Fine Dining and Nightlife in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Burbank

Smoke House Restaurant (Burbank)
Los Angeles Restaurant Landmark, the Smoke House was founded in 1946 at the corner of Pass & Riverside in Burbank by Lockheed employees Jack Monroe & Jim Stockton and silent partner Bill Storey. The original restaurant seated 46 people, and was enjoyed by local luminaries Bob Hope and Bing Crosby (among others) on its opening night. Anybody who was "anybody" at Warner Bros. (across the street) and in the entertainment industry frequented the venerable eatery. It wasn't unusual to see Errol Flynn, Judy Garland, Milton Berle, or Robert Redford walk through the Smoke House doors and into the restaurant known for respecting their privacy. The Laugh-In show use to rent the restaurant for their parties, and Jack Parr even hosted the Tonight Show from the Smoke House in 1956.
Links For Smoke House Restaurant:
http://www.smokehouserestaurant.net
View the menu here: http://www.smokehouserestaurant.net/181103.html

Asia - Los Feliz (Los Angeles)
Asia Los Feliz, LA's newest award-winning fusion restaurant. Located in the heart of the newly fashionable Atwater Village district of Los Angeles, Asia Los Feliz features an eclectic menu designed by executive chef Visanu, the creator of Neo-Thai cuisine. Taking Thai food to the next level, Neo-Thai combines the flavors of French, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Classic American and American Southwest cuisines into an exciting fusion available only at Asia Los Feliz. We also feature a critically acclaimed Sushi bar, featuring a host of one-of-a-kind rolls and appetizers. Our bar also spotlights a wide variety of the latest exotic Soju cocktails.
www.asialosfeliz.com

White Lotus (Hollywood)
White Lotus offers a full sushi bar, an array of dim sum, Euro-Asian inspired entrees, and a wide variety of salads and noodle dishes. The Asian-inspired decor is based on the Chinese design philosophy of feng-shui. The interior was designed by Chris Breed and partner Allan Hajjar, with consulting feng-shui specialist Sharon Choi. The entryway features a sculpture of the Lady of White Lotus, rendered by prominent sculptor, David Grieco.
http://www.whitelotushollywood.com

Yamashiro Restaurant (Hollywood)
For 88 years Yamashiro has watched over the history of Hollywood. It has witnessed the birth of the film industry, the glamour of Hollywood's "Golden Age", the difficult times of war with Japan, and the current period of intense interest in Eastern cultures. Yamashiro started as a fabulous private estate and is now open to the public as a unique restaurant and public gardens. Yamashiro means "Mountain Palace" in Japanese. It was the dream of the Bernheimer brothers in 1911 to build a hilltop mansion 250 feet above Hollywood Boulevard to house their priceless collection of Asian treasures. Hundreds of skilled craftsmen were brought from the Orient to recreate an exact replica of a palace located in the "Yamashiro" mountains near Kyoto, Japan.
http://www.yamashirorestaurant.com/

The Palm Restaurant (West Hollywood)
In Los Angeles, there is no better place to see and be seen than the Palm. The Los Angeles Palm has been a staple with celebrities since it opened in 1975, when The Palm had only three other restaurants. The LA Palm is open from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch, and from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for dinner. Monday through Friday. On the weekends the LA Palm is open Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
http://www.thepalm.com

Naya (Pasadena)
Naya restaurant is located in the very heart of Old Pasadena, a neighborhood that is the very essence of naya, or rebirth.
http://www.nayadining.com

Traxx (Los Angeles)
Traxx is where the romance of the past and the spirit of the future seamlessly merge.
http://www.traxxrestaurant.com

Water Grill (Los Angeles)
Water Grill is at the pinnacle of dining experiences in Southern California - something you have to experience to believe.
http://www.watergrill.com

Barefoot (Los Angeles)
Barefoot is very So-Cal, from the hip crowd and the salad, pasta and grill menu to the modern decor that you'd find elsewhere in a more expensive restaurant.
http://www.barefootrestaurant.com

Grace (Los Angeles)
Grace combines the intimacy of a favorite neighborhood haunt with the quality of a fine dining restaurant.
http://www.gracerestaurant.com

Maple Drive (Los Angeles)
On a quiet tree lined street in the heart of Beverly Hills is a restaurant long recognized as an icon of Beverly Hills dining.
http://www.mapledriverestaurant.com

The Argyle Restaurant (Los Angeles)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Decorated in an Art Deco Style. Serving New-American Style of Food.
http://www.argylehotel.com/restaurant.html

Drago Ristorante (Los Angeles)
Just when you thought there were too many Italian restaurants in Los Angeles, here comes one worth waiting for.
http://www.celestinodrago.com

Patina Catering (and all restaurants)
The Patina Group includes an array of award-winning restaurants throughout California and venturing into Las Vegas.
http://www.patinagroup.com

Vermont Restaurant & Bar
http://www.vermontrestaurantonline.com

The Dresden (Los Angeles)
A place made popular by its location, a hot and hip lounge act and often-overlooked ambiance and cuisine.
http://www.thedresden.com

The Derby (Los Angeles)
The Derby has long been identified as The Destination for "after the races" at nearby Santa Anita Park. The race track memorabilia throughout the restaurant includes photographs, saddles, racing silks and other relics dating back to 1875.
http://www.thederbyarcadia.com

Maggiano's Little Italy (Los Angeles)
Red-checked tablecloths, family portraits, leather banquettes and richly polished mahogany wood provide a warm ambiance and welcome you to an atmosphere where you will truly enjoy a unique dining experience.
http://www.maggianos.com

Ciudad (Los Angeles)
Ciudad has a cosmopolitan, "downtown" space, with a jazzy Latin feel and contemporary verve.
http://www.ciudad-la.com

Sushi Go 55 (Los Angeles)
Outstanding sushi, sashimi, and authentic prepared and cooked Japanese style cuisine.
http://sushigo55.com

Wolfgang Puck (all restaurants)
The name Wolfgang Puck, in the eyes of food lovers and experts alike, represents the ultimate in good cooking. That name now refers not only to the world-famous chef himself but also to the culinary empire he has built since the early 1980s.
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/rest/index.html

 

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