The Biltmore Los Angeles

4.2

119 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

9:00 PM

Experiences are available.

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Kid-friendly

History, luxury and opulence seamlessly intertwine at The Biltmore Los Angeles, setting the stage for unforgettable dining experiences.

Discover why locals and guests love one of downtown L.A.’s favorite historic watering holes, Gallery Bar & Grill, where carved angels elegantly grace the granite bar. Enjoy wine, beer and unforgettable cocktails. Sample light fare and classic bar eats at our nostalgic Gallery Bar & Grill with its comfortable couches and memorabilia-filled cabinets.

Enjoy live music every second and last Saturday from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(213) 612-1562
Website
https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/los-angeles/millennium-biltmore-hotel-los-angeles/dining-information/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Cross Street is 5th St.; entrance on Olive St. as well as Grand.
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Metro Red Line - Pershing Square
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea
$58.28 - $111.70 per person
Multiple dates available
History, luxury and opulence seamlessly intertwine at The Biltmore Los Angeles, setting the stage for unforgettable dining experiences. Join us at the iconic Biltmore year-round for our famed Afternoon Tea served from 1 pm to 5 pm in our classic Rendezvous Court. Enjoy a full spread of house made classic delicious tea sandwiches, petite fours, scones and bottomless Champagne and Mimosaś in a gorgeous high-ceiling room with classical music and a graceful ambiance. We look forward to hosting you and your family or friends!

Salmon Rillette Royale
Capers, Salmon Caviar, Pumpernickel
The Buckingham Ham & Cheese Gougere
Jambon de Paris, Tomato Chutney
Coronation Chicken & Truffles
Tartelette, Truffle Essence
Caviar Egg Salad
Pickled Red Onions, Siberian Reserve Caviar
Royal Cucumber & Boursin Cheese
English Cucumber, Dill Herb Boursin Cheese

Sweet

Blush Macaron Delight
Essence of Rose, Raspberry Gelée
Pistachio Cake
Pistachio Gateau, Crème Glacee
Passion Fruit Tart
Torched Meringue
Lilac Petite Four
Almond Gateau, Lavender Blossoms
Chocolate Cake
Felchlin Maracaibo Chocolate Galette
Warm Buttermilk Scones, Chef's Cake
Cherry Jam, Home-Made Clotted Cream

Biltmore Centennial

Angelus - Unique Black & Gold Breakfast
The Angelus is a complex and stimulating blend of a variety of black teas, and other naturally caffeinated ingredients resulting in an irresistibly smooth tea with bold notes of chocolate and wood smoke, with a clean tangy finish provided by rosehips and orange peel. Created exclusively for the Biltmore's 100th celebration

Black Teas

Biltmore Sterling - Lavender Earl Grey Tea
A regal Earl Grey with a perfect mix of soothing, spring lavender with a timeless blend of citrus and a hint of cream. Comforting flavours of vanilla and cream soften the citrus and floral notes of traditional bergamot
The Prince - Scotch Earl Grey Tea
Ceylon tea traditionally flavored with bergamot oil, orange peel, and cornflowers, blended with pine smoked lapsang souchong tea leaf. This is cut with tangy rosehips. The Prince is smoky and smooth, reminiscent a beautifully aged scotch. A distinct aroma of the Lapsang Souchong blends perfectly with the traditional zest of Earl Grey, creating a tea that is aromatic and delicious
English Voyager - Robust Breakfast Tea
Strong and full bodied, the Voyager braces your sails anytime of day. This fine tea brings together four distinct varieties of tea with chocolately undertones to serve up a highly caffeinated tapestry of toasty flavours. Richly blended with Assam, Keemun, Yunnan, and Sri Lankan full-leaf teas. Malty notes, red fruitiness, hints of smoke and a touch of Yunnan pepperiness

Herbal Teas

Soleil - Delightful Hibiscus Tisane
Bright and clever, The Lady Whistledown is all about enlivening the passions. Floral hibiscus and zesty citrus combine for a sordid experience. A caffeine-free choice for hearts that desire the Sun and the Moon
High Regency - Rose Assam and Rooibos Tea
Black and red teas bursting with rose fragrance and flavor, low caffeine assam and rooibos. Flavored with vanilla, heavily accented with both rose petals and rose hips for a fragrant cup reminiscent of lush gardens in Spring

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown
American

Review summary

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The Biltmore Los Angeles offers an elegant afternoon tea experience, celebrated for its "lovely" ambiance and attentive staff. While a few guests noted price concerns and minor service inconsistencies, most praised the "fantastic" teas and "delicious" food. The Art Deco setting and live music add "charming" touches, making it a memorable outing.

119 Reviews

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StacieS
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff friendly, professional, and made us feel welcome. There was a beautiful Asian woman who I believe is the manager—she’s outstanding! Our server was a beautiful Latina who was elegant, professional, and attentive. As a black woman, I felt very welcome and appreciated the female and multicultural representation. I will be back🤓
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Rebecca
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff and manager was fantastic. Mary ensured we had everything we needed. Thank you Afternoon tea was beautiful
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Wendy
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore DTLA is a bit pricey but in line with other establishments offering afternoon tea. The finger sandwiches and cakes were delicious with a higher proportion of sweet to savory. I was not expecting champagne and live music. Nico came around to each table asking for requests to play on violin. The Biltmore Hotel is truly a historic landmark in LA and you'll feel a bit like you're having tea service at Hearst Castle. The Royal Albert china was also a lovely touch. A big thank you to Mady Romero, the manager, who graciously helped me through a rescheduling dilemma.
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Jamie
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
For the price, I at least expected decent food. Sandwiches were stale and dry. Clearly made all at once and left out in the air.
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LizL
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
For 2024 I’ve been having afternoon tea somewhere new each month and The Biltmore is by far the worst in terms of food and tea while also being the most expensive. Skip this.
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David
Los Angeles
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was very friendly and helpful. My wife was not happy with the first tea she selected. The staff responded immediately and found a replacement that she was happy with. Everyone was wonderful and very helpful.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Did not use advertised Siberian caviar instead offered tobiko a low quality Japanese fish egg, no salmon roe either
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SanFranciscoRob
San Francisco
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The Biltmore is a gorgeous hotel, full of art deco and the best of the early 20th Century Los Angeles. The tea-set is beautiful, the live music on the piano is wonderful and the pastries look gorgeous; perfect for instagram! However, that's where the good vibes end. The sandwiches were dry, clearly prepped far too far in advance of the 2:30pm tea time. The cucumber sandwich and the egg sandwich in particular were like eating a piece of stale (but beautifully prepared) toast. It is such a shame that so much clearly painstaking work went into creating this visually stunning sandwiches, only to let them sit for too long and then be hard as nails. The salmon mousse sandwich was described by my diner as "Glue-y", and I agree, the filling stuck to the roof of your mouth like a bite full of peanut butter (The flavour was good! texture was not!). The ham and cheese choux pastries were the best of the bunch, absolutely perfect. Unlike other Afternoon Teas at most other establishments, the Biltmore does not offer a second plate (we asked for a second helping of the ham and cheese puffs, as they were the most edible thing, and we were told by a shocked (shocked!) waitress that there were no seconds available). The desserts were not any better; simply perfect looking, but the macaron, for example, was so hard that it was as though the Biltmore had created a humongous skittle, cut it in half, and filled the middle with cream. The scones were so dry and crumbly that they disintegrated. The raspberry creme puff (also choux pastry) was the best of the lot, and actually delicious. The selection of three teas was quite lacking, and the one black & gold tea on offer was smoky to the point that it felt like we'd had a mild cigar. Additionally, the service team made us feel like we were overstaying our welcome after 45 minutes, despite being half empty, it seemed like we were being encouraged to depart. Biltmore: Please find a way to keep your sandwiches and pastries fresh.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love every bit from the food tower, tea, and music. Ambiance was amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely space and amazing staff but WAYYY overpriced for what you get. The savory bites are acceptable but the sweet ones tasted of straight sugar and nothing else. If you aren’t an influencer, it isn’t worth $120 by a long shot. $75 would be generous. Parking is $25 minimum on top of it.
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The Biltmore Los Angeles is rated 4.2 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

9:00 PM

Experiences are available.

506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Cross Street is 5th St.; entrance on Olive St. as well as Grand.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Metro Red Line - Pershing Square
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/los-angeles/millennium-biltmore-hotel-los-angeles/dining-information/
Phone number
(213) 612-1562

The Biltmore Los Angeles

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Afternoon Tea

Amuse Bouche

Amuse Bouche

Savory

Salmon Rillette Royale

The Buckingham Ham & Cheese Gougere

Coronation Chicken & Truffles

Caviar Egg Salad

Royal Cucumber & Boursin Cheese

Sweet

Blush Macaron Delight

Pistachio Cake

Passion Fruit Tart

Lilac Petite Four

Chocolate Cake

Warm Buttermilk Scones, Chef's Cake

Biltmore Centennial

Angelus - Unique Black & Gold Breakfast

Black Teas

Biltmore Sterling - Lavender Earl Grey Tea

The Prince - Scotch Earl Grey Tea

English Voyager - Robust Breakfast Tea

Herbal Teas

Soleil - Delightful Hibiscus Tisane

High Regency - Rose Assam and Rooibos Tea

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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