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Sona
Category:
Romantic Dining
401 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles,
California 90048
The meal at Sona lived up to all the hype I've heard. The sweet corn chowder started the meal...
More 5 months ago
The meal at Sona lived up to all the hype I've heard. The sweet corn chowder started the meal wonderfully, followed by the melt in your mouth beef tenderloin and short ribs. A companion and I split an ounce of the wagyu beef just to try it and it, for me, beat the wagyu at Cut. For dessert definitely try the fried lemon meringue pie. It's unique and flavorful.
Our waiter expertly recommended wines and we all left very full and incredibly satisfied. I would recommend this restaurant without hesitation.
Pros: attentive service, excellent wine list, incredible food
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A.O.C.
Category:
Restaurants
8022 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles,
California 90048
Susanne Goin is one of the best chefs in LA and AOC is fantastic. I recommend sitting at the bar....
More 2 months ago
Susanne Goin is one of the best chefs in LA and AOC is fantastic. I recommend sitting at the bar. The food is great, the servers and bartenders are helpful and friendly and they have a great wine selection. The bacon-wrapped dates are a must.
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The Ivy
Category:
Romantic Dining
113 N Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles,
California 90048
The food was VERY pricey but also really good. At my table we ordered crabcake appetizers (not...
More 4 months ago
The food was VERY pricey but also really good. At my table we ordered crabcake appetizers (not very good at all), seafood risotto (delicious), lobster ravioli special (wish I'd ordered it), fish and chips (not just fish and fries but a GINORMOUS platter with onion rings, calamari, shrimp and scallops too), and white wine/Bellinis. I will definitely go back when I'm in L.A. Shopping at Kitson is just next door, so it's a win/win.
Pros: Delicious seafood
Cons: Always crowded, long lines for tables
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The Little Door
Category:
Romantic Dining
8164 W 3rd St
Los Angeles,
California 90048
I've been to the Little Door a handful of times over the past few years and every time is just as...
More 1 month ago
I've been to the Little Door a handful of times over the past few years and every time is just as amazing as the first time. The food, service and wine are always perfect! I even order desert here, which I don't usually order elsewhere, because its so good. Everything here tastes different and better than I expect it to. For example I ordered a tuna plate which I expected to be spicy, but it was sweet - unexpected but soooo delicious. It's a great date spot or great place to take out of town guests, the mood ambience and patio are sensational.
Pros: food, ambience,wine list
Cons: crowded
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Providence
Category:
Romantic Dining
5955 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles,
California 90038
My fiancee and I went to Providence to celebrate our engagement, and it was the perfect spot for a...
More 4 months ago
My fiancee and I went to Providence to celebrate our engagement, and it was the perfect spot for a special occasion. Great service from friendly, knowledgable wait staff, and the food (i had the prawns and chowder) was amazing. It's definitely pricey but well worth it for a special occasion.
Pros: great food and service
Cons: pricey
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Yamashiro
Category:
Restaurants
1999 N Sycamore Ave
Los Angeles,
California 90068
My wife and I went to Yamashiro a couple of weeks ago and had a great experience. The view was...
More 10 months ago
My wife and I went to Yamashiro a couple of weeks ago and had a great experience. The view was amazing and the service was great.
We shared a few dishes including a variety of sushi, filet mignon, and the grilled seafood. Everything we had was incredible and our server was very helpful in helping us decide what to order.
I appreciated that the filet was cooked to order AND the server came back about a minute after the filet was delivered to make sure it was cooked properly.
We each had a martini and they were mixed PERFECTLY. For dessert we shared the Smores...fantastic!
I can't wait to go back! It's rare to find a restaurant that has everything going for it....but Yamashiro does.
Pros: Quality of food, service, location
Cons: There isn't one in my backyard.
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Gardens of Taxco
Category:
Late Night Dining
1113 N Harper Ave
Los Angeles,
California 90046
(323) 203-1301
Gardens of Taxco is a great meal at a great price. There is no menu, so it's as easy as it can...
More 8 months ago
Gardens of Taxco is a great meal at a great price. There is no menu, so it's as easy as it can get. First you get vegetables and chips (of course), followed by a small quesadilla, then an enchilada, then your main course with rice beans and tortillas, and at the end with a dessert and a glass of sherry. By the way we got a pitcher of a great margharitta as well. Our bill came to $66. Go and enjoy!
Pros: Fun, Unique, Price
Cons: Cheesy
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Buddha's Belly
Category:
Restaurants
7475 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles,
California 90036
We have lived by Buddha's Belly for three years and had never been in--primarily because I was...
More 1 year ago
We have lived by Buddha's Belly for three years and had never been in--primarily because I was concerned that my husband, who has a pepper allergy, couldn't survive a place sure to have bell peppers and chili sauce out the yin-yang. However, returning home from a long day at work yesterday, he suggested (to my surprise) we try it out.
It was 9:30 pm on a Thursday and we had our 11-year-old in tow (hey, it's still summer vacation!) and we got seated in a booth right away. The restaurant was busy, but not overly crowded, and the music was definitely not overloud (I noticed someone else said the music was too loud--maybe that's just on the weekend?).
Well, long story short (too late, right?), the wait staff was extremely attentive about my hubby's allergy. They seemed to know most everything in each dish we asked about, and were quick to insist on double-checking with the kitchen for things that they were even a little unsure about. Very refreshing in a city chock full of wannabe actor/waiters who think "allergy" means "dislike." (We once asked a waiter at PF Chang's why my husband's meal came with bell pepper spirals on top of it, and he said, "Oh, it's fine--it's just a garnish.")
Anyway, hubby ordered three generous appetizers (Har gow, simple and super good; chicken lettuce cups, very yummy; and rock shrimp tempura, excellent). My son and I got to order spicy food for a nice change of pace (we basically never go out to Thai or Mexican places because of the allergy). We all enjoyed our food very much and had a really great service experience.
To those complaining that this is not "authentic" Asian food, I would say Buddha's Belly doesn't really sell itself as such. It's kind of like complaining that an action movie wasn't "serious" enough. It's tasty food, nice ambience, and attentive wait staff. For us, that made a great Thursday night dinner.
Pros: Great service, yummy food, allergy conscious
Cons: Valet-only parking ($5), can be very busy at times
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Electric Karma
Category:
Romantic Dining
8222 1/2 W Third St
Los Angeles,
California 90048
(323) 302-4308
I've been coming to EK for a couple of years already and everything is fantastic; from the...
More 5 months ago
I've been coming to EK for a couple of years already and everything is fantastic; from the Bollywood on the big screen to the always fresh and delicious food, to the extremely friendly owner Pama who will even keep you company if you are dining alone, to the authentic and over the top decor and ambiance. Then of course there is Kate... the hostess who is simply glowing; the friendliest person ever and who masterfully interacts with both guests and kitchen to make sure that every dish is prepared to your personal satisfaction and that the experience is overwhelmingly positive. EK makes for an exotic and always enjoyable evening.
Pros: Ambiance, Attitude, and of Course; the Food.
Cons: drawbacks? :) maybe just one...
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Grace Restaurant
Category:
Romantic Dining
7360 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles,
California 90036
This is a San Francisco restaurant in Los Angeles. The sommelier is knowledgeable and accessible,...
More 1 year ago
This is a San Francisco restaurant in Los Angeles. The sommelier is knowledgeable and accessible, the servers are attentive, not intrusive, know the menu and wine, the ambiance is intimate, the food is delicious, the menu is diverse and the restaurant is not at all sceney. For special occasions, nothing in Los Angeles beats Grace.
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