Since Lawry's The Prime Rib specializes in prime rib, come with a hearty appetite. Seat yourself in the elegant dining room complete with polished mahogany and art decorated walls. Choose from the different cuts of prime rib available. Go for the Diamond Jim Brady cut—all prime rib dinners are served with salad, mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, fresh whipped cream, horseradish, and a choice of vegetable. Make sure you arrive in formals.
Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills institution is the place to be. Like all of the celebrity chef's ventures, the atmosphere at Spago Beverly Hills emphasizes that delicious food can be fun. The luxurious and intimate setting at this restaurant makes it perfect for an intimate meal and especially for special occasions. The wine and cocktail lists are comprehensive and provide the perfect accompaniments to your rich food.
This meat lovers dream come true, Animal is a raved about American eatery in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles. Utilizing every viable piece of the meat, celebrity chefs Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook collaborate to create scrumptious meals even a vegetarian might be tempted to eat! With an ever-rotating menu, dishes at Animal are always new and exciting. Not for the faint of heart, past dishes have included veal tongue and brains, chicken liver toast, marrow bone with chimichurri sauce and other oddities that are surprisingly delicious. A minimalist setting is an overstatement, this restaurant has stark white walls, dark stained weathered tables and a large skylight flooding the space with bright natural light.
Open since 1919, this classic restaurant was long the bastion of Hollywood industry power dining. With the look and feel of a private Men's club, Musso & Frank Grill rose to fame in the Golden Years of Hollywood, when Irving Thalberg, Clark Gable and the Marx Brothers were among its most celebrated clients. Nowadays, it is still considered the home of the finest dry martini in town. The Filet Mignon is hard to beat and the service is perfect, with just a touch of attitude. If you are not in the mood for beef, try the succulent lobster and the rich, heavy desserts.
Factory Kitchen is an upscale Italian specialty restaurant nestled in Arts District, Downtown. This chic, urban eatery is set in a revamped industrial space. The interiors of this award-winning restaurant are adorned with a dim-lighting and cozy seating. Authentic Italian preparations such as the exquisite Mandilli di Seta (a muslin-thin handkerchief pasta with ligurian almond basil pesto) and the Agnolotti (egg pasta with veal, beef and herbs) lure scores of eager gastronomes here. A meal at the trendy Factory Kitchen, though on the steep side, is certain to be delicious, delightful and memorable.
Located within the Hollywood Hotels & Apartments, the Yamashiro Hollywood, one of the most unusual restaurants around gives a dazzling view of the city while allowing patrons to enjoy authentic Japanese meals at the same time. Specializing in serving sumptuous Asian fusion flavors, the restaurant is quite popular among the locals as well as the tourists alike. You can opt for delicacies like Spicy Salmon & Scallop, Truffle Hamachi, Asian BBQ Baby Back Ribs and lots more from the extensive menu. The flavorsome food can also be enjoyed with a glass of wine to balance the savory flavors. You can also feel free to take some time off and stroll through the eight acres of lush green gardens just below the bar as you wait for your order to arrive. Suitable for a romantic date, the Yamashiro Hollywood must definitely be tried during your time in the city.
Owner and chef Josef Centeno brings his third venture to Los Angeles, after the successful runs of Bar Amá and Bäco Mercat. Nestled in LA's buzzing downtown area, this Asian fusion eatery is well-located on West 4th Street. It features daily-changing menus and an array of family-dining options in a wonderful atmosphere. Its elegantly decorated dining room accommodates 32 guests at a time. The Super-Omakase prix fixe menu comprises over 20 courses that can be savored through prior reservations. Wine pairings are available at nominal prices which makes for a wonderful dining experience.
Chef Josef Centeno started Bar Amá to serve his take on Tex-Mex food, traditionally prepared by elders in his family. Creatively tweaking classic recipes, he has gained favorable mention in prestigious newspapers and magazines. The menu at Bar Amá offers appetizers such as Vegetable Escabeche and Salmorejo Salsa. The main course includes Chile Shrimp Ceviche with red onion, yam, lime and pomegranate, Roasted Sweet Potato with sea salt, butter and honey, Slow-Roasted Beef Belly and wood-grilled Chipotle Half Chicken. For dessert, do not miss the Chocolate Boca Negra with caramel, whipped cream and vanilla semifreddo, complemented by creative cocktails like the mezcal-infused Oaxacan Werewolf in Paris. And if you can't get enough of the tangy Tex-Mex food, have a look at the take-out menu to carry something for the road.
The main dishes are not all that is attractive about Noé; the place has a serene, elegant atmosphere, with a terracotta-stained floor, starched white linens, and Gustave Klimt paintings that lend it this distinction. Also, there is a lovely lounge ideal for a pre- or post-dinner drink, a charming patio, 100 varieties of wine on the wine list, and a perfectly hospitable staff, so you are sure to enjoy your meal.
Kendall's Brasserie and Bar offers classic brasserie cuisine as well as dishes that are contemporary. Savor the ocean specialties in the dynamic central bar. Try the Manila clams Provencal for starters and the Steak au Poivre for your main course. Guests attending music shows at the Disney Concert Hall can make reservations for dinner at least two hours in advance of the performance time. The sidewalk dining and semi-private spaces give the place its cool attitude. This is the best dining option for late night supper and special events.
With unlimited food on buffet weekends and Taco Tuesdays, Chiguacle Sabor Ancestral de Mexico is a fiesta for the foodies. Located at Olvera street, which is a Mexican influenced neighborhood, this restaurant is a delight among the locals, as it serves authentically prepared Mexican cuisine. The tortillas are prepared here in a unique blend of extracts from cactus and corn, believed to be healthier than the usual way of preparing it. The menu is dedicated to southern Mexican cuisine and the dishes will you take on a culinary journey across four regions of Mexico. The traditional fried pork served with black beans, chicken enchiladas and variety of guacamoles are the main delicacies here, that make the locals reminiscence about their hometown. The decor here has the same Southern theme going, with dark wood furniture, walls and flooring with wooden panels. The restaurant looks like a majestic villa from the outside with blue framed window panes, adding to the grandeur of the place. The local traditions comes to life with Mexican flags used in its decor and colorful papel picados (traditional Mexican streamers) hung outside, completing the look of a Mexican fiesta.
Established in 2014, Kinjiro is an Asian restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine. Owned by Ninomiya Kinjiro, the place is known for it's hand crafted beer and sake, with an exotic range of food. Some of it's special include Kinjiro Ceviche, Mizuna & Daikon Salad, Wasabi Potato Salad, Chilled Battered Smelt, Fried Yearling Oysters, Kinjiro Bone Marrow Dengaku, Wild Black Cod, Manila Clam & Shiso Pasta, Pickled Plum Ochazuke and lots more. This place can be a tad bit expensive, but you will know where your money has gone. Reservations are essential as it gets packed in the evenings.