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Where To Have A Unique Dining Experience In LA
Head to these LA restaurants for a time you’ll actually remember.
Where To Have Dinner When Your Family Visits LA
19 spots perfect for your mom, dad, sister, brother, estranged aunt, older cousin, and family friend who’s not technically blood-related.
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Stella
Stella is a pricey, extravagant Italian restaurant in West Hollywood where the one-of-a-kind cooking validates the high prices.
Endless Color
Endless Color is a fun pizza place and record store in Topanga that wouldn't feel out of place in Echo Park.
Tacos Por Vida
Tacos Por Vida is a curbside taco operation in West LA by the Kogi people. Expect long lines and tacos that don't justify the wait yet.
Layla
Layla is a hotel restaurant in Santa Monica with Jordanian food that's just as appealing as the waterfront views.
Perilla
In Chinatown, Perilla stands out for serving great banchan in the sunshine. This outdoor Korean restaurant should be your go-to for a long lunch.
The Brothers Sushi
The Brothers Sushi in Woodland Hills is a tiny Japanese restaurants serving one of the best chirashi bowls in the city.
Where To Have A Unique Dining Experience In LA
Head to these LA restaurants for a time you’ll actually remember.
The Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills
Afternoon tea at The Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills is about as opulent as it gets.
Sushi Kisen
Sushi Kisen is an Edomae omakase spot in Arcadia that delivers a lot of value for its price
Sushi Kaneyoshi
Sushi Kaneyoshi is a high-end sushi bar hidden in the basement of an office building in Little Tokyo,
14 Restaurants To Take Tourists That Won’t Make You Hate Yourself
Not all touristy LA restaurants are terrible.
Two Guys Plaza
Two Guys Plaza in Koreatown is a cluster of Central American food vendors, including some excellent Salvadoran pupusas.
Mariscos Jalisco
This Eastside seafood truck is home to one of the best tacos you’ll find in the city.
Le Great Outdoor
Le Great Outdoor is a completely outdoor restaurant in Santa Monica that feels like a backyard barbecue.
Loreto
In a city with a limited number of splurge-y, upscale Mexican restaurants, Loreto in Frogtown is one of the best.
The Bar At Hotel Bel-Air
The Bar at Hotel Bel-Air is where you go to drink martinis and pretend you're the richest person in the world.
Bavel
Bavel is still one of LA’s most exciting restaurants, and this Middle Eastern spot in the Arts District will have you planning a return visit immediately.