American Restaurants

Up the stairs of the Via Rodeo, on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive is 208 Rodeo. A quaint and casual fine dining experience, 208 Rodeo has elegant outdoor patio dining that is perfect for people watching or just relaxing with old friends. The restaurant serves modern American cuisine made up of eclectic influences from around the world. Chef Alejandro Arrieta focuses on technique and ingredients when dishing up his signature cuisine. With a varied selection from the breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert menu, 208 Rodeo gives those looking to take a respite from the hustle of Rodeo …

Square One Dining offers Hollywood on of Los Angeles’ premium dining experiences. Offering breakfast and lunch, Square One Dinning makes a point to use the freshest ingredients from organic local farms as much as possible. With hormone free meat products, Square one ensures a natural and delicious way to dine. The fruit salad at Square One Dining, referred to by some as “a farmers market in a cup”, contains a cheerful melody of seasonal fruit. If a fresh and healthy breakfast or lunch is in the cards, come and enjoy fluffy buttermilk pancakes with vanilla whipped cream, a hardy omelet …

On the 24th floor of the Ritz Carlton in Downtown Los Angeles is WP24 by Wolfgang Puck. The location offers patrons breath-taking panoramic views of downtown, just a stone’s throw from LA Live and the Staples center. The lounge at WP24 is a fine place to grab a bite to eat and a quick drink before a game, concert, or show. This Chinese-Fusion Bistro offers diners two Prix Fixe choices, a three-course and four-course meal, should they choose to dine in the main restaurant. Popular entrees include the Peking Duck, “Angry” Two-Pound Live Maine Lobster, and Whole Sea Bass Baked …

Specializing in using the freshest fare, The Lazy Ox Canteen prides itself on the creative presentation of dishes. Owner Michael Hide Cardenas delivers a menu of both exciting and exceptional ingredients that that may seem unlikely, but blend to form fine flavors. Basing much of their dishes off the idea of hospitality and culture, The Lazy Ox Canteen is a dinning destination for first timers and foodies alike. Get the meal started with the popular Pig Ear Chicharron. For the main course, try one of the best burgers in Los Angeles, the 7 oz Lazy Ox Burger. Sample the Lazy …

The Village Idiot is a one-stop shop with over thirty types of wine ranging in international flavor as well as beers like Guinness on draft and local craft brews. The menu ranges from breakfast, which is served all day, a "day" menu, as well as a dinner menu. A mixture of continental European pub food and American style cuisine, this gastro pub in West Hollywood proves to be both exciting and delicious. The brick walls, plastered with photos from the 1930s and furniture lends this pub an air of casualness. Come socialize, watch a game with friends, relax and enjoy …

Glamorous and chic, Villa Blanca in Beverly Hills is as stylish and elegant as it is delicious. Both dinner and lunch menus offer savory Mediterranean seafood and pasta options for the delight of diners. Frequented by various celebrities, Villa Blanca restaurant is a great place to people watch, or meet with friends for a tasty luncheon date. The wide selection of wines from Italy, France, Argentina, and California make it even more enticing, not to mention the vast cocktail menu. Come enjoy the restaurants sultry ambiance, of the upscale shabby chic Villa Blanca.

The Reef Restaurant in Long Beach sits gently over the water of Queens Bay. With a gorgeous view of the Queen Mary and gentle water lapping beneath it, The Reef offers lunch and dinner during the week, a fine happy hour menu, and the ever-popular Sunday Brunch. The bar serves up customer favorites such as the Rock Coconut and Wild Berry Mojito for those looking to relax. The patio offers a romantic setting perfect for that special occasion with a view of the sun setting over the water complimented by large windows and waterfalls as you enter the restaurant.

Just seconds away from the beautiful Salt Creek Beach is the Salt Creek Grille. Slightly rural looking with beautiful trees and foliage adorning the front, Salt Creek Grille offers a variety of seafood, steak, and delicious American cuisine.The restaurant offers foods from their steamy Lobster Bisque to their savory Cheddar Cheese and Hickory Burger. Come and enjoy the upscale, yet comfortably casual dinning experience with complimentary valet and premium dishes.

The Lemon Leaf Café in historic downtown Lancaster offers a fusion of Greek, Italian, and American cuisine. Regarded as a local hidden gem, this quaint restaurant is bright and airy with a European café aesthetic. Menu selections include salads, pastas, pizzas, wraps, and baguettes. In addition to a full coffee bar, the café also offers a wide variety of international beers and wines. Two noteworthy dishes include the Portabello Mushroom Triangoli with sautéed arugula and applewood smoked bacon in a gorgonzola cheese sauce, and the Gamberetti Rucola Pizza with grilled shrimp, arugula, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and feta cheese. …

Huckleberry Café in Santa Monica has a fresh approach to cafeteria style dining. Homemade artisan breads, pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, and deck oven flatbread pizza are just a quick sample of the items on offer. All produce is sourced from a local farmer’s market, and all meat and dairy is free range, as well as hormone and antibiotic free. The menu changes frequently due to the seasonal nature of the produce used and whims of the baker, so expect something new with each visit. The Thursday night family dinner is different week to week and allows guests a …

Located among the quaint Long Beach neighborhood of Belmont Heights is a charming neighborhood diner known for their friendly service and fresh meals. Starling Diner can be found on East 3rd Ave between North Roswell and Belmont Avenue. Guests will feel at ease in the brightly lit dining room, where the décor will make customers feel as if they have taken a seat at their grandmother’s kitchen table. Starling Diner strives to be the idyllic community diner where families and friends can gather over a handmade meal and enjoy the good life. A breakfast of the signature Broiled San Francisco …

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and Grill serves Palm Desert locals and vacationers an expansive selection of ambrosial American cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the El Paseo Shopping District location offers a collection of soups, salads, tapas, tacos, burgers, wraps, and an assortment of specialty pizzas. Using only the freshest ingredients, the diverse menu includes plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options for guests to enjoy. A Southern Californian favorite since 1989, this family-friendly restaurant puts an innovative spin on the traditional pizza pie. Aside from tasty classics like Margherita and Royal Hawaiian, Sammy’s presents artistic toppings from Burrata and …

Sammy’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Grill’s newest location in the heart of Studio City offers the perfect blend of ambiance and fine dining for the restaurant connoisseur. Enjoy the sunny patio overlooking Ventura Boulevard while savoring organic Arugula & pear pizza or peruse the full bar for some of Southern California’s finest craft beers. Open for lunch and dinner, Sammy’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Grill offers several unique menu items, including Oak roasted chicken breast, mini duck tacos, and a variety of artisan pizzas with gourmet ingredients like Brie cheese and truffle oil, Thai chicken, or garlic shrimp. Satisfy your sweet tooth …

Inside Plaza El Segundo, just two miles north-east of the Manhattan Beach Pier, Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill provides an ideal destination for beach goers and shopaholics alike. The restaurant is open all day long, with Happy Hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. so anytime is the right time to stop in for some delicious California-inspired cuisine. Known for fresh-made pizza baked in an authentic woodifred oven, Sammy’s also offers a broad selection of alternatives from creative small plates known as tapas to gourmet salads, chicken, salmon, steak and pasta. The simple yet diverse menu makes finding the perfect …

tap & kitchen, inspired by the taverns, gastropubs, brasseries, and bistros from around the world. Claud and Co.welcomes you to the newest Pasadena destination to gather and enjoy "pints & bites".

Located in Cherry Valley, Highland Springs Ranch & Inn has been a Southern California destination for over one hundred years. The Grand Oak sits on 2400 scenic acres at Highland Springs Ranch & Inn, Riverside County’s first historical landmark. Surrounded by 20 acres of organic lavender, evenings in the summertime offer magnificent sunsets over fields of purple lavender. The property was originally established in 1884 and had served for a time as a stagecoach stop along the Bradshaw Trail. Through the 1930s and 1940s, it was a popular vacation spot, particularly for Hollywood actors and actresses.