coasts. For three weeks, we ate at the best and so called best restaurants in each port of... (more)
bladzee
on Citysearch May 12, 2006Made reservations weeks in advance for a party of 2. We arrived and were greeted by the rudest maitre'd I've ever met and eventually waited over an hour before being pulled aside by the restaurant manager who saw how... (more)
sparky5617
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2006called ahead sun night, got a seat right away. maitre'd a bit snooty but whatever. great decor and atmosphere. rich & dark; live music that wasn't overpowering; no shouting needed. service was fairly prompt.... (more)
alfalfa323
on Citysearch Apr 05, 2006Here's the deal: Mastro's has the best steaks in LA, hands down. I'll go back and I know it. But... Is there really a need for the attitude up front? It's worse than at any restaurant in Los Angeles. If one is about lay... (more)
Frank
on Yahoo Mar 14, 2006One of the better steakhouses in LA: One of the better steakhouses in LA (more)
sweet_consolations
on Citysearch Feb 26, 2006We recently went to Mastro's for my husband's birthday. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly (7:15 on a Friday night). The service was friendly and warm. The atmosphere is fun and elegant without being stuffy.... (more)
kim
on Yahoo Feb 23, 2006Doesn't compare to Ruth's Chris: Didn't like the quality of the steak. I had a bone-in filet, not worth the money. They cooked it too much and had to redo it. Everything else was very good, chocolate pudding cake was... (more)
eatingismyfavorite
on Citysearch Feb 23, 2006Undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in LA. Mastros has some of the best steak I've ever had in my life (try the bone in filet- not on the menu but amazingly good), and all the sides I've tried have been to die for. I'm... (more)
midfield
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2006While we were seated fairly rapidly, we had 9:oo on Friday night (I think we were seated at 9:20), the problem was that we did not receive our food for over 1 hour after we ordered. UNBELIEVABLE! I ordered the steamed... (more)
bellinitini
on Citysearch Jan 26, 2006My first love was Mastro's in Beverly Hills with its warm ambiance, amazingly friendly staff who always make you feel like a star, exquisite cusine and fabulous drinks... by none other than the top shelf bartenders.... (more)
bellinibaby
on Citysearch Jan 26, 2006I never thought I could fall in Love at a restaurant until I had a BELLINI MARTINI. Not often in Los Angeles do you find a restaurant where the manager knows your name and the staff knows your favorite dishes. Bartenders... (more)