639304 Fri Jul 24 23:44:16 -0700 2009 9 2 Los Angeles Area 0 4889097 I am looking for a restaurant for Monday night that is good for a group of six with two vegetarians. Nothing too expensive, but not cheap. There are two vegetarians in the group, but that shouldn't necessarily decide the restaurant. Anywhere in LA, the westside, pasadena, etc. Looking for a fun atmosphere and good food. Fri Jul 24 23:44:16 -0700 2009 1096533 livliv 1 4889135 i have to admit that i'm not entirely clear on what you mean by a 'fun' restaurant, nor what you meant by 'nothing too expensive, but not cheap. that said, my stabs at answering your query are: musha if they'll let you use the back room. many delicious vegetarian dishes. 26 beach for great entree salads and burgers (including homemade veggie burgers). fwiw, i'm not a fan of their entrees, even though i love the entree salads and burgers. they will also serve sides of grilled tofu and breaded warm rounds of chevre to beef up the protein of any of their salads. antica pizzaria (lots of delicious vegetarian options, but not really a fun restaurant). almost any italien restaurant will offer several vegetarian dishes. houston's in manhattan beach has FREE corkage and serves imho, the best veggie burger in town. i like the food at il forno on ocean park in santa monica, but as with antica pizzaria, don't consider it 'fun.' c&o trattoria is 'fun' but their food isn't as good as some of the more sedate restaurants. Sat Jul 25 01:16:13 -0700 2009 4889097 11935 westsidegal 2 4890214 Well nothing as expensive as Sona or Fraiche, around twenty to thirty dollars per person. And by fun just something with a good ambiance but nothing too loud. Sat Jul 25 14:52:13 -0700 2009 4889135 1096533 livliv 1 4890181 yes, some more details about what "fun" means to you in this context, and a general price range to clarify not cheap but not too expensive would help a lot. Sat Jul 25 14:28:32 -0700 2009 4889097 127538 wutzizname 1 4890327 These should fit the bill of vegetarian options, fun scene and moderately priced. I was also trying to add the link to All'Angelo but it didn't come through. 7166 Melrose Ave Sat Jul 25 15:56:43 -0700 2009 4889097 90755 Phurstluv 2 4890557 I haven't been to All Angelo or Blue Velvet, but Rustic Canyon and Gjelina are both great recs. However...my meals at both were definitely right in the Fraiche price range (more like $40-$50/per). But maybe it depends what you order. Sat Jul 25 18:10:43 -0700 2009 4890327 127538 wutzizname 3 4890675 i've never gotten out of gjelina for less than $50/pp. also, i can't imagine having a birthday dinner and expecting the guests to 'order carefully.' Sat Jul 25 19:25:29 -0700 2009 4890557 11935 westsidegal 3 4891687 Certainly does. Sun Jul 26 10:57:55 -0700 2009 4890557 90755 Phurstluv 1 4890617 A couple more ideas to consider...all open on Mondays, I believe.... Cha Cha Cha in Silverlake Loteria Grill on Hollywood 3rd Stop across from Cedars El Cholo down on Western Pace up Laurel Canyon Cube on La Brea Terroni Cobras & Matadors Border Grill Tasca Electric Lotus Buddha's Belly Sat Jul 25 18:44:43 -0700 2009 4889097 127538 wutzizname 2 4890932 Second Musha, Gjelina, Cub, and Tasca Mozzarella Mondays at Jar could be a good fun deal Chaya Venice or Chaya (in the city) might be fun as well Lou on Vine if you like wine and shareable plates Maybe one of the Sawtelle restaurants? If you go to Musha, consider hitting up Renee's Courtyard Cafe for drinks and music afterward. Sat Jul 25 22:35:11 -0700 2009 4890617 15572 Emme