PLEASE POST YOUR VOTES HERE: Ultimate Los Angeles Restaurants 2009

[maxzook]

It’s time for the eighth annual poll of Chowhounders’ favorite Los Angeles restaurants. To quote the poll’s esteemed founder, Mr. Grub:

"The concept is simple: everyone is asked to list, in rank order, your five top restaurants in Los Angeles County that you would recommend to houndly out-of-town visitors or to chowfriends for a special occasion. Since we worship at the altar of deliciousness, your ranking should be based 75% on food and 25% on everything else."

Here are the results of past polls:

2002: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/52353
2003: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/55951
2004: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/63873
2005: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/76226
2006: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/357211
2007: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/490712
2008: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/580125

Last year I expanded the poll from five choices to ten – five restaurants in the category of over $25 per person, and five in the category of $25 or less. (The $25 is inclusive of FOOD ONLY for an average dinner order.) If different voters choose the same restaurant in both categories, the total points will be tabulated together and the restaurant will be ranked in the category for which it received the most points.

I strongly encourage you to vote for exactly five restaurants per category. You may choose to only cast votes in the over-$25 category, or in the $25-and-under, but don’t vote for the same restaurant in both categories. Bottom line -- if you haven’t had at least ten restaurant meals worth voting for this year, what are you doing on Chowhound? ;) .

If you vote for five restaurants, your first choice will receive 5 points, your second choice will receive 4 points, third choice 3 and so on. If you respond with more than 5 choices per category, only your first 5 listed choices will be included – no “ties”.

If you vote for fewer than five, your choice will be tabulated with as many points as the number you voted for (so if you vote for only three restaurants, your first choice will carry three points, the second two points, etc.) This is to avoid the results being weighted in favor of those voters who make the fewest choices. Also, in case of a tie in the final tally, the number of five-point voters is used as a tiebreaker.

I will assume the first restaurant on your list is your first choice and so on; to avoid confusion I’d prefer you not number them.

If you vote for a restaurant that closed within the last twelve months, I’d appreciate if you flag it with an RIP tag. If two or more restaurants with the same name and basic menu get votes (e.g. Father’s Office on Montana or Helms), I will combine the results.

Please make it clear what you’re voting for. If you vote for “Mozza” as several people did last year, I will assume you’re voting for Pizzeria Mozza since it bore that name before the Osteria opened. I reserve the right to make similar assumptions from vague responses – for example a vote for Surfas will be listed as Café Surfas. And everyone, spelling counts – it’s MASTRO’S Steakhouse, not “Maestros”!!!

If you make a mistake or just change your mind, go ahead and post again; please re-cast your entire vote and not just the changes ... tell me it's a re-vote and I'll take care of it (I'm tracking names, dates and times on my tally, so I will only take your last vote).

Remember, this poll is for Los Angeles County restaurants only. OCAnn has said she will again be running an Orange County poll in parallel with this one, so keep your eyes peeled. Anyone want to tackle Ventura County? Let me know and I'll link to your post.

I’ll keep the polls open until December 12 and post the results shortly thereafter.

The more replies we receive the more useful are the poll’s findings, so please vote. Cast your votes as a reply to this post. And thank you for participating!

[JEN10]

You are AWESOME, what a task!

[RacerX]

Thanks for taking the time to do this Max!

Over $25
1 Mastros Steakhouse
2 Lawry's Prime rib
3 Lucques
4 Westside Tavern
5 Orris

Under $25
1 Langer's
2 Philippe the French dip
3 Bay Cities deli
4 Sam Woo (I know its a chain but the Van Nuys branch is the best chinese greasy spoon in the SFV)
5 Swan Restaurant (great Thai in North Hollywood)

[mollyomormon]

+$25

Animal
Church & State
The Bazaar
Gjelina
Spago

-$25
Langer's
Father's Office
Jitlada
Marisco Chente
Torihei

[OCAnn]

I guess I'm now committed...unless someone else wants to take over! =)

Just so folks know, I'll start the OC poll during Thanksgiving week and will let it go thru the end of December (if you guys want me to start now, let me know).

[Jaytizzle]

I live in Orange County so this is my list.

Over $25
Mastro's Steak
Mastro's Ocean Club
Javiers
Charlie Palmers - South Coast
Stonehill Tavern

Under $25
25 Degrees
Mahe
Gullivers
Gyu-Kaku
Crow Bar

[OCAnn]

We'll start a different thread for OC later this month; please save your votes for that list. =)

[wienermobile]

Under $25
1. Langer's
2. Brent's Deli Northridge
3. Mariscos Chente
4. Santouka
5. Philippe's French Dip

Over $25
1. Matsuhisa
2. Gjelina
3. Animal
4. Mozza
5. Saddle Peak Lodge

[RicRios]

>25
Spago
Church & State
Fraiche
Il Pastaio
Carlitos Gardel

<25
Umami Burger
El Parian
Father's Office
Langer's
Dino's Chicken

[samtron608]

over $25
Providence
Mozza Osteria
Animal
Grace
Angelini Osteria

Under $25
Langers
Parks BBQ

[ipsedixit]

I'm not sure Park's BBQ qualifies in the "Under $25" category.

[countdeville]

Over $25
1. Chameau
2. Babita
3. Hungry Cat
4. Lucques
5. Boss Sushi

Under $25
1. Bloom
2. Tamarind Ave. Deli
3. Vegan Glory
4. Golden State
5. Singapore Banana Leaf

[burp_excuzme]

Ack! I'm not sure about the Singapore Banana Leaf...it was worse than mediocre to me. Having lived in Singapore for 11 years, I was thoroughly disappointed!

[Discokill]

Over
1. Lucques
2. Fraiche
3. Sushi Zo
4. Izaka-Ya by Katsu-ya
5. Mozza Osteria

Under:
1. Malibu Seafood
2. Bay Cities
3. Kogi
4. Mariscos Chente
5. Tacos Por Favor

[lorisueb]

Max, this is an incredible undertaking. Thank you!
+25
Providence
Hump
Locanda Veneta
Mozza Osteria
Urasawa

-25
Maria’s Fresh Seafood (Central Market)
Urth Café
La Brea Bakery
BH Cheese Shop
The Pantry Cafe

[beezees]

> $25
Providence
Lucques
Pizzeria Mozza
Spago
Church and State

< $25
Yai Restaurant
Jitlada Thai Restaurant
Park's BBQ
Hakata Ramen Shinsengumi
Rajdhani

[SugarFrosted]

Over $25

Church & State
Cut
The Hungry Cat
Valentino
Tavern

Under $25

Loteria Grill
Bay Cities Italian Deli
Fathers Office
In N Out Burger
Zankou Chicken

[manku]

Over 25:

Osteria Mozza
Yu-n-Mi Sushi
Drago Centro
BLT Steak
Pizzeria Mozza

Under 25:

Santouka
Mandarin Deli (Northridge)
Zankou Chicken
Langer's
Bay Cities

[lizziee]

Over 25
1.Urasawa
2. Providence
3. Spago
4. Church and State
5. Bazaaar

Under 25
1. Langer’s
2. Father’s Office
3. Marty’s
4. Bay Cities

[russkar]

Nice List...

[mc michael]

Over
Hungry Cat
Orris
Drago Centro
Zucca
R23

Under
Nickel Diner
Full House
Jitlada
Umami Burger
Langer's

[funkyshanna]

This is awesome!!

Over $25
Urasawa
The Bazaar
Osteria Mozza
Animal
Providence

Under $25
La Brea Bakery
Philippe French Dip

[tbwenzlau]

Over $25
1. Jar
2. Pizzeria Mozza
3. Providence
4. Grace
5. The Little Door

Under $25
1. The Golden State
2. The Little Next Door
3. Daisy Mint
4. Pie 'n Burger
5. Philippe's French Dip

[Peripatetic]

Thanks for managing the poll again this year!

OVER $25

Pizzeria Mozza
Lou on Vine
Sanuki No Sato

$25 OR LESS

Langer's Deli
Oinkster
Izakaya Bincho
Xiang Wei Lou
Seongbukdong

[mrhooks]

Over $25:
Urasawa
Providence
Ortolan
Totoraku
Izakaya Bincho

Under $25:
Asa Ramen
Shabu Shabu House
Hakata Ramen Shin-Sen-Gumi
Nickel Diner
Wurstküche

[New Trial]

Thank you for doing this again!

Over $25:

Ortolan
Osteria Mozza
Animal
Jar
Orris

Under $25:

Langer's
Bay Cities
Father's Office
Torihei
Marisco Chente

[sushilush.com]

I love this poll!

SushiLush.com only knows about Japanese cuisine and here are my favorites in the $25+ category:

Sashi (Manhattan Beach)
Matsuhisa (West Hollywood)
R 23 (Little Toyko)
Asanebo (Studio City)
Urusawa (Beverly Hills and uber expensive)

[sumo3175]

Over
Gjelina
Ortolon
Animal
Barbrix
Fig

Under
Shinsengumi yakitori
M cafe
Cobras
Bacaro

[mrhooks]

Maybe it's just me, but I've never been able to eat at Yakitori SSG for under $25. I'd have voted differently otherwise. :D

[Emme]

Thanks for the heroic feat in advance!

Over 25
Urasawa
Spago
Providence
Bazaar
Church and State

Under 25 (this is even tougher and two make it for frequency...)
Monte Alban
Mariscos Chente
Jitlada Thai
Nate'n'Al's (a weekly dinner...)
Greenleaf Chop Shop (lunch multiple times a week...)

[Psiweaver]

Over $25
Urasawa
Providence
Jar
Animal
Cut

Under 25
Alejo's
Bay Cities
Golden State
Santouka Ramen
Jitlada

[oldiebutfoodie]

under:
Jitlada
Elite
Monte Alban
Mariscos Chente
Oinkster

[nomo_fan]

over $25
Park's (look at their menu...unless you mean Kal bi tang, most everything is over $25)
Madeleines
TAPS
Chosun Galbee
Sushi Gen

under $25
Langer's
Foo Foo Tei
Tulsa Rib
Daisy Mint
Mariscos Chente

[samtron608]

ya, but i figure most meat dishes (1 order ) can be split between 2 people. i guess this needs to be debated....

[maxzook]

The restaurant will be listed for whichever category it receives the most points (over or under $25). In other words, the participants will decide.

[wabelljr]

Under $25:

Gale's
Chang's Garden
Fred 62
Phillippe's
Original Pantry

[honkman]

Over $25
Providence
Bistro LQ
Animal
Hatfield's
Osteria Mozza

Under $25
Langer's
Scoops
LA Mill
Intelligentsia
Kogi BBQ

(I don't live in LA and tend to go to more upscale restaurants during my trips so that the under $25 list might look unusual)

[Asperges]

Hatfield's is closed... RIP.

[maxzook]

Yes, but they are supposed to be re-opening at 6702 Melrose (the former Red Pearl Kitchen) for New Year's:

http://blogs.laweekly.com/squidink/la-restaurants/hatfields-opening-new-space-re/

http://www.hatfieldsrestaurant.com/

I'll list them as temporarily closed when I tally the poll next month.

[honkman]

They are just moving to another location. You can follow the progress:

http://twitter.com/twohatfields

[sfgirl22]

over 25

Marche LA
The Foundry
Hungry Cat
Drago Centro
Spago

Under 25

Bowery
Corkbar
Yai Thai
Yucca
Oinkster

[exilekiss]

Hi maxzook,

Thanks again for taking the time to compile for all of us! :) Love this topic.

Over $25
1. Urasawa
2. Providence
3. Animal
4. Mori Sushi
5. Spago

Under $25
1. Torihei
2. Izakaya Bincho
3. Mariscos Chente
4. Ichimian
5. Foo Foo Tei (Hacienda Heights)

Thanks.

[peppermonkey]

Can I add about 15 more to each list please???
>$25
Urasawa
Spago
Rivera
Orris
Osteria Mozza

>$25
Langer's
Park's BBQ
Father's Office
Elite
Wurstküche

[TomSwift]

under 25 -
Langers
Bay Cities
Fab
In n Out
Pat's Topanga Grill

Over 25 -
Urasawa
Valentino
Spago
Providence
Water Grill

[russkar]

Great list , I remember being there for most of them. aloha

[tenxtone76]

Under $25
Jitlada
Nem Nuong
Jongewaard's (Long Beach)
Colori Kitchen
Omelette & Waffle (San Pedro)

Over $25 (I don't do this much)
Fraiche
Park's BBQ
Taylor's (La Canada)
Sushi Casa Arigato (Redondo Beach)
Sushi Gen

[maxzook]

Chow Poll Trivia:

Besides Langer's, what is the only deli to appear inn the Top Ten of a Chowhound Ultimate LA Restaurant poll?

[mollyomormon]

Bay Cities?

[maxzook]

You got it -- Bay Cities Deli was #9 last year.

[ipsedixit]

Hey max,

How about a poll of most visited restaurants for 2009?

More than 20x in 2009 and more than 10x in 2009

[maxzook]

I think that's a wonderful idea, and on behalf of L. A. Chowhounders I want to thank you for volunteering to compile it ;P

[stuffycheaks]

> $25
1. The Bazaar
2. Church & State
3. Sona
4. Ortolan
5. Melisse

< $25
1. Furiabo
2. Simpang asia
3. Bar*Food
4. Sasaya
5. Santouka

[albatruffles]

Over $25
1 Providence
2 Spago
3 CUT
4 The Hump
5 Hatfield's

Under $25
1 Pizzeria Mozza
2 Wurstküche
3 Mo Chica
4 Umami Burger
5 Kogi BBQ Truck

[anothernotch]

over 25
1) Providence
2) Spago
3) Pizzeria Mozza
4) Chinois
5) Melisse

Under
1) Hide Sushi
2) Gilbert's El Indio
3) Hole in the Wall Burger
4) Sushi Gen - for lunch
5) Father's Office

[jacknhedy]

over 25 -
1. providence
2. ortolan
3. bistro lq
4. josie
5. pizzeria mozza
5.

[Reeter1]

Over 25 -
Pizzeria Mozza
Church and State
Lucques
Bistro LQ
Park's BBQ

Under 25 -
My Taco (Highland Park)
Lunasia (dim sum)
Sushi Gen (for lunch)
Folliero's Pizza
Pho 79

[ldodb]

Over 25
Spago
Totoraku
Bazaar
Go's Mart
Lucques

Under 25
Langers
Fathers Office
Izakaya Bincho
bay cities
loteria

Under 25
Langers

[foodiemahoodie]

Over $25
1. Melisse
2. Providence
3. The Bazaar
4. Mori Sushi
5. Spago

Under

1. Father's Office
2. Monte Alban
3. 3 Square
4. Gjelina
5. Oinkster

[TailbackU]

Over $25
Bazaar
Providence
Mastros
Barbrix
Sushi Nozawa

Under $25
25 Degrees
Gingergrass
Toast
Langers
Mozza Pizzeria

[Tom P]

OVER 25

CHURCH AND STATE
LUCQUES
TAVERN
LOU
TAYLOR'S STEAKS (Koreatown)

UNDER 25

PIZZARIA MOZZA
WESTSIDE TAVERN
CANELE
LOTERIA GRILL
LANGERS

[maxzook]

Everyone be careful of similar names. For example, The Tavern in Brentwood is different than Westside Tavern on Pico (and then of course there's Laurel Tavern in Studio City and who knows how many other various Taverns ...) When in doubt, list the city or street in parentheses, otherwise I will assume that any stray "taverns" are the Brentwood establishment.

Also: If you have posted your votes and then change your mind or want to fix a mistake, please DO NOT EDIT the original post, or there's a possibility I'll miss it (don't worry, Lorenzo dM, I caught yours). Just post is as a separate reply to the original vote, and to be extra careful say "I'm voting again".

[estone888]

Over $25
1 Providence
2 Bazaar
3 Church & State
4 Babita
5 Drago Centro

Under $25
1 Jitlada
2 Mariscos Chente
3 J&J Shanghai
4 Bludso's BBQ
5 Illegal al pastor cart at Avenue 26 & Humboldt, near Highland Park

[Grog]

> $25
1. Bazaar-(specifically Saam - never ate in the main dining room)
2. Osteris Mozza
3. Palate
4. Rivera
5. Z Sushi

< $25
1. Viet Noodle Bar
2. Pure Luck
3. Hugo's Tacos
4. Ruen Pair
5. Huarache Azteca

[maxzook]

A Chowhound LA Poll trivia question:

What's the highest-ranking Mexican restaurant from any of the past Chow LA Polls?

[JAB]

Babita?

[maxzook]

No.

Last year Babita got five points from two voters.

[JAB]

I was thinking high end. TBE?

[maxzook]

The answer:

Babita debuted in 2006 with 24 points but only made it to 14th place. Last year, Loteria and Monte Alban had nine points each, but neither made it to a high ranking.

The highest-RANKED Mexican place from any past poll ...

and I am NOT making this up ...

in seventh place in 2002 with eleven points ...

Tito's Tacos.

[GK in SO]

You're kidding, right Max?

[maxzook]

If you knew me, you'd know there is nothing in life I take as seriously as the Chowhound Ultimate Los Angeles Restaurant Poll.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/52409

[GK in SO]

Max, I've seen past polls and know how serious you take them. No proof was needed! (but, thanks anyways!). I was just astonished that "Tito's" and "Best Mexican" were actually what Hounds voted.

I find it hard to believe that there's not another Mexican resto in the LA area that couldn't top Tito's, such as Mariscos Chente.

[mc michael]

That was then. This is now.

[GK in SO]

My amazement was a cumulative one, meaning that over the many years the poll has been done, that there hasn't been a single under $25 Mexican restaurant in LA that's made the poll, what with some many excellent Mexican resto's in LA.

Hopefully Mariscos Chente will change that in the 2009 poll!

[burglover]

Over $25:
Melisse
Osteria Mozza
Bazaar
Sona
Lucques

Under $25:
Santouka
Sea Harbor
Torihei
Jitlada
Mariscos Chente

[flowergirl]

Over $25
Providence
The Ivy
Mastros Steak in Beverly Hills
Osteria Mozza
Lawry's

Under $25
Mario's Peruvian
Colori Kitchen
Richmond Street Bar and Grille in El Segundo
La Grande Orange in S M
3 Square

[caveatempty]

Over $25:
Spago
Palate Food+Wine
Animal
Church and State
Providence

Under $25:
Park's BBQ
Langers
Umami Burger
Carousel
Ham Ji Park

[Obessed]

Under $25
Vito's Pizza
Jitlada
Father's Office
Irv's Burger
Loteria

Over $25
Animal
Campanile
Hungry Cat
Pizzeria Mozza
Jar

[compucook]

Over $25
Nook Bistro
Westside Tavern
Orris
Mozza Osteria
Mozza Pizzeria

Under $25
Javan
Taco Miendo (Inglewood/Culver)
Fresh Corn Grill
Cuvee
La Conversation

[lotta_cox]

Over $25:
Church & State
Fig
Saddle Peak Lodge
The Bazaar
Animal

Under $25
Haru Ulala
Cole's
Jitlada
Umami
Loteria at the Farmer's Market

[herculesmulligan]

Over $25:
1) Lucques
2) Joe's
3) Vincenti Ristorante
4) Grace
5) Osteria Angelini

Under $25

1) Minestraio
2) Colori Kitchen
3) Bob's Doughnuts
4) Breadbar
5) Larchmont Wine and Cheese

[toonoble]

Over $25
1. Lucques
2. Bazaar
3. Mozza
4. Hatfields
5. Angelini Osteria

Under $25
1. Umami
2. Bay Cities Deli
3. Langers
4. Hide Sushi
5. Roscoes Chicken and Waffles

[LA Buckeye Fan]

Thanks for doing this, Maxzook.

Less than $25
Gilbert's El Indio
The Oinkster
Brent's Deli
Sol y Luna
In-n-Out (forgive me)

Over $25
Mastro's Beverly Hills
Joe's
Warsawa
Delmonicos
Dar Magrebs

[altstarr]

OVER $25
Providence
Sea Harbour
Valentino's
Spago
Mastro's Steakhouse

UNDER $25
Elite Restaurant
Javan
Pho 79
Savoy Grill
Baby Blues BBQ

[maxzook]

Time for another Chow Poll Trivia Challenge:

Can you name three of last year's Top 25 that close for business by 6 pm or earlier?

[Grog]

Langer’s Deli
Bay Cities
Square One

[maxzook]

We have a winner!

[altstarr]

REVOTE FOR UNDER $25

OVER $25
Providence
Sea Harbour
Valentino's
Spago
Mastro's Steakhouse

UNDER $25
Elite Restaurant
Versailles
Javan
Pho 79
Savoy Grill

[maxzook]

Revote noted.

[maxzook]

Which has received more points in past Chowhound Ultimate L.A. Restaurant polls: Osteria Mozza or Pizzeria Mozza?

[maxzook]

Pizzeria Mozza (originally named Mozza) opened in 2006 and got 22 points, just missing the Top 10. But even without that head start, over the last two years it has still beat the Osteria by 121 points to 97.

Can you name two other pizza places that have made the Chowhound LA Poll Top 10?

[RacerX]

I'm guessing one of them has to be Casa Bianca.

As for the other, maybe Joe's??

[mc michael]

If one is Spago, I'm calling trick question.

[maxzook]

It's a trick question, but not just because of Spago which after all, *is* known to a lot of people from its days on the Strop as "Wolfgang Puck's pizza place." And Valentino has pizza on the menu as an appetizer.

Spago has made the Top 10 every year except 2007; Valentino made it in 2002 and 2003. Last year's $25-and-under list had Casa Bianca at #11 and Caioti at #20.

[kiwi01]

Over $25
1) Urasawa
2) Providence
3) Vibrato Jazz Grill
4) Asanebo
5) Water Grill
5)

Under $25
1) Langer's
2) Tacos Baja Ensenada
3) Santouka Ramen
4) Pho 79
5) Porto's Bakery

[Juji]

Over $25
Bazaar
Spago
Jar
Melisse
Gjelina

Under $25
Antica Pizzeria
Tacos Por Favor
Bay Cities
Wurstkuche
La Grande Orange

[ljeanne]

>$25
AOC
Chinois
Pizzeria Mozza
Chaya Venice
Itacho

<$25
Bar Pintxo
Manchego
Bulan Thai
Seed
BreadBar

[gdodgerfan]

Over 25
Osteria Mozza
Mastro's
Crustacean-Must have crab couple times a year
Water Grill
Leila's

Under 25
Philippe's
Apple Pan
In n Out
Apple Pan
Lamonica's Pizza

A wish for Bay Cities, being in Agoura, we don't have such a sandwitch shop that I've heard so much about but would love to try

[SouthernFoodie08]

Thanks for doing this!

over $25
1. Animal
2. Osteria Mozza
3. Katsu Ya (original)
4. JiRaffe
5. Katsu (now closed, but I would put it on my list for this year)

Under $25
1. Langers
2. Umami
3. Mo Chica
4. Vito's Pizza
5. Jitlada
(close 6. to In N Out)

[SouthernFoodie08]

I need to edit myself already!! How could I forget Mariscos Chente???

So. . my under $25 is:
1. Mariscos Chente
2. Langers
3. Umami
4. Mo Chica
5. Jitlada
(6. between Vito's and In N Out)

[maxzook]

gdodgerfan: You voted for Apple Pan twice. Post a revote as a reply if you wish.

[mc michael]

Probably means s/he orders the double cheese.

[globalgourmet]

Over $25
1.Water Grill
2.Cafe des Artistes
3.Girasole

Under $25
1. Joe's Pizza (SM & West Hwood)
2. Vito's Pizza
3. Zankou Chicken
4. Griddle Cafe
5. The Village Coffee Shop (Beachwood Cyn.)

[mc michael]

Whoa! The Village Coffee Shop. Now, that's a time warp!

[maxzook]

Besides Urasawa, what's the only Japanese restaurant to make the overall Top 10 from any past Chow LA Poll?

[mc michael]

On a guess: Matsuhisa.

[Emme]

I'd guess a sushi place as well... something like Zo or Nozawa or Katsuya....

[maxzook]

Sushi Nozawa was #10 overall in 2003.

Last year Santouka Ramen tied for #6 in the $25-and-under. Nanbankan and Izakaya Bincho were #12 and #15.

[Robert Thornton]

Over:
1) Providence
2) Melisse
3) Mori
4) Palate
5) Drago Centro

Under:
1) Sea Harbour
2) Ruen Pair
3) Hide Sushi
4) Tibet Nepal House
5) Vito’s

[burp_excuzme]

I've never really had much + $25 meals, so here's my under-$25:

- Umami Burger
- Mendocino Farms
- Mr Pizza Factory
- Langer's
- In-N-Out

[maxzook]

True or false: Spago is the only Wolfgang Puck restaurant to make the Top 10 in any Chowhound LA Restaurant poll.

[maxzook]

False. Cut was #8 in 2006.

[trixel]

Over $25
Chiba Japanese Restaurant

Under $25
Dino's Pizza
Damons Glendale Steakhouse
Lido Pizza
Porto's Bakery (not for a special occasion, but definitely to out of town friends)
Cole's

[PaliBruin]

Over$25

Angelini Osteria
Melisse
Providence
AOC
Lucques

Under $25
Phillipes
King Taco
Juniors Deli
Bobby's Diner (W.H.)
Langers

[dineomatic]

Over $25 -wish I had $$ to go to the last 3 more.
Pizzeria Mozza (Tuesday's duck confit)
Carlito Gardel (lunch cheeseburger)
Jar
Lou on Vine
Vincenti Ristorante

Under $25 - don't get west of B.H. much.
Langers
La Cabanita (Montrose)
Casa Bianca
Carousel (Hollywood Blvd.)
Portillo's (Buena Park)

[tablefor1]

+$25

Animal
Church & State
Gjelina
Matsuhisa
Providence

-$25
Umami Burger
El Conchinito
Jitlada
Marisco Chente
Kogi

[lil mikey]

Thank you Max for doing this.

Over $25

1. Urasawa
2. Providence
3. Kagaya
4. Eva
5. Bashan

Under $25

1. Puro Sabor
2. Tropicalia
3. Mariscos al Chente
4. Ruen Pair
5. Taix

[grublah]

Over $25
1. Cut
2. BLT Steak
3. Mastros
4. Pizzeria Mozza
5. Sona

Under $25
1. Bay Cities
2. Westside Tavern
3. Fuentes
4. Loteria Grill
5. Porto’s Bakery