1. Providence Swanks It Up From The Cocktails To Five Courses
Providence
5955 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 460-4170
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 1873 reviews
Providence is proof that decadence and old
Hollywood Style are still alive on Melrose. The modern fine dining experience here is elegant but still casual enough to feel relaxed but the five course tasting menus and wine pairings are magnificent enough to make you feel like royalty. If you don’t have the time for the full experience, you’re welcome to enjoy Providence’s a la carte menu and crafty cocktails at the bar.
2. Find The Best Carnitas In L.A. At Baco Mercat
Baco Mercat
408 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 687-8808
Yelp: 4 stars, 1717 reviews
The flavors famous in Spanish cuisine are so good, they’re difficult to get completely wrong which is why many people are under the assumption that any Spanish restaurant is just as good as the last. But Baco Mercat doesn’t know good, all they know is great. And so will you after you eat here. The carnitas and salbitxada sauce, lamb riblets, Centenian sandwich, and banana cream pie are just a few ways to prove it.
3. Genwa Stands Out Among L.A.’s Korean Barbeque
Genwa Korean BBQ
5115 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 549-0760
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 1864 reviews
The idea of cooking your own food might sound counterproductive to dining out at most places, but when Korean barbeque is involved, it’s the only way to eat it. Fill your table with fresh beef, chicken, pork, or fish and a variety of flavorful sides and sauces. The bulgogi is as good as it gets and if you’re looking for something extra, don’t miss out on the bibimbap. Korean spots aren’t hard to find in L.A. but Genwa is one of the best, super clean and ultra delicious.
4. Langer’s Deli Stacks ‘Em High
Langer’s Delicatessen
704 S Alvarado St
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 483-8050
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 2507 reviews
If you were to ever pray to the sandwich gods, chances are, you’d end up at Langer’s Deli. The sandwiches here are stuffed and stacked with fresh meats and veggies and always packed with flavor on only the best breads. The downside is that they set the bar so high, you’ll be ruined to any sandwich that falls short for the rest of your life.
5. Fall In Love Over Steak Frites At L’Assiette
L’Assiette
7166 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 274-2319
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 254 reviews
L’Assiette is the perfect date spot in L.A.. The ambiance is elegant but cool, the food is top notch, and men and women will love the menu selections when steak and potatoes are served in the form of steak frites, cooked to perfection with a sauce that solidifies why they’re in business. Round off your meal with their famous ice cream puff pastries to end the date on the sweetest note imaginable.
6. Chi Spacca Reminds You What’s Amore
Chi Spacca
6610 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 297-1133
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 244 reviews
Food & Wine magazine has called Chi Spacca a “meat speakeasy.” Others have hailed it as the new star on Melrose. But glowing reviews are only as good as the warm, candlelit ambiance inside; it’s the food that matters. And Chi Spacca delivers and then some. With selections mouth-watering enough for vegetarians and meat lovers alike, there’s something for everyone here, with sweets that prove the only thing better than Italian food is Italian sweets.
7. Carlito’s Gardel’s Forecast Is Cloudy With A Chance Of Steak
Carlito’s Gardel
7963 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 655-0891
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 573 reviews
Meat lovers never have to wonder where to go for the best steak in L.A. after they’ve had a meal at Carlito’s Gardel. With cuts of beef and meats so big and juicy, you’ll never be able to keep a straight face at a regular, so-called steakhouse again. The Parillada Argentina is the perfect alternative for anyone not interested in steak and the garlic fries are the perfect side to your meat-heavy meal. With great wine and exceptional service, you won’t find and unhappy face in the crowd.
8. Where The Pizzas Are Unique As Snowflakes At Pizza Studio
Pizza Studio
3584 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 763-6124
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 348 reviews
This isn’t New York or
Chicago. This is L.A. And the pizza is just as different and just as special. But if you’re wondering what makes Pizza Studio more special than the rest, one visit will answer all your questions. Pick the crust of your choosing and then craft your pizza from the ground up, with only the toppings that you love, to make the more custom pie for your preference and palette.
9. Calories Don’t Count When They’re Dinos Chicken And Burger Delicious
Dinos Chicken and Burgers
2575 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 380-3554
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 1344 reviews
Celebrities aren’t the only ones who are famous in L.A.. Some of the chicken is, too. And when you come to Dinos Chicken and Burgers, it’s as good as finding them on the Walk of Fame. Known for their outstanding chicken, they’ve managed to fight their way past the glitz and glamour of the culinary scene to land a spot in the top 60
Los Angeles restaurants by Los Angeles Magazine. Paired overtop of their awesome fries and drenched in a garlicky sauce alongside a batch of coleslaw and you have one of the best meals in L.A. you couldn’t possibly feel guilty about.
10. Find A Burger So Good, It Triples In Size At Hawkins House Of Burgers
Hawkins House of Burgers
11603 Slater St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 563-1129
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 462 reviews
You don’t have to order a burger the size of a young toddler when you come to Hawkins House of Burgers. Just know that the option is there, along with a variety of other burgers that will have you drooling before it even makes it to your table. The fat egg bacon cheeseburger will make you fall in love. And if you don’t think it’s possible to fall in love with beef, then you haven’t had a burger from Hawkins yet.
11. Proof That Even Elves Eat More Than Twigs And Berries
Elf Café
2135 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 484-6829
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 524 reviews
Being a vegetarian or vegan in Los Angeles is nothing unique but trying to find a restaurant that isn’t either way too crunchy or mock-meat heavy in filled with artificial ingredients is harder than you’d think. But Elf meets the demands of regular people who want meat-free food with wholesome, healthful ingredients and still remains chic and delicious.
12. India’s Lives Up To Its Namesake
India’s Restaurant
4366 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 912-9230
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 493 reviews
When Indian food is in order, there’s no better place to visit than India’s Restaurant in East Hollywood. Go bold or go home is the motto of the flavors here where you can find all of the classic staples that you love including some truly remarkable garlic naan on your table. The best part of India’s Restaurant is their unmatched lunch buffet so if you’re planning a meal here, make it an early one.
13. Milk Jar Cookies Ensures You’re Never Too Old For A Sweet Tooth
Milk Jar Cookies
5466 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 634-9800
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 659 reviews
Remember when you were a kid and you wished you could just have milk and cookies for lunch? Well, the best part of being an adult is that you can do whatever you want. And the best part of being an adult who lives in Los Angeles is that you can make every meal milk and cookies thanks to the confectionary stylings of Milk Jar Cookies. Grab as many as you want in as many varieties as you choose. Just make sure to take a bunch to go for everyone who finds out that you went without them.
14. Brunch It With Class At Bottega Louie
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 802-1470
Yelp: 4 stars, 10825 reviews
Steak and eggs, anyone? It doesn’t take much to sell a good brunch, which is why Bottega Louie’s has become so big and trendy despite their exquisitely classy simplicity. Along with their delicious and hearty brunches like the steak and eggs or Italian scramble, the macaroons are the true star of this bakery café, with a rainbow of colors that look as delicious as they taste.
15. Kick Back With A Burger And A Brew At Morrison Pub
Morrison Pub
3179 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 667-1839
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 933 reviews
Finding a good meal in L.A. isn’t hard. But when you want a laid back, rustic environment, a good meal, and an ice cold beer, only a gastropub will do. Morrison’s Pub provides an awesome place to go with a contemporary casual vibe that keeps it from going dive. The food is spectacular and the brew never runs out. What more could you ask for?
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