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Top Dining Experiences in Los Angeles

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Updated December 10, 2024

DECEMBER EDITION – Special dining experiences, brought to you by OpenTable & our restaurants.

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles dining with OpenTable✨ Available through December only at participating Los Angeles restaurants. Scroll down for a list of restaurants, menu pricing and availability.

1. Tokyo Noir
4.7 (100)
$30 and under
Speakeasy
Long Beach

December Special Experience – Tokyo Noir Reservations ⭐️ Tokyo Noir’s ambiance evokes a sense of neighborhood comfort while remaining exclusive. The atmosphere, curated with dim lighting and moody decor, transports guests into a world of noir films and vintage Tokyo charm

Top review
StephVIP
Dined 2 days ago
This was definitely an amazing experience! I felt like I was in the cool kid’s club for sure!!

December Special Experience – Tokyo Noir Reservations ⭐️ Tokyo Noir’s ambiance evokes a sense of neighborhood comfort while remaining exclusive. The atmosphere, curated with dim lighting and moody decor, transports guests into a world of noir films and vintage Tokyo charm

Top review
StephVIP
Dined 2 days ago
This was definitely an amazing experience! I felt like I was in the cool kid’s club for sure!!
2. Cavatina at Sunset Marquis
4.8 (1385)
$31 to $50
Californian
West Hollywood

December Special Experience – Chef’s Tasting Menu ⭐️ Join us for our incredible Chef’s Tasting menu with the optional wine pairing.

Top review
MarkVIP
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
One of the most beautiful and relaxing dining venues anywhere. Always a treat - excellent food, beverages, and service!

December Special Experience – Chef’s Tasting Menu ⭐️ Join us for our incredible Chef’s Tasting menu with the optional wine pairing.

Top review
MarkVIP
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
One of the most beautiful and relaxing dining venues anywhere. Always a treat - excellent food, beverages, and service!
3. Tar & Roses
4.8 (4262)
$31 to $50
American
Santa Monica

December Special Experience – New Years Eve 2024 ⭐️ Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Tar and Roses. Join us for dinner and enjoy our classic á la carte menu and wide selection of wines. Bring your favorite people and welcome the new year with us in a cozy and familiar setting. Create unforgettable memories as we toast to a bright and prosperous year ahead.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Mar 8, 2025
Delicious food and great service, I need to go there more often

December Special Experience – New Years Eve 2024 ⭐️ Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Tar and Roses. Join us for dinner and enjoy our classic á la carte menu and wide selection of wines. Bring your favorite people and welcome the new year with us in a cozy and familiar setting. Create unforgettable memories as we toast to a bright and prosperous year ahead.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Mar 8, 2025
Delicious food and great service, I need to go there more often
4. H&H Brazilian Steakhouse - Beverly Hills
4.5 (57)
$30 and under
Brazilian Steakhouse
Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

December Special Experience – H & H Churrasco Experience ⭐️ Enjoy our unlimited Brazilian Churrasco, #18 Tableside Premium meats served by our experienced gaucho chefs, grilled to perfection.

Top review
OliverVIP
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great dining experience. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance made for a very enjoyable evening. However, when we received the bill, we noticed an additional charge. It appears to be a surcharge passed on to customers to offset rising costs, such as wages or other expenses. While I understand that restaurants face increasing costs, I believe these fees should be clearly stated upfront on the menu. It would have been better to see transparent pricing rather than an unexpected add-on at the end of the meal. Overall, the experience was great, but I would have appreciated more honesty about the total cost before ordering. Would dine here again, but be aware of the extra charges!

December Special Experience – H & H Churrasco Experience ⭐️ Enjoy our unlimited Brazilian Churrasco, #18 Tableside Premium meats served by our experienced gaucho chefs, grilled to perfection.

Top review
OliverVIP
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great dining experience. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance made for a very enjoyable evening. However, when we received the bill, we noticed an additional charge. It appears to be a surcharge passed on to customers to offset rising costs, such as wages or other expenses. While I understand that restaurants face increasing costs, I believe these fees should be clearly stated upfront on the menu. It would have been better to see transparent pricing rather than an unexpected add-on at the end of the meal. Overall, the experience was great, but I would have appreciated more honesty about the total cost before ordering. Would dine here again, but be aware of the extra charges!
5. Casa Cordoba - Montrose
4.7 (529)
$30 and under
Spanish
Montrose

December Special Experience – Live Music Saturdays! ⭐️ Join us for live music every Saturday in our Spanish Gardens.

Top review
NancyS
Dined on Mar 7, 2025
Always a good time with best waiter, Roberto, to serve us. Arrived early and able to be seated. Good variety of tapas, and although we prefer eating outside in the courtyard, the rain forced a cozy seating inside.

December Special Experience – Live Music Saturdays! ⭐️ Join us for live music every Saturday in our Spanish Gardens.

Top review
NancyS
Dined on Mar 7, 2025
Always a good time with best waiter, Roberto, to serve us. Arrived early and able to be seated. Good variety of tapas, and although we prefer eating outside in the courtyard, the rain forced a cozy seating inside.
6. The Royce Steak House
4.5 (1328)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Pasadena

December Special Experience – The Royce Tasting Menu⭐️ We are pleased to extend an invitation to enjoy The Royce Steakhouse at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena for a special five-course Tasting Experience, featuring the most iconic items of our restaurant.

Top review
CyrusVIP
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Must haves: oyster, hamachi crudo and octopus. Our main dish was Japanese wagyu not on the menu; pretty good but cost $$$$$ as predicted. I would order the appetizers again. Service was so good too.

December Special Experience – The Royce Tasting Menu⭐️ We are pleased to extend an invitation to enjoy The Royce Steakhouse at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena for a special five-course Tasting Experience, featuring the most iconic items of our restaurant.

Top review
CyrusVIP
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Must haves: oyster, hamachi crudo and octopus. Our main dish was Japanese wagyu not on the menu; pretty good but cost $$$$$ as predicted. I would order the appetizers again. Service was so good too.
7. Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City
4.4 (1738)
$50 and over
Seafood
Universal City

December Special Experience – Holiday Unlimited Seafood Buffet ⭐️ Celebrate the holidays with our all you can eat seafood buffet featuring unlimited wine, beer, and champagne, offering a wide array of fresh seafood, paired with live entertainment open daily throughout the month of December!

Top review
PaulJ
Dined today
Food was great. Don’t find food this good in most buffets. Staff was amazing! Even met a staff member from my hometown in El Paso, TX. Enjoyed chatting it up with Pabel. Roger Espinoza played great tunes, adding to the amazing ambiance. Great way to celebrate our engagement!

December Special Experience – Holiday Unlimited Seafood Buffet ⭐️ Celebrate the holidays with our all you can eat seafood buffet featuring unlimited wine, beer, and champagne, offering a wide array of fresh seafood, paired with live entertainment open daily throughout the month of December!

Top review
PaulJ
Dined today
Food was great. Don’t find food this good in most buffets. Staff was amazing! Even met a staff member from my hometown in El Paso, TX. Enjoyed chatting it up with Pabel. Roger Espinoza played great tunes, adding to the amazing ambiance. Great way to celebrate our engagement!
8. Orla by Michael Mina
4.6 (31)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Santa Monica

December Special Experience – Orla x My Egypt Experience Menu⭐️ Celebrating the ingredients, flavors, and techniques from his heritage, Chef Michael Mina introduces his most personal project yet, My Egypt: Cooking from My Roots.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Great three course meal with wine paring! Exceptional service from everybody working at the restaurant.

December Special Experience – Orla x My Egypt Experience Menu⭐️ Celebrating the ingredients, flavors, and techniques from his heritage, Chef Michael Mina introduces his most personal project yet, My Egypt: Cooking from My Roots.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Great three course meal with wine paring! Exceptional service from everybody working at the restaurant.
9. Openaire
4.4 (2355)
$31 to $50
Californian
Koreatown

December Special Experience – Sunday Supper ⭐️ Sunday Supper is a tradition that encourages families and friends to gather around the table for a meal and conversation.

Top review
OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Our hostess was able to seat us inside but once inside the server didnt tend to us as much. The food was okay, but the vibe was perfect.

December Special Experience – Sunday Supper ⭐️ Sunday Supper is a tradition that encourages families and friends to gather around the table for a meal and conversation.

Top review
OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Our hostess was able to seat us inside but once inside the server didnt tend to us as much. The food was okay, but the vibe was perfect.
10. La Boucherie
4.6 (1359)
$50 and over
American
Downtown

December Special Experience – Starlight Tables ⭐️ Escape the ordinary and step into a world of sophistication and seclusion with our private dining Starlight tables.

Top review
LeifVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Great view and asteticly pleasing atmosphere. Views make the experience. Food is overpriced for the quality. You’re paying for anbiance.

December Special Experience – Starlight Tables ⭐️ Escape the ordinary and step into a world of sophistication and seclusion with our private dining Starlight tables.

Top review
LeifVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Great view and asteticly pleasing atmosphere. Views make the experience. Food is overpriced for the quality. You’re paying for anbiance.
11. Stella West Hollywood
4.2 (379)
$50 and over
Italian
West Hollywood

December Special Experience – Chef’s Tasting Menu ⭐️ Experience the best of our seasonal menu with a chef curated 8-course meal. Exclusively offered for our limited seats at the Chef’s Counter

Top review
StacyVIP
Dined on Mar 8, 2025
Absolutely loved our dinner at Stella! Service was impeccable and food was divine!

December Special Experience – Chef’s Tasting Menu ⭐️ Experience the best of our seasonal menu with a chef curated 8-course meal. Exclusively offered for our limited seats at the Chef’s Counter

Top review
StacyVIP
Dined on Mar 8, 2025
Absolutely loved our dinner at Stella! Service was impeccable and food was divine!
12. HATCH
4.6 (653)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Downtown

December Special Experience – Quick Lunch – Bento Bowls ⭐️ We are serving up Bento Bowls for your quick lunch break in Downtown LA! This offer is good during the week from 11am – 3pm.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
Nice Japanese yakitori bar where you can get decent drinks and yakitoris. I really liked squid ink karage and pork belly yakitori. Considering the price, portion is small here. If u want a place with drinks with small foods, i recommend coming here!

December Special Experience – Quick Lunch – Bento Bowls ⭐️ We are serving up Bento Bowls for your quick lunch break in Downtown LA! This offer is good during the week from 11am – 3pm.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
Nice Japanese yakitori bar where you can get decent drinks and yakitoris. I really liked squid ink karage and pork belly yakitori. Considering the price, portion is small here. If u want a place with drinks with small foods, i recommend coming here!
13. Crossroads Kitchen - Calabasas
4.7 (186)
$31 to $50
Vegetarian / Vegan
Calabasas

December Special Experience – Wednesday Wine Tour Dinner for 2 ⭐️ Come join us for our Wednesday Wine Tour Dinner Menu for 2 and enjoy our seasonal selections with a bottle of wine.

Top review
ClintonVIP
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
It was good. Sorry they’re closing. Hope we see Travis somewhere else soon!

December Special Experience – Wednesday Wine Tour Dinner for 2 ⭐️ Come join us for our Wednesday Wine Tour Dinner Menu for 2 and enjoy our seasonal selections with a bottle of wine.

Top review
ClintonVIP
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
It was good. Sorry they’re closing. Hope we see Travis somewhere else soon!

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