LATripping

Thanks for the suggestion Chris. It sounds like a perfect addition to our trip. We will be in town for a week and good food at resonable prices combined with an ocean view sounds perfect. That's exactly why I posted here in the first place- the top rated restaurants often fail to live up to the hype.

I am flying my boyfriend to LA on a surprise trip for his 50th birthday. We are both lovers of fine food and I want this to be a special meal to celebrate the big 5-0. The food should be the focus and the atmosphere should be comfortable without being overly formal or stuffy. As long as the food is worth it, I don't mind paying the price. We are staying in the Beverly Hills/ West Hollywood area, but I'm willing to endure the freeway traffic for the right place. Some of the reviews I've read that appeal to me: Bastide, The Bel Air Hotel, Campanille, Patina, or The Saddle Park Lodge. Am I on track or do you have a hidden jewel to recommend?