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1. Élephante Santa Monica
4.6
Exceptional(1525)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 218 times today
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
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2. The Tower Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2021)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 75 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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3. Bacari Beverly Hills
4.7
Exceptional(104)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Beverly Hills
Booked 75 times today
Bacari Beverly Hills is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 7th 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 large, open indoor space & our charming patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Beverly Hills. We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Beverly Hills is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
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4. The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills
4.6
Exceptional(1606)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Beverly Hills
Booked 20 times today
Vibrant and unforgettable, there's no better place to sit, sip and unwind in Beverly Hills than our bar. You'll find an exceptional wine list and a cocktail menu filled with classic and new creations. It's the perfect destination for all in search of relaxed late-night indulgence.
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5. The Little Door
4.7
Exceptional(3054)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • West Hollywood
Booked 51 times today
Two simple wooden doors open up to quite a buzz in an otherwise romantic courtyard, where a colorful crowd hangs at the bar and lingers at coveted patio tables. Inside, seats spread throughout the candlelit house-turned-restaurant with intimate furniture. Organic seasonal ingredients, creatively prepared and impeccably presented, characterize our unique menu. If you do not see a reservation time for the time you would like please also check on Tock at exploretock.com/thelittledoorFor reservations on Holidays, please call the restaurant.
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6. Ardor
4.6
Exceptional(780)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Hollywood
Booked 21 times today
The West Hollywood EDITION’s signature restaurant, Ardor, is a showcase for vegetable-forward healthy California cuisine with flavors inspired by local ingredients. Our menu features an artful balance of produce and meats, using techniques from around the world and products sourced hyper-locally. Each dish is made with organic ingredients and focuses on the essence of food, prepared simply and presented socially for a contemporary culinary journey. Live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.Reservations are seated based on availability at arrival and are allocated 2 hours to dine once seated. Reservation of 5 or greater will be allocated 2.5 hours. Full party must be present in order to be seated & we allow a 15 minute grace period.An 18.5% Staff Charge Added to all Checks and is Paid Entirely to Service Staff
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7. Cipriani Beverly Hills
4.4
Awesome(106)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Beverly Hills
Booked 64 times today
Cipriani Beverly Hills is open for Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. Sunday to Thursday: 11:30am to 10:30pmFriday and Saturday: 11:30am to 11:30pmJazz CaféModeled after a retro supper club, the Jazz Café at Cipriani Beverly Hills offers classic Cipriani cuisine, attentive service and live entertainment, providing an intimate, warm atmosphere.$15.00 Entertainment Fee will be applied to all reservations and walk-ins. Thursday: 5:30pm to 10:30pmFriday and Saturday: 5:30pm to 11:30pmIn 1931 a long-sought dream became reality. Giuseppe Cipriani opened the doors to Harry's Bar. In a discreet stone building perched along a canal just off Piazza San Marco in Venice, he created a timeless and impeccably appointed establishment. His concept was to serve others as you would want to be served yourself. His vision of simple luxury came to touch the souls of people all over the world. Four generations of Cipriani have grown a single restaurant, into a world renowned hospitality brand .
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8. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper
4.8
Exceptional(1602)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Santa Monica
Booked 49 times today
Calabra at Santa Monica Proper Hotel (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located on the hotel's rooftop. The elevated garden terrace provides an inspiring atmosphere, with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the pool sundeck or circular bar, the views are best enjoyed with dinner, boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. Serving Mediterranean & Californian cuisine with a view. Seating arrangements for all reservations at Calabra may include outdoor dining, bar area, as well as our indoor/ outdoor covered lounge space. Be sure to dress warmly.**Dinner reservations are for dining only. Drinks will be accommodated upon first come first serve at the bar area. Private Couch Alcoves are available with a rental and minimum spend**
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9. Drake's Hollywood
4.6
Exceptional(139)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Hollywood
Booked 26 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. 208 Rodeo - Beverly Hills
4.6
Exceptional(1976)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Beverly Hills
Booked 4 times today
RESERVATIONS: We kindly ask that reservations be made solely for parties intending to dine with us. We will happily accept Coffee & Dessert tables, during off-peak hours as walk-ins.We ask our guests to kindly limit their dine-in stay to 90 minutes.ALLERGIES & RESTRICTIONS: We kindly request that you communicate any allergies or dietary restrictions ahead of time so we can best manage guest expectations.LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Saturday 6:30pm-9:30pm. LARGE PARTIES: A Credit Card will be necessary to secure the reservation. Late cancellations, large modifications to party sizes, or no-shows will be charged $50 per person. We allow up to 24 hours to modify reservations. We only seat entire parties and reserve the right to cancel reservations that are over 15 minutes late. Please notify us if you are running late, and we will try to accommodate your reservation whenever possible. Our management team will reach out for confirmation. Thank you.

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