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4.5
Awesome(563)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Downtown
Booked 32 times today
Joyce celebrates the essence of soulful Southern cuisine, spotlighting sustainable seafood and an exceptional raw bar. Our recipes reflect a heartfelt blend of flavors inspired by the coastal south. The menu features a a variety of small and large plates, inviting guests to enjoy in the spirit of a traditional southern table, where friends and family gather around for a shared dining experience. To complement our dishes, we curate a full wine list and zero-landfill cocktail program, blending innovation with a commitment to sustainability.
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3.9
Excellent(604)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 33 times today
Mamá por Dios is a restaurant that highlights the best of México, with its flavors, aromas, colors, traditions and art. Bringing it closer to its customers and every drink in every corner. Mamá por Dios is a Mexican gourmet restaurant where you can celebrate every moment to the sound of live Mariachi or enjoy a shot to the beats of a great DJ.
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4.2
Awesome(128)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
History, luxury and opulence seamlessly intertwine at The Biltmore Los Angeles, setting the stage for unforgettable dining experiences. Discover why locals and guests love one of downtown L.A.’s favorite historic watering holes, Gallery Bar & Grill, where carved angels elegantly grace the granite bar. Enjoy wine, beer and unforgettable cocktails. Sample light fare and classic bar eats at our nostalgic Gallery Bar & Grill with its comfortable couches and memorabilia-filled cabinets.
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4.6
Exceptional(647)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 27 times today
HATCH is a modern Japanese tapas restaurant that celebrates creative sharing plates and yakitori. Japanese cooking methods with bold international flavors are presented in a fun dining experience. Our beverage program includes handcrafted cocktails, artisanal sakes and rare Japanese whiskies.Our mission is to make socializing as delicious as possible.
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4.4
Awesome(189)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Traditional. Seasonal. Japanese.Shibumi is an intimate 40 seat Japanese restaurant and bar located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Guests are invited to enjoy a unique and rare selection of beverages paired with seasonal offerings. The program begins with a quest for the highest quality local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. And it finishes with skillful arrangement on handmade ceramics atop a 400-year old cypress counter. Omakase now available!
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4.7
Exceptional(4077)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Silver Lake
Booked 172 times today
Bacari Silverlake is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 5th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our indoor lounge & bar, or in one of many tree-house-like outdoor patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Silverlake.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Silverlake is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
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4.7
Exceptional(902)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Hollywood
Booked 50 times today
Antico Nuovo is a restaurant nestled in "East Larchmont Village" that draws inspiration from the Italian countryside. The menu features Chef Chad Colby's ode to Italian ancient tradition and technique with hand-made pasta, wood-fired meats, vegetables, and fish. Curated and tailored to the menu, the wine program offers a deep dive into varietals from Italy and beyond.
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4.4
Awesome(2344)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Koreatown
Booked 56 times today
Native Angeleno, surfer and two-Michelin star chef Josiah Citrin brings a culinary vision built around California’s bounty from land and sea to Openaire. The menu and ingredients reflect the seasons and the interplay of cultural influences that define LA, serving in a lush greenhouse and tented garden oasis on the 2nd floor terrace at the LINE hotel, in the heart of K-Town.For inquiries of 10+ guests, please email us at: Openaire@TheLineHotel.com.
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4.9
Exceptional(4402)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Hollywood
Booked 25 times today
For over a decade, Providence has elevated the standard of modern American seafood restaurants. We invite you to experience Chef Michael Cimarusti’s award-winning cuisine in the heart of Los Angeles, welcomed by one of LA’s legendary hosts, co-owner Donato Poto.Corkage is $100 per bottle for the first two 750 ml bottles, $150 for the third, with a three bottle maximum per table.
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4.7
Exceptional(669)
Price: Moderate
• American • Flower District
Booked 14 times today
Poppy + Rose is known for our buttermilk fried chicken & waffles, pulled pork hash, mimosas, rose mojito and more! Come visit us at the historic SoCal Flower Market 7 days a week from 9AM-3PM. Poppy+Rose's Rooftop Patio is currently closed; all groups will be seated in our indoor dining room located at 765 Wall Street. Poppy+Rose welcomes walk-ins 7 days a week. For groups up to 8, reservations can be made Mon-Thurs via Open Table. We do not take reservations on Friday or Saturday for groups under 9.For groups of 9+ we offer large party pricing and reservations 7 days a week for our dining room only. While a reservation for a large group is not necessary, the pricing for large parties will still apply to all walk-in parties of 9+. For large party reservations and buyout pricing please email gm@poppyandrose.com.

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  • CindyVIP
    Los Angeles •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had been wanting to try this place for a while and Dine L.A. Week gave us the opportunity to do it. The food was great. The bag of warm focaccia with homemade pesto to start was a nice touch. The flavor of the short rib ragú was very well developed and the texture of the pasta was perfect. We especially enjoyed the branzino carpaccio- so fresh and tasty. And the pistachio profiteroles were incredible. All of the service staff were lovely and friendly but they could have used another person on this busy night. The place is clean and inviting with cute twinkly lights and a pretty wine wall. I felt the tables for 2 along the back where we sat were too close together so we were unable to tune out the conversation next to us.
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    Civico 2064Price: Moderate• Italian• Los Feliz
    4.5
  • Kaylin
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 9, 2025
    I was looking for somewhere to have breakfast with my family and found this place on Yelp. We had an amazing time! Kayla was our server and she was very nice and attentive. We ordered the Shrimp & Grits, the Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle, as well as Pancakes and everything was delicious! We’ll definitely be back!
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    Poppy + RosePrice: Moderate• American• Flower District
    4.7
  • Fabiola
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 5, 2025
    Perfect place for date night. Their service is great, friendly and helpful. We ordered the tomahawk and it was 10/10. The ambience is dim lighting, great music the vibe is fancy aesthetic.
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    Mama Por Dios - DTLAPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Downtown
    3.9
  • emily
    Los Angeles •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    I took my mom here for her birthday who is half Japanese and she had a wonderful time! We all really enjoyed experiencing flavors that were unique and fun to share with each other. We all ordered the omakase and ordered the almonds and chinmi separately. Maybe the only ding in the experience was the servers mispronounced omakase, which was weird considering it's a high-end Japanese restaurant. They don't put the emphasis on "ma", rather they make it sound like kamikaze which is off-putting at the ordering stage. I loved the Grilled California Holstein Beef Strip the most. It was so simple to look at, but the flavor of the beef with the salt crystals was divine. Loved the fresh seaweed shot with grapes! This made all of us say Wow! The omakase came with a mackerel sushi roll which wasn't on the menu, but it was a flavor bomb. The steamed rice was beautiful with the pork jowl. I could eat that rice on its own though! The miso soup was super tasty! I would skip the shiitake tempura but it's part of the omakase. Too oily, don't eat the whole thing. The new katsu with wagyu beef is a huge amount of food. My mom ate 1/4 of it and had to take the rest home, but my boyfriend ate the whole thing! The cocktails were fantastic, along with the sake pairings throughout our meal. The bartender was stellar. Loved the Yuzu Reviver (vodka) and the Old Fashioned. We left feeling full and satisfied, but not stuffed. It was all delicious! Expect a 2 1/2 hour delectable experience! Enjoy!
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    ShibumiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Downtown
    4.4
  • InTheKnowVIP
    Los Angeles •168 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 16, 2019
    Nothing special. Just a cool and well hyped restaurant with fusion type food that has been around for many years now. Worth the visit at least one time.
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    MajordōmoPrice: Expensive• American• Echo Park
    4.6
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