Retro Repasts: Finding a Meal With Nostalgia Value

When you feel like turning the tables back to the past. DAN TANA’S, 9071 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood.

(213) 275-9444. $15-$35 per person.

Style: Old Hollywood hangout serving substantial Italian food.

Decor: Red and white checks; tan celebs.

Recommended dishes: Spaghetti with meatballs; cannelloni; steak.

KING DRAGON, 170 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills.

(213) 652-4187. $20-$40 per person.

Style: Chinese chow from the 50’s updated 80’s style.

Decor: Dark. Pink leatherette booths, huge neon dragon.

Recommended dishes: Moo goo gai pan ; rumaki ; sweet and sour pork . LE CELLIER, 2628 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica

(213) 828-1585. $20-$40 per person.

Style: French bourgeois food a la 1960.

Decor: Plush beige banquettes, giant fake ficus tree.

Recommended dishes: Chateaubriand ; onion soup.

MUSSO & FRANK GRILL, 6667 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.

(213) 467-5123. $15-$20 per person.

Style: L.A. antique serving quality food quickly.

Decor: Old wood, old wallpaper, Old Spice.

Recommended dishes: Chicken pot pie; flannel cakes; martinis.

TRULY YOURS, 9725 Reseda Blvd., Northridge

(818) 993-4714. $6-$18 per person.

Style: 70’s time-warp Continental at affordable prices.

Decor: Ferns, redwood latticework, lots of doubleknit.

Recommended dishes: Long Island duckling; ceviche; profiteroles.