The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017
Mastro's Ocean Club is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

1. Mastro's Ocean Club

8.7
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Restaurant-grill · 36 conseils et avis

EaterEater: The suave service and familiar fare makes this an easy-to-recommend spot for anyone looking for an ocean-view restaurant in Malibu. En savoir plus .

Tar & Roses is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

2. Tar & Roses

8.8
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Restaurant américain · 82 conseils et avis

EaterEater: After a kitchen fire knocked it down for months, Tar & Roses returned to form with casual New American and globally-inspired small plates and entrees that would impress any visitor from out of town. En savoir plus .

Cassia is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

3. Cassia

9.0
1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA
Restaurant asiatique · 62 conseils et avis

EaterEater: The vibe is wonderful: expansive and vibrant without being too formal, it's the kind of place you can drop in for a cocktail and raw seafood at the bar, or a long sit-down dinner with friends. En savoir plus .

Gjusta is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

4. Gjusta

9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Café · Venice · 266 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Is there a better day-time eatery than Gjusta at the moment? Except for the paucity of seating, the fare coming out of Gjusta's massive kitchen and ovens is impressive from beginning to end. En savoir plus .

The Rose Venice is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

5. The Rose Venice

9.0
220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
Restaurant américain · Los Angeles · 183 conseils et avis

EaterEater: The produce-driven, pasta-centric menu is sure to please most people while the multi-faceted building offers everything from a casual bite at the bar to a composed sit-down experience on the patio. En savoir plus .

Manhattan Beach Post is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

6. Manhattan Beach Post

9.0
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 148 conseils et avis

EaterEater: The dark environs make for a perfect date spot just steps from the ocean, while the crave-worthy fare like the cheddar bacon biscuits and green curry mussels convince diners to become regulars. En savoir plus .

Hatchet Hall is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

7. Hatchet Hall

9.0
12517 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · West Los Angeles · 33 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Brian Dunsmoor's ode to Southern cooking continues to produce some of the city's finest American cuisine, with a bent toward using fresh produce and deep flavors. En savoir plus .

Tsujita Annex is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

8. Tsujita Annex

8.3
2050 Sawtelle Blvd (at Mississippi Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant de nouilles · West Los Angeles · 53 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Simply put, this is the most intense ramen LA has ever seen. The tsukemen is a great choice for starters while the regular ramen bowl packs are garlicky punch. En savoir plus .

Spago Beverly Hills is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

9. Spago Beverly Hills

8.8
176 N Canon Dr (at Wilshire Blvd.), Beverly Hills, CA
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · 123 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills flagship still has a compelling tasting menu that would stand up to the city's best. En savoir plus .

Maude is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

10. Maude

8.4
212 S Beverly Dr (at Wilshire Blvd), Beverly Hills, CA
Restaurant · 17 conseils et avis

EaterEater: With just 25 seats in the diminutive restaurant, Stone takes one ingredient per month and makes an entire nine-course tasting menu based on that seasonal ingredient. En savoir plus .

Sotto is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

11. Sotto

9575 W Pico Blvd (at Edris Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant italien · South Robertson · 82 conseils et avis

EaterEater: The pizzas are top notch, the wine program is next level, and the cocktails are worth boasting about. But the pastas and plates are really what brings people back every day and every week. En savoir plus .

Lukshon is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

12. Lukshon

3239 Helms Ave (btwn Venice & Washington Blvd), Culver City, CA
Restaurant asiatique · 70 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Try the dan dan noodles, khao soi noodles, spicy chicken pops, and even the massive rendition of beef with broccoli. All the flavors will seem familiar, but come presented in a more thoughtful way. En savoir plus .

Hamasaku is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

13. Hamasaku

8.1
11043 Santa Monica Blvd (at Sepulveda Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Bar à sushis · Westwood · 39 conseils et avis

EaterEater: While this corner strip mall restaurant still offers flashy, over-the-top rolls for celebrity types, the real gem is the omakase, chock full of interesting fish and based on warm, well-seasoned rice. En savoir plus .

Norah is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

14. Norah

8.5
8279 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Restaurant · 30 conseils et avis

EaterEater: You'll see a plate of cornbread on every table, and perhaps an order of uni-butter poached shrimp. As for entrees, opt for the hand torn pasta, fried quail, or bone-in pork chop. En savoir plus .

Aburiya Raku is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

15. Aburiya Raku

521 N LA Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Restaurant japonais · 14 conseils et avis

EaterEater: This West Hollywood restaurant, transplanted from Las Vegas, has some of the most consistent, and delicious, izakaya fare in Los Angeles. En savoir plus .

Jon & Vinny's is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

16. Jon & Vinny's

9.1
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant italien · Mid-City West · 104 conseils et avis

EaterEater: With composed pastas, salads, and some fine pizzas, it's the kind of comfort food that everyone can get behind. En savoir plus .

République is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

17. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant français · Hancock Park · 266 conseils et avis

EaterEater: The desserts, breads, and pastries by Margarita are near perfect while the charcuterie board is sure to stun anyone. En savoir plus .

Salt's Cure is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

18. Salt's Cure

8.3
1155 N Highland Ave (at Lexington Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Restaurant américain · 88 conseils et avis

EaterEater: A meat den through and through, Salt's Cure serves a killer weekend breakfast along with what may be the city’s single best weeknight pork chop — best enjoyed with a glass of wine, of course. En savoir plus .

Petit Trois is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

19. Petit Trois

8.7
716 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant français · 77 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Petit Trois has already become the most talked about French restaurant in the city. Try the omelette, steak frites, escargot; pretty much everything on the tight menu is worth ordering. En savoir plus .

Cassell's Hamburgers is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

20. Cassell's Hamburgers

8.6
3600 W 6th St (at S Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Lieu servant des hamburgers · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 45 conseils et avis

EaterEater: This modern, airy space captures the zeitgeist of fast-casual cooking with moderate prices in a flexible space. Come for a well-grilled burger or tuna melt, and stay for the excellent house-made pies. En savoir plus .

Trois Mec is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

21. Trois Mec

716 N Highland Ave,Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant américain · 44 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Ludo Lefebvre paired up with Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo to create a musical version of Led Zeppelin - a supergroup of uber-talented culinary minds that produces one of the best tasting menus in town. En savoir plus .

Sqirl Kitchen is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

22. Sqirl Kitchen

9.0
720 N Virgil Ave (at Marathon St), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · East Hollywood · 203 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Tucked away on a sleepy stretch of Virgil, this seasonal kitchen produces surprising cuisine that balances flavor with superb ingredients. Don't miss the desserts either. En savoir plus .

Baroo is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

23. Baroo

8.6
5706 Santa Monica Blvd (Wilton Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant coréen · 28 conseils et avis

EaterEater: This tiny restaurant in East Hollywood is cooking up some of the most inventive, and affordable, cooking in Los Angeles through the efforts of Kwang Uh, who worked at Noma. En savoir plus .

Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

24. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Épicerie fine · Westlake South · 176 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Pro tip: try the #54, a blend of both the pastrami and corned beef in one sandwich. And don't skip the rest of the classic Jewish deli menu - it's all very well executed. En savoir plus .

Night + Market Song is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

25. Night + Market Song

8.7
3322 W Sunset Blvd (at Micheltorena St), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant thaïlandais · Silver Lake · 75 conseils et avis

EaterEater: With a cadre of excellent Thai dishes in a fun, convivial atmosphere, Night + Market Song is the place to be any night of the week. Just remember that things might be a little spicier than you expect. En savoir plus .

Alimento is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

26. Alimento

8.5
1710 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant italien · Silver Lake · 38 conseils et avis

EaterEater: While occasionally tough to nab tables, the casual vibe makes it easy to slip in any night of the week and feast on expert-level pasta, near-perfect small plates, and robust, shareable large plates. En savoir plus .

The Original Pantry is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

27. The Original Pantry

8.0
877 S Figueroa St (at W 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · South Park · 242 conseils et avis

EaterEater: An old school diner in the heart of Downtown, this greasy spoon never closes its doors, and hasn't since the 1920's. Order the ham steak & eggs, or a patty-melt style "burger." En savoir plus .

Broken Spanish is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

28. Broken Spanish

1050 S. Flower St, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant mexicain · South Park · 33 conseils et avis

EaterEater: With creative takes on Mexican-American cuisine, plus a killer evening ambiance, Broken Spanish is the grown up restaurant Downtown LA desperately needed. En savoir plus .

Bestia is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

29. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant italien · Downtown Los Angeles · 248 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Think seasonal, meat-driven rustic Italian in an industrial space in the heart of the Arts District. It's one of the most constantly booked restaurants despite having a nearly hidden location. En savoir plus .

Union Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

30. Union Restaurant

8.8
37 E Union St, Pasadena, CA
Restaurant italien · Old Pasadena · 46 conseils et avis

EaterEater: A seasonally inflected California-Italian restaurant, Kalman does everything from house made pasta to innovative appetizers to hefty mains like the epic porchetta. The wine program is also top notch. En savoir plus .

The Bellwether is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

31. The Bellwether

13251 Ventura Blvd (Longridge Avenue), Studio City, CA
Restaurant · 20 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Studio City loves the place, ordering up scores of innovative small plates that span global flavors. Oh, and the sleek, but approachable dining room surely helps the experience. En savoir plus .

Din Tai Fung is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

32. Din Tai Fung

8.9
400 S Baldwin Ave (in Westfield Santa Anita), Arcadia, CA
Restaurant spécialisé dans les quenelles · 26 conseils et avis

EaterEater: With world-class soup dumplings plus a slate of reliably good Chinese food, DTF is back in action and better than ever. En savoir plus .

LocoL is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

33. LocoL

1950 E 103rd St (at Anzac Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Fast-food · Watts · 18 conseils et avis

EaterEater: With affordable burgers, chili bowls, and "foldies" (mini quesadillas), the food is surprisingly great for the very low price. En savoir plus .

Jun Won is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

34. Jun Won

414 S Western Ave Ste B, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant coréen · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 3 conseils et avis

EaterEater: Everything from the seafood pancake to the tofu stew with dazzle anyone unfamiliar or well-versed in Korean food. En savoir plus .

Szechuan Impression is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

35. Szechuan Impression

7.1
1900 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA
Restaurant Szechuan · 21 conseils et avis

EaterEater: This chef-driven Sichuanese restaurant in SGV is exhibit A in well executed Chinese cuisine, with toothpick lamb, cold noodles, tea-smoked ribs, and boiled fish pots as must-order items. En savoir plus .

Chi Spacca is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

36. Chi Spacca

8.8
6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant italien · 33 conseils et avis

EaterEater: The massive steaks, dry-aged in house and grilled to perfection, are the epitome of beef. Order a bottle of fantastic wine and you'll be ensured a legendary meal. En savoir plus .

Salazar is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

37. Salazar

9.1
2490 Fletcher Dr (at Ripple St), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant mexicain · East LA · 29 conseils et avis

EaterEater: It's a Sonoran-style taco joint, which means grilled carne asada and other meats served on flour tortillas. Nothing beats that ambiance: an oasis in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. En savoir plus .

Black Market Liquor Bar is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

38. Black Market Liquor Bar

8.6
11915 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Bar à cocktail · 96 conseils et avis

EaterEater: The cavernous dining room feels like a party every night, while the market-driven plates are sure to please anyone at your table. En savoir plus .