For seaside romance, Studio restaurant at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach is steps from the waves. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Valentino in Santa Monica is known for its elegant dining and extensive wine list. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
A mural by Alexis Smith is part of the decor inside the Restaurant at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Chateau Marmont restaurant in West Hollywood. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
The pretty patio at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills. (William Aidasson / For the Times)
Chef Ken Namba in action behind the counter at Kiriko sushi in West Los Angeles. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Nooks with curtains in the semi-outdoor dining room at Firefly restaurant in Studio City. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Saam is at The SLS hotel in Los Angeles. (Bret Hartman / For The Times)
Yong Su San Korean restaurant. (Bob Carey / Los Angeles Times)
