Food Review: 208 Rodeo (Beverly Hills, CA)

It was a very special treat from my sister. We had a girls day out! We ate breakfast at a very classical and trendy looking restaurant called 208 Rodeo on Rodeo Drive.

This quaint restaurant had a jammed packed patio. This is the perfect location for people watching while enjoying your meal. 

Today, we went to 208 Rodeo for breakfast. It's a typical breakfast menu with your fruits, pancakes/waffles and eggs -made different ways.

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Our table ordered a variety of items

208 Benedict - on a toasted croissant, Canadian bacon, marinated grilled tomato, poached egg, tarragon hollandaise sauce & a side of cut fruits ($13)

My Eggs Benny dish: I loved how decadent this dish was with the croissant. The hollandaise sauce was pretty creamy -not the best I've had but pretty close. Since I've had my share of Eggs bennys' I thought the chef did a good job.

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El Huevos Rancheros - black bean puree, roasted tomato salsa, corn tortilla, sunny side up eggs, melted cheddar cheese, cilantro, avocado ($12)

I had a taste of this and this was VERY GOOD! It wasn't overly salted and it was super filling. The black bean puree was smooth and very tasty.

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Shakshuka on a skillet - broiled sunny side up eggs served over a Mediterranean roasted tomato & bell pepper confit with whole wheat toast ($12) 

The sauce reminder of a red sauce for pasta. It looked really good and appetizing, but it was too tomato-y. Overall, it was a so-so dish. 

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The whole experience, especially my first time in L.A let alone 90210, this restaurant was a lot of fun. There's a walkway that runs past it and flows down a very elegant (and wide) walkway where you can watch passerby shopping. Surrounding this little niche of restaurants are many other that are just as nice, but only 208 Rodeo gives you the high-rise corner view that really makes it great to sit and enjoy from.

My first time was very good. Only complaint, an automatic charge of 15.5% taxes added to your bill if under a party of 6 (over 6 they charge 18%). I wonder if all Beverly Hills restaurant do the same thing?!

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