Los Angeles - Dining & Drinking

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When it comes to drinking and dining, anything one can possibly dream up can be found in Los Angeles. Celebrity-only seating on the West Side is countered by family-style seating in Silverlake, and cuisines from Ethiopian to Polish are all here somewhere. With so many choices and a limited time frame, here are some highlights that should not be missed.

Santa Monica/Venice/Malibu

These beachfront neighborhoods offer the full range of dining options from earthy-hippie cuisine in Venice to star-studded glamour in Malibu. When not gazing into the deep blue Pacific, be sure to focus your attention on Babalu for down-to-earth Caribbean cuisine, Chez Mimi for the most romantic French experience you'll have this side of Paris and Geoffrey's for fresh cuisine with a heart-stopping view of the California coast. Wolfgang Puck's Chinois On Main is a wonderful choice, as well as Arnold Schwarzenegger's Schatzi On Main, just one of the many celebrity-owned restaurants around the city.

La Cienega/Beverly Hills

When dining in this celebrity "hot zone," be sure to bring your high-limit credit cards and your best evening attire. Some great options include Le Colonial for French and Vietnamese, Chaya Brasserie for a legendary mix of Californian, French and Italian, and of course, the world-famous Spago Beverly Hills headed by Wolfgang Puck. La Cienega Boulevard offers LA's famed "Restaurant Row," which features The Stinking Rose for all your garlic desires, Gaylord for famed Indian cuisine, Lawry's Prime Rib and many other local favorites.

Hollywood/Melrose

A small step away from the big money of Beverly Hills, these hot spots offer a warmer and hipper version of the same scene. Musso and Frank's Grill offers American cuisine with an old Hollywood style. Joachim Splichal serves the highest of haute cuisine at Patina, and West Hollywood's Asia de Cuba features Asian-Cuban fusion in a dining room decorated all in white. Also in West Hollywood is perhaps the finest Moroccan restaurant in all of Los Angeles, Dar Maghreb, which is more than just dining--it's an unforgettable experience. Finally, for lowbrow gastronomic pleasure that should not be missed, wait in line for the oldest Hollywood tradition, a Chili Cheese Dog from Pink's.

Downtown

After a prolonged period of economic hardship, Downtown LA recently went in for cosmetic surgery, replacing the old shabby buildings with new business and recreation centers. One of the newer establishments that helped the downtown comeback is R-23, which quickly gained a reputation for serving unbelievable sushi. The nearby Atlas Supper Club offers multicultural fare with a touch of classic Hollywood. Another downtown hot spot is the Water Grill, which offers upscale seafood for the international dining set. For beautiful views of the LA skyline, dine at Windows Steaks & Martinis located at the top of the Transamerica Building. For a more casual but earth shaking good time, check out Epicentre, which is designed to look like a cafe, post-earthquake.

Drink

Options for a pre-dinner drink or a late-night wrap-up are endless in the Los Angeles bar scene. One spot, however, remains the center of most of the action. A true part of Southern California folklore, the Sunset Strip remains the hottest place for drinking in Los Angeles. Famous and infamous Strip residents include the Sky Bar, the Viper Room, the Key Club, Goodbar, Fenix, The Roxy, Whiskey a Go-Go, the Cat Club and the House of Blues. Throughout its history this 1.5-mile strip of asphalt has served as the nightly play space for celebrities ranging from Grace Kelly to Motley Crue.

If you're looking to avoid the paparazzi, Los Angeles has several other areas exploding with bar culture. Hollywood takes on a slightly grungier feel with the Lava Lounge, the Cat n' Fiddle, Goldfingers and the Burgundy Room. Los Feliz counters as the home of retro with the Derby and the Dresden, while Beverly Hills and the Westside offer a slightly toned-down glamour with the Lunaria.

If you're not into the image, and just looking for a fun place to kick back with friends and have a brew, go U.K. in Santa Monica at Ye Olde King's Head, an authentic transplant from England that is often populated with British expatriates. Or, go for the Emerald Isle of Ireland at O'Brien's Pub, a noisy but down-to-earth sports bar filled with friendly people.







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Key Club


The key to good times
 9039 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
+1 310 274 5800
http://www.thekeyclub.net
Key Club
Asia de Cuba


Dining in the Mondrian
 8440 Sunset Boulevard
Mondrian Hotel
Los Angeles, CA 90049
+1 323 848 6000
http://www.mondrianhotel.com/mondrian_hotel_asiadecuba.asp
Asia de Cuba
Spago Beverly Hills


Wolfgang Puck's best
 176 North Canon Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90210
+1 310 385 0880
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/rest/fine/spago/bh/
Spago Beverly Hills
Cat Club


Great hangout
 8911 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
+1 310 657 0888
http://www.catclubonsunset.com/
Cat Club
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Derby


Hottest swing club in town
 4500 Los Feliz Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
+1 323 663 8979
http://www.the-derby.com
Derby
Pink's


Probably the best chili dog in L.A.
 709 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
+1 323 931 4223
http://pinkshollywood.com
Pink's
Patina


Perhaps L.A.'s most popular
 141 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
+1 213 972 3331 / +1 866 972 8462 (Toll Free)
http://www.patinagroup.com/patina/
Patina
Babalu


Eclectic dishes
 1002 Montana Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90403
+1 310 395 2500
Babalu
Stinking Rose


Garlic everywhere
 55 North La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90211
+1 310 652 7673
http://www.thestinkingrose.com
Stinking Rose
The Taj


First-class
 50 North La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90211
+1 310 652 3838
The Taj
Dar Maghreb


Moroccan on the Sunset Strip
 7651 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90046
+1 323 876 7651
http://www.darmaghrebrestaurant.com
Dar Maghreb
Chez Mimi


Lovely cottage
 246 26th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90402
+1 310 393 0558
Chez Mimi
Sunset Strip


The fabulous night life
 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Sunset Strip
House of Blues Sunset Strip


Blues Brothers' joint
 8430 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
+1 323 848 5100
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/sunsetstrip/
House of Blues Sunset Strip
Cat n' Fiddle Pub and Restaurant


England in Hollywood
 6530 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
+1 323 468 3800
http://www.thecatandfiddle.com
Cat n' Fiddle Pub and Restaurant
Musso & Frank Grill


Old Hollywood still shines
 6667 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
+1 323 467 5123 / +1 888 665 7478
Musso & Frank Grill
Epicentre Restaurant and Lounge


Earthshakingly delicious
 200 South Hill Street
Kawada Hotel
Los Angeles, CA 90012
+1 213 625 0000
http://www.kawadahotel.com/restaurants.htm
Epicentre Restaurant and Lounge
Chaya Brasserie


Interesting menu and clientele
 8741 Alden Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90048
+1 310 859 8833
http://www.thechaya.com
Chaya Brasserie
R23


Excellent find in Little Tokyo
 923 East 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
+1 213 687 7178
http://www.r23.com/
R23
Whisky a Go Go


Whisky a Go Go
 8901 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
310 652 4202
http://www.whiskyagogo.com/
Whisky a Go Go
Ye Olde King's Head


Britain by the beach
 116 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90401
+1 310 451 1402
http://www.yeoldekingshead.com/
Ye Olde King's Head
Dresden


The Rat Pack would approve
 1760 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
+1 323 665 4294
http://www.thedresden.com
Dresden
Burgundy Room


No pretenses and a laidback crowd
 1621 1/2 North Cahuenga Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028-6201
+1 323 465 7530
Burgundy Room
Viper Room


Celebrity-studded hangout
 8852 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
+1 310 358 1881
http://www.viperroom.com/
Viper Room
O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant


Place for darts and beer
 2941 Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90405
+1 310 396 4725
http://www.obriensonmain.com/contact.html
O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Sky Bar


Hotter than fire
 8440 Sunset Boulevard
Mondrian Hotel
Los Angeles, CA 90069
+1 323 650 8999
http://www.mondrianhotel.com/mondrian_hotel_skybar.asp
Sky Bar
Roxy


Live rock and great crowd
 9009 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
+1 310 278 9457
http://www.theroxyonsunset.com/
Roxy
Geoffrey's


Drinks with an ocean view
 27400 Pacific Coast Highway
Los Angeles, CA 90265
+1 310 457 1519
http://www.geoffreysmalibu.com/
Geoffrey's
Chinois on Main


Loud, trendy and absolutely delicious
 2709 Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90405
+1 310 392 9025
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/rest/fine/chinois/main/index.php
Chinois on Main
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