3 nights - 3 fabulous restaurants in LA

[JMRB]

I will be in LA for 3 nights and I am looking for 3 of the best restaurants/dining experiences. I love all types of food and cost and location are not issues. What would be your 3 choices so that we have 3 of the best meals in LA but 3 different different types of meals/experiences. Thanks.

[ipsedixit]

Babita for Mexican

Urasawa for Japanese

Sea Harbour for HK/Chinese

[brandygirl]

A few nights ago I had the tasting menu at Melisse, and I would put that in my list, along with Spago.

[mcmal]

I agree with the poster who says go for Chinese et al. The high end American/European places are frankly not better than what you get in New York.

The diversity and awesomeness of many of the Chinese places is only matched by Taiwan and China.

[cfylong]

Chinese dimsum at Mission 261, Elite, Triumphal Palace, The Kitchen. Dumplings at DTF.

[nimo]

Urasawa is by far the best dining experience in LA, although prohibitedly expensive for most.

I'd also suggest Providence's tasting menu, and then one classic Mexican - maybe Babita, La Serenata, Guelaguetza, or Tacos Baja Ensenada.

[Pablo]

I will second Urasawa.. best meal ever!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64622084...

[hpsquared]

Then again, I did forget AOC, didn't I? :) And...well, I mean, Spago.

[hpsquared]

My votes/suggestions are:

Sona
Valentino
Pizzeria Mozza and/or Angeli Cafe

[hungrygirl106]

For dinner: Hatfield's, AOC, and Shan in Artesia (for Indian)

For lunch: Sasabune for sushi, Tacos Baja Ensenada for fish tacos (or a full-on taco tour: http://infinitefress.blogspot.com/2007/04/of-tacos-and-cupcakes.html), and Soot Bull Jeep for Korean BBQ.

Enjoy!

www.infinitefress.blogspot.com

[mc michael]

It appears you are coming from NYC. The recs you've been given are all excellent, but I think they can all be replicated or exceeded in your town. If you want the familiar, there you go. If you want different, I think you should consider Chinese, Korean, Mexican, possibly Middle Eastern. What's your pleasure?

[dansk]

opus for tasting, hungry cat for cocktails, and providence for adult dining.

[tatertotsrock]

Great suggestions, but what about Grace? I'm a sucker for great service, the Roof Garden Cocktail, the wine list, and of course, all the amazing dishes. Maybe they should start at Hungry cat for a cocktail and food hop after that..or end the weekend with a Hungry Cat brunch...those f-ing bloody marys-yum!

[Bob Brooks]

Urusawa
Spago (get the tasting menu)
Providence (also get the tasting menu).

There are many posts about all of these places so just do a search.

[LisaStitch]

Mastro's in Beverly Hills for steak - hands down the best I've had (and I've eaten at Arnie Morton's and at Peter Luger in NY). Served still sizzling on a 400-degree plate. Great sides - lobster mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, french fries. Great service. If you sit upstairs it's pretty loud and lively, and some, maybe most, nights they have a piano player. Downstairs seating is much more subdued and quieter.