Thread: Official: Best Socal Restaraunts

Urasawa - best sushi

Secret beef place - best beef

Providence - best (cooked) seafod

Mozza - best pizza

Il Grano - best pasta / italian


- chuck

Originally Posted by ZAMIRZ

I'm gonna edit my original post to say that I'm only referring to the hookah at the places under "Hookah", but the food at The Spot is pretty good. Although, they do tend to let their meat sit in tenderizer a bit too long.

Gitanas and Cafe O food is crap for sure. Their hookahs aren't great either, but their situated in a great area and you can have dinner closeby and drop in for hookah and a tea. Or during the day you can shop and then drop in afterward for hookah and tea.

Hookah Lounge is the only place I feel comfortable going in Glendale for hookah. Everywhere else I get stared down by local Armos who don't recognize me, which is uncomfortable. Most of my friends who live in Glendale also seem to feel the same way. But I'd really like to find a better place to go / take girls in that area.

I haven't tried Kaffe Rouge, but heard the crowd is really hit or miss, although the hookah and food is on the good side. Some of my girl friends said it's pretty good on weeknights, but Friday/Saturday there are lots of greaseballs and sleezy guys.

Oceans used to be a lot better when it first opened. The owner used to work for Zahla restaurant in N. Hollywood then he opened up Oceans. But, last time couple times I went, I felt like the crowd had definitely declined and our service was lacking. The hookah is usually pretty good though.

Still, The Spot is THE BEST all-around hookah place in L.A. by far IMHO. The food is good, the hookah is excellent, the crowd is excellent, plenty of parking, fantastic service and management and very little drama. I'm there twice a week on average.

Very true on the cafe-o being a nice stop by spot.

I heard of another hookah/restaraunt in glendale but i forgot the name, i think its on brand, but im not sure.. I heard its really fancy, so im sure itll be a nice place to take a girl

Kaffe Rouge has a real nice VIP spot on 3rd level, has beds and its very nice place to chill

Ya before it became Zahle it was called Aquraium , i think oceans hookah and food is goood. i enjoy it

In our area we love...
Seafood...
Rusty Pelican
Great Sunday Brunch
Rusty Pelican

Harborside Restarant and Newport Landing
Great for the Flotillas
Harborside Restaurant and Grand Ballroom in the Balboa Pavilion, Newport Beach, CA

The Galley
*Secret* Cash Only Breakfast for the locals...

Sushi & Sake...
Kingyo Sushi
21135 Newport Coast Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92657

Eastern Mediterranean...
Zov's
21123 Newport Coast Dr.
Newport Coast, CA 92657
Zov's Restaurant in Newport

Mexican...
Taco Rosa
Great Sunday Brunch
2632 San Miguel Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660

French...
A friend of mine has Gemmell's in Dana Point...
34471 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, California 92629
(949) 234-0063

Italian...
Villa Nova
3131 W Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 642-7880
Villa Nova Restaurant -- Fine Italian Dining In Newport Beach Ca.

Steak & Martini's...
the Bungalow
2441 East Coast Highway
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
The Bungalow Restaurant :: HOME ::

...and Almost any place on Balboa!

Originally Posted by carendt242

Urasawa - best sushi

Secret beef place - best beef

Providence - best (cooked) seafod

Mozza - best pizza

Il Grano - best pasta / italian


- chuck

SECRET BEEF PLACE!!!! I want in!!!!

San Francisco/Nor Cal:
1. French Laundry $$$$
2.Gary Dankos $$$
3. Village Pub (woodside) $$$
4. Kingfish (best Tuna Tartare)(San Mateo) $$
5. Pancho Villa Taqueria (Best Mexican Food) (San Mateo) $

LA/SoCal:
1. Koi- I love the aisian fusion, but not cheap...$$$
2. Spago- Best Seafood and a really chic place...$$$
3. The Palm- Best Steak $$$$
4. Republic Restaurant- my favorite in LA awesome food but just so chill to hang and meet some very attractive girls $$$

Originally Posted by misterkye

SECRET BEEF PLACE!!!! I want in!!!!

Me too!!

Oh yes and The Spot is and always will be one of the best places to hang out and eat at.

Also I like Aroma Cafe on Sunset. No hookah but good mix of middle eastern food.

For Brunch: Clafoutis on Sunset!

bbumppp

I like Katsuya, Cut, Mr Chows, Crustacean, Javiers (oc) , Bazaar

Originally Posted by LAMBORYDER

Javiers (oc)

Javiers is legit!

Il Fornaio is decent italian food for a reasonable price. Lakeshore Towers in Irvine, and old town Pasadena.

La Tolteca in Azusa.

Roady's Cafe in old town San Dimas, kick ass old school diner type joint, best $5 breakfast anywhere.