One of LA celebrity chef Joachim Splichal’s restaurants, Café Pinot delivers romance amid the downtown business setting largely void of quality eateries. His California fare has a country French accent that draws desk jockeys in at lunch and destination diners—especially theatergoers and special-occasion celebrants—in for dinner. But for all its worldliness, Café Pinot is a relaxing spot. Wall-to-wall windows surround the dining area, and guests can glimpse dramatically lit skyscrapers by night from a perch on the pleasant garden patio.

Cafe Pinot Information:

• California menu. Lunch, dinner. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted.