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1. Bavel
4.8
Exceptional(5057)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Downtown
Booked 137 times today
A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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2. Bestia
4.8
Exceptional(8394)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 147 times today
A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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3. Somerville
4.6
Exceptional(198)
Price: Expensive
• American • Culver City
Booked 61 times today
Intentionally located along the Slauson Corridor in Historic View Park-Windsor Hills, Somerville is an ode to the past, a toast to the present, and celebration of the progress in between. We are a progressive American dining experience that highlights contemporary cuisine while honoring the rich roots of South Central Los Angeles. Each dish captures the bold and savory essence of California, blending traditional influences with modern techniques to elevate every bite.Designed as an inviting space for locals, travelers, and culinary enthusiasts alike, Somerville cultivates community in a timeless setting, featuring a thoughtfully curated wine selection, skillfully crafted cocktails, and live entertainment -- creating the perfect backdrop for conversation and connection.
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4. NIKU X
4.3
Awesome(358)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 76 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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5. Perch LA
4.6
Exceptional(11921)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Downtown
Booked 181 times today
Check-in is at the 15th Floor Host Stand*Outdoor seating is not guaranteed. *Large Party Tables 7 to 12 Guests are Inside Only Tables*All walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with valid ID.*Table reservations are limited to 90 minutes for parties of 2*Our dress code is Upscale Casual preferred.Proper attire is required. Presentable shirts, jeans or shorts are acceptable.The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 7 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.
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6. La Boucherie
4.6
Exceptional(1359)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 43 times today
The ultimate panoramic dining experience in Los Angeles. La Boucherie is an elegant American steak and seafood restaurant boasting an intimate bar featuring sophisticated mixologists crafting bespoke cocktails. Discreet private dining rooms, a Chef’s Table, and Starlight Booths are all available with floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of the L.A. skyline to accommodate discerning guests. La Boucherie’s menu features reimagined classics, all created with the finest and freshest ingredients available, many of which are sourced locally. The dining experience is enhanced by a cheese cave, charcuterie atelier, and an extensive, carefully curated Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list featuring over 1,200 hand-selected international and American wines.Smart Casual dress code. Jackets are not required; however, no hats, athletic wear, shorts, or flip-flops are allowed. Reservations are held for 15 minutes.
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7. Camelia
4.5
Awesome(237)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • Arts District
Booked 59 times today
A French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. Reservations are always recommended, but we are often able to accommodate walk-ins as well. While we love dogs, we can only accept trained service animals (not emotional support animals) both in our dining room as well as on our outdoor patio. We appreciate your understanding.
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8. Girl & the Goat L.A.
4.7
Exceptional(4158)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 62 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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9. Bonavista Revolving Lounge at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel
4.1
Excellent(758)
Price: Expensive
• Lounge • Downtown
Booked 5 times today
Bonavista Lounge: Treat yourself to a dazzling new perspective on the “City of Angels.” Located on the 34th floor, the Lounge is our revolving cocktail lounge boasting soaring views of Downtown LA. Indulge in delicious specialty cocktails. It's the perfect location for a romantic date, high-powered business meeting, or group celebration.
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10. Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3563)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 44 times today
The Takami Sushi & Robata restaurant is the only eatery in DTLA that offers rooftop dining 21 floors above the city. We provide a 360-degree city view of Los Angeles and are located within 1 mile of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Bradbury Building, and The Museum of Contemporary Art. Enjoy Takami's exquisite sushi-grade seafood and succulent steak. You can also experience an elevated dining atmosphere with a rooftop bar, crafted cocktails, and three distinct kitchens - Sushi, Robata, and Asian Fusion.

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  • MsNarcissisticVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Truly enjoyed my first time at Somerville. The food we ordered was delicious.. who ever is back there cooking the chicken is doing the lords work. It was so juicy & fresh! I’d love to see them expand the menu a bit - add a seafood & pasta dish. I also felt like the dessert menu could’ve had some sweet potato pie or red velvet cake on it after all they’re serving collard greens lasagna. Overall I’ll definitely go back! The live music was such a great backdrop to a friends night out.
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    SomervillePrice: Expensive• American• Culver City
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    4.6
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    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    10/10 no notes. Fantastic, everyone was amazing and the food and drinks were fantastic.
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    BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    •
    4.8
  • FrauleinMVIP
    Los Angeles •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Incredibly delicious and creative dishes!!! Esp love the hummus with duck, fried artichoke, trout and dorade. A little noisy for conversation. Very busy.
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    BavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It was good, my brother and my mom loved it. We had a great server. Overall it was an awesome experience. Been to Niku x for the 4th time. Quality of meat stays top tier 🙏🙏
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    NIKU XPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.3
  • OpenTable Diner
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Mar 2, 2025
    The revolving lounge is amazing. Definitely a unique experience. The drinks were about $19 each and were not very tasty. Had a dirty martini and a lychee martini and they were both pretty bad. Service was solid. 
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    Bonavista Revolving Lounge at The Westin Bonaventure HotelPrice: Expensive• Lounge• Downtown
    •
    4.1

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