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Created by Becca Arneson • Updated On: May 9, 2016
Bäco Mercat is one of el lay..

1. Bäco Mercat

408 S Main St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Los Angeles · 146 tips and reviews
Red Lion Tavern is one of el lay..

2. Red Lion Tavern

8.9
2366 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Silver Lake · 140 tips and reviews
L & E Oyster Bar is one of el lay..

3. L & E Oyster Bar

8.7
1637 Silver Lake Blvd (Effie St.), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Silver Lake · 43 tips and reviews
Stout Burgers & Beers is one of el lay..

4. Stout Burgers & Beers

8.9
1544 N Cahuenga Blvd (at Selma Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Central Hollywood · 197 tips and reviews
Salt's Cure is one of el lay..

5. Salt's Cure

8.2
1155 N Highland Ave (at Lexington Ave), West Hollywood, CA
American Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews
Perch is one of el lay..

6. Perch

9.0
448 S Hill St (13th Floor), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 240 tips and reviews
Bottega Louie is one of el lay..

7. Bottega Louie

9.1
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 782 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Located in a historic building in downtown L.A., it features a European design & serves gourmet food. Try the arugula salad, portobello fries, eggplant Parmesan & the Napoli pizza. Read more.

Towne Food & Drink is one of el lay..

8. Towne Food & Drink

705 W 9th St (Flower St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · South Park · 9 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of el lay..

9. Umami Burger

852 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · South Park · 99 tips and reviews
Palihouse Courtyard Brasserie is one of el lay..

10. Palihouse Courtyard Brasserie

7.5
8465 Holloway Dr (West Hollywood), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Son of a Gun is one of el lay..

11. Son of a Gun

8.5
8370 W 3rd St (at S Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mid-City West · 162 tips and reviews
Sunny Spot is one of el lay..

12. Sunny Spot

822 Washington Blvd (Abbot Kinney Blvd), Marina del Rey, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews
Hotel Erwin Venice Beach is one of el lay..

13. Hotel Erwin Venice Beach

8.6
1697 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA
Hotel · 69 tips and reviews
Mucho Ultima is one of el lay..

14. Mucho Ultima

903 Manhattan Ave (9th), Manhattan Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 34 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Mucho Ultima’s more wallet-friendly Happy Hour menu also satisfies with carnitas sliders and fire-roasted corn. Read more.

The Strand House is one of el lay..

15. The Strand House

8.8
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd (at Ocean Dr), Manhattan Beach, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 82 tips and reviews
ink. is one of el lay..

16. ink.

8360 Melrose Ave (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 186 tips and reviews
Cliff's Edge is one of el lay..

17. Cliff's Edge

3626 W Sunset Blvd (at Edgecliffe Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Silver Lake · 97 tips and reviews
Cafe Stella is one of el lay..

18. Cafe Stella

8.6
3932 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Silver Lake · 67 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Find us feasting on quality French bistro fare on the intimate courtyard. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but a trip isn’t complete without a helping of pommes frites with truffle oil Read more.

Messhall Kitchen is one of el lay..

19. Messhall Kitchen

8.4
4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Los Feliz · 79 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: what we’ve tried definitely hit the spot: the corn fritters, shrimp cakes, the Texan smoked brisket, braised short ribs and burger -- especially with a few beers on a warm L.A. night. Read more.

Skylight Books is one of el lay..

20. Skylight Books

9.1
1818 N Vermont Ave (at Franklin Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · Los Feliz · 54 tips and reviews
Saint Felix Hollywood is one of el lay..

21. Saint Felix Hollywood

8.0
1602 N Cahuenga Blvd (Selma), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Central Hollywood · 48 tips and reviews
Groundwork Coffee Co. is one of el lay..

22. Groundwork Coffee Co.

7.8
1501 N Cahuenga Blvd (at Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Central Hollywood · 81 tips and reviews
Wurstküche is one of el lay..

23. Wurstküche

9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews
The Little Door is one of el lay..

24. The Little Door

8.9
8164 W 3rd St (Crescent Heights), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Mid-City West · 50 tips and reviews
Best Fish Taco in Ensenada is one of el lay..

25. Best Fish Taco in Ensenada

7.4
1650 Hillhurst Ave (at Camero Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Los Feliz · 82 tips and reviews
Fred 62 is one of el lay..

26. Fred 62

7.9
1850 N Vermont Ave (at Russell Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Los Feliz · 205 tips and reviews
Home Restaurant is one of el lay..

27. Home Restaurant

8.4
1760 Hillhurst Ave (at Kingswell Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · Los Feliz · 137 tips and reviews
Little Dom's is one of el lay..

28. Little Dom's

8.8
2128 Hillhurst Ave (at Avocado St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Los Feliz · 176 tips and reviews
Figaro Bistrot is one of el lay..

29. Figaro Bistrot

8.1
1802 N Vermont Ave (at Melbourne), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Los Feliz · 92 tips and reviews
Gingergrass is one of el lay..

30. Gingergrass

8.0
2396 Glendale Blvd (at Brier Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Silver Lake · 60 tips and reviews
Malo is one of el lay..

31. Malo

4326 W Sunset Blvd (at Fountain Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews
Zankou Chicken is one of el lay..

32. Zankou Chicken

7.8
5065 W Sunset Blvd (at Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Little Armenia · 44 tips and reviews
Sepan Chicken is one of el lay..

33. Sepan Chicken

6.9
3324 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Atwater Village · 10 tips and reviews
Lucifers Pizza is one of el lay..

34. Lucifers Pizza

7.1
1958 Hillhurst Ave (at Clarissa Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Los Feliz · 33 tips and reviews
The Palace is one of el lay..

35. The Palace

2112 Hillhurst Ave (at Avocado St), Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Los Feliz · 20 tips and reviews
Mexico City is one of el lay..

36. Mexico City

2121 Hillhurst Ave (at Avocado St.), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Los Feliz · 33 tips and reviews
Leela Thai is one of el lay..

37. Leela Thai

7.6
1737 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Silver Lake · 18 tips and reviews
Sushi Gen is one of el lay..

38. Sushi Gen

8.9
422 E 2nd St (btw Central & Alameda St.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 106 tips and reviews
Providence is one of el lay..

39. Providence

8.8
5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 94 tips and reviews
Jitlada Thai Restaurant is one of el lay..

40. Jitlada Thai Restaurant

8.9
5233 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Little Armenia · 132 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea is one of el lay..

41. Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

8.7
3922 W Sunset Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Silver Lake · 239 tips and reviews
Forage is one of el lay..

42. Forage

3823 W Sunset Blvd (at Hyperion Ave), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Silver Lake · 66 tips and reviews
Mohawk General Store is one of el lay..

43. Mohawk General Store

8.0
4011 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Miscellaneous Store · Silver Lake · 9 tips and reviews
Yolk is one of el lay..

44. Yolk

1626 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Design Studio · Silver Lake · 12 tips and reviews
Spice Station is one of el lay..

45. Spice Station

3819 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Hyperion & Lucile Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Food and Beverage Retail · Silver Lake · 14 tips and reviews
Broome St. General Store is one of el lay..

46. Broome St. General Store

9.1
2912 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Gourmet Store · Silver Lake · 25 tips and reviews
McCall's Meat & Fish Company is one of el lay..

47. McCall's Meat & Fish Company

8.7
3141 Glendale Blvd (at Ambrose Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Butcher · Central Atwater · 12 tips and reviews
The Barai is one of el lay..

48. The Barai

7.0
2316 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Massage Clinic · Silver Lake · 6 tips and reviews
OK is one of el lay..

49. OK

1716 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Furniture and Home Store · Silver Lake · 1 tip
Lake is one of el lay..

50. Lake

1618 1/2 Silver Lake Blvd (btwn Effie St & Berkeley Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Boutique · Silver Lake · 3 tips and reviews
Steven Alan Outpost - Los Feliz is one of el lay..

51. Steven Alan Outpost - Los Feliz

1937 1/2 Hillhurst Ave (Franklin Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Boutique · Los Feliz · 3 tips and reviews
Lamill Coffee Boutique is one of el lay..

52. Lamill Coffee Boutique

8.4
1636 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Silver Lake · 158 tips and reviews
Bru Coffeebar is one of el lay..

53. Bru Coffeebar

7.5
1866 N Vermont Ave (at Franklin Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Los Feliz · 44 tips and reviews
Gjelina is one of el lay..

54. Gjelina

9.2
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 618 tips and reviews
Axe is one of el lay..

55. Axe

1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews
3 Square Café + Bakery is one of el lay..

56. 3 Square Café + Bakery

1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd (btw San Juan Ave. & Westminster Ave.), Venice, CA
Café · 101 tips and reviews
Principessa is one of el lay..

57. Principessa

7.0
1323 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Andalusia Ave), Venice, CA
Boutique · 3 tips and reviews
A-Frame is one of el lay..

58. A-Frame

12565 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Culver City, CA
New American Restaurant · Culver-West · 169 tips and reviews
JiRaffe is one of el lay..

59. JiRaffe

501 Santa Monica Blvd (at 5th St.), Santa Monica, CA
French Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Red Medicine is one of el lay..

60. Red Medicine

8400 Wilshire Blvd (at Gale Dr.), Beverly Hills, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of el lay..

61. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.8
1514 N Gower St (at Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 236 tips and reviews
ArcLight Cinemas is one of el lay..

62. ArcLight Cinemas

6360 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Ivar & Vine), Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · Central Hollywood · 298 tips and reviews
The 101 Coffee Shop is one of el lay..

63. The 101 Coffee Shop

6145 Franklin Ave (at Vista del Mar St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · 220 tips and reviews
OK Store is one of el lay..

64. OK Store

8.5
8303 W 3rd St (Sweetzer), Los Angeles, CA
Gift Store · Mid-City West · 8 tips and reviews
Cafe Gratitude is one of el lay..

65. Cafe Gratitude

8.8
639 N Larchmont Blvd (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Larchmont · 167 tips and reviews
Pete's Cafe & Bar is one of el lay..

66. Pete's Cafe & Bar

400 S Main St (at E 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Downtown Los Angeles · 112 tips and reviews
Patina Restaurant is one of el lay..

67. Patina Restaurant

141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Bunker Hill · 24 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The namesake eatery within Joachim Splichal's Patina Restaurant Group, come for meticulously prepared seasonal, modern French fine dining. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Bazaar by José Andrés is one of el lay..

68. The Bazaar by José Andrés

465 S LA Cienega Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mid-City West · 255 tips and reviews
The Tasting Kitchen is one of el lay..

69. The Tasting Kitchen

8.4
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 179 tips and reviews
Father's Office is one of el lay..

70. Father's Office

8.3
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 199 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Despite one too many rules, Sang Yoon's burger joint is straight-up killer, and serves a vast selection of craft beers. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

In-N-Out Burger is one of el lay..

71. In-N-Out Burger

9.0
13850 Francisquito Ave. (at Vineland Ave), Baldwin Park, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews
Lucques is one of el lay..

72. Lucques

8474 Melrose Ave (at Clinton St), Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

Vanity FairVanity Fair: The Mediterranean spot served Sir Ian McKellen shrimp salad and the hake.

Shareen Vintage is one of el lay..

73. Shareen Vintage

6.0
350 N Avenue 21, Los Angeles, CA
Clothing Store · Lincoln Heights · 7 tips and reviews
Pace Restaurant is one of el lay..

74. Pace Restaurant

8.5
2100 Laurel Canyon Blvd (at Kirkwood Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Italian Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews
Pho Cafe is one of el lay..

75. Pho Cafe

7.9
2841 W Sunset Blvd (at Silver Lake Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Silver Lake · 74 tips and reviews
Superba Snack Bar is one of el lay..

76. Superba Snack Bar

533 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews
The Parish is one of el lay..

77. The Parish

840 S Spring St (at 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Gallery Row · 34 tips and reviews
Alma is one of el lay..

78. Alma

952 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Fashion District · 31 tips and reviews
Black Hogg is one of el lay..

79. Black Hogg

2852 W Sunset Blvd (Silverlake Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Silver Lake · 42 tips and reviews
Cooks County is one of el lay..

80. Cooks County

8009 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Mid-City West · 41 tips and reviews
Little Flower Candy Company is one of el lay..

81. Little Flower Candy Company

8.8
1422-1424 Colorado Blvd (Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · 31 tips and reviews
Bar Amá is one of el lay..

82. Bar Amá

8.7
118 W 4th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Gallery Row · 109 tips and reviews
Proof Bakery is one of el lay..

83. Proof Bakery

9.2
3156 Glendale Blvd (at Madera Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · Atwater Village · 92 tips and reviews
Sqirl Kitchen is one of el lay..

84. Sqirl Kitchen

8.9
720 N Virgil Ave (at Marathon St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · East Hollywood · 203 tips and reviews
Hungry Cat is one of el lay..

85. Hungry Cat

1555 Vine St (at Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 80 tips and reviews
Church & State is one of el lay..

86. Church & State

1850 Industrial St Apt 100 (at Mateo St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Arts District · 92 tips and reviews
Giorgio Baldi is one of el lay..

87. Giorgio Baldi

8.7
114 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
Animal is one of el lay..

88. Animal

435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 232 tips and reviews
The Oinkster is one of el lay..

89. The Oinkster

8.7
2005 Colorado Blvd (at Shearin Ave), Eagle Rock, CA
American Restaurant · 188 tips and reviews
Spice Table is one of el lay..

90. Spice Table

114 S Central Ave (at E 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 59 tips and reviews
Akasha is one of el lay..

91. Akasha

8.1
9543 Culver Blvd (at Watseka Ave.), Culver City, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Culver City · 123 tips and reviews
Rustic Canyon is one of el lay..

92. Rustic Canyon

8.3
1119 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th Ct.), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Wilshire-Montana · 86 tips and reviews
Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery is one of el lay..

93. Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery

8.9
1014 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th Ct), Santa Monica, CA
Café · 266 tips and reviews
Barbrix is one of el lay..

94. Barbrix

8.5
2442 Hyperion Ave (at Tracy St), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Silver Lake · 56 tips and reviews
La Poubelle is one of el lay..

95. La Poubelle

8.0
5907 Franklin Ave (at Bronson Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews
Real Food Daily is one of el lay..

96. Real Food Daily

8.2
414 N La Cienega Blvd (at Oakwood), West Hollywood, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 95 tips and reviews
Din Tai Fung Dumpling House is one of el lay..

97. Din Tai Fung Dumpling House

1108 S Baldwin Ave (at Arcadia Ave), Arcadia, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · 233 tips and reviews
Shunji Japanese Cuisine is one of el lay..

98. Shunji Japanese Cuisine

8.3
3003 Ocean Park Blvd (at Bundy Dr), Santa Monica, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Men Oh Tokushima Ramen is one of el lay..

99. Men Oh Tokushima Ramen

8.5
457 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 37 tips and reviews
OB Bear is one of el lay..

100. OB Bear

3002 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · MacArthur Park · 22 tips and reviews
Ikemen is one of el lay..

101. Ikemen

1655 N LA Brea Ave (at Hollywood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Noodle Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
The Hart + The Hunter is one of el lay..

102. The Hart + The Hunter

7950 Melrose Ave (at N Hayworth Ave), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 82 tips and reviews
Little Bear L.A. Restaurant is one of el lay..

103. Little Bear L.A. Restaurant

1855 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Arts District · 50 tips and reviews
Ondal 2 is one of el lay..

104. Ondal 2

4566 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · Mid City · 7 tips and reviews
Hinoki & The Bird is one of el lay..

105. Hinoki & The Bird

8.8
10 W Century Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Century City · 89 tips and reviews
Abigaile is one of el lay..

106. Abigaile

1301 Manhattan Ave (Pier Avenue), Hermosa Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews
Soot Bull Jeep is one of el lay..

107. Soot Bull Jeep

7.4
3136 W 8th St (Catalina), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 34 tips and reviews
Fortune Dumpling is one of el lay..

108. Fortune Dumpling

500 N Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
LittleFork is one of el lay..

109. LittleFork

1600 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 43 tips and reviews
Silverlake Juice And Tea is one of el lay..

110. Silverlake Juice And Tea

2813 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Juice Bar · Silver Lake · 11 tips and reviews
Wildcraft is one of el lay..

111. Wildcraft

9725 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Culver City · 51 tips and reviews