5 to Try: Prix Fixe Menus

501 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

Every Monday, this Santa Monica French fave goes bistro, with a $24 three-course meal and $7 carafes of wine.

7360 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

The five-course feast features daily specials like sauteed scallops with baby Brussels sprouts, or grilled ostrich (Tue-Thu, $55).

8474 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

A bargain at $35, Suzanne Goin finds inspiration in farmers' markets and global cuisines for her four-course Sunday dinners.

401 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048 (map)

Chef David Myers is at his best when he prepares whimsical tasting menus with seasonal ingredients. The four-course offering is $55, and if you're lucky, he'll whip up dual menus for adventurous dining pairs.

1519 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (map)

Clubby Westsiders and low-key foodies mix at this chic Franco-Japanese eatery.