"We got caught in LA traffic and were running 10minute late. The restaurant was great in saying they would hold our table. Westin parking is terrible unattended, confusing, illogical. It was frustrating figuring out how to get from car to restaurant. The food was excellent. The steaks were perfect and cooked perfectly. The appetizer we all ordered (french onion soup) was very very good. Our sides were also very good. Overall the food was excellent and we were all pleased. The wine selection was small for so expensive a place, but we found what we wanted and the wine was also very good. The service was excellent, with our waiter being attentive and doing an overall great job. The restaurant is on the 35th floor of this massive hotel and has very nice views. We looked out at Dodger stadium in the distance and as the game ended the fireworks began a nice treat. And finally, on the floor below the restaurant there is a bar that slowly rotates around so you can see all 360 degrees of the skyline. Great for a nightcap. There is a lot to like about LA Prime. What we did not like was the parking (see above) and the ambience. We did not feel like we were in a Westin dining room, but in a Courtyard dining room. A 1980's Courtyard that was very tired looking. There were 3 in our party, but we were seated at a huge round table that would normally seat 6, maybe even 8 people. It was hard to have a conversation. There was a party in the back room that was very loud (they were having a great time) and while happy for them, we were too close to them, and it hurt our experience.The restaurant made it clear that the dress code was smart casual, so I wore a blazer and we all dressed appropriately. I know it is LA, but folks came in in jeans or shorts and Dodgers jerseys, and we felt really overdressed for the crowd that was there. Not great ambience. At a little over $500 for 3 people, I wanted better ambience, but appreciated the food and service."
