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1. Il Segreto
4.8
Exceptional(955)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Bel-Air
Booked 24 times today
Nestled in the hills of Bel-Air, Il Segreto is the newest addition to the group of restaurants owned by Chef and restaurateur Giacomino Drago.
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2. Restaurant at the Getty Center
4.7
Exceptional(4731)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • West Los Angeles
Booked 27 times today
Thank you for choosing The Restaurant at the Getty! Reservations are not required to dine with us, but they are recommended, especially on high traffic days. We do NOT offer same day reservations.We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Due to high command, Requests for window seating are not guaranteed. If there are more than 4 guests in your party, please contact The Restaurant directly for reservations. Duplicate reservations are subject to cancellation. Admission to the Getty Center now requires a free timed-entry reservation for each person in your party over the age of two. Reserve your entry time using the special access link below. https://bit.ly/3yLiUj5
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3. Élephante Santa Monica
4.6
Exceptional(1484)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 251 times today
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
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4. The Tower Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2015)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 73 times today
The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel debuted a new look in May of 2018, featuring a refreshed outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. The Tower Bar Restaurant has split views of the city from either side of the lobby. It offers a swank lounge, bar and an al fresco dining experience. Custom made banquettes line the windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline. Art deco design influences include walnut with gold inlay trim in a subtle, muted color scheme. The delectable menu features California Bistro with Italian fare. A dress code is enforced, please call for information.We are now open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is offered six nights a week, Monday-Saturday. We are unable to guarantee a seating preference of indoors or outdoors. We recommend a sweater or light coat during the evenings.Shorts, baseball caps, sweats, sandals, tank tops, phone calls, computers and photos are not permitted.
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5. The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills
4.5
Awesome(1602)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Beverly Hills
Booked 24 times today
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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6. The Little Door
4.7
Exceptional(3044)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • West Hollywood
Booked 47 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.
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7. Bacari Beverly Hills
4.8
Exceptional(98)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Beverly Hills
Booked 66 times today
Bacari Beverly Hills is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 7th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special. Our team provides warm hospitality in our large, open indoor space & our charming patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Beverly Hills. We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Beverly Hills is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
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8. State Social House
4.7
Exceptional(166)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • West Hollywood
Booked 4 times today
We offer savory American Pub Bites with flavors from the farms of California to the Far East and Europe. At each of our four bars, we offer 20 beers on tap, an elegant selection of boutique wines and a unique seasonal cocktails menu. We offer The Tortugo Lounge next door where you can sit back and enjoy a fine cigar. We have TVs throughout the first floor and The Tortugo Lounge here you can watch all major sporting events. And for those who enjoy live music and a more intimate setting, we offer The Attic upstairs.
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9. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper
4.8
Exceptional(1594)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Santa Monica
Booked 44 times today
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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10. Drake's Hollywood
4.5
Awesome(135)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Hollywood
Booked 14 times today
Drake's is a swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant with sophisticated cocktails at a large, circular bar.We accept reservations 7 days in advance. Reservations open up at 9 am. For groups of 8 or more, please call the restaurant. Reservations are strongly encouraged as we have limited walk-in availability.Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice for any adjustments. No-show reservations will incur a fee of $50 per guest.We do not seat incomplete parties. To ensure that all parties are seated punctually and with ample time to enjoy their experience, a time limit is enforced: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 22 hours for parties of 3 to 4 2 hours 15 minutes for parties of 5 to 8Valet is available.A 5% surcharge will be added to each guest check. This charge is for the benefit of Drake’s employees. In support of this initiative, the entirety of this charge is retained by Drake’s.

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