Los Angeles Area.....Dinner location ideas...

[Invester]

Hello folks anyone know a nice place to go(something nice n affordable 100-150 bucks with drinks is no biggie) In the LA area, it can be downtown, or somewhere in hollywood, or la cienga and stuff.

Im sure all of you LA folks know what im talking about, i just want to have a good time with my date, and i want it to be a nice/great atmosphere place.

I was thinking Yamashiro.

Can i get some help!

[Crimson92]

yamashiro is good.

i love sushi sooo

katsuya in studio city(not the other ones)
nobu in malibu
koy in la

[choicez]

Originally Posted by Invester

Hello folks anyone know a nice place to go(something nice n affordable 100-150 bucks with drinks is no biggie) In the LA area, it can be downtown, or somewhere in hollywood, or la cienga and stuff.

Im sure all of you LA folks know what im talking about, i just want to have a good time with my date, and i want it to be a nice/great atmosphere place.

I was thinking Yamashiro.

Can i get some help!

150 a person? or 150 for a couple? big difference in LA, especially with drinks.

[Feyd]

Katsuya in Brentwood (on San Vincente) if you want sushi... as long as you don't go overboard on drinks, its actually a pretty affordable place for a couple people to eat. $150 for a couple no problems... Usually a Lambo/Enzo, etc. parked out front and celebrities on the inside. Its very, very, LA.

If you want a great meal that's kind of off the beaten path, I would suggest the Buffalo Club on Olympic in Santa Monica. Old school supper-club'ish scene. Lots of mahogony and leather. Good drinks/great seasonal menus/cool atmosphere.. its more of a locals only type of place ~$200.00-250.00 for a couple. If you go you MUST get the cheese grit fries. Definitly not to be missed.

Best meal I've ever eaten in LA (and I've had a lot of good ones) was Craft LA over off of avenue of the stars. Good, good isht over there. for a couple people with a moderate thirst for booze you'll be at ~$250.00-$300.00 without breaking a sweat. But it was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had.

[MrAdams]

Hit up the Standard and go rooftop! shits pimp. kick back atmosphere and great view...

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by Feyd

Katsuya in Brentwood (on San Vincente) if you want sushi... as long as you don't go overboard on drinks, its actually a pretty affordable place for a couple people to eat. $150 for a couple no problems... Usually a Lambo/Enzo, etc. parked out front and celebrities on the inside. Its very, very, LA.

If you want a great meal that's kind of off the beaten path, I would suggest the Buffalo Club on Olympic in Santa Monica. Old school supper-club'ish scene. Lots of mahogony and leather. Good drinks/great seasonal menus/cool atmosphere.. its more of a locals only type of place ~$200.00-250.00 for a couple. If you go you MUST get the cheese grit fries. Definitly not to be missed.

Best meal I've ever eaten in LA (and I've had a lot of good ones) was Craft LA over off of avenue of the stars. Good, good isht over there. for a couple people with a moderate thirst for booze you'll be at ~$250.00-$300.00 without breaking a sweat. But it was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had.

the katsuya in studio city is much much better

[Tondtar]

If you like Sushi and do not care about a Lambo or Ferrari parked up front necessarily to validate the place, this is a great, affordable new discovery of mine. It's fusion Sushi. Owners are a young Korean couple and their food is fantastic and affordable : Miru 8691 in Beverly Hills

I am helping them in design, branding and forming a business venture to open a second location : a totally new restaurant concept.

http://www.miru8691.com/

Yelp reviews : http://www.yelp.com/biz/miru8691-beverly-hills

[Feyd]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

the katsuya in studio city is much much better

I know... but it wasn't close to where I used to live, so I hardly ever went there.

I kind of got the feeling from the OP that he wanted to impress a lady, that's why I suggested the one in Brentwood since its pretty flashy. And by saying it was very LA, I wasn't trying to validate it, but rather call it what it was. I personally hated that LA bullshit lifestyle (one of the reasons I GTFO and now live in Chicago).

Gotta admit that food aside pulling up to the one in Brentwood is a bit more impressive than trying to find parking at the studio city location that is crammed into a micro strip mall. Did they have valet in SC? I don't even remember...

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by Feyd

I know... but it wasn't close to where I used to live, so I hardly ever went there.

I kind of got the feeling from the OP that he wanted to impress a lady, that's why I suggested the one in Brentwood since its pretty flashy. Gotta admit that food aside pulling up to the one in Brentwood is a bit more impressive than trying to find parking at the studio city location that is crammed into a micro strip mall.

yeah parking/location is a killer

[Feyd]

Originally Posted by 1989baby

Hit up the Standard and go rooftop! shits pimp. kick back atmosphere and great view...

As awesome as it is up there, if you are going to attempt this, I would definitly have a plan B. I found that getting into the Standard roof bar can be pretty challenging on the weekends unless you are a hotel guest (or you commit to bottle service/are 1 man travelling with 12 really hot women).

But you never know... get a room there so you are guaranteed access, then maybe bow-chica-wow-wow.

[persian54]

I LOVE Yamashiro

it's easy 150 though.. I usually end up spending about $200 lol

[firstkill]

it would be easier to narrow down what type of food.

u want romantic with good service and quiet vs trendy.

all the japanese place listed above r loud and trendy.

Some decent places that wont break the bank.

150 total can be done @

Osteria Mozza (loud trendy)
Sushi ZO (true sushi, not the LA trendy)
Hatfields (not sure if they reopened yet)
AOC ( wine bar )
Bazaar at the SLS hotel (trendy) <- probably the most unique dining experience in LA at the moment

[Feyd]

+1 on AOC. Bacon wrapped dates FTW!

[hhkim]

stefans at la farm! its near santa monica and they have the best mini-big mac small plate dish. its AMAZING. i would go there again for the mini big mac alone. and not too pricey.

[Tondtar]

Originally Posted by dark335i

i only hear good things about Miru. never been though.

You should try it ...One of the best kept secrets of dining in WLA/ BH area, IMO. And I am not just saying that because the owners are clients of mine.