A new way to experience restaurants in Los Angeles

by The OpenTable team

Updated 04 April 2022

From themed dinners to special tasting menus, go beyond the standard reservation and explore the unique ways you can dine at nearby restaurants by booking an Experience.

Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

4.8 (1576)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

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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BarbaraVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Stunning setting. Knowledgeable and attentive staff. Excellent food. Will definitely go back to try other dishes.

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4.9

4.9 (196)

$50 and over

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Michelin-starred chef Gary Menes shares his unique culinary philosophy at Le Comptoir, featuring an 6-course vegetable-inspired tasting menu showcasing seasonal ingredients sourced from our very own organic kitchen garden and local farmer friends. Enjoy an intimate, sensory dining experience at our 10-seat counter and see each dish unfold up-close before your eyes.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 1 Nov 2024

Who would have thought that vegetables could look and taste so good? Portions looked small but were filling. Unique dining experience that should be tried by all.

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Experience

An Evening at Le Comptoir

Mélange

4.3

4.3 (163)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Where Casual Elegance Meets Culinary Flair

Mélange is a New American Restaurant with globally influenced dishes, creating a menu that delights the palate while experiencing sustainable and seasonal ingredients.

DISCOVER / ENJOY / EXPERIENCE our culinary delights, handcrafted cocktails, and service to match - we can’t wait to welcome you to a culinary voyage that will keep you coming back.

Join us inside the Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia.. a neighborhood treasure for an unforgettable escape.

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Candie

Dined on 28 Nov 2024

No complaints about the food or lattes, except the portions are slightly smaller than what I’m used to for the eggs benedict…delish cocktails—highly recommend bartender..

Poppy + Rose

4.0

4 (661)

$30 and under

American

Flower District

About the restaurant

Poppy + Rose is known for our buttermilk fried chicken & waffles, pulled pork hash, mimosas, rose mojito and more! Come visit us at the historic SoCal Flower Market 7 days a week from 9AM-3PM.

Poppy+Rose's Rooftop Patio is currently closed; all groups will be seated in our indoor dining room located at 765 Wall Street.

Poppy+Rose welcomes walk-ins 7 days a week. For groups up to 8, reservations can be made Mon-Thurs via Open Table. We do not take reservations on Friday or Saturday for groups under 9.

For groups of 9+ we offer large party pricing and reservations 7 days a week for our dining room only. While a reservation for a large group is not necessary, the pricing for large parties will still apply to all walk-in parties of 9+. For large party reservations and buyout pricing please email gm@poppyandrose.com.

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altheaVIP

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

I have wanted to eat at Poppy & Rose for years! Many times when I pass by on the weekends it's packed so I keep moving. I decided to make it a date and go try the food that I've heard so much about. I have also seen the Chef Michael on some of the food competitions, that I am obsessed with! To my delight, I did not order what I expected to, the waffles & fried chicken. Instead I ordered a la carte chicken sausage patty, half of an avocado, and the joyful surprise.. the biscuit! Listen, I am a biscuit Aficionado and I tell you a biscuit is good it is good. But this biscuit was better than good, it was heavenly. It was an orb of a whisper tender homemade angel biscuit with crispy, flaky, delicious layers that were so good I had to take almost an hour to enjoy every morsel. And the homemade Berry Jam was no joke either... incredibly delicious. Believe me when I tell you that if it had not cost me $30 for a half dozen biscuits I would have taken a half dozen home. My body thanks me for not doing so but boy I have been thinking about those biscuits ever since. I have had many biscuits around the city and in markets but I promise you Poppy's is the very best I have had . I promise you it is only with great restraint that I don't go over there right now and order at least three to bring home for breakfast tomorrow. Oh, and by the way, my lunch partner said his smoked beef sandwich was divine. I will definitely be back.

San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach

4.5

4.5 (1432)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Long Beach

About the restaurant

This new location is over 10,000 sq feet with seating for over 400, located right on the Alamitos Bay marina with stunning sunset views! Enjoy fresh seafood to take home or have it prepared on site as one the Fish Market’s World Famous Seafood Trays! Located right off of PCH and 2nd Street near Naples and Belmont Shores, we are centrally located and freeway friendly making your visit an easy find!

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Cheri

Dined 4 days ago

We really enjoyed our food and the ambience. Everything was fresh and I definitely will be back soon.

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4.7

4.7 (946)

$31 to $50

Californian

Toluca Lake

About the restaurant

Welcome to Santuari, a Balearic-inspired oasis dedicated to creating unforgettable private events and select social gatherings. While we've transitioned from our previous role as a full-service restaurant, our elegant venue continues to offer the same exceptional culinary experience and craft cocktail program that earned us recognition throughout the region.

Our Mediterranean-influenced space combines rustic luxury with sophisticated charm, featuring a full professional kitchen and artisanal bar program. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a grand gathering, our dedicated team brings the same attention to detail and culinary excellence that made us a dining destination, now focused on making your private event extraordinary.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 12 July 2024

Very high end feel with creative menu selections. It is great for a light healthy dinner . We had an amazing dessert that was just the best end to our Anniversary dinner. Excellent pairing of wine with the meal and Waiter knowledge.

The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills

4.6

4.6 (1584)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

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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VietVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Could not ask for better service or food. We sat outside.

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$31 to $50

American

Venice

About the restaurant

James’ Beach in Venice Beach, serving modern California comfort food for over 27 years is closing. We will be closed this week due to the upcoming storm and to give us time to set up the Estate sale / silent auction which will be held Thurrsday September 15 thru Sunday September 18. we will also be open for dinner those nights. Hours and details to follow. Thank you

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ReganKVIP

Dined on 18 Sept 2022

Love this place, so comfortable, warm and homey! Daniel, James, Solomon and other staff are so welcoming. Good food and decent prices. Our go to neighborhood place. Thank you for all the good times!!!

Jean-Georges, Beverly Hills

$30 and under

Unspecified

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

Jean-Georges at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is a Fine Dining Restaurant with a "Farm to table" style that reflects a passionate commitment to organic produce from Southern California that follow seasonality and locally sourced ingredients. A world class menu from, south America flavors to European classics as well as Jean-Georges signature dishes.

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KlokarenVIP

Dined on 6 May 2023

We were there for a special Cinco de Mayo dinner. The food was outstanding as was the service. The Mariachis were beautiful. We had a great time. The service, ambience and food are always wonderful at Jean-Georges and we love going there.

Manzke

4.8

4.8 (75)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Manzke Restaurant is a Michelin-starred restaurant by its namesakes—Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke—which draws inspiration from cultural intersections both local to Los Angeles and abroad. The heterogeneity of Southern California is given life through influences from Latin America, Asia, and Europe, with product-driven, hyper-seasonal ingredients sourced from the finest purveyors available. Manzke builds on the chefs’ deep culinary roots; a culmination of decades of experience coming to fruition in their most ambitious and refined restaurant yet.

Manzke was awarded one Michelin Star in 2022 and 2023, in addition to earning the Michelin California Cocktail Award, and since opening has been profiled in Eater, TimeOut, Departures, and The Los Angeles Times. In 2023, Chef Margarita was awarded Outstanding Pastry Chef/Baker by the James Beard Foundation.

We thank you for joining us and we look forward to curating the most extraordinary dining experience for you.

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CraigH

Dined on 1 Mar 2024

From beginning to end, service and high quality of food was top notch. Enjoyed thoroughly and am grateful for making it a special birthday dinner for my wife.

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