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4.8
Exceptional(4994)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Downtown
Booked 136 times today
A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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4.7
Exceptional(8288)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 169 times today
A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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4.4
Awesome(266)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 57 times today
NIKU X offers an unlimited Fresh A5 Wagyu and Luxury Seafood Buffet dining experience, located in the heart if Downtown Los Angeles. We have two dining styles that include our Self-Service $99/$109 and Full-Service $139/$149 experiences. Both feature fresh sushi, A5 Wagyu steaks, king crab and more. The Self-Service Menu is available at $99 Monday-Thursday and $109 Friday-Sunday. The Full-Service Menu is available at $139 Monday-Thursday and $149 Friday-Sunday.
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4.6
Exceptional(11831)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Downtown
Booked 220 times today
Check-in is at the 15th Floor Host Stand*Outdoor seating is not guaranteed. *Large Party Tables 7 to 12 Guests are Inside Only Tables*All walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with valid ID.*Table reservations are limited to 90 minutes for parties of 2*Our dress code is Upscale Casual preferred.Proper attire is required. Presentable shirts, jeans or shorts are acceptable.The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 7 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.
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4.6
Exceptional(5889)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 77 times today
71Above is a highly recommended date night spot. It offers breathtaking ocean views from Malibu to Laguna Hills and a Prix-Fixe menu for dinner only. Reviewers consistently mention the 'romantic and intimate' ambiance, 'top notch' service, and 'exquisite' food. The restaurant is also known for its 'unbelievable' experience, 'phenomenal' gastronomy, and 'spectacular' views, making it the perfect place to celebrate special occasions or simply enjoy a fancy date night.
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4.7
Exceptional(71)
Price: Expensive
• American • Culver City
Booked 45 times today
Intentionally located along the Slauson Corridor in Historic View Park-Windsor Hills, Somerville is an ode to the past, a toast to the present, and celebration of the progress in between. We are a progressive American dining experience that highlights contemporary cuisine while honoring the rich roots of South Central Los Angeles. Each dish captures the bold and savory essence of California, blending traditional influences with modern techniques to elevate every bite.Designed as an inviting space for locals, travelers, and culinary enthusiasts alike, Somerville cultivates community in a timeless setting, featuring a thoughtfully curated wine selection, skillfully crafted cocktails, and live entertainment -- creating the perfect backdrop for conversation and connection.
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4.5
Awesome(191)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • Arts District
Booked 69 times today
A French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. Reservations are always recommended, but we are often able to accommodate walk-ins as well. While we love dogs, we can only accept trained service animals (not emotional support animals) both in our dining room as well as on our outdoor patio. We appreciate your understanding.
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4.7
Exceptional(4076)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 110 times today
Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!
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4.8
Exceptional(899)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Mid-City
Booked 68 times today
BREAKING THE MEDITERRANEAN MOLD. CENTO RESTAURANT IS INSPIRED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN AND LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES.
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3.9
Excellent(290)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Located on the 34th floor of the recently debuted AC Hotel Downtown LA, La Lo La Rooftop, is an ethereal, sophisticated oasis high above the heart of DTLA. Spanning almost 4,000 sq.ft, the expansive wraparound rooftop, designed by award-winning design studio Yabu Pushelberg, provides an intimate setting for visitors and locals. Guests are invited to enjoy specialty cocktails, Spanish-style tapas, and a rotating program of live music and DJs — all with commanding 270 degree views of the city. Please call 213-789-7650 ext 8650 with any questions.
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  • Steve
    New York City •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Outstanding food and ambience! Our server Brian L was amazing. He made our evening even more special!
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    71AbovePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
    4.6
  • Wendy
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Rately do I post a glowing review of restaurants, but @nikuxla will be getting one. From host, server (thank you, Wilson), to details: A+ King crab 🦀 legs were so fresh, that when you pulled the shell from on end, the crab meat slides off the shell of the other. We were most impressed by the Wagyu Udon, which had the exact Al Dente texture and taste, with the coated level of wagyu meat sauce around the veggies, noodles, and overall. Serving was correct for 2 people per order. Would have loved to have tried the fresh scallops (which were not available upon our visit). But the lobsters were adequate to adjust our attention, along with the King crab and Snow crab legs. Sashimi was constantly being topped off, and the ponzu and soy were good quality. The toro and hamachi were good quality cuts, and not veiny. Wagyu Japan and American options were a variety of 5 different choices. We were impressed with the quality. We also tried the Chilean sea bass (not hugely impressed), the Miso Corn (very good), Wagyu Black Pepper Don (average), but our Lamb Lollipop Katsu was our chef cooked favorite. Wilson was excellent. He provided us with a special cheesecake that was not available to the public, and we will definitely return for this reason. Thank you. Overall for the $99 price tag, we would consider returning. Our experience was the day before Xmas. I specifically requested a table with a grill, and was provided exactly the table. Would not ask for more. We will return. Thank you again.
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    NIKU XPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
    4.4
  • RobertVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •49 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    It was a great value for an oit of towns visitors. Live music, lively, energetic and cozy fireplace. Beautiful views of 280 degrees of LADT. Friendly staffs from greeting, hostess and … We’ll be back.
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    Perch LAPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown
    4.6
  • Jazmin
    Dallas - Fort Worth •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Yeah…please don’t let the rumors cause you to miss out on this place. The entire experience was AMAZING! Starting with the Parker rolls js the one thing you should guarantee, I’ll be thinking about them for weeks. We ordered the salmon, rolls, Brussels sprouts, burger, truffle fries and TWO orders of the Chicken and caviar. Also had their take on the old fashioned and a Paloma. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly and the icing on the cake was the conversation with their customer experience manager. She solidified the visit for us and I cannot wait to go back!
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    SomervillePrice: Expensive• American• Culver City
    4.7
  • John Paul
    San Diego •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 12, 2024
    Really great ambiance! Nothing else quite like it in LA
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    Bonavista Revolving Lounge at The Westin Bonaventure HotelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
    4.4
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