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Date night spots in LA

Every place Babu tags #date, from moody speakeasies to patio dinners. 26 places.

  1. Death & CoArts DistrictMy fave cocktail place in LA. Moody speakeasy, great music, strong drinks. Food is great too!★ Top 5Must do$25 InKind#date
  2. ManuelaArts DistrictMust get: BiscuitsMust do#date
  3. BestiaArts DistrictMust get: Bone marrow pasta. Ask about the bone marrow luge!Must do#date
  4. BavelArts DistrictMust get: Lamb ShankMust do#date
  5. The Nice GuyWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaMust get: El Chapo (tequila or mezcal drink)Must do#date
  6. Roger RoomWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaMust get: Anything with absintheMust do#date
  7. Wally'sSeveral LA locationsGreat wine bar, love the decorMust do#date
  8. MirateLos FelizNorth America’s 50 Best Bars winner, food is really good tooMust do#date
  9. Bar BenjaminWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaCocktails in a speakeasy / dimly lit vibeMust do#date
  10. Laurel HardwareWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaSit outdoorsMust do#happyhour#date
  11. BacariSeveral LA locationsTapas style food, great drinks + cool indoor + outdoor options#date
  12. JaviersSeveral LA locationsPricey Mexican, but fun vibes and nice decor inside#date
  13. KazunoriSeveral LA locationsAmazing Hand Rolls#date
  14. The Maybourne CaféBeverly HillsNice outdoor park-view seating#date
  15. CoucouWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaFrench restaurant#date#happyhour
  16. SushiSambaWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaRooftop with Japanese, Brazilian & Peruvian dishes#date
  17. CrossroadsWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaVegan, but really good! The “calamari” was really good#vegan#date
  18. CraigsWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaCeleb hot spot, solid food but better vibe and friendly patrons/staff#date
  19. MeteoraWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaMichelin, beautiful nature-y vibe even though it’s indoors.#date
  20. Met Him at a BarWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaGreat Italian#date
  21. DarlingWeHo/Fairfax/La BreaElevated Southern Food by Sean Brock#date
  22. FelixVenice / Mar VistaAnother Italian from Evan Funke#date
  23. MarketVenice / Mar VistaNeighborhood restaurant in Venice suited to date night.#date
  24. Beethoven's MarketVenice / Mar VistaA 1949 Mar Vista grocery reborn in 2025 as a Cal-Italian neighborhood restaurant and bar, keeping the old market's name.#date
  25. RedbirdCore DTLAGreat food, beautiful setup.#date
  26. CastawayBurbankOn a hill, beautiful at sunset overlooking Burbank/LA#date

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What are the date night spots in LA, according to Babu?

Every place Babu tags #date, from moody speakeasies to patio dinners. Babu's list: Death & Co, Manuela, Bestia, Bavel, The Nice Guy, Roger Room, Wally's, Mirate.

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