Top 9 Restaurants
No. 1 L'ORANGERIE
Our pick for the best restaurant in L.A....L'Orangerie offers elegant cuisine, a wine list including vintages from all over the world, and the illusion that one is dining in a French chateau.
L'Orangerie
903 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
310-652-9770
www.orangerie.comNO. 2 TABLE 8
Want to try a place that's hipper than the hype? Slide into a chair at Table 8 and let the crew there show you what it means to enjoy some of the best in Southern California.
Table 8
7661 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.782.8258NO. 3 LA CACHETTE
For the last ten years La Cachette has been on every one's top ten list. This little hideaway in Beverly Hills is the favorite of stars and food afficianados alike. Chef Jean Francois Metiegner has won countless awards for his world class cuisine. His speciality...preparing fabulous French food with little or no dairy or fat! You have to taste it to believe it. La Cahette!
La Cachette
10506 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 470-4992
www.lacachetterestaurant.comNO. 4 SUTRA
Check out the O.C.'s hottest and sexiest new night spot...Sutra. Combining the best of a nightclub and fine dining, the menu here is just a little bit different...the cuisine features items that are purported to have aphrodisiac qualities- like oysters and special spices. We particularly liked the mini-chocolate souffles. And when you're done with dinner, hang out on some of Sutra's over-stuffed furniture, have a drink at one of the three bars, or head on out to the dance floor, where the real action is.
Sutra Lounge
1870 Harbor Blvd. Ste. #200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
949-722-7103NO. 5 CITRINE
Citrine has only been open for 10 months, but already it's wowing diners with its warm ambience, retro-inspired decor, and incredible cuisine - we highly recommend the scallop appetizer. But our favorite part of the place is the open kitchen (not an area all restaurants are willing to show you), where Executive Chef Eric Ernest gives new meaning to the term dinner theater
Citrine
8360 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca 90069
323-655-1690
www.citrinerestaurant.comNO. 6 WATER GRILL
Whether you're looking for the best seafood in town or just a wonderful dining experience in downtown L.A., the Water Grill is the place for you. Michael Cimarusti and his crew keep the food fresh and the guests coming back for more.
Water Grill
544 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 891-0900
www.watergrill.comNO. 7 21 OCEAN FRONT
Step into the traditionally styled and darkly lit 21 Oceanfront, our pick for the best restaurant in the O.C. Just steps away from the Newport Beach pier, this romantic spot treats diners to ocean views from every table. Featuring a menu of fish and beef brought in daily and a class-A wait staff, 21 Oceanfront also boasts a wine list of 500 labels. So go for the view, go for the food, go for the wine - we definitely think you should go to 21 Oceanfront
21 Oceanfront
2100 W. Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA 92663-4327
949-673-2100
www.21oceanfront.comNO. 8 EM BISTRO
East Coast, West Coast. It makes no difference to Charles Nuzzo, owner of Em Bistro in West Hollywood. He has brought his recipe for a successful restaurant all the way from New Jersey and it has been wowing diners and critics alike. His secret...Good food, good service, nice place, and a fair price. This Southern California gem is the neighborhood restaurant that has every one asking for seconds.
Em Bistro
8256 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Cross Street: North Sweetzer Avenue
Phone: (323) 658-6004NO. 9 TAGINE
Are you craving the taste of Tangier? There is no better place than Tagine. Here the triumphant trio of Chris, Ben, and Ryan invite you all into their rich, warm world and offer you tantalizing treats from the rich and fragrant world of Moroccan cuisine.
Tagine
132 N. Robertson Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310.360.7535BEST VALLEY RESTAURANT - BISTRO 45
A Pasadena favorite for fourteen years, Bistro 45 offers a warm, "casual elegant" atmosphere where everyone who walks through the door is considered a guest. The ambiance and service are given great consideration, but it's the menu that keeps this place packed. The food is considered "California French" -- we highly recommend the crusted ahi tuna.
By the way, Bistro 45 is not just our pick for a great place to eat. Conde Nast Traveler magazine just named it as one of the top 100 restaurants in the nation.
Bistro 45
45 S. Mentor Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-795-2478
www.bistro45.comBEST HAMBURGER - APPLE PAN
If you're looking for a place to grab that All-American favorite, try the Apple Pan...Our pick for the best burger in town. An L.A. institution, their hickory bar-b-que sauce recipe hasn't changed since they opened the doors on April 11, 1947. Today they serve twelve-hundred of the messy things every day.
Apple Pan
10801 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-475-3585
www.applepan.comBEST OLD SCHOOL ITALIAN RESTAURANT - GUIDO'S
Look no further than Guido's - Malibu for authentic Italian cuisine. Born in Sardinia, Chef Eleano Camboni shares the flavors of Italy with all Southern Californians of all ages. Don't tell them we told you, but try the Steak Sinatra, it's amazing.
Guido's - Malibu
3874 Cross Creek Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-1979
www.guidosmalibu.comBEST ASIAN RESTAURANT - KATSU YA
When it comes to Asian food, there can only be one at the top and it is the gem that is Katsu Ya of Studio City. Chef Katsu left Japan twenty years ago and brought his mastery of cooking and preparation to Southern California. His savory dishes are as beautiful as they are delicious. Once you've had Katsu Ya's out of this world sushi, tuna, or steak, you'll become hooked on this one of a kind Asian delight.
Katsu Ya
11680 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA
(818) 985-6976BEST BBQ - PECOS BILL'S BAR-B-Q
For four generations the folks at Pecos Bill's in Burbank have been slinging the best bar-b-q. So come on down and have a great pulled pork sandwich or some ribs hot off the grill.
Pecos Bill's Bar-B-Q
1551 Victory Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91201
818.241.2750
