Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Los Angeles

Located in downtown Los Angeles, with smart businessmen and posh women flocking in, you surely can't miss this chic place. Casey's Irish Bar & Grille has an old world charm and attracts clients with its delicious fare of American and Irish delicacies. Hop in on Wednesdays and participate in Team Trivia to win exciting goodies! Live Irish music on Thursdays and Fridays with a pint of beer or whiskey on the rocks, sets the ball rolling for a good night.

This versatile bar and pub in Downtown Los Angeles is equal parts cocktail haven and sports central, and does a rad job of balancing its two personalities. The ambiance is atmospheric and friendly, just the kind you would want on a Friday night out. When required, however, it can also be a nifty stop for a cocktail on a casual date night. The food menu is unpretentious yet well put-together, with selections like Empanadas, Fried Chicken, Pickled Shrimp and Mediterranean Salad, among others. Cocktails are potent and fun, such as the vermouth and bourbon laced Jersey Handshake, and the rum-infused Rumbum. If you plan to hang out here with the guys on a game night, nothing spices things up like a classic Patty Melt and a cold beer.

Located in Downtown Los Angeles, Public School 213 is a gastropub that takes pride in its unique culinary concept. Set in a simple yet elegant space, the mood in here is perfect for a casual meal with friends and family. Take your pick from its exclusive gourmet menu, which features dishes like Fiery Calamari, Chorizo Mac & Cheese and Bacon Chedar Tots. Its rotating tap selection features some of the finest local and imported brews that always adds a bit of a surprise. Also available are a host of innovative cocktails like Yellow Smoke, The Earl of Juniper and Rumbuzz, that will certainly have you coming back for more. Add in great happy hours and a scrumptious brunch menu to all the excitement and you've got yourself a place that you simply cannot miss.

Enjoy a fine spread of Italian cuisine at Terroni Downtown LA. This casual retsaurant is well known among locals for the fine flavors that set teh dishes apart. Choose from the Napoli pizza or the Rigatoni Arcoboleno and the Maccheroncini Geppetto pastas that are the main highlights of the menu. There is a fine selection of wines as well. The restaurant also offers private dining.

The sophisticated Elevate Lounge (sister extablishment to the Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant) offers guests a unique experience, where advanced architectural structures of glass make the lounge feel indoors, while it is actually open to the outdoor air. With sleek VIP areas, a large dance floor and an extensive variety of drinks to choose from, Elevate is quickly becoming one of L.A.'s new hot spots.

Trendy albeit crowded, Golden Gopher realizes your dream of not-so-expensive drinks, beautiful girls, and a great time. Corporate moguls mingle with the street crowd, downing the likes of Blue Angel and Pabst beer. Other lures include video games, jukebox, happy hour, liquor store, and patio seating. To venture in, a valid ID usually does the trick.