Asia de Cuba v. Yamshiro for Hollywood views?

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My parents are coming this weekend, and before we hit up the Pantages for Movin Out on Saturday night I want to take them to a good for LA visitors/good ambience/more expensive than I could afford without parents paying meal. I would forgo stellar food for what I hear is a beautiful experience at Yamashiro, but my dad really hates any kind of Asian flavors in his food. Are any of their steaks or seafood dishes prepared in a way that might suit his tastes? I know he would love the food at Asia de Cuba...would the experience/view there be just as good as Yamashiro?
Any other recs that fit my needs in a decent vicinity of the Pantages would be appreciated, thanks!

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I second the vote for Windows. Or you could try the Getty Center Museum.
 
If your Dad is not a big fan of Asian flavors, then Yamashiro definitely is not the choice. While Asian de Cuba may offer a more eclectic selection of non-Asian dishes, I don't really think Asia de Cuba is a good place for a famliy dinner between parents and son...

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As has been mentioned in several other Hollywood-related posts recently, Brasserie Vert is a good choice for a very nice dinner, with a menu that can please many people, in Hollywood.
 
I guess it also depends on where you're coming from on your way to Hollywood.
 
One place that I really like is Ammo on Highland. Now, it can get quite noisy and might not be so comfortable for parent-types (the setting is a bit harsh & industrial), but it's unlike anything they're bound to find in Iowa, I would imagine.
 
The restaurant was closed for remodeling from July through this past weekend, according to the Web site, so you should definitely call beforehand.
 
I would think that it would be quieter for a pre-theater dinner.
 
Or...
 
Again, depending on where you're coming from, there's Traxx at Union Station. You can then take the Red Line to Hollywood. The exit is directly across the st. from the Pantages.

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I'm not sure what your budget is, but the view from the SkyBar (inside the Mondrian Hotel) is outstanding. It's been a few years since I last went, so it may actually be possible to get in now without ridiculous headaches. 
 
I haven't been, but keep meaning to try the Fenix inside the Argyle Hotel - also on Sunset Blvd. 
 
Good luck and please let us know what you selected!

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