Tam O’ Shanter. Not on the Westside, but worth the trip to Los Feliz Probably booked for reservations, but we love the pub. You can get a full prime rib meal or go to the hand-carved sandwich bar. You can even order Christmas Goose. Beautifully decorated. The Carolers are amazing. $50/per no problema.
I take my 93 yo aunt for lunch every Saturday on the westside, our go-to places: Tavern, Porto Via, Forma, Palmeri (always a big success), R+D (but no reservations, and 90+ cannot stand around), Neiman Marcus restaurant, Ingo’s, Orto, ROQ.
Palmeri is your easiest - parking back, reservation, easy in and out, and wonderful food. Tavern would be my next rec.
I feel your pain. How about El Coyote? It’s so very festive, and the food is non-threatening to mid-Westerners. Order some tamales to share an “authentic L.A. Christmas tradition”.
Just threw a few ideas into the bowl, not knowing either way about the holiday hours. Was concerned about the guests’ parameters. And of course, it’s nice to see you posting again!
I need a Saturday lunch, and I’m pretty sure they are only open for lunch M-F. I’m up in LA at least a couple of times a month but usually only on Saturdays and I wanted to take mom there a while back.
Bottlefish on San Vicente is lovely spot for lunch. It is bright, not loud, good menu, good food and service plus easy validated parking. www.bottlefish.com