Restaurants near Van Buren Place Historic District

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1. Javier's DTLA

4.6

Exceptional(86)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 118 times today

Located on 12th St, Between S. Flower St & S. Figueroa St. JAVIER'S presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, al fresco patios, one of our intimate private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar surrounded by one of the West Coast's largest selection of the world's finest tequilas. We at JAVIER'S consider all our wonderful customers a part of our family and thank them for their support and sharing in the success and joy that is JAVIER'S. Come experience the freshness of our original Mexican cuisine in a warm, friendly environment at one of our five locations.

2. Perch LA

4.6

Exceptional(11996)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 213 times today

Check-in is at the 15th Floor Host Stand*Outdoor seating is not guaranteed. *Large Party Tables 7 to 12 Guests are Inside Only Tables*All walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with valid ID.*Table reservations are limited to 90 minutes for parties of 2*Our dress code is Upscale Casual preferred.Proper attire is required. Presentable shirts, jeans or shorts are acceptable.The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 7 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.

3. Bestia

4.8

Exceptional(8469)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 158 times today

A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

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4. Fixins Soul Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(4588)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Soul food • Downtown

Booked 56 times today

*We encourage all guests to plan ahead for parking to ensure your reservation time is met.*We have a 15-minute grace period. If you will be arriving later than the grace period, please message us on OpenTable or your reservation will be cancelled. *All dining experiences are limited to 90 minutes to accommodate all reservations.*We accept reservations for up to 8 guests. *All parties of 9+ can visit www.fixinssoulkitchencatering.com to fill out an inquiry form for large parties. We will be in touch between 24 to 48 hours with further details.*Each reservation is treated separately. We cannot guarantee nearby seating for separate reservations.*We ask that your full party be present in order to be seated.*An automatic 20% service charge is included for all parties of 6+ w/ the option to split checks up to 3 times, max.

5. Bacari Silverlake

4.7

Exceptional(4242)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Silver Lake

Booked 192 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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6. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.8

Exceptional(4240)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 101 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!

7. Bacari Adams

4.6

Exceptional(661)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

Bacari W. Adams is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the original 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. + $5 margaritas all night long every Monday-Wednesday!Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate dining room marked with vintage art & light fixtures. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari W. Adams.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari W. Adams is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

8. Openaire

4.4

Awesome(2380)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Koreatown

Booked 33 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.

9. JOEY DTLA

4.8

Exceptional(308)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 98 times today

*Looking to book for 7+ people? Email us at DTLA.reservations@joeyrestaurants.com and someone will get back to you shortly!*JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Wrapping the corner of 7th and S Flower St with the largest street level patio downtown Los Angeles, JOEY DTLA features a theatre kitchen, a stunning stone bartop and a custom wine wall in the lounge. The dining room showcases a large commissioned art piece by Los Angeles local, America Martin, an interior willow tree that provides an oasis within the city.

10. Bavel

4.8

Exceptional(5121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Downtown

Booked 123 times today

A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

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Erwin
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was great and the environment was awesome! Staff is incredibly friendly!
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Perch LAPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown
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4.6
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estebanVIP
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was favorite dinner of the year so far I’m grateful for the food and experience. The waitress energy was contagious she was awesome and enlightened the dinner. I will be back again thank you guys! Best, Esteban lopez
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BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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Michelle
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My niece is celiac and there were wonderful gluten free options, and any we chose that had gluten where altered to be gluten free. All the food was delicious.
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Bacari SilverlakePrice: Expensive• Italian• Silver Lake
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4.7
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MilenaVIP
Las Vegas •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent service and ambience. The Jamaica with Mezcal was tastefully delicious and Tablita more than enough delectable options for two or three people. Service was great and seating views amazing!
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Javier's DTLAPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown
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4.6
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AmandaVIP
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
The best food I’ve had in a while, it was amazing!!
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.8

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