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Romantic Restaurants |
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ANGELES AREA |
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Westside
Beverly Hills/Hollywood/Midtown
Santa Monica/Marina Del Rey/Malibu
Downtown
San Fernando Valley
San Gabriel Valley/Pasadena
2424 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-9888 |
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Josie LeBalch delivers sophisticated American-French cuisine; pair it with chocolate bread pudding for dessert. More... |
10506 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-470-4992 |
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French cuisine with a light, California influence in charming surroundings. More... |
2930 N. Beverly Glen Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-474-9400 |
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Vibrato is all about music: the name, the nightly live modern jazz, the cuisine and the décor. More... |
BEVERLY
HILLS/HOLLYWOOD/MIDTOWN |
8475 Melrose Place
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-651-5950 |
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Bastide is once again at a crossroads with the arrival of Paul Shoemaker, former chef de cuisine at Providence. More... |
624 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-938-1447 |
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Chef-owner Mark Peel's rustic French- and Italian-influenced dishes in Charlie Chaplin's old digs. More... |
9737 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-273-0960 |
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Da Vinci is somewhat of a classic, where Italian cuisine is presented in a quiet, sophisticated setting. More... |
7458 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-935-2977 |
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Husband and wife Quinn and Karen Hatfield have teamed up to open their own restaurant in Los Angeles after guiding the kitchen at Cortez in San Francisco. More... |
9018 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-276-9990 |
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A longtime cozy little Beverly Hills hideaway with charming gardens and outstanding Italian food and wine. More... |
8164 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-951-1210 |
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Discreet hideaway-type haunt for those seeking a scene versus cuisine. More... |
8897 Beverly Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
310-859-4903 |
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This very authentic Italian restaurant’s below-street-level setting makes it a perfect hideaway. More... |
1053 S. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
323-938-9304 |
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Contemporary Ethiopian restaurant that utilizes better ingredients and more style than its Little Ethiopia neighbors. More... |
8338 W. Third St.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
323-653-3300 |
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Creative contemporary French food by a dedicated artisan. More... |
The Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-887-2777 |
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A classic, old-Hollywood setting where deals are brokered over power breakfasts and lunches. More... |
Hotel Bel-Air
701 Stone Canyon Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-472-1211 |
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Pamper yourself at the restaurant and terrace of the city's most luxurious hotel: Bel-Air. More... |
401 N. La Cienega Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
310-659-7708 |
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Experience the masterful cooking of chef David Myers at this minimalist-chic restaurant. More... |
1999 N. Sycamore Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90068
323-466-5125 |
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This romantic replica of a Japanese palace in the Hollywood Hills provides a spectacular city view and Cal-Asian dishes. More... |
SANTA
MONICA/MARINA DEL REY/MALIBU |
26025 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-5733 |
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Fine French-Mediterranean dining in a Riviera villa setting with a view of the surf in Malibu. More... |
246 26th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-393-0558 |
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Home-style French cuisine served in an enchanting indoor-outdoor setting. More... |
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-457-1519 |
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Geoffrey's is the restaurant with the most spectacular view of the curving Southern California coastline. More... |
3221 Donald Douglas Loop S., Third Fl.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-313-0977 |
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Top notch sushi on a top floor for a killer view at the Santa Monica Airport. More... |
128 Old Topanga Rd.
Topanga, CA 90290
310-455-1311 |
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An inspired chef cooks at one of LA's most romantic restaurants. More... |
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
4375 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
310-574-4333 |
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Unpretentious cuisine with a view of the harbor. More... |
1104 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-0881 |
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Josiah Citrin presents his fresh California take on traditional French cuisine in an elegant but unstuffy setting. More... |
1147 Third St.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-451-0843 |
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Consistently inventive California cuisine in a contemporary art-filled dining room. More... |
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-6700 |
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Loews Santa Monica's contemporary Ocean & Vine affords great ocean views and eclectic seasonal dishes. More... |
3115 W. Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-829-4313 |
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Piero Selvaggio's Valentino dominates Los Angeles' Italian dining scene... for years. More... |
Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-8711 |
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American-and-seafood focused menu for a young and hip crowd. More... |
2903 Rowena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323-660-1882 |
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A Silver Lake neighborhood favorite that wins fans for its creative seafood dishes and plenty of vegetarian options. More... |
Hilton Checkers Los Angeles
535 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-891-0519 |
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A classic oasis of calm civility with exquisite food to match. More... |
617 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-488-9488 |
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Modern Italian cuisine served in one of the most dramatic dining environments in town. More... |
Walt Disney Concert Hall
141 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-972-3331 |
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A well-orchestrated and elegant dining option in L.A.'s landmark building: Walt Disney Concert Hall. More... |
811 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-236-9600 |
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Sushi and robata in a downtown penthouse with sweeping city views. More... |
800 N. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-1999 |
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An Art Deco gem hidden inside historic Union Station, Traxx serves American dishes with contemporary twists. More... |
950 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
213-388-3042 |
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Refined cuisine at a local branch of one of Seoul's leading restaurants. More... |
12625 Sierra Hwy.
Saugus, CA 91350
661-251-4315 |
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An unabashedly French country inn beside the road in a remote Southern California location. More... |
13355 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-784-2915 |
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This Cal-Asian menu laden with multicultural diversity delivers MAXimum flavor. More... |
12969 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
818-990-0500 |
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Handsome and cozy Pinot Bistro features classic bistro fare and contemporary California creations. More... |
419 Cold Canyon Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
818-222-3888 |
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Ready for a game dinner in an idyllic setting? More... |
SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY/PASADENA |
921 Meridian Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626-799-8828 |
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A handsome, homey bistro adjacent to the South Pasadena Gold Line station offering bistro classics like escargots Bourgogne, entrecôte and leg of lamb. More... |
45 S. Mentor Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-795-2478 |
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Contemporary California-French cuisine and bistro classics in an art-filled Art Deco bungalow with a tranquil outdoor terrace. More... |
The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa Pasadena
1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-568-3900 |
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California-born chef Craig Strong rules The Dining Room with his adventurous combinations. More... |
1009 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626-441-2443 |
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Enjoy New American cuisine with eclectic touches in an outdoor space. More... |
1109 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91202
818-243-6231 |
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Understated elegance, a comfortable and quiet setting, formal yet friendly service, and deliciously prepared Italian classics in the 'burbs. More... |
1030 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-440-7087 |
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This restaurant-wine bistro features the able cooking of Claud Beltran and a moderately priced wine list. More... |
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