Etta is a big, shiny American restaurant in Culver City.

South Beverly Grill is a Hillstone restaurant in Beverly Hills that's always reliable for a nice, big dinner with drinks. Order the burger or ribs.

Crustacean is an old, legacy Vietnamese restaurant in Beverly Hills with excellent garlic noodles.

Merois is an upscale rooftop restaurant at The Pendry in West Hollywood and a good spot to impress a client.

Girl & The Goat is the West Coast outpost of the famous Chicago restaurant - with food that warrants the hype.

The Barish is an Italian steakhouse inside The Hollywood Roosevelt where Old Hollywood clichés feel brand new.

Lucky’s is a fancy Malibu steakhouse with great people-watching and even better food.

Soulmate is scene-y Spanish restaurant in West Hollywood with good tapas and an even better patio.

Spire 73 is the tallest open air bar in the Western Hemisphere and great place to take out-of-towners.

Bulgogi Hut is a fun, laid-back ACYE KBBQ restaurant in Ktown that’s perfect for this moment.

Flame in Westwood is a great spot for excellent Persian food in an upscale atmosphere.

Kagura in Torrance is a laidback izakaya serving a powerful tonkatsu.

The Brothers Sushi in Woodland Hills is a tiny Japanese restaurants serving one of the best chirashi bowls in the city.

Morihiro is an expensive new sushi spot in Atwater Village with great omakase options.

Mirame is an inventive Mexican restaurant in Beverly Hills that is highly worth the price tag.

Despite its clubby interior, you’re not going to be mad about a meal at Katsuya Brentwood - especially if you get the tuna and crispy rice.