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Castaway - Burbank
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.6(11,507)Burbank - 2
Gjelina
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(2,436)Venice - 3
Perch LA
Price: Expensive•French American•4.6(11,978)Downtown - 4
Bacari Silverlake
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(4,220)Silver Lake - 5
Élephante Santa Monica
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(1,655)Santa Monica
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STK - Los Angeles
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.3(2,670)Westwood - 2
Bestia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(8,451)Downtown - 3
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Experience @ Bearology Temple City
Price: Moderate•Café•4.6(139)Koreatown - 4
NIKU X
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.4(413)Downtown - 5
Somerville
Price: Expensive•American•4.5(314)Culver City
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PROPAGANDA
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(83)Propaganda is an Italian wine bar serving the authentic Pizza Romana, Charcuterie, fine Cheeses, fresh Salads and amazing Italian Style tapas like our signature warm Focaccia Sandwiches, paired with a selection of over 100 wines by the bottles, by the glass and Tasting Flights and last and least our signature Negronis & Spritz Cocktails
Aperitivo Happy Hour everyday 3pm to 6pmGenwa Korean BBQ DTLA
Price: Expensive•Korean•4.9(35)Enjoy a delicious meal with friends or family at Genwa Korean BBQ DTLA located at the heart of downtown Los Angeles. It boasts an contemporary decor and a casual atmosphere, offering high-quality meats and other authentic Korean dishes. Genwa dtla is renowned for its extensive variety of "banchan" Korean side dishes, setting it apart from other Korean BBQ establishments. Notably, Genwa features state-of-the-art smokeless grills, ensuring you won't smell like you've been to a campfire. Guests can choose from seafood, beef, pork and veggies to cook at their table on a smokeless grill. Genwa also has appetizers, desserts and dumplings, as well as noodle, vegetarian and rice dishes. It even provides entrées that are cooked in the kitchen. Earning top spot on LA Weekly's 10 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants in Los Angeles in 2012, Genwa continues to impress. It offers a full bar serving numerous drinks and cocktails. The restaurant accepts reservations and offers take-out services to guests.
Kato
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Asian•4.9(348)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.Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Los Angeles, CA | Downtown LA
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.8(160)Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.
Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!
Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
71Above
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(6,051)Offering elevated modern American cuisine by Chef Javier Lopez, 71Above boasts breathtaking ocean views from Malibu to Laguna Hills, along with spectacular views of Los Angeles and the surrounding mountain ranges. 71Above is a Michelin level experience featuring the finest ingredients, world-class wine list and craft cocktails. The Restaurant and Skylounge have a Smart Casual dress code. Jackets are not required however, no hats, athletic wear, shorts or flip-flops are allowed. Reservations are held for 15 minutes.
71Above features a 3 course Prix-Fixe menu for dinner only. We kindly ask all dining room guests to participate in the coursed menu. Please be aware, any seating requests are noted, but not guaranteed. WINDOW TABLES ARE NOT GUARANTEED. 18% service charge is added to all checks.
Valet is available at 633 W. 5th Street or Self parking is available under the building at 633 W. Hope Place. $18 for 3 hours.LA Prime at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(2,945)Best New York style steakhouse in Downtown LA with a magnificent view of Los Angeles. We only serve prime beef and freshest seafood. Featuring our top selling signature entrées -- 24 oz. Bone-in Delmonico Ribeye, prime steak, cook to perfection and Maine Lobster Three-Pound, poached or thermidor. Our 90 points-plus wine from the list offers you super premium wine by the glass.
Redbird - Los Angeles
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(3,156)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.Manuela
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(259)Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.
Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.
Designed by Los Angeles native Matt Winter and named for Manuela Wirth, the restaurant is illuminated and animated by specially commissioned works from artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford and Raymond Pettibon.
Pizzeria Bianco - LA
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(716)Los Angeles outpost of Chef Chris Bianco's James Beard award-winning pizzeria, located in ROW DTLA. We strongly encourage making a reservation, though we do hold space to accommodate walk-ins. Please ensure all guests, including children, are included in reservation headcount. Be advised that if you add guests to your reservation without prior confirmation, we may not be able to accommodate.Fogo de Chao - Los Angeles
Price: Moderate•Brazilian•4.7(2,149)Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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- AAlieskyLas Vegas •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoAmazing food and service. Everything was perfectly cooked. Also served fastMore infoPerch LAPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown•4.6
- DDiegoChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoEverything was amazing. 10/10 recommend. Food, service EVERYTHINGMore infoBestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.8
- DDebraVIPLos Angeles •20 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 1, 2025We were able to get a table last minute after going to the Dodgers baseball game. Had a wonderful meal on a beautiful warm night. Hadn’t been there for a while and glad we remembered how terrific it was. More infoLA Cha Cha CháPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Arts District•4.3
- MMarkVIPOrange County •42 reviews5.0Dined on May 24, 2025Fresh and tasty ingredients with attentive serviceMore infoTENSHOPrice: Very Expensive• Shabu-shabu• Little Tokyo•4.9
- AAnn ESan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 30, 2025Between the five if us, we ordered almost everything on the menu and so I'm just going to to go ahead recommend everything. 100 percent delicious. I recommend sharing the tapas plates as well as entrees such as the lambchops and the curry & rice.More infoBar AsobuPrice: Expensive• Izakaya• Downtown•4.5
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Downtown Los Angeles is full of all different types of food that all have their unique flavors and dishes, as well as a lovely ambiance in which to enjoy them. You can have some traditional American cuisine, like crab cakes, free range chicken, and filet mignon in a warm but elegant atmosphere. If you're looking for a fresh catch sort of dinner, there are plenty of excellent seafood restaurants in the area where you can try all sorts of dishes ranging from clams and scallops to river king salmon and Atlantic cod. There's some great Mexican in the area too; you can visit one of the many lively cantinas for classic favorites like tacos and carne asada, as well as some twists like the chorizo cheeseburger.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles include Del Re Wine Bar, Javier's DTLA and Malbec - Arts District
Child friendly restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles include Javier's DTLA, Fixins Soul Kitchen and Del Re Wine Bar