The Best Burger

We celebrated a birthday with a party of 6. Our server explained dishes were served family style…read more She recommended 2 items per guest. This is what we ordered: 1. Pickled Pepper Blueberry Cornbread 2. Grilled Corn 3. Grilled Kalbi Style Short Ribs 4. Sauteed Green Beans 5. Goat Curry 6. Goat Belly 7. Ginger Chili Yum Salmon 8. Pork Belly Noodles 9. Sticky Glazed Pork Shank 10. Blackberries & Butter Montamore Cake Complimentary chocolate ice cream with chocolate syrup and sprinkles for the birthday boy! My favorites: 1. The blueberry cornbread was served with the best honey butter and blueberry jam. 2. The goat curry was not gamey. The meat was tender and the curry was mild in flavor. 3. The salmon was served with a crispy skin. The celery and peanut salad complemented the salmon well. 4. The pork belly was full of flavor. It was served with glass noodles. 5. The HIGHLIGHT of dinner was the pork shank. It was served with a strawberry salad, cucumbers, hoisin mayo sauce, hot mustard sauce, naan, and lettuce. The meat fell of the bone. This is a MUST try. For dessert we ordered the blackberries & butter cake. It was served with a frozen blackberry basil jam which had the consistency of a sorbet and basil whipped cream. If you like basil, this is the dessert for you! Overall, this was a delicious dinner. Service was attentive. Everyone had a great time!

Wow! After years of waiting, I finally tried the girl and the goat and it did not disappoint. We…read morearrived early... yes, there is a parking structure!! Big win. We sat at the bar where there was ample seating. We ordered three mocktails and one martini... all drinks were We were taken to our table (check was transferred from bar) and started one course at a time & shared. Our waiter was personable and took our order quickly as well as consistently replenished our drinking water. Everything was delicious and had its own unique flavor, from the chickpea fritters which had softness and crunchiness, the goat mousse with sweet and savory sauces and the crumpets and crackers; then the goat belly with a deliciously crisp skin and soft inside and intense flavor (but not gamey) with a rich sauce, the steak was yummy and precut, and the pork shank which was epic! I loved all the greens and pita to wrap the pork and goodies into! We ended with a bday scoop of mango sticky ice cream which was completely different than I've had before and yummy.

6.5 mi•Arts District, Downtown

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Zinc Café & Bar

4.0(2.2k reviews)

Full bar

Happy hour specials

Breakfast at Zinc was made absolutely delightful with the service of Nicolas. I ordered the zinc…read moreclub with turkey and prosciutto, which was amazing!!! It also came with a choice of sides, I picked the soup which also was tasty but I couldn't tell you what type of soup it was. The hospitality and service was A class standard and I would highly recommend for anyone to come visit this establishment if their looking for goood food and excellent service. Im definitely going to return for their Margherita pizza and drinks.

Very friendly manager. Took care of us very well. Good service & food was great! I highly…read morerecommend this place!!

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The Rising Sun

4.2(182 reviews)

Very nice hidden gem here, it's located off the beaten path, romantic and whimsical with a…read moregoth-like feel. I tried the beignets and they were really tasty, server was attentive and a good looking crowd showed up for "The Obscure" reserved seating for tasting and I was told mocktails if you're not into the spirits of that sort.

Had a chance to dine at The Rising Sun. The setup is simple. You find a seat, order through a QR…read morecode, and pick up your food at the window when it's ready. There is a small seating area, and the seats weren't particularly comfortable, but the space seems intended more for a quick stop rather than a long sit-down meal. I ordered the beignet, breakfast po'boy sandwich, and chicken and waffles. - The beignet tasted good, but the portion was quite small. - The egg in the breakfast po'boy was burnt, which affected the overall flavor. - The chicken and waffles tasted like frozen food that had been reheated rather than freshly made. On the positive side, the service was very kind and friendly. However, overall the food was disappointing.

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The Rising Sun - Two angus beef patties, ground in-house, cheddar cheese, remoulade, shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato, house pickles, and red onion on a brio

Two angus beef patties, ground in-house, cheddar cheese, remoulade, shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato, house pickles, and red onion on a brio

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Pulled pork smoked for 18hrs., house BBQ sauce, vinaigrette slaw, house pickles, remoulade, brioche bun

Verve Coffee Roasters

4.0(558 reviews)

Amazing coffee place with a lovely outdoor and indoor space as well as a loft. Obviously it's a…read morewell-known place in Arts District but many people come here to work and drink delicious coffee and Matcha. I will also shout out their breakfast burrito, which is crispy, crunchy and filled with delicious inside. My only regret was not adding avocado, but it's a lovely place to catch up with friends and or do your work. I even saw some people bring some books to read outside in the sun on the benches and while I don't have that free time yet, it's definitely a goal to come back to do that. Shout out to the lovely cashier who is very patient with my order and everyone who was very kind.

my friend and i checked out this coffee place while browsing around…read more - the interior was nice and very spacious. it's a nice place for chatting and studying but there were no outlets - we got the moroccan mint iced tea (1/5) and the seasonal drink, citrus bloom (1/5). in all honesty, both of these drinks were not our favorites. the mint iced tea was bitter and had a weird aftertaste. they also didn't let us do sugar adjustments for the drink. for the citrus bloom, i don't really know how to describe what it tastes like...it was first acidic then sweet and then a bitter aftertaste..it felt like the drink was all over the place, very unpleasant and hard to drink. the drinks were also on the pricey side in which based off our experience, it was not worth it. - we got our drinks in a moderate amount of time. there was no one at the front to take our order so we waited a bit. the server that took our order gave an attitude that made it seem like we were taking too long to order. it also took a while to do our transaction when we did cash. the parking was not the best, it was very small and tight. overall, i don't think i would come back to give this place another try but it was a place to try out in the area.

6.2 mi•Arts District, Downtown

Interior. 3/28/2025

Breakfast burrito and matcha latte

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Iced coffee

Bike Shed Moto Co - Los Angeles

4.4(660 reviews)

Vegan friendly

Kid friendly

I always try to make time to swing by here and grab a meal or drink whenever I'm at the Arts…read moreDistrict or in L.A in general. I've always received such great service and the food is always on fire. The only downside would be the parking, can be hard to find parking depending how busy the area is, but it's worth it.

Checked out Bike Shed Moto Co. and honestly loved the vibe. When you walk in, it's this huge open…read morespace with a fully stocked bar, tattoo parlor, barber shop, and even a bike shop all inside. Such a cool setup and definitely a great spot for gatherings. They also have a private area for smaller parties and a full menu. We only went for drinks this time, but every plate I saw the servers carrying looked really good. On Sundays a lot of motorcycle clubs come through and hang out, which adds to the fun atmosphere. Overall just a really cool place with great energy -- definitely worth checking out.

Huevos Rancheros (Vegan Options available)

The perch: a high concrete table in the restaurant area.

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Full English Breakfast (Vegan Options available)

Sampa

4.4(682 reviews)

•$$$

Best dinner I've had in LA. Had the tempura squash blossom, grilled eggplant and adobo octopus. We…read morealso had several cocktails. Every dish was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. Portion sizes were surprisingly large for this tier of restaurant .The cocktails were invented, definitely unique and not something I've had before. Our server Jaden was super attentive and the service was excellent throughout. This is officially my favorite fine dining experience in LA.

The best food and service we had at a restaurant ever. The kare kare tamales were phenomenal as…read morewell as the A5 Wagyu and Ribeye. We tried all the pastas with the Bucatini being my favorite for its perfectly balanced tomato type sauce. We finished off with the Ube souffle and key lime pie. Both were uniquely crafted and a nice flavor to end the night. Drinks were very tasty as well. We had the Ube horchata, melon pandan cooler, and a calamnasi mocktail mojito. Shoutout to all the staff for making this experience wonderful.

Bar area

Bibinka pancake

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Sandcouch Cafe

After a late night out, the hubs and I needed something reasonably close and yummy for breakfast…read more We were staying at the Hotel Per La so I sent my hubs to grab and our food to bring it back to our hotel room. My breakfast burrito was good. My husband's breakfast sandwich was better so halfway through we traded. Service was great. Ambiance was nice.

I'll be honest here, I kind of wanted to hate this place ever since I almost went a few months back…read morebut changed my mind when I saw six people wearing fedoras at a table and wanted nothing to do with that, but here we are, months later giving this place another real shot. My wife and I stopped here a few weekends back for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised with just how much I enjoyed the food. The ambiance here is pretty generic, white and bright and very copy and paste of a lot of places popping up recently. The staff was super friendly while taking our orders and dropping the food off, which is always appreciated. I ended up ordering the Santo's Turkey Melt which is smoked turkey, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, and chipotle aioli served on sourdough with a side of french fries. The sandwich was really good and the same can be said for the french fries and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of fries given, so thumbs up to that. I forgot what the food costs so I visited the website and for some reason they don't think it's important to put that online, which is pretty darn stupid if you ask me. Overall, I didn't have a bad experience at Sandcouch Cafe and I would visit again in the future thanks to it's convenient location. The food was solid and the staff was friendly, and that's really all I need when ordering a sandwich.

Try out Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich; the swiss cheese and chipotle aioli make this no ordinary ham+egg+cheese sandwich.

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Prank

4.1(1.1k reviews)

5.7 mi•Downtown

We recently hosted our first cocktail party in LA, and Dave from Prank was an absolute angel. He…read moresupported us from start to finish, offering thoughtful suggestions on how to make the event even more unique and special. I had many questions, and both he and his team addressed every single one with patience, care, and attention to detail. It's clear that Dave was born to host events! That level of guidance makes all the difference when you're nervours... that patience and guidance it's exactly what you want in a venue partner. Prank was an excellent choice for our event. The location is fantastic, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the drinks and food were outstanding. Thank you so much. We will absolutely recommend Prank and keep it on our radar for future events in LA.

This is one of the coolest spot in DTLA in my opinion. Here's why... there is an easy feel to the…read moreatmosphere as soon as you walk up to the entrance. The open patio, the bar area and how it wraps around the corner where there is a smaller intimate section. The music was awesome, the bartender has a great pour and the people seemed to be really having a great time. As I look around I see there is an open upstairs area that looks down onto the first level. So cool right? I had a conversation with two regulars and they swear by the menu. Plans are made to come back and I must try the food when I do. Cheers!!

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Distrito Catorce

4.1(41 reviews)

7.5 mi•Boyle Heights

There are only a handful of places I've been to in my life that genuinely care about the community…read morethey serve, and Distrito Catorce is absolutely one of them, thanks to Guillermo. I was pretty new to LA the first time a friend invited me to an event there and introduced me to Guillermo. He was immediately warm, welcoming, and intentional about making people feel included. Coming from San Francisco, where community spaces meant a lot to me, I had really been missing that feeling, and this one place filled that gap in a meaningful way. Even though I don't live in the immediate neighborhood and don't get to visit as often as I'd like, I've loved every chance I've had to support this business. And beyond the community aspect, the food is truly bomb. Incredible chefs, thoughtful menus, and consistently great experiences. Thank you, Guillermo, for your commitment to curating such a special space and for leading with care and purpose.

Bomb brunch spot! Been meaning to go here and it did not disappoint. The chorizo burger was perfect…read morefor a Sunday late morning. Fried chicken sandwich was on point and we devoured the esquite brussels. Definitely going back to try everything else - on top of that the drinks and service was amazing.

6.8 mi•Arts District, Downtown

Art counter entrance a safe space Paint & Brunch at Distrito Catorce Facilitated by Liliflor Art

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Manuela

4.2(2.3k reviews)

Beautiful restaurant and great food. Manuela has lovely outdoor dining alongside their vast variety…read moreof plants and vegetables

Food and ambiance were exceptional. What a great atmosphere and the setting is perfect in the Arts…read moreDistrict! Angel who works there is funny and definitely the life of the party. We will definitely come back to try the brunch but we had an amazing dinner. The cornbread and biscuits are a must! The potatoes as a dinner side are a must have and their chicken was decadent with the right amount of fat. Still salivating from dinner!