CUT by Wolfgang Puck - Dinner [Thoughts + Pics]

Americas - USA West Los Angeles
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Hi @TheCookie,

Wow, that tender? It might’ve been A5 Wagyu Beef from Japan. :slight_smile:

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your steaks look insane, been meaning to hit CUT up.
Can’t stand Mastros.

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Hi @mcmichael,

It can get pricey as @TheCookie said, but their USDA Prime Steaks range from $49 - $64, which is shockingly in the same price range as the mediocre Ruth’s Chris we just had 4 months ago(!).

Their American Wagyu gets more pricey $88, and their Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef is $25 - $26 per Ounce depending on the cut you choose (New York Sirloin, or Rib Eye Steak).

Overall, I felt it was worth it, at least for this dinner experience we had. Thanks.

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@Chowseeker1999 very nice meal. CUT is still my favorite steakhouse in LA, if you do return please get the bone marrow flan, trust me.

Also, if they have it, the seasonal pumpkin beignets with ginger ice cream is awesome.

Great report, English pea dish looks really good.

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Hi @A5KOBE,

Thanks. Glad to hear you liked CUT as well. :slight_smile: And I’m guessing you liked their A5 Wagyu? :wink:

I saw the Bone Marrow Flan and we thought about ordering it. Darn. :cry: Next time then. :slight_smile: They didn’t have the Pumpkin Beignets, but I’ll keep an eye out for them. Thanks. :slight_smile:

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Keeping it beef-forward: Yazawa is still the better bet in that 'hood.

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One of my favorite things at CUT is the Caesar Salad. Perfectly classic stuff.

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I like the A5 Japanese wagyu in NY and the Snake Rivers American wagyu in ribeye. TBH, the draw for me is actually not the steaks but the other dishes. The bone marrow flan is my favorite dish they offer. The roasted lobster is really good and the white corn when in season is great. I usually go with the dry aged steaks. Also, fabulous beef tartare. The short ribs are also quite tasty.

Avoid the onion rings and veal tongue salad.

My favorite meal there is bone marrow flan, roasted lobster and banana cream pie.

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Thanks for the rec. :slight_smile:

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Hi @A5KOBE,

Thanks for the suggestions! Ah, you like the A5 Wagyu as New York Sirloin as well? :slight_smile: Great to know about the Roasted Lobster, I’ll keep that in mind for next time.

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CUT is still the best steakhouse in LA.

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Hi @Chowseeker1999 -

I think it was the Snake River Farms American Wagyu Filet. I checked the menu and pictures of that particular cut. It is a small, neat square. I remember feeling a little guilty about the extravagance and couldn’t bring myself to order the Japanese Wagyu. I probably won’t be that earnest next time.

Interesting tidbit; today MSN did a slideshow of Food & Wine’s Best U.S. Steaks. CUT was their L.A. favorite; the picture was of that steak tartare you loved. Hmmm… coincidence?

Now I want some steak :relaxed:.

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Second that bone marrow flan! @Chowseeker1999 You can get it in the lounge, too, if you just want drinks and some appetizers. :slight_smile:

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Hi -

That’s a really good point. You can get blinded by the exceptional choices on the menu. But they do have pretty good selections that are only semi-expensive :slight_smile:.

As far as Ruth’s Chris goes and others of that ilk, I prefer Fleming’s; preferably DTLA, but B.H. is cool. They have fantastic table service, good steaks and yes I’m a New Englander, but I like their duo of sweet Australian lobster tails. For wine lovers, they have a mind boggling-ly huge wine list. The biggest reason we love them though, is a friend gives us a big gift card every year :blush:. But, if you write a review, or buy a gift card, or go on your bday the restaurant gives you more gift cards. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. It’s almost a game for us to see how far we can stretch it out.

Okay sorry… back to CUT.

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Hi @TheCookie,

Ah, thanks for the info on the Snake River Farms American Wagyu Filet. :slight_smile: Good to know there’s another cut that’s recommended.

Yah, the Japanese A5 Wagyu is pricey, but since it was our friend’s birthday we felt it was worth the splurge and to just try some A5 Wagyu (which we almost never get usually). So glad we did; it was worth it for that amazing luscious taste. :slight_smile:

Re: Food & Wine - Hm… coincidence, or not? :open_mouth: :stuck_out_tongue: :wink: Thanks.

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Hey, thanks. The Ruth’s Chris comparison is significant, however, I seem to recall RC has specials. Does Cut?

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Hi @matthewkang,

What are your favorites to order? Thanks.

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Have to say the gift card “angle” (either given to me, or to a family member) is the only reason I have visited Fleming’s (twice, both times in Beverly Hills). Both times the service was awful, the sides where worse and the steak - though a fine piece of meat - was quite poorly cooked, to my taste and most of the others in the family (no crunchy char at all).

Agree. Quickly.

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any other MASTROS haters?
Every steak i’ve gotten there has not been good. Had better at Musso & Franks and even Dan Tanas (SRS).

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Hi @skramzlife,

It’s been too long for me. I only went to Mastro’s Beverly Hills once, about 4 years ago? I’ve forgotten the meal except that I remember everyone in our party felt “so-so” about the experience. I don’t remember being blown away certainly, but if people are strongly recommending them now, we might give it another try.

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