Best Seasonal Restaurants in Little Tokyo

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1. Redbird - Los Angeles

4.7

Exceptional(3341)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Located in downtown Los Angeles, Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic edifices, inside the rectory building of Vibiana – a premier wedding, events and performing arts venue. Chef | Owner Neal Fraser has crafted a beautifully dynamic restaurant space within which to enjoy Chef Fraser's critically acclaimed Modern American menu. Wine Director Jaime Arzate's wine list is well-rounded with great finds from both established and emerging regions throughout the world. Bar Director and James Beard Finalist Tobin Shea's cocktail offerings feature well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics, as well as inventive and inspired originals. The Main Dining Room offers open air dining under our retractable roof with views of the Vibiana bell tower and the upper balconies of the rectory building. The Lounge offers a menu of small plates and libations curated exclusively for the Lounge and Bar! Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis during regular Dinner hours.

2. Perch LA

4.5

Awesome(12324)

$$$$

• French American • Downtown

Booked 277 times today

Check-in is at the 15th Floor Host Stand*Outdoor seating is not guaranteed. *Large Party Tables 7 to 12 Guests are Inside Only Tables*All walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with valid ID.*Table reservations are limited to 90 minutes for parties of 2*Our dress code is Upscale Casual preferred.Proper attire is required. Presentable shirts, jeans or shorts are acceptable.The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 7 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.

3. Manuela

4.6

Exceptional(355)

$$$$

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.Designed by Los Angeles native Matt Winter and named for Manuela Wirth, the restaurant is illuminated and animated by specially commissioned works from artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford and Raymond Pettibon.

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4. The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles

4.7

Exceptional(3783)

$$$$

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

Defining a culinary journey through the Italian Peninsula and hosted in the loading docks of the Factory Place Arts Complex in The Arts District in Los Angeles, The Factory Kitchen is a typical Italian Trattoria with simple and approachable fare.

5. San Laurel

4.7

Exceptional(720)

$$$$

• Spanish • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

San Laurel, from Michelin-starred chef José Andrés at the Conrad Los Angeles, builds a culinary bridge between the Iberian Peninsula and Southern California. Using the freshest sustainable produce from local farmers' markets in Los Angeles, our cuisine marries bold, beautiful Spanish flavors with the bounty of the Golden State. Named for the aromatic bay laurel, itself a transplant from the Mediterranean to coastal California, San Laurel's inspiration stretches from Spain to the glimmering shores of the Pacific.

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6. Cara Cara at Downtown LA Proper

4.7

Exceptional(1801)

$$$$

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 79 times today

Perched high above Downtown Los Angeles, Cara Cara serves as the city’s all-day rooftop haven for cocktails, wine, and relaxed California atmosphere. From day to night, guests can delight in the fresh bounty of Cara Cara, with colorful, seasonal dishes that showcase the finest produce California has to offer. Slip into a cozy seating area or gather by the fire pit to enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine, or local beer surrounded by lush greenery and sweeping skyline views.

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7. Majordōmo

4.7

Exceptional(335)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 71 times today

Majordōmo, from Dave Chang and Momofuku, serves California cuisine inspired by the different food cultures present in Los Angeles and the bounty of Southern California products. In a sleek, industrial setting with a sun-soaked patio and full bar, Majordōmo offers various ways to dine for groups of all sizes. Executive Chef James Bailey highlights California’s bounty through knockout large format dishes like whole plate short rib and smoked bo ssäm to a constantly changing roster of bings & dips.

8. Camélia

4.6

Exceptional(494)

$$$$

• French / Japanese • Arts District

Booked 49 times today

A French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. From July 23 to July 26, we’ll be hosting a multi-night experience exclusively for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers. Book now: https://www.opentable.com/r/camelia-la/sapphire-summer-reservedReservations are always recommended, but we are often able to accommodate walk-ins as well. While we love dogs, we can only accept trained service animals (not emotional support animals) both in our dining room as well as on our outdoor patio. We appreciate your understanding.

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9. Eigikutei Omakase Sushi & Shabu-Shabu Kaiseki

4.7

Exceptional(166)

$$$$

• Japanese • Little Tokyo

Booked 14 times today

Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake. Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.

10. Dama

4.7

Exceptional(48)

$$$$

• Latin / Spanish • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

Los Angeles Energy. Latin-Inspired Soul. DAMA is the Downtown LA restaurant that turned a former Pacific Banana Co. warehouse in the Fashion District into one of the most transportive dining rooms in the city. Step inside and the room opens into a deco-tropical setting, lush greenery, wicker fans overhead, colorful tile underfoot, and an open-air patio that makes the whole night feel lighter. This is where Downtown LA dinners feel worth dressing up for.The kitchen is led by Chef Antonia Lofaso, and the menu leans pan-Latin, built for sharing and layered with the kind of citrus, heat, and depth that keeps the table ordering one more plate. Shared dishes arrive generously and are meant to move. Empanadas packed with seasoned beef, elote charred right, ceviche bright with lime and chili, crispy squid that earns its crunch, and a dry-aged ribeye that anchors the heavier end of the table. Build-your-own tacos let you decide the direction.

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JamesGold
Los Angeles •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Manuela always delivers. One of the best in the city.
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Manuela$$$$• Californian• Downtown
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4.6
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Marc
Los Angeles •19 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food is inventive and beautifully prepared. Proteins were masterfully cooked and flavors were imaginative. The service is friendly, attentive, and very thorough (maybe a bit fawning). Our waiter was well informed and helpful.
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San Laurel$$$$• Spanish• Downtown
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4.7
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Windy
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everyone was super nice. It was a very warm greeting Wright from the Door. The waiter was wonderful. The food was fantastic. Thank you.
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Redbird - Los Angeles$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Cairo
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always a great experience. Great food, service, and crowd
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Perch LA$$$$• French American• Downtown
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4.5
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Dwyane
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
From the friendly greeting by name-warm and inviting atmosphere-beautiful restaurant with snug seating-wonderful and attentive service-and most important-delicious food-for me especially the liver and onions-it will be a regular go to for us from now own on date nights and most definitely with friends and family. The one thing that felt out of sync- was the abruptness of the restrooms which gave a much different vibe-bright and colors did not flow-from the rest of the experience.
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The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles$$$$• Italian• Downtown
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4.7

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