Live Entertainment Restaurants

Chicago-native Brian McKeaney and Emmy-award winning writer, Tom Patchett hashave brought Chicago’s Rush Street to Culver City. The restaurant, under the same name as the infamous avenue in Chicago, is known for their innovative menu and ambiance that encourages social interaction. Their modern atmosphere with a kind of low-lit ambiance is both comfortable and stylish. Boosting a large sidewalk patio facing Washington Blvd., a rooftop patio, and one of the largest bars in Culver, the layout of the restaurant incorporates a seamless openness from within the establishment and with out . Learn More »

Adelmo Zarif’s restaurant has occupied a dazzling Art Deco space in downtown’s historic core since moving from West Hollywood in May 1997. Cicada fills the bottom two stories of the Oviatt Building, featuring towering mahogany pillars, plenty of gold, and pristine white tablecloths. Cicada is a fine-dining establishment that’s especially popular for birthdays, weddings and the occasional marriage proposal. Tokyo native Suzay Cha prepares northern Italian cuisine with Asian accents. The menu changes twice a year, but typically includes Ahi Tuna Tartar with Avocado, Piquillo Peppers and Wasabi Caviar and Pappardelle with Filet Mignon Bolognese Sauce. Learn More »

Dining on the patio of Café Pinot gives guests a grand view of the urban skyline and the lush romantic Central Library garden located in Downtown LA. Enjoy warm afternoons and summer nights out on the terrace, while eating Café Pinot’s French-California cuisine. This restaurant is perfect for dining before an event at the Staples Center or the Music Center because of its close location. A delicious Café Pinot dish to try is the Three Mustard- Crusted Farm-Raised Rotisserie Chicken with crispy Pinot fries. If guests decide to have lunch at Café Pinot, then get the Pan-Seared Prime Hanger Steak … Learn More »

Pancho Villa’s Mexican Grill is a trip south of the border. Located on Juniper Avenue in Fontana, this restaurant serves Mexican cuisine favorites to guests surrounded by colorful wall murals while a live Mariachi band plays in the background. Offering selections for any meal of the day, diners can enjoy options like Huevos Rancheros, with Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, and homemade Tortillas to cheese and meat stuffed Enchiladas. Sunday brunch at Pancho Villa’s is the real showstopper. With the All You Can Eat Champagne Brunch Buffet, hungry patrons can fill their plates with culinary delights, all while the champagne flows … Learn More »

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Nick & Stef’s has a contemporary, urban take on the traditional steakhouse, with a dramatic view of downtown Los Angeles lining one wall, and an aging room and wine room set inside another. Besides all those prime cuts of beef, the menu offers seafood, pasta, and even some vegetarian options for steak shy diners. The word here is choice, and twelve is the number, with twelve appetizers, twelve vegetable dishes, twelve potato options, and twelve sauces to select. Should it be for a pre-concert dinner, a business meeting with clients, or a romantic night out with that special someone, Nick … Learn More »

Hurricanes — The Place To Be In HB! We are the authority in California Pub cuisine and Hurricanes continues to honor the flavorful history and melting pot that is California. It was in 1992 that Hurricanes Bar & Grill first splashed onto the Huntington Beach local scene. Over 25 years later we are still making every item from scratch, from rich and creamy clam chowders to thick chargrilled sirloin steak burgers, mountainous sandwich creations, teasing and tasty taco platters and mouthwatering mac n cheese just to name a few of over 60 items. Combine that with a full bar and … Learn More »

Deep in the heart of Westwood, there is a restaurant that will playfully tempt you in a naughty way. Tengu, named after the Japanese god of mischief, is the place to go if you want Asian fusion and sushi laced with a nightly groove soundtrack provided by an eclectic house DJ. Owned and operated by the same team behind Nacional, The Lincoln and The Backyard, the atmosphere is similarly trendy and sleek. Traditional Asian fare combined with American classics and pan-Asian influences create a varied menu sure to please those who love everything from the land and the sea. Trendy … Learn More »

Falcon’s location, on a nondescript stretch of Sunset Boulevard, is unassuming, but once inside, it’s a different story—the glamorous Dodd Mitchell design provides the perfect setting for drinking or dining. Indeed, although Falcon has built a reputation for its nightlife, the restaurant’s food is worthy of a trip in its own right. The focus of the succinct but wide-ranging menu is fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the dishes are fancy enough to gain interest, but not overworked. The wine list, too, is thoughtfully chosen, covering the globe but specializing in California. Learn More »

Offering diners modern Japanese fare with American flare, Geisha House in Hollywood caters to those looking for more than the typical sushi restaurant. An ultra modern décor welcomes guests as they enter the restaurant. Providing an atmosphere dripping with sensuality, Geisha House is a great way to start a night out on the town, or to bring a date. The full bar serves up sake infused signature cocktails like the Geisha Kiss Martini. Creative presentation of dishes such as the Sashimi Igloo and Robata World is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the belly, while … Learn More »

Why confine oneself to only tasting one region of Italy’s fine cuisine when we may savor the many flavors that make the country the dining destination of the world? i. Cugini serves up authentic specialties from Sicily, Sardinia, Naples, and Tuscany in a dining space fit for the Amalfi Coast. Once visitors enter the restaurant, passing the luscious display of fresh fish and the open kitchen, they begin to understand what sets i. Cugini apart. The extensive seafood selection offers the unique opportunity for patrons to dine as native Italians do – the salt-cured whole cooked fish are favorites, and … Learn More »

Two floors and 25,000 square feet of sprawling entertainment space establish J Lounge in a league all its own. Rich tones of chocolate and deep burgundy carry through this multifaceted venue, and provide an air of elegant exuberance. Visitors may dine in the white linen clad dining room or on the adjoining patio complete with a massive fire pit. Complementing the exquisitely detailed décor is a menu that highlights similarly thoughtful and flavorful dishes. Favorites include the Fritto Misto Tempura, the Crispy Grilled Salmon, and the Braised Beef Short Ribs. An impressive specialty drink and wine selection provides a fitting … Learn More »