"Verdict: One of the OG tasting menu restaurants in town and a place that put LA fine dining on the map. Almost two decades since it open, this fancy seafood spot remains the epitome of high-class, high-quality dining. Reservations can be made up to two months in advance, so we recommend booking a table online, then following up over the phone if you'd like to move it sooner. Day-of reservations are also occasionally available at the bar." - brant cox, sylvio martins