A few days ago I went to George Petrelli Steak House for lunch with my boyfriend for his birthday. It was terrible. When you first walk in it has the basic wood and brown leather look typical to a steak house. We started off with a couple sprites and an appetizer of fried scallops. The sprites were already small and had too much ice. This would not have bothered me if they didn't charge for refills, but they do! Six dollars for four small sodas!! Then the scallops came-there were about ten tiny scallops on a nearly empty plate, and it cost $10.75! Next we ordered our main courses. I ordered the fillet mignon for 14.95(seemed reasonable) and my boyfriend ordered the lobster for $30.00. When we got our meals my steak was terrble surrounded by overcooked, gray vegetables and underdone fries. The lobster was about 3in x 3in.! Also surrounded by soggy fries and dead vegetables. A $30.00 lobster should be a lot more then a small piece that looked like it came out of a frozen fillet box! The meal cost nealry $70.00 for all that! What a rip off!!! I was crying by the end of the meal! It ruined my plan for a nice meal on my boyfriend's birthday!    []

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What used to be a quality eatery
After living in Culver City and frequenting this establishment regularly, it was my sad experience to return after several years.

The service was terrible, the waiter surly and the manager worse! Not only was she not helpful, but absolutely insulting.

To finish a truly horrible experience the food...terrible, the steaks, the pasta, the childrens menu items.

After all these years, perhaps it is time to close the doors.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Don't Go!    [22 Apr 2003 11:25:04]

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     ­Dale   

Poor Food but at Least It's Empty
I go to this restaurant once a year to see if it is going to get any better. For the fifth year in a row, it's horrible. Fried foods are oily, steaks are poor quality and overall, it feels like a cheap steakhouse. I have no idea how it stays in business. Ever since their fire and relocation, about six years ago, they have been awful!    [17 Jun 2007 14:03:39]

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     ­BrkrDave   sayles3 at yahoo dot com

Landmark Restaurant in Culver City
George Petrelli's Steak House has been in business for 76 years and the quality of the food is EXCELLENT. Not only are they well known for their steaks, but Italian food as well. We just tried their BABY BACK PORK RIBS and they are the best. This is one of the few FAMILY-owned restaurants left where the owners actually work seven days a week and treat their customers like family. It makes me sick to read these rude and untrue reviews from some people who probably don't appreciate quality food. I have been going to Petrelli's for over 40 years, and believe me, the food is excellent and there is a reason why they have been in business for 76 years. They have a formula for success and will continue to prosper for many years to come. They have loyal customers locally as well as INTERNATIONALLY. Many business people from Germany, Japan, etc. make Petrelli's their first stop from LAX. Take time to read the history, compliments, awards, etc. that are proudly displayed on the walls in the restaurant. Trust me, the longevity of the restaurant speaks for itself. They obviously must be doing something right. Ignore comments from people who go to eat out and measure the items on their plate; this gives me a clue to their agenda.    [24 Aug 2007 17:59:00]

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Recommended Dishes: Bone-in filet mignon, prime rib

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