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1. Catch LA
4.7
Exceptional(10188)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Hollywood
Booked 157 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.
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2. LAVO Los Angeles
4.6
Exceptional(1433)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Hollywood
Booked 70 times today
LAVO Los Angeles is a 250-seat coastal Italian restaurant designed for an unparalleled, year-round alfresco dining experience. The restaurant offers an elevated indoor and outdoor dining experience while boasting a spacious sun-drenched dining room with a retractable roof, operable windows, and luxurious Italian furnishings throughout.The kitchen is helmed by Chef Ralph Scamardella, whose menu balances dishes inspired by coastal southern Italy and influenced by Southern California produce while paying homage to LAVO’s signature Italian classics and his Italian-American background.The beverage program features dramatic iterations on the classics alongside bold signature drinks. LAVO’s robust wine program complements the restaurant’s Italian inspiration and West Coast locale, featuring a vast selection of Old-World wines, as well as wines from California’s iconic regions.
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3. The Tower Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1975)
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.
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4. Craig's
4.7
Exceptional(996)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 55 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.
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5. Cecconi's West Hollywood
4.7
Exceptional(4916)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Hollywood
Booked 83 times today
Cecconi’s is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open for brunch, and dinner, seven days a week. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. Cecconi’s serves hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using the finest ingredients. In addition to the flagship restaurant in Mayfair, London, Cecconi’s has outposts in Los Angeles, Miami, Istanbul, Berlin, Barcelona and Brooklyn.As a courtesy to other guests, we do not accept any animals.Except for any ADA approved animal that is individually trained to do or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.
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6. Catch Steak LA
4.6
Exceptional(975)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Hollywood
Booked 18 times today
At the iconic corner of La Cienega and Melrose Place, Catch Steak LA combines the authority of a classic steakhouse with the energetic vibe of a Catch Hospitality Group property. The warm, intimate restaurant with rich wood and garden-like spaces is spread throughout two levels and, soon, an outdoor patio with a retractable rooftop. The menu features a curated collection of the world's best cuts and Catch-style dishes for a more approachable steakhouse experience.
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7. Il Pastaio
4.6
Exceptional(2081)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Beverly Hills
Booked 119 times today
Gourmet Magazine calls il Pastaio "a taste of heaven," and says "the cooks in il Pastaio's kitchen have angel's hands". Los Angeles Magazine critics choice ranked it "one of the top ten new restaurants". It's no wonder this friendly neighborhood trattoria has been a favorite meeting place, satisfying locals and visiting customers with its mouthwatering pasta since opening in 1994.
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8. State Social House
4.5
Awesome(165)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • West Hollywood
Booked 5 times today
We offer savory American Pub Bites with flavors from the farms of California to the Far East and Europe. At each of our four bars, we offer 20 beers on tap, an elegant selection of boutique wines and a unique seasonal cocktails menu. We offer The Tortugo Lounge next door where you can sit back and enjoy a fine cigar. We have TVs throughout the first floor and The Tortugo Lounge here you can watch all major sporting events. And for those who enjoy live music and a more intimate setting, we offer The Attic upstairs.
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9. Drake's Hollywood
4.4
Awesome(120)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Hollywood
Booked 15 times today
Drake's is a swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant with sophisticated cocktails at a large, circular bar.We accept reservations 7 days in advance. Reservations open up at 9 am. For groups of 8 or more, please call the restaurant. Reservations are strongly encouraged as we have limited walk-in availability.Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice for any adjustments. No-show reservations will incur a fee of $50 per guest.We do not seat incomplete parties. To ensure that all parties are seated punctually and with ample time to enjoy their experience, a time limit is enforced: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 22 hours for parties of 3 to 4 2 hours 15 minutes for parties of 5 to 8Valet is available.A 5% surcharge will be added to each guest check. This charge is for the benefit of Drake’s employees. In support of this initiative, the entirety of this charge is retained by Drake’s.
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10. Restaurant at the Getty Center
4.7
Exceptional(4709)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • West Los Angeles
Booked 17 times today
Thank you for choosing The Restaurant at the Getty! We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Due to high command, Requests for window seating are not guaranteed. If there are more than 4 guests in your party, please contact The Restaurant directly for reservations. Duplicate reservations are subject to cancellation. Admission to the Getty Center now requires a free timed-entry reservation for each person in your party over the age of two. Reserve your entry time using the special access link below. https://bit.ly/3yLiUj5

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  • Liana
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    LAVO is one of the best restaurants you can dine at. It is truly the only place where I can say price matches what they have to offer. It is the only place in LA that is consistently good. Spicy calbrese pizza 12/10. Lobster pasta 12/10. Steak 12/10. Can not get enough! MUST VISIT
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    LAVO Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Hollywood
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    4.6
  • Rachelvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wonderful dining experience. Good was absolutely delicious, drinks were amazing, service was excellent. Everyone was so kind and wonderful even the valet parking guys gave us bags of cookies and the security guard took our photos. Thank you for the wonderful evening! Will definitely be back❤️❤️
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    Craig'sPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• West Hollywood
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    4.7
  • Katherinevip
    Houston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We expected a special experience at the Tower Bar Restaurant this week, but we were pleasantly surprised by how much better it was than expected! The atmosphere was timeless and chic, the food was exceptional, and the service was beyond compare. It started at the front desk and was superb throughout our meal. We were never rushed, and were able to enjoy a long and relaxing brunch with multiple courses. The price was more reasonable than expected. And Angel our server was a true brand ambassador … he was knowledgeable, kind, entertaining, and made us want to not only return to the restaurant, but stay at the hotel the next time that we are in town. Thanks so much for a superb dining experience for the whole family. We can’t wait to come back again.
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    The Tower BarPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• West Hollywood
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    4.7
  • Gisela
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our thanksgiving meal and service was amazing, John was our server and had the best hospitality that we have seen in awhile. We will definitely be back soon.
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    Cecconi's West HollywoodPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Hollywood
    •
    4.7
  • Dakota
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The seating experience was great! Were brought to the bar for a drink and then our table, staff was very nice. The food was great, but our server was not very friendly. Seating was fast and course timing was perfect. Would recommend!
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    Catch LAPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Hollywood
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    4.7

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