Restaurants near Santee Alley

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957 restaurants available nearby

1. Cara Cara

4.7

Exceptional(1481)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 47 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.

2. Cabra - LA

4.7

Exceptional(1260)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

Cabra Los Angeles is a Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard and Boka Restaurant Group, located on the top floor of The Hoxton, Downtown LA. Open for Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on the weekends, the lively dining experience is anchored by shareable plates bold in flavor and bright in taste, with sweeping views of Los Angeles.

3. Rossoblu

4.6

Exceptional(2129)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 7 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.

4. Zinqué - DTLA

4.6

Exceptional(531)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. (zin-kae)

5. Caldo Verde

4.5

Awesome(502)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

The grand tradition of downtown dining finds a modern, casual elegance at Caldo Verde. Here, the James Beard Award-winning team of chefs Suzanne Goin and Restaurateur Caroline Styne blend local flavors and boutique wines with the old California influences. The stately setting offers a richly-designed entrance, lobby bar, main room, and private dining. Outdoor seating opens onto the bustle of Broadway, while historic windows bathe the architectural space in natural light. L.A.-based artistry runs throughout, from Morgan Peck ceramics and lighting, to a monolithic Judson Studios stained glasswork.

6. Dahlia

4.9

Exceptional(21)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Experience an intimate space for afternoon tea at Dahlia, our newest DTLA destination nestled amid the Downtown bustle. Enjoy a selection of botanical teas and garden-fresh treats in a cozy setting. Gather with friends for a delightful afternoon within Dahlia’s immersive interiors, designed by Kelly Wearstler. Drawing inspiration from Mexican modernism and Moroccan aesthetics, the space features a rich palette of pinks, warm ambers, and verdant greens, complemented by textured tilework, vintage furnishings, and a stunning glass installation from LA’s Judson Studios. Indulge in curated experience by our talented team, Caroline Styne and Chef Suzanne Goin, showcasing local and seasonal ingredients.

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7. Moonlark's Dinette

4.1

Excellent(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Where the laid-back atmosphere of your beloved childhood diner meets West Coast quality, product and preparation. Moonlark’s Dinette delivers a thoroughly unfussy, enticing exploration of Americana on a plate. Our menu marries locally sourced, approachable comfort food with Chris Pandel’s signature style of “come as you are” hospitality.

8. Mona Pasta Bar

4.7

Exceptional(67)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Mona Pasta Bar Dinner dishes highlight the marriage of Italian techniques with Southern California ingredients including Pesce Crudo with citrus cured hamachi, kosho beet vinaigrette and hazelnuts, Burrata & Tomato with burrata pugliese, heirloom tomato, pine nuts, pesto and squash blossom, Casarecce with lamb sausage and rapini, Lumache - alla vodka, and a Whole Branzino with caramelized fennel. The menu is designed for snacking over a glass of wine, sharing with friends and/or enjoying a more coursed out dining experience. Pasta, a focal point of the offerings, will all be made in-house.The wine list is focused on fun, daring, low-intervention, natural wines to accentuate and complement the food. The primarily Italian focused list with opening selections from Sicily to Puglia will be rotating based on seasonality and availability.

9. Bestia

4.7

Exceptional(8282)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 87 times today

A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

10. Perch LA

4.6

Exceptional(11824)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 144 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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LydiaVIP
Los Angeles •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic food is delicious cooked perfectly. Drinks flavored fully and strong. Very lovely view of the skyline in DTLA Very friendly prompt service. Highly recommend
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Cabra - LAPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Downtown
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4.7
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EYTAN
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The entire evening was terrific! From the service to the food, we had no complaints and would certainly dine her again and recommend it to our friends
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RossobluPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Evelyn
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved everything from the food to the service. Amazing!
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Caldo VerdePrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great service, friendly staff. I was craving something like an açaí bowl and had the chia pudding, it was really rich and chocolatey with fresh fruit.
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Zinqué - DTLAPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.6
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LuAnne
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Service is great. The atmosphere was wonderful and we appreciate the staff let us sit and lounge on the patio as it was a group of us that had not seen each other in over five years.
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Cara CaraPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
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4.7

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