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Upscale Restaurants in Los Angeles
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A.O.C 
Since it opened in 2002, this restaurant and wine bar has revolutionized... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Mediterranean |
West Hollywood
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Ammo
This hip canteen proves that the designers and photographers... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ American |
Hollywood
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Anaheim White House
Several small dining rooms are set with crisp linens and candles... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.6/5 |
$$$-$$$$ Italian |
Disneyland Resort
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Angelini Osteria
You might not guess it from the modest, rather congested dining... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5 |
$$$ Italian |
West Hollywood
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Anisette Brasserie
Parisian-born chef Alain Giraud, famous for some of L.A.'s most... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5 |
$$-$$$ French |
Santa Monica
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Asanebo
Don't let its nondescript minimal location deter you: Asanebo... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.8/5 |
$$$-$$$$ Japanese |
Studio City
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The Bazaar by José Andrés
Celebrity Spanish chef José Andrés conquers L.A... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Spanish |
Beverly Hills
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Beau Rivage
One of the few Malibu restaurants with a view of the beach and... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Mediterranean |
Malibu
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Bistro 45
One of Pasadena's most stylish and sophisticated dining spots... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ French |
Pasadena Area
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BLD
Chef Neal Fraser leaves his high-end cuisine behind at Grace... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ American |
West Hollywood
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BOA Steakhouse
This is not your father's steak house; businesspeople and somber... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 2.0/5 |
$$$-$$$$ Steak |
Santa Monica
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Border Grill
Massive, colorful murals—a bit primeval—are a perfect... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.6/5 |
$$-$$$ Mexican |
Santa Monica
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Briganti
Part of a wave of new dining spots shaking up sleepy South Pas... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Italian |
South Pasadena
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Ca' Brea
Starters steal the show at this reliable spot—try baked... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5 |
$$-$$$ Italian |
West Hollywood
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Campanile
Chef-owner Mark Peel has mastered the mix of robust Mediterranean... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 2.6/5 |
$$$-$$$$ Mediterranean |
West Hollywood
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Carousel
One of L.A.'s flashiest Middle Eastern restaurants, Carousel... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Middle Eastern |
Glendale
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Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar
Famed chef Joachim Splichal takes a more casual approach at this... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Mediterranean |
Disneyland Resort
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Chinois on Main
A once-revolutionary outpost in Wolfgang Puck's repertoire, this... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Asian |
Santa Monica
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Cicada
Certainly one of the most romantic and architecturally dramatic... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5 |
$$$-$$$$ Italian |
Downtown Los Angeles
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Ciudad
The sunny interior here, with its bold, vaguely primeval murals... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.8/5 |
$$$ Latin American |
Downtown Los Angeles
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Cobras & Matadors
A bustling storefront spot whose cramped tables and long bar... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Spanish |
West Hollywood
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Comme Ça
This brasserie from Sona chef David Myers, with polished service... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$ French |
West Hollywood
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Craft Los Angeles
Prominent New York chef Tom Colicchio (star judge of TV's Top... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ New American |
Century City
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Crustacean
A perennially hot scene, this head-turning venue of San Francisco's... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Vietnamese |
Beverly Hills
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Cucina Paradiso
With its linen-draped tables, attentive service, and marble-topped... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Italian |
West Los Angeles
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Dakota
After years of neglect, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel got a face-lift... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Steak |
Hollywood
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Derek's Bistro
Complete with a romantic fireplace and a tranquil patio, this... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ New American |
Pasadena Area
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Drago
Native Sicilian Celestino Drago's home-style fare is carefully... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Italian |
Santa Monica
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Encounter
If you're flying to L.A., you can begin or end your trip with... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5 |
$$-$$$ New American |
Los Angeles International Airport
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Engine Co. No. 28
A lovingly restored 1912 fire station, where everything—even... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ American |
Downtown Los Angeles
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Enoteca Drago
High-flying Sicilian chef Celestino Drago scores with this sleek... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Italian |
Beverly Hills
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The Foundry
Ex-Patina chef Eric Greenspan is a bear of a young man whose... Be the first to write a review |
$$$ New American |
West Hollywood
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Fraîche
Further fueling the transformation of unglamorous Culver City... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Mediterranean |
Culver City
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Gladstone's Malibu
Gladstone's is one of the most popular restaurants along the... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 2.8/5 |
$$$ Seafood |
Pacific Palisades
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Grace
Chef/owner Neal Fraser offers a modern American cuisine with... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ New American |
West Hollywood
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The Grill on the Alley
Beverly Hills restaurants can take you many places, from Provence... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ American |
Beverly Hills
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Gyenari
Korean cuisine is emerging from L.A.'s Koreatown to the delight... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$$ Korean |
Culver City
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Hatfield's
The true spirit of California cuisine is celebrated in this spare... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ New American |
West Hollywood
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Hokusai
The superb, artfully crafted sushi (served with a house-blended... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Japanese |
Beverly Hills
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James' Beach
With a menu that's more old-school than those at its neighbors... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ American |
Venice
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Jar
A contemporary glaze of style layered over a retro, woodsy warmth... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ American |
West Hollywood
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JiRaffe
The two-story California bistro with ceiling-high windows and... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5 |
$$$-$$$$ New American |
Santa Monica
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Joe's Restaurant
In what was originally a turn-of-the-20th-century beach house... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$ American |
Venice
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Josie
Done in understated taupe hues with generously spaced tables... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ American |
Santa Monica
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Kate Mantilini
Casual but cool, this is a good place to remember for breakfast... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ American |
Beverly Hills
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Katsuya
Katsuya indulges Angelenos' sushi bars mania, catering to a beautiful... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Japanese |
Brentwood
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Kiriko
Here in "Little Tokyo West," this understated restaurant with... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Japanese |
West Los Angeles
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Koi
Celebs and trendoids vastly outnumber sushi purists here. The... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Japanese |
West Hollywood
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La Cachette
Owner-chef Jean-François Meteigner, regarded as one of... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ French |
Century City
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Lilly's French Café & Bar
Forget haute cuisine—Lilly's celebrates the robust flavors... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ French |
Venice
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The Lobster
Anchoring the beach end of the festive Santa Monica Pier, the... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5 |
$$-$$$ Seafood |
Santa Monica
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Lucques
Formerly silent-film star Harold Lloyd's carriage house, this... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ New American |
West Hollywood
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Matsuhisa
Freshness and innovation are the hallmarks of this flagship restaurant... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Japanese |
Beverly Hills
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Mimosa
If you're craving a perfect Provençal meal, turn to chef... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ French |
West Hollywood
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Mori Sushi
Only a small fish logo identifies the facade of this restaurant... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Japanese |
West Los Angeles
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Morton's
This upscale steak-house chain is a block from the convention... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Continental |
Disneyland Resort
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Mr. Stox
Intimate booths and linen tablecloths create a sophisticated... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.8/5 |
$$-$$$$ American |
Disneyland Resort
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Musso & Frank Grill
Liver and onions, lamb chops, goulash, shrimp Louis salad, gruff... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ American |
Hollywood
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Napa Rose
In sync with its host hotel, Disney's Grand Californian, this... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5 |
$$$-$$$$ American |
Disneyland Resort
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Nick & Stef's Steakhouse
The contemporary beef palace of restaurateurs Joachim and Christine... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Steak |
Downtown Los Angeles
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Nobu Malibu
At famous chef-restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa's coastal outpost... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Japanese |
Malibu
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Ocean Avenue Seafood
Operating since 1946, this cavernous restaurant isn't right on... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.0/5 |
$$$-$$$$ Seafood |
Santa Monica
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Ocean Star
Reminiscent of Hong Kong's dim sum palaces, this stronghold of... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Chinese |
Monterey Park
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Osteria Mozza
Born from the immensely popular collaboration between celebrated... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Italian |
Hollywood
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The Palm
All the New York elements are present at this West Coast replay... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Steak |
West Hollywood
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Parkway Grill
This ever-popular, influential restaurant (once referred to as... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Eclectic |
Pasadena Area
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Pecorino
San Vicente Boulevard is lined with trendy trattorias, but Pecorino... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Italian |
Brentwood
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Pinot Bistro
This was the first—and possibly still the best—of... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ French |
Studio City
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Shiro
Chef Hideo Yamashiro made quite a splash when he first began... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Asian |
South Pasadena
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Smitty's Grill
Straightforward American fare is what Smitty's is all about... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ American |
Pasadena Area
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Sofi
Hidden from bustling, increasing hip 3rd Street, this friendly... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Greek |
West Hollywood
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Tanzore
The design and menu of a venerable traditional Indian restaurant... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Indian |
Beverly Hills
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Tra di Noi
The name means "among us," and Malibu natives are trying to keep... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Italian |
Malibu
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Trattoria Tre Venezie
Much more than a neighborhood trattoria, this unexpected ristorante... Be the first to write a review |
$$$ Italian |
Pasadena Area
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Traxx
Hidden inside historic Union Station, this intimate restaurant... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$ American |
Downtown Los Angeles
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Typhoon
Owner Brian Vidor, who traveled the world as a rock musician... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Asian |
Santa Monica
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Valentino
Renowned as one of the country's top Italian restaurants, Valentino... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Italian |
Santa Monica
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vermont
This stylish eatery kicked off a renaissance on its colorful... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ New American |
Los Feliz
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Vincenti
A big exhibition kitchen with a mammoth, revolving rotisserie... Be the first to write a review |
$$-$$$ Italian |
Brentwood
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Wa Sushi & Bistro
Founded by three alums from trendsetting Matsuhisa, Wa offers... Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Japanese |
West Hollywood
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Water Grill
There's a bustling, enticing rhythm here as platters of glistening... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ Seafood |
Downtown Los Angeles
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Wilshire
The woodsy patio at Wilshire is one of the most coveted spaces... | Reserve Online Be the first to write a review |
$$$-$$$$ New American |
Santa Monica
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Yujean Kang's Gourmet Chinese Cuisine
Forget any and all preconceived notions of what Chinese food... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5 |
$$-$$$ Chinese |
Pasadena Area
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Zucca
Here superchef-restaurateur Joachim Splichal turns his attention... | Reserve Online Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.2/5 |
$$-$$$ Italian |
Downtown Los Angeles
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