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Classic LA Restaurants

Classic LA Restaurants

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Created by Benjamin Garcia • Updated On: May 3, 2015

Just a list of classic LA standbys, hangouts, dives, and watering holes ranging from classy to dumps.

Philippe The Original is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

1. Philippe The Original

9.0
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews
Cole's is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

2. Cole's

8.9
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews
Musso & Frank Grill is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

3. Musso & Frank Grill

9.0
6667 Hollywood Blvd (at N Cherokee Ave), California
American Restaurant · Hollywood · 130 tips and reviews
Dan Tana's is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

4. Dan Tana's

8.9
9071 Santa Monica Blvd (at Doheny Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Cocktail Bar · 72 tips and reviews

EaterEater: As old school as it gets. It's all about regulars and not-cheap traditional Italian offerings. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Polo Lounge is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

5. Polo Lounge

9.1
9641 Sunset Blvd (at Beverly Hills Hotel), Beverly Hills, CA
Hotel Bar · 96 tips and reviews
Tam O'Shanter is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

6. Tam O'Shanter

9.1
2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · North Atwater · 87 tips and reviews
Pacific Dining Car is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

7. Pacific Dining Car

7.2
1310 W 6th St (at Witmer St), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · Westlake South · 47 tips and reviews
Formosa Cafe is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

8. Formosa Cafe

8.9
7156 Santa Monica Blvd (at Formosa Ave.), West Hollywood, CA
Lounge · 30 tips and reviews
El Cholo Restaurant is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

9. El Cholo Restaurant

8.5
1121 S Western Ave (at W 11th St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews
The Galley is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

10. The Galley

8.1
2442 Main St (btwn Mills & Hollister), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Ocean Park · 60 tips and reviews
Tom Bergin's is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

11. Tom Bergin's

8.1
840 S Fairfax Ave (at Barrows Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · Miracle Mile · 49 tips and reviews
Pink's Hot Dogs is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

12. Pink's Hot Dogs

8.6
709 N La Brea Ave (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Mid-City West · 381 tips and reviews
Lawry's The Prime Rib is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

13. Lawry's The Prime Rib

9.1
100 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · 92 tips and reviews
The Apple Pan is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

14. The Apple Pan

8.8
10801 W Pico Blvd (at Glendon Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Westside · 334 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A West LA institution: typical diner fare without typical diner taste. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

15. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Westlake South · 176 tips and reviews

EaterEater: LA's most famous old school deli, do not miss the pastrami sandwich! [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Canter's Delicatessen is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

16. Canter's Delicatessen

8.8
419 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Mid-City West · 246 tips and reviews
Taylor's Prime Steak House is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

17. Taylor's Prime Steak House

8.8
3361 W 8th St (S. Ardmore Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 46 tips and reviews
The Fountain Coffee Room is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

18. The Fountain Coffee Room

8.1
9641 Sunset Blvd (at The Beverly Hills Hotel), Beverly Hills, CA
Coffee Shop · 17 tips and reviews
Yamashiro Hollywood is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

19. Yamashiro Hollywood

8.6
1999 N Sycamore Ave (at Fitch Dr.), California
Sushi Restaurant · Hollywood · 115 tips and reviews
Dominick's is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

20. Dominick's

8715 Beverly Blvd (N San Vicente Blvd.), West Hollywood, CA
Italian Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

21. The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge

8.8
1760 N Vermont Ave (btwn Melbourne Ave. & Kingswell Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · Los Feliz · 59 tips and reviews
Du-par's is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

22. Du-par's

8.4
6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Mid-City West · 84 tips and reviews
The Original Pantry is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

23. The Original Pantry

8.0
877 S Figueroa St (at W 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · South Park · 242 tips and reviews
Casa Vega is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

24. Casa Vega

7.9
13301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews
Tito's Tacos is one of Classic LA Restaurants.

25. Tito's Tacos

8.1
11222 Washington Pl (at Sepulveda Blvd), Culver City, CA
Taco Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 258 tips and reviews