Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Los Angeles

OpenTable

Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Los Angeles? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Woods West Hollywood

4.8

4.8 (16)

$50 and over

Lounge

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Pristine cannabis-friendly cabanas/event space available for rent at the WOODS in the heart of West Hollywood. A neighboring bar, Holy Water, sits just next door.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Oct 12, 2024

Treehouse and service was excellent….Had a great time

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Living Room - Weekday

North Italia - Cerritos

4.4

4.4 (47)

$30 and under

Italian

Cerritos

About the restaurant

Using only the season’s best ingredients, our chefs create a variety of modern Italian dishes including pastas made from scratch daily, hand-tossed pizzas like the classic Margherita but make it Tie Dye, and savory lunch and dinner entrees like Pork Milanese, Tortelloni al Pomodoro, and Braised Short Rib Lumache that deliver flavors that go above and beyond the expected as well as a full-bodied wine and beer list accompanied by an array of handcrafted cocktails including a Sicilian Margarita and the Pomegranate Mule. For more information, visit northitalia.com.

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Joeyvip

Dined 4 days ago

Service was amazing. Our main server was charismatic, efficient and so funny. A manager stopped by and asked if she could do anything for our children, and I asked for crayons. They unfortunately did not have any yet as they just opened, but she brought over an etch a sketch and a doodle pad. My 4 year old was over the moon! The food was impeccable as usual, but the service at this location will keep me coming back here !

Irie Restaurant & Lounge

4.9

4.9 (103)

$31 to $50

Californian

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Irie Lounge and Restaurant offers guests the full sensory experience combining cannabis and California comfort food with a southern twist. Irie brings all of the farm/farmer's market to table freshness, but with the tanginess and smoked dishes that southern food is celebrated for. Whether consuming cannabis or not, our black-eyed pea hummus, dandelion Caesar salads, and dry-aged New York strip with charred treviso are dishes guests are celebrating us for.

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Jack

Dined on Nov 15, 2024

I had a great time at Irie Restaurant & Lounge, West Hollywood’s gem of a cannabis café! The service was attentive, and the food was delicious, with plenty of plant-based options to choose from. That said, it would be even better with a bit more effort in offering a plant-based protein—just a little tweak to make the menu even more inclusive. The cannabis offerings were absolutely superb—great quality and variety. The dual-server system (one for food and drink, and another for cannabis) makes regulatory sense, but it can feel a bit confusing for first-time visitors trying to navigate all their options. Streamlining that process could elevate the overall experience from great to phenomenal. That said, Irie’s vibe, service, and offerings have already won me over. I plan to make regular visits! Highly recommend this wonderful spot for a unique and enjoyable dining and cannabis experience.

The Studio Cannabis Lounge at The Artist Tree

4.8

4.8 (326)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Finally, your kind of joint. The Studio Lounge by The Artist Tree is LA's top licensed cannabis consumption lounge and event venue. We offer a relaxing, upscale environment for cannabis consumption with over 700 items available to purchase consume onsite - from flower and prerolls, to edibles, concentrates and vapes. We also offer a rotating menu of handcrafted cannabis-infused cocktails. Lounge in our indoor seating area or chill on the patio.

Hungry? We've got you covered. We are partnered with a couple local restaurants in the area. There will be QR codes on your table for convenient ordering.

That's not all! Experience cannabis reimagined with our comedy nights, drag shows, sound, art classes and more. Find out more about at The Studio Lounge on our website.

Must be 21 years of age or older for entry.

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Megan

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Absolutely love this place. Staff is always amazing! The pizza is delicious and they offer gluten free!

Via Veneto

4.9

4.9 (1071)

$50 and over

Italian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

An authentic, Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Santa Monica, VIA VENETO fuses organic, locally grown & sourced ingredients with the delicious, traditional flavors of Italy.

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Joycevip

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Always a pleasure to dine at Via Veneto. The food is outstanding! We had the veal chop as our main course and in my opinion it is one of the best in the world! And yes, I have tried them all over the world! That having been said, the best part of Via Veneto is the gracious way that they make you feel so special when you dine there. It’s as if they’ve waiting all day for you to arrive.

Back on the Beach

4.9

4.9 (178)

$30 and under

American

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Back on the Beach Café is situated along a wide, sandy white beach that offers jaw-dropping views of the ocean waves, the pier, the mountain range and of course, Catalina Island. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which allows you to enjoy the sea-salt air and sandy toes while you dine.

The café takes reservations for 2-12 guest. Reservations are available one month in advance. To accommodate our reservations in a timely and orderly manner, the café has carefully designed time frames in which to dine. The café designates 25% of the restaurant for reservations, 75% is available for walkup service.

For reservations of 12 or more guest, please contact the restaurant directly. We don't take multiple group reservations. Please note that large group reservations requires a customizable menu. We only seat complete parties.

In consideration of all guest, we kindly remind you that tables are reserved for 1.5 hours.
We take a maximum of two credit cards payment per table.

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Phyllisvip

Dined on Nov 19, 2024

Always love Back at the Beach. A beautiful setting. Excellent food. Pleasant staff.

401K Food and Wine

4.9

4.9 (387)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Venice

About the restaurant

Welcome to 401K Food and Wine, an all gluten free eatery and wine bar by the creators of Sinners & Saints Desserts!

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David

Dined on Nov 10, 2024

Cute little restaurant with a great partially covered patio in back. Amazing gluten free food, wide selection of wines from bargain to opulent, great service and fun music.

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Blind Tasting Wine Bingo

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Wine Time at 401K Wine Bar

Verse

4.8

4.8 (1380)

$50 and over

American

Toluca Lake

About the restaurant

Romanticizing the term Angeleno Cuisine- With Chef Oscar at the culinary helm, we bring together the best flavors from around the world to create that eclectic premium experience. Through constant discovery, Chef has crafted true harmony through fresh hand-picked ingredients that serve as stand-alone pieces of our identity.

Unparalleled sound- Under the guidance of grammy-winning mixer Manny Marroquin, Verse Los Angeles enlisted the best in the industry to provide a dining experience like none other. Through 11 subwoofers and 52 total speakers, guests are treated to a fully immersive environment that blends perfect acoustics, enabling private conversation while enjoying live performances.

Libations- Catering to only the most discerning customers Verse's goal is to lead you down a path of discovery and inspiration through carefully balanced yet whimsical cocktails, a refined and thoughtful wine selection, and beers you’ve grown to trust.

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Jessvip

Dined 6 days ago

This place is amazing. Would recommend to anyone! The sound in the space is unreal

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Queensview Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1691)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Queensview Steakhouse, located on the third floor of Parkers' Lighthouse, is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-10 p.m.

The Queensview Steakhouse serves upscale Southern California cuisine and features Prime steaks, chops, lobster, and fresh grilled seafood.

Listen to the sounds of local jazz artists --nightly-- This venue offers a 360 degree view and is arguably one of the most romantic rooms in Southern California.

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Dianavip

Dined 1 day ago

We celebrated our anniversary here & it was wonderful! Loved the cocktails (& bartender, Tim) & food. It was the perfect place for something special. Great view, great ambiance (small jazz band), just great all around.

USC University Club

4.6

4.6 (102)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

The University Club Restaurant is an elegant space to host work meetings or enjoy a gracious setting with friends. Our menu changes seasonally and reflects the best of local produce.

Reservations are recommended. Our dress code is Business Casual.

For reservations, call (213) 740-2030

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Melodyvip

Dined 2 days ago

Great place to have your pre game meal and then walk to the Coliseum. Buffet has a variety of food and it’s all delicious.

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