I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions of good restaurants in or very close to LA.

I'm looking for a place to take my girl for her birthday, but i'm poor so no sushi places... I'm looking to spend around about $30 for entrees. AND we care mostly about how good the food tastes, rather that the atmosphere.

 

What type of food?

 

theres a place by PCH and topanga canyon called the Reel Inn, they do fresh fish served in a number of styles, like sauteed or grilled etc, pretty awesome food

theres a place on jefferson and 10th av in inglewood, they have really really really good cajun food, about 20-30 dollars/order

if your into korean bbq, go to cho sung galbi near western on olympic, super good korean bbq

 

Stinking Rose on La Cienega in Beverly Hills (go there a lot)
The Melting Pot (irvine, pasadena, rancho, brea)
Lawry's (pasadena)
there are a few more
but i cant think of any right now
ENJOY!

 

thanks guys! all suggestions are appreciated =)

is cho sung, buffet or individual meat platters?

 

there's an excellent sushi place in pasadena called fuji, all you can eat at the bar for $20 - lunch, $26 dinner, every person i bring there always goes back bringing their friends

 

chosung is individual meat platters, not a buffet, portion wise i think its pretty decent

 

oh.. and do any of these places need reservations?

i kno lawry's is recommended although not necessary (unless u don't want to eat late)

 

chosung is great, i just went there last night
but i don't think $30 per person is enough for that
i believe 50 each is a conservative estimate

 

 

jefferson and 10th ave
is in L.A. if your speaking about
the jefferson that crosses
crenshaw...

 

no reservation at fuji's, hmm i think i'm gonna go this week...

 

go to torrance area. they have all kind of food places...
you could pick one..

 

in n out.....theyre everwhere.

 

mcdonalds is always good

 

+1

but since it's a special occation...offer to super size that ****

 

On a real note tho - Morton's Steak house is really good - kinda pricey - or Mama Coza's on Ball - i really like that place for the price and food - you've probably been there or seen it...not really intimate (sp), but definately a cool place

 

pacific dining cart = $$$ but good steak =D

 

lol damn now i need to cross reference some of these restaurants with like yelp and chowhound...

why do birthdays have to be special?

 

Clafoutis on Sunset/Doheny.

Its french"ish" right on the strip with availible patio seating. Quick service, amazing food, hip, might spot someone famous there.

 

manna korean bar-be-cue. on olympic and western.2 streets west on olympic from that intersection, thats the closest i know of. really good place for real food. you can't miss if ur in k-town. there's many $20 all u can eat bar-be-cues all over.

 

If you don't mind driving to Orange County: Orange Hill Restaurant.
One of the best views in OC. Check their website for pricing, etc

 

yea... i wanted originally to take her to summithouse or melting pot in fullerton/brea but didn't think it was worth my driving out to OC to LA and then from LA back to OC only to drop her off back in LA... but i haven't heard of orange hill b4 so i need to check that place out.

oh, and if anybody was curious, i ended up taking her to Roy's in downtown LA - GREAT hawaiian fusion seafood and service.

 

Roy's is definitely a great place.. i go to the one here in newport sometimes and they have great food.. i love their rack of lamb and their chocolate souffle will get u laid everytime LMAO... jk...

but good choice.. not too expensive but still a great place

 

here's a view from the balcony.


http://www.theorangehillrestaurant.c...aurantpics.htm