Chef Josiah Citrin's carte blanche comprises 16 incredible bites and costs about $210. Often included are uni-topped oysters, egg caviar, dover sole, venison and at least three desserts. Wine pairings are available for an additional charge.

Michael Cimarusti's artistry with fish is legendary, so the 17-course chef's menu is the way to go, presuming time and money are no object. The menu ranges in price, but falls around $195 per person.

Chef Joachim Splichal cooks food that rivals some of Disney Hall's best music. His tasting menu captures some of his most notable French dishes, including his seasonal glazed vegetable mosaic, every photographer's money shot. Seven courses go for $115.

Here, atop the Beverly Hills, Wolfgang Puck's Executive Chef Sonny Sweetman is offering a 10 course tasting menu that can include Puck's famous Wiener Schnitzel. It goes for around $175.

Master Sushi Chef Hiroyuki Urasawa reigns over this boutique dining room, and the handful of guests that fit at the sushi bar. He offers only a chef's tasting (usually 30 courses) for more than $425 per person.

For $85, Pierro Selvaggio offers nine classic Italian courses, including dessert. The meat-heavy menu often includes veal, pork, lamb as well as beef.

One of LA's best hidden gems, this $185 per omakase menu is actually an incredible deal since it's widely thought of as one of the best sushi meals available.

One of LA's few female sushi chefs, Niki Nakayama turns out gorgeous, jewel-like sushi at N/Naka where the 13-course kaiseki goes for $165.