The Best Places to Eat in Los Angeles

Many of the most acclaimed restaurants in Los Angeles specialize in California cuisine, their seasonal menus showcasing the freshest local ingredients from the sun-drenched fields, orchards, and citrus groves that start just outside the city. Whether it's seafood from Santa Barbara and Monterey Bay, citrus from SoCal, greens from the Central Coast, or cheeses from Humboldt, Los Angeles chefs have their pick of some of the world's most enviable bounty—and they honor that through their cooking. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. These restaurants are putting out some of the best seasonal, ingredient-driven food that this city has to offer. Impress your friends and family and score a table; we wish we could join you.