Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Universal City

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1. Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

4.3

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Universal City

Booked 81 times today

Los Angeles’ ultimate seafood & prime rib buffet featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world. Enjoy all you can eat king crab legs, steamed lobster, oysters, shrimp, roasted duck, prime rib, filet, sushi, and bottomless beer/wine sips!

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2. Musso & Frank Grill

4.8

Exceptional(11175)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hollywood

Booked 109 times today

Welcome to The Musso & Frank Grill where we provide an authentic Old Hollywood dining experience one would have received in the early decades of last century. We welcome you to Old Hollywood!

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3. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(4112)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Hollywood

Booked 94 times today

TAO Los Angeles is a dynamic two-level space, complete with two private dining rooms, outdoor patio, lounge with large bar. and main dining room anchored by our 16 foot Quan Yin statue.

4. The Front Yard

4.7

Exceptional(5499)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Studio City

The Front Yard at The Garland in North Hollywood fully encapsulates guests in an authentic Southern California dining experience. Our thoughtfully crafted menu celebrates the Los Angeles food scene. Upscale décor, stunning outdoor patio, hip bar serving “modern classic” cocktails, and a lively ambiance combined with the genuine warmth of dining at a close friend’s home creates a social atmosphere.

5. Craig's

4.7

Exceptional(995)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 50 times today

Reservations accepted two weeks in advance.Serving American fare from upscale comfort food to vegan specialities in the heart of the West Hollywood Design district. Craig's offers covered and heating patio seating, indoor and bar seating. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins accepted and our bar features our full dinner menu.

6. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1966)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 61 times today

The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel debuted a new look in May of 2018, featuring a refreshed outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. The Tower Bar Restaurant has split views of the city from either side of the lobby. It offers a swank lounge, bar and an al fresco dining experience. Custom made banquettes line the windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline. Art deco design influences include walnut with gold inlay trim in a subtle, muted color scheme. The delectable menu features California Bistro with Italian fare. A dress code is enforced, please call for information.We are now open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is offered six nights a week, Monday-Saturday. We are unable to guarantee a seating preference of indoors or outdoors. We recommend a sweater or light coat during the evenings.Shorts, baseball caps, sweats, sandals, tank tops, phone calls, computers and photos are not permitted.

7. Catch LA

4.7

Exceptional(10180)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Hollywood

Booked 114 times today

Perched above the dynamic streets of the West Hollywood Design District on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente, Catch LA features modern renditions of classic dishes served in a streaming, shareable style of dining. The retractable rooftop haven marries simple yet elegant, seafood, sushi, and steak with excellent service and a lively atmosphere complete with a unique, open-air dining room and breathtaking views of Downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills. The menu features signature dishes including the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, A5 Japanese Wagyu on a hot rock, Mushroom Spaghetti, and Cantonese Lobster.

8. Nobu Los Angeles

4.5

Awesome(3535)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • West Hollywood

Booked 73 times today

Nobu Los Angeles is a renowned, upscale Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant located in the heart of West Hollywood. As part of the globally celebrated Nobu restaurant chain, it blends traditional Japanese flavors with bold, innovative Peruvian influences, a signature style crafted by world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The ambiance is sleek and modern, with warm wood tones and a minimalist aesthetic that exudes sophistication and elegance. Known for its impeccable service and celebrity clientele, Nobu Los Angeles offers an extensive menu featuring fresh sushi, sashimi, and signature dishes like Black Cod with Miso and Yellowtail Jalapeño. Its chic bar serves a curated selection of cocktails, sake, and wines, making it a favorite for high-end dining and special occasions. With its combination of exceptional cuisine, stylish setting, and an A-list atmosphere, Nobu Los Angeles is a premier destination for both food lovers and trendsetters alike.

9. ADKT LA

4.6

Exceptional(166)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 8 times today

Get ready to be ADKT’d to our exceptional food and drinks. ADKT is a restaurant and bar in the heart of West Hollywood. We believe in serving the highest-quality food and drinks to our guests, showcasing French dishes infused with the vibrancy of Japanese cuisine. Our concept is designed to captivate your palate and keep you coming back for more, from special events to birthdays, anniversaries, and romantic date nights. Get ready for an unforgettable experience.

10. chi SPACCA

4.8

Exceptional(1394)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 17 times today

Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

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Bavet
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was spot on & very well decorated. The patio area is to die for!!!! Service was fair but for the spot I expected a lil better service. We waited quite awhile for the server to come around so we can ask for the check & to go boxes.
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The Front YardPrice: Moderate• Californian• Studio City
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4.7
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Arthur
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience. Food was excellent and staff were outstanding.
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Craig'sPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• West Hollywood
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4.7
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Margo
Los Angeles •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and ambiance at M&F outstanding as ever. (I do wish they'd heat the bread, tho.) But this trip they outdid themselves in service. My dear companion now uses a cane and walks quite slowly. The valet noticed and actually drove him around to the front door where I met them having come down the stairs and secured our reservation. On leaving a member of wait staff lead him out a side door to the curb while I brought the car around. They made the night of my dear's birthday even more wonderful than just the dinner. This is old style service, above and beyond. Three cheers for Musso & Franks.
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Musso & Frank GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hollywood
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4.8
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Craig
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The ambiance of the restaurant was great, food was amazing wish they gave you a little more tho for the price , waiter was great too
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TAO Asian Bistro - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Asian• Hollywood
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4.6
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Charlesvip
Los Angeles •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
All of the selections are excellent the best Buffet in Los Angeles by far!!!
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Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Universal City
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4.3

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196 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

2. Musso & Frank Grill

3. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

4. The Front Yard

5. Craig's

6. The Tower Bar

7. Catch LA

8. Nobu Los Angeles

9. ADKT LA

10. chi SPACCA

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