Fleming's Debuts at L.A. Live

By Stan Lerner
Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 01:17PM

Fleming's Steak House Eric Richardson [Flickr]

Phase two of the L.A. Live continues to roll with the Grand Opening of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar today. The seven thousand foot restaurant at the southwest corner of Olympic and Figueroa has seating for 300 guests in its richly appointed dining room and room for another fifty on the outdoor patio that stretches along Olympic.

The restaurant also features four private dining rooms one of which can be seen from the street as a glass enclosed wine cellar.

A national chain of 61 restaurants, Fleming’s is best known for their steaks. Having attended a pre-opening tasting, this writer can attest to being at a table of happy filet mignon eaters. I can personally vouch for the Caesar and the Potato’s Fleming. It should be pointed out that Fleming’s steaks are wet aged and cut on the premises giving them a freshness that most prime steakhouses cannot equal.

Operating partner Jennifer Adams is a native Angelino and in this spirit has said, “We’ll be doing some events just for the community.”

This writer couldn’t get the cost of construction out of management, but inside sources have put the number at more than six million dollars. Having personally seen the space and tasted the food—it seems to be money well spent. Downtown can feel good about celebrating this addition to the neighborhood.

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1
Steve writes:

They always have top quality food (though a bit pricey). You will not be disappointed with both the actual food and the service. The waiters are always knowledgeable. I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy their food

# on Dec.10.2008 AT 03:17 PM
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bromike666 writes:

Three words........... Nick & Stef's. They've been downtown for years and I always have an excellent meal w/ inspired service. I love, love, love an old school smart ass steakhouse server in a white coat!

There's not a chance in hell that a restaurant that can seat 350 people can serve anything but mediocre food.

# on Dec.10.2008 AT 03:45 PM
3
Junior writes:

"There's not a chance in hell..." - etc. - first, it's 300 not 350. Secondly, I respectfully disagree...they are in it for the long haul, and they limit reservations after opening. Maybe you should try it first before passing judgment. Thank you.

# on Dec.12.2008 AT 11:47 AM
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chris writes:

Flemings serves nothing but the best at a better price than the major competition, RuthChris and Mortons. Make sure you ask if they have any bone in filets, they are to die for! Also the Lobster tempura is the best app on the planet

# on Dec.19.2008 AT 10:27 AM
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matt writes:

I'm shocked that someone writing an article about a steakhouse can misspell Caesar Salad.

# on Dec.29.2008 AT 03:27 PM
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Eric Richardson writes:

Matt: As the person who edited the story, I'll take credit for not catching that. Fixed now, though.

# on Dec.29.2008 AT 06:43 PM

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