Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Los Angeles

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Spago - Beverly Hills

4.9

4.9 (5806)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

Spago Beverly Hills, Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant, is a culinary oasis in the heart of Beverly Hills. This elegant venue offers a unique blend of California cuisine and global influences, creating an unforgettable dining experience. The menu showcases Chef Puck's innovative spirit, featuring seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Signature dishes like the Smoked Salmon Pizza and Grilled Veal Chop highlight culinary artistry, while an extensive wine list complements the offerings with classic and contemporary selections. Spago's sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere includes floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light. The outdoor patio, adorned with lush greenery and twinkling lights, provides a romantic setting for al fresco dining. Exceptional service is a hallmark of Spago, with attentive and knowledgeable staff ensuring every guest feels valued. More than just a meal, Spago is a destination for those seeking a remarkable culinary journey.

Top review

MadisonVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Spagos is always perfect. From beginning to end. The service is great. Food is always perfect. Everything well thought out

Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Beverly Hills

5.0

5 (346)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

Laid-back luxe. Enjoy upscale contemporary cuisine in our newly remodeled Mariposa®. Experience the magnificence of LED lumen technology in art panels from the Neiman Marcus permanent collection while sipping a cocktail or glass of wine. Delight in a favorite menu selection or try an exciting, seasonal creation from our daily specials menu. Whichever you choose, you'll experience delectable food with exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Looking to host an event? We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

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shereeVIP

Dined on Mar 21, 2025

My kids love it. Has best complimentary pop overs and chicken stock.

1913 Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (87)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Duarte

About the restaurant

1913 Restaurant & Bar is a celebration of fresh, thoughtful, and nourishing cuisine. Named for the founding year of City of Hope, 1913 is committed to sustainability and wellness, offering vibrant, flavor-forward dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Executive Chef Christian Eggerling and his team craft menus that make healthy eating both exciting and indulgent.
From wild-caught seafood and garden-harvested vegetables to hormone-free meats and decadent desserts, every plate is prepared with care. A curated wine list and craft cocktails complete the experience, whether dining in our elegant restaurant or on the scenic patio.
Rooted in the mission of Nourishing Hope, 1913 welcomes all who appreciate clean, scratch-made food that feeds the body and uplifts the soul. Whether you're a local, a visitor, or part of our community, our promise remains the same—delicious, responsibly sourced food served with heart.

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Jaimie

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Not only was the menu delightful, and the food delicious, but the service was really something that stood out to us. The highest level of service I have experienced anywhere. All of it combined makes us want to return frequently!

Here's Looking At You

4.8

4.8 (948)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Koreatown

About the restaurant

We are an eclectic Los Angeles restaurant, located in Koreatown, heralded for its creativity and genre-defying cuisine. Their first restaurant together, owners Lien Ta and Chef Jonathan Whitener opened Here's Looking At You in 2016. Named a "Restaurant of the Year" by Food & Wine Magazine and one of Eater National's "38 Most Essential Restaurants," HLAY was also the subject of author Patric Kuh's "Becoming a Restaurateur." After four magical years as a small independent restaurant, COVID-19 would force its forever closure. But 17 months later, fate would have it that the community would come together to help resurrect this very special restaurant. Thanks to you, Here's Looking At You is back.

In 2022, it was included in NY Times list "50 Best Restaurants in America." In 2024, it was ranked #15 in LA Times list "101 Best Restaurants in LA."

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erin

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Delicious and unique. Coolest way to eat broccoli

Cafe Pacific at Trump National Golf Club

4.8

4.8 (1307)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates

About the restaurant

Experience five-star service and exceptional cuisine at Trump National Golf Club, Los Angeles
Highly-regarded among locals in Southern California, Trump National offers upscale and casual dining facilities with breathtaking ocean views, scenic outdoor dining, exceptional wine lists and a relaxing ambiance. Open to the public for lunch, dinner and in-between, Trump National provides the perfect setting for a casual group gathering or beautiful evening out on the California coast.

Enjoy our indoor and outdoor culinary offerings Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm. We look forward to seeing you for lunch, dinner and happy hour. Reservations are highly recommended.

Our High Tea is only offered Three days a week (Wed, Thurs,and Fri) from 2:00pm - 3:00pm, we do need 48 hour Advanced notice before the day of your Reservation. Please call and Book your reservation with our Hostess. (310)303-3260

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CaroVIP

Dined on Mar 24, 2025

Absolutely delicious food and delightful waiter! The poor guy had to manage every table in the large beautiful dining room on his own! Our meal took three hours with the short staff- definitely needed more waiters.

The Mulholland

4.8

4.8 (273)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Calabasas

About the restaurant

The Mulholland. A new neighborhood restaurant at the end of its famed namesake Drive. We are local family-owned and rooted in two generations of hospitality expertise. At The Mulholland, we're all about taking a thoughtful approach to New American cuisine in an environment created for memorable experiences around every plate and glass. Our creative menu crafted by Culinary Director Chef Chris Flint (Eleven Madison Park, NoMad) and Chef de Cuisine Michele Carter (Barbara Lynch Collective) infuses energy into crave-worthy dishes that are artfully crafted with seasonal, local and organic ingredients. With a beverage program to match this ethos, our cocktails are playful spins on the classics and our vibrant wine list is largely organic and off the beaten path. We believe in cultivating community by providing a gathering spot where friends and families can share delicious food and drinks in our dining room and al fresco on the fireplace patio. Call again!

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OliviaVIP

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

The focaccia appetizer was fabulous. The Japanese sweet potato was exceptional. The salmon was the most tender that I have ever had in a restaurant. The scallops were also delicious. The hamburger was OK. The cocktails were very interesting and tasty. Overall, a great experience and we will be back.

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4.8

4.8 (3841)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Culver City

About the restaurant

AKASHA restaurant/bar/cafe features New American cuisine offering comfort food with big flavors and sustainable ingredients, for carnivores and herbivores alike. Chef/Caterer Akasha Richmond brings visionary cuisine to her own neighborhood eatery located in the historic Hull Building in downtown Culver City. Keeping the principles of sustainability in mind, the building's original steel, wood, concrete and brick arches were restored while the design materials pair with a seventies modernity to exude an inviting and lively atmosphere. The artisan bakery has both sweet and savory selections, as well as locally roasted direct trade coffee. The 20-seat bar highlights fresh juice cocktails, organic and premium spirits, beer and wine. The entire menu is available for catering or to go.

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marci

Dined on Mar 28, 2025

Creative menu, nice ambience, amazing service and excellent food. Plus vegetarian friendly.

The Roof Garden at The Peninsula Beverly Hills

4.7

4.7 (840)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

The Roof Garden is a lush, skylit escape atop one of Beverly Hills' most prestigious addresses. The menu features a fusion of California classics with delightful flavors from around the globe. Our culinary team incorporates fresh, hyper-local ingredients into dishes highlighted by herbs and vegetables grown in the hotel’s garden.

Accented by its iconic yellow and white striped umbrellas, and a favorite among area residents and hotel guests alike, the rooftop bar offers a curated selection of wine, champagne, and imported beer, plus a collection of handcrafted signature cocktails.

Whether you are seeking a casual dining experience bathed in California sunshine, or a cozy night with a cocktail under star-filled skies, our refined rooftop is your year-round retreat.

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DavidVIP

Dined on Mar 27, 2025

Overall good experience. Service was good and unrushed as was the food.

Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

4.7 (4190)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders.

Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!

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celesteVIP

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Food and service was amazing! I would definitely come back.

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4.5

4.5 (93)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Monrovia

About the restaurant

The State restaurant is a casual & comfortable dining experience you can enjoy your favorite foods, small batch whiskeys, craft cocktails & beers with friends & family. The joint venture began with Southern California natives that pooled their collective life savings and began work on their dream concept: The name pays homage to the restaurant’s first location on State Street in historic downtown Redlands.

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Jinae

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

Throughout could have been better. Timing of food was perfect but service was delayed. Understood it was a peak day but it was not busy. Tables were held for no shows and people were turned away.

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