The 10 Best Californian Restaurants in Los Angeles, California

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Good food and drinks for a good price close to LAX. Newly opened with a nice atmosphere and outdoor seating. Staff is also quite friendly.

Really unique new place. Not only the food but the drinks are really impressive too. Add a vegan dessert and it'd be flawless! Besides the hemp ofc - I recommend the lentils, brussels, and almond ricotta pizza. Can't wait to come back soon!

The limited brunch menu is perfect. From appetizers to desserts, everything tasted delicious and just at the right temperature. The food has been described as somewhere between “Spanish to Moorish and Corsican to Portuguese, featuring vegetable-driven market fare.” The decor and stately dining area lends well to a warm and inviting atmosphere. ———- BRANDADE + SOFT EGG cherry tomatoes, chermoula, garlic toast MARKET FISH chickpeas, peppers, broccoli, green olives, saffron aioli PISTACHIO FLAN local citrus, pomegranate, crème fraîche See less

Off Vine is a cool place to have some wonderful and delicious food. All kinds of interesting offerings. All made fresh to order with natural ingredients. There are a number of souffle items on the menu that are very good. It's all good. The staff is attentive. The Owner greets everyone, and makes sure you're good with the service and the food. The drinks are good. I was there for brunch.

Some of the best Ramen I have ever eaten. I felt so awake and just good after I left. Really hard to explain, but totally positive. Friendly staff that let me practice my limited Japanese. Definitely bringing my family, and I highly recommend it to my friends. I didn’t have to wait, but it would be worth it.😁😁😁

Friendly and quick service. Clean place with about bar stools to eat at. I tried the fried chicken sandwich. Chicken is perfectly cooked and crispy without being greasy. The bun is super soft and the veggies are fresh. I'm not a spicy food person, but I was able to handle the fresh jalapenos in the sandwich. The salads come with a generous portion of protein.

This is a fantastic spot to kick back with a quality beer and satisfying dish. I love the selection on tap. The service is great- greeted upon walking in, got a beer right away. Cozy atmosphere. Would come back again.

It was at this time that Tony, the manager, spoke to me very kindly and made an exception for me and allowed me to order food. I was very grateful for Brenda and Tony's hospitality.. And the food hadn't even come out yet.

The food is a given .... its delicious, but what makes is great is not just the food, but also the treatment.The staff and management make you feel comfortable and at home from the moment you arrive until you leave Kudos to the owner and management for running a tight ship.Well done and highly recommended place!!!!

Spartina is a fantastic Italian Restaurant "hidden" right on Melrose. We came here for Valentine's Dinner where they featured a prixe fixe menu. First we had starters which had some surprises. The Gigante Beans, which were literally just big beans, were surprisingly good. They had lemon herb flavor. The Arancini was fine, too dry I think, but the "Spaghetti Pie", which was just a glob of spaghetti, was great! The marinara sauce had lots of flavor. Next we had the Lobster Capaletti and Grilled Avocado with Baja shrimp. Both were very good. Up next were the mains. We had the skirt steak and short rib stuffed tortellini. The tortellini was ok, I don't think the short rib flavor came through enough the tortellini is self and brown butter sauce was very tasty. The star of the night though was the skirt steak. Everything on that plate was awesome. Meat was cooked perfectly and had great flavor that went well with the chimichurri. The brussel sprouts and roasted potatos were so good. Finally for desert, we had bread pudding and the signature walnut pie. Both were very very good. The service and ambiance were also top notch. The patio area was very nice and our server helped us choose all the dishes. Definitely want to come back soon and try several more dishes from their normal menu. We for sure adding Spartina to our Italian short list.

Loved the experience with lots of thanks and appreciations. We 2 girls arrived in LA with luggage and they helped take care of it so we can go for a walk before the restaurant opens. We met a colleague and shared the signature dishes we were interested. They look and taste great!! Service is very patient and friendly. And thanks again for the celebration cake and candles. Super sweet. Lots of recommendations!!!

Great place to satiate your carb demand. Perfect ambience and service, and taste that matches price and the ambience. It's in four seasons. No more comments are needed. The hotel does not have parking spots for those who don't stay in the hotel, but there are plenty of free street parkings nearby.

This place is a little intimidating to say the least. But holy sheet, its so nice. Everyone including the host and servers were incredibly humble and kind. The person sitting at the concierge desk was a bit stuck up. No problem, not the restaurants fault. Go for the cheese board to start off the night. You can never say no to some good cheese. Or... was that at the hotel bar??? Whatever. Just go here for the ambiance! And there bathroom is nicer than my room! The lotion smelled so good I even took a picture of it!!!

I went here for brunch with my boyfriend. The restaurant was relatively small but very cozy and cute. The owner welcomes customers. All the foods price was reasonable, and the taste was fantastic! *You can do street parking.

Unforgettable experience and delicious food. We got seated earlier than our reservation time which was pleasantly unexpected. The calamari was fresh and crispy, the dragon roll was classic, but the spicy prawn noodles stole the show. The cocktails were great, although I can’t remember for the life of me what they were called. Our waitress was amazing! She was attentive, extremely helpful with good suggestions, and even gave us a small cheesecake and parfait as a birthday treat. She was 5-stars all around. The views are incredible. The restaurant overlooks a hill, and it’s themed to a traditional Japanese style. Parking for us was valet, so I can’t speak for self-parking. Great restaurant, and I would return again.

A.O.C is a cute wine bar serving market focused small plates that highlight the fresh flavors of each season. The wine list is extensive and the cocktails are all unique with a twist. This was the perfect setting for a girls night as we got to try a variety of menu items paired with our delicious cocktails. @eatswithedith on Instagram for more detailed reviews! 🍽Ordered: 1. The farmer’s plate - roasted vegetables, hummus, burrata & grilled toast: / I could taste how fresh the grilled veggies were and the toast was so great with the different dipping options. The burrata was super fresh and light while the hummus was dense and flavorful. 2. Focaccia with grilled white trumpet mushrooms, asiago, taleggio & sherry: 9/ This dish was decadent and pungent. The mushrooms had an overpowering fragrance and added an earthy taste to the strong cheese. 3. Grilled sea bream, coconut rice, spicy greens, cashews & kumquat sambal: / This was one of the highlights of the night! The spicy marinade was so delicious and the coconut rice gave this dish a nice balance of sweetness. 4. Clams, sherry, green garlic & toast: /! All I can say is.. I could eat pieces of toast with the amazing sauce that the clams were cooked in. This dish reminds me a lot of the clams dish at DAMA which I adore as well. 5. Weiser farm fingerlings, crème fraîche & chives: 6/ The texture of this dish threw me off as I like crispy potatoes a lot more than mashed. Also, the creme fraiche was a bit overpowering and overall the dish lacked flavor. 6. Chocolate torte - hazelnut praline, espresso cream & candied hazelnuts: 7/ This dessert had a strong chocolate flavor which I liked! 💰Price: $/person with 2 drinks

Amazing divey feel, great liquor selection, craft and regular beers. Let's talk about staff, Alyssa. Amazing, observant, savvy and attentive. The whole show. I would come back just to hang with her (no offense to Brian). I will be back! (But may call ahead to make sure she's on) lol.

It cannot be overestimated how good Botanica is. From the food itself, to the market selection in the tiny store at the front to the wine knowledge of the waiters and the excellent selection of wines from around the world to try by the glass or take home… this is my new favorite place to drink and dine in Los Angeles. The white bean hummus with spiced caramelized lamb and a poached egg is one of the best plates of food I have ever had. You can eat it without bread, as it comes, or order a side of their sourdough bread in slices as an accompaniment. Either way, it’s divine!! We visited during Re:Her when they had even more than normal wines made my women winemakers and every glass we tried was superb. We also took home two bottles. Arrive hungry and with a lot of room on your credit card to spend. It will be worth it!

Found them on ordering food app. They’re food was good. Ordered their bean and cheese Pupusas they were well worth it.

We needed a healthy, allergy friendly place to eat after visiting the California Science Center and I was excited to find Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails. Parking was a bit tricky because it’s on the edge of the USC campus. The space is bright and cute, with a small outdoor seating area. There is also a bigger outdoor seating area that does not belong to the restaurant right next to it. We ordered almost everything on their happy hour menu and a couple of their featured cocktail - a spicy mango margarita that was delicious. The food came out as it was prepared, most of it very quickly. Everything was fresh and delicious. The heart of palm ceviche was a favorite, and the Buffalo cauliflower was super yummy too. My daughter isn’t a huge fan of new flavors but she enjoyed everything she tried. Portions weren’t huge but we were satisfied and happy. Will definitely return again if we are in the area.