Looking for a neighborhood kind of restaurant where corn tortillas and spicy salsas are made from scratch, where pasilla chiles are roasted fresh for tasty chile rellenos, and where homemade black beans are a testament to everything canned beans aren't? You'll find no lard anywhere in Baja Bud's light but traditional Mexican fare. Pollo and carne asada are both low fat. And only canola oil is used in cooking, thus everything's healthy, including the addictive tortilla chips. The place sparkles clean and displays bright and lovely old-style Mexican murals. Menu items range from $1.90 to $6.75. Breakfast (W. Hollywood), lunch and dinner seven days. Beer and wine; takeout; parking. No credit cards. ATM cards accepted.
Looking for a neighborhood kind of restaurant where corn tortillas and spicy salsas are made from scratch, where pasilla chiles are roasted fresh for tasty chile rellenos, and where homemade black beans are a testament to everything canned beans aren't? You'll find no lard anywhere in Baja Bud's light but traditional Mexican fare. Pollo and carne asada are both low fat. And only canola oil is used in cooking, thus everything's healthy, including the addictive tortilla chips. The place sparkles clean and displays bright and lovely old-style Mexican murals. Menu items range from $1.90 to $6.75. Breakfast (W. Hollywood), lunch and dinner seven days. Beer and wine; takeout; parking. No credit cards. ATM cards accepted.
The offshoots of Joachim Splichal's acclaimed Patina Restaurant on Melrose Avenue, Pinot restaurants truly impart the air of la belle France, delivering a signature twist on classic French bistro fare. Situated all over L.A., these premier restaurants provide memorable meals in hip, sophisticated settings, as well as special events including cigar and martini nights, and wine-tasting dinners. Check individual locations for days and hours. Full bar; beer and wine (Patinette); takeout; delivery (Patinette); catering. AE (Patina), DC, DIS, MC, V.
Food for the gods--fresh, sweet, tender, succulent, big Louisiana shrimp floating in a heavenly spicy sauce. You want it, Killer's got it, you deserve it. Around for eight years, Killer Shrimp is a popular hot spot and has become one of L.A.'s landmark dining experiences--tourists and natives all seem to know that this is the place to satisfy cravings for the real thing. Indoor and patio dining. Lunch and dinner seven days. Beer and wine; takeout; parking. MC, V.
Hearty portions and excellent service give the Daily Grill ä an ever-increasing following of lovers of freshly made American favorites. Blue Plate specials change daily ($10.95-$16.95). A popular Blue Plate, the wholesome meat loaf is topped with homemade gravy and comes with mashed potatoes and Daily's trademark steamed broccoli ($10.95). A selection of done-just-right steaks ($13.95-$17.95) will satisfy the discerning carnivore, while the broiled half chicken with garlic ($9.95), with shoestring potatoes and broccoli, satiates lighter appetites. Lunch and dinner seven days. Full bar; takeout; delivery; catering, parking; reservations suggested. AE, DC, MC, V.
Hearty portions and excellent service give the Daily Grill ä an ever-increasing following of lovers of freshly made American favorites. Blue Plate specials change daily ($10.95-$16.95). A popular Blue Plate, the wholesome meat loaf is topped with homemade gravy and comes with mashed potatoes and Daily's trademark steamed broccoli ($10.95). A selection of done-just-right steaks ($13.95-$17.95) will satisfy the discerning carnivore, while the broiled half chicken with garlic ($9.95), with shoestring potatoes and broccoli, satiates lighter appetites. Lunch and dinner seven days. Full bar; takeout; delivery; catering, parking; reservations suggested. AE, DC, MC, V.
Delmonico's Seafood Grille offers some of the finest seafood, steaks and pastas in town in an ambience reminiscent of a classic '20s San Francisco grill, complete with mahogany booths and leather banquettes. Specialties include Maine lobster, porcini gnocchi and veal chop Milanese. There's also an extensive wine list and fabulous desserts. Prices ranges from $8.95 to $17.95 (except lobster). Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner seven nights; brunch Sun. (Encino). Full bar; takeout; valet parking; reservations suggested. AE, MC, V.
Amid the hustle and bustle of the Sunset Strip lies a restaurant that will take you south of the border. Just how far South you might ask--well, how does Argentina sound? The flavorful gusto of traditional Argentine steak dishes (prices vary) and European classics like Dijon chicken ($8.95)--as well as inventive vegetable dishes and salads--please palates of all persuasions. All generously portioned dishes come with freshly prepared sides like fluffy mashed potatoes or fresh, seasoned zucchini. Lunch and dinner seven days. Beer and wine; takeout; delivery; catering; valet parking. AE, CB, DC, MC, V.
Amid the hustle and bustle of the Sunset Strip lies a restaurant that will take you south of the border. Just how far South you might ask--well, how does Argentina sound? The flavorful gusto of traditional Argentine steak dishes (prices vary) and European classics like Dijon chicken ($8.95)--as well as inventive vegetable dishes and salads--please palates of all persuasions. All generously portioned dishes come with freshly prepared sides like fluffy mashed potatoes or fresh, seasoned zucchini. Lunch and dinner seven days. Beer and wine; takeout; delivery; catering; valet parking. AE, CB, DC, MC, V.
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