Geoffrey's, Roy's, or Inn of the Seventh Ray?

[stnguyen]

I'm a college student, and my boyfriend's birthday is coming up next month, and I was wondering which of these three restaurants I should take him to. He likes good seafood, and I want to take him somewhere nice, but perhaps one that doesn't seem too snobby. I'm considering either Geoffrey's, Roys, or Inn of the Seventh Ray, but I really don't know which one I should take him to. Any ideas? And if not these three, then where should I take him? I just want a nice place that has good seafood and a nice setting. I don't mind spending a significant amount of money for my boyfriend's birthday dinner.

Thanks so much!

[candee]

Roy's....no doubt.Geoffey's has great views, but the food AND service at Roy's is far more superior. InnOTSR isn't really on the same level.....

[stnguyen]

Thanks so much everyone! You guys have been very helpful. I'll definitely keep all of this advice in mind when I decide on a restaurant. Any more suggestions would be welcome!

[Ruffio]

Good luck with whatever you choose!

I only have personal experience with Geoffrey's. We went for midday lunch and the food was very good in my opinion--I had the scallops. The view was even better. It was a fabulous day that reminded me of being on the Mediterranean.

Be advised, it wouldn't have been in my budget when I was attending the University.

[woojink]

If he really likes seafood and you're OK with spending some significant $$"s. Your best seafood option is Water Grill downtown. The food will is fantastic, and I don't think it is at all snobby. Quite the opposite, in fact.

[mc michael]

WG isn't snobby, but I always wonder if I can put my elbow on the table.

[rusty71]

For seafood, one of the best in town is Water Grill. I haven't eaten at Roy's but had my wedding reception at Geoffrey's several years ago and you can't beat the view.

[scrappydog]

Roy's has the best food of the three in my opinion. Both Geoffrey's and Iot7R have a better ambiance if you are there around sunset.

[mc michael]

Roy's before amour, Geoffrey's after.

[whatsfordinner]

I would reverse it. Geoffrey's for a late afternoon - early evening drink and the sunset, and Roy's for dinner. Inn of the 7th Ray is pretty, but the food is only average (same with Geoffrey's) and I think it's most charming during the day.

[mc michael]

I was thinking of Geoffrey's for breakfast.

[Diana]

Whilst I find the food at the Inn far, far above, AVERAGE, I'll admit it isn't seafod oriented. Roy's is a darn good choice.

However, forget Geoffrey's for breakfast, and try to get to the Inn' s Sunday Brunch!

[ozhead]

Not much in the way of seafood at Inn of the 7th Ray, but yuo can't beat it for a romantic place to dine, especially now that the evenings are getting warmer. I had dinner at Roy's (the one in Woodland Hills) this week, and was very favorably impressed -- and their menu is heavily seafood-oriented. It also meets your criteria of nice, but not too snobby. I have never been to Geoffrey's, so can't comment -- except that I've heard it's quite expensive and very good.