Best Casual Restaurants in Elysian Valley

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1. Perch LA

4.6

Exceptional(11764)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 166 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.

2. 71Above

4.7

Exceptional(5831)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 102 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. $15 for 3 hours.

3. Saffy's

4.8

Exceptional(1173)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • East Hollywood

Booked 103 times today

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

4. Antico Nuovo

4.7

Exceptional(844)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 45 times today

Antico Nuovo is a restaurant nestled in "East Larchmont Village" that draws inspiration from the Italian countryside. The menu features Chef Chad Colby's ode to Italian ancient tradition and technique with hand-made pasta, wood-fired meats, vegetables, and fish. Curated and tailored to the menu, the wine program offers a deep dive into varietals from Italy and beyond.

5. Loreto

4.7

Exceptional(249)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Atwater Village

Booked 33 times today

Bathed by the Pacific Ocean to the West and by the Mar de Cortés to the East, California’s Peninsula is layered with a rich history of cultures reinventing seafood with bold flavors. At our Barra de Peninsula we serve the best bounty that these Oceans have to offer, and we celebrate the people who make our coasts so delicious, from Uni and clam divers to the Concheros in Baja and much more.

6. Cabra - LA

4.8

Exceptional(1245)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 22 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.

7. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(214)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.Designed by Los Angeles native Matt Winter and named for Manuela Wirth, the restaurant is illuminated and animated by specially commissioned works from artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford and Raymond Pettibon.

8. Mrs. Fish

4.5

Awesome(1658)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 34 times today

A truly unique dining and cocktail experience nestled below the main level of the historic Pershing Square Building, in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Mrs. Fish is a subterranean Japanese restaurant lounge providing the perfect gathering place for after-work libations, pre-theater bites or full dining experiences. *Walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with ID*Valet Parking is offered Tuesday – Saturday for $13.00 Cash, $14 Credit Card. *Our Dress Code is Upscale Casual preferred. Presentable shirts, jeans, or shorts are acceptable.*We advise guests to arrive at the time of reservation to Check-in for table. We have a 15 minute grace period if guests are running late. The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 6 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.

9. Bacari GDL

4.7

Exceptional(1124)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glendale

Booked 37 times today

Bacari GDL is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 3rd restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate indoor lounge by the bar or in our spacious, breezy outdoor patio. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari GDL.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari GDL is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

10. Kali

4.6

Exceptional(1587)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hollywood

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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Denisevip
Los Angeles •12 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Love it! Food is so delicious, as a vegetarian there are so many delicious dishes I can eat. This restaurant is the best!
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Saffy'sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Hollywood
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4.8
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Oleksandr
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined today
All is very beautiful ! I'm from Ukraine and I search a long time some place with good food - and 71 Above it really perfect !
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71AbovePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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hugovip
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is our third time in this place, but this time we brought our adult kids, everything was fantastic from the beginning to the end, Ana Maria treat us like part of her family, we will definitely keep coming back to this restaurant, thank you for everything!!!
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LoretoPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Atwater Village
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4.7
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Cheryl
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was really good, but I would prefer if they included coffee and tea with the brunch price. I was told there was a dress code but when we got there, everybody was very casual so I was confused. The staff was not very friendly, but the service was good and our food was good.
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Perch LAPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown
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4.6
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Jacobvip
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It’s one of the best restaurants top to bottom in LA. The food is impeccable, the service is top notch and the staff is so kind and cool, and it just is a special place
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Antico NuovoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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4.7

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197 restaurants available nearby

1. Perch LA

2. 71Above

3. Saffy's

4. Antico Nuovo

5. Loreto

6. Cabra - LA

7. Manuela

8. Mrs. Fish

9. Bacari GDL

10. Kali

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