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1. Saffy's
4.8
Exceptional(1212)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • East Hollywood
Booked 127 times today
A multi-regional Middle Eastern restaurant in East Hollywood, from Chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis of Bestia and Bavel.
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2. Hearts and Flame
4.1
Excellent(271)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Tokyo
Booked 27 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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3. Traxx
4.2
Awesome(13)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Traxx Restaurant and Traxx Bar are located inside beautiful, historic Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. We are a semi-fine dining restaurant with a casual attitude and relaxed atmosphere. Our restaurant serves scratch made American Bistro dishes using local a local bakery and local ingredients. We offer seating on our concourse (located in front of the restaurant inside Union Station), the Dining Room, and on our outside Patio in the courtyard. We also serve Traxx Bar, located across the concourse inside Union Station at the main entrance. Traxx Bar hours are M-F 11:30-10pm with kitchen hours until 8pm and Sat & Sun 12-10pm with kitchen hours until 7pm.
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4. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles
4.6
Exceptional(4178)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Hollywood
Booked 128 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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5. Steak 48 - Beverly Hills
4.8
Exceptional(2031)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Beverly Hills
Booked 178 times today
At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood, and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Also enjoy classic cocktails and an extensive award-winning wine list. At Steak 48, We encourage all of our guests to get dressed up for a great experience, here is a link to our dress code that you can share with your guests. https://www.steak48.com/steakhouses/beverly-hills/dress-code/Please dress as your elegant selves. You are going to have a great time!If you need any special accommodations or flowers reach out to us at the host desk! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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6. The Tower Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2004)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 61 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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7. CENTO
4.7
Exceptional(907)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Mid-City
Booked 49 times today
BREAKING THE MEDITERRANEAN MOLD. CENTO RESTAURANT IS INSPIRED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN AND LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES.
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8. Catch Steak LA
4.6
Exceptional(987)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Hollywood
At the iconic corner of La Cienega and Melrose Place, Catch Steak LA combines the authority of a classic steakhouse with the energetic vibe of a Catch Hospitality Group property. The warm, intimate restaurant with rich wood and garden-like spaces is spread throughout two levels and, soon, an outdoor patio with a retractable rooftop. The menu features a curated collection of the world's best cuts and Catch-style dishes for a more approachable steakhouse experience.
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9. The Little Door
4.6
Exceptional(3041)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • West Hollywood
Booked 42 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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10. The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills
4.5
Awesome(1593)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Beverly Hills
Booked 30 times today
Vibrant and unforgettable, there's no better place to sit, sip and unwind in Beverly Hills than our bar. You'll find an exceptional wine list and a cocktail menu filled with classic and new creations. It's the perfect destination for all in search of relaxed late-night indulgence.

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  • KristenVIP
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I really enjoyed the live music and the Illegal Blow drink was incredible! The parking situation was annoying and the valet was slow/unresponsive. I wish I could eat the funghi papperdelle every single day!!!!
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    Hearts and FlamePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Tokyo
    •
    4.1
  • Christian
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The experience was amazing, our waitress was attentive, went over the menu and made suggestions, kept our waters full. The food was amazing, I will be returning here in the future
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    Steak 48 - Beverly HillsPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Beverly Hills
    •
    4.8
  • Yarden
    London •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Easily one of the best dinners we’ve had For starters we had the shishito peppers (addictive), the chicken satay (it was so good I ordered another one for “dessert”), the pork dumplings and the wagyu yakitori For mains we took the spicy yellowtail sushi and the miso black cod And for dessert (after the extra chicken satay) we took the chocolate cake which was sensational Everything was unbelievably good Our waitress was super nice but I felt like she had too many tables, so it was hard to find her when we wanted something. We saw her maybe 3 times during the whole dinner The atmosphere in the restaurant was great, good music and amazing vibe. And it’s easily one of the best looking restaurants I’ve been to 1000% coming back
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    TAO Asian Bistro - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Asian• Hollywood
    •
    4.6
  • Michael
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. All the sharable plates were the perfect portions for four people—lovely dinner out.
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    Saffy'sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Hollywood
    •
    4.8
  • Michael
    Los Angeles •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 18, 2024
    Comfortable and casual (with a capital "C" for each). Absolutely loved the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. -- and the choice of jazz as ambience was well chosen.
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    TraxxPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
    •
    4.2

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