Los Angeles - Restaurants - American

1800 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles 90025
310-288-6500

Plan Check

Plan Check achieves what LA restaurants do best: it takes a narrow, innovative cuisine concept, pairs it with some Edison bulbs and small batch liquors and sticks it somewhere by the 405. Communa... read more

8571 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90069
424-777-0959

Kitchen 24

This milkshake-toned, all-night diner has quickly become a popular stop on the West Hollywood night crawl, just like its older sister spot in Hollywood. The contemporary presentation of a classic d... read more

600 S. Main St., Los Angeles 90014
213-622-6333

Artisan House

New York transplants will be familiar with this Dean & Deluca-ish cafe cum market on downtown's Main Street. Stop in for a meal, a drink, or just to pick up a few goodies to take home. The Cali... read more

9360 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles 90212
310.273.1400

Caulfield's at the Thompson Beverly Hills

Caulfield’s, an homage to the irreverent J.D. Salinger character, is an appropriately unflashy place, with dark leather banquets, a mahogany bar, deco lighting fixtures and an almost tavern-l... read more

7174 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90046
323-964-9494

Bugatta

This airy Melrose cocktail lounge has a moody vibe to it. Lots of leather and eye-brow raising art set the scene for strong cocktails and eclectic small plates. Nosh on crab cakes or bruschetta and... read more

1556 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles 90028
323-957-1313

District 13

Where else would you want to ingest gourmet sausages than in a tucked-away, graffiti laden spot like this? The wiener menu includes duck foie gras dogs with sauterne wine, wild boar with roasted ... read more

6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028
323-465-8500

Boho

The old BoHo has reappeared on the 4th floor of the Hollywood and Highland complex, bringing with it the usual strong beers and meatball pizzas. The nighttime fleamarket feel of the place will eras... read more

1005 Mission St., Los Angeles 91030
626-441-8808

Mix n' Munch

South Pasadena's a small, close-knit community. Perhaps the owners of Mix n' Munch have been assured of their neighbors' patronage? The combination of cereal and grilled cheese doesn't seem intuiti... read more

11740 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles 90049
310-826-5833

Freshii

Open all day for your snacking needs, provided said needs are somewhat healthful. Fruits, granola and eggs are always available, if you're not in the mood for a salad, wrap or soup. Pared-down shop... read more

29169 Heathercliff Rd., Los Angeles 90265
310-589-8997

Savory

The setting is everything you'd expect: airy, comfortable, flowers arranged just so. It's Malibu, where perfection seems effortless. Paul Shoemaker has a great reputation, and here he's got an arse... read more

6541 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028
323-960-0224

FiveOFour

This is a dangerous spot on Hollywood Boulevard. Restaurant success-wise. A different concept all the time. Right now it's inspired by New Orleans - soul food, party atmosphere, none of that sad st... read more

7950 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90046
323-822-2900

Fresh Bites

Standard selection of simple dishes, inspired by Italy and California. Pizzas, sandwiches and skewers are the center of the menu, with smoothies and pastries (breakfast and dessert) filling out the... read more

2361 E. Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles 91107
626-793-7100

Plate 38

Old Town Pasadena isn't the hippest spot in L.A. County, but it might be the busiest. Definitely the most line-ridden (especially the entire block surrounding the Cheesecake Factory). Plate 38 is s... read more

801 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 90046

Commissary

It's just a simple spot around Fairfax and Melrose, which means it could be perfect for a little breaky after a heavy round of shopping. Decor is simple (white accented with copper), and all the fo... read more

16101 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles 91436
818-986-2838

Capriotti's

Angelenos love sandwiches (they're practically burgers!), the more involved, the better. This east coast import is a throwback (that's just plain mayo on the bread, not aioli or anything) but peopl... read more

8516 W. Third St., Los Angeles 90048
310-652-7772

Crepe Republic

An order-at-the-counter joint, with reasonable prices and goofy dish names, like 'Ham It Up', 'Sunny Life' and 'Snow White'. Noone still thinks crepes are fancy, right? Besides build-your-own, brea... read more

216 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles 90012

Angel City Brewing

Michael Bowe unveils his new brewing complex in LA's Arts District after closing up shop in Alpine Village last spring. 27, 000 sq ft space is far from done, upcoming additions will include a ... read more

8334 W. Third St., Los Angeles 90048
323-655-5955

Goal

This stretch of Third Street (the only Third Street that matters) is very boutiquey and extremely brunchy. But hey, why not mix it up a bit? Here's a bar with 13 flat screen TVs, the better to watc... read more

223 W. 8th St., Los Angeles 90014
213-622-3782

Mac & Cheeza

Very inexpensive, very taste-friendly, and the hipsters are goin' mad for it. No-frills storefront, but right in the path of the Downtown Art Walk, which makes it the awesomest place in town at lea... read more

900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90015
213-742-6855

LA Market

Chef Kerry Simon is an almost-celebrity chef, so the resto must follow. Food will be slightly wacky (the chef's wishes) though perhaps toned down a bit for the outta towners. Still, there's an offe... read more

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