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Sushi Masuyoshi is a tiny sushi counter in Culver City run entirely by one chef who serves a $165 omakase.
Somerville is a glamorous supper club in South LA with live jazz and enough ambiance to turn every night into a special occasion.
Fable and Spirit is a glamorous dinner spot in Lido Marina Village that’s great for a special occasion or date night.
Marche Moderne serves reworked classic French dishes in a dining room filled with cocktail dresses and Rolexes.
Florence Osteria & Piano Bar is a charming Italian restaurant in West Hollywood with live music, handmade pasta, and a giant olive tree in the dining room.
Mr. Chow serves mediocre and pricey Chinese food but you come here for a splashy night in Beverly Hills.
Restaurant Ki is a high-energy, 12-course tasting menu with genre-pushing Korean dishes.
High-end restaurants for birthdays, anniversaries, or when you just want to hear about the life and times of a sunchoke.
Whether you want to eat a nice dinner or drop it low in the club, here's a list of great ways to ring in 2025.
Think Los Angeles isn’t a holiday hotbed? Check out these spots.
Pasjoli is a fancy French restaurant in Santa Monica that's worth a splurge for a special occasion.
Doesn't "basting" a turkey sound kind of illegal? Use this guide for dine-in and takeout options instead.
Silvers Omakase is a high-energy omakase in Santa Barbara that's perfect for a fun special occasion meal.
Lucky's in Montecito is a classic American steakhouse with great service, solid steaks, and strong drinks.
South Beverly Grill is a Hillstone restaurant in Beverly Hills that always works for a splashy, over-the-top dinner.
Houston's Pasadena is a reliable, seemingly upscale chain that's perfect for a celebration. Or anything, really.
Spots guaranteed to make you the hero of the office—or at least make everyone forget what you did at the last holiday party.
If the words "medium-rare" make you feel a special type of way, head to these 16 spots.
If you want to impress someone with incredible Imperial-style Chinese food and a blockbuster space, take them to Bistro Na’s in the SGV.
Peppone is a charming red sauce Italian spot that’s very expensive but fun and delicious.
For an exciting, splashy Italian meal, few places in LA do it better than Bestia in the Arts District.
Mori Nozomi is a woman-led sushi restaurant in West LA that serves an elegant, nuanced omakase designed to impress serious sushi fans.