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Inexpensive LA Restaurant for Fiance's Birthday?

I need you all to dig deep into your restaurant archives and think of a restaurant in LA that meets the following criteria:

- french/california cuisine that is unique and culinary
- appropriate for my fiance's birthday
- decently priced (think prices along the lines of $15-25 per entree)
- will have a reservation opening for 2 this Saturday

Help! :)

10 Replies so Far

  1. la vie in rosemead.

    1. re: wilafur

      Agree, good call. Forgot all about that place.
      http://www.calendarlive.com/dining/98...

    2. Taix in Echo Park

      Pastis is at the top of your price range

      Fraiche in Culver City is more like 20-30 but definitely worth it

      1. Bistro de la Gare in South Pasadena, after a beautiful afternoon at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in nearby San Marino.

        1. How about Little Next Door? http://www.thelittledoor.com/lndhome....

          1. re: ipsedixit

            would be good for romantic, but it certainly isn't 15-20 dollar entree range... i thought about this too, but then confirmed that menu prices are about double or more.

          2. Chez Mimi should be added to the list. Quite romantic.

            1. Cafe Flore
              214 South Robertson Boulevard
              Beverly Hills, California
              (310) 659-6877
              http://www.cafeflore.us/

              1. Le Petit in Studio City is the place you're looking for....if they can get you in on Saturday night!
                www.lepetitrestaurant.net

                1. For the best food, service, and value meeting your price constraints, try Nook Bistro in W.L.A. Even if they have no reservations remaining, they accept only walk-ins after 8:30 or so.

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