The Buffalo Club

1520 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
(310) 450-8600

Recent Reviews

Sade Land

Great team!

Caitlyn Austin

Came here on a Friday night for a girls dinner with some friends. Food was excellent!! Loved everything we got. Drinks were also very good - I recommend the espresso martini but the wine I ordered was also fantastic. Service was not slow but definitely drawn out so I’d plan on taking your time which we were happy to do! Our server was wonderful. Overall great experience and would come back again.

Squirmsmom

Absolutely smashing food and elegant atmosphere with modern lighting, wood, brass, and beveled mirrors. Sinatra, Tom Jones, and early Beatles were playing in the background. I think James Bond would have made it his haunt. My hubby and I had a steak-for-two special. Everything was exquisitely prepared and served. Out of this world! And to think we discovered this place by just seeing the 1930s signage on Olympic Blvd. and looking it up online!

Brian Richtmyre

A hidden gem a little off the beaten path. Excellent service and really neat decor. Definitely old school. Chicken pot pie was very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lyndsey Madden

Classic LA high-end cuisine. Great service. Food is impeccable. Highly recommend this spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I think they need more wait staff and the bartender seemed to be new as it took long to get drinks and food and it wasn't that busy no one at the bar and five tables including ours. Otherwise it was a fun evening and the people that were working- super friendly!

susana

We hadn't been to the Buffalo club in probably 15 years. It's the most beautiful time capsule, which I loved, and still feel so glamorous and old Hollywood. The food was fantastic. The pot pie was the best I've ever had with the fresh biscuit over a medley of Fresh veggies in the most dreamy chicken creamy sauce. I need to go back just for that. My husband steak was cooked to perfection. My only comment about value was that for a $67 steak the piece was a bit small. Otherwise, our food was wonderful, including the fresh baked basket of bread. The service was also excellent! My only other question is why was it so quiet on a Friday night. We were one of three couples in there, which was kind of lovely, but I don't understand how this place is not packed like it was in the 90s. There's so many other places with sub food that are packed highly suggest you go back to the Buffalo Club!

Google user

I’ve loved going to The Buffalo Club for years. It never disappoints. From the phenomenal service to the astounding food, this latest visit did not disappoint. The Beef Bourguignon was to die for. This latest experience was no exception, the zucchini blossom starters are delicious. Thanks for a great experience, as always! The Buffalo Club outdoor patio late evenings has a DJ, more of a club atmosphere, also fun. So grab a meal first then head to the patio!

Cindy K.

We love the Buffalo Club! Both the inside and outside garden provide a different atmosphere, both beautiful. The service is top notch and the food wonderful. Really like the soft shell crab lettuce cups.

Patricia B.

Food, Service, ambianceExquisite ...i have gone there so many times in there past year ,super pleased every time ..

Jennifer W.

Ever since the pandemic we have been frequenting the large outdoor patio at Buffalo Club. The drinks, food and service are all fantastic! Same loyal staff to make your cocktail just the way you like it every time. Indoor seating is more formal so that's why I like the patio which just feels comfortable. Tables are spaced apart so you have plenty of privacy. And lighting is just right.

Carolyn K.

My husband and I came here with a large group and we thoroughly enjoyed our outdoor dining experience! They have a lovely patio and outdoor bar and the chef is super talented. We had the beef bourguignon (excellent), the prime rib (omg), the soft shell crab (lightly deep fried but the dough was a bit thick) and a bottle of French wine. The breads were freshly baked and delicious too! The entire experience was made better since they prepare the beef and rib Dishes table side which is nice, and the wine selection by William was excellent. It was a bit chilly outside so we needed a heat lamp- it's best to bring a sweater.

Kevin E.

This club is CANCELLED. Used to be fun but now is pretentious AF. They will charge you $20 cover to walk into a bar with 10-15 dancing. Place clears out completely by 12. The woman at the front running the show needs to figure it out. Very rude. Buffalo club, you have failed us time and time again....CANCELLED.

John Denson

When this place first opened, in 1994, it was a classy, old-school type of establishment, where you could have an excellent meal, well-made drinks ... and it was quiet enough to have good conversation (one of the few in L.A.). Then, after a few short years, the owner decided to turn the place into a pick-up/party joint, with a cover charge for males and no charge for females, and loud live music. I'm sure that move increased his profits (alcohol, alcohol, alcohol), but it ruined the dining experience for many of the original customers, many of whom simply stopped going there. It's a real shame, because the same brilliant French-trained chef is still in the kitchen, but fine dining and a club full of raucous 20-something party animals do not mix. Farewell, Buffalo Club. Lucious food. Lousy scene.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 3

Frank Torres

The service is excellent, the staff always remembers us, and the cuisine is fantastic! We were inside and it felt like an old movie because it was windy and cool outside. There are lovely lights everywhere outdoors! Things at the Buffalo Club can go wrong!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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