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4.8
Exceptional(8321)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 150 times today
A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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4.8
Exceptional(965)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Eagle Rock
Booked 64 times today
Brian Dunsmoor’s namesake restaurant, Dunsmoor, is the latest iteration of his ongoing exploration of American heritage cooking. It is, first and foremost, a restaurant for the community that surrounds it, and a loving expression of the relentless research that has informed his cooking for the last ten years.We offer the full menu at tables in our dining room and at the chef's counter, as well as at our outdoor tables. Reservations are recommended but we make every effort to accommodate walk-ins when possible. Dunsmoor's wine bar, accessible either through the restaurant or via its own door on Ave 35, does not accept reservations and serves a limited menu of our raw and larder items.
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4.8
Exceptional(5012)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Downtown
Booked 110 times today
A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
A photo of Girl & the Goat L.A. restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4103)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 36 times today
Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!
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4.7
Exceptional(1362)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena
Booked 38 times today
Rose Garden Tea Room is set within the historic Rose Garden, the Tea Room offers an elegant and memorable experience inspired by the tradition of English tea service with a distinctive California twist.Any party with more than 6 guests MUST call to make their reservation or email tearoom@huntington.org. Please do not divide your party into multiple reservations, as each Open Table reservation will be treated as individual and will not guarantee adjacent tables. Please note that visiting the Rose Garden Tea Room requires purchasing admission to The Huntington. When planning to visit the Tea Room, please purchase a separate ticket to The Huntington for the same day as your Tea Room reservation. Tickets are available at huntington.org
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4.8
Exceptional(228)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
Manuela is a Californian gem in the heart of Los Angeles. It's loved for its superb food, amazing ambiance, and fun, creative cocktails. As one reviewer said, 'The menu is always surprising and the cocktails fun.' The vibe is described as 'gorgeous' and 'earthy', making it a perfect spot for both dates and gatherings with friends. Plus, the restaurant is surrounded by art galleries and gardens, adding an extra layer of cultural interest to the dining experience.
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4.5
Awesome(207)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • Arts District
Booked 35 times today
A French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. Reservations are always recommended, but we are often able to accommodate walk-ins as well. While we love dogs, we can only accept trained service animals (not emotional support animals) both in our dining room as well as on our outdoor patio. We appreciate your understanding.
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4.8
Exceptional(460)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Pasadena
Booked 12 times today
Bar Chelou is a neo-bistro that is both a distillation of Chef Doug Rankin's broad gastronomic interests and a deeply personal expression of his individualistic style. 'Chelou' (French slang for ‘strange’ or ‘unexpected’) is both the name and unifying theme of the restaurant, which draws from a range of culinary traditions and service styles to create something personal, novel, and fun. The restaurant is located within the Pasadena Playhouse complex. If you plan to visit the Playhouse after dinner, please book a 5:30p reservation to ensure ample timing for your dinner. We also offer concession cocktails before a showing and during intermission. NEED TO KNOWWine corkage is $30 per 750ml bottle with no limit; we do not offer corkage for wines featured on our wine list. Ample parking is available on surrounding streets and at several paid lots within a one-block radius. Gift cards are available for purchase on our website.
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4.7
Exceptional(185)
Price: Expensive
• American • Pasadena
Booked 11 times today
Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery is a neighborhood oasis that showcases live-fire cooking with seasonal ingredients behind an adorable cheese shop that offers unique and thoughtfully curated artisan cheeses and renowned provisions. With our spaces for large parties, an open kitchen, darling outdoor patio, and a beautiful marketplace, Agnes offers many opportunities for celebrating a wide variety of occasions.The holidays are a wonderful time to discover Agnes with the Cheesery offering several stunning products worth sharing with all of your friends and family. From large format cheese, meat and crudité platters, tinned fish, delicious gifts, freshly baked treats, to our decadent Sides & Pies holiday offerings. Enjoy and relax during the holidays with Agnes catering your parties and family get-togethers. Founded by Chefs Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, stop by while exploring the famous Gamble House, Rose Bowl, Castle Green, Huntington Library or strolling through Old Town Pasadena.
A photo of The Raymond Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3596)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Pasadena
Booked 19 times today
Hello Friends,We look forward to welcoming you to The Raymond 1886. Please make reservations online or by calling the restaurant on 626-441-3136. If you have any special requests please note we will do our very best to accommodate however we cannot guarantee them. We have both outdoor seating in our wonderful patio spaces and indoor tables in the beautiful cottage and bar.Bar 1886 is open Sun-Thursday until 9pm and Friday - Saturday until 11pm. Walk-in welcome! Cheers,The Raymond 1886 Team
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  • KevinVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This place rocks! The food is always delicious and layered with amazing flavors. I’ve tasted almost every dish and it each of them are delicious.
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    Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
    4.7
  • Davon
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food here is absolutely outstanding. it’s no wonder this place has thrived for nearly a decade and keeps people coming back. With excellent dishes, reasonable prices, and a perfectly cozy ambiance, it delivers a true dining experience. This is hands down my new favorite spot for a warm, intimate dinner with my husband. Last night, we tried just about everything and couldn’t find a single thing to complain about. If you’re looking for exceptional Italian cuisine with a modern twist, this is the place to be.
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    BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.8
  • Kristyn
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    This place was beautiful and the service was spectacular. I’d say it’s a lil too pricey for what you get though. I’ve had high tea at other places that were around $30-$40 and had more stuff whereas this place (while yes it was good) was $64 per person for a few slices of bread, tarts, crumpets, and one tea selection. On top of that, you have to pay to get into the Huntington. I still rate it five stars cause it was a beautiful and calm experience, but again just a bit overpriced.
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    The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• South Pasadena
    4.7
  • MeganVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Food flavors are outstanding. Great for date night or group dinners. Ordered and must try items were the Oyster Mushroom Kebob, hummus Masabacha, lamb neck shawarma. Love the Nebuchadnezzar cocktail, great twist on an old fashion.
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    BavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown
    4.8
  • Bank
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Jan 2025
    Hands down, the best! Incredibly impressed. I’ll be talking about this place to everyone tomorrow..🤣 So good! We had the albacore, scallops, pork chop….damn!!!! And the chocolate cake w two scoops of ice cream for dessert. Everything was on another level!
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    DunsmoorPrice: Very Expensive• American• Eagle Rock
    4.8
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