Ten places, one downtown habit: in Los Angeles dinner is the plan for the evening, not a stop along the way. The range runs from a sandwich counter to a dining room in the sky, so read it by how much occasion you want. Philippe The Original and Eggslut are counter-and-tray affairs — order, carry it, sit down. République runs café-style by day and turns candlelit after dark. Bestia and Girl & the Goat Los Angeles are the loud shared-plate dinners you book a week ahead, while Perch and 71Above put the skyline on the table and expect you to dress for it.
Then choose by the shape of the day. A morning that has to go well belongs to Eggslut inside Grand Central Market or the pastry case at République — both open early, as do Philippe The Original and Perch, which serves weekend brunch on its terrace. For an unhurried lunch with conversation, Maccheroni Republic keeps a hedged garden patio a few steps off the market crowds, and Holbox sends out Yucatecan seafood from a market-hall counter. When you want energy instead of quiet, JOEY DTLA keeps a big ground-level patio humming midweek.
At a glance
| # | Place | Score | Reviews | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippe The Original | ⭐ 9.3 | 12 180 | Editors' pick |
| 2 | Perch | ⭐ 8.9 | 7 596 | — |
| 3 | République | ⭐ 9.1 | 7 227 | — |
| 4 | JOEY DTLA | ⭐ 9.7 | 5 235 | People's favorite |
| 5 | Eggslut | ⭐ 8.9 | 4 696 | — |
| 6 | Bestia | ⭐ 9.1 | 4 044 | — |
| 7 | Girl & the Goat Los Angeles | ⭐ 9.7 | 3 771 | — |
| 8 | Maccheroni Republic | ⭐ 9.3 | 3 102 | — |
| 9 | Holbox | ⭐ 9.7 | 2 804 | — |
| 10 | 71Above | ⭐ 9.1 | 2 798 | — |
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
Philippe The Original -
People's favorite:
JOEY DTLA
Opening hours
Open late: Philippe The Original, Perch, JOEY DTLA, Bestia, Girl & the Goat Los Angeles, Holbox, 71Above.
Open early, from 8am or sooner: Philippe The Original, Perch, République, Eggslut.
Check the hours before you set out — they shift on holidays and out of season.
Full ranking
1. Philippe The Original · ⭐ 9.3
(12180 reviews)
+9 photos
1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States
Cuisine: American
An LA legend (4.6 over 12,000+ reviews): said to be the birthplace of the French Dip sandwich. A historic room with sawdust floors and surprisingly low prices. The French Dip sandwich (beef/pork/lamb), the signature mustard, pie.
«I heard I had to visit this place during my trip to Los Angeles, so I did. I parked for fr…»
2. Perch · ⭐ 8.9
(7596 reviews)
+9 photos
448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
Cuisine: French
A popular spot with a view (4.4): a rooftop French bistro in downtown LA with a city panorama and live music. French bistro dishes, fondue, cocktails — on the roof with a view. Dates, cocktails and an evening with a view.
«From the moment I arrived, everything felt thoughtfully managed. The layout made it easy t…»
3. République · ⭐ 9.1
(7227 reviews)
+9 photos
624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States
Cuisine: French
A landmark Walter Manzke restaurant (4.5) in a historic building: French cuisine, a celebrated bakery by day and refined dining by night. Pastries and croissants, French classics, seafood, brunch.
«Very tasty food, a nice place for me.»
4. JOEY DTLA · ⭐ 9.7
(5235 reviews)
+9 photos
700 W 7th St Ste S430, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States
Cuisine: International
A lively JOEY flagship (4.8) downtown: signature global comfort food, a large patio and a strong bar. Steaks, sushi, burgers, pasta, craft cocktails. Dinner with friends, a date or a downtown lunch.
«Visited JOEY DTLA for the first time to celebrate a birthday on a busy Saturday evening. T…»
5. Eggslut · ⭐ 8.9
(4696 reviews)
+9 photos
317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
A famous LA spot (4.4) at the Grand Central Market food hall: signature egg sandwiches people queue for. The signature Slut (egg in a jar), egg sandwiches, potatoes.
«Located inside the Grand Central Market, this Eggslut is busy but surprisingly efficient.…»
6. Bestia · ⭐ 9.1
(4044 reviews)
+9 photos
2121 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90021, United States
Cuisine: Italian
One of LA's most coveted tables (4.5): modern Italian cuisine, house pasta and charcuterie in an Arts District industrial space. House pasta, wood-fired pizza, charcuterie, the signature Valrhona dessert.
«The food was really tasty. I mean, how can you make such a tasty salad?
But the service w…»
7. Girl & the Goat Los Angeles · ⭐ 9.7
(3771 reviews)
+9 photos
555-3 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
Cuisine: American
The LA outpost of Stephanie Izard's cult restaurant (4.8): creative shared plates, signature goat dishes and a lively open kitchen. Goat dishes, roasted cauliflower, creative specials. A gastro group and lovers of bold cooking.
«The food and service were impressive. We booked a table for 8:30pm and arrived around 7:35…»
8. Maccheroni Republic · ⭐ 9.3
(3102 reviews)
+9 photos
332 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
Cuisine: Italian
A beloved downtown Italian spot (4.6): house pasta, Southern Italian cooking and a cosy patio. House pasta, seasonal Italian dishes, a patio dinner.
«It's been 10 years since our last time here. The food is still wonderful. We came here on…»
9. Holbox · ⭐ 9.7
(2804 reviews)
+9 photos
3655 S Grand Ave c9, Los Angeles, CA 90007, United States
Cuisine: Mexican
A Michelin-recognised spot (4.8): authentic coastal Yucatecan Mexican seafood in a simple food-hall format. Ceviche, seafood tostadas, aguachile, fish tacos.
«An incredible meal! Everything was extremely fresh. The tuna ceviche was tasty and bright,…»
10. 71Above · ⭐ 9.1
(2798 reviews)
+9 photos
633 W 5th St 71st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States
Cuisine: American
A restaurant atop the US Bank Tower (4.5): a panorama of all of LA from the city's highest restaurant, with modern American cuisine. A seasonal tasting menu, seafood, cocktails with a view. Special occasions and unforgettable views.
«Brought my husband here for a birthday dinner. I have to say Carl B was unbeatable! His le…»
Questions & answers
Which place tops the ranking? Philippe The Original — score 9.3/10 (Editors' pick).
How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 10 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.
What is the average rating in the top? 9.3/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.
Which place has the most reviews? Philippe The Original — 12180 visitor reviews.
Big group: JOEY DTLA is built for it — booths, a menu from sushi to steaks, staff used to crowds; Philippe The Original seats a crowd at communal tables, though at peak lunch you may sit apart. With kids: Philippe The Original again, fast and casual, and Maccheroni Republic with its patio room. Live music: nightly at Perch. Outdoors: fire pits at Perch, the JOEY DTLA patio, the hedged garden at Maccheroni Republic, string lights at Bestia. Most take guests into the late evening; République, Eggslut and Maccheroni Republic finish earlier, and all ten work on Sunday.
Honestly about the edges. The cuisine lines lean American, French and Italian; East and South Asian kitchens are absent, and Mexico turns up once, at Holbox. The map barely leaves the center — downtown and the Arts District, with Holbox alone beside Exposition Park. Nobody runs around the clock, only four of the ten open early, and for a quiet low-lit table with no scene attached the shortlist is Maccheroni Republic.
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