How to Dine like a Celebrity in Los Angeles

Ever wonder what it's like to dine like a celebrity? If you are visiting Los Angeles or if you're a local, check out these restaurants. Celebrities frequent them often, and while you're dining like a star, you may even spot one.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cash
• Credit cards

1. Head to The Ivy. If there was a list for places to spot celebrities in Los Angeles, The Ivy would be number one. Diners gather outside of its white picket fence with sunglasses shading them from the flash of paparazzi cameras. Crab cakes are a favorite dish here.

2. Dine at Mr. Chow. This Asian-fusion restaurant in Beverly Hills is popular among celebrities and a favorite among paparazzi. As guests glimpse at their favorite actor, they order up chow mein and teriyaki chicken.

3. Make reservations at Koi. This sushi hot spot packs in A-listers. Surrounded by the flicker of candlelight, guests dine on tempura rolls and sip on sake.

4. Meet up at Parc. This tapas bar is also popular among celebs. A giant tree sits inside of the restaurant, with glowing chandelier-like bulbs hanging from its branches. At night, tables are pushed back and it transforms into a lounge. A DJ spins hits from a raised corner.

Tips & Warnings

• When you're heading to a celeb hot spot restaurant, make sure you make reservations early--at least two or three days in advance.