#10 Circa 55: NO

Love the furniture. Can't eat furniture.

High point Wondering what the late Billy Wilder would think about his beloved Griff's becoming Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs entertainment pit.

Low point Sweet baked beans passed off as cassoulet. Manhattan clam chowder tastes like the prefab soup at Organic To Go.

Saving grace Circa overlooks the Beverly Hilton pool; there, new umbrellas and chaise lounges will be enough.

Comments

[Jennifer]

I agree. The only thing I did at Circa 55 was sit in that glass-encased bar by the pool and drink. Wouldn't waste a dinner-going experience on that place.

[lucie]

Had the best bone in rib eye steak in LA for the first time, in a long time, with onion rings that were great. unbelievable truffle butter
Great tuna tartar not the usual asian style, different with a twist.
the caprice salad was done with an interesting and tasty and not usual cold tomatoes but roasted ones.

I would disagree with the 2 review's as I think this is a new hidden gem that should not be pre judge. I will be going back.

I find it funny to read that Jennifer is shallow enough to judge a place by a review but will get tanked in the bar, wow what class.

[Dana Harris]

Fair enough. I would like to like this place, although that lunch I had was fairly awful. I'll try the dinner and if it's worth correcting my impression I'll holler.

[ross johnson]

good cobb salad, and I liked the clam chowder! How long till we get a "Dana Harris" martini on the bar menu?

[Truman]

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