Delightful dining at Ocean Prime Beverly Hills

By Patti Pietschmann, the Dining Diva

It was too long since I’ve been to Ocean Prime Beverly Hills. Blame the pandemic. My husband and I had many memorable meals there. So when a friend and I were trying to decide where to go for a June lunch, I thought about going back and it turned out to be a great idea.

Al fresco dining

First I like the idea of outdoor seating. The patio is attractive with comfy booths and tables. We opted for a booth and settled down for a lovely light lunch, which we shared, along with some Rodney Strong chardonnay.

I had a yen for Asian. And so my friend. So we divvied up a poke bowl with Ahi tuna, salmon, avocado and Siracha vinaigrette. Next course was an uber yummy vegetable roll with soy paper, crispy asparagus, avocado, daikon, mango and a light and tasty sesame lime vinaigrette.

This was truly exceptional, as were the breads

Although satisfied by the first two courses, we ordered the house special blackened salmon salad that was just perfect.

Summertime lunch

The outdoor patio at Ocean Prime Beverly Hills is a great spot for summer lunches.

But dinners in the stylish, supper club-like dining room are also worth a trip. The restaurant’s chic design dips progressively darker, moodier, and sexier as the main bar wraps back further into the dining space and becomes a sushi bar. The main dining room is highlighted by an open kitchen and windows that peek into three private dining rooms.

Walls are lined with black and white artwork featuring classic Hollywood stars, commissioned by Artists Jordan Clark, Lola Dupré, and Jenny Sharaf. Dark wood tables and rich leather seating juxtapose the kitchen and oodles of personality. It’s also expensive and well worth it. Ocean Prime  is located at 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. Reservations can be made by phone 310-859-4818 or on opentable.com.