We had a Flyertalk dinner at the Smokehouse which is close to Universal City. It's a MP Dining restaurant and you occasionally see celebrities eating there since it's across the street from a movie studio. It also has excellent steak and chops.

A great place in Hollywood is Jones which may have the best spaghetti on the west coast. Decent prices too even though it's a bit trendy now.

A very unique restaurant in Beverly Hills is The Stinking Rose. If you like garlic, you have to try this place.

Email me if you need more. I have a long list.