
8164 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Very romantic patio with a Mediterranean flare. Nice wine list. Back room has pretty fireplace.
3221 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA
Unusual foods like scorpions (something to bond over) or whole catfish (fun to eat), or more basic stuff. Watch planes take off and land at the SM airport. Ver
800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA
Fun to eat a nice restaurant right in the middle of historic Union Station, and you can walk around exploring the gardens and building after.
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
This is actually a restaurant at LACMA. Great place to continue a date in progress at the museum. Food can be quite good. Great drinks. Pretty bar patio where y
101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Much more than a typical hotel restaurant, FIG is excellent but reasonably priced Californian fare, yet many locals don't even know it's there. So you have the
2838 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The food has never been much to write home about here, but the patio is gorgeous, in a historic firehouse with gorgeous water features. The drinks are good and
724 N Vine St, Los Angeles, CA
Another hidden gem, this Hancock Park-adjacent mini mall eatery's exterior belies the cozy vibe inside. The wine list is well thought out, accessible--with man
1733 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
It's just French enough, just private enough, and just the right vibe for burgeoning romance. French "tapas" make for fun sharing as well.
2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Bel Air, CA
Live jazz nightly. Tucked away in an upscale mini mall in Bel Air. Dimly lit. Very atmospheric.
1760 N Vermont Ave, Hollywood, CA
Marty & Elayne make for great conversation pieces. Good cocktails. Very lounge lizard-y. Cool. Good service.