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“A landmark. Still a classic…” “…still magical.” “Lovely and romantic but a nice place to go with friends too.” “A magical place that makes LA special…. The food is splendid…” “Dining in the garden is a joy.” “If you go, and go you should, insist on the back piece of heaven they call the patio. Perfect steak frites. Truffle season is to die for.” “Lovely restaurant with great food from appetizers to entrees to desserts. Beautiful inside as well as out in the garden.” “Come here and experience magic.”
“Still one of the most beautiful, romantic restaurants in LA…a real gem!” “…service is professional and friendly, the ambiance is wonderful.” “…great place for a romantic delicious dinner surrounded by beautiful original art!” “Michael’s always delights.” “A wonderful and memorable dining experience.” “Michael’s is always amazing.”
“The food is a 10, the wine list is an 11 and the company will be a 12.” “…in the elegant patio, you will feel like a queen or king!” “…really solidly good food.” “The food, the service, and the atmosphere never disappoint. It’s fine American dining at its best, packaged wonderfully in a style of casual elegance and without any hint of pretentiousness.” “Go here and enjoy this delightful slice of culinary heaven!”
“The tasting menu I tried had seven courses, and by the end of the meal, each course was already a blur—that’s how incredibly heavenly the meal tasted…it’s like having a party in your mouth. I can’t say enough about this place.” “…the oysters are amazing and Michael is charming.” “Great service, friendly knowledgeable servers, and a sommelier who actually knows his wines…”
“…a great place for a romantic dinner…” “The kitchen still showcases the fresh, local ingredients that are hallmarks of California cuisine.” “Absolute gem, with a tree-filled patio and impeccable service.”
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“Consistently inventive California cuisine in a contemporary art-filled dining room…lushly landscaped patio…a culinary landmark and local treasure…a well-earned reputation for quality market-fresh ingredients and creativity on the plate.”

“A landmark.” “Hard to match for a special occasion.” “Lovely and romantic.” “A magical place that makes LA special.” “Just one of the best, period.”