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1. Eden on Brand
4.5
Awesome(378)
Price: Expensive
• American • Glendale
Booked 9 times today
Eden on Brand is a Glendale, CA restaurant featuring innovative food, cocktails, artisanal beers, and an extensive wine list.
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2. Sage Regenerative Kitchen and Brewery - Pasadena
4.2
Awesome(822)
Price: Expensive
• Organic • Pasadena
Booked 5 times today
Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery in Pasadena is totally worth the drive. With its organic, sustainable, plant-based food, it's the perfect place for vegetarians and vegans. Reviews rave about the 'varied and generous' food choices, the 'creative and delicious' dishes, and the 'friendly and attentive' service. The ambiance is also consistently praised, with mentions of 'great vibe' and 'cozy' atmosphere. It's the ideal place for a casual outing, business lunch or dinner, or even a special occasion.
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3. Bacari GDL
4.7
Exceptional(1127)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Glendale
Booked 38 times today
Bacari GDL is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 3rd restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate indoor lounge by the bar or in our spacious, breezy outdoor patio. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari GDL.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari GDL is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
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4. Gale's
4.6
Exceptional(3334)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Pasadena
Booked 20 times today
Gale's Restaurant is a totally local Pasadena spot for delicious Northern Italian fare, tucked away from the tourist chains in Old Town. Couples, families and friends that seem to have just finished a day outdoors snuggle among the brick walls and small marble tables, drinking cocktails and wine from elegant Brighton goblets. Start off with Bruschetta, Burrata Salad or Gale's Simple Salad and then move on to the country-style Tuscan steak or one of the house made ravioli specials. For dessert, don't miss the Tiramisu or Gale's iconic Coconut Cake. The wine list is a favorite among the guests for it's variety and excellent value.
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5. KAVIAR Pasadena
4.6
Exceptional(559)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Pasadena
Booked 4 times today
KAVIAR Pasadena is definitely worth the drive! Known for its exquisite selection of sushi and fusion masterpieces, it's a go-to spot for a luxurious dining experience. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the food, describing it as 'excellent' and 'amazing'. The service is also highly rated, with one reviewer calling it 'great'. The ambiance is also often mentioned as a highlight, creating a 'peaceful and cozy environment'. So, even though it may be a bit pricey, the experience is deemed worth it by many patrons.
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6. KATSIN
4.7
Exceptional(142)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Glendale
Booked 13 times today
Welcome to Katsin! We are proud to introduce you to a culinary sanctuary nestled in the heart of Glendale. At Katsin, we're more than just a restaurant—we're a destination where every dish tells a story and every meal becomes a cherished memory. With a dedication to excellence and a commitment to delighting our guests, I ensure that each visit to Katsin is a journey of culinary discovery. Join us, and let's embark on an unforgettable dining adventure together! We can't wait to welcome you to Katsin and share our love for food and hospitality with you!Thank you for choosing Katsin. We look forward to serving you with passion and delight.TO RESERVE a table for groups of nine or more, kindly reach out to us at 818-369-3030. PRE SET Menu is applicable for parties of nine or more .
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7. Bourbon Steak Los Angeles
4.8
Exceptional(1545)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Glendale
Booked 7 times today
Located in Glendale, Bourbon Steak - Los Angeles is Chef Michael Mina’s modern, American steakhouse offering a timeless dining experience. At once classic and contemporary, the restaurant accomplishes all the traditions expected from a steakhouse with a flair of excitement. Bourbon Steak features a Piano Bar buzz with newfound libations. The glamorous dining room boasts tableside services. Menu highlights include Michael Mina's signature Lobster Pot Pie, as well as hickory wood grilled steaks and seafood. Visit our other Bourbon Steak locations in Miami, Orange County, Seattle, Scottsdale, Nashville and Washington DC.
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8. Carousel Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(585)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • Glendale
Booked 19 times today
From of our family to yours, Carousel is the premier Los Angeles area restaurant providing guests with the complete culinary experience when it comes to enjoying traditional middle eastern and Lebanese cuisine. In the Middle Eastern culture, meza (Lebanese term for appetizer) consists of a vast array of small sized, hot and cold dishes, great for sampling and sharing. At Carousel, our menu offers a selection of kebabs to seafood to an array of vegetarian items. We offer more than 60 meza items, ranging from familiar dishes, such as hummus, falafel and tabouleh to more traditional delicacies. Everything that we serve comes from original family recipes passed down through generations. With the supervision of our Chef de Cuisine and co-owner, Mrs. Rose Tcholakian, each dish that is served is sure to bestow the quality and freshness Carousel is well known for. For those unfamiliar to Lebanese food, a helpful service staff will guide you through what is sure to be a habit-forming journey.
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9. The Sycamore at Chevy Chase Country Club
4.4
Awesome(227)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Glendale
Looking to get away from all the noise? Escape the hustle and bustle of our neighboring metropolis by taking a short, 8 minute drive from the 2 freeway and discover the newly renovated Chevy Chase Country Club. The Sycamore Restaurant and Kikuyu Bar and Lounge depict a refined elegance partnered with a casual California lifestyle. Both dining spaces are open to the public. Our menu blends the fresh contemporary California cuisine along with Italian & Mediterranean favorites, offering dishes like, Short Rib Tacos, variety of delicious sandwiches, homemade pasta & pizza, Short Ribs, Branzino and our Surf and Turf. We also offer a wine list representing wines from California as well as popular international regions. Something for everyone!We look forward to serving you!
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10. The Lonely Oyster
4.8
Exceptional(236)
Price: Expensive
• Oyster Bar • Silver Lake
Booked 3 times today
The Lonely Oyster's mission is educating all in the following:Our expertly trained RAW bar staff journeys everyone in all things saltwater. (productsourcing, flavor profile, finish, and sustainability.)Maritime Cocktails:Our in-house mixologists inform customers on which of their original cocktailspairs most perfectly with each of our daily oyster selections.Exceptional Wine:Sommelier Adam Ohler’s wine list redefines what it means to be enophile, showcasing exclusively available vintages from all lands that touch the sea.All of these parts are designed to cohesively inspire a thirst for merroir, terroir, andinvoke a sensory travel experience through a shared knowledge.
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