Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Downtown

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Downtown? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Dahlia

4.9

4.9 (22)

$50 and over

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

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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Mike

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

What a wonderful experience and super venue. Service was impeccable. All food and pastries are made in house and 10 out of 10. Absolutely great afternoon. Make reservations and be on time. We look forward to coming again! Sure to impress anyone looking for out of the box experience.

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Experience

Cocktails at Dahlia

TENSHO

4.9

4.9 (70)

$31 to $50

Shabu-shabu

Little Tokyo

About the restaurant

Even if seats are full, we may still have availability. Also, special requests or inquiries would be welcome. Please do not hesitate to reach us by phone (213-617-1016).

5.3.2022 Tue
NEW OPEN in Little Tokyo
[TENSHO]

Right in the heart of Little Tokyo, “Kagaya” has established itself a top tier shabu shabu restaurant. Now, the torches have been handed to a new head chef and owner, the next generation to carry the torches of tradition and exquisite flavor, with the new name of TENSHO.

Trained in traditional Japanese cookery, this 23 year veteran chef is on his way to introducing a new wave of Japanese delicacies to the States. As close as you can get to Japan itself, this chef brings his revisioned menu, with patron favorites, and extensive sake list. The desert and a la carte menu is designed by their French trained chef.

The wagyu beef is of A5 rank. The seafood, carefully selected to be of highest quality. Food that is not only delicious but also good for the health.

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gavinVIP

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Great as always. Weekly treats can’t wait to go back

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Experience

Deluxe A5 WAGYU (JAPAN, 8oz)

Experience

USDA Prime Beef (Rib, 8oz)

Experience

Deluxe A5 WAGYU & Seafood

Sushi Enya - Little Tokyo

4.9

4.9 (131)

$50 and over

Sushi

Downtown

About the restaurant

Under new management; we are no longer taking any of regular dinning nor Omakase reservations.

Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second location in beautiful Old Town Pasadena.
Our third location, which opened in 2018, is located in the beach city of Marina Del Rey.

Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft.

It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.

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Jessica

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Amazing Omakase experience!! The head chef was personable and skilled.

PROPAGANDA

4.8

4.8 (72)

$30 and under

Italian

Arts District

About the restaurant

Propaganda focuses on organic, biodynamic, Italian natural wines, aperitivi cocktails, Italian style Tapas and the authentic Pizza (Pinsa) Romana.
Aperitivo Happy Hour everyday till 6pm and till 5pm on Sunday

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Evelyn

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Had a great time with my friends. We enjoyed the food and wine. Great customer service. Can’t wait to go back.

Damian

4.9

4.9 (9)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

We are a restaurant in Los Angeles' Arts District rooted in Mexican culture while celebrating seasonal Californian produce.

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leslieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We were celebrating a special birthday and you all made it an amazing celebration for all of us!! Thank you so much for the fabulous food and exceptional service!

Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse - Los Angeles

4.8

4.8 (3278)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Celebrated by the Food Network as the Best Steakhouse in California, Nick & Stef's Steakhouse offers contemporary high-design showcasing a menu combining steakhouse tradition and culinary flair. Indulge in the expanded dry-aged prime steak options and fresh-catch seafood selections paired with a curated world-class wine list of over 500 labels. Parking in Wells Fargo parking garage; validation 2 hours $7.00 3 hours $10, after 3rd hour $4 every 10 minutes Maximum $48
Things of note:
-Cashless payments only
-The outdoor patio can be cold! Please dress for your own comfort!
- Gratuity applied to parties of six or larger

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Drew

Dined 7 days ago

Nick & Stef's is our go-to restaurant every time we go to the theater, opera and the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra. The food and service are always 5 stars. I love the Filet Mignon, Chocolate Lava Cake and Lemon Merinque Tart. Nick & Stef's is the only restaurant that makes Chocolate Lava Cake without the burnt taste I've experienced elsewhere. Go to Nick & Stef's. You will not be disappointed.

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Popular dish

NEW YORK STRIP

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MEYER LEMON MERINGUE TART

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HANGER STEAK

The Capital Grille - Los Angeles

4.8

4.8 (574)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

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.

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Chris

Dined 7 days ago

Business meal. Excellent food and service and plenty of opportunity for conversation.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon 10oz

Popular dish

Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese

Eigikutei

4.7

4.7 (96)

$50 and over

Japanese

Little Tokyo

About the restaurant

Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake.
Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.
**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.

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Nell

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Amazing Gozen options. Thoughtful food presentation. Amazing quality and attentive service.

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Experience

Sushi Kaiseki Tasting Menu

Experience

Plant Based Vegan Kaiseki Experience

Experience

USDA Prime Beef Shabu-Shabu Kaiseki

San Laurel

4.7

4.7 (385)

$50 and over

Spanish

Downtown

About the restaurant

San Laurel is one of the flagship restaurants in Chef José Andrés’ collection at Conrad Los Angeles. Here, he effortlessly combines his signature forward-thinking approach to Spanish cuisine with the gorgeous produce found at Southern California’s year-round farmers’ markets. San Laurel is open daily for breakfast and dinner service.

The restaurant’s interior combines organic, earthy tones and natural wood finishes with richer hues to complement what’s on the plate: the flavors of Spain as seen through a California lens.

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Donald

Dined 2 days ago

Andrea was at our service for the evening and hands down one of the greatest dining experiences of my life she along with the food made it a lifetime memory and will definitely be back and recommend to friends and family 🙏🏼

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Experience

Valentine's Day

Bavel

4.8

4.8 (5016)

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

Downtown

About the restaurant

A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

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