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A photo of Mi Piace restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4065)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pasadena
Booked 23 times today
With over 30 years serving up crave worthy food, craft coktails, extensive wine lists and personalized service, we invite you to come dine on our newly renovated patio, bustling main dining rooms, sleek lounge or order our takeout. In Italian, Mi Piace means - I like it; and the Mi Piace Team will make sure you love it at this award-winning restaurant. Mi Piace is the perfect spot to enjoy an intimate dinner, lively lunch, or festive brunch. We take pride in our product and service provided and look forward to having you as our guest in what we call 'home'.
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4.7
Exceptional(1139)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Glendale
Booked 19 times today
Bacari GDL is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 3rd 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 comfortable, intimate indoor lounge by the bar or in our spacious, breezy outdoor patio. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari GDL.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari GDL is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
A photo of Traxx restaurant
4.2
Awesome(13)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Traxx Restaurant and Traxx Bar are located inside beautiful, historic Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. We are a semi-fine dining restaurant with a casual attitude and relaxed atmosphere. Our restaurant serves scratch made American Bistro dishes using local a local bakery and local ingredients. We offer seating on our concourse (located in front of the restaurant inside Union Station), the Dining Room, and on our outside Patio in the courtyard. We also serve Traxx Bar, located across the concourse inside Union Station at the main entrance. Traxx Bar hours are M-F 11:30-10pm with kitchen hours until 8pm and Sat & Sun 12-10pm with kitchen hours until 7pm.
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4.8
Exceptional(1201)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • East Hollywood
Booked 58 times today
A multi-regional Middle Eastern restaurant in East Hollywood, from Chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis of Bestia and Bavel.
A photo of TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4150)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Hollywood
Booked 74 times today
TAO Los Angeles is a dynamic two-level space, complete with two private dining rooms, outdoor patio, lounge with large bar. and main dining room anchored by our 16 foot Quan Yin statue.
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4.1
Excellent(264)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Tokyo
Booked 28 times today
Hearts & Flame.Coastal Italian dishes in a modern industrial space in the heart of the DTLA Arts District. From fresh made pastas, to sea-to-table dishes, utilizing the freshest seafood from the California coast, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do. In the middle of our dining room, the flames are ignited from our grill, where steaks, are cooked over an open flame, creating a memorable experience for you and your guests.
A photo of Casa Cordoba - Montrose restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(518)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Montrose
Booked 18 times today
Casa Cordoba was established 2013 to deliver a truly authentic Spanish dining experience. Located in a classic Spanish building in the heart of beautiful Montrose, Casa Cordoba presents a truly immersive experience where Angelenos can step out of the hustle and bustle of their daily lives and experience a Taste of Spain.You can experience Casa in our magical garden, dining room, or wine bar. We offer authentic Spanish cuisine including an extensive tapas menu, specialty paellas, and much more to go along with our hand selected wine list representing various regions of Spain.
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4.1
Excellent(455)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
An oasis in the heart of Downtown LA, Broken Shaker, located on our rooftop pool deck, offers an eclectic menu of handcrafted cocktails and small bites. A James Beard Award finalist and winner of Tales of the Cocktail’s Best American Hotel Bar award, Broken Shaker serves up delicious cocktails, infused with homemade elixirs and exotic ingredients, bringing the flavors of the beach to the center of the city. A 4% health service charge is added to all checks to help cover the cost of health care benefits that we offer to our full-time employees. Additionally, an 18% service charge is automatically included in your purchase. Thank you for supporting our staff. If you would like either of these charges removed, please let your server know and the charge will be removed.
A photo of Shirley Brasserie restaurant
4.4
Awesome(242)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Hollywood
Booked 14 times today
Step into Shirley, a lively local restaurant named after the legendary Shirley Temple, who once tap-danced her way into Hollywood history right here at The Hollywood Roosevelt. Nestled within this iconic hotel, Shirley blends timeless charm with modern flair, offering a dining experience that celebrates California’s finest flavors with a French twist. At the helm is renowned Chef Craig Hopson, whose culinary mastery elevates every dish. From the inviting hum of conversations to the celebratory pop of bottles and the captivating rhythm of our open-air kitchen, Shirley buzzes with energy. Join us in the heart of Hollywood, where every moment becomes a feast for the senses, and every bite tells a story—just like Shirley herself did on these very grounds.
A photo of Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - At The Grove restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(463)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
Booked 20 times today
Brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg, creators of Blue Ribbon Restaurants in New York, Las Vegas and London, have arrived on the West Coast with the opening of Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill at The Grove in Los Angeles. The restaurant offers diners award-winning sushi offerings by Master Sushi Chef Toshi Ueki, Japanese steakhouse fare and Blue Ribbon classics in a warm, yet vibrant setting. Available for dinner and late-night dining, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill’s expansive menu presents quality sushi and sashimi selections, including Toshi’s Choice Omakase and Blue Ribbon Maki with ½ lobster, shiso and black caviar. For options beyond the sea, Blue Ribbon’s signature dishes include Oxtail Fried Rice with daikon, shiitake and bone marrow; 30 oz. Bone-In Rib Steak with onion tempura and bok choy; and Blue Ribbon’s famous Fried Chicken with wasabi and honey.

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  • David
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wonderful food and atmosphere, the vibe was terrific!
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    Mi PiacePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena
    4.5
  • Nicole
    Orange County •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Everything you would expect from an outstanding upscale dinning experience! From the Dj in the corner to the entire restaurant design this place is the entire vibe. Food, as I sit here typing and munching on my leftovers with the most basis of reheat options, the microwave, take me right back to when my lobster drunken noodles and lobster fried rice were dropped of at my table last night hot and fresh! Chef's Kiss, thank you. Drinks warmed your soul as well. But more over the reason I'll definitely be back many more times, is they recognize you're coming out spending hard earn money for a chance to relax and enjoy a night out, never felt rushed to just eat and leave! We were encouraged to just enjoy our items as they arrived and continue our conversation or listening to the music and people watching! Thank you for an all around dinning experience cant wait to be back.
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    TAO Asian Bistro - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Asian• Hollywood
    4.6
  • IsabelVIP
    Los Angeles •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Had a wonderful time at Saffy’s last night — I have high expectations for this restaurant “group” and y’all deliver great food and service every time. This was also the first time in a long while that I’ve received a bill and thought “this is less than what I was expecting,” a rare joy in these economic times. Happy holidays and thank you!
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    Saffy'sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Hollywood
    4.8
  • Lola
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our server Geoff was Amazing! Immediately after seating me as I was waiting for my guest he let us know if we needed anything we could ask another server to assist. He was very attentive and one of the best servers I’ve had! My experience before wasn’t so great the last time I went, but I’ll be asking for him every time! Definitely coming back…thanks for making my experience one of the best ones I’ve had Geoff! They definitely need more servers like you!!!!
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    Bacari GDLPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glendale
    4.7
  • Michael
    Los Angeles •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Comfortable and casual (with a capital "C" for each). Absolutely loved the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. -- and the choice of jazz as ambience was well chosen.
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    TraxxPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
    4.2
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