If you’re willing to head a few miles away from Malibu into Topanga Canyon, this bucolic, wooded city escape is one of the most romantic special-occasion spots in the city. Take in the serene, creekside scene under heat lamps and twinkling stars, then start with a glass from their organic-leaning wine list. As for the food, opt for the roasted-mushroom toast with sherry tarragon cream, and then, grass-fed filet mignon with truffled mashed potatoes or a dish of black-vinegar-braised short ribs with BBQ-spiced carrots. Nostalgic Angelenos will be happy to know that it’s still veg-, vegan- and gluten-free–friendly, and has been romancing diners for nearly half a century.
