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A photo of Musso & Frank Grill restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(11161)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Hollywood
Booked 181 times today
Musso & Frank Grill is a hot spot because it offers an authentic Old Hollywood dining experience with superb food, outstanding service, and great ambiance. Reviews rave about the vintage, high-class environment, the professional staff, and the huge portions of perfectly prepared food. It's a must-visit place for visitors and locals alike, especially for special occasions. It's a place where the food, drinks, and service all get high ratings from customers.
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4.6
Exceptional(5495)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Studio City
Booked 112 times today
The Front Yard at The Garland in North Hollywood fully encapsulates guests in an authentic Southern California dining experience. Our thoughtfully crafted menu celebrates the Los Angeles food scene. Upscale décor, stunning outdoor patio, hip bar serving “modern classic” cocktails, and a lively ambiance combined with the genuine warmth of dining at a close friend’s home creates a social atmosphere.
A photo of TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4105)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Hollywood
Booked 107 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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4.7
Exceptional(1964)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 84 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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4.7
Exceptional(10171)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Hollywood
Booked 176 times today
Perched above the dynamic streets of the West Hollywood Design District on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente, Catch LA features modern renditions of classic dishes served in a streaming, shareable style of dining. The retractable rooftop haven marries simple yet elegant, seafood, sushi, and steak with excellent service and a lively atmosphere complete with a unique, open-air dining room and breathtaking views of Downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills. The menu features signature dishes including the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, A5 Japanese Wagyu on a hot rock, Mushroom Spaghetti, and Cantonese Lobster.
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4.9
Exceptional(4379)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Hollywood
Booked 24 times today
For over a decade, Providence has elevated the standard of modern American seafood restaurants. We invite you to experience Chef Michael Cimarusti’s award-winning cuisine in the heart of Los Angeles, welcomed by one of LA’s legendary hosts, co-owner Donato Poto.Corkage is $100 per bottle for the first two 750 ml bottles, $150 for the third, with a three bottle maximum per table.
A photo of Firefly - Studio City restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4109)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Studio City
Booked 103 times today
An enchanting and romantic covered outdoor patio that offers a unique dining experience, complete with outdoor fireplaces and hillside views in the heart of Studio City. We offer small and large plates featuring Modern American and Mediterranean influenced dishes by Chef Viet Pham. We offer handcrafted cocktails, delicious wines, and hand selected beers. We have two beautiful outdoor patios, a library lounge and bar area.
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4.7
Exceptional(1454)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Hollywood
Booked 37 times today
Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant is the second restaurant from fine dining chef Curtis Stone (of Maude) and the first he’s opened with his brother Luke Stone. Gwen is both a European-style, chef-driven butcher shop and a restaurant that is redefining dining in LA, with a menu that calls on fire-based cooking techniques. Whether you’re picking up house-made charcuterie, prime and rare breed meats from the retail store, enjoying a feast in the dining room or relaxing with a bite and cocktail at the bar, Gwen delivers the highest standards of quality, taste and service.On Wednesdays-Sundays, we offer Chef's Carte Blanche 5-course tasting menu for $130 per person (limited quantities available). The whole party must enjoy the tasting menu and wine pairings are available for $75 per person. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the restaurant at 323-946-7500.
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4.5
Awesome(3531)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • West Hollywood
Booked 61 times today
Nobu Los Angeles is a renowned, upscale Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant located in the heart of West Hollywood. As part of the globally celebrated Nobu restaurant chain, it blends traditional Japanese flavors with bold, innovative Peruvian influences, a signature style crafted by world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The ambiance is sleek and modern, with warm wood tones and a minimalist aesthetic that exudes sophistication and elegance. Known for its impeccable service and celebrity clientele, Nobu Los Angeles offers an extensive menu featuring fresh sushi, sashimi, and signature dishes like Black Cod with Miso and Yellowtail Jalapeño. Its chic bar serves a curated selection of cocktails, sake, and wines, making it a favorite for high-end dining and special occasions. With its combination of exceptional cuisine, stylish setting, and an A-list atmosphere, Nobu Los Angeles is a premier destination for both food lovers and trendsetters alike.
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4.7
Exceptional(991)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 65 times today
Reservations accepted two weeks in advance.Serving American fare from upscale comfort food to vegan specialities in the heart of the West Hollywood Design district. Craig's offers covered and heating patio seating, indoor and bar seating. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins accepted and our bar features our full dinner menu.
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  • Timothy
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    To dine at Musso & Frank’s Grill is to have an experience like no other in LA: old world style, dishes that have long since disappeared from the menus of any other of its competitors and the pleasure of knowing that one is dining in a space that has probably catered for virtually every great name ever to have graced Hollywood in the course of the past century. Look beyond the cheap and tawdry pseudo glamour of the rest of the Hollywood strip and allow yourself the pleasure of an authentic experience you will never forget, long after the memory of all the dross of the surrounding razzmatazz has faded into oblivion. Worth every penny twice over.
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    Musso & Frank GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hollywood
    4.8
  • Andrea
    Los Angeles •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Enjoyed a lovely lunch today for my birthday, Jack our waiter was , so nice and accommodating the food was delicious, such a pretty spot, one of my favorites in the valley
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    The Front YardPrice: Moderate• Californian• Studio City
    4.6
  • Alex
    Los Angeles •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I like the decoration and atmosphere. I can also tell that the restaurant put a lot of thoughts into the food as the food combination is very creative. I would probably rate the restaurant 4.5 instead of 5 because 1. we asked for grilled medium rare wagyu but it came out to be almost well done. Plus the meat doesn't really taste like wagyu, so I'm guessing it's probably american wagyu. 2. the lobster fried rice has too little lobsters in it.
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    TAO Asian Bistro - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Asian• Hollywood
    4.6
  • Lisa Marie
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great service from start to finish. Beautiful ambience, dishes were amazing.
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    Catch LAPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Hollywood
    4.7
  • LoriCvip
    Los Angeles •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Nov 2024
    Love everything about this restaurant except they won’t allow you to take any photos while inside.
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    The Tower BarPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• West Hollywood
    4.7
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