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Californian•Studio City•moderate
Tuning Fork LA
Tuning Fork LA is the kind of californian room in Studio City you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
dinnerdate night
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9.0
Based on 282 reviews
Californian · Date Night
Best Californian for Date Night in Los Angeles
Californian restaurants in Los Angeles that work well for date night — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.
11 restaurantsUpdated July 2026
Top Californian picks for date night
Fast answers for diners comparing californian restaurants for date night in Los Angeles.
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Google
Californian•Los Angeles•$$$$
The Ivy
The Ivy suits a night out when you want californian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date night
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8.4
Based on 2370 reviews
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Californian•Santa Monica•moderate
Tar & Roses
Tar & Roses is the kind of californian room in Santa Monica you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Santa Monica dinnerdate nightcoastal
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4.7
Based on 1093 reviews
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Google
Californian•Mid-Wilshire•moderate
La Boheme
La Boheme is a californian pick in Mid-Wilshire in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Mid-Wilshire dinnerdate nightdinner
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4.6
Based on 1804 reviews
5
Californian•Hollywood•moderate
The Rooftop at The Sun Rose
The Rooftop at The Sun Rose is a californian pick in Hollywood in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Hollywood dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 342 reviews
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Californian•Silver Lake•value
Botanica Restaurant and Market
Botanica Restaurant and Market is a californian pick in Silver Lake in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Silver Lake dinnerdate nightcasual night
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4.5
Based on 536 reviews
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Google
Californian•Studio City•moderate
The Front Yard
The Front Yard operates out of The Garland Hotel in Studio City, and what separates it from the category of hotel restaurants you feel obligated to mention is the outdoor space itself — a properly landscaped garden patio that functions a…
Studio City dinnerdate nightdinner
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4.4
Based on 2536 reviews
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Californian•Santa Monica•moderate
The Penthouse
The Penthouse suits a night out in Santa Monica when you want californian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Santa Monica dinnerdate nightbrunch
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4.4
Based on 997 reviews
9
Google
Californian•West Hollywood•moderate
Employees Only Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
Employees Only Cocktail Bar and Restaurant suits a night out in West Hollywood when you want californian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.4
Based on 637 reviews
10
Californian•Santa Monica•moderate
The Surfing Fox
The Surfing Fox suits a night out in Santa Monica when you want californian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Santa Monica dinnerdate nightbrunch
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4.4
Based on 452 reviews
11
Google
Californian•Brentwood•splurge
West Restaurant & Lounge
West Restaurant & Lounge suits a night out in Brentwood when you want californian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Brentwood dinnerdate nightbusiness dinner
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4.3
Based on 376 reviews
Common questions
What are the best Californian restaurants for date night in Los Angeles?
Top Californian restaurants for date night in Los Angeles include Tuning Fork LA, The Ivy, Tar & Roses. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Is Californian good for date night in Los Angeles?
Yes — Los Angeles has 11 Californian restaurants rated highly for date night. Tuning Fork LA is among the top picks with a 9.0 Google rating.
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