The Hideaway: Beverly Hills’ Swankiest Steakhouse

 

Beverly Hills has a brand new Steakhouse & Mexican restaurant, a delightful nod to 1970’s Baja California that is quickly gaining steam. The brainchild of celebrity party producers Jeffrey Best and Ken Jones, as well as the nightlife veterans behind the ever-popular Warwick, The Hideaway has gained a reputation for serving fresh seafood, flame-grilled meats, and good times. It’s seriously a standout restaurant, an instant classic in a city known for an abundance of incredible eateries. Check out The Hideaway, and explore everything the vibrant spot has to offer.

The restaurant is stylish even by LA’s standards. Outside, the courtyard pays homage to old-school Baja restaurants, with faded stucco and terracotta accents. Warm orange light emanates from the lanterns on every surface, providing a romantic atmosphere for the entirety of the 100-seat custom-made Talavera tile patio. The cream wrought-iron tables are as quaint as they are comfortable, circled around the grand outdoor attraction: The fireplace. The warm stone, wood, and flames add a touch of elegance to an already cozy dining space. 

The interior focuses on the glamor of old Hollywood. The intimate dining nooks are outfitted with leather dining booths, and adorned with candles and vintage movie posters. Seats by the bar are bright and exciting, while the booths are as intimate as they come. The Hideaway’s iconic gimmick is present at every seat, tableside buttons read “push for tequila”, which deliver diners’ choice spirit at a moment’s notice. (Choice here is important, as the bar’s selection is ludicrous in scope). 

Chef Alex Moreno (from Habana in Irvine) teams up with chef Viet Pham (from Studio City’s Firefly) to bring guests a menu with fresh takes on old classics, fit for an uber-trendy Mexican steakhouse. Start your meal with a chic chop salad, with avocado, pomegranate, and a delicious house vinaigrette. For your main course, it’s a tough choice between the pescado zarandeado, a grilled slab of branzino with salsa verde, salsa roja and charred lemon, and of course, a tableside steak. The exceptional tomahawk is always a crowd-pleaser, served with roasted cipollini onions and chimichurri sauce. For something even softer and juicer, be sure the try the New York Wagyu. There’s a dozen sides, from delicious esquites to a zesty mango slaw. For dessert, it’s a three-way tie between the flan, churros, and a decadent chocolate cake. 

The Hideaway’s kitchen closes at midnight, but from Wednesdays-Sundays, the bar stays open till 2. Julian Cox is the mixology mastermind behind The hideaway’s signature cocktails like the smoky mezcal-based Juquila, flavored with rhubarb, strawberry and lime, or the addictive Tommy Margarita, a mix of blanco and reposado with agave syrup and a lime half. If cocktails aren’t your thing, the bar offers an extensive selection of Mexican beers, from classics like Corona and Modelo, to hidden gems like La Lupulosa IPA. Whatever your fancy, the skilled bartenders under the idyllic bar lighting always deliver on delicious (and strong) beverages for every occasion.