Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Baldwin Hills

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1. Benihana - Encino, CA

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Encino

Booked 91 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

2. STK - Los Angeles

4.3

Awesome(2549)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Westwood

Booked 35 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

3. AOC - Brentwood

4.5

Awesome(3338)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Brentwood

Booked 31 times today

A.O.C is a small plates restaurant driven by seasonal ingredients, locally sourced. Our California French cuisine was developed by Chef Suzanne Goin, and has some Mediterranean influences as well. We have a large selection of wines by the glass and over 150 bottles chose from, curated by Caroline Styne, all of witch are either organic, biodynamic or sustainable. Featuring a full bar with premium spirits and specialty cocktails.

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4. Restaurant at the Getty Center

4.7

Exceptional(4708)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • West Los Angeles

Booked 22 times today

The Restaurant at the Getty Center is a special occasion spot, known for its beautiful setting and consistently good food. Reviews mention the 'beautiful venue', 'excellent service' and 'great views', making it a perfect place to celebrate special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays. The ambiance, food, and service are highly rated by customers, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

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5. Toscana - Brentwood

4.8

Exceptional(1077)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brentwood

Booked 21 times today

Toscana is a legendary neighborhood trattoria that celebrates the rustic, authentic, farm-to-table flavors of Tuscany, offering dining in its storied dining room and outside on the newly added patio. For 34 years, it has set the backdrop for special meals shared by generations of families, friends, neighbors, and elites from the worlds of entertainment, sports, and fashion. Executive Chef Miguel Martinez features daily specials alongside signature Toscana classics such as Ravioli Pomodoro, Spaghetti alle Vongole, Truffle and Burrata Pizza, Veal Milanese, and Bistecca con Fagioli, plus handmade desserts, including our Torta della Nonna and Tiramisu. The international wine list receives the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence annually. While it is heavily Italian-focused, it also includes select producers from California, France, and other renowned wine regions. Reservations are strongly recommended. Catering and Private Events are also available.

6. Osteria Vera

4.7

Exceptional(1241)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brentwood

Booked 12 times today

Call the Restaurant for Extra Availability!“OSTERIA VERA” the new true Italian dining experience.Giorgio Pierangeli, Owner and Founder of Pecorino Restaurant, has partnered with Celebrity Chef Nicola Mastronardi to bring an authentic Italian Osteria dining experience to one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in Brentwood. Osteria Vera offers a cozy yet upscale setting. The menu is a testament to Italian culinary excellence, featuring homemade pasta, regional specialties, grilled or roasted meats, pizza, and fish.Both Giorgio Pierangeli and Nicola Mastronardi are graduates of culinary schools in Italy and have honed their skills in some of the finest establishments across Italy, Europe, and the USA. Over the years, they have catered to many distinguished list of celebrity clients. They have now just teamed up to bring L.A. Osteria Vera!

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7. Katsuya & SBar – Brentwood – SBE

4.7

Exceptional(2148)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Brentwood

Booked 68 times today

Katsuya Brentwood was named one of Travel + Leisure's "Best New Restaurants," and continues to garner acclaim as one of OpenTable's "50 Hottest Restaurants in the U.S." and the Los Angeles Times Readers' Choice "Best Sushi Restaurant" in Southern California. Featuring the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck, Katsuya is a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls, spectacular sushi & sashimi platters, Chef Katsuya skillfully translates Japanese flavors to the American palate. Join us at S Bar, our connected sister lounge, for weekend DJ, craft cocktails & ice cold sake before or after dinner. Walk ins only. (Call Katsuya for current hours) Large groups (9-12) are subject to an $100 food and beverage min spend per adult guest, previous to tax & gratuity. Cakes permitted for celebratory desserts, at per person cake fee$5/guest. Email KatsuyaBrentwood@sbe.com for inquiries.

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8. SHU - Sushi House Unico - Bel Air

4.8

Exceptional(653)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Bel-Air

Booked 16 times today

Nestled in the canyons of Bel Air, SHU is a dining experience like no other - a fusion of Japanese, Italian and Latin flavors and influences. The menu features traditional dishes as well as signature offerings, inspired by Giacomino Drago’s love of blending Japanese, Italian and Latin cuisines. SHU’s environment is well-suited to singles, couples and families. The bar seats up to ten people and there is a special booth that seats six people. Private dinning room is available to accommodate up to 12 guests. Signature dishes included halibut carpaccio with sun-dried tomato, Kobe Beef sashimi and albacore sashimi with shaved truffles.

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9. Davenport's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2781)

Price: Expensive

• American • Encino

Booked 20 times today

Enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, sushi and chef-inspired cocktails in a comfortable, warm atmosphere. Located just off the 405 on Ventura Blvd, our dining room and beautiful patio with fire-pits are wonderful places to relax and enjoy good food and good friends.

10. Plateia

4.7

Exceptional(1050)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Westwood

Booked 14 times today

Delicious and colorful California-fresh ingredients are the soul of our thoughtfully crafted and constantly evolving Mediterranean-inspired menu. Savor the spectacular array of seasonal vegetables, lean proteins, seafood, whole grains and artisanal pasta, breads and cheeses that invigorate our kitchen in healthy and exciting ways. Steps away, our comfortable and welcoming dining room is complemented by a bar/lounge and two outdoor patios that take full advantage of Southern California’s mild climate and the vibrancy of the UCLA campus to create an unforgettable year-round al fresco dining experience.Seating at Plateia is first come first serve, as we don't guarantee location of table with a reservation, but if you have a reservation, you are guaranteed a table!Plateia is a dog friendly restaurant, but even with a reservation, a wait may be necessary if the patio is full.

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Junevip
Los Angeles •50 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had a really nice lunch/brunch in the pretty re-decorated front room. Burger was delish! Service was good but we were a bit put off by the following two thongs: 1- Fresh bread (which was very good) was $9.00! And we were not told that there was a charge for bread. 2- They added a $6.00 “hospitality charge” for the health care of their employees. It felt wrong to charge without first advising us of the charge. They did remove that though. Note that a nice touch is that if you park in the back, they validate parking for 90 minutes. We loved the food though!
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AOC - BrentwoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Brentwood
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4.5
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Johnvip
Los Angeles •149 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love going to Toscana--great family dinner spot...we had a wonderful time. The pizza is only OK, the salad very good, the angel hair past with meat balls and a very good sauce--terrific. Max the waiter excellent. Nothing to complain about at all. WE like eating at Toscana frequently and wil be back soon.
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Toscana - BrentwoodPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brentwood
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4.8
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Nina
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had great service from the delicious drinks from the bartender our server and chef were fantastic the food was cooked perfectly to our requests Thank You
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Benihana - Encino, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Encino
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4.4
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Mari
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a wonderful night. We went to celebrate a birthday. Service was amazing. DB room great care of us! He provided excellent service! Thank you DB. Food was amazing. Everything was great.
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STK - Los AngelesPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Westwood
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4.3
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Naomi
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
Very good food selection, we had seabass - excellent taste. We also had chocolate dessert - excellent taste and very decorative. Coffee was delicious. Cobb salad was good. Service was good. Ambiance good. A little pricey.
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Restaurant at the Getty CenterPrice: Expensive• Californian• West Los Angeles
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4.7

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122 restaurants available nearby

1. Benihana - Encino, CA

2. STK - Los Angeles

3. AOC - Brentwood

4. Restaurant at the Getty Center

5. Toscana - Brentwood

6. Osteria Vera

7. Katsuya & SBar – Brentwood – SBE

8. SHU - Sushi House Unico - Bel Air

9. Davenport's Restaurant

10. Plateia

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