Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Mid-Wilshire

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1. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1994)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 54 times today

The Tower Bar is a buzzing hotspot with a vibrant atmosphere. With a swanky lounge and bar, it's a favorite amongst locals and visitors alike. Reviews rave about the excellent service, delectable food, and the elegant ambiance. One reviewer noted it as a 'brilliant combination of comfort food in a glamorous setting' while another highlighted the 'great drinks and friendly staff'. It's the place to be if you're looking for a delightfully festive vibe, excellent martinis, and old-school charm.

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2. Musso & Frank Grill

4.8

Exceptional(11270)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hollywood

Booked 82 times today

Musso & Frank Grill is a vibrant bar scene due to its lively ambiance, excellent service, and delicious food. Reviewers rave about the 'great drinks', 'excellent classic cocktails', and 'outstanding service' that make it 'one of the best bars in the world'. The 'friendly bartender' and 'amazing wait staff' also contribute to its dynamic atmosphere.

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3. Lawry's The Prime Rib - Beverly Hills

4.6

Exceptional(17659)

Price: Expensive

• Prime Rib • Beverly Hills

Booked 66 times today

Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Beverly Hills is celebrating 85 years. Since it's inception in 1938, guests have enjoyed warm hospitality paired with a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Signature dishes include our Famous Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef sliced by Master Carvers from gleaming silver carts and our Famous Original Spinning Bowl Salad, both served tableside. Lawry’s established and maintains the unique practice of bringing a carver and shining silver serving cart to each diner’s table. For more information, please visit lawrysonline.com.

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4. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(4157)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Hollywood

Booked 81 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.

5. Nobu Los Angeles

4.4

Awesome(3552)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • West Hollywood

Booked 61 times today

Nobu Los Angeles is a renowned, upscale Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant located in the heart of West Hollywood. As part of the globally celebrated Nobu restaurant chain, it blends traditional Japanese flavors with bold, innovative Peruvian influences, a signature style crafted by world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The ambiance is sleek and modern, with warm wood tones and a minimalist aesthetic that exudes sophistication and elegance. Known for its impeccable service and celebrity clientele, Nobu Los Angeles offers an extensive menu featuring fresh sushi, sashimi, and signature dishes like Black Cod with Miso and Yellowtail Jalapeño. Its chic bar serves a curated selection of cocktails, sake, and wines, making it a favorite for high-end dining and special occasions. With its combination of exceptional cuisine, stylish setting, and an A-list atmosphere, Nobu Los Angeles is a premier destination for both food lovers and trendsetters alike.

6. chi SPACCA

4.8

Exceptional(1409)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 22 times today

Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

7. Gwen

4.6

Exceptional(1488)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hollywood

Booked 26 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.

8. Catch LA

4.7

Exceptional(10213)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Hollywood

Booked 106 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.

9. The Little Door

4.6

Exceptional(3042)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • West Hollywood

Booked 21 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.

10. La Boheme

4.7

Exceptional(4666)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Hollywood

Booked 16 times today

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, La Boheme is arguably one of the most romantic spots in L.A., surrounded by stunning views of crystal chandeliers and a glowing fireplace indoors, then travel outdoors for an enchanting atmosphere with colorful, velvet couches, antique oil paintings and magical string lights...a definite al fresco paradise. Expect a warm welcome, impeccable service, unparalleled cuisine, and chic crowd at this prime destination. Prepare to stimulate all of your senses at La Boheme. Mon-Thurs: 5pm-10pm (Food Served Till 10pm)Fri: 5pm-midnight (Food Served Till 11pm) Sat: 11am-midnight (Food Served Till 11pm) Sun: 11am-10pm (Food Served Till 10pm) Brunch (Sat & Sun) - 11am-3:45pmThe menu is unique, multifaceted, consisting of New American Cuisine with French Influence.

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matthewVIP
Los Angeles •53 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Magnificent service. Some of the best. The Yule log—sublime! The pigs in a blanket—imagine what that might be like with a master pastry chef! Shrimp cocktail—how often is it merely passable? Here it is of a uniformly exquisite tenderness. I want to say again, the SERVICE. This place is an industry standard but is generally underrated. Visit it again.
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The Tower BarPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• West Hollywood
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4.7
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Brad
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined today
My wife and I enjoyed the ambience and decoration of the space. The food was also delicious! Highly recommend the tuna tartare with crispy rice.
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TAO Asian Bistro - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Asian• Hollywood
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4.6
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SteveVIP
Los Angeles •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day 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
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4.8
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Maggie
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Iconic restaurant with beautiful grand room. Prime rib and all the sides were delicious. At the beginning of the meal, Lawrys offers Warm sourdough bread and butter.The overall ambiance is elegant. I do miss the old/iconic uniform that the servers (waitresses) used to wear. Now, the servers wear a simpler uniform which pales in comparison to the old one.
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Lawry's The Prime Rib - Beverly HillsPrice: Expensive• Prime Rib• Beverly Hills
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4.6
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angelaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
AMAZING - great food and drink. I love the creativity they do off menu
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Nobu Los AngelesPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• West Hollywood
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4.4

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100 restaurants available nearby

1. The Tower Bar

2. Musso & Frank Grill

3. Lawry's The Prime Rib - Beverly Hills

4. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

5. Nobu Los Angeles

6. chi SPACCA

7. Gwen

8. Catch LA

9. The Little Door

10. La Boheme

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