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1. Eigikutei
4.6
Exceptional(106)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Little Tokyo
Booked 5 times today
Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake. Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.
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2. Sushi Enya - Little Tokyo
4.8
Exceptional(136)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
Under new management; we are no longer taking any of regular dinning nor Omakase reservations. Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second location in beautiful Old Town Pasadena. Our third location, which opened in 2018, is located in the beach city of Marina Del Rey.Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft.It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.
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3. NIKU X
4.4
Awesome(338)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 65 times today
NIKU X offers 2 exclusive unlimited dining experiences that highlight Wagyu and Luxury Seafood, located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Our BBQ Dining features 2 different tiers of unlimited A5 wagyu to be grilled by guests as well as our Seafood Buffet, where families and friends can enjoy an interactive dining style. Our other experience features our 40oz Wagyu Tomahawk highlighted by our table side flame ritual. Here guests can enjoy an intimate atmosphere while still enjoying our Seafood buffet as well as our signature unlimited items.
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4. Girl & the Goat L.A.
4.7
Exceptional(4144)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 95 times today
Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!
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5. Cara Cara
4.7
Exceptional(1517)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 64 times today
From the golden daylight to the twinkling evening, all are welcome to experience the fresh bounty of Cara Cara. Chef Suzanne Goin’s seasonal menu showcases California’s best produce with her festive and irresistible rooftop fare. The expansive outdoor space features an elevated dining area with endless skyline views surrounded by a lushly landscaped lower lounge. Slip into one of the many cozy seating arrangements or sit by the fire pit and enjoy an innovative cocktail, wine, or beer paired by award-winning sommelier Caroline Styne.
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6. LA Cha Cha Chá
4.6
Exceptional(1357)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Arts District
Booked 14 times today
LA Cha Cha Chá is the sister restaurant to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá. A place where we celebrate our barrio culture with delicious Mexican food, cocktails, wine, and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila.HAPPY HOUR SERVICE: Our happy hour is counter-service style. Please order at the bar and seat yourselves. The kitchen closes at 3:30 p.m., but cocktails will flow until 4:00 p.m.CONTACT INFORMATION: We currently do not have an active phone line. For any inquiries or assistance, please feel free to reach out to us through OpenTable or via email at reservations@chachacha.la.CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $35 per person. All reservations have a 15 minute grace period, after this time, your booking will be moved to the top of our waiting list. - We do not take requests for specific tables- Reservations are weather permitted
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7. The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles
4.7
Exceptional(3671)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 43 times today
Defining a culinary journey through the Italian Peninsula and hosted in the loading docks of the Factory Place Arts Complex in The Arts District in Los Angeles, The Factory Kitchen is a typical Italian Trattoria with simple and approachable fare.
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8. Dunsmoor
4.8
Exceptional(985)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Eagle Rock
Booked 89 times today
Brian Dunsmoor’s namesake restaurant, Dunsmoor, is the latest iteration of his ongoing exploration of American heritage cooking. It is, first and foremost, a restaurant for the community that surrounds it, and a loving expression of the relentless research that has informed his cooking for the last ten years.We offer the full menu at tables in our dining room and at the chef's counter, as well as at our outdoor tables. Reservations are recommended but we make every effort to accommodate walk-ins when possible. Dunsmoor's wine bar, accessible either through the restaurant or via its own door on Ave 35, does not accept reservations and serves a limited menu of our raw and larder items.
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9. Mama Por Dios - DTLA
3.5
Very Good(624)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
Mamá por Dios is a restaurant that highlights the best of México, with its flavors, aromas, colors, traditions and art. Bringing it closer to its customers and every drink in every corner. Mamá por Dios is a Mexican gourmet restaurant where you can celebrate every moment to the sound of live Mariachi or enjoy a shot to the beats of a great DJ.
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10. JOEY DTLA
4.6
Exceptional(148)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 104 times today
*Looking to book for 7+ people? Email us at DTLA.reservations@joeyrestaurants.com and someone will get back to you shortly!*JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Wrapping the corner of 7th and S Flower St with the largest street level patio downtown Los Angeles, JOEY DTLA features a theatre kitchen, a stunning stone bartop and a custom wine wall in the lounge. The dining room showcases a large commissioned art piece by Los Angeles local, America Martin, an interior willow tree that provides an oasis within the city.

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  • Steve
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great experience! Great food preparation and flavor. Friendly and fast service. Thank you for a great dinner Sushi Enya. We will be back.
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    Sushi Enya - Little TokyoPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Vu
    Los Angeles •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our experience started off bad as our “Host” said he was looking for us. We waited next to the host stand and he never even tried to call our name. We waited 25 extra minutes after our reservation. You could see in his face that he didn’t want to be there and could give two sh*ts about us. He didn’t even want to tell me where the bathroom was. But luckily our server and the rest of the experience was great. Food was amazing. The steak was well prepared. Food was on point.
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    NIKU XPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.4
  • JackyVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Another stellar dinner at the restaurant. However, this is my first time trying their Omakase menu at their sushi bar. Came here to celebrate my respected mentor’s birthday, and Eigikutei did not disappoint. Not only they served a fantastic omakase with the freshest ingredients, they also prepared a special dessert for my mentor. Tysm!
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    EigikuteiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Little Tokyo
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    4.6
  • Dan
    Los Angeles •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Ridiculously inventive yet also very familiar food. The technique is astonishing. Highly recommended.
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    Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Itzel
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 17, 2025
    Delicious food. The chicken was tender, juicy, and very flavorful. Our waiter was amazing. Small plates. Drinks shouldn’t cost the same as a plate but overall I will definitely be back.
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    Cara CaraPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
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    4.7

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