Golden Bull Restaurant

170 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica
(310) 230-0402

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Shane Lerner

Good food. Price was a little high for me for what we got as far as portion size.

Anna Frammolino

The Golden Bull is *NOT* open! (As of Feb 8)

We made a reservation through Resy for Feb 8, received a confirmation text the day prior, and another reminder text an hour before our reservation, but when we got there they were closed due to the fires!

Hope to go when they reopen, but in the meantime it would be helpful if they updated their website, phone recording or business listing on Google so people know they’re not open.

Candis Lane

They are by far the best steak I have ever had. We went there on a whim and they were booked but found a cute table for us by the fire. It was the most memorable meal with my husband. We are eternally grateful for the experience and service we received.

Lee Gardner

Despite the glowing reviews, our experience at The Golden Bull wasn’t as great as expected.

We needed to reorder a few times because our server came back to tell us they were out of the steaks we ordered. My daughter and I ordered the prime rib, and moments later our server came back to tell us that they only had one prime rib and it was an end piece. We opted to order a NY steak each, and again the server came back to tell us that they were out of that steak as well, so we both ordered a filet.

Our reservation wasn't late, so there's really no reason a steakhouse should be out of standard steak items by 7:30. The server came back and asked if we wanted to add the Yorkshire pudding that would have come with prime rib (and they were out of) and while this sounded like it would be comped, it was not and it appeared on our bill.

Our steaks were not cooked to order. My son ordered a medium rare steak - requested more on the rare side - but it came out medium. My filet was ordered medium rare but was very rare. The Yorkshire pudding was cold, and the mashed potatoes were a very odd processed texture. My wife enjoyed her steak frites.

Dinner was to celebrate our son’s birthday, and we added that detail when reserving, however there was no mention of his birthday or any dessert provided as many restaurants will do.

In the end, no real reason to go back or recommend it to others. Rather, I'd recommend that others avoid Golden Bull and go with another steakhouse.

Annmarie Flammang

My fiancé & I celebrated a lovely Christmas Eve dinner. We were seated outside on the patio. It was a chilly night, but outdoor heaters kept us nice and warm. The patio was decorated with festive Holiday lights. The prime rib I ordered was amazing! It was well maintained in au jus. A wonderful experience! We highly recommend

Diana Poulos

One of my favorite spots in LA! The vibe is so cozy and retro. The food is delicious and hearty. The service is amazing. Love to come here for a martini any time. Special thank you to the bartender, C, for always being so hospitable and fun. Great times.

F “LUCIFER” U

Came to celebrate my wife's 27th birthday and everything was just great. Inside was nicely decorated. We got seated right next to the fire place. which was great because it was cold and windy outside. The food was delicious and wonderfully plated. Wifey enjoyed her margaritas with her steak frites and I could definitely go for another bowl of the tomato soup with an order of a baked potato. The service was outstanding and just a great experience overall. I highly recommend this restaurant and MAKE A RESERVATION!!!

AND MICHAEL KEATON SHOWED UP LAST MINUTE AND WAS SEATED RIGHT NEXT TO US. WAS TRYING SO HARD NOT TO GEEK! (No I was not going to bother the man for a picture he was having dinner)

kevin Jackson

This was the perfect place for family and friends to be together. The service was great, the food was even better and it felt really good to be out having a awesome time.

David Krivit

A fine home-like steak house and my black & blue 10oz filet melted in my mouth like it should, really fine cut. All at our table loved the mushrooms, spinach and fries plus shrimp cocktail and beers and wines. Sadly they were out of my lamb chops first choice but that will bring me back I guess-

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Creamed Spinach, Baked Potato

Shimon Feldman

Great atmosphere, great crowed, great staff, great place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rylee Nelsen

Does not accept people without California IDs. So ridiculous in a city like LA. The worst policy ever so insane do not go here.

tony mee

I went there with a visitor from uk he had the ribs
He took one bite and left the rest
I had the chicken and mash and creamed spinach
I was sick for a week food poisoning it actually ruined our trip to Vegas
So think twice about this place

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Jorian Valentine

Food, ambience and service was exquisite. We had the prime rib, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed corn, grilled broccolini, and garlic herb fries. Everything was cooked to
perfection. The real stand out was the steak. Everyone was trying to lick the bits off the bone, it was that delicious. The dirty martinis with blue cheese olives were to die for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Guillermo Duran

Fantastic place to have dinner. Jasmine is an exceptional waitress. she took care of my sister and brother in a very professional, efficient, caring way. The food was also great. Thank you again for the hospitality and food quality.

dingo 8mebabi

THEIR CLEANING STAFF RUNS GAS LEAFBLOWERS AT 5AM

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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