LA Prime at the Westin Bonaventure or Noe at the Omni?

[Snoopy]

A friend has recommended this for another friend's birthday dinner. Thumbs up or thumbs down? Thanks.

[chica]

Well, if you have to choose between the two, two thumbs up for Noe. I do suggest the tasting menu, but even if not, the a la carte menu is still exceptional. They will recommend signature dishes, like the mimosa salad. The chef executes food in novel ways and melds unique tastes together. He also does a terrific dessert tasting on-the-spot if you request it.

[revets2]

neither.

water grill is very good. opus is terrific and a great value.

[New Trial]

Noe tends toward cutting edge food and can be a lot of fun. I find that the food there is best if you order a tasting menu rather than a la carte. L.A. Prime is basic steaks and chops and there are other places downtown (Arnie Morton's, Nic & Stef's, Pacific Dining Car, the Palm) that do that better. What about the great Water Grill?

[carter]

Good call on Water Grill. Tasted some of David's creativity a week ago at the Savor the Seasons event, and it definitely warranted the full meal deal downtown.

[tuttifrutti]

noe was okay for me. l.a. prime was less than okay.

neither are spectacular...

try opus!

[ipsedixit]

Thumbs down on LA Prime.

Try NOE instead, much better and more refined cooking.