Restaurants near L.A. Auto Show

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1. Mastro's Ocean Club - Downtown Los Angeles

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 60 times today

Mastro’s collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

2. AC Bar & Lounge

4.2

Awesome(46)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

A hacienda-style haven on the 34th floor, AC Bar & Lounge offers breakfast, dinner, and cocktails in an intimate atmosphere featuring stunning LA views. Sip a specialty gin & tonic, break bread with friends, or just gaze at the Los Angeles skyline.213.789.7622 ext 8622

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3. Que Barbaro at Level 8

4.5

Awesome(108)

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.

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4. Lucky Mizu at Level 8

4.5

Awesome(61)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Experience Japanese culinary tradition at Lucky Mizu, a restaurant that feels like dining in a music box. Beneath a 40-foot Earth Harp that envelops the space in sound, guests will indulge in a selection of sushi and sashimi and explore the art of cooking with water - featuring shabu-shabu (boil) and seiro-mushi (steam), featuring the world’s finest meats, seafood, and fresh produce, all beautifully presented.The ethereal space is lined with cherry blossoms, good luck charms, and butterfly infinity mirrors. When performers play the Earth Harp and drums at the center of the room, the entire restaurant turns into an enormous, immersive musical instrument.Please note that we are an Adults Only (21+) restaurant after 9:00 PM. Parking validation is available.For parties of 7 or more, please email restaurants@level8dtla.com.

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5. Maison Kasai at Level 8

4.4

Awesome(87)

Price: Expensive

• Teppanyaki • Downtown

An interactive dining experience from Michelin-starred chef Joshua Gil, Maison Kasai is an elevated teppanyaki restaurant that combines French and Japanese techniques with culinary virtuosity and a touch of performance art. Chefs prepare each course to order on large iron grills, cooking blini to serve with caviar, searing lobster with Normandy butter and vin jaune from France, preparing A5 Wagyu sukiyaki-style, and finishing elegant sauces — all as you watch. Created exclusively for Level 8 by Gil, whose Beverly Hills restaurant Mírame has received widespread critical acclaim, Maison Kasai is a gastronomic experience and theatrical event in one. Please note that we are an Adults Only (21+) establishment after 9:00 PM. Parking validation is available.For parties of 8 or more guests, please email reservations@level8dtla.com.

6. La Lo La Rooftop

3.8

Excellent(291)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown

Located on the 34th floor of the recently debuted AC Hotel Downtown LA, La Lo La Rooftop, is an ethereal, sophisticated oasis high above the heart of DTLA. Spanning almost 4,000 sq.ft, the expansive wraparound rooftop, designed by award-winning design studio Yabu Pushelberg, provides an intimate setting for visitors and locals. Guests are invited to enjoy specialty cocktails, Spanish-style tapas, and a rotating program of live music and DJs — all with commanding 270 degree views of the city. Please call 213-789-7650 ext 8650 with any questions.

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7. Mr. Wanderlust at Level 8

4.0

Excellent(52)

Price: Moderate

• Lounge • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

A lively piano bar, jazz lounge, and late-night destination with a theatrical spin, Mr. Wanderlust celebrates the globetrotting life of its eccentric namesake, a fictional adventurer whose collection of books, artifacts — and cocktail recipes — reflect his eclectic tastes. The menu features drinks fashioned by cocktail masters from around the world, many of whom make guest appearances at Mr. Wanderlust throughout the year. Enjoy playful yet composed dishes created by acclaimed LA chef Richard Archuleta while perusing the idiosyncratic mementos and photographs collected by Mr. Wanderlust on his travels. Live music, DJ sets, and surprising performances keep you entertained late into the night.Reservations are recommended, however, walk-ins are accepted nightly based on availability.Please note that we are an Adults Only (21+) establishment. Parking validation is available.For parties of 6 guests and more, please email nightlife@level8dtla.com.

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8. Golden Hour at Level 8

3.9

Excellent(56)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Tropical cocktails, capoeira dancers, SoCal sunshine: This Miami-meets-Copacabana urban oasis eight stories above DTLA celebrates Carnival all year round. Watch performances by fire dancers and underwater contortionists. Enjoy cocktails that pay homage to classic tiki culture from Golden Hour, the rotating carousel bar. For the ultimate poolside experience, reserve one of our luxury cabanas and enjoy the scene from the best seats in the house.Reservations are for admission to Golden Hour for bar seating and standing room. If you'd like to make a large party reservation or book a table or cabana please email nightlife@level8dtla.com. Please note that we are an Adults-Only (21+) establishment. Parking validation is available.For parties of 6 or more guests, please email nightlife@level8dtla.com.

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9. Mother of Pearl at Level 8

4.7

Exceptional(6)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

The picturesque al fresco oyster and champagne bar, from Mark and Jonnie Houston, the co-founders of Houston Hospitality, boasts a thoughtfully curated menu helmed by Michelin-starred and Mírate Chef Joshua Gil and is complemented by an enticing array of Champagnes, cocktails, and wines. Located atop Level 8's expansive outdoor terrace, Mother of Pearl invites guests to savor exquisite flavors while soaking in the breathtaking sunsets, creating an unforgettable dining and imbibing affair.Please note that we are an Adults Only (21+) establishment. Parking validation is available.

A photo of Brown Sheep at Level 8 restaurant

10. Brown Sheep at Level 8

4.0

Excellent(9)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Dig into “authentically inauthentic” street food by iconoclastic LA chef Ray Garcia from the vintage food truck parked on the eighth-floor terrace. Garcia, best known for his critically acclaimed LA hotspots Broken Spanish and BS Taqueria and named Chef of the Year by Esquire, has created an irresistible menu of gourmet tacos — from time-honored favorites like carnitas and carne asada to unexpected (but soon-to-be-classic) inventions. Wash it all down with refreshing margaritas, Mexican beers, and curated cocktails while the DJ spins tunes — from a booth fashioned from the front half of an old sports car.Please note that we are an Adults Only (21+) establishment after 9:00PM.For parties of 9 or more, please email reservations@level8dtla.com

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Shakira
Virginia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The ambience, the food, the live singing, everything was perfect!! Really enjoyed it!!
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Mastro's Ocean Club - Downtown Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.4
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DARRYL
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
From the time I walked in to the time that I left.My experience was five service and drinks were top shelf. perfect date night location.
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AC Bar & LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.2
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edward
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Amazing food and cooking show. It’s pricey but fun place to eat and then have cocktails in speakeasy
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Maison Kasai at Level 8Price: Expensive• Teppanyaki• Downtown
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4.4
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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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Ermelinda
Los Angeles •33 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 28, 2024
Once we found it...paradise! The staff were AMAZING and super attentive. The ambiance was spectacular ....a LA must!
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La Lo La RooftopPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Downtown
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3.8

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1. Mastro's Ocean Club - Downtown Los Angeles

2. AC Bar & Lounge

3. Que Barbaro at Level 8

4. Lucky Mizu at Level 8

5. Maison Kasai at Level 8

6. La Lo La Rooftop

7. Mr. Wanderlust at Level 8

8. Golden Hour at Level 8

9. Mother of Pearl at Level 8

10. Brown Sheep at Level 8

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