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A photo of TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles restaurant
1. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles
4.7
Exceptional(4257)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Hollywood
Booked 113 times today
TAO Los Angeles is a dynamic two-level space, complete with two private dining rooms, outdoor patio, lounge with large bar. and main dining room anchored by our 16 foot Quan Yin statue.
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2. Cento Pasta Bar
4.7
Exceptional(942)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Mid-City
Booked 45 times today
BREAKING THE MEDITERRANEAN MOLD. CENTO RESTAURANT IS INSPIRED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN AND LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES.
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3. The Tower Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2022)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 88 times today
The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel debuted a new look in May of 2018, featuring a refreshed outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. The Tower Bar Restaurant has split views of the city from either side of the lobby. It offers a swank lounge, bar and an al fresco dining experience. Custom made banquettes line the windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline. Art deco design influences include walnut with gold inlay trim in a subtle, muted color scheme. The delectable menu features California Bistro with Italian fare. A dress code is enforced, please call for information.We are now open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is offered six nights a week, Monday-Saturday. We are unable to guarantee a seating preference of indoors or outdoors. We recommend a sweater or light coat during the evenings.Shorts, baseball caps, sweats, sandals, tank tops, phone calls, computers and photos are not permitted.
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4. The Little Door
4.7
Exceptional(3054)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • West Hollywood
Booked 57 times today
Two simple wooden doors open up to quite a buzz in an otherwise romantic courtyard, where a colorful crowd hangs at the bar and lingers at coveted patio tables. Inside, seats spread throughout the candlelit house-turned-restaurant with intimate furniture. Organic seasonal ingredients, creatively prepared and impeccably presented, characterize our unique menu. If you do not see a reservation time for the time you would like please also check on Tock at exploretock.com/thelittledoorFor reservations on Holidays, please call the restaurant.
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5. JOEY DTLA
4.6
Exceptional(163)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 132 times today
*Looking to book for 7+ people? Email us at DTLA.reservations@joeyrestaurants.com and someone will get back to you shortly!*JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Wrapping the corner of 7th and S Flower St with the largest street level patio downtown Los Angeles, JOEY DTLA features a theatre kitchen, a stunning stone bartop and a custom wine wall in the lounge. The dining room showcases a large commissioned art piece by Los Angeles local, America Martin, an interior willow tree that provides an oasis within the city.
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6. Drake's Hollywood
4.6
Exceptional(139)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Hollywood
Booked 30 times today
Drake's is a swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant with sophisticated cocktails at a large, circular bar.We accept reservations 7 days in advance. Reservations open up at 9 am. For groups of 8 or more, please call the restaurant. Reservations are strongly encouraged as we have limited walk-in availability.Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice for any adjustments. No-show reservations will incur a fee of $50 per guest.We do not seat incomplete parties. To ensure that all parties are seated punctually and with ample time to enjoy their experience, a time limit is enforced: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 22 hours for parties of 3 to 4 2 hours 15 minutes for parties of 5 to 8Valet is available.A 5% surcharge will be added to each guest check. This charge is for the benefit of Drake’s employees. In support of this initiative, the entirety of this charge is retained by Drake’s.
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7. Hearts and Flame
4.3
Awesome(283)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Tokyo
Booked 16 times today
Hearts & Flame.Coastal Italian dishes in a modern industrial space in the heart of the DTLA Arts District. From fresh made pastas, to sea-to-table dishes, utilizing the freshest seafood from the California coast, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do. In the middle of our dining room, the flames are ignited from our grill, where steaks, are cooked over an open flame, creating a memorable experience for you and your guests.
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8. Sogno Toscano - The Grove
4.5
Awesome(26)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Central Los Angeles
Booked 11 times today
Sogno Toscano invites you to experience a true Italian escape in the heart of Los Angeles. Located within the prestigious "The Grove", this marks our fourth U.S. location and the first to be realized as a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar. Here, we bring Italy's rich culinary heritage to life in elegant setting, surrounded by the energy and allure of one of LA's most iconic destinations.As a leading importer of premium Italian products across the U.S., every ingredient we serve is carefully sourced and brought directly from Italy, honoring our dedication to authenticity and excellence. Join us for a genuine Italian experience...no passport needed! N.B.: TABLE RESERVATIONS ARE ONLY INTENDED FOR FULL SERVICE. For any questions, feel free to contact us on OpenTable.
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9. Irie Restaurant & Lounge
4.9
Exceptional(118)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 8 times today
Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Irie Lounge and Restaurant offers guests the full sensory experience combining cannabis and California comfort food with a southern twist. Irie brings all of the farm/farmer's market to table freshness, but with the tanginess and smoked dishes that southern food is celebrated for. Whether consuming cannabis or not, our black-eyed pea hummus, dandelion Caesar salads, and dry-aged New York strip with charred treviso are dishes guests are celebrating us for.
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10. Zinqué - DTLA
4.6
Exceptional(541)
Price: Moderate
• French • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. (zin-kae)

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