The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Los Angeles | The Arts District

1. • 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

2. • 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
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3. • 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

4. • 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

5. • 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

6. • 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

7. • 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

8. • Bavel 43

   • Stylish Middle Eastern Restaurant
   
   

   1. Time Out
      The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #4

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

   3. Bon Appétit
      America's Best New Restaurants 2018

   
   

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   • 500 Mateo St, Unit 102, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Bestia 41

   • Balanced Italian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Time Out
      The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #37

   
   

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   • 2121 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Moim Coffee 28

    • Accessible Coffee Shop
    
    

    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

11. • 715 26

    • Original Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 738 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Pizzeria Bianco 25

    • Acclaimed Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1320 E 7th St, Unit 100, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • The Factory Kitchen 25

    • Sleek Northern Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1300 Factory Pl Unit 101, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Girl & the Goat 21

    • Vibrant Global Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 555-3 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Instagram

15. • Yunomi Handroll 21

    • Buzzing Japanese Handroll Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 806 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Manuela 21

    • Creative Southern Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • kodō 21

    • Experiential Contemporary Japanese Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 710 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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18. • Cha Cha Chá 21

    • Upbeat Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 812 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Sushi Gen 20

    • Simple Japanese Sushi Bar
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #32

    
    

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

20. • Ditroit Taqueria 20

    • Casual Back-Alley Taqueria
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 2117 Violet St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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