From stylish fine-dining restaurants to vegan restaurants and wine bars, these are LA’s best restaurants for group dining and private dining rooms.
Whether you’re planning a family gathering, an office party, or a reunion with friends, chances are you’ll need a restaurant option that’s perfect for hosting a large group this holiday season. While we can’t help you figure out a date that works for everyone in your party (good luck with that!), we can direct you to the best restaurants in Los Angeles that make it easy to gather everyone in one spot—with delicious eats and drinks rolled into the bargain. From venues with plenty of private dining options for group dinners or events to spacious eateries where getting a last-minute reservation isn’t an impossible task, here are 14 fun, festive spots from San Gabriel Valley to Santa Monica that are guaranteed to be a hit.
The Daycott
Pacific Palisades
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Husband-and-wife restaurateurs Marissa and Matt Hermer are behind this stylish all-day brasserie, named after London’s Draycott Avenue where they first met. Like the duo’s other ventures, including Issima and Olivetta, The Draycott has a distinctly European-Californian sensibility and looks as if it belongs on the cover of Architectural Digest—with a curved marble-top bar, banquettes upholstered in sumptuous fabrics, and a warm, vibrant palette that brings it all together. Two indoor spaces—the Monument Interior (32 people) and Village Interior (35 people) can be set up for large groups—but for al-fresco dining, there’s the stunning terrace (100 people) with a view of the Palisades Village Green. The menu is driven by local, seasonal ingredients to highlight California’s bounty, with a nod to the owners’ British roots.
How to book: Make a reservation or inquire about a large party or event.