Hotel Figueroa, Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Los Angeles

Recently I found myself talking to a group of Chefs. We talked about how we wish we could turn off our Chef brain when we go out to eat so that we could sit and enjoy our meal without picking apart everything from the service to the food.

When I come to Wolfgang Puck's Bar and Grill, I can truly sit and enjoy. The managers like Lauren are not just active but pro active and responsive. The wait staff is quick, friendly, and very attentive without crowding.

As for the food, we ordered the crispy fried Calamari with gremolata aioli and it vanished! It was perfectly fried and seasoned (I have had bad calamari before). The aioli that came with it meshed well to enhance its great flavor. My wife ordered the Almond crusted salmon with potato puree and port red wine sauce. It was cooked just right, hot and flaky. I ordered the grilled prime sirloin burger with Maytag bleu cheese, smoked bacon, garlic sauce with a red onion marmalade. I loved it! The bleu cheese gave it the perfect punch. My only complaint is that after all the effort put into the burger and fries, that I was given ketchup. I am not one of those people who enjoy ketchup or A1 sauce. I was hoping for a roasted garlic aioli, maybe wasabi, or maybe even a bourbon barbecue sauce. Hell, why not a bacon or duck fat ketchup? Just something more. I used a side of the gremolata aioli that came with the Calamari which worked great.

For dessert, we shared the apple and toasted almond crumble pie. I was pleasantly surprised to find the vanilla ice cream on the side. I am well aware that a la mode means with ice cream but it tends to ruin the crust.

All in all, I am going to keep coming back, and no amount of bad reviews will keep me from enjoying my visits here!!!!

Very good food and very good service. My brother's steak was not cooked properly and they graciously fired up another and gave him a free appetizer while he waited.

Good food a little pricey. Great service. Sit on the patio it's a great place to people watch if you are in to that. Very interesting people walking around downtown Los Angeles.

Despite being busy due to a nearby hockey game at the staples arena, the service was quick. The beer and appertisers were good.

Greatest server!!! Went out of her way to b helpful
Would recommend

I used to frequent this place during my times when the Expo was in town, but it's especially better when it's not too crowded, I do enjoy the place though.

Love Denny's. Being from the NorthEast, it is soon hard to find a decent diner anywhere else. Denny's fits the bill. Whether I'm in NY, LA, Dubai, or Shanghai, Denny's always tastes like home.

Great food and wonderful service! Prices were very reasonable.