Buffalo Club

4.9

398 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Romantic

Come join us and dine under the stars in our beautiful, lush, English Garden Courtyard. One of the largest outdoor dining spaces in Los Angeles! Visit www.buffaloclub.com for more information and to view all of our covid-19 guidelines.

Established in 1994 by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning writer Anthony Yerkovich, and featuring the internationally-renowned new American cuisine of Executive Chef Patrick Healy. The Buffalo Club boasts one indoor and two outdoor unique, charming and elegant dining spaces. Visit www.buffaloclub.com for more information.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 450-8600 ext. 1
Website
http://www.buffaloclub.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Patrick Healy
Catering
Available for outside events, The Buffalo Club prepares Executive Chef Patrick Healys signature dishes at your home or party venue and coordinates all details, including rentals, floor plans, staffing, decor, music, parking and anything else you may need to make it memorable.
Private party facilities
The Buffalo Club private event spaces lend themselves well to any type of party. From corporate dinners to social celebrations to mitzvahs to weddings to holiday parties, The Buffalo Club features one indoor and two outdoor event spaces open year round with distinctly different characters.

Location
1520 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
16th Street and Olympic Blvd
Parking details
Valet and Street Parking
Entertainment
LATE NIGHTFriday nights the courtyard is alive with the world beats of international DJs. Enjoy an exquisite meal at The Iroquois Room or the Garden Courtyard and stay for the music, or meet some friends for a drink and dance the night away.If you cannot join us for dinner, you may make reservations for bottle service tables so you and your guests can enjoy cocktails and music together at your own table MIXOLOGY – BAR PROGRAMOur mixologists, have created custom cocktail menus, unique each to the Iroquois Room and the Garden Courtyard.Visit our web site or like us on Facebook for more information!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Baby Zucchini Blossoms$23.00
Tiger Shrimp Mousse | Thai Coconut Curry | Red Bell Pepper | Scallions
Crisp Organic Parmesan Farm Egg$18.00
Local Greens | Baby Heirloom Tomatoes | Beelers Bacon | Red Onion
Spicy Bigeye Tuna Tartare$24.00
Avocado | Cucumber | Heirloom Tomato | Nori Rice | Scallions
Kumomoto Oyster Shootout$19.00
Lime-Wasabi Caviar | Ginger-Soy | Tomato-Horseradish-Worchestire
Burrata | Heirloom Tomatoes$17.00
Local Greens | Multi Grain Crouton | Basil | Olive Oil | Aged Balsamic
Tempura Soft Shell Crab$23.00
Lettuce Cups | Crunchy Vegetables | Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Main Course Plates

Jidori Chicken Pot Pie$34.00
Jidori Chicken Breast | Local Vegetables | Bunapi | Tarragon Veloute | Biscuit Crust
Pan Seared Australian Barramundi$39.00
Sweet Corn Rice | Rapini | Heirloom Tomato Emulsion
30-day Dry Aged Prime NY Steak$67.00
Bell Pepper | Creamed Spinach | Club Fries | Upland Cress | Pt. Reyes Butter
Atlantic Salmon Pepper Steak$42.00
Toasted Garlic Cauliflower Grits | Pea Shoots | Balsamic-Port Reduction
Lebanese Lamb Ribs$40.00
Mogrhabieh | Spinach | Dates | Mint | Roasted Almonds | Hazelnuts | Honey | Parsley

Tableside Service

Boeuf Bourguignon$38.00
Marinated 48 hours in Red Wine | Mushrooms | Lardons | Carrots | Pearl Onions | Reduced Braising Juices | Buttered Pappardelle
Prime Ribeye Chop
Roasted with Fresh Thyme | Jumbo Asparagus | Cheddar-Burrata Yukons | Bone Marrow | Black Truffle Bordelaise
- for Two$75.00

Vegetarian Main Courses

Impossible Moussaka Roll$36.00
Italian Eggplant | Plant Based Meat | Kalamatas | Reggiano Bechamel | Heirloom Tomato Coulis
Beyond Bolognese$34.00
Crisp Wonton Wraps | Beyond Beef Bolognese | Frisee | Arugula | Shallots | Balsamic | Reggiano

Sides

$15

Street Spiced Golden Cauliflower
Pickled Raisins
Mac & Vermont Cheddar
Bread Crumbs
Szechuan Asparagus
Bunapi Mushooms
Mexicali Creamed Corn
Cotija Cheese | Cilantro
Cheddar Cheese Grit Fries
Harissa Aioli
Local Farmer Vegetables
Sweet Herbs

Cocktails & Wine by the Glass

Classic Cocktails

Aviation$17.00
Martin Miller's Gin, Lemon Juice, Luxardo Cherry, Crème de Violette, Simple Syrup
Deshler$17.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Lillet Rouge, Grand Marnier, Peychaud Bitters
Corpse Reviver #2$17.00
Hayman's Old Tom Gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Juice, Absinthe
Clover Club$17.00
Plymouth Gin, Lemon juice, Egg White, Raspberries, Simple Syrup
Sazerac$17.00
Templeton Rye, Peychaud Bitters, Absinthe, Simple Syrup
Hemingway Daiquiri$17.00
Matusalem Rum, Luxardo, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Orange Bitters
El Diablo$17.00
Casa Amigos Reposado Tequila, Crème de Cassis, Lime Juice, Soda Water, Simple Syrup

House Cocktails

Cachacaberry$17.00
Sagatiba Cachaca, Blackberries, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
The Living Dead$17.00
Myers Dark Rum, Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Coconut, Lime Juice
Red Apple Sour$17.00
Michters Bourbon, Granny Smith Apples, Lemon Juice, Egg White
Grapefruit Fizz$17.00
Plymouth Gin, Grapefruit Juice & Bitters, Lime & Lemon Juice, Egg White
Baja Playa$17.00
Don Julio Tequila, Pomegranite Juice, Lemon Juice, Agave Nectar, Bitters
Evergreen$17.00
Ford's Gin, Persian Cucumber, Green Chartreuse, Mint, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup

Champagne & Sparkling Wines

Bernard Gaucher, Champagne NV$19.00
Hubert Meyer, Cremont d'Alsace NV$16.00
Gruet, Rose, Albuquerque, New Mexico NV$16.00

White Wines / Rosé

Rosé, Grenache, Chateau Vannieres 2018$13.00
Sancerre, Jean Vincent, Loire, France 2018$17.00
Albarino, Paco & Lola, Rias Baixas, Spain 2018$16.00
Chardonnay, Chablis, Jean-Marc Brocard, France 2019$16.00
Chardonnay, ZD, California 2017$17.00

Red Wines

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Inalto, Ofena, Italy 2015$16.00
Pinot Noir, ZD, Carneros, CA. 2015$17.00
Grenache Syrah Mourvedre, Vacqueyras, Rhone, Fr. 2016$17.00
Chappellet, Mountain Cuvee, Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley, CA. 2015$18.00

Beer

Hofbrau, Original, Pilsner, Munchen-Helles, Germany
- Draught$10.00
Spaten, Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
- Draught$10.00
Uinta Brewing Co. Hazy Nosh, IPA, Utah
- Draught$10.00
Kronenbourg 1664, France
- Draught$10.00
Flying Dog Raging Bitch, Belgian Style IPA, Maryland
- Bottle$10.00
North Coast, Scrimshaw, Pilsner, California
- Bottle$10.00
Allagash Brewing Co. Dubbel Ale, Maine
- Bottle$10.00
Lost Coast Brewery, Tangerine Wheat Ale, California
- Bottle$10.00
Unibroue, La Fin du Monde, Tripel Golden Ale, Canada
- Bottle$10.00
Samuel Smith, Nut Brown Ale, England
- Bottle$10.00
Hitachino, Red Rice Ale, Japan
- Bottle$12.00

What 398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

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398 Reviews

R
Richard
Los Angeles
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The four of us had a soft shelled crab tempura and shrimp mousse stuffed squash blossoms for an appetizer. The barramundi, boeuf bourguignonne, and lamb ribs were all excellent. We brough two exquisite wines, which were uncorked and decanted perfectly. The white tablecloths and 1960s music all made us feel like we were in an exclusive club. This is a hidden gem in Santa Monica.
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Kristen
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our dinner at the Buffalo club. Everything was excellent and we can’t wait to go back.
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Clare
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Buffalo Club! Great bar, delicious food and fabulous ambiance!! A Santa Monica treasure!!!
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Don
Los Angeles
96 reviews
vip
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Buffalo Club is always suberb and this time they pulled out all the stops! Magnificent!! All our favorite dishes were perfectly prepared, cooked and served , reflecting every reason we love this place. When you go, don't forget the Buffalo Bars.
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JandJ
Los Angeles
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our entire experience - the delicious drinks and stellar meal with great service set to a back ground of classic songs from The Rolling Stones , the Beatles - was terrific. We could talk and enjoy everything in that beautiful dining room setting. Exciting things happening too with color and a new look outside in the works!
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Joel
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great experience. Our food and service was great and the music enjoyable.
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Laurie
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite for us. Period. Highly recommend.
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Dimitris
Dubai
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Buffalo Club, and I can confidently say it's one of the best culinary experiences I've ever had. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and an inviting atmosphere. The food was nothing short of spectacular. Each dish was crafted with care, bursting with flavor, and presented beautifully. The menu offers a variety of options, and everything I tasted was simply outstanding. The attention to detail in both the food and service made the evening truly special. Whether you're a foodie looking for your next great meal or someone who just appreciates a fantastic dining experience, Buffalo Club is a must-visit. I can't wait to return!
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HesterP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
When I made the reservation, I asked to be seated on the patio as it looked lovely in the photos on the website. When we arrived we were told the patio wasn't open as there had been a large party there the night before and it wasn't set up. After we complained bitterly, they set up a table for us, but all the other tables and chairs were missing so it looked very bleak (nothing like the picture online). I ordered a Pina Colada but was told they couldn't make one because they didn't have a blender! What bar doesn't have a blender? but they offered to make one without a blender (which was awful) as was the 2nd drink from the menu (The Living Dead). One of us ordered the tuna tartare as an appetizer but were told they were out of that as well as another item. I ordered the lamb dish but to me it tasted like mutton and I took it home and fed it to my dog. The others at the table ordered the moussaka and were pleased with it. We shared a Buffalo Bar for dessert and that was good. The service was good but the whole experience was a disappointment, especially because it was my and my husband's 47th anniversary! I definitely would not recommend this restaurant and will not return, Plus it is expensive!
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MaxR
New York City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience and service, great for a date night with my wife. Food was for the most part super (get the beef bourgignone) except for the Barramundi which was okay.
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FAQs

Buffalo Club is rated 4.9 stars by 398 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

1520 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404

Additional information

Cross street
16th Street and Olympic Blvd
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet and Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Patrick Healy
Entertainment
LATE NIGHTFriday nights the courtyard is alive with the world beats of international DJs. Enjoy an exquisite meal at The Iroquois Room or the Garden Courtyard and stay for the music, or meet some friends for a drink and dance the night away.If you cannot join us for dinner, you may make reservations for bottle service tables so you and your guests can enjoy cocktails and music together at your own table MIXOLOGY – BAR PROGRAMOur mixologists, have created custom cocktail menus, unique each to the Iroquois Room and the Garden Courtyard.Visit our web site or like us on Facebook for more information!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buffaloclub.com/
Phone number
(310) 450-8600 ext. 1
Catering
Available for outside events, The Buffalo Club prepares Executive Chef Patrick Healys signature dishes at your home or party venue and coordinates all details, including rentals, floor plans, staffing, decor, music, parking and anything else you may need to make it memorable.
Private party facilities
The Buffalo Club private event spaces lend themselves well to any type of party. From corporate dinners to social celebrations to mitzvahs to weddings to holiday parties, The Buffalo Club features one indoor and two outdoor event spaces open year round with distinctly different characters.

Buffalo Club

Make a reservation

Additional information

Starters

Baby Zucchini Blossoms$23.00

Crisp Organic Parmesan Farm Egg$18.00

Spicy Bigeye Tuna Tartare$24.00

Kumomoto Oyster Shootout$19.00

Burrata | Heirloom Tomatoes$17.00

Tempura Soft Shell Crab$23.00

Main Course Plates

Jidori Chicken Pot Pie$34.00

Pan Seared Australian Barramundi$39.00

30-day Dry Aged Prime NY Steak$67.00

Atlantic Salmon Pepper Steak$42.00

Lebanese Lamb Ribs$40.00

Tableside Service

Boeuf Bourguignon$38.00

Prime Ribeye Chop

Vegetarian Main Courses

Impossible Moussaka Roll$36.00

Beyond Bolognese$34.00

Sides

Street Spiced Golden Cauliflower

Mac & Vermont Cheddar

Szechuan Asparagus

Mexicali Creamed Corn

Cheddar Cheese Grit Fries

Local Farmer Vegetables

Cocktails & Wine by the Glass

Classic Cocktails

Aviation$17.00

Deshler$17.00

Corpse Reviver #2$17.00

Clover Club$17.00

Sazerac$17.00

Hemingway Daiquiri$17.00

El Diablo$17.00

House Cocktails

Cachacaberry$17.00

The Living Dead$17.00

Red Apple Sour$17.00

Grapefruit Fizz$17.00

Baja Playa$17.00

Evergreen$17.00

Champagne & Sparkling Wines

Bernard Gaucher, Champagne NV$19.00

Hubert Meyer, Cremont d'Alsace NV$16.00

Gruet, Rose, Albuquerque, New Mexico NV$16.00

White Wines / Rosé

Rosé, Grenache, Chateau Vannieres 2018$13.00

Sancerre, Jean Vincent, Loire, France 2018$17.00

Albarino, Paco & Lola, Rias Baixas, Spain 2018$16.00

Chardonnay, Chablis, Jean-Marc Brocard, France 2019$16.00

Chardonnay, ZD, California 2017$17.00

Red Wines

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Inalto, Ofena, Italy 2015$16.00

Pinot Noir, ZD, Carneros, CA. 2015$17.00

Grenache Syrah Mourvedre, Vacqueyras, Rhone, Fr. 2016$17.00

Chappellet, Mountain Cuvee, Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley, CA. 2015$18.00

Beer

Hofbrau, Original, Pilsner, Munchen-Helles, Germany

Spaten, Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany

Uinta Brewing Co. Hazy Nosh, IPA, Utah

Kronenbourg 1664, France

Flying Dog Raging Bitch, Belgian Style IPA, Maryland

North Coast, Scrimshaw, Pilsner, California

Allagash Brewing Co. Dubbel Ale, Maine

Lost Coast Brewery, Tangerine Wheat Ale, California

Unibroue, La Fin du Monde, Tripel Golden Ale, Canada

Samuel Smith, Nut Brown Ale, England

Hitachino, Red Rice Ale, Japan

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