Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Mid-Wilshire

I'd long wanted to dine at Musso & Frank Grill and finally had my chance tonight. It's an L.A. classic that's turned out elegant comfort food and delectable martinis for 105 years. My husband and I were not disappointed: the restaurant's storied history, ambience, food, and service all combined to make a memorable dining experience. We started with cocktails (a St. George Terroir martini for me, a Fern Dell for him), the baked escargot, and the wedge salad — all delicious (I especially enjoyed the house-made bleu cheese dressing that came with the salad). For our mains, my husband ordered the Saturday special: Braised Short Ribs of Beef with vegetables (diced carrots — too many, he thought — and peas) and mashed potatoes. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and so flavorful! I had the NY Strip, cooked medium rare, and it was perfectly prepared. We shared the baby broccolini, which was grilled and had a wonderful char. Our waiter Leonardo brought us a brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a candle, as we were celebrating my husband's birthday. Service was thoughtful, courteous, and efficient. We had a delightful experience and look forward to our next opportunity to dine at Musso & Frank!

Went here on a first date and was not disappointed! The ambience is very cool, the food was amazing, presentation was on point, and the service was exceptional.  Was there on a Friday night when they have a DJ spinning, all in all added up to a very hip new location I would be happy to visit again. 

It was so much fun and the food was amazing. It was my birthday so we had a larger party and the service was awesome. We had everything from the pizza to the petite filet and just Yum. Big shout out to the Brussel sprouts. They gave me a bread pudding with a candle in it for my bday

My experience at Providence was truly exceptional. What I value most in fine dining is outstanding service, and Providence exceeded all expectations. The staff was remarkably attentive, warm, and gracious, ensuring every detail was thoughtfully addressed. The cuisine was exquisite, with each dish served at a perfectly timed pace, enhancing the overall dining experience. It was a flawless evening that exemplified the art of hospitality.

Excellent but too expensive. There are other great steaks available in town for half as much per person. Bread shouldn’t be $18 for 1/4 loaf of sourdough.