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8 Los Angeles restaurants perfect for special occasions

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by OpenTable
Updated August 10, 2024

LA’s star-studded dining scene means the celebratory meal options are limitless. From classic Californian wine bars to sky-high charmers, there’s a spot to match your special occasion energy, whether you’re toasting to a milestone birthday or Some Personal News.

These places prove there’s never been a better time to book a festive meal here. Read on for a guide to eight LA restaurants perfect for celebrating in style.

4.8 (6003)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Downtown

71Above scores bragging rights for being the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi. But the sweeping views aren’t its only special occasion perk. Its three-course Mediterranean menu also rises to any occasion, with swanky touches like Kaluga caviar and rosewater pavlova. The whole special occasion package is here—views, food, and atmosphere. For something a little more low-key, check out the Vista Patio on the 69th floor with equally stunning surroundings and a top-notch Mediterranean mezze menu.

Top review
BillyboyVIP
Dined 1 day ago
4 stars on food because my steak was medium not medium rare. However it still tasted great. Value is 4 stars because it’s expensive. It truly is an experience to be there.

71Above scores bragging rights for being the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi. But the sweeping views aren’t its only special occasion perk. Its three-course Mediterranean menu also rises to any occasion, with swanky touches like Kaluga caviar and rosewater pavlova. The whole special occasion package is here—views, food, and atmosphere. For something a little more low-key, check out the Vista Patio on the 69th floor with equally stunning surroundings and a top-notch Mediterranean mezze menu.

Top review
BillyboyVIP
Dined 1 day ago
4 stars on food because my steak was medium not medium rare. However it still tasted great. Value is 4 stars because it’s expensive. It truly is an experience to be there.
4.6 (5128)
$30 and under
Californian
Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

For a quintessentially Californian celebration, grab a table in one of LA’s prettiest gardens. The lush outdoor courtyard at A.O.C.—James Beard Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin’s French-accented wine bar—is where you want to plan a big birthday dinner or bridal shower. But it’s also just as perfect for a midweek pick-me-up. Go for the cheese and charcuterie boards, wood-fired clams, and 24 by-the-glass wines, picked by acclaimed restaurateur and sommelier Caroline Styne.

Top review
Corey
Dined 4 days ago
We came by for Sunday supper and it was perfection!

For a quintessentially Californian celebration, grab a table in one of LA’s prettiest gardens. The lush outdoor courtyard at A.O.C.—James Beard Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin’s French-accented wine bar—is where you want to plan a big birthday dinner or bridal shower. But it’s also just as perfect for a midweek pick-me-up. Go for the cheese and charcuterie boards, wood-fired clams, and 24 by-the-glass wines, picked by acclaimed restaurateur and sommelier Caroline Styne.

Top review
Corey
Dined 4 days ago
We came by for Sunday supper and it was perfection!
4.8 (5060)
$31 to $50
Middle Eastern
Downtown

Take a whirlwind trip through the Middle East when you celebrate at the second restaurant from the award-winning Bestia team. This is Casablanca in the Arts District, splashed with turquoise, saffron, and brass accents for days. The menu travels to Israel, Morocco, Turkey, and Egypt, featuring spectacular roasted meats with lots of harissa and tahini. No birthday party here is complete without the strawberry and sumac pastry and a scoop of pistachio ice cream.

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James
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent experience. Dinner was presented beautifully and tasted delicious, perfect timing and impressive guidance and attention to detail from our server Stephen. Exciting wine list and gorgeous room as well, and the team got us out in time for our event. Quite perfect and would gladly go back for nduja hummus, best chermoula ever, and lamb shawarma we'll dream about. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Take a whirlwind trip through the Middle East when you celebrate at the second restaurant from the award-winning Bestia team. This is Casablanca in the Arts District, splashed with turquoise, saffron, and brass accents for days. The menu travels to Israel, Morocco, Turkey, and Egypt, featuring spectacular roasted meats with lots of harissa and tahini. No birthday party here is complete without the strawberry and sumac pastry and a scoop of pistachio ice cream.

Top review
James
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent experience. Dinner was presented beautifully and tasted delicious, perfect timing and impressive guidance and attention to detail from our server Stephen. Exciting wine list and gorgeous room as well, and the team got us out in time for our event. Quite perfect and would gladly go back for nduja hummus, best chermoula ever, and lamb shawarma we'll dream about. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
4.8 (1434)
$50 and over
Italian
Hollywood

Anyone who can’t imagine a celebration dinner without meat—and lots of it—should go straight to this upscale Tuscan steakhouse. Chi Spacca is part of chef Nancy Silverton’s Mozza empire and zeros in on butcher-inspired mains like a 50-ounce bistecca Fiorentina and tomahawk pork chop. The supporting characters on the menu are just as impressive, and so is the massive Italian wine list. Add a candlelit dining room and you’ve got all the essentials for a big night out.

Top review
Michelle
Dined 5 days ago
We had the hanger steak which was so amazing , so tender ….also the branzino was perfectly cooked .

Anyone who can’t imagine a celebration dinner without meat—and lots of it—should go straight to this upscale Tuscan steakhouse. Chi Spacca is part of chef Nancy Silverton’s Mozza empire and zeros in on butcher-inspired mains like a 50-ounce bistecca Fiorentina and tomahawk pork chop. The supporting characters on the menu are just as impressive, and so is the massive Italian wine list. Add a candlelit dining room and you’ve got all the essentials for a big night out.

Top review
Michelle
Dined 5 days ago
We had the hanger steak which was so amazing , so tender ….also the branzino was perfectly cooked .
4.6 (679)
$50 and over
French
Santa Monica

Alinea vet Dave Beran opened this elegant French spot in 2019, but really turned heads for a tasting menu he launched in 2023—because nothing says special occasion like a limited-edition meal. Beran brings MICHELIN-starred swagger and unexpected Japanese touches to his 12 gorgeous courses, which also include a wine pairing option. If you’re going the a la carte route, get the duck for two, pressed in front of your eyes for a little tableside je ne sais quoi.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 5 days ago
oh lord, where do i begin? pasjoli’s food and ambience were super pretty unlike its name! 🔥🔥🔥

Alinea vet Dave Beran opened this elegant French spot in 2019, but really turned heads for a tasting menu he launched in 2023—because nothing says special occasion like a limited-edition meal. Beran brings MICHELIN-starred swagger and unexpected Japanese touches to his 12 gorgeous courses, which also include a wine pairing option. If you’re going the a la carte route, get the duck for two, pressed in front of your eyes for a little tableside je ne sais quoi.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 5 days ago
oh lord, where do i begin? pasjoli’s food and ambience were super pretty unlike its name! 🔥🔥🔥
4.9 (4410)
$50 and over
Seafood
Hollywood

Gear up for one of the fanciest nights of seafood you’ve ever had. Providence—which added a Green MICHELIN star to its growing list of awards this year—is led by James Beard Award-winning chef and co-owner Michael Cimarusti, who works his technical magic on an eight-course tasting menu starring the ocean’s most elite like golden Kaluga caviar and luscious uni. Don’t be surprised if a meal here takes a whopping three hours to finish. Bring anyone you want to impress, whether that means potential in-laws or your closest friends, and raise a glass to a meal of a lifetime.

Top review
ChrisCVIP
Dined 7 days ago
One of my personal favorites (around the world). Food is cooked to perfection; menu updates frequently; signature dishes… are signature dishes for a reason and doesn’t disappoint (esp. the salt baked prawns); wine pairing offers good balance between traditional and fun/quirky ones (sommelier ; hospitality and service from Donato to each of staff is awesome. What’s not to like?

Gear up for one of the fanciest nights of seafood you’ve ever had. Providence—which added a Green MICHELIN star to its growing list of awards this year—is led by James Beard Award-winning chef and co-owner Michael Cimarusti, who works his technical magic on an eight-course tasting menu starring the ocean’s most elite like golden Kaluga caviar and luscious uni. Don’t be surprised if a meal here takes a whopping three hours to finish. Bring anyone you want to impress, whether that means potential in-laws or your closest friends, and raise a glass to a meal of a lifetime.

Top review
ChrisCVIP
Dined 7 days ago
One of my personal favorites (around the world). Food is cooked to perfection; menu updates frequently; signature dishes… are signature dishes for a reason and doesn’t disappoint (esp. the salt baked prawns); wine pairing offers good balance between traditional and fun/quirky ones (sommelier ; hospitality and service from Donato to each of staff is awesome. What’s not to like?
4.9 (5814)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Beverly Hills

Even 40 years after it opened, Wolfgang Puck’s Beverly Hills icon is still a stunner. A special occasion meal here means you’re celebrating your big night and the dishes that made the Austrian American chef/restaurateur one of the most recognizable names in the food world. Puck’s signature (and often copied) dishes like smoked salmon pizza with crème fraîche and caviar may not be on the menu, but you can still order them. Whether you’re looking for a romantic meal for two or a full-on LA blowout, Spago’s got you covered with private dining options that can fit anywhere from 24 to 277.

Top review
nancySVIP
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
All on the staff helped to make for a wonderful experience.

Even 40 years after it opened, Wolfgang Puck’s Beverly Hills icon is still a stunner. A special occasion meal here means you’re celebrating your big night and the dishes that made the Austrian American chef/restaurateur one of the most recognizable names in the food world. Puck’s signature (and often copied) dishes like smoked salmon pizza with crème fraîche and caviar may not be on the menu, but you can still order them. Whether you’re looking for a romantic meal for two or a full-on LA blowout, Spago’s got you covered with private dining options that can fit anywhere from 24 to 277.

Top review
nancySVIP
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
All on the staff helped to make for a wonderful experience.
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