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Free Things to do in Los Angeles that Don’t Suck

Free Things to do in Los Angeles that Don’t Suck

Sep 26, 2011

There’s a lot of fun to be had for free when you’re swaddled between majestic hills and the warm Pacific Ocean. In Southern California, the best things in life are truly free when you consider all of the free things to do in Los Angeles: art, street performances, scenic walks, fun educational settings, and sunsets so stunning they’ll change your life.

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The 5 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles

The 5 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles

Sep 26, 2011

Maybe the secret behind all of the creative genius in Hollywood is the great food. Check out this inspiring list of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. The dining scene in LA transcends mere food; it’s about image, baby. See and be seen while indulging in beautiful food, surrounded by beautiful people.

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Dining in Los Angeles

Stars eat just like the rest of us, and dining in Los Angeles means maybe bumping into some of those stars at a local eatery. With restaurants in Los Angeles you can choose to go all out or stick to the basics. Either way, you’ll have a lot of choices.

Los Angeles County is the most diverse in the country and the dining choices reflect that. Try the fish tacos at La Serenata, or go for the most luxurious Asian meal you’ve ever had at the famous Yamashiro’s in Hollywood. To talk dining in Los Angeles and not mention The Palm’s steak would be a travesty. Or, for a quick classic, customize your fast food meal at In-And-Out Burger and you surely won’t be disappointed.

When it comes to dining in Los Angeles you can go slow or fast, expensive or cheap and always know that you’re getting a meal worthy of the stars.

49 Los Angeles Restaurants

  • 24/7 Restaurant

    The Standard, Hollywood 8300 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood (California), CA 90069

    Pulling an all nighter in Los Angeles isn't a rare achievemnt. That's why the 24/7 Restaurant is around to fill your nightly food fix. With classic international comfort foods your 2am excursion is sure to satisfy.

    http://www.standardhotels.com/hollywood/restaurants-bars/24-7-restaurant/

  • 25 Degrees

    Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood (California), CA 90028

    This classic burger and milkshake joint is one not to be missed. Especially if you read the L.A. Times where they twice voted it as one of Los Angeles' best burgers.

    http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/la/hollywood-roosevelt/eat/25-degrees

  • angelini osteria

    7313 beverly boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90036
    Mid-city

    simple, sublime italian

    323.297.0070
    lunch tue - fri noon - 2:30p dinner tue - sun 5:30 - 10:30p

    www.angeliniosteria.com

  • animal

    435 north fairfax avenue, los angeles, ca, 90048
    Fairfax

    like nothing else in los angeles

    323.782.9225
    sun - thu 6 - 11p fri - sat 6p - 2a

    www.animalrestaurant.com

  • axe

    1009 abbot kinney boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90291
    Venice

    classic california cuisine

    310.664.9787
    see website for hours

    www.axerestaurant.com

  • Azalea Restaurant

    Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens 120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles (California), CA 90012

    Enjoy the classic tastes of Soutnern Califronia at Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens fine restaurant. It'll leave you wanting more.

    http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/html/la-restaurants.asp

  • Bar Marmont

    Chateau Marmont 8221 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood (California), CA 90046

    Visit this European influenced bar and restaurant to try your shot at eating in a beautiful chateau. Using fresh local produce, Bar Marmont is a can't miss meal.

    http://www.chateaumarmont.com/barmarmont.php

  • bay cities

    1517 lincoln boulevard, santa monica, ca, 90401
    Santa Monica

    old-school italian deli and market

    310.395.8279
    tue - sat 9a - 7p sun 9a - 6p

    www.bcdeli.com

  • best fish taco in ensenada

    1650 north hillhurt avenue, los angeles, ca, 90027
    Los Feliz

    the name says it all

    323.466.5552
    daily 11a - 8:30p

    www.bestfishtacoinensenada.com

  • Breeze

    Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067

    If you're looking for some classic Southern California food and fresh sushi in Beverly Hills, Breeze has got you covered.

    http://centuryplaza.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp#1660544

  • café de leche

    5000 york boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90042
    Highland Park

    a south american-inspired café

    323.551.6828
    daily 7a - 7p

    www.cafedeleche.net

  • Café La Boheme

    Café La Boheme 8400 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

    American cuisine in an extravagant, chandelier-decorated venue cannot get any better. This top rated restaurant is sure to leave a lasting impression on more than just your taste buds.

    http://boheme.globaldiningca.com/

  • canelé

    3219 glendale boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90039
    Atwater Village

    farmer's market fresh food

    323.666.7133
    see website for hours

    www.canele-la.com

  • carmela ice cream


    Roaming

    fresher-than-fresh ice cream

    323.319.6084
    check website for hours and locations

    www.carmelaicecream.com

  • church & state

    1850 industrial street, los angeles, ca, 90021
    Downtown

    industrial chic bistro

    213.405.1434
    see website for hours

    www.churchandstatebistro.com

  • clementine

    1751 ensley avenue, los angeles, ca, 90024
    Century City

    bakery and cafe

    310.552.1080
    mon - fri 7a - 7:30p sat 8a - 5p

    www.clementineonline.com

  • coolhaus


    Roaming

    mobile modern ice cream


    check website for hours and locations

    www.eatcoolhaus.com

  • daikokuya

    327 east first street, los angeles, california, 90012
    Little Tokyo

    ramen, ramen, ramen!

    213.626.1680
    mon - thu 11a - midnight fri - sat 11a - 1a sun noon - when soup is gone

    www.daikoku-ten.com

  • Delphine Brasserie

    W Hollywood 6250 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood (California), CA 90028

    Check out this chic brasserie, which features an interpretation of a classic French bistro. You're sure to enjoy its casual French cuisine

    http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=1789&attractionId=1004617733

  • el huarache azteca

    5225 york boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90042
    Highland Park

    home of the huarache

    323.478.9572
    daily 8am - 10:30pm

  • food + lab

    7253 santa monica boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90046
    West Hollywood

    organic, european cafe

    323.851.7120
    daily 8a - 8p

    www.foodlabcatering.com

  • fugetsu-do

    315 east first, los angeles, california, 90012
    Little Tokyo

    japanese confectionary and bakery

    213.625.8595
    sun - thu 8a - 6p fri - sat 8a - 7p

    www.fugetsu-do.com

  • gjelina

    1429 abbot kinney boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90291
    Venice

    rustic american food that draws crowds

    310.450.1429
    mon - fri 11:30a - midnight sat - sun 10:30a - midnight brunch until 3p

    www.gjelina.com

  • good girl dinette

    110 north avenue 56, los angeles, ca, 90042
    Highland Park

    vietnamese comfort food

    323.257.8980
    tue - thu 5:30 - 9:30p fri 5:30 - 10p sat noon - 10p sun noon - 9p

    www.goodgirldinette.com

  • joan's on third

    8350 west third street, los angeles, ca, 90048
    Mid-city

    beloved cafe and market

    323.655.2285
    mon - sat 8a - 8p sun 8a - 6p

    www.joansonthird.com

  • la estrella

    york and ave 54, los angeles, ca, 90042
    Highland Park

    my favorite taco truck


    24/7

  • lamill

    1636 silver lake boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90026
    Silverlake

    serious coffee

    323.663.4441
    sun - thu 7a - 10p fri - sat 7a - 11p

    www.lamillcoffee.com

  • lark cake shop

    3337 west sunset boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90026
    Silverlake

    super sweet cake and cupcake shop

    323.667.2968
    sun - mon noon - 6p tue - thu 10a - 8p fri - sat 10a - 10p

    www.larkcakeshop.com

  • loteria! grill

    6333 west 3rd street, los angeles, ca, 90036
    Mid-city

    regional mexican food

    323.930.2211
    mon - sat 9a - 9p sun 9a - 7p

    www.loteriagrill.com

  • mendocino farms

    300 south grand avenue, los angeles, ca, 90071
    Downtown

    drool-worthy sandwiches

    213.620.1114
    mon - fri 11a - 3p

    www.mendocinofarms.com

  • mo-chica

    3655 south grand avenue, los angeles, california, 90007
    Downtown

    contemporary peruvian

    213.747.2141
    mon - sat lunch 11a - 4p dinner 6 - 11p

    www.mo-chica.com

  • Monsoon Café

    Monsoon Café 1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401

    Monsoon Café will take your breathe away before you even get to your table. This Asian cuisine will get your night off to a great start.

    http://monsoon.globaldiningca.com/

  • nickel diner

    524 south main street, los angeles, ca, 90013
    Downtown

    a new kind of diner

    213.623.8301
    breakfast + lunch tue - sun 8a - 3:30p dinner tue - sat 6 - 11p

    www.nickeldiner.com

  • nook bistro

    11628 santa monica boulevard #9, los angeles, ca, 90025
    West Los Angeles

    tucked away bistro

    310.207.5160
    see website for hours

    www.nookbistro.com

  • palate food + wine

    933 south brand boulevard, los angeles, ca, 91204
    Glendale

    restaurant and wine bar with amazing eats

    818.662.9463
    see website for hours

    www.palatefoodwine.com

  • pho café

    2841 west sunset boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90026
    Silverlake

    a place for pho and vietnamese home cooking

    213.413.0888
    daily 11a - midnight

  • reddi-chick

    225 26th street, los angeles, ca, 90049
    Brentwood

    b.b.q. chicken and ribs

    310.393.5238
    mon - sat 9a - 8p

  • samosa house and bharat bazaar

    11510 west washington boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90066
    Culver City

    vegetarian indian cuisine and market

    310.398.6766
    daily 10:30a - 9:30p

    www.samosahouse.net

  • scoops

    712 north heliotrope drive, los angeles, ca, 90029
    Mid-wilshire

    housemade ice cream with flavors that change daily

    323.906.2649
    mon - sat noon - 10p sun 2 - 6p

  • shima

    1432 abbot kinney boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90291
    Venice

    heart-healthy sushi

    310.314.0882
    tue - sat 5:30 - 10:30p

  • soot bull jeep

    3136 west 8th street, los angeles, ca, 90005
    Koreatown

    korean charcoal bbq

    213.387.3865
    mon - sun 11a - 11p

  • Tart Restaurant Hollywood

    Farmer's Daughter Hotel 115 South Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036

    Comfort food with a southern twist is hard to pass up. Tart Restaurant Hollywood provides it with a wonderful outdoor ambiance, natural ingredients and only grass fed meats.

    http://www.farmersdaughterhotel.com/tart.html

  • The Palm - West Hollywood

    The Palm - West Hollywood 9001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069

    You can catch some Los Angeles celebrities and eat a great steak at this L.A. classic. The Palm is a must-visit vintage L.A. hotspot.

    http://www.thepalm.com/Los-Angeles-West-Hollywood

  • the tasting kitchen

    1633 abbot kinney boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90291
    Venice

    seasonal, northwest-inspired food

    310.392.6644
    daily 6p - close

    www.thetastingkitchen.com

  • umami burger

    850 south la brea avenue, los angeles, ca, 90036
    Mid-city

    burgers for the fifth taste

    323.931.3000
    daily 11a - 10p

    www.umamiburger.com

  • valerie confections

    3360 west first street, los angeles, ca, 90004
    Silverlake

    chocolate and toffee

    213.739.8149
    mon - fri 10a - 6p sat 11a - 4p

    www.valerieconfections.com

  • viet noodle bar

    3133 glendale boulevard, los angeles, ca, 90036
    Atwater Village

    northern-style vietnamese

    323.906.1575
    daily 11a - 10p

    www.vietnoodlebar.com

  • village idiot

    7383 melrose avenue, los angeles, ca, 90046
    West Hollywood

    good pub with good food

    323.655.3331
    mon - thu 11:30a - midnight fri 11:30a - 1a sat 9a - 1a sun 9a - midnight

    www.villageidiotla.com

  • wurstküche

    800 east third street, los angeles, ca, 90013
    Downtown

    purveyor of exotic sausages

    213.687.4444
    sun noon - midnight mon - sat 11a - midnight

    www.wurstkucherestaurant.com