Description

Some Hollywood institutions coast on reputation alone, with food being an afterthought as opposed to their raison d’etre. Not so with Wolfgang Puck’s original celebrity hangout and the place that catapulted him from an Austrian chef of some local renown to an international brand extraordinaire. The fare is almost uniformly excellent, and Puck can surely take credit for ushering in the era of California ...
by latimesguide on July 12, 2008 from latimesguide

Tips

Save Money: A lunch meal also offers endless people-watching, stellar food and the I've-been-there boast for a lower price tag.
by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch
Look Good: At this icon of California chic, almost anything goes--just make sure it's stylish and preferably from Fred Segal.
by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

The Scene Yes, Wolfgang Puck is in his restaurant, usually chatting up A-list Hollywood players on the lush garden patio. The dining room is striking, with colorful tiles, vibrant stained-glass windows and wildly colorful carpets. Despite the flamboyant scene, Spago is blissfully attitude-free--even if Puck misses your table, you can still expect the red-carpet treatment. The Food ...
Rated 4.85 stars by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch
The flagship restaurant of Wolfgang Puck, the chef who helped define California cuisine, is justifiably a modern L.A. classic. The casually elegant restaurant centers on an outdoor courtyard. There, shaded by 100-year-old olive trees, you can glimpse the exhibition kitchen and, on occasion, the affable chef-owner greeting his famous friends. (The people-watching here is worth the price of admission ...
by fodors on November 06, 2007 from fodors
In the movie capital of the world, big productions with plenty of stars and special effects are expected. Wolfgang Puck offers just that at Spago Beverly Hills. Along with executive chef Lee Hefter, he plays the starring role in the big restaurant show in a multimillion dollar set artistically designed by Barbara Lazaroff, where celebs dine and hope Puck will stop by and chat with them. The stage ...
by gayot on November 06, 2007 from gayot

Information from the business

Spago Beverly Hills, the flagship restaurant of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, continues to set the standard for cuisine, service and style. Executive Chef Lee Hefter creates world class seasonal menus that showcase California produce with influences from Europe and Asia. The kitchen ? viewed through a giant wall of colorful, etched glass ? is center stage for the art of dining. Original artwork ...
by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch