Wilshire Restaurant
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At Wilshire, our menu is developed around local, organic, and seasonal ingredients, taking advantage of our uniquely rich and divers farmers markets. Dishes originate from a fusion of American and International influences, presented in a simple and accessible style. We call this "New Urban Cuisine," reflecting the modern sensibilities of supporting sustainable farming, enjoying sophisticated and excellent food, and gathering in a beautiful but casual atmosphere. Wilshire is a neighborhood restaurant. We pride ourselves on friendly and attentive service, and look forward to welcoming you for lunch, dinner, or a cocktail soon.
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Top Sentiments among Wilshire Restaurant Reviewers
Delicious drinks
Unique dishes
Unique desserts
Excellent dinner drink list
Bursting beef short rib
Fresh flavors
Decent martini
Excellent NY Steak
Great wine list
Creative menu items
Customer Reviews (115 reviews)
Trip
on Yahoo May 14, 2009The food is good, the decor is excellent, the service is fair and ther price is high for what you get. Two people will run $150 to $200 (more)
remke44
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2009The 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 power to get... (more)
haute00
on Citysearch Jan 16, 2009Genuinely 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... (more)
rshpringer
on Citysearch Dec 03, 2008I 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 restaurant,... (more)
BBM4567
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2008The 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.... (more)
Mar Yvette
on Citysearch Oct 22, 2008Located on an otherwise nondescript stretch of Wilshire Boulevard across the street from a park, this chocolate-colored lodge might not look like much from the outside, but the busy valet in the driveway might hint... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2008We've been here on several occasions, sometimes just for drinks, sometimes for dinner. It's always an occasion. Wilshire has a great menu with excellent specials and a truly beautiful environment. Prices are... (more)
winey1
on Citysearch Aug 03, 2008I 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 dish of the mac... (more)
lulula
on Citysearch Jun 21, 2008i 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 had a great,... (more)
LAnewby
on Citysearch Jun 11, 2008The 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.... (more)
jocelynes21
on Citysearch May 07, 2008First 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 close to our... (more)
sirbig88
on Citysearch May 06, 2008I 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... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 29, 2008Wilshire has great indoor and outdoor spaces. The outdoor terraces have beautiful fireplaces. The outdoor area has a special ambiance both for lunch and dinner. They have great drinks and good salads.... (more)
scottykam
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2008I 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 Hamachi... (more)
tina2008
on Citysearch Feb 28, 2008I'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... (more)
refinnej
on Yahoo Dec 31, 2007Romantic! great for a date or cocktail with the girls. didn't get to have dinner here but its one of the few bars in town that actually has male bartenders (CUTE male bartenders) that aren't mimbos. only came by for the... (more)
marpop
on Citysearch Nov 23, 2007I 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 you can bet... (more)
ugenie
on Citysearch Oct 20, 2007Our 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 and a... (more)
mld1994
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2007The 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 bar over a... (more)
figsandconfit
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2007Was 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 reason I... (more)
stopnoah
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2007Clearly 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... (more)
angelaramos
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2007From 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 "fresh cut"... (more)
rghiazza1
on Yahoo Aug 14, 2007The food here is great and the restaurant has a great design. I am partial to out door dining when Iâ??m eating out in LA so I love this place for their backyard patio. The food is great and the staff is very attentive. They... (more)
sadieschiller
on Yahoo Aug 13, 2007Cool vibe. Nice organic choices. The menu was not quite as exciting as I had hoped after hearing such great things about this place. If you go, make sure to sit outside and avoid the dark inside bar scene. The patio makes... (more)
badmedicine
on Citysearch Jul 27, 2007Dinner 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. We did not... (more)
noahrosensad
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2007I 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... (more)
goldfishie
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2007I 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 attitude... (more)
scello
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2007We 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 70's. This... (more)
pinays
on Citysearch Jun 30, 2007the 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. the bad:... (more)
gottheright
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2007The 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 tired and dated.... (more)
martinikitty13
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2007I 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 (not... (more)
bestinwest
on Citysearch Jun 10, 2007The 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 greatly and... (more)
pincysteve
on Citysearch May 18, 2007We 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 we tried... (more)
lindnba27
on Citysearch May 10, 2007I 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 ambiance was... (more)
udontsay
on Citysearch May 10, 2007Interesting 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 still... (more)
redelephant13
on Citysearch May 09, 2007My 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 had told me... (more)
eddieandthecruisers
on Citysearch May 09, 2007Had 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 patio down by... (more)