I had the best steak of my life at the LA restaurant where TikTok stars dine every night

Anneta KonstantinidesSep 26, 2020, 03:34 IST

I recently had the best steak of my life at BOA Steakhouse in Los Angeles.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

BOA Steakhouse has made headlines recently for becoming the new hot spot among TikTok and YouTube's biggest stars.
I decided to check out the LA restaurant for myself, but didn't have high expectations for the food.
I ordered the Snow Beef Wagyu, which BOA's manager told me was the most popular dish among influencers.
After just one bite, I knew it was the best steak I'd ever had.

I must confess, when I first heard about BOA Steakhouse I didn't exactly have the highest of expectations.

The West Hollywood restaurant recently made headlines in The New York Times, which proclaimed that it was the place where "influencers go to see and be seen." BOA has become a favorite among TikTok stars like Bryce Hall and Charli D'Amelio, and a background fixture on The Hollywood Fix — Gen Z's go-to gossip YouTube channel.

I had to see what all the hype was about, but I didn't expect an LA hot spot to actually whip up decent food. I figured BOA would be all about the scene, the stars, and the valet lined with fancy cars. So imagine my surprise when I ended up eating the best steak of my life.

Before we get to the steak, let me tell you just a little more about BOA — and it's rise to influencer fame.

Charli D'Amelio is seen at BOA Steakhouse on August 18, 2020 in Los Angeles. Fupp/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images

I thought the front of BOA would be packed with TikTok fans. But when I pulled up for dinner, it was completely quiet.

The front of BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The scent of steak was the first thing I noticed as I walked through the restaurant to reach BOA's large backyard patio.

The interior of BOA Steakhouse. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

A waiter handed us menus, but we already knew that we had to get the Snow Beef Wagyu – an influencer favorite.

BOA's menu has a wide range of prices. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Before dinner arrived, BOA's head chef brought complimentary plates of yellowfin tuna to our table.

The yellowfin tuna that arrived at our table. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

When the Snow Beef Wagyu came to our table, I couldn't help but feel a little underwhelmed — at first.

I was definitely surprised by the size of the Snow Beef Wagyu. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

While BOA's Snow Beef Wagyu was small in size, it packed a surprising amount of flavor.

But I couldn't deny that the steak was absolutely delicious. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

And we were delighted to find that BOA's side dishes were also packed with delicious flavors.

BOA's lobster mac and cheese was also incredible. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I was surprised by how much I loved the food at BOA — and how much care the steakhouse put into it.

I would definitely come back to BOA for dinner. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

And BOA has made it clear that its goal is to make everyone feel at home — not just the influencers.

I was pleasantly surprised that BOA cared just as much about its food as its hot new reputation. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

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