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1. Bestia
4.7
Exceptional(9245)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 138 times today
Incredible, outstanding food, incredibly chill and friendly service, everything you could possibly want in a restaurant for any occasion. Bring on a date, with friends and family, this is my new go to spot.
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2. Girl & the Goat L.A.
4.7
Exceptional(4889)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 77 times today
Quite simply my favorite restaurant in the world. I’m from Costa Rica, and every single time I travel to Los Angeles or Chicago, making a stop here is an absolute must and I go as many times as I possibly can. Excellent service, excellent food, excellent ambiance. Thank you for being so memorable. See you soon! 🫶🏽
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3. Perch LA
4.5
Awesome(12605)
$$$$
• French American • Downtown
Booked 244 times today
What a memorable night for my birthday. From the beautiful view to the superb service and the impeccable food, I could not be happier that I chose Perch for my birthday celebration. Thank you
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4. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles
4.6
Exceptional(5053)
$$$$
• Asian • Hollywood
Booked 144 times today
What a beautiful restaurant. Just astoundingly gorgeous. I can't believe I hadn't been here sooner. The music was a little loud (but great music), as we were sitting right under a speaker, but you might enjoy that! The food was just exceptional. The service was exceptional, and the prices seemed really reasonable. Had the most remarkable margarita I think I've ever had in my life. Highly recommend this place.
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5. JOEY DTLA
4.6
Exceptional(798)
$$$$
• American • Downtown
Booked 115 times today
Jacee was incredible. She was the manager but really made sure I had a great time. Joey never disappoints!
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6. Cara Cara at Downtown LA Proper
4.6
Exceptional(1964)
$$$$
• Unspecified • Downtown
Booked 147 times today
Excellent service, ambiance, and every dish was amazing!
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7. Mrs. Fish
4.4
Awesome(2123)
$$$$
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 67 times today
Staff and greeters were all amazing! They did lead us to go check the perch roof top bar before the restaurant opened and we’re just overall helpful and excellent! Would recommend coming as it’s not just a nice restaurant it has really good food!
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8. Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3584)
$$$$
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 34 times today
Party of two promptly seated. We chose to sit indoors as the dining room was less crowded than the outdoors patio. Service was prompt. We ordered a few different rolls and small plates. Ordered a nice bottle of Sake. All in, a great time for a tourist couple seeking a great dinner. Eats & drinks + tip was $190.
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9. The Factory Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(3818)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 33 times today
i came here for a birthday/anniversary celebration with my boyfriend and since we looked like a bunch of kids, i was ready to get ignored the whole night like we always do but it was the exact opposite. our server JC was amazing and even the freaking manager or owner was checking up on us frequently too. we always get treated like a couple of bums from other fine dining restaurants but we didnt here so thank you 🥹 this was my second time here and the food always hits, the pesto pasta was sooo good, its the kind of food that you daydream about 🤤 i tipped $26 on a $114 bill but i found out that wasnt even 25% so i felt really bad but ill be back again so ill make up for it, thank you !
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10. Fixins Soul Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(5238)
$$$$
• Soul food • Downtown
Booked 67 times today
Brunch was delicious! The pancakes are some of the best I’ve had!

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  • Seoyeon
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 18, 2026
    Everything was amazing I was just sad to give them a small amount of tip since I had a limit budget to pay from business trip. They have the best Korean barbeque and it was even better than food I had in Korea
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    Daedo Sikdang$$$$• Steak• Koreatown
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    4.5
  • steveGold
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 18, 2026
    Outstanding service, excellent food, great attention to food, allergies
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    Tsuri$$$$• Sushi• West Hollywood
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    4.9
  • Eleanor
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 26, 2026
    Beautifully served and delicious. We were closer to the lunch time and wanted the chile rellenos we’d had before but were not on the brunch menu. Our waiter assured us we could have them anyway and had them made for us. Warm soft tortillas, perfect beans and divine margaritas. We’ll be back!
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    Casa Chida$$$$• Mexican• Silver Lake
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    4.3
  • AriannaGold
    Cancun / Riviera Maya •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 13, 2026
    Such good food and amazing hostess and waiter. Would love to come again
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    Meyers Manx Cafe$$$$• American• Mid-Wilshire
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    4.5
  • StefanieGold
    Dallas - Fort Worth •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 22, 2026
    🚨🔔‼️🤭OMG!🤩🤭😍 Read My Last Review! MANIFESTATION IS REAL! Food Phenomenal and those Jalapeño Margaritas Lowkey the Vibe. The Staff absolutely Fabulous and Beautiful Souls too! Anyways, We open the door to leave the Cantina and look who looks right into my eyes..entering his establishment….the one.. the only…………..Mr. Danny Trejo! Talk about a genuinely kind and down to earth Man. We are so honored to have met this Amazing Hollywood Legend! 🤩🫶🏾🥰
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    Trejo's Cantina$$$$• Contemporary Mexican• Hollywood
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