I want to put 3.7 Stars... Established in 1949, Golden Bull Restaurant off Pacific Coast Highway is a historic steakhouse with a charming old-school vibe. We had deceent steaks, mine topped with rich gravy and traditional Yorkshire pudding. The martinis were good--and like other classics, were well made. The outdoor patio is spacious and perfect for larger groups, adding to the upbeat atmosphere, though sometimes felt more like a rowdy bar with many guests enjoying drinks and burgers. Despite a few minor drawbacks, (an order mixup, and one steak that was a little gristly), its history, friendly staff and outdoor area make the Golden Bull a nostalgic dining experience.

We Came to celebrate my wife's 27th birthday and everything was just Fantastic! Inside was nicely decorated. We got seated right next to the fire place. which was great because it was cold and windy outside. The food was delicious and wonderfully plated. Wifey enjoyed her margaritas with her steak frites and I could definitely go for another bowl of the tomato soup with an order of a baked potato. The service was outstanding and just a great experience overall. I highly recommend this restaurant. AND MICHAEL KEATON SHOWED UP LAST MINUTE AND WAS SEATED RIGHT NEXT TO US. WAS TRYING SO HARD NOT TO GEEK! (No I was not going to bother the man for a picture he was having dinner)

I discovered Golden Bull about 2 years ago, and found the entire experience to be quite nice on all levels, the restaurant ambiance itself, the food quality and the service! A year ago, my wife and I took our good buddy to Golden Bull for his Birthday, and again the experience was pretty exceptional, all our steaks, appetizers, and salads were perfect, and the service with Fiona was impeccable! Few months ago, my wife and I dined "outside" for the first time, and the restaurant was clearly short staffed. We tried to be patient, but it was hopelessly frustrating, the long delays! I brought this to the attention of the Manager Brian Whipp! Unlike other restaurants that can be apathetic and could care less, Brian was quite attentive to my concerns and frustrations! He made certain generous concessions, and asked that I reach out to him the next time we returned to Golden Bull. Very recently, we brought back our dear friend for another Birthday celebration, and Brian really went all out for us (understatement)! Every part of our dinner was almost personally attended to by Brian, and their "exemplary" and very personable server Fiona! I have been in the service industry myself for 35 plus years, and I have found that many restaurants/managers can be completely unaccountable for certain unacceptable mishaps, be it the food quality or the service. Brian Whipp is the exception and truly cares about his patrons, no question! The steaks, appetizers, and salads at Golden Bull are pretty exceptional, but the service just completely stands out, they will do you right! Highly recommend Golden Bull for great dining, both inside and outside for completely different ambiance! Be sure to look for Brian, the tall guy usually out front. Super nice guy! And hopefully you will get Fiona as your server, you could not ask for a nicer, lovelier person!!

Our first time here. There were three in our party. We were seated in the bar area - Big mistake, too noisy. We started with a Caesar salad and a French Onion soup. Both were excellent. My wife and I shared the prime rib sandwich and substituted onion rings instead of the French fries, and added the creamed spinach. The sandwich was very good, although I thought that a little more meat would have helped. The onion rings were some of the best we've ever had. The creamed spinach was amazing. Our friend ordered the Golden Bull Burger, which was excellent. Kelly, our waiter did a great job. Lance was also terrific. He was the server/busser. Great food and great service, what else could you want?

Had driven by the Golden Bull for a couple of years, finally tried it with my Mom visiting town. Went during Happy Hour, on a Monday. We were the only people outside when seated (very hot day for Santa Monica), after our meal there were 5+ filled outside. The waitress was knowledgeable of the menu and extremely cordial. I ordered the 16oz bone-in NY Strip medium rare and a side of broccolini. Both were fantastic, in my opinion perfect for the price. Food was out in less than 10 minutes. Definitely has the feel of a place with only one location (not multiple across LA) and that the staff care about every patron. Highly recommend.

Stopped by for some drinks after a day at the beach and came during their Happy Hour special on a Saturday and was pleasantly surprised. They have a large outdoor seating area which could use a fresh design eye, but what lacked in ambiance made up for in service and food quality. Service was quick and friendly and the food was very tasty and on point with expectations. We had a few margs, burgers and caesar salads, all from the happy hour menu. All were delicious but surprisingly still pricey.