Dining Out in Century City

Where to eat when you’re in Century City. Cabo Cabo Cabo, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. (213) 552-2226. Style: Restaurant as theme park. Setting: Zany zany zany. Recommended dishes: Corn Chowder; ceviche; Cabo burger. Cost per person: $8-$25.

Champagne, 10506 Little Santa Monica Blvd. (213) 470-8446. Style: A grown - up restaurant with state-of-the-art California/French/Spa cuisines. Setting: Back door entrance to cozy elegance. Recommended dishes: Eggplant soup; pheasant served with fresh corn custard; roasted veal chop. Cost per person: $25-$60.

Hy’s, 10131 Constellation Blvd. (213) 553-6000. Style: Familiar, old-fashioned steakhouse. Setting: Fiftysomething steps out. Recommended dishes: Shrimp cocktail; porterhouse steak. Cost per person: $20-$50.

Langan’s Brasserie, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. (213) 785-0961. Style: California cuisine with a bit of pub grub. Setting: Clubby with huge bar and lots of paintings. Recommended dishes: London fish and chips; grilled chicken breast with eggplant terrine; fresh berry cobbler. Cost per person: $15-$40.

Stage Deli of New York, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. (213) 553-DELI. Style: New York deli goes Hollywood. Setting: Lots of glass and movie posters. Recommended dishes: Neil Diamond sandwich (corned beef and pastrami); Brooklyn egg cream; cheese cake. Cost per person: $6-$15.