Fancy-Pantsy in DTLA for 30 ppl?

[cjla]

I'm gathering names of places for an upscale private dinner in DTLA.

I have on my list
Patina, Drago

I have eliminated from my list
WP24 and Water Grill (neither restaurant was accepting private dinners on my date)

My requirements:
Fancy-Pantsy
DTLA
Privacy is preferred, but if there could be a designated part of a larger dining room, we'd comproise.

Any ideas?

[FranklinJefferson]

The Sangre room inside Rivera.
Or perhaps its called the Roja room... Either way - it's RED!

[ipsedixit]

It's the El Feugo room.

[FranklinJefferson]

See, you made me look at the website. It IS the Sangre room... though after enough tequila, it may feel as if you are, indeed, En Fuego!

[Thor123]

Love Rivera. Definatly the most cool of your choices.

[Johnny L]

It's called The Sangre room. And yes Rivera does parties with set courses and will work with your budget (from $30 and upwards)

[cjla]

Thanks all! I will report back.

[J.L.]

Noe at the Omni Hotel.

[cls]

not quite in the same league as Drago or Patina IMO.
It's just a bit off.

[J.L.]

The last tasting menu I had at Noe was pretty kickbutt.

Drago's food, while good, always felt a bit "corporate" in its presentation (for lack of a better term).

[Ernie]

The Jonathan Club. Very private and elegant

[Thor123]

Dont you need to be a member?

[J.L.]

Jonathan Club, City Club on Bunker Hill, and the California Club all require you to at least know a member before reserving. Of those, I like the food at California Club the best.

[ipsedixit]

In fact, the California Club makes one of the best burgers around. See http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/752633

As they say, the Jonathan Club are for people who run Los Angeles; the California Club are for people who own Los Angeles.

[ipsedixit]

I think either Patina or Drago are fine choice, esp. Patina.

MIght want to see if Cicada well let you rent out the entire room.

[granadafan]

I second the Cicada club. The art deco interior makes for an incredible environment.