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1. Il Segreto
4.9
Exceptional(964)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Bel-Air
Booked 25 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. Steak 48 - Beverly Hills
4.8
Exceptional(2192)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Beverly Hills
Booked 133 times today
At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood, and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Also enjoy classic cocktails and an extensive award-winning wine list. At Steak 48, We encourage all of our guests to get dressed up for a great experience, here is a link to our dress code that you can share with your guests. https://www.steak48.com/steakhouses/beverly-hills/dress-code/Please dress as your elegant selves. You are going to have a great time!If you need any special accommodations or flowers reach out to us at the host desk! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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3. The Tower Bar
4.8
Exceptional(2036)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 92 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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4. The Ivy
4.8
Exceptional(8320)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Beverly Hills
Booked 118 times today
The Ivy's flagship Robertson Boulevard location near Beverly Hills and West Hollywood has been an essential Los Angeles dining destination since chef Richard Irving and designer Lynn von Kersting opened its doors in 1980. With its charming white picket-fence patio, vibrant interiors decked with fresh flowers, and its legendary status as a celebrity favorite, dining at The Ivy is both an indulgence and an event. Signature dishes, such as Ricky’s Fried Chicken, The Best Crab Cakes, Lobster Tagliatelle, Coconut Cake with raspberry filling, and the famous Ivy Chocolate Chip Cookies, showcase classic American comfort infused with French baking, Italian, Cajun, and Mexican influences. All breads are baked in house and uses the best healthy, organic ingredients available.A short walk from Melrose and LA’s bustling fashion district, the cozy and festive atmosphere is enhanced by personalized, attentive service on either the sunlit patio or colorful interior of this family-run institution.
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5. The Little Door
4.8
Exceptional(3061)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • West Hollywood
Booked 40 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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6. The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills
4.8
Exceptional(1611)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Beverly Hills
Booked 34 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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7. Ardor
4.6
Exceptional(782)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Hollywood
Booked 16 times today
The West Hollywood EDITION’s signature restaurant, Ardor, is a showcase for vegetable-forward healthy California cuisine with flavors inspired by local ingredients. Our menu features an artful balance of produce and meats, using techniques from around the world and products sourced hyper-locally. Each dish is made with organic ingredients and focuses on the essence of food, prepared simply and presented socially for a contemporary culinary journey. Reservations are seated based on availability at arrival and are allocated 2 hours to dine once seated. Reservation of 5 or greater will be allocated 2.5 hours. Full party must be present in order to be seated & we allow a 15-minute grace period.An 18.5% Staff Charge Added to all Checks and is Paid Entirely to Service Staff
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8. Bacari Beverly Hills
4.7
Exceptional(129)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Beverly Hills
Booked 108 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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9. Cento Pasta Bar
4.7
Exceptional(951)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Mid-City
Booked 51 times today
BREAKING THE MEDITERRANEAN MOLD. CENTO RESTAURANT IS INSPIRED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN AND LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES.
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10. State Social House
4.7
Exceptional(166)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • West Hollywood
Booked 13 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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