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Gjelina
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(2,381)Venice - 2
Castaway - Burbank
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.5(11,422)Burbank - 3
Bacari Silverlake
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(4,123)Silver Lake - 4
Élephante Santa Monica
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(1,525)Santa Monica - 5
Perch LA
Price: Expensive•French American•4.6(11,921)Downtown
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STK - Los Angeles
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.3(2,635)Westwood - 2
NIKU X
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(358)Downtown - 3
Bestia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(8,393)Downtown - 4
Somerville
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(197)Culver City - 5
71Above
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(6,000)Downtown
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Meteora
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(1,150)Hollywood - 2
The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(2,951)Beverly Hills - 3
Providence
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.9(4,408)Hollywood - 4
LAVO Los Angeles
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(1,515)West Hollywood - 5
The Little Door
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French•4.7(3,054)West Hollywood
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- OTOpenTable DinerLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 1 day ago10/10 no notes. Fantastic, everyone was amazing and the food and drinks were fantastic.More infoBestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.8
- FMFrauleinMVIPLos Angeles •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoIncredibly delicious and creative dishes!!! Esp love the hummus with duck, fried artichoke, trout and dorade. A little noisy for conversation. Very busy.More infoBavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerVancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThis is a vibey spot with great music selection and exceptional service. Really enjoyed the drinks and food, but the environment and the staff made the dinner extra special.More infoPerch LAPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 6, 2025Emma was incredible! We let her make our selections and it was fabulous!More infoGirl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.7
- AAnthonyOrange County •16 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 30, 2024Had breakfast buffet before USC football game. Location to campus, hotel and stadium are excellent. Staff was very friendly and food selection were outstanding! Would definitely dine there on other occasions.More infoMcKay'sPrice: Moderate• All you can eat/Buffet• Downtown•3.8
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