Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Los Angeles / Orange County

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1. Que Barbaro at Level 8

4.5

Price: Expensive

• South American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Discover the diversity of South American cuisine through the tradition of live fire cooking, all prepared with a side of dazzling showmanship. Over an open wood flame, Esquire Chef of the Year Ray Garcia and his team cook a regularly changing menu featuring fine cuts of meats, fresh seafood, and creative vegetarian dishes, all kissed with smoke and infused with bold, refined flavors. Relax in the seductive, tropical-hued dining room or on the pool deck for an alfresco meal. And keep your eye on the rotating liquor risers, which perform their own synchronized routine when someone orders a specialty cocktail.Please note that we are an Adults Only (21+) establishment after 9:00 PM. Parking validation is available.For parties of 6 or more, please email restaurants@level8dtla.com.

2. 71Above

4.7

Exceptional(5912)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 113 times today

Offering elevated modern American cuisine by Chef Javier Lopez, 71Above boasts breathtaking ocean views from Malibu to Laguna Hills, along with spectacular views of Los Angeles and the surrounding mountain ranges. 71Above is a Michelin level experience featuring the finest ingredients, world-class wine list and craft cocktails. The Restaurant and Skylounge have a 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.71Above features a 3 course Prix-Fixe menu for dinner only. We kindly ask all dining room guests to participate in the coursed menu. Please be aware, any seating requests are noted, but not guaranteed. WINDOW TABLES ARE NOT GUARANTEED. 18% service charge is added to all checks. Valet is available at 633 W. 5th Street or Self parking is available under the building at 633 W. Hope Place. $18 for 3 hours.

3. Republique

4.7

Exceptional(5274)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Hollywood

Booked 46 times today

République, located in Miracle Mile, is owned by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke. Centered in the heart of Los Angeles, the historic building in which it resides was originally erected in 1929 by Charlie Chaplin, and later transformed into the iconic La Brea Bakery and Campanile Restaurant. République builds on this storied past, offering a gastronomic environment imbued with history and grandeur. The space features a casual bakery, café, and bar in the front with a more formal dining area located in the rear, serving a French-inspired menu created daily by our chefs.

4. Saffy's

4.8

Exceptional(1212)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • East Hollywood

Booked 161 times today

A multi-regional Middle Eastern restaurant in East Hollywood, from Chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis of Bestia and Bavel.

5. Rossoblu

4.6

Exceptional(2134)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

Rossoblu celebrates chef Steve Samson’s two home cities, Los Angeles and Bologna, Italy. The menu features house made salumi, soulful pastas, market produce, and wood grilled fish and meats.Located in downtown’s City Market South, the site of Los Angeles’s original produce market, Rossoblu’s vaulted dining room and open kitchen create a festive dining environment. The restaurant’s private outdoor piazza allows al fresco diners to feel far removed from the nearby city bustle. An intimate basement wine cellar can be reserved for private parties.

6. Hearts and Flame

4.1

Excellent(270)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Tokyo

Booked 12 times today

Hearts & Flame.Coastal Italian dishes in a modern industrial space in the heart of the DTLA Arts District. From fresh made pastas, to sea-to-table dishes, utilizing the freshest seafood from the California coast, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do. In the middle of our dining room, the flames are ignited from our grill, where steaks, are cooked over an open flame, creating a memorable experience for you and your guests.

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7. The Capital Grille - Los Angeles

4.8

Exceptional(569)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

8. Kali

4.6

Exceptional(1602)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hollywood

Booked 17 times today

Kali is a small neighborhood restaurant tucked in between Hollywood and Larchmont village. Created by lifelong friends/co-workers chef Kevin Meehan and Drew Langley, the two have had always dreamed about creating a high-end restaurant without pretension. Stripping away all facades of what fine dining should be, Kali focuses strictly on the ingredient, technique, and service creating a casual environment everyone can enjoy.

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9. The Hummingbird Ceviche House

4.7

Exceptional(50)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Echo Park

Booked 36 times today

Michelin & James Beard-recognized Chef Ricardo Zarate has opened The Hummingbird Ceviche House featuring the Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine he’s best known for. In a charming space with a turquoise-quartz bar, The Hummingbird serves an irresistible bill of fare focused on fresh seafood prepared using traditional Nikkei techniques elevated by California influences. The Los Angeles Times' Laurie Ochoa wrote: "...the service is caring and the food, including an aji amarillo hummus flatbread and sesame-leaf-wrapped shrimp dumplings with tiger's milk aioli, is inventive and delicious. And...the Hummingbird is affordable." Diners delight in Nikkei hand rolls, delectable ceviches, small bites, hot dishes, desserts and house-made Chicha-Morada drinks. The Hummingbird was named one of The Infatuation LA's "Best Restaurants of 2024." NEW: Talented musicians perform live jazz on Tuesdays!

10. Fanny's

4.7

Exceptional(619)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mid-Wilshire

Booked 23 times today

Named after Fanny Brice—the legendary movie, vaudeville, theater, and radio star portrayed by Barbra Streisand in her Oscar®-winning role in Funny Girl (1968)—the striking two-story, 10,000-square-foot space, conceptualized by the late architect Osvaldo Maiozzi, features a chef-designed open kitchen, elegant bar, and captain-based service style that nods to a bygone era, and offers diners cuisine by Chef Jun Bum Oh, with the support of Chef Eric Klein, SVP Culinary for Wolfgang Puck Catering. The restaurant is supported by Wendy Stark Morrissey, Brice’s granddaughter.

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Gina
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This dining experience at 71Above was excellent, the three course meal was incredible, from my first course the farm salad, to my second course the ribeye steak and lastly my third course the mango rice pudding. The food was amazing, the view of overlooking downtown LA from the 71st floor just added to the ambiance; as well as our amazing waiter making it an overall excellent experience. I highly recommend 71Above!!!!
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71AbovePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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ReidVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Dinner was delicious. It was our first time dining here and will definitely be back! Service was great and very attentive.
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RossobluPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Michael
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. All the sharable plates were the perfect portions for four people—lovely dinner out.
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Saffy'sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Hollywood
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4.8
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Nicole
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
The food was outstanding and the service was excellent. There are so many "fancy" restaurants in Los Angeles where the food is disappointing, but this was not one of them. Having known about Republique for many years and seeing it on many "best" lists I was prepared to be disappointed, but it met my expectations. My parents and I were very pleased with our meal, the service, and the ambience which is beautiful. It qualifies as one of the best restaurants we've eaten at in Los Angeles, and is deserving of its designation as one of LA's top restaurants.
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RepubliquePrice: Very Expensive• French• Hollywood
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4.7
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TomVIP
Los Angeles •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
Food was great, drinks were good! We had the empanadas and the pollo brasero.
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Que Barbaro at Level 8Price: Expensive• South American• Downtown
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4.5

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Que Barbaro at Level 8

2. 71Above

3. Republique

4. Saffy's

5. Rossoblu

6. Hearts and Flame

7. The Capital Grille - Los Angeles

8. Kali

9. The Hummingbird Ceviche House

10. Fanny's

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