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A photo of Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1679)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Universal City
Booked 63 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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4.8
Exceptional(11275)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Hollywood
Booked 143 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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4.6
Exceptional(4164)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Hollywood
Booked 132 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.
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4.6
Exceptional(5560)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Studio City
Booked 135 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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4.6
Exceptional(1454)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Hollywood
Booked 72 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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4.8
Exceptional(1015)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 89 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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4.7
Exceptional(1998)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 70 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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4.6
Exceptional(1489)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Hollywood
Booked 29 times today
Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant is the second restaurant from fine dining chef Curtis Stone (of Maude) and the first he’s opened with his brother Luke Stone. Gwen is both a European-style, chef-driven butcher shop and a restaurant that is redefining dining in LA, with a menu that calls on fire-based cooking techniques. Whether you’re picking up house-made charcuterie, prime and rare breed meats from the retail store, enjoying a feast in the dining room or relaxing with a bite and cocktail at the bar, Gwen delivers the highest standards of quality, taste and service.On Wednesdays-Sundays, we offer Chef's Carte Blanche 5-course tasting menu for $130 per person (limited quantities available). The whole party must enjoy the tasting menu and wine pairings are available for $75 per person. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the restaurant at 323-946-7500.
A photo of Firefly - Studio City restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4153)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Studio City
Booked 68 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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4.6
Exceptional(178)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
Booked 15 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.

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  • Richard
    Los Angeles •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a great birthday celebration at The Front Yard and enjoyed the food and the drinks. Our server was always available and easy to work with. We really enjoyed the Flank Steak, Brussels Sprouts and Garlic Broccoli Flat Bread. The parking is easy and they validate so there is no charge. All went very well!
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    The Front YardPrice: Moderate• Californian• Studio City
    4.6
  • Richard
    Houston •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Stop looking and just book your reservation. We enjoyed every aspect of our dinner and would recommend this for any occasion. Great for a date night or family dinner. Portions are large so you are going to get a lot for your money and it's high quality to boot.
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    LAVO Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Hollywood
    4.6
  • Corisma
    Atlanta Metro •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Madison was an amazing host. Her customer service and hospitality was top tier! Manager was also very kind enough to make accommodations for my autistic son. All servers were great as well but Madison’s kindness stood out the most. The food and drinks were also very good. I had a French 75 for the first time and it was enjoyable. I don’t usually drink gin because of the taste, but you can barely taste it.
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    TAO Asian Bistro - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Asian• Hollywood
    4.6
  • Sheryl
    Los Angeles •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The Cafe Sierra is the BEST RESTURANT IN THE WORLD. THEY TREATED MY FAMILY LIKE FAMILY. ROGER THE MANAGER WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO FIND US A BOOTH AND MADE SURE WE RECEIVED SUPERB SERVICE. ALL OF THE FOOD WAS FRESH AND DELICIOUS, ESPECIALLY THE LOBSTER AND GIANT CRAB LEGS. PARVEL ROBETERS AT THE LOBSTER WAS EXCEPTIONALLY NICE AND WELCOMING. HE MADE SURE TO GIVE US THE BEST LOBSTERS AND CRAB LEGS. EVEN THOUGH THE RESTURANT IS PRICEY IT IS WORTH IT. THE AMBIENCE WAS VERY DECORATIVE WITH BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS DECOR. WE LOVE THIS PLACE. KUDOS 2 ROGER AND PRAVEL.
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    Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Universal City
    4.4
  • SteveVIP
    Los Angeles •45 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    M&F Grill is always outstanding. The food is delicious and always prepared perfectly. The service is above and beyond any other restaurant. An absolute fabulous dining experience always.
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    Musso & Frank GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hollywood
    4.8
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