Recommendations for Beautiful Restaurant, Outdoor Seating, Great Food

[smoothiemaster]

I'm visiting LA next weekend to attend a wedding for the couple that has everything. Rather than trying to find the perfect gift, he's an interior designer, I'd like to give the couple of gift certificate for a great meal at some place special.

I would love to find a special restaurant that has outdoor seating, is very pretty and comfortable and, of course, has really great food. Any and all recommendations would be much appreciated.

[ipsedixit]

Now that I think about some more, Spago would be a good choice as well. The atrium is a lovely seating area, nice and secluded from the din of the main dining room.

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Spago
176 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

[cls]

Bastide

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Bastide Restaurant
8475 Melrose Place, West Hollywood, CA 90069

[mollyomormon]

Wilshire would be an excellent choice. The patio is gorgeous and romantic and the food is great.

[yogachik]

I second the idea -- The Wilshire has all you seek.

[Fresser]

Buffalo Club in Santa Monica.

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Buffalo Club
1520 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404

[lil mikey]

I like the patio and food at Lucques. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing, and on cold nights they have heaters. They also have a warm and welcoming environment inside, which is nice when it's cold like it's been for the past 2 weeks. They have a fireplace and it's very romantic (if you go with the right person). I've always been happy with the setting either inside or outside. The bar is also welcoming, helped by a good bartender, and they make a great sidecar. Service is very good. The sommelier is knowledgeable, and even explains wine you bring in yourself. Food is your basic meat and fish, nothing too experimental; but the preparation is superb imho.

Lucques
8474 Melrose Avenue (Just east of La Cienega)
Los Angeles
[phone]
www.lucques.com

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Lucques
8474 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90069

[mc michael]

Yes, the bar at Lucques is cool. And interesting people seem to congregate there.

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Lucques
8474 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90069

[mc michael]

There's a patio here.

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Michael's Restaurant
1147 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA 90403

[maudies5]

Michael's patio is truly beautiful. Excellent food.

[Servorg]

Michael's patio is indeed beautiful. If only their food was the equal if their patio. Alas, it is not.

[ipsedixit]

Saddle Peak Lodge
www.saddlepeaklodge.com

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Saddle Peak Lodge
419 Cold Canyon Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302

[wienermobile]

+1 for Saddle Peak and it's one of a kind setting and wonderful food.