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Visiting LA

Visiting LA

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Created by Bill Couch • Updated On: October 4, 2023
Musso & Frank Grill is one of Visiting LA.

1. Musso & Frank Grill

9.0
6667 Hollywood Blvd (at N Cherokee Ave), California
American Restaurant · Hollywood · 131 tips and reviews
Woon is one of Visiting LA.

2. Woon

8.4
2920 W Temple St (N Reno St), Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Burgers Never Say Die is one of Visiting LA.

3. Burgers Never Say Die

8.6
2388A Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Silver Lake · 14 tips and reviews
The Magic Castle is one of Visiting LA.

4. The Magic Castle

8.8
7001 Franklin Ave (at Orange Dr), California
Performing Arts Venue · 161 tips and reviews
Maru Coffee is one of Visiting LA.

5. Maru Coffee

9.5
1019 S Santa Fe Ave (btwn Violet & Sacramento St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Los Angeles · 8 tips and reviews
Nightshade is one of Visiting LA.

6. Nightshade

923 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Arts District · 6 tips and reviews
BERLINS is one of Visiting LA.

7. BERLINS

8.2
8474 W 3rd St (La Cienega), Los Angeles, CA
Doner Restaurant · Mid-City West · 9 tips and reviews
The Stahl House (Case Study House #22) is one of Visiting LA.

8. The Stahl House (Case Study House #22)

1635 Woods Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Structure · West Los Angeles · 10 tips and reviews
Jeffrey Deitch is one of Visiting LA.

9. Jeffrey Deitch

8.7
925 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Central Hollywood · No tips or reviews
Virgil Normal is one of Visiting LA.

10. Virgil Normal

7.6
4157 Normal Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Boutique · East Hollywood · 12 tips and reviews
Bar Bandini is one of Visiting LA.

11. Bar Bandini

8.4
2150 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · East LA · 7 tips and reviews
Wiretap Brewing is one of Visiting LA.

12. Wiretap Brewing

7.0
341 B South Avenue 17 (Mozart Street), Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · Lincoln Heights · 4 tips and reviews
Old Lightning is one of Visiting LA.

13. Old Lightning

8.6
2905 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Venice · 7 tips and reviews
Rosaline is one of Visiting LA.

14. Rosaline

7.9
8479 Melrose Ave (La Cienega), West Hollywood, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
6th & La Brea is one of Visiting LA.

15. 6th & La Brea

600 S La Brea Ave (6th Street), Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews
Bavel is one of Visiting LA.

16. Bavel

9.3
500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Arts District · 42 tips and reviews
Tacos Tu Madre is one of Visiting LA.

17. Tacos Tu Madre

8.4
1945 1/2 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · Westside · 25 tips and reviews
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar is one of Visiting LA.

18. KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

9.3
421 S Main St (at Winston St), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 73 tips and reviews
Speranza is one of Visiting LA.

19. Speranza

8.1
2547 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Los Feliz · 35 tips and reviews
Mh Zh is one of Visiting LA.

20. Mh Zh

3536 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · Silver Lake · 20 tips and reviews
Soho House West Hollywood is one of Visiting LA.

21. Soho House West Hollywood

9.2
9200 Sunset Boulevard (at Cory Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Lounge · 156 tips and reviews
honey hi is one of Visiting LA.

22. honey hi

8.3
1620 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Café · East LA · 13 tips and reviews
Great White is one of Visiting LA.

23. Great White

9.2
1604 Pacific Ave (Winward Avenue), Venice, CA
Australian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Broken Spanish is one of Visiting LA.

24. Broken Spanish

1050 S. Flower St, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Park · 33 tips and reviews
Here's Looking At You is one of Visiting LA.

25. Here's Looking At You

9.0
3901 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 24 tips and reviews
Yamashiro Hollywood is one of Visiting LA.

26. Yamashiro Hollywood

8.6
1999 N Sycamore Ave (at Fitch Dr.), California
Sushi Restaurant · Hollywood · 115 tips and reviews
Chi Spacca is one of Visiting LA.

27. Chi Spacca

8.8
6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
Heath Ceramics is one of Visiting LA.

28. Heath Ceramics

8.9
7525 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Mid-City West · 6 tips and reviews
Silver Lake Ramen is one of Visiting LA.

29. Silver Lake Ramen

8.8
2927 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Silver Lake · 121 tips and reviews
Little Sister is one of Visiting LA.

30. Little Sister

8.3
523 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Financial District · 56 tips and reviews
Petit Trois is one of Visiting LA.

31. Petit Trois

8.8
716 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews
Superba Food + Bread is one of Visiting LA.

32. Superba Food + Bread

9.3
1900 Lincoln Blvd (at Marco Pl), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews
Freehand Los Angeles is one of Visiting LA.

33. Freehand Los Angeles

8.8
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · South Park · 16 tips and reviews
A.O.C. is one of Visiting LA.

34. A.O.C.

8.9
8700 W 3rd St (at S Hamel Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews
Eightfold Coffee is one of Visiting LA.

35. Eightfold Coffee

9.0
1294 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · East LA · 14 tips and reviews
Beauty & Essex is one of Visiting LA.

36. Beauty & Essex

8.0
1615 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · Central Hollywood · 20 tips and reviews
Kismet is one of Visiting LA.

37. Kismet

9.1
4648 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Hollywood · 70 tips and reviews
Sunnin Lebanese Cafe is one of Visiting LA.

38. Sunnin Lebanese Cafe

8.3
1776 Westwood Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Lebanese Restaurant · Westwood · 51 tips and reviews
Hatchet Hall is one of Visiting LA.

39. Hatchet Hall

9.2
12517 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
Otium is one of Visiting LA.

40. Otium

222 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Bunker Hill · 65 tips and reviews
Giorgio Baldi is one of Visiting LA.

41. Giorgio Baldi

8.6
114 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
Felix Trattoria is one of Visiting LA.

42. Felix Trattoria

9.2
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
Italian Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Lodge Bread Co is one of Visiting LA.

43. Lodge Bread Co

9.0
11918 W Washington Blvd (at Atlantic Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · Marina del Rey · 33 tips and reviews
Everson Royce Bar is one of Visiting LA.

44. Everson Royce Bar

9.1
1936 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Los Angeles · 44 tips and reviews
Sun Nong Dan is one of Visiting LA.

45. Sun Nong Dan

8.7
3470 W 6th St Ste 7 (S Alexandria Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 18 tips and reviews
Tacos Arizas is one of Visiting LA.

46. Tacos Arizas

8.0
1160 Logan St (at W Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · East LA · 23 tips and reviews
Little Damage is one of Visiting LA.

47. Little Damage

7.8
700 S Spring St (at W 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Gallery Row · 22 tips and reviews
Jon & Vinny's is one of Visiting LA.

48. Jon & Vinny's

9.2
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 104 tips and reviews

49. Savoy Restaurant

1418 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · Westlake South · No tips or reviews
The Apple Pan is one of Visiting LA.

50. The Apple Pan

8.8
10801 W Pico Blvd (at Glendon Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Westside · 334 tips and reviews
The Varnish is one of Visiting LA.

51. The Varnish

118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews
Cole's is one of Visiting LA.

52. Cole's

8.8
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews
Wurstküche is one of Visiting LA.

53. Wurstküche

9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews
Daikokuya is one of Visiting LA.

54. Daikokuya

8.2
327 E 1st St (btwn San Pedro St & Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 296 tips and reviews
Eveleigh is one of Visiting LA.

55. Eveleigh

8.9
8752 W Sunset Blvd (at Sherbourne Dr), West Hollywood, CA
American Restaurant · 163 tips and reviews
Caña Rum Bar is one of Visiting LA.

56. Caña Rum Bar

8.0
714 W Olympic Blvd (at Flower St), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · South Park · 45 tips and reviews

Buzz A.Buzz Andersen: Possibly my all-around favorite LA bar. It's a "club" so you have to pay a small fee to join before you can come in, but once you do you're a member for life. The rum drinks are all outstanding.

Tiki Ti is one of Visiting LA.

57. Tiki Ti

8.7
4427 W Sunset Blvd (at Virgil Pl.), Los Angeles, CA
Tiki Bar · Los Feliz · 105 tips and reviews

Buzz A.Buzz Andersen: One of the few surviving bars from LA's glorious Tiki past.

Seven Grand is one of Visiting LA.

58. Seven Grand

8.4
515 W 7th St (btwn Olive & Grand Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 176 tips and reviews

Buzz A.Buzz Andersen: Way too much of a stripey shirt scene on weekends, but can be a pleasant place to enjoy some fine whiskey cocktails on a weeknight.

A-Frame is one of Visiting LA.

59. A-Frame

12565 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Culver City, CA
New American Restaurant · Culver-West · 169 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Kogi Truck chef Roy Choi is a partner at this picnicky pan-Asian restaurant. Koreatown now has as many restaurants as Seoul—and as many valet stands as Beverly Hills. Read more.

Animal is one of Visiting LA.

60. Animal

435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 232 tips and reviews
Nickel Diner is one of Visiting LA.

61. Nickel Diner

524 S Main St (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Central City East · 180 tips and reviews

Buzz A.Buzz Andersen: Excellent hipster brunch spot. Good Mexican egg dishes and artisinal pop tarts.

Malo is one of Visiting LA.

62. Malo

4326 W Sunset Blvd (at Fountain Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

Buzz A.Buzz Andersen: Excellent higher end Mexican food and delicious margaritas. I love the beef tacos with pickles.

Din Tai Fung Dumpling House is one of Visiting LA.

63. Din Tai Fung Dumpling House

1108 S Baldwin Ave (at Arcadia Ave), Arcadia, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · 233 tips and reviews

HemangHemang: It's all about XLB! make sure to consume a lot!

The Tasting Kitchen is one of Visiting LA.

64. The Tasting Kitchen

8.4
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 179 tips and reviews
The Brig is one of Visiting LA.

65. The Brig

8.0
1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Palms Blvd), Venice, CA
Bar · 66 tips and reviews
The Pie Hole is one of Visiting LA.

66. The Pie Hole

714 Traction Ave (at Hewitt St), Los Angeles, CA
Pie Shop · Arts District · 200 tips and reviews
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery is one of Visiting LA.

67. Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

8.9
1517 Lincoln Blvd (btw Broadway & Colorado), Santa Monica, CA
Deli · West Los Angeles · 338 tips and reviews
Totoraku is one of Visiting LA.

68. Totoraku

7.0
10610 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Westside · 9 tips and reviews
No Vacancy is one of Visiting LA.

69. No Vacancy

9.2
1727 N Hudson Ave (at Hollywood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · 62 tips and reviews
Barnsdall Art Park is one of Visiting LA.

70. Barnsdall Art Park

9.1
4804 Hollywood Blvd (N. Vermont Avenue), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 49 tips and reviews
The Rose Venice is one of Visiting LA.

71. The Rose Venice

9.0
220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
American Restaurant · Los Angeles · 183 tips and reviews
Gjusta is one of Visiting LA.

72. Gjusta

9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Café · Venice · 266 tips and reviews
Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery is one of Visiting LA.

73. Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery

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

74. Matsuhisa

8.6
129 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews
The Bazaar by José Andrés is one of Visiting LA.

75. 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
Osteria Mozza is one of Visiting LA.

76. Osteria Mozza

8.9
6602 Melrose Ave (at Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 157 tips and reviews
Deus Ex Machina is one of Visiting LA.

77. Deus Ex Machina

9.0
1001 Venice Blvd (at Lincoln Blvd), Venice, CA
Café · 70 tips and reviews
Scopa Italian Roots is one of Visiting LA.

78. Scopa Italian Roots

9.1
2905 Washington Blvd (at Abbot Kinney Blvd), Marina del Rey, CA
Italian Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews
Wi Spa is one of Visiting LA.

79. Wi Spa

9.1
2700 Wilshire Blvd (at S Rampart Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Spa · MacArthur Park · 78 tips and reviews
Ramen Maruya is one of Visiting LA.

80. Ramen Maruya

5.9
104 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 20 tips and reviews
Dinosaur Coffee is one of Visiting LA.

81. Dinosaur Coffee

8.8
4334 W Sunset Blvd (at Fountain Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · 42 tips and reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters is one of Visiting LA.

82. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.0
833 S Spring St (at W 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · South Park · 87 tips and reviews
Verve Coffee is one of Visiting LA.

83. Verve Coffee

9.3
8051 W 3rd St (at S Laurel Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Mid-City West · 31 tips and reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters is one of Visiting LA.

84. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.4
8925 Melrose Ave (at N Altmont Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Coffee Shop · 86 tips and reviews
The LINE LA is one of Visiting LA.

85. The LINE LA

8.4
3515 Wilshire Blvd (at Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 71 tips and reviews
COMMISSARY is one of Visiting LA.

86. COMMISSARY

3515 Wilshire Blvd (Normandie), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 76 tips and reviews
The Walker Inn is one of Visiting LA.

87. The Walker Inn

3612 W 6th St (Normandie), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 15 tips and reviews
BCD Tofu House is one of Visiting LA.

88. BCD Tofu House

8.9
3575 Wilshire Blvd (at Kingsley Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 117 tips and reviews
Honeymee is one of Visiting LA.

89. Honeymee

8.6
3377 Wilshire Blvd (at S Alexandria Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 23 tips and reviews
Connie and Ted's is one of Visiting LA.

90. Connie and Ted's

8.8
8171 Santa Monica Blvd (at Havenhurst Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 146 tips and reviews
Gracias Madre is one of Visiting LA.

91. Gracias Madre

9.0
8905 Melrose Ave (at N La Peer Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 168 tips and reviews
The Last Bookstore is one of Visiting LA.

92. The Last Bookstore

9.3
453 S Spring St (at 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · Downtown Los Angeles · 170 tips and reviews
Park's BBQ is one of Visiting LA.

93. Park's BBQ

9.2
955 S Vermont Ave (at W Olympic Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 82 tips and reviews
Beer Belly is one of Visiting LA.

94. Beer Belly

532 S Western Ave (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 131 tips and reviews
Resident is one of Visiting LA.

95. Resident

9.0
428 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA
Beer Garden · Arts District · 18 tips and reviews
The Little Door is one of Visiting LA.

96. The Little Door

8.9
8164 W 3rd St (Crescent Heights), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Mid-City West · 50 tips and reviews
Kiyokawa is one of Visiting LA.

97. Kiyokawa

8.5
261 Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Portillo's Hot Dogs is one of Visiting LA.

98. Portillo's Hot Dogs

9.0
8390 La Palma Ave (at N Dale Ave), Buena Park, CA
Hot Dog Joint · 166 tips and reviews
Natura Spa & Sports Club is one of Visiting LA.

99. Natura Spa & Sports Club

3420 Wilshire Blvd (Vermont), Los Angeles, CA
Spa · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 17 tips and reviews
Kang Ho Dong Baek Jeong is one of Visiting LA.

100. Kang Ho Dong Baek Jeong

3465 W 6th St (at Chapman Plaza), Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 144 tips and reviews
Wallflower is one of Visiting LA.

101. Wallflower

8.7
609 Rose Ave (6th), Los Angeles, CA
Indonesian Restaurant · North of Rose · 12 tips and reviews
Cassell's Hamburgers is one of Visiting LA.

102. Cassell's Hamburgers

8.7
3600 W 6th St (at S Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 45 tips and reviews
Pierre Hermé is one of Visiting LA.

103. Pierre Hermé

9.1
39 avenue de l'Opéra, Paris, Île-de-France
Pastry Shop · Opera · 94 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: If you love macarons, the Pierre Hermé is your ideal pastry shop! The macarons and the croissant Ispahan are its specialty!