David Sternlight: Great, tender, juicy prime steaks in dark, romantic, candlelit old wood atmosphere. Priced accordingly.
Tony Blass: hennessy paradis after dinner
Sylvia Blanco: Very nice place, good food, wonderful service.
2. Kibitz Room
7.9
410 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · Mid-City West · 18 tips and reviews
Los Angeles Times: Open from 10 a.m. every day, the Kibitz Room is a great place for a morning brew and a big bowl of matzo ball soup (ask for two spoons to make the meal romantic and cheap). Read more.
Where Los Angeles Magazine: 80-year-old Canter’s Deli, the Kibitz Room—the divey-est, strangest little club and bar in town. It has a history with rock ‘n’ roll royalty: The Doors & Frank Zappa kibbitzed and jammed here. Read more.
Hesh Meister: Tuesday night jams with the FOCKRs. You might even catch me sitting in on the Hammond organ from time to time.
3. Jar Restaurant
7.7
8225 Beverly Blvd (at Harper Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · Mid-City West · 50 tips and reviews
Los Angeles: Get the prime-grade ribeye with melted herb butter & sided with grilled onion - grilled with charred edges & a medium sear. For sides kimchi stir-fried with brussels sprouts or slightly crisped fries.
LA Weekly: Come to sample Jar and others at this years Gold Standard on 3/6/11! http://bit.ly/iaPthT Read more.
Los Angeles Times: Specialties include pot roast, Kansas City steaks and an iceberg wedge salad frosted with blue cheese. Don’t forget to try the chicken with kaffir lime leaf, either. Read more.
6. Luna Park
672 S LA Brea Ave (at Wilshire Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · Mid-City West · 86 tips and reviews
b-list Socialife: The 2-for-1 happy hour is a sweet deal. Order the red sangria and Margherita pizza
Epicurious: This neighborhood restaurant has wonderful food for a good price. Stop by for a mojito and goat cheese fondue after work, or bring your loved one for a romantic, candlelit dinner.
Restaurant.com: The staff is very accomodating to large parties and events!
9. Joan's on Third
9.1
8350 W 3rd St (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Mid-City West · 288 tips and reviews
Ramona Soriano: Prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich on a roll is my regular favorite, as well as dog watching.
People: Sure, you can get artisan cheese, pastries and preparedfoods at this family market, but the best dish could be on the patio — whereyou might spy stars like Jake Gyllenhaal mid-bite.
Bravo: Fresh seasonal food. I love to go there for breakfast and have the organic soft boiled eggs. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Desserts