LA with teenage daughter

Going to LA for four days with my 16 year old daughter. Staying in the west hollywood area, we do have a car and parking. Need recommendations for good, fun, restaurants! Nothing too touristy, but no little out of the way ethnic places. Thanks in advance, everyone!!

well if i were going to la area , one stop would be pink's hotdog stand
709 la brea ave
la,ca.

i mostly eat ethnic while i'm in LA but Pink's was ok (line too long, food was just ok).

There's In n Out of course, and if your teen is in to yogurt, pinkberry or yogurtland are good.

Love in and out burger, but what about for dinners????? Something more upscale !

How about a visit to the place where the French Dip was invented, Philippe's.

Philippe's
1001 N Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781

I'll add -
The Original Pantry Cafe
www.pantrycafe.com
877 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles
(213) 972-9279‎

Good suggestions, they look yummy. Now what about for dinners? willing to go someplace trendy but not over the top in price. Stuff from $15 a person to $25 a person??
Thanks

Do you like garlic? http://www.thestinkingrose.com/

Dave148 wrote:Do you like garlic? http://www.thestinkingrose.com/

You know, I really like garlic but my meal at the Stinking Rose in SF several years ago was fairly bad. I wouldn't recommend it.

take a look at these threads:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/639993

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/603125

Angeli Caffe
Owned by Evan Kleiman, host of Good Food.
7274 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046-7667
(323) 936-9086
http://www.angelicaffe.com

Pizzeria Mozza
The Nancy Silverton/Mario Batali pizza place. Reservations are probably required.
641 N Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 297-0101
http://www.mozza-la.com/

Simon L.A. in the Sofitel LA
Run by Kerry Simon, the Rock n Roll chef.
8555 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 358-3979
http://www.simonlarestaurant.com

Typhoon Restaurant
Asian Fusion restaurant at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport. You can watch planes take-off and land which is neat. They also have four insect dishes on the menu. The crickets are OK, but the rest I would avoid.
3221 Donald Douglas Loop South • 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
(310) 390-6565
http://www.typhoon.biz/

The Lobster
Right at the beginning of the Santa Monica Pier - great view of the ocean!
1602 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401-3212
(310) 458-9294‎
http://thelobster.com

And there's always the Original Farmer's Market on Third & Fairfax.

"west hollywood area . . . good, fun, restaurants! Nothing too touristy, but no little out of the way ethnic places . . ."

That rules out most of what's interesing in LA. Not all, though. Lucques is good with a low-key glamour.

8474 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 655-6277

I second Pinkberry for fro yo. I have yet to meet a single female (why females? I don't know) who doesn't love Pinkberry. I eat it every time I am in SoCal, which means about 2-3 times/month. Check their website, there are tons of locations.

I wish I had some right now.

Los Balcones Del Peru is excellent. Depending on your definition, it might qualify as "ethnic"
but it's not out of the way.

1360 Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 871-9600

If you're a fan of burgers, there are dozens of excellent burger places in L.A. My experience is limited, but I can recommend The Apple Pan for excellent classic burgers and even better pie. Counter seating only and waits are common, but it turns over pretty quickly.

10801 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 475-3585

Also not (too far) out of the way, but probably "ethnic," is Sanamluang Cafe on Hollywood Blvd. Erik M.'s description can be found at

http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?p=35344

Sanamluang Cafe
5176 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-8006

Best,
-jim

[EDITED to remove reference to West Hollywood -- looking at a map, perhaps that's not really West Hollywood, but rather "Thai Town." Cut me some slack -- been awhile since i've been to that Sanamluang location. (Pomona is my sentimental favorite)]

If the OP is weilling to get out of West Hollywood/Beverly Hills/Santa Monica, there's a wealth of info here about Thai Town, Little Armenia, Valley Chinese, Langer's, etc., etc. I get the impression that's not what's being sought after.

I am so pleased with all these recommendations. I did look on chowhound and got a few more ideas. The only other question I have is where should we go for Sushi?? Her idea of course are rolls........my idea is more sophisticated. I know there are soooooooooooo many places. Something that was so memorable, your mouth is still watering....?

gottaeat wrote:The only other question I have is where should we go for Sushi?? Her idea of course are rolls........my idea is more sophisticated. I know there are soooooooooooo many places. Something that was so memorable, your mouth is still watering....?

One word...Urasawa.

Urasawa
218 N. Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310.247.8939

Looks unbelievable, but too pricey!!!

gottaeat wrote:Looks unbelievable, but too pricey!!!

You didn't mention price. You asked for "so memorable, your mouth is still watering...?"