Restaurant near LAX

[oaklandguy]

I'm meeting some friends for dinner near the L.A. airport. Any suggestions? Just needs to be nearby. Thanks!

[Asia]

Stayed in a hotel in the LAX area for awhile and I'd recommend Truxton's American Bistro for a get together. The food isn't anything to write home about but, it's a relatively nice place for what is around that area. If you're looking for something different, maybe also try Ayara Thai. Good luck!

[DiveFan]

What kind of food would you like? What price range?
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If you don't need strange hours, Aliki's Taverna is extremely close.

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Aliki's Greek Taverna
5862 Arbor Vitae St, Los Angeles, CA 90045

[oaklandguy]

Thanks! I'll check out those topics (I'm new to Chow.com).

[wutzizname]

Shula's 347 in the Sheraton Gateway is actually quite a good steakhouse. And it's just outside LAX.

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Shula's 347
6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

[omakase]

Do you have review on this, Wutzizname? This is one of those restaurants I've been wanting to go to but just haven't gotten around to it.

[wilafur]

if it's anything like the shula's in DC, i'd skip it. the shula's in DC couldn't cook a steak rare to save their lives.

[wutzizname]

Actually, there are tiers to the Shula empire. The majority are plain Shula's which, though I haven't been, I suspect are on the order of a TGI Friday's. Then there's Shula's 347 which is their upscale Steakhouse brand, very much on par with Arnie Morton's. I only went once but had a truly spectacular Filet Mignon, a perfect medium rare of course.

[wilafur]

it is my understanding that shula 347 is the more casual spot whereas shula's steakhouse is the higher end steak joint.

[wutzizname]

There are actually 4 brands under the umbrella.

Shula's Steakhouse
Shula's 347
Shula's 2
Shula's at the Beach

Shula's 2 is the more casual Friday's-type place. My sense is that the Steakhouse and 347 are on par quality-wise, but 347 is supposed to have more of a younger, lively vibe with a bar scene vs. the Steakhouse's more formal, old boy's club feel.

I can only speak for the one steak I had at the 347 by the airport. It was damn good.