Originally Posted by uclabruin82
AOC is part of the new tapas trend and is done very well (IMHO). Spago is a beverly hills institution that has good food and great deserts. If you want an interesting meal that you will not find on any zagat top 10 list go to el compadre. Good drinks, good food, and definately an LA experience. There is also always breakfast at the coffee shop in the beverly hills hotel or Nate N' Als
A.O.C.'s "sister" property, Lucques, is also worth consideration (owned by the same people, Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne). Mediterranean-influenced cuisine emphasizing the freshest ingredients. Located on Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood.
http://lucques.com/