I've always had mixed feelings about DineLA. On the one hand, it makes culinary powerhouses an affordable indulgence. On the other hand, you often get what you pay for and you get a "special" menu where they skimp on the ingredients to remind you that you're still unworthy.
The Japanese Hamachi is topped with pink slices so sweet, they must have come right out of the water. Stone fruit softens the fish and brings out the sweetness. They even include some shrimp chips, my childhood in a crisp.
Cold to hot, a palate-warmer to a bowl of comfort. The Farro Risotto has a more assertive texture, more supple and firm compared to regular rice. The truffle permeates the decadent mix of mushrooms and gooey cheese.
They're generous with their steak. 16 ounces of Angus Rib Eye is substantial, and it's almost two fingers thick of juicy, buttery, marbled meaty fat. Buttered blue crab adds surf to my turf, and the briny ocean-sting lightens up the 16 ounces of pure meat.
A side of Creamed Spinach tastes fresh and perfect, and the crunch of tobacco onions adds to the intrigue. They weren't kidding about the Butter Laden Mashed Potatoes. They're so saturated the butter skims out on top, a glistening puddle of no regrets.
Giant slices of Chocolate Devil's Food Cake are almost the size of a steak. The icing is rich, the layers of cake are super moist, and you get to lick chocolate mousse off a beater.
The Arthur J isn't that. They're the "wow, I can't believe I get this much for a price this reasonable." Don't tell them, but for this quality, their DineLA menu is a steal at $99.
The Japanese Hamachi is topped with pink slices so sweet, they must have come right out of the water. Stone fruit softens the fish and brings out the sweetness. They even include some shrimp chips, my childhood in a crisp.
Cold to hot, a palate-warmer to a bowl of comfort. The Farro Risotto has a more assertive texture, more supple and firm compared to regular rice. The truffle permeates the decadent mix of mushrooms and gooey cheese.
They're generous with their steak. 16 ounces of Angus Rib Eye is substantial, and it's almost two fingers thick of juicy, buttery, marbled meaty fat. Buttered blue crab adds surf to my turf, and the briny ocean-sting lightens up the 16 ounces of pure meat.
A side of Creamed Spinach tastes fresh and perfect, and the crunch of tobacco onions adds to the intrigue. They weren't kidding about the Butter Laden Mashed Potatoes. They're so saturated the butter skims out on top, a glistening puddle of no regrets.
Giant slices of Chocolate Devil's Food Cake are almost the size of a steak. The icing is rich, the layers of cake are super moist, and you get to lick chocolate mousse off a beater.
Lovely presentation, prime ingredients, an intimate dining experience in the heart of Manhattan Beach. For South Bay steakhouses, the selection is slim pickings, but The Arthur J can hold its own against most of what Santa Monica and LA can boast. I don't do steak too often, but I'll sleep better knowing I can count on The Arthur J to deliver.
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