Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveMiro Restaurant
888 Wilshire BlvdDelicious food and a whiskey tasting room downstairs.
Mignon
128 E 6th StA tiny hidden gem. The food and wine selection is impeccable.
Hands down the best Chicken Pot Pie in the city. They make it fresh daily.
48 locals recommend
WOODSPOON
107 W 9th StHands down the best Chicken Pot Pie in the city. They make it fresh daily.
Redbird
114 E 2nd St
Broken Spanish
1050 Flower StSo many different flavors for your pallet.
71Above
633 W 5th StPerfect for date night.
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayThey have something for everyone here.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StYUM.
Their Cobb salad is to die for! You forgot you're eating a very healthy meal. Everything on their menu is delicious.
85 locals recommend
Zinc Cafe & Market and Bar
580 Mateo StreetTheir Cobb salad is to die for! You forgot you're eating a very healthy meal. Everything on their menu is delicious.
Their escargot is my favorite. Incredible wine list. One of my favorite restaurants in the city
62 locals recommend
Church & State LA
1850 Industrial StTheir escargot is my favorite. Incredible wine list. One of my favorite restaurants in the city
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlLove the ambiance of this place.
French Dip. Iconic dtla restaurant. There's a speakeasy in the back.
153 locals recommend
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StFrench Dip. Iconic dtla restaurant. There's a speakeasy in the back.
Birdies
314 W Olympic BlvdWhen you're craving chicken and fresh donuts.
Dine here before a show at The Disney Concert Hall. On the pricier side, but the best white truffle risotto I've ever had.
Patina
1150 South Olive StreetDine here before a show at The Disney Concert Hall. On the pricier side, but the best white truffle risotto I've ever had.
People usually come here to watch the games. Tons of TV's and always a game on. Food is good too.
Rock & Reilly's DTLA
615 Flower StPeople usually come here to watch the games. Tons of TV's and always a game on. Food is good too.
Nick & Stef's Steakhouse
330 S Hope StDelicious Brunch and Fantastic Dinner. A tiny little spot that is always busy. They only take reservations for parties of 4 or more but you can normally find a spot at the bar for 2 people. They also have Sancerre by the glass which is rare for a lot of LA restaurants.
156 locals recommend
Ostrich Farm
1525 Sunset BlvdDelicious Brunch and Fantastic Dinner. A tiny little spot that is always busy. They only take reservations for parties of 4 or more but you can normally find a spot at the bar for 2 people. They also have Sancerre by the glass which is rare for a lot of LA restaurants.
This place is AHHHHHMMAAZzIINNNGGGG. Everything on their menu is out of this world. The wine selection is to die for. This is a perfect spot for an anniversary dinner or business dinner meeting.
7 locals recommend
BRERA Ristorante
1331 E 6th StThis place is AHHHHHMMAAZzIINNNGGGG. Everything on their menu is out of this world. The wine selection is to die for. This is a perfect spot for an anniversary dinner or business dinner meeting.
Parks & Nature
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdDog friendly and beautiful views. There's a ton of amphibians in the water - you can see them all around the lake. Lots of people walking, jogging, hanging out on the grass. They have a delicious cafe at the boat rental.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Dog friendly and beautiful views. There's a ton of amphibians in the water - you can see them all around the lake. Lots of people walking, jogging, hanging out on the grass. They have a delicious cafe at the boat rental.
Arts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand AveMUSEUM OF ICE CREAM SAN FRANCISCO
1 Grant AveThe Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveEssentials
Whole Foods Market
788 S Grand AveDrinks & Nightlife
The Teragram Ballroom
1234 W 7th StThey have some killer shows!
It used to be the Electric Company, now it's an absolutely gorgeous spot. Crowded, but the decor is worth it.
241 locals recommend
The Edison
It used to be the Electric Company, now it's an absolutely gorgeous spot. Crowded, but the decor is worth it.
Perch
448 S Hill StOne of the best rooftops in DTLA.
Exchange La
618 S Spring StThis place is so cute. They have an inside venue as well as a large outdoor seating area. Lots of delicious cocktails and a great beer selection.
36 locals recommend
Resident
428 S Hewitt StThis place is so cute. They have an inside venue as well as a large outdoor seating area. Lots of delicious cocktails and a great beer selection.
Villains Tavern
1356 Palmetto StreetHipsters galore. Excellent cocktails.
Great dive bar in the Arts District. They have great prices, a pool table, and darts. A cool patio in the back as well. Also, you can get a slice of pizza at the place next door and bring it in.
41 locals recommend
Tony's Saloon
2017 E 7th StGreat dive bar in the Arts District. They have great prices, a pool table, and darts. A cool patio in the back as well. Also, you can get a slice of pizza at the place next door and bring it in.
The Moroccan Lounge
901 E 1st StGreat venue. A lot of awesome bands play here.
The Continental Club
116 4th StreetNew upscale joint. Live jazz on Wednesday nights.
So much fun here! Hang out by the pool or groove out on the weekends.
330 locals recommend
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StSo much fun here! Hang out by the pool or groove out on the weekends.
Eightytwo
707 E 4th PlThe best Barcade dtla! Great food trucks and DJ's on the week nights.
Great venue! A little dive-y, a little hipster, perfect for a week night show. They always have a ton of upcoming talent on their calendar.
185 locals recommend
Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdGreat venue! A little dive-y, a little hipster, perfect for a week night show. They always have a ton of upcoming talent on their calendar.
Getting Around
7th St / Metro Center station
Shopping
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetThis place is great! And a lovely vinyl selection as well.
They have so many beautiful flowers - great prices. It's enormous! Try to go on a week day when it's less crowded.
44 locals recommend
Los Angeles Flower Market
754 Wall StThey have so many beautiful flowers - great prices. It's enormous! Try to go on a week day when it's less crowded.