The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Los Angeles

1. • Mirate 93

   • Refreshing Mexican Cocktail Bar/Restaurant
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      World's 50 Best Bars | #93

   2. VinePair
      The 2023 Next Wave Awards | Food & Beverage Program of the Year

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 1712 N Vermont Ave, Los Feliz, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Providence 91

   • Impressive Californian Tasting
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      4 Stars

   2. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #47

   3. 50 Best
      Chefs' Choice Award 2025 | Michael Cimarusti

   
   

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   • 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • République 88

   • Beautiful Southern European Restaurant/Bakery
   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Margarita Manzke | Winner

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

   3. Time Out
      The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #6

   
   

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   • 624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Gusto Bread 88

   • Artisanal Mexican Bakery
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bakery | Nominee

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bakery | Nominee

   3. The New York Times
      22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now

   
   

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   • 2710 E 4th Street, Long Beach, CA | Gateway Cities
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Thunderbolt 87

   • Approachable Southern-Inspired Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 Nominee

   2. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

   3. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

   
   

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   • 1263 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • YESS Restaurant 84

   • Progressive Japanese Restaurant
   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2023

   2. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2023

   3. US Coffee Championships
      2025 U.S. Brewers Cup, Joe Han | #8

   
   

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   • 2001 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Holbox 83

   • Casual Mexican Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #42

   3. Time Out
      The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #10

   
   

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   • 3655 S Grand Ave, Unit C9, Los Angeles, CA | South LA
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Kato 83

   • Bold Taiwanese Tasting
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #26

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Jon Yao | Winner

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 777 S Alameda St Building 1, Unit 114, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Esters Wine Shop & Bar 83

   • Chic Wine/Oyster Bar
   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bar | Semifinalist

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

   3. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

   
   

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   • 1314 Seventh St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Restaurant Ki 81

    • Hidden Korean Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Eater
       The Best New Restaurants in America in 2025

    3. The Infatuation
       LA’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #5

    
    

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    • 111 S San Pedro St, Unit B2, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Polo Lounge 81

    • Charming American Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    2. World Culinary Awards
       North America's Best Brunch Venue 2025 | Nominee

    3. World Culinary Awards
       United States' Best Hotel Restaurant 2025 | Nominee

    
    

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    • 9641 W Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • n/naka 81

    • Inspired Japanese Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Chef, Niki Nakayama | Nominee

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #1

    
    

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    • 3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Anajak Thai 80

    • Beloved Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Justin Pichetrungsi | Semifinalist

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 14704 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Bar Next Door 80

    • Laidback Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Bars | #100

    2. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America 2024

    3. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 9159 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Somni 80

    • Creative Spanish Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       3 Stars

    2. The Infatuation
       The Top-Rated New Restaurants Of 2025 | #2

    3. The Infatuation
       LA’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #1

    
    

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    • 9045 W Nemo St Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Strong Water 78

    • Shipwrecked Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    3. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 270 S Clementine St, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Pijja Palace 78

    • Laid-Back Indian/Italian Sports Bar
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #28

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The Best Soft Serve in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 2711 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Mori Nozomi 76

    • Elegant Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List 2025

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 11500 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant 76

    • Acclaimed Chinese (Cantonese) Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Chinese Restaurant Awards
       Elite 30 Canada | #6

    3. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Tony Ho | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 3939 Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead, CA | SGV
    • Instagram

20. • Camelia 76

    • Thoughtful Japanese/French Bistro
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Charles Namba | Semifinalist

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 1850 E Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Capri Club 76

    • Classic Italian Neighborhood Apertivo Bar
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America, 2023

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    3. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 4604 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | LA Foothills
    • Website

22. • Hayato 76

    • Modern Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       2 Stars

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Brandon Hayato Go | Nominee

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #2

    
    

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    • 1320 E 7th St, Unit 126, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • CUT 76

    • Sophisticated Steakhouse
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    3. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Quarter Sheets Pizza 75

    • Buzzy Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Bon Appétit
       The 50 Best New Restaurants 2022

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 1305 Portia St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Knife Pleat 75

    • Elegant French Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3333 Bristol St, Unit 3001, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Bridgetown Roti 75

    • Energetic Caribbean-American Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, Rashida Holmes | Nominee

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

    3. Esquire
       Pop-Up of the Year 2021

    
    

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    • 858 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Osteria Mozza 75

    • Beloved Italian Osteria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #11

    
    

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    • 6602 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Komal 75

    • Vibrant Mexico City Street Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The New York Times
       The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024 | Molotes de Plátano

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 3655 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA | South LA
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Azizam 75

    • Casual Persian Cafe
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List, 2024

    2. Bon Appétit
       The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 2943 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Alta 73

    • Vibrant Californian/Southern Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    3. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Keith Corbin | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 5357 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | South LA
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • Budonoki 73

    • Raucous Japanese Neighborhood Izakaya
    
    

    1. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2024

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The Best Soft Serve in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 654 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • Kuya Lord 73

    • Elevated-Casual Filipino Restaurant
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Lord Maynard Llera | Winner

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #19

    
    

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    • 5003 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Petitgrain Boulangerie 73

    • Flawless French Pastry Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       Best New Bakery

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 1209 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

34. • Jitlada 73

    • Beloved Southern Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Sarintip “Jazz” Singsanong | Nominee

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #8

    
    

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    • 5233 1/2 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

35. • Pasjoli 71

    • Unapologetic French Bistro
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 2732 Main St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • Camphor 71

    • Re-Imagined French Bistro
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #18

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2019

    
    

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    • 923 E 3rd St, Unit 109, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Baby Bistro 71

    • Improbable French-Inspired Bistro
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List 2025

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    3. The Infatuation
       LA’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #2

    
    

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    • 1027 Alpine St, Unit B, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Baroo 71

    • Modern Korean Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 905 E 2nd St, Unit 109, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

39. • Ardor 71

    • Signature Californian Vegetable Forward Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    3. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 9040 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

40. • Perilla 71

    • Memorable Korean Neighborhood Banchan Shop
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List, 2023

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Jihee Kim | Semifinalist

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 1027 Alpine St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

41. • Heritage Barbecue 70

    • Authentic Central Texas BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Daniel Castillo | Nominee

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

42. • Damian 70

    • Industrial-Chic Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, Jesus "Chuy" Cervantes | Semifinalist

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #7

    
    

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    • 2132 E 7th Place, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • Moo's Craft Barbecue 70

    • Authentic Texas-Style BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Andrew and Michelle Muñoz | Semifinalist

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 2118 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA | Eastside
    • Website
    • Instagram

44. • Pizzeria Sei 70

    • Perfect Neapolitan Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #2

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #23

    
    

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    • 8781 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

45. • Marche Moderne 70

    • Modern French Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 7862 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

46. • Barra Santos 70

    • Tiny Portuguese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

    3. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Melissa López | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 1215 Cypress Ave, Los Angeles, CA | LA Foothills
    • Website
    • Instagram

47. • Dunsmoor 70

    • Hearty Southern-Inspired Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #27

    
    

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    • 3501 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | LA Foothills
    • Website
    • Instagram

48. • Birdie G's 68

    • Fun American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Chef, Jeremy Fox | Semifinalist

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #22

    
    

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    • 2421 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

49. • Langer's 65

    • Massive Jewish Deli
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #40

    
    

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    • 704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

50. • Yang’s Kitchen 65

    • Buzzy Asian-American Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Christian Yang | Semifinalist

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #26

    
    

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    • 112 W Main St, Alhambra, CA | SGV
    • Website
    • Instagram

51. • chi SPACCA 63

    • Intimate Italian Meat Speakeasy
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #14

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

52. • Napa Rose 56

    • Elegant Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    
    

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    • 1600 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
    • Website

53. • The Belvedere 56

    • Timeless French Hotel Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    
    

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    • 9882 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

54. • Gwen 56

    • Elegant European Fine Dining/Butcher Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. World's Best Steak Restaurants
       The List 2025 | #43

    
    

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    • 6600 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

55. • The Pines Modern Steakhouse 56

    • Modern Casino Steakhouse
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    
    

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    • 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland, CA | Inland Empire
    • Website
    • Instagram

56. • Firstborn 55

    • Innovative Chinese-American Comfort Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. World Culinary Awards
       North America's Best New Restaurant 2025 | Nominee

    2. Punch
       Best New Bartenders 2025, Kenzo Han

    
    

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    • 978 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

57. • Ototo 55

    • Cozy Japanese Sake Bar
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program | Winner

    
    

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    • 1360 Allison Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

58. • Raya 55

    • Stunning Pan-Latin Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA | Orange County
    • Website

59. • Accomplice Bar 51

    • Dynamic Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar | Top 10 Nominee

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 3809 - 3813 GrandView Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

60. • Pizzeria Mozza 51

    • Sunny Mediterranean Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    
    

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    • 641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

61. • Holy Basil 51

    • Exciting Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Food & Wine
       Best New Chefs, 2024, Wedchayan "Deau" Arpapornnopparat

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 718 S Los Angeles St, Unit B, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

62. • Friends & Family 51

    • Seasonal Bakery/Cafe
    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bakery | Semifinalist

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Gaby Maeda | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 5150 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

63. • Donna's 50

    • Lively Italian-American Comfort Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 1538 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

64. • mar'sel 50

    • Intimate Coastal Spanish/French Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | South Bay
    • Website
    • Instagram

65. • Fat + Flour 50

    • Incredible Pie Shop/Bakery
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Nicole Rucker | Semifinalist

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Nicole Rucker | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 11739 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

66. • Baby Gee 50

    • Eclectic Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 1227 E Fourth St, Long Beach, CA | Gateway Cities
    • Website
    • Instagram

67. • San Laurel 50

    • Impressive Spanish/Californian Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 100 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

68. • Fat + Flour 50

    • Incredible Pie Shop/Bakery
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Nicole Rucker | Semifinalist

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Nicole Rucker | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

69. • Morihiro 48

    • Celebrated Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 3133 N Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | The Valley
    • Website
    • Instagram

70. • Mae Malai Thai House of Noodles 48

    • Welcoming Thai Noodle Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2024

    
    

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    • 5445 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Instagram

71. • Redbird 48

    • Airy Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service, Tobin Shea | Nominee

    
    

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    • 114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

72. • Sushi Kaneyoshi 48

    • Meticulous Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #16

    
    

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    • 111 S San Pedro St, Unit B1, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

73. • Orsa & Winston 48

    • Robust Italian/Japanese Tasting/Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #12

    
    

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    • 122 W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

74. • RVR 48

    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List 2025

    2. The Infatuation
       LA’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #6

    3. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants 2018

    
    

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    • 1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA | Westside

75. • Juliet 48

    • Thoughtful French Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

    
    

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    • 8888 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | SGV
    • Website
    • Instagram

76. • Gjelina 48

    • Fresh Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    
    

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    • 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

77. • Amiga Amore 48

    • Unique Mexican/Italian Eatery
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, Danielle Duran-Zecca and Alessandro Zecca | Semifinalist

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Danielle Duran Zecca | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 5668 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | LA Foothills
    • Website
    • Instagram

78. • Spago 48

    • Iconic Californian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #38

    
    

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    • 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

79. • Saffy's 48

    • Whimsical Middle Eastern Comfort Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2022 | #8

    
    

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    • 4845 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

80. • Rocio's Mexican Kitchen 48

    • Mole-Famed Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Rocio Camacho | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 7891 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA | Gateway Cities
    • Website
    • Instagram

81. • Rasarumah 46

    • Easygoing Malaysian-Inspired Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The Infatuation
       LA’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #9

    
    

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    • 3107 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

82. • Truly Pizza 46

    • Artisanal Californian Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #9

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 24402 Del Prado Dana Point, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

83. • Pine & Crane 46

    • Casual Taiwanese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 1120 S Grand Ave, Unit 101, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

84. • Evil Cooks 46

    • Metal-Themed Mexican Taqueria
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Alex Garcia and Elvia Garcia | Semifinalist

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Elvia Garcia and Alex Garcia | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 3333 N Eastern Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Eastside
    • Website
    • Instagram

85. • Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen 45

    • Funky Indian/Pakistani/Afghan Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 229 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

86. • Bar Etoile 45

    • Seasonal French-Inspired Bistro
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    
    

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    • 632 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

87. • Poppy & Seed 45

    • Modern American Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Michael Reed | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 350 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

88. • Si! Mon 45

    • Personal Central American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       Chef of the Year, José Olmedo Carles Rojas

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 60 N Venice Blvd, Venice, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

89. • Poncho’s Tlayudas 45

    • Authentic Mexican (Oaxacan) Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Alfonso “Poncho” Martinez | Semifinalist

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 4318 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA | South LA
    • Website
    • Instagram

90. • Fable & Spirit 45

    • Modern Irish Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3441 Via Lido, Unit A, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

91. • CHAAK Kitchen 45

    • Modern Mexican (Mayan) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 215 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

92. • Lasita 45

    • Fun Filipino-American Natural Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The 50 Best New Restaurants 2022

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 727 N Broadway, Unit 120, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

93. • Chengdu Taste 45

    • Full-Throttle Chinese (Sichuan) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #36

    
    

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    • 828 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA | SGV
    • Instagram

94. • Luv2eat Thai Bistro 45

    • Bold Southern Thai Bistro
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outsdanding Hospitality | Semifinalist

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #30

    
    

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    • 6660 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

95. • Found Oyster 43

    • Minimal New England Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 4880 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

96. • Sushi Sonagi 43

    • Personal Korean/Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #20

    
    

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    • 1425 W Artesia Blvd Unit 27 Gardena, CA | South Bay
    • Instagram

97. • Fia 43

    • Inventive Italian Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2454 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

98. • Petit Trois 43

    • Intimate French Bistro
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #24

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2015

    
    

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    • 718 N Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

99. • Antico Nuovo 43

    • Inspired Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 4653 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

100. • Funke 43

     • Immersive Italian Restaurant
     
     

     1. Michelin Guide
        Selected Restaurants

     2. Time Out
        The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #21

     
     

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     • 9388 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
     • Website
     • Instagram