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The Team at Fish in a Bottle is proud to introduce a Multi-Course Table Service Omakase experience in Cypress. Our Chef is planning a 100% true Omakase journey where every piece/dish is perfectly crafted and then seasoned to accentuate and complement the taste of the underlying high quality ingredients. Our style is Creative/Modern while still paying respect to time-honored tradition. Learn More »

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Nick & Stef’s has a contemporary, urban take on the traditional steakhouse, with a dramatic view of downtown Los Angeles lining one wall, and an aging room and wine room set inside another. Besides all those prime cuts of beef, the menu offers seafood, pasta, and even some vegetarian options for steak shy diners. The word here is choice, and twelve is the number, with twelve appetizers, twelve vegetable dishes, twelve potato options, and twelve sauces to select. Should it be for a pre-concert dinner, a business meeting with clients, or a romantic night out with that special someone, Nick … Learn More »

With stunning lakeside views, Boccaccio's draws interest from all over Southern California. From Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, diners come to enjoy our serene, peaceful setting, exquisite service, and delectable menu. We host rehearsal dinners, bridal & baby showers, birthdays, anniversary parties, and corporate events. Learn More »

Asia de Cuba aims to transport diners to unseen worlds, and they very well may accomplish this with an innovative menu, unique ambiance, and hip crowd. The atmosphere combines the best of both indoors and out, with a hip, see-and-be-seen vibe indoors and a quiet and romantic landscaped patio outside. The menu equally fuses two drastically different worlds, inventing a new type of cuisine in the process. As the restaurant’s name suggests, Asian cuisine mingles with Latin flavors, with such dishes as Seafood Pad Thai, “Havana Style” and Cuban Spiced Chicken with Thai coconut sticky rice and avocado fruit salsa. … Learn More »

Hush, named for its understated elegance and simplicity, blends extraordinary contemporary American Cuisine, an expansive world-class wine collection and a welcome atmosphere that is sure to satisfy the most discriminating palates. Learn More »

Ozumo is one of the few true contemporary Japanese restaurants in Santa Monica. Food is prepared on a traditional Japanese Robata Grill and includes the finest sushi and sashimi. The extraordinary interior concepts of Ozumo incorporate the four major materials found in Japanese design and architecture: wood, paper, steel and stone. Featuring a 22-seat sushibar, elegant dining room, an Izakaya lounge, as well as outdoor beer garden, Ozumo can cater any social or business event. The sake list at Ozumo is second to none, and features a large selection of the highest quality "ginjo" and "daiginjo" premium sakes. An extensive … Learn More »

Offering diners modern Japanese fare with American flare, Geisha House in Hollywood caters to those looking for more than the typical sushi restaurant. An ultra modern décor welcomes guests as they enter the restaurant. Providing an atmosphere dripping with sensuality, Geisha House is a great way to start a night out on the town, or to bring a date. The full bar serves up sake infused signature cocktails like the Geisha Kiss Martini. Creative presentation of dishes such as the Sashimi Igloo and Robata World is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the belly, while … Learn More »

Offering a warm, glamorous, and charming atmosphere, Ortolan serves elegant French cuisine created with European culinary traditions and California ingredients. Chef Christophe Eme, formerly from L’Orangerie, partnered up with actress Jeri Ryan and created a small menu with delectable French dishes. Eme’s signature dishes include Crispy Languostines with basil, chickpeas, and minestrone, and the Roasted Squab Breast and Leg with a gratin of macaroni and tapenade salad. The foie gras terrine and the amuse- bouche are also items to try. Learn More »

Located near the famed farmers market in the bustling Fairfax district, Cobras and Matadors is "underground Spain meets urban Los Angeles." Here, one will discover a tapas-centric menu filled with traditional Spanish favorites and eclectic variations on the theme, as well as a fast-paced atmosphere that is simply intoxicating. It’s anything but stuffy, and is still delicious and surprising enough to please even the most cultured Los Angeles diner. Go for the inventive dishes. Go for the fabulous vibe. Go for a fantastic night out. Just go. Learn More »

Situated discreetly where funky and hip Abbot Kinney boulevard dead ends, Beechwood is the perfect haven to morph into the trendy hipster scene of Venice. The modern warm wood décor creates a relaxed atmosphere, whether you are enjoying the signature Pan Fried Chicken Paillard in the secluded rear dining room, or a Kiwi Vodka Caipirinha in the comfortable, noisy space of the enticing bar area with its fire pit, low chaise lounges, and communal tables. There is no doubt that the stylish crowd is drawn in by the innovative twists on international comfort food, diverse wines and specialty cocktail list … Learn More »

Falcon’s location, on a nondescript stretch of Sunset Boulevard, is unassuming, but once inside, it’s a different story—the glamorous Dodd Mitchell design provides the perfect setting for drinking or dining. Indeed, although Falcon has built a reputation for its nightlife, the restaurant’s food is worthy of a trip in its own right. The focus of the succinct but wide-ranging menu is fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the dishes are fancy enough to gain interest, but not overworked. The wine list, too, is thoughtfully chosen, covering the globe but specializing in California. Learn More »

Melograno is centrally located on Hollywood Boulevard, a few blocks west of Vine; although the area is not synonymous with fine dining, the cuisine here is worth an excursion. Owned by chef Alberto Lazzarino and his sommelier/business partner, Giuseppe Cossu, Melograno is focused specifically on Northern Italian cuisine from the Piedmont region. This means rich, authentic dishes such as house-made agnolotti with black truffles and carnaroli rice risotto with wild mushrooms. Lazzarino and Cossu bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from their respective disciplines and by joining forces, provide Los Angeles with an original and adventurous spin on Italian … Learn More »

Simon LA, located at the Sofitel Hotel, has been named one of best restaurants in Los Angeles by Los Angeles Magazine. Simon LA focuses on modern American cuisine created by culinary star Kerry Simon. Dishes are one-of-a-kind, while incorporating the freshest seasonal ingredients. With a relaxed atmosphere and a décor featuring marble water walls, a fire pit, an outdoor patio, and an open exhibition kitchen, the menu is American-influenced with international flair. The menu provides options like pasta, salads, and wood-roasted pizzas, as well as fish, beef, and lamb. Chef Simon’s signature Yellow Tail Carpaccio and Bluefin Tuna Tartare are … Learn More »

This business was reported as PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Pacific by NoRu offers a fresh, balanced, coastal-inspired culinary experience that explores what local flavor truly is. Founded by residents who have lived and understand that what this area represents is an opportunity to share good nature, great people, and amazing food with its patrons. Please visit, dine, and enjoy Pacific’s balance of excellent food, a love for nature, and great people. Won "Best New Restaurant" in Ventura County voted on by VC Reporter for 2019/2020. See you soon at Pacific by NoRu. Learn More »