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1. Fixins Soul Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(4426)
Price: Moderate
• Soul food • Downtown
Booked 120 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.
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2. Girl & the Goat L.A.
4.7
Exceptional(4106)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 90 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!
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3. Eigikutei
4.7
Exceptional(97)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Little Tokyo
Booked 9 times today
Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake. Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.
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4. Poppy + Rose
4.9
Exceptional(668)
Price: Moderate
• American • Flower District
Booked 7 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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5. Moonlark's Dinette
4.2
Awesome(13)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
Where the laid-back atmosphere of your beloved childhood diner meets West Coast quality, product and preparation. Moonlark’s Dinette delivers a thoroughly unfussy, enticing exploration of Americana on a plate. Our menu marries locally sourced, approachable comfort food with Chris Pandel’s signature style of “come as you are” hospitality.
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6. Engine Co. No. 28
3.4
Very Good(1631)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 4 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.
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7. Abernethy's
4.5
Awesome(943)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Chef in Residence: -Pyet DeSpainNative Mexican American CuisineLocated in Downtown Los Angeles on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, Abernethy’s is a destination restaurant offering a unique, ever-changing dining experience from LA, for LA. Featuring up-and-coming chefs and new menus for special limited engagements, Abernethy’s highlights the diverse flavors and people that make up Los Angeles. Abernethy’s is the story of the LA, related and plated by the Chefs who tell it best.Open 3 Hours before shows at Dorthey Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theater and Mark Taper Forum
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8. Hill Street Bar & Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(142)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
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!
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9. Kalaveras - Silverlake
4.8
Exceptional(103)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Silver Lake
Booked 4 times today
We're creating a new concept of modern rustic dining with a fusion of traditional and vanguard Mexican ingredients. Our food is chef-driven, using classic cooking techniques with fresher and healthier options.We're elevating bold, authentic flavors and presenting a new way of eating. In the bar you'll find over 60 different tequilas and Mezcal spirits, as well as carefully crafted cocktails.
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10. The Tower Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2006)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 85 times today
The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel debuted a new look in May of 2018, featuring a refreshed outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. The Tower Bar Restaurant has split views of the city from either side of the lobby. It offers a swank lounge, bar and an al fresco dining experience. Custom made banquettes line the windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline. Art deco design influences include walnut with gold inlay trim in a subtle, muted color scheme. The delectable menu features California Bistro with Italian fare. A dress code is enforced, please call for information.We are now open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is offered six nights a week, Monday-Saturday. We are unable to guarantee a seating preference of indoors or outdoors. We recommend a sweater or light coat during the evenings.Shorts, baseball caps, sweats, sandals, tank tops, phone calls, computers and photos are not permitted.

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  • SolidGoldNicoleVIP
    Los Angeles •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a wonderful experience at Eigikutei! The food and service is impeccable. It’s a beautiful meal start to finish.
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    EigikuteiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Little Tokyo
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    4.7
  • ANGELA
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Grrrrllll...food was very good. Started with hot cornbread muffins with cinnamon butter. Yummy. They were slightly sweet, large and moist. Hubby had oxtails, collard greens and mac n cheese as sides. Oxtails (3 thick ones) were tender and au jus was flavorful. The smothered chicken, collard greens and charred okra were soooo similar to my own dishes. Entrees were nice size too. Restrooms were clean and tidy. Wall art was a mix of food brands from days of old. Our waitress was upbeat attentive and smiled genuinely, Corey.. However, the other waitstaff rarely smiled. Price of meal was less than $70! We were shocked and pleased. Ohhhh, the bartender, Dzhari was nice. Inviting and answered my fifty-11 questions about the establishment. Unless you enjoy waiting, be warned...make a reservation. What are you waiting on??? IT'S A VIBE😉❤
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    Fixins Soul KitchenPrice: Moderate• Soul food• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Michael
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We had a wonderful dinner there, our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The flavors were amazing Can’t wait to go back again for more, this was my 2nd time there in 7 months We had the chickpeas, carrots, chicken main dish and braised pork shank Amazing meal !!!
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    Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.7
  • dominiqueVIP
    Los Angeles •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 12, 2025
    Such a beautifully designed place and the food is really good. The diner has a very 60’s NY feel, it looks like you could have filmed Marvelous Mrs. Masiel here. Service was top notch and they have excellent cocktails including a fill out your own Bloody Mary chart with lots to choose from. It’s definitely my go to spot for brunch now
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    Moonlark's DinettePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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    4.2
  • 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
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    4.9

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