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1. FIVE on the Hill

4.1

Excellent(996)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Studio City

Booked 37 times today

An elevated bar experience offering handcrafted cocktails, shared plates, and views overlooking the Hollywood Hills.

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2. Firefly - Studio City

4.7

Exceptional(4182)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Studio City

Booked 57 times today

An enchanting and romantic covered outdoor patio that offers a unique dining experience, complete with outdoor fireplaces and hillside views in the heart of Studio City. We offer small and large plates featuring Modern American and Mediterranean influenced dishes by Chef Viet Pham. We offer handcrafted cocktails, delicious wines, and hand selected beers. We have two beautiful outdoor patios, a library lounge and bar area.

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3. The Front Yard

4.7

Exceptional(5594)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Studio City

Booked 83 times today

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.

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4. Musso & Frank Grill

4.8

Exceptional(11374)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hollywood

Booked 140 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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5. Antico Nuovo

4.7

Exceptional(912)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 31 times today

Antico Nuovo is a restaurant nestled in "East Larchmont Village" that draws inspiration from the Italian countryside. The menu features Chef Chad Colby's ode to Italian ancient tradition and technique with hand-made pasta, wood-fired meats, vegetables, and fish. Curated and tailored to the menu, the wine program offers a deep dive into varietals from Italy and beyond.

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6. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2016)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 71 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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7. LAVO Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(1490)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 97 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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8. Craig's

4.8

Exceptional(1044)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 61 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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9. Verse

4.9

Exceptional(1430)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Toluca Lake

Booked 28 times today

Romanticizing the term Angeleno Cuisine- With Chef Oscar at the culinary helm, we bring together the best flavors from around the world to create that eclectic premium experience. Through constant discovery, Chef has crafted true harmony through fresh hand-picked ingredients that serve as stand-alone pieces of our identity. Unparalleled sound- Under the guidance of grammy-winning mixer Manny Marroquin, Verse Los Angeles enlisted the best in the industry to provide a dining experience like none other. Through 11 subwoofers and 52 total speakers, guests are treated to a fully immersive environment that blends perfect acoustics, enabling private conversation while enjoying live performances. Libations- Catering to only the most discerning customers Verse's goal is to lead you down a path of discovery and inspiration through carefully balanced yet whimsical cocktails, a refined and thoughtful wine selection, and beers you’ve grown to trust.

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10. The Ivy

4.8

Exceptional(8303)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Beverly Hills

Booked 99 times today

To our Ivy family,We are open for indoor and outdoor dining and hope to see you soon.Please note any requests for outside seating cannot be guaranteed.All the best!

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JosephVIP
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It is a fantastic treat to have cocktails and dinner at this Iconic restaurant. Pete the Matre D is warm and welcoming. He and his staff will accommodate your every wish.Whenever we are in Los Angeles, we have a reservation at Musso and Frank. Period. Continued success. Joe Morabito and Anthony Mc Caffrey from NYC.
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Musso & Frank GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hollywood
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4.8
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Dan
Los Angeles •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Antico Nuovo was unbelievably delicious The Bone Marrow was one of my favorites. Unbelievable! The bread is impossibly delicious. Can't even describe the taste along with the Burretta cheese, the Pork Ribs were so simply season yet, so flavorful. I looking for going back there and trying the menu on a regular day.The day I was there was Valentine's.
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Antico NuovoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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4.7
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Joshua
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Initially our night didn’t start off on the right foot as our reservation got lost. That happens with technology, and firefly management and staff were amazing once they discovered the hiccup. The food was great and the night ended on a good note. Recommendations: valet, try the steak frites and the white chocolate crème brûlée.
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Firefly - Studio CityPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Studio City
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4.7
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Gary
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Parking was comped with validation. Food was great. Service was great. Would definitely go back.
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The Front YardPrice: Moderate• Californian• Studio City
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4.7
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Hector
Fort Lauderdale •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 7, 2025
The food was great, service was great and they also surprised us with an anniversary gift.
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FIVE on the HillPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Studio City
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4.1

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