112 Best American Restaurants In Historic South-Central

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1. McKay's

3.8

Excellent(199)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

McKay's is a great place to do your pre-game tailgating. Buffet food set-up, which was a good value at $40 each. Bar is available for drinks. I really appreciate the service at McKay's, especially how they took my reservation months in advance. A+ all around. Fight on!

2. Perch LA

4.5

Awesome(12604)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 245 times today

What a memorable night for my birthday. From the beautiful view to the superb service and the impeccable food, I could not be happier that I chose Perch for my birthday celebration. Thank you

3. JOEY DTLA

4.6

Exceptional(798)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 117 times today

Jacee was incredible. She was the manager but really made sure I had a great time. Joey never disappoints!

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4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4889)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 75 times today

Quite simply my favorite restaurant in the world. I’m from Costa Rica, and every single time I travel to Los Angeles or Chicago, making a stop here is an absolute must and I go as many times as I possibly can. Excellent service, excellent food, excellent ambiance. Thank you for being so memorable. See you soon! 🫶🏽

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5. USC University Club

4.8

Exceptional(153)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Lovely setting. Historic building nicely restored. Nice meal. Great location on USC campus.

6. 71Above

4.7

Exceptional(6738)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 53 times today

The food was amazing!! Service excellent! I highly recommend

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7. Fixins Soul Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(5238)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 68 times today

Brunch was delicious! The pancakes are some of the best I’ve had!

8. Mrs. Fish

4.4

Awesome(2123)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 65 times today

Staff and greeters were all amazing! They did lead us to go check the perch roof top bar before the restaurant opened and we’re just overall helpful and excellent! Would recommend coming as it’s not just a nice restaurant it has really good food!

9. Moreton Fig

4.6

Exceptional(490)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

The food was delicious. The Open bar was awesome despite not being big drinkers. We enjoyed ourselves so much !! It Only makes sense to make Moreton Fig a tradition!!

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10. Redbird - Los Angeles

4.7

Exceptional(3449)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 47 times today

Always a great time. It was really good for a dinner with friends and the ambiance and space are wonderful. Food — from the branzino to duck to pork chops to chocolate soufflé — were very well prepared and presented.

Best American Restaurants in Historic South-Central

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112 restaurants available nearby

1. McKay's

2. Perch LA

3. JOEY DTLA

4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

5. USC University Club

6. 71Above

7. Fixins Soul Kitchen

8. Mrs. Fish

9. Moreton Fig

10. Redbird - Los Angeles

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