6 Restaurants aroundLA to Get Cute and Eat "Out"
Literally, “out”.. outside.
“I feel like getting cute.” You’ve felt that sentiment, haven’t you?
During the ongoing public health crisis, with Los Angeles still being partially closed, reasons to get cute are few and far between. There aren’t any major events happening anytime soon, and who knows how long it’ll be before bars and nightclubs are allowed to reopen their doors in L.A. County?! People host small gatherings, but we talked about what to wear to private mansion parties, and bandage dresses are not it.
So, what is a girl to do?!
When can I wear my body-hugging regalia? What’s an occasion to curl my hair to voluminous perfection and do a full-face beat? Where’s the best place to go strut in my Louboutin stilettos and pretend they don’t hurt my feet?
Eat!
Or, nibble.. to keep your tummy tucked in that little get-up, and bring the rest of your food home. Restaurants have had to make all sorts of structural changes in order to welcome back guests. From implementing new procedures, to adding actual physical structures, eateries have transformed their spaces to help everyone feel safe while on the premises. Change isn’t easy, but some fine dining establishments have made it look seamless, as they’ve brought the extravagance of their indoors, outdoors. Here are six high-end restaurants in Los Angeles that I’ve visited recently.
Yamashiro
1999 N Sycamore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068
beautifully placed and adorned tables now line what was once a valet area
photo: Yamashiro website
Mr. Chow
344 N Camden Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The rolling greenery seen behind me was actually on its way inside because our group had stayed past closing. During restaurant hours, the establishment turns the sidewalk into an immaculate dining space, with the faux leaves as dividers, white tablecloths, fire towers, and all.
Crustacean
468 N Bedford Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
upscale table adornment on new outdoor seating
photo: Crustacean website
Katana
8439 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Notice the plexiglass and wooden dividers; that’s an example of physical structures high-end restaurants have implemented. (My hair was entirely too frizzy, so enjoy this photo I took of one of my girlfriends from Louisiana while she was in L.A. visiting.)
Boa Steakhouse
9200 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
BOA Steakhouse has really leaned into it’s preexisting open-air dining space, and added plexiglass dividers between tables.
Catch LA
8715 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Catch is a given, as it’s always been an open-air rooftop restaurant. Changes they’ve made include very limited reservations, no congregating in the picturesque walkway leading from the elevator to the dining area, and no bar for patrons.
Go get cute!
If it tickles your fancy, you can get all dolled up to go check your mail, or be the only one at your friend’s kickback with heels on. But if you rather pull out your finest garb for somewhere it’ll be more appreciated, carve out some room in your schedule (and more importantly, your wallet), and make a reservation at one of these fine dining establishments in Los Angeles that are delivering the luxury experience outdoors.
