Great food on Sunset Blvd.

Just got back from a wonderful dinner at BLT Steak on Sunset in Hollywood. This is the first restaurant in L.A. owned by famed Chefs Laurent Tourondel
and Daniel Boulud and is in the old Le Dome space.

This was the first time we've eaten here, but definitely not the last! Where to begin?? I'll start from the top--we felt comfortable and cared for the minute we walked into the place. When was the last time a hostess asked how my day was and actually had a conversation with me? Probably never.

After we were seated, we were given some crusty bread and chicken liver pate as a "free" starter from the chef. I honestly didn't try any because I'm not a huge fan of pate however it was good I held out because right afterwards we were served the biggest, most delicious popovers I've ever had! These airy, crunchy popovers are served with sweet butter and sea salt and are about as big as a baby's head. They are outstanding!! A copy of the recipe comes with the popovers so maybe I'll make them at home. Yummmm.

My initial plan before arriving at BLT Steak was in fact to order some steak, but I changed my mind after seeing the $50 Prix Fixe dinner. What a great deal--tons of outstanding food with plenty to take home. The waitress said this menu changes every few days and it's always available.

We had steak tartare as the appetizer. This very generous portion comes with more pieces of crunchy bread.I haven't had steak tartare since eating at Windows on The World in NYC years ago. I don't remember it being so good, but that was a long time ago.I actually bagged up about half of it to bring home to our doggie.

The main course I chose was fennel dusted Ahi tuna. Four rare slabs of tuna were served with diced veggies and a delicious, light sauce. There was a choice of a rabbit dish as well. We got two side dishes--roasted carrots and parsnips and Guyere mac and cheese with bacon. Both side dishes were just great; full of flavor and the perfect size.

This prix fixe menu also includes dessert--there was warm carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and ginger ice cream or a butterscotch pudding and homemade sugar cookies. Plus,the chef sends out espresso cookies too. Do I need to say more??

We couldn't even come close to eating all this delicious food. What a wonderful treat. They're going to have an even better deal in a few weeks during Dine L.A. week.

Dinner $44**Price excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity.
Choice of AppetizersBaby Artichoke Salad / Truffle Vinaigrette / Arborio Crouton
Cast Iron Mussels / Chorizo / Slow Cooked Tomato / Saffron Toast
Niman Ranch Crispy Pork Belly / Sherried Lentils / Green Apple /Juniper
Choice of EntreesHorseradish Crusted 8 oz Petit Filet / Grilled Asparagus / Crabmeat Béarnaise
Tournedos of Scottish Salmon / Potato Fondant / Grain Mustard Cream
Tarragon Roasted Chicken / Fingerling Potatoes / Maitaake Mushroom / Preserved Lemon Jus
Choice of DessertsWarm Carrot Cake / Ginger Ice Cream
Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts / Espresso Ice Cream
Chocolate Bread Pudding / Caramelized Bananas / Whipped NutellaBLT Steak:
8720 W Sunset Blvd · West Hollywood
bltsteak.com