The dining scene in Los Angeles is as innovative and exciting as the city’s world-renowned entertainment industry. And while the city is home to many diverse cuisines, don’t miss the opportunity to book a reservation at a top American restaurant in Los Angeles CA.
Head to Venice to discover a charming family-owned spot with a European-influenced menu, while DTLA is home to a sophisticated American restaurant with epic views. Visit a swanky, MICHELIN-Starred chophouse-meets-butcher shop in Beverly Hills, or head to West Hollywood for clever plant-based dishes at a sunny all-day cafe.
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Read on for a guide to the top 10 American restaurants in Los Angeles, CA.
For knockout vegetable-forward, New American dishes made with fresh ingredients – visit Gjelina (Venice)
Open since 2008, Venice’s family-owned Gjelina still turns out some of the best seasonal, vegetable-forward food in the city—plus excellent, must-order charred wood-fired pizzas that you’ll spot on every table. Snag a spot by the windows for prime Abbot Kinney people-watching while you sip a glass of wine and dig into dishes like grilled oyster mushrooms with tarragon butter or coal-roasted conehead cabbage with bagna cauda.
For Euro-meets-California cuisine at a charming neighborhood spot – head to The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker (West Hollywood)
The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker is a West Hollywood favorite for its laid-back vibe and all-day menu of European-influenced California fare. Standout dishes include fish tacos, avocado toast, and a short rib Benedict. Grab a seat on the charming patio to linger over one of the restaurant’s signature cappuccinos or a refreshing Aperol spritz.
For contemporary, Mediterranean-influenced American dishes in a glam setting – visit Sur Restaurant (West Hollywood), a great American restaurant in Los Angeles, CA
Sur Restaurant offers an elegant, contemporary American menu with Mediterranean accents, all in an opulent space decked with candlelit tables, elaborate floral centerpieces, and plush seating. Start with dishes like smoked eggplant dip and bluefin tuna tartare before moving on to refined mains like an Argentine grass-fed boneless ribeye and pastas like squid ink bucatini. Excellent wine and cocktails combined with the stunning setting make this an LA special occasion favorite.
For sophisticated American fare with stunning views – head to 71Above (Downtown)
One of DTLA’s best restaurants, 71Above screams special occasion for its sweeping LA views and elegant American menu with global accents. Impress friends and out-of-towners with a table by dramatic, floor-to-ceiling windows in the sleek dining room with an open kitchen. Then settle in for a three-course menu filled with luxe touches—think Japanese wagyu and caviar service. Come at happy hour to enjoy refined bar bites like chicken liver mousse along with drink specials.
For wood-fired cooking at one of LA’s most romantic restaurants – check out Dunsmoor, a renowned American restaurant in Los Angeles, CA (Eagle Rock)
The flickering lights from chef Brian Dunsmoor’s wood-fired hearth and the tapered candles on the long wooden tables make this Glasswell Park favorite one of the most romantic restaurants in LA. Share the chef’s signature cornbread, slathered in cultured butter and honey, and other hits like Kobe beef tartare with sunchokes. If you’re drinking, make sure to chat up one of the knowledgeable servers to help you pick a bottle from Dunsmoor’s exciting wine list.
For modern Californian cuisine prepared by an award-winning chef – visit The Rose, an incredible American restaurant in Los Angeles, CA (Venice)
This neighborhood favorite is an all-in-one space operating as a market, bakery, coffee shop, and craft cocktail bar with modern California fare from chef Ray Garcia. Grab a latte and one of the stellar sandwiches like brisket on ciabatta for lunch or return for a more relaxing dinner—get the braised rabbit pappardelle—on the especially charming patio. Venice locals know The Rose is there whenever you need it.
For playful small plates from a MICHELIN-pedigreed chef – visit Manhattan Beach Post (Manhattan Beach)
MICHELIN-pedigreed chef David LeFevre leads the kitchen at Manhattan Beach Post, a neighborhood go-to for its made-for-sharing small plates with California and global influences. Bring a crew to share meat and cheese boards, Caledonian blue prawns, and kimchi braised beef bolognese in the lively space dressed with hanging greenery and cozy banquettes. Don’t miss the popular weekend brunch starring favorites like bacon cheddar buttermilk biscuits.
For modern American fare in a stunning setting – head to Redbird – (Downtown)
Located in a former cathedral, Redbird is one of DTLA’s best restaurants for its gorgeous space and elegant New American cuisine with California influences. The modern-meets-classic design, complete with an open-air ceiling and bright magenta furniture, is a setting worthy of any date night or special occasion. Acclaimed chef Neal Fraser’s dishes like a Creekstone Farms porterhouse for two and scallops with corn and ramp gremolata are equally showstopping.
For a swanky family-owned MICHELIN-Starred restaurant – check out Gwen (Beverly Hills)
Named after their maternal grandmother, MICHELIN-Starred Gwen is a sophisticated steakhouse owned by acclaimed brothers Curtis and Luke Stone. Part upscale butcher shop, part fine-dining restaurant, Gwen is all about fire-cooking techniques. Come for an a la carte menu or five-course tasting option serves up items like housemade charcuterie, 30-day aged ribeye, and bacon Bolognese pasta.
For clever plant-based American cuisine – head to The Butcher’s Daughter (Venice and West Hollywood)
Head to all-day favorite The Butcher’s Daughter in Venice or West Hollywood for creative plant-based takes on classic American dishes. The inviting, light-filled spaces are dressed with lush greenery and bright furniture, ideal for lingering over breakfast bowls, colorful salads, and creative pizzas like the signature “pepperoni” pizza with beets standing in for meat. Bonus points for a daily happy hour with discounted drinks—including standout zero-proof cocktails—and shareable snacks.
In a city with MICHELIN-Starred hotspots and standout neighborhood gems, you’re never far from a great American restaurant in Los Angeles, CA. Whether you’re in the mood for clever, plant-based dishes at a cheery all-day cafe or a blowout dinner at an acclaimed steakhouse, check out these best American restaurants in Los Angeles for your next meal.
