Best Casual Restaurants in Downtown

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1. DISTRICT

4.4

Awesome(482)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

A dining & drinking democracy founded on uncompromising quality and an element of surprise offering seasonal Californian cuisine & cocktails that dazzle the senses and intensify connection. DISTRICT’S design philosophy mirrors its deliciously unexpected approach to food and drink. The resulting atmosphere is a marvelously curated art meets craft, past meets future vibe that is wholly enticing and utterly original.

2. WAX ON HI-FI

4.3

Awesome(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Japanese-Creole fusion. Curated vinyl selections over a hi-fidelity system.

3. Bar Clara

4.5

Awesome(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Rooftop pool bar with sweeping views of DTLA situated above Hotel Per La.

4. AC Bar & Lounge

4.3

Awesome(52)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

A hacienda-style haven on the 34th floor, AC Bar & Lounge offers breakfast, dinner, and cocktails in an intimate atmosphere featuring stunning LA views. Sip a specialty gin & tonic, break bread with friends, or just gaze at the Los Angeles skyline.213.789.7622 ext 8622

5. Engine Co. No. 28

4.0

Excellent(1620)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

VALET PARKING $20 per carHoused in a beautifully restored 1912 firehouse, Engine Co. No. 28 located 3 blocks from the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention center has been putting out appetite fires since 1989 with classic American dishes inspired by the regional cooking of firehouses across the country. The menu features a "signature" Meatloaf, crispy hand-breaded fried chicken, a burger to remember and a great assortment of handmade cocktails, a consistently updated wine list, and a great draft beer selection.The restaurant is reminiscent of the classic grills of San Francisco and New York - mahogany booths, granite bar, and original brass fire pole with eclectic old filament light bulbs to add to the motif.

6. The Association

4.6

Exceptional(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Table reservations can be reserved with no drink minimum for small tables (up to 10) and large tables (up to 25-30). Guests can order a-la-cart or bottle service (see our bottle service menu). For group reservations of 20+ or more guests, email us at reservations@circa93.com.The Association, located in the historic Bank District in Downtown, LA, is a low-key, NYC-style lounge, offering classic cocktails in a warm and inviting ambiance.Shielded on the subterranean level of the Pacific Electric Lofts building, The Association's exterior is simply represented by its unique black door with a brass lion head knocker. The musical taste of the venue is considered eclectic, ranging from classic rock, disco, old school hip-hop, electronic, pop & current music. On Wednesdays The Association features live jazz.The Association's intimate setting offers Downtown locals and visitors a place to indulge and be entertained without the a hassle.

7. Sonoritas - DTLA

4.7

Exceptional(66)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Little Tokyo

Booked 8 times today

We believe food should be prepared with nothing less than the best.That's why our salsas and dishes are all made from scratch. Made with only seasonal, local and preferably organic ingredients, even our corn tortillas are homemade!We have tried and tested every dish, every sauce and every ingredient over and over until it's perfect, to make your experience one above the rest. And we always keep one thing in mind.Real tacos are not fast food. Real tacos are meant to be full of the tender, juicy, rich flavor of a steak, cooked to your preference; with at least as much care and dedication as a chef would put into a steak.

8. SAMA Handroll LA

4.3

Awesome(6)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Arts District

Booked 6 times today

Izakaya brought to you by Lester Lai, brand new to the Arts District.

A photo of Hill Street Bar & Restaurant restaurant

9. Hill Street Bar & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(144)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Set in the Historical Core of Downtown Los Angeles, Hill Street Bar and Restaurant offers modern American cuisine with a dash of left-of-Little-Tokyo. The Urli Bird Coffee Counter opens at 7:30 am, providing house-roasted beans and a selection of pastries, while regular restaurant service begins at 11:30. A popular lunch and early dinner destination, we are close to city court houses, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Ahmanson, and the Broad and Contemporary Art museums. Prefer a cocktail? Our bar is carefully curated, fully stocked, and always friendly!We readily accept inquiries for private events and gatherings, and off-site catering needs. Our goal at 2nd and Hill is to be your one-stop-shop!

A photo of Metropole Bar and Kitchen restaurant

10. Metropole Bar and Kitchen

4.2

Awesome(130)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Metropole Bar & Kitchen highlights a classic west coast cuisine inspired by our culinary team’s heritage and the local community. Our lobby-level restaurant welcomes guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, available seven days a week. Much like the rest of our property, Metropole Bar & Kitchen’s design was inspired by muse Anna May Wong, the first Chinese-American international movie star who lived in Downtown L.A. during the early 1900s during the time of prohibition.Stepping into our dining area is reminiscent of decades past with nods to DTLA’s prohibition era. From our booths and lowered ceilings that embody speakeasies and underground tunnels that once transported spirits and contraband, to the black & white photos of Jazz musicians inspired by the Jazz Era of the 1920s. Book your reservation today.

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marcusVIP
Memphis / West Tennessee •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
The vibe is truly nice here. I love the music. Please check out the jazzy cocktails.
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WAX ON HI-FIPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Downtown
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4.3
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ELIZABETH
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
It’s so nice and quite. Great for a dinner date of business:)
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DISTRICTPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
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4.4
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SatpalVIP
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 8, 2025
Good ambience, easy to get a table and food is great as well.
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Engine Co. No. 28Price: Moderate• American• Downtown
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HGarciaVIP
Los Angeles •27 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 8, 2025
The food and drinks were great. Service is what you’d expect. Parking situation in Downtown LA is not fun at all. It’s worth trying once.
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AC Bar & LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.3
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Brick
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 10, 2022
The decor and views already had me sold from the website.
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Bar ClaraPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
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4.5

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