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  Los Angeles, California is one of the most well-known cities in the United States. It's home to numerous celebrities, a great basketball team, wonderful restaurants, has an excellent nightlife and is almsot always showered with warm, beautiful sunshine. Such amenities make Los Angeles the perfect place to celebrate a milestone such as your 21st birthday
  
  

Noe Restaurant and Bar

• With a central location in downtown Los Angeles, Noe Restaurant and Bar is a great venue for a birthday dinner. Its atmosphere is the perfect combination of class and excitement that draws in locals, visitors and celebrities alike. With a menu that features items such as lamb and wild braised boar, it is sure to satisfy the guest of honor, as well as the entire group. The restaurant is also home to a wonderful bar that is great for having your first legal drink. The Brazilian Silent Night is a specialty cocktail that is made of VeeV Acai Spirit, St. Germain, Prosecco and pear puree poured over ice. This drink is a definite must for anyone celebrating a 21st birthday.
  
  Noe Restaurant and Bar
  251 South Olive Street
  Los Angeles, CA 90012
  213-356-4100
  www.noerestaurant.com
  
  

J Restaurant and Lounge

• If you are looking for a place to have a birthday dinner and party through the night, J Restaurant and Lounge is the place to be. The restaurant is located on the bottom level and the main lounge is located upstairs. The restaurant features an exquisite menu that is sure to please everyone. The dessert menu features items such as chocolate cake with coffee cream that is an adult substitution for the traditional birthday cake. After you have enjoyed dinner, move on up to the second-floor lounge. The lounge is home to a 30- foot, granite-topped bar with glass shelves connected by steel cables. It has rooms available for private gatherings, perfect for a 21st birthday celebration.
  
  J Restaurant and Lounge
  1119 South Olive Street
  Los Angeles, CA 90015
  213-746-7746
  www.jloungela.com
  
  

The Vanguard

• If you are looking for a spot to dance and party the night away, the Vanguard is where you should be. The Vanguard is a sprawling 20,000 square feet and is home to the biggest dance floor in Hollywood. It features a cafe/lounge, live music shows and bright strobbing lights that are sure to keep the energy flowing until the club closes its doors at 4 a.m. The Vanguard should definitely be a stop for anyone celebrating a 21st birthday in Los Angeles.
  
  The Vanguard
  6021 Hollywood Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA 90028
  213-480-3232
  www.vanguardla.com