LA｜Above the Rooftop，A Romantic Night with Love 💫

An evening at the Penthouse，a romantic dinner with a little unexpected twist ✨ The Penthouse，perched atop a hotel near Santa Monica，lives up to its name—soft lights glow in the night，and through the floor-to-ceiling windows，the distant coastline shimmers in and out of view. Imagine visiting during the day—sunlight spilling over the ocean—it must be even more breathtaking! 🌅 We came with one goal: to try the Wellington steak. I’d never had it before and was excited to finally taste it. —But reality loves adding a little drama. 💡 The day after Valentine’s，we called ahead to confirm the Wellington was still available before making the trip. Yet when we arrived，the server said， “Sorry，we ran out of ingredients yesterday.” My mood instantly dipped—frustration and disappointment mixed. 🌟 Then the chef came over personally to apologize，with such sincerity that half my annoyance melted away. To make it up to us，they brought out a “specially created” dish: ✅ Steak topped with the mushroom sauce meant for the Wellington， ✅ Covered with a dome-shaped puff pastry， ✅ Served with bone marrow & mashed potatoes. The taste? Interesting，but a bit too rich. Still… I have to admit，my boyfriend’s homemade steak is better! 😌 (No joke!) 🐙 Grilled octopus—charred and aromatic，but a bit too chewy. I prefer it more tender，though the seasoning was nice，with a nutty aroma. 🐙 Sea bass—I really liked this one! The texture was delicate，though the flavor was mild. 🦪 Oysters—small but tasty! We also had a tuna tartare (looked like a complimentary starter—every table got one). No photo—we dug in right away! 📸🚫 📌 Overall: great ambiance，prices are on the higher side，but the vibe is strong. Maybe next time，daytime brunch with an ocean view would be even more stunning? ✨ Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be perfect—but being with the right person can turn even a small letdown into a special memory. Have you ever had a dining experience that didn’t go as planned but still felt special? Share your story below! 💬❤️ #LAEats #ValentinesDay #LosAngelesDining #RomanticNight #FirstValentines #SpecialMoments #RomanceInTheAir #RooftopViews #DateNight #UnforgettableEvenings