Chez Mia

With only weeks left in 2024, Chez Mia is a likely shoo-in as the most beautiful new restaurant to open this year. Taking over the old Ago space on Melrose, this glittering indoor-outdoor eatery from the Boujis Group (the Draycott, Olivetta) draws design and culinary inspiration from the French Riviera. The extensive, largely traditional menu aims to please with steaks and plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, but there’s a handful of standout items concentrated in the seafood, caviar and appetizer sections. On my visit, I enjoyed the hamachi carpaccio and caviar gougeres. If you’re feeling particularly spendy, indulge in the well-made cocktails and desserts—especially the delicious pistachio soft serve. While it’s unlikely that Chez Mia will impress the average epicure, the restaurant fits right in with the area’s see-and-be-seen dining scene—and still makes for a lovely, if pricey, night out in West Hollywood.