The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017
Mastro's Ocean Club is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

1. Mastro's Ocean Club

8.7
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Steakhouse · 36 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The suave service and familiar fare makes this an easy-to-recommend spot for anyone looking for an ocean-view restaurant in Malibu. Leia mais.

Tar & Roses is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

2. Tar & Roses

8.7
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Mônica, CA
Restaurante Americano · 82 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: After a kitchen fire knocked it down for months, Tar & Roses returned to form with casual New American and globally-inspired small plates and entrees that would impress any visitor from out of town. Leia mais.

Cassia is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

3. Cassia

9.0
1314 7th St, Santa Mônica, CA
Restaurante Asiático · 62 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The vibe is wonderful: expansive and vibrant without being too formal, it's the kind of place you can drop in for a cocktail and raw seafood at the bar, or a long sit-down dinner with friends. Leia mais.

Gjusta is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

4. Gjusta

9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Café · Venice · 266 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Is there a better day-time eatery than Gjusta at the moment? Except for the paucity of seating, the fare coming out of Gjusta's massive kitchen and ovens is impressive from beginning to end. Leia mais.

The Rose Venice is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

5. The Rose Venice

8.9
220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
Restaurante Americano · Los Angeles · 183 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The produce-driven, pasta-centric menu is sure to please most people while the multi-faceted building offers everything from a casual bite at the bar to a composed sit-down experience on the patio. Leia mais.

Manhattan Beach Post is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

6. Manhattan Beach Post

8.9
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
Restaurante Neo-Americano · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 148 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The dark environs make for a perfect date spot just steps from the ocean, while the crave-worthy fare like the cheddar bacon biscuits and green curry mussels convince diners to become regulars. Leia mais.

Hatchet Hall is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

7. Hatchet Hall

8.9
12517 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Neo-Americano · West Los Angeles · 33 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Brian Dunsmoor's ode to Southern cooking continues to produce some of the city's finest American cuisine, with a bent toward using fresh produce and deep flavors. Leia mais.

Tsujita Annex is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

8. Tsujita Annex

8.2
2050 Sawtelle Blvd (at Mississippi Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Casa de Macarrão Oriental · West Los Angeles · 53 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Simply put, this is the most intense ramen LA has ever seen. The tsukemen is a great choice for starters while the regular ramen bowl packs are garlicky punch. Leia mais.

Spago Beverly Hills is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

9. Spago Beverly Hills

8.8
176 N Canon Dr (at Wilshire Blvd.), Beverly Hills, CA
Restaurante Neo-Americano · 122 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills flagship still has a compelling tasting menu that would stand up to the city's best. Leia mais.

Maude is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

10. Maude

8.4
212 S Beverly Dr (at Wilshire Blvd), Beverly Hills, CA
Restaurante · 17 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: With just 25 seats in the diminutive restaurant, Stone takes one ingredient per month and makes an entire nine-course tasting menu based on that seasonal ingredient. Leia mais.

Sotto is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

11. Sotto

9575 W Pico Blvd (at Edris Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Italiano · South Robertson · 82 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The pizzas are top notch, the wine program is next level, and the cocktails are worth boasting about. But the pastas and plates are really what brings people back every day and every week. Leia mais.

Lukshon is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

12. Lukshon

3239 Helms Ave (btwn Venice & Washington Blvd), Culver City, CA
Restaurante Asiático · 70 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Try the dan dan noodles, khao soi noodles, spicy chicken pops, and even the massive rendition of beef with broccoli. All the flavors will seem familiar, but come presented in a more thoughtful way. Leia mais.

Hamasaku is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

13. Hamasaku

8.5
11043 Santa Monica Blvd (at Sepulveda Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Casa de Sushi · Westwood · 39 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: While this corner strip mall restaurant still offers flashy, over-the-top rolls for celebrity types, the real gem is the omakase, chock full of interesting fish and based on warm, well-seasoned rice. Leia mais.

Norah is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

14. Norah

8.6
8279 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Restaurante · 30 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: You'll see a plate of cornbread on every table, and perhaps an order of uni-butter poached shrimp. As for entrees, opt for the hand torn pasta, fried quail, or bone-in pork chop. Leia mais.

Aburiya Raku is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

15. Aburiya Raku

521 N LA Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Restaurante Japonês · 14 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: This West Hollywood restaurant, transplanted from Las Vegas, has some of the most consistent, and delicious, izakaya fare in Los Angeles. Leia mais.

Jon & Vinny's is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

16. Jon & Vinny's

9.1
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Italiano · Mid-City West · 104 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: With composed pastas, salads, and some fine pizzas, it's the kind of comfort food that everyone can get behind. Leia mais.

République is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

17. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Francês · Hancock Park · 266 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The desserts, breads, and pastries by Margarita are near perfect while the charcuterie board is sure to stun anyone. Leia mais.

Salt's Cure is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

18. Salt's Cure

8.3
1155 N Highland Ave (at Lexington Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Restaurante Americano · 88 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: A meat den through and through, Salt's Cure serves a killer weekend breakfast along with what may be the city’s single best weeknight pork chop — best enjoyed with a glass of wine, of course. Leia mais.

Petit Trois is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

19. Petit Trois

8.7
716 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Francês · 77 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Petit Trois has already become the most talked about French restaurant in the city. Try the omelette, steak frites, escargot; pretty much everything on the tight menu is worth ordering. Leia mais.

Cassell's Hamburgers is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

20. Cassell's Hamburgers

8.6
3600 W 6th St (at S Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Hamburgueria · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 45 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: This modern, airy space captures the zeitgeist of fast-casual cooking with moderate prices in a flexible space. Come for a well-grilled burger or tuna melt, and stay for the excellent house-made pies. Leia mais.

Trois Mec is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

21. Trois Mec

716 N Highland Ave,Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Americano · 44 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Ludo Lefebvre paired up with Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo to create a musical version of Led Zeppelin - a supergroup of uber-talented culinary minds that produces one of the best tasting menus in town. Leia mais.

Sqirl Kitchen is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

22. Sqirl Kitchen

8.9
720 N Virgil Ave (at Marathon St), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Neo-Americano · East Hollywood · 203 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Tucked away on a sleepy stretch of Virgil, this seasonal kitchen produces surprising cuisine that balances flavor with superb ingredients. Don't miss the desserts either. Leia mais.

Baroo is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

23. Baroo

8.6
5706 Santa Monica Blvd (Wilton Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Coreano · 28 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: This tiny restaurant in East Hollywood is cooking up some of the most inventive, and affordable, cooking in Los Angeles through the efforts of Kwang Uh, who worked at Noma. Leia mais.

Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

24. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Lanchonete · Westlake South · 176 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Pro tip: try the #54, a blend of both the pastrami and corned beef in one sandwich. And don't skip the rest of the classic Jewish deli menu - it's all very well executed. Leia mais.

Night + Market Song is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

25. Night + Market Song

8.6
3322 W Sunset Blvd (at Micheltorena St), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Tailandês · Silver Lake · 75 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: With a cadre of excellent Thai dishes in a fun, convivial atmosphere, Night + Market Song is the place to be any night of the week. Just remember that things might be a little spicier than you expect. Leia mais.

Alimento is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

26. Alimento

8.5
1710 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Italiano · Silver Lake · 38 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: While occasionally tough to nab tables, the casual vibe makes it easy to slip in any night of the week and feast on expert-level pasta, near-perfect small plates, and robust, shareable large plates. Leia mais.

The Original Pantry is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

27. The Original Pantry

8.1
877 S Figueroa St (at W 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Lanchonete Americana · South Park · 242 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: An old school diner in the heart of Downtown, this greasy spoon never closes its doors, and hasn't since the 1920's. Order the ham steak & eggs, or a patty-melt style "burger." Leia mais.

Broken Spanish is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

28. Broken Spanish

1050 S. Flower St, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Mexicano · South Park · 33 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: With creative takes on Mexican-American cuisine, plus a killer evening ambiance, Broken Spanish is the grown up restaurant Downtown LA desperately needed. Leia mais.

Bestia is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

29. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Italiano · Downtown Los Angeles · 248 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Think seasonal, meat-driven rustic Italian in an industrial space in the heart of the Arts District. It's one of the most constantly booked restaurants despite having a nearly hidden location. Leia mais.

Union Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

30. Union Restaurant

8.8
37 E Union St, Pasadena, CA
Restaurante Italiano · Old Pasadena · 46 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: A seasonally inflected California-Italian restaurant, Kalman does everything from house made pasta to innovative appetizers to hefty mains like the epic porchetta. The wine program is also top notch. Leia mais.

The Bellwether is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

31. The Bellwether

13251 Ventura Blvd (Longridge Avenue), Studio City, CA
Restaurante · 20 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Studio City loves the place, ordering up scores of innovative small plates that span global flavors. Oh, and the sleek, but approachable dining room surely helps the experience. Leia mais.

Din Tai Fung is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

32. Din Tai Fung

8.9
400 S Baldwin Ave (in Westfield Santa Anita), Arcadia, CA
Casa de Dumpling / Guioza · 26 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: With world-class soup dumplings plus a slate of reliably good Chinese food, DTF is back in action and better than ever. Leia mais.

LocoL is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

33. LocoL

1950 E 103rd St (at Anzac Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Fast Food · Watts · 18 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: With affordable burgers, chili bowls, and "foldies" (mini quesadillas), the food is surprisingly great for the very low price. Leia mais.

Jun Won is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

34. Jun Won

414 S Western Ave Ste B, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Coreano · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 3 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Everything from the seafood pancake to the tofu stew with dazzle anyone unfamiliar or well-versed in Korean food. Leia mais.

Szechuan Impression is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

35. Szechuan Impression

7.1
1900 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA
Restaurante Sujuanês · 21 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: This chef-driven Sichuanese restaurant in SGV is exhibit A in well executed Chinese cuisine, with toothpick lamb, cold noodles, tea-smoked ribs, and boiled fish pots as must-order items. Leia mais.

Chi Spacca is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

36. Chi Spacca

8.8
6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Italiano · 33 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The massive steaks, dry-aged in house and grilled to perfection, are the epitome of beef. Order a bottle of fantastic wine and you'll be ensured a legendary meal. Leia mais.

Salazar is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

37. Salazar

9.0
2490 Fletcher Dr (at Ripple St), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurante Mexicano · East LA · 29 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: It's a Sonoran-style taco joint, which means grilled carne asada and other meats served on flour tortillas. Nothing beats that ambiance: an oasis in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Leia mais.

Black Market Liquor Bar is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

38. Black Market Liquor Bar

8.6
11915 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Bar de Coquetéis · 96 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The cavernous dining room feels like a party every night, while the market-driven plates are sure to please anyone at your table. Leia mais.