The Six in Studio City is great with a nice patio. They only take reservations for parties of 6. It calls itself a gastropub so I'm not sure about bringing your own wine. Varied menu - definitely in your price range.

Looking for a restaurant in the Pantages area with a varied menu (pre-theater).
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Looking for restaurant near this hotel for upscale casual dinner. Already going to Hudson Restaurant and Loung one night.
Thanks in advance!

Have you been to the Bel Air since it reopened. Loved it before, but can't seem to find a menu online for the new Wolfgang Puck restaurant

Looking for a special restaurant that has brunch or lunch on a Sunday to celebrate a 60 th birthday. It is a group of 6 ladies and we are willing to go anywhere even though we live in the San Fernando Valley!
Thanks for all suggestions.

Taking my daughter's future mother-in-law to lunch on a Saturday. Looking for upscale and casual with varied menu choices.
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We are looking for a casual upscale spot for an early Sunday dinner other than Napa Valley Grille.

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Napa Valley Grille
1100 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

Thanks for all the suggestions. We will certainly consider them all. Has anybody use Kendall's in Alexandria? Still open to more ideas including who has the best package - value/taste and looks!
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Any suggestions for great tasting and great looking wedding cakes in the DC area?
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Need a restaurant for a rehearsal dinner for 50-60 people near Park Hyatt hotel in DC (24th and M). Thanks in advance.

Wood Ranch at the Northridge mall on Tampa and Plummer is great for BBQ.

I have to host a dinner in Santa Fe this June. Price is not a consideration. There will be 50 to 60 people. I would like to avoid continental or italian, as most people there are from big cities in Europe and North America, so they can always get that cuisine. I have the usual suspects, Geronimo, Santa Cafe, etc. What about Epazote, which looks interesting, but the concierge has not mentioned.

Thanks for the info. The dinner will be the third week in June and a private room for 50-60 would be nice.

I will be hosting a dinner for around 50 people in Santa Fe. Food must be outstanding. Frankly, price is not an issue. I host this dinner every year in a different place so we tend to get continental, etc. I am wondering if there is truly outstanding upscale Mexican place (I did see Epazote on the web, but have no idea if it is any good). I have also been told about Compound and Coyote Cafe. Any help appreciated. I need the kind of place that you take your prospective in-laws to when you try to convince them that you can, indeed, support their daughter in the style to which she would like to be accustomed and, furthermore, you know something about what good food is.

Thanks.

Thanks for the suggestions. Have made a reservation for Michael's on Naples for next week. Will report back with my impressions!

Looking to meet out of town friends in Long Beach. Any cuisine except sushi , quiet enough for conversation.
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I second The Palm. It is our favorite for prime rib and does have other items on the menu. call ahead to make sure they have the prime rib and "reserve" it so they don't run out.

Thanks for the info.

Drove by Mo's early last night. It was shuttered and dark. Does anyone know if it's closed or just remodeling?

Thanks for the recommendations. Keen's it will be for our annual prime rib fest. Not really comparing it to Lawry's as we have sampled all different LA restaurants for prime rib over the years. Actually like The Palm in LA for prime rib. Will report back on Keen's.

Looking for restaurant in Manhattan that serves prime rib, but also has a variety of other entrees. Will be visiting NY in May from LA.
Thanks in advance.

Looking for a restaurant with a private room to host a bridal shower. We've done Cafe Bizou and are looking for fresh ideas. Shower will be either a brunch or lunch on a Sunday in August.

Took Emme's suggestion and went to Pecorino in Brentwood. The food was terrific especially the baked sole and the service was most gracious and prompt. Restaurant was lively but conversation was possible!

Would appreciate suggestions for Italian or fresh fish - not seafood - in Santa monica. Meeting friends so would like it on the quieter side to allow conversation and catching up! Thanks in advance for any suggestions. One thought I had was Il Forno. Any comments?

Looking for a casual place for brunch off the menu in union square or hays valley area. that can accomodate 13 and will take a reservation. Thanks from an LA hound!

not sushi, say french/italian/american?

Any ideas for a good breakfast place in the Valley?

I am looking for delicious prime rib for a special occasion dinner. Prime rib is our once a year treat! Have been to Lawry's, Tam o'Shanter, Monty's, Smoke House , Morton's and are looking for a new spot. Any suggestions? Thanks

Need a place for a group of 10 for dinner. Must be located in the Valley. Moderate to Expensive. Not too noisy.