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Gjelina
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(2,414)Venice - 2
Élephante Santa Monica
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(1,590)Santa Monica - 3
Perch LA
Price: Expensive•French / American•4.6(11,959)Downtown - 4
Bacari Silverlake
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(4,163)Silver Lake - 5
Castaway - Burbank
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.5(11,475)Burbank
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STK - Los Angeles
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.3(2,654)Westwood - 2
The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.7(1,441)South Pasadena - 3
LAVO Los Angeles
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(1,556)West Hollywood - 4
Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,558)Torrance / Carson - 5
71Above
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(6,031)Downtown
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Meteora
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(1,161)Hollywood - 2
Providence
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.9(4,413)Hollywood - 3
The Little Door
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French•4.7(3,061)West Hollywood - 4
La Boheme
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(4,749)West Hollywood - 5
Openaire
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.4(2,364)Koreatown
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Kato
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Asian•4.9(347)Kato serves seasonally-focused tasting menus influenced by Taiwan and Asian American nostalgia.
Dining Room Tasting Menu │ $325
The dining room tasting menu focuses on seasonality and innovation.
Bar Tasting Menu │ $185
The bar tasting menu is a slightly abbreviated collection of classic Kato dishes.
An 18% fair wage and operational fee has been added to your bill. It goes to provide elevated, comprehensive benefits, as well as consistent, livable wages for all staff. Though many of our guests choose to leave gratuity for exemplary service, it is neither necessary nor expected, though it is greatly appreciated. This gratuity will be shared by all hourly staff.Dahlia
Price: Moderate•Cocktail Bar•4.8(27)Experience an intimate space for afternoon tea at Dahlia, our newest DTLA destination nestled amid the Downtown bustle. Enjoy a selection of botanical teas and garden-fresh treats in a cozy setting. Gather with friends for a delightful afternoon within Dahlia’s immersive interiors, designed by Kelly Wearstler. Drawing inspiration from Mexican modernism and Moroccan aesthetics, the space features a rich palette of pinks, warm ambers, and verdant greens, complemented by textured tilework, vintage furnishings, and a stunning glass installation from LA’s Judson Studios. Indulge in curated experience by our talented team, Caroline Styne and Chef Suzanne Goin, showcasing local and seasonal ingredients.
Sushi Enya - Little Tokyo
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.8(137)Under new management; we are no longer taking any of regular dinning nor Omakase reservations.
Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second location in beautiful Old Town Pasadena.
Our third location, which opened in 2018, is located in the beach city of Marina Del Rey.
Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft.
It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.Bavel
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.8(5,092)A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
Cabra - LA
Price: Expensive•Peruvian•4.8(1,303)Cabra Los Angeles is a Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard and Boka Restaurant Group, located on the top floor of The Hoxton, Downtown LA. Open for Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on the weekends, the lively dining experience is anchored by shareable plates bold in flavor and bright in taste, with sweeping views of Los Angeles.Bestia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(8,430)A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
Damian
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.8(25)We are a restaurant in Los Angeles' Arts District rooted in Mexican culture while celebrating seasonal Californian produce.Redbird - Los Angeles
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(3,151)Located in downtown Los Angeles, Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic edifices, inside the rectory building of Vibiana – a premier wedding, events and performing arts venue. Chef | Owner Neal Fraser has crafted a beautifully dynamic restaurant space within which to enjoy Chef Fraser's critically acclaimed Modern American menu. Wine Director Jaime Azrate's wine list is well-rounded with great finds from both established and emerging regions throughout the world. Bar Director Tobin Shea's cocktail offerings feature well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics, as well as inventive and inspired originals. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available for brunch, happy hour + dinner.
The Main Dining Room offers open air dining under our retractable roof with views of the Vibiana bell tower and the upper balconies of the rectory building. The Lounge offers dining tables along the banquette and windows overlooking 2nd St.
Bar Amá
Price: Moderate•Tex-Mex•4.7(467)Bar Amá is a Tex-Mex restaurant located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Our outdoor patio is available only on Friday & Saturday evenings (weather permitting). If you have any questions, please e-mail us at info@bar-ama.com or visit bar-ama.com.
"Fideo and borracho beans with cilantro and pork belly simmering on the stove, the spicy warmth of menudo every Christmas and New Year’s, egg salad with a fried egg between a butter toasted bolillo, and puffy tacos stuffed with lengua carnitas and crushed avocado and doused with pequin chile vinegar salsa. These are just some of the dishes that have inspired me – the food that I was nurtured with by the women who raised me. Bar Amá is my interpretation of their Tex-Mex." – Chef Josef CentenoThe Capital Grille - Los Angeles
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(599)Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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From verified diners like you
- TTiffanyVIPLos Angeles •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThis place is a downtown gem! We were greeted with bubbles at the door, the food was amazing, and service was fast. Deni took great care of us — super attentive and friendly. Perfect spot for great bites and drinks after catching a game!More infoJOEY DTLAPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown•4.6
- CChrisLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoMrs Fish has been on my list for a while. It was well worth the anticipation!More infoMrs. FishPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Downtown•4.6
- CCaitlinLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoLove this place! So nice to have good food and service at a rooftop!More infoPerch LAPrice: Expensive• French / American• Downtown•4.6
- CChantelLos Angeles •8 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThe food was delicious, as usual and so was the service. Emerson was great! I would have given 5 stars for the food but the Cesar salad was mostly wilted and brown-tinged lettuce, also the other guests said the sea bass needed salt (seasoning). Everything else was excellent.More infoWater Grill – Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.7
- GGregoryVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •24 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 17, 2025Sensational service, fantastic chef, outstanding ambience… I’ll definitely be back.More info71AbovePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.8
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown is Bar Asobu
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown are NIKU X, Dahlia and Cabra - LA
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown are Perch LA, Cabra - LA and Redbird - Los Angeles
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown are Bar Asobu, Aperture at City Club LA and Enoteca Del Re
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown are Casa Ipanema, Lost - DTLA and Aperture at City Club LA
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