Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Los Angeles

Situated inside the historic Vibiana building, the Redbird is a popular local restaurant and bar, serving scrumptious American cuisine. Chef Neal Fraser's culinary expertise is showcased through the diverse food menu, featuring several delicacies, cooked to absolute perfection using the choicest of ingredients. Regulars at Redbird have particularly praised their loaded Chicken Pot Pie, Ora King Salmon, lobster infused Gnocchetti Sardi and chef's special Veal Fraser. The bar is well stocked with the finest wines and the bartenders are known for serving tantalizing cocktails off the menu designed by Julian Cox. The decor is wonderful with elegant lighting fixtures and modern furnishings. The patio is area is attractively laid out as well and features a retractable ceiling.

Transforming taste and being you the best of ingredients is Sushi Zo Downtown in Los Angeles. This sushi house, with another branch downtown is a great place to enjoy some delicious sushi with an enticing cocktails menu. Food is great and so is the service. The place is also known for its ambiance with a modern and chic approach. The sauces used for dressing are homemade and come with a traditional twist that makes this place a must try.

Owner and chef Josef Centeno brings his third venture to Los Angeles, after the successful runs of Bar Amá and Bäco Mercat. Nestled in LA's buzzing downtown area, this Asian fusion eatery is well-located on West 4th Street. It features daily-changing menus and an array of family-dining options in a wonderful atmosphere. Its elegantly decorated dining room accommodates 32 guests at a time. The Super-Omakase prix fixe menu comprises over 20 courses which can be savored through prior reservations. Wine pairings are available at nominal prices, which makes for a wonderful dining experience.

Le Petit Paris is a quaint, romantic restaurant that will surely impress your date. The upscale decor, slow music and dim lights set the mood for a pleasant dining experience. Menu offerings include classic dishes like Caesar Salad, Seared Tuna and Lobster Linguini along with a number of house specialties like Le Petit Paris Signature Cheeseburger prepared with bacon and Lamb Shank cooked for 48 hours. Don’t forget to complement the flavorful meals with a glass of French wine for a more authentic experience. The prices may seem to be on the steeper side, but the quality of the food and the ambience are well worth the money spent.

Consistently regarded as one of the best restaurants in town, this flagship of Joachim Splichal's Pinot-based hot spots is located inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It will not disappoint you. It is a favorite of the executives at neighboring Paramount Studios, so chances are good for celebrity sightings. The seasonal roasted white asparagus is wonderful as is the poached Maine lobster with spring peas, young alliums and lemon thyme. Be sure to ask about the special dishes that change nightly. The wine list is outstanding, but if you choose to bring your own, there is a corkage fee.

Established in 2014, Kinjiro is an Asian restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine. Owned by Ninomiya Kinjiro, the place is known for it's hand crafted beer and sake, with an exotic range of food. Some of it's special include Kinjiro Ceviche, Mizuna & Daikon Salad, Wasabi Potato Salad, Chilled Battered Smelt, Fried Yearling Oysters, Kinjiro Bone Marrow Dengaku, Wild Black Cod, Manila Clam & Shiso Pasta, Pickled Plum Ochazuke and lots more. This place can be a tad bit expensive, but you will know where your money has gone. Reservations are essential as it gets packed in the evenings.