It’s been an epic summer in Los Angeles with the World Cup and other events, so it’ll be nice to end it with some delicious food specials. Luckily Dine LA’s summer version is back from Aug. 14 through Aug. 28.
The annual event will feature prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at restaurants across the county with prices ranging from $15 to $65 and a little more for fancier spots. There are more than 400 restaurants participating and serving several types of cuisines. It’s a lot to choose from so here are five places serving five different types of food to get you started.
Seafood
Luke’s Lobster
Where: 200 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
Information: 424-298-2080 or lukeslobster.com
This Maine-inspired shack was founded by a third-generation lobsterman, so yeah, it’s legit. And for Dine LA, the Santa Monica spot will be serving a mini lobster roll for $25 with bisque and slaw. Dinner will be a large lobster roll for $35 with chowder, slaw, and chips.
Hawaiian
Tiki Kai
Where: 73 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach
Information: 310-374-3822 or tikikai.com
It’s time to take off to an island paradise this summer without having to fly over the ocean. Just head to the ocean in Hermosa Beach and check out this Tiki spot for Dine LA for specials that include a $35 lunch menu and a $45 dinner menu with choices like sticky ribs, Hawaiian fried rice, and Oahu burgers.
Mexican
Ka’teen
Where: 6516 Selma Ave., Los Angeles
Information: 323-410-6360 or kateenla.com
This spot bills itself as a fresh take on the ancient cuisine of the Yucatan Peninsula and diners will be able to taste those flavors with a four-course, $65 prix fixe menu. It will include things like bone marrow mole, Skirt Steak Ranchera, and dulce de leche panna cotta.
BBQ
Bludso’s BBQ
Where: 609 N La Brea Ave., Los Angeles
Information: 323-931-2583 or bludsosbbq.com
Bludso’s is now pretty much a world famous barbecue spot and if you haven’t been there yet for some weird reason now is the time. Dine LA deals include $25 lunch and $45 dinner specials with options like burnt ends pastrami sandwiches and delicious cuts of meats such as brisket, pulled pork and pork rib tips.
Sushi
Katana
Where: 8439 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
Information: 323-650-8585 or katanarobata.com/location/katana
End the summer with a multi-course dinner menu for $75 per person featuring signature sushi, robata, and appetizers. Sushi choices include Negima, Tanuki, and Ebi Bacon plus tuna, salmon, and albacore rolls.
For more information go to discoverlosangeles.com