Need place for double date with couples on two different budgets

[sanmon]

Any suggestions on a good place for a double date? One couple has a lot of dough and the other doesn't. What suggestions do you all have for a modestly priced place with decent food, not too loud, where you aren't pushed out quickly. For instance, budget-wise a place like A-Frame would be good, but it gets too crowded and you don't feel comfortable having a leisurely meal. On the higher end of the budget, a place like Gjelina would be okay (but we want to try a different place). Westside is preferable though we could travel a bit.

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A-Frame
12565 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

[J.L.]

Fundamental LA. Excellent and tasty appetizers, salads and sandwiches...

Very nice on the wallet.

On Westwood Blvd, just south of the corner of Wellworth (next to Papa John's).

[Ciao Bob]

Not Westside, but Mohawk Bend sounds like it would be great for you.

Waterloo and City or Westside Tavern are other good options. If you want to do budget ethnics you have
a myriad of Thai, and Indian options that will not rush you at all. Mariscos Chente -- or whatever it is called now - may be a great choice as well...make your own margarita's and bring them.I think the new name is

Coni's seafood restaurant

310-627-2339

3544 west imperial highway

inglewood, CA 90303

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Mariscos Chente
4532 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Westside Tavern
10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Waterloo and City
12517 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90066

Mohawk Bend
2141 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

[westsidegal]

Coni'Seafood

(but, as of last night, the signage still says Mariscos Chente's )

[Ciao Bob]

What did you have?

[westsidegal]

actually, i didn't actually eat there. As a demonstration project, I drove a friend of mine there in order to entice her to start driving to the inglewood location (she's still going to the mar vista location). i needed to demonstrate that the inglewood location is easy to find, not very far, and that there is nothing menacing about it.

We actually had eaten at The Tripel earlier in the evening.

I love so many things at Coni'Seafood, that i normally just ask Sergio to make me some food and surprise me. At this point, he knows my preferences. . . .

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Tripel
333 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90293

[maudies5]

Bandera would work. They take reservations and honor them. They have some delicious salads and other appetizers which are big enough to share. My husband and I often share 1 app and one entree and it's fine. OTOH, I understand they make a good steak and their roast chicken and ribs are yummy. Corner of Wilshire and Barrington, with no obvious signs. They make a terrific martini and IIRC, do not charge corkage.

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Bandera
11704 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

[westsidegal]

respectfully disagree about westside tavern.
i'm not a fan of their food,although others on this board disagree:
nor have i ever thought the price/quality/quantity ratios stack up at all.
they ARE, however, a place to have a leisurely meal.

[omotosando]

La Cachette Bistro, either Sunday night ($1 corkage) or Friday or Saturday night after 9:00 p.m. (30% off entire bill). Went on a Sunday night, brought wine, shared small plates and got out for a little over $40 per person with tax and tip for a lot of food and a lovely dinner.

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La Cachette Bistro
1733 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401

[westsidegal]

n.b.
if you plan to take advantage of the Friday/Saturday deal,
keep in mind that the kitchen closes at 10, so plan to be there at nine sharp if you want <<a leisurely meal>>

[perk]

Nook Bistro is reasonably priced and very good.

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Nook Bistro
11628 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 9, Los Angeles, CA 90025

[westsidegal]

respectfully disagree about the food at Nook.
(despite the love Nook gets from many on this board)
i do agree that their prices are reasonable.

[whatsfordinner]

What a great question! Nanbankan or Musha are moderately priced.

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Musha
1725 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90501

[westsidegal]

i LOVE the food at Musha, but, imho it gets
<< too crowded and you don't feel comfortable having a leisurely meal>>

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Musha
424 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

[ns1]

Park's BBQ.

I have never, ever felt rushed while eating there.

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Park's BBQ
955 S. Vermont Ave, Suite G, Los Angeles, CA 90006

[westsidegal]

Lilly's French Cafe
1031 ABBOT KINNEY BLVD, VENICE CA 90291 - 310.314.0004

imho, the food is as good as that served at fraiche( admittedly, i'm not much of a fan of fraiche given their prices), but much less costly.
their food is good AND their portion sizes are generous.

meets all of your criteria AND offers a pretty environment too
they offer some very inexpensive, drinkable, house wines to boot.

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Lilly's French Cafe & Bar
1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

[bg90027]

Lilly's is a really good recommendation.

[wienermobile]

Manhattan Beach Post. Creative wonderful food. Small plates. Loved heir MOROCCAN BBQ LAMB BELLY, creamy semolina, cardamom carrots ,
http://eatmbpost.com/

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Manhattan Beach Post
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

[New Trial]

Fraiche, Lukshon, Tasting Kitchen, Upstairs 2 or Waterloo & City

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Fraiche
9411 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Upstairs 2
2311 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Fraiche Santa Monica
312 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Waterloo and City
12517 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90066

Lukshon
3239 Helms Ave, Culver City, CA 90034

Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291