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It doesn’t matter if you’re a local from LA or simply visiting; finding the best and trendy restaurants can be exhausting.
Considering the hassle, we bring you the best trendy restaurants in Los Angeles. We're talking about venues that get to you more than just a dining experience but a true adventure.
Dishes that are so flavourful, innovative, and creative, not-to-mention Instagram-worthy cuisines that will bring out the foodie photographer from inside you.
The first one on the list is an authentic Japanese restaurant 'Morihiro' started by Chef Morihiro Onodera. The restaurant aims to deliver the best of Los Angeles and Japanese ingredients, fish, and hand-milled rice through their multi-course Omasake. If you're fortunate, you might also experience Chef Mori's live cooking at the counter.
Price per person: $100+
Timings: Wednesday - Sunday (6 pm - 9 pm), Monday., Tuesday closed.
This French-inspired rooftop bistro is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Perch serves spectacular and unobstructed views of LA. It offers live music shows on Fridays and Saturdays and serves French small plates and handcrafted cocktails.
Price per person: $31 to $50
Timings: 4 pm - 2 am, Happy hours: 4pm - 6pm
Craving for some Middle Eastern cuisines? Bavel is the venue you need to check out! The establishment uses slow cooking techniques and dressing ingredients to bring out the flavor of aromatic spices, pickles, and herbs. They offer Chef's hand-picked cured Middle Eastern meats, cold and hot small plates with various flatbreads and spreads.
Price per person: $50–100
Timings: Monday - Sunday (5pm - 11pm)
Next, Birdie G is all about regional American food and passed-on family recipes paired with supper club. This should be your pick if you want fine food and a fun place to hang out.
Price per person: $50–100
Timings: Sunday - Thursday (5pm - 9pm), Friday - Saturday (5pm - 9.30pm)
Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard's Cabra attracts many to the Hoxton Hotel's rooftop. Cabra serves a menu inspired by Peruvian and Californian flavors. Highlights include empanadas, hot chorizo and queso dip, bass ceviche, and crispy pork shank with Sungold tomato salad. Don't miss their excellent pisco sour.
Price per person: $31 to $50
Timings: Dinner - Sunday - Thursday (5pm - 10pm), Friday - Saturday (5pm - 11pm)
Brunch - Saturday - Sunday (10:30am - 3pm)
If seafood is your go-to choice, we have found the perfect restaurant in Los Angeles. Found Oyster is highly Inspired by a blue-collar oyster bar in New England. If you plan to visit, check out their – lobster rolls, champagne, Coors, chowder, or oysters. They don’t take reservations, but you can enjoy wine while waiting!
Price per person: Smaller plates $5-$16, larger plates $25-$28
Timings: Monday - Friday (4pm -10 pm), Saturday - Sunday (12pm - 10pm)
You loved Found Oyster, but Mexican seafood’s more of your thing? Then Holbox is a place you need to check out! This place features cuisines from Mexico’s coastal regions. They use local ingredients (southern California and Baja California ingredients) to bring out vibrant flavors and serve with appealing presentations.
Holbox is also featured in the Los Angeles Times 2023 “Restaurant of the Year.”
Price per person: $20 - $30
Timings: Tuesday - Saturday (11.30 am - 9 pm)
With a variety of curries, soups, rice, noodles, and other Thai cuisines offered by the restaurant, Holy Basil’s ‘Pad See Ew Noodle’ is one of the most like dishes offered by the restaurant, followed by ‘Gra Pow ‘Pad kee Mao Noddle.’
Price per person: $10 - $20
Timings: Monday - Friday (11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 8.30 pm)
Saturday - Sunday (12 - 3.30 pm, 5 pm - 8.30 pm)
An authentic Ipo-style Malaysian restaurant that uses traditional family recipes passed down through multiple generations and imported ingredients from Malaysia to serve authentic Malaysian cuisines right here in LA. If you want to experience the authentic flavor of Malaysia, this restaurant should be on your “must-visit” list.
Price per person: $10 - $20
Timings: Thursday - Tuesday (9 am - 8:45 pm), Wednesday closed
Lasita is a lively Filipino rotisserie & natural wine bar that delivers —fun, food, and wine! In addition to their famous Chicken Inasal and Lechon, you can enjoy a whole bunch of cuisine there! We suggest you reserve your table in advance, as they usually allow limited walk-ins!
Price per person: $302 - $50
Timings: Monday - Saturday (5.30 pm - 10 pm), Sunday closed
How can this list be complete without Los Angeles's famous barbecue place? Moo's Craft Barbecue is a family-owned restaurant specializing in BBQ meats & hearty burgers, along with craft beers on tap.
Price per person: $20 - $30
Timings: Thursday - Sunday (12 - 7 pm), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday closed.
Next, we have a French bistro owned by an award-winning chef, Dave Beran. Their authentic french dishes, such as ‘foie de poulet’ ‘caviar’ and ‘pâté en croûte’ are must-try. Feel free to enjoy Pasjoli's fine dining experience after 5:15 any evening. And hey, don't forget to reserve your table in advance!
Price per person: $100+
Timings: Sunday - Thursday (5.15 pm - 9.30 pm), Friday - Saturday (5.15 pm - 10.30 pm)
So, there you go, fellow foodie! These are the best trendy restaurants in Los Angeles, venues that must be experienced if you are visiting LA or a local who hasn't been to any of these places yet. Grab your napkins and let us know how your experience was!
Sahana is a seasoned GTM leader with a passion for building startups. She excels in crafting GTM strategies for tech products, driving revenue growth.
