The Courtyard's design by Storm Interiors includes tall, flung-open window paned doors, coral awnings, exposed brick, strategically-placed warm hues of red, burnt orange and yellow on the walls, ladder black chairs, lush foliage, and a formidable wrought iron entrance opening to a large seating area. The contemporary Mediterranean cuisine feature signature dishes such as Stuffed Piquillos (sweet red peppers filled with cumin-lime blended goat cheese and avocado), Marmitako (Basque Albacore soup) and a daily variety of Croquetas. Entrees include Bienmesabe (flash fried Swordfish), Un Poco de Todo (Lomo, Chorizo, Jamon Serrano and manchego cheese), Sea Bass with roasted fingerling potatoes, braised fennel slaw and Spanish flag sauce, and Seafood and Chicken Paella, among other selections.

Boutique wine list highlights an amazing find from the Basque Region, a slightly effervescent white Txakoli Txomin Etanix '03, as well as reds from the Rioja Region, such as an exclusive for the west coast -- the Vina Izadi "Expression" '97.

Prices range from $6 - $12 for tapas and small plates, and $20 - $25 for large plates. The Courtyard Restaurant is located at 8543 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. Open seven days a week. For reservations, please call (310) 358-0301 or e-mail us at email@thecourtyardla.com. For press inquiries, please contact Steve Valentine, (323) 571-8003.