We love restaurant week because for a few meals, we can pretend to be to be culinary masters or judges on Top Chef without breaking the bank and knowing what amuse bouche really means. DineLA kicked off January 20th and runs till January 31st all over Los Angeles, Santa Monica and neighboring hoods with well over 150 restaurants participating. So we took it upon ourselves to drool over prix-fixe menus and choose the best of the best, just for you. You can scope out the extensive list HERE.
Bar Pinxto
109 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
1 (31) 458 2012
Chef Joe Miller runs the Barcelona inspired Bar Pinxto, importing his jamon y quesos straight from Spain as well as having an exclusive wine list. Enjoy a bargain $25 dinner in the warm, Old-World atmosphere. Bar Pinxto’s special DineLA menu is offering three courses with your choice of cod croquettes, filet mignon skewers, and the chef’s choice of dessert. FULL MENU HERE.
Gaucho Grill
11754 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
1 (310) 447 7898
Anytime we have a chance to eat really good steak (on a budget) we take it! Gaucho Grill is an Argentinian steakhouse with Chef Alberto Gomez executing each dish to perfection. They just started a wine pairing night that the locals are loving, but for this week, enjoy their DineLA dinner menu for $25. There’s camarones al ajillo and your choice of empanadas. Sip on Gaucho’s signature sangria until your rack of lamb is served with porcentino stuffed with cheese and truffle oil on a vodka tomato sauce. Drool. FULL MENU HERE.
Red O by Rick Bayless
8155 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
1 (323) 655 5009
Award winning Chef Rick Bayless is perhaps best known for his PBS show Mexico – One Plate at a Time and being a Top Chef judge – so trust us when we say you’re in good hands. For DineLA he’s curated a menu that boasts albacore ceviche, red chile braised short rib enchiladas, and a decadent goat cheese cheesecake. Located on Melrose, Red O is the perfect setting for feeling fancy. FULL MENU HERE.
Rivera
1050 S. Flower St., #102
Los Angeles, CA 90015
1 (213) 749 1460
Rivera is best known for its extensive tequila and wine choices as well as its art-deco atmosphere. Priding itself on its innovative take on Latin cuisine, Rivera will be offering both lunch and dinner specials during DineLA. Lunch with have house-made tortillas with indian butter and glen de elote, described as corn custard with black quinoa and squash blossom sauce. For dinner, the banana leaf wrapped braised pork shoulder sounds too good to miss. Also, we love it when places offer cheese as desert! FULL MENU HERE.
Zengo
395 Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica, CA 90401
1(310) 899 1000
Acclaimed Chef-owner Richard Sandoval marries Latin and Asian cuisine at Zengo. Paired with the bright, contemporary setting, the DineLA menu has Thai chicken empanadas served with chile poblano, oaxaca cheese and mango curry sauce. Entrees sound just as delicious with ancho rubbed beef short ribs served with manchengo cheese potato puree, mushrooms, dragon sauce and huitalocoche. For dessert, I’d recommend you try the Avocado panna cotta and tell me all about it. FULL MENU HERE.