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Best Restaurants In Los Angeles California
Los Angeles has the most dynamic dining scene in the country, where counter-service mariscos compete directly with three-star tasting rooms.
1
Holbox
Famed for pristine Yucatecan mariscos served inside Mercado La Paloma. Order the smoked kanpachi tostada and the grilled diver scallop taco. Counter seating is mostly walk-in at lunch, but tasting menu seats require booking weeks ahead on Resy.
2
Kato
Known for ultra-refined Taiwanese fine dining showcasing bold Southern California sourcing. Make sure to try the yóutiáo with caviar and steamed local sablefish. Bookings drop on Resy a month out; bar seating is available for drinks and snacks.
3
Providence
Revered as LA's premier three-Michelin-star temple for wild sustainable seafood. The standout dishes are the salt-roasted Santa Barbara spot prawns and uni egg. Dinner is an expansive tasting menu requiring reservations up to two months ahead on OpenTable.
4
Bavel
Known for bold, wood-fired Middle Eastern flavors served in a buzzing Arts District room. The must-orders are the fluffy warm pita with duck ‘nduja hummus and the spiced lamb neck shawarma. Bookings drop 60 days ahead on OpenTable, though the bar accommodates walk-ins.
5
Anajak Thai
Acclaimed for boundary-pushing Thai cooking and a stellar natural wine list. Order the crisp Southern Thai fried chicken and whole dry-aged branzino. Weeknight dinners book a month ahead on OpenTable, and Thai Taco Tuesday now requires reservations.
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