Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Los Angeles

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Kinsey Vallier

Adam Zeller

Costco

80/100 (7683 ratings)

"Huge parking lot with lots of parking space. Stocked up on smoked salmon, Kirkland hard saltzer, croissants, etc. Don't go to Costco when you're..."

Scott Yu

"I was in the neighborhood and went to get chicken bake for lunch. I noticed they only have hot dog, pizza and chicken bake on the menu. Hamburger..."

Grace K

"I am truly impressed at the efforts this location has made to crowd control, reduce the amount of customers at any given time and limit the amount of..."

Sara Dylan

"Don't sanitize their carts completely, theres no such thing as social distancing here, as much as id like to give it a lower review I'm reviewing the..."

spooky

"The shopping experience was great. But they need to organize checkout lines better so that customers can remain socially distanced. Everyone was..."

Agustin De La Hidalga

Winsome

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent place. Had a great morning there, very nice people..."

EBP

Traxx Restaurant And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Brussel sprouts are delicious! I usually go if I miss my Metrolink train. Place is lively and busy when there's a home Dodger game. Solid drinks..."

Dalia Hernandez

"It has been years since I've visited Traxx Bar. I no longer work downtown Los Angeles...sigh. Sitting at the bar I reminisced about the various times..."

Laura Longoria

"I was waiting for a transfer and had some lunch on the outdoor patio. Very good service, good food. I would stop again when in the..."

Michael Romero

"Lunch here today, in the beautifully restored LA Union Station. Food is great, staff are friendly and accommodating, and is a good value. 😃 Beer..."

Kenneth McWeeney

"Great atmosphere inside Union Station terminal, where there is never a dull moment. People watch and eat a..."

Stephen Wolfstein

"This review is for the Traxx Bar. The staff is friendly and their drinks are good. They don’t serve food after 7 PM FYI. Would love to catch their..."

Vanessa Chaudhari

"Steven was the bartender when I was there, and he was friendly, made super good drinks, introduced me to the gin gimlet and it was so good. Very..."

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"Traxx bar happy hour and drinks are great. We had the bratwurst and fries,the brussel sprouts and the Traxx draft beer. All was excellent. This is..."

Janice Weikal

"Damn good music selections. As a frequent bar patron, the music is critical to my extended stay and purchases. This place has got that..."

Cafe Noir

"Nice atmosphere and tasty food, very good service and great wine selection. Never expected to see such a good restaurant at train station. Crab cake..."

Darya Shestakova

"Great beer!! Loved the citrus taste. Definitely a bar to visit at Union..."

Ronny Benitez

"The food here is amazing! I went here with my family preCovid before we went to see a show downtown! We were under a bit of a time crunch and the..."

Kelsey Collins

"One of the best fried chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. Can’t recommend this place..."

J A

"Thank you Traxx for keeping your catering available to us. Your boxed lunches have been fresh, well cooked, and lovely during these covid-19..."

Rosa Castro

"I've been to union station a million times and never knew this place was here! It's like platform 9&3/4 only the worthy can see it. Can't say a damn..."

v R

"Johnny is the best Bartender! He's very professional and..."

Brendan Charles

"Amazing way to spend time waiting for the next train, especially when they have happy hour..."

Travis Curry

Lemonade

Wheelchair Accessible

"For me the portion are huge. I shared it with my husband. I ordered grilled chicken, poached salmon, broccolli with cheese and quinoa with fuji..."

Michelle Medina Sison

"Love their urugula pear salad, their beet and vinaigrette salad oh and their skirt steak salad is..."

Ingrid Bueno

"I get take out from Lemonade on almost a weekly basis, and I still crave it in between trips. Love the mushroom soup, mashed potatoes, and the..."

Sanjana Srivastva

"Fast food as it should be.Basically an updated cafeteria, the food at the cheerily designed Lemonade is clean, fresh, and tasty--California..."

Sonali Sharma

"I like lemonade next to MOCA. It's a great spot to grab a sugar free lemonade (watermelon, lemon and Rosemary), ice tea or a flavored lemonade...."

Jill Weinlein

"I want to take a moment to thank Miguel and the team for saving my lunch presentation with clients today. They were already very busy with lunch..."

AJ D.

"Fun lemonade-based drinks. The staff are attentive and efficient. If you're unsure of an order, you can ask to sample a few of the lemonade flavors...."

Jacqueline Mak

"Counter service restaurant. Food was tasteful but lukewarm at best. I wish they were a bit warmer, especially for the salmon bowl. Room temperature..."

Sharon Black

"Light and delicious meals. My meal came out to $21-24(?) which was two sides, a protein and rice. I got the Mexican street corn and mash potatoes..."

D. L

"This place is amazing. My wife and I are from out of town, we've been to lemonades before In LA but this one hit straight to home. The staff were so..."

Joshua Sill

"Awesome service! I arrived here lunch time. I ordered Lobster, soba noodle, Lebanese cucumber, sesame: VERY tasty indeed, I wished I'd gotten a full..."

Jana Weis

"The poke-cado toast and lavender elderflower lemonade tasted as beautiful as they looked. Service was also..."

Paolo Ramos

"I was on a model job and they provided lunches from this place , and I got the vegetarian box that had cauliflower in it , amazing 👏🏾 because..."

Amber Johnson

"The lemonade definitely was good and I would go back for more if it was conveniently located to me. If you are in the neighborhood AND on foot, then..."

Jamal Wonderful

"The lemonades are very tastey and aesthetically pleasing. They don't leave any bad aftertaste or bitterness. It has a perfect balance of sweet and..."

Diana Garcia

"This location is the spot, and the girls that work at this location are ALL GEMS. I need to express to the ladies at this location that they are very..."

Oscar P

"Kinda pricey but good food!! The customer service is also very friendly :)) located underneath the street, right next to the MOCA entrance..."

Mikaela Solstice

"Cute little shop right outside the MOCA. The lemonade was good and very fun looking. Definitely a nice treat after walking..."

조현아Hannah

"I only ordered Lemonade when I was there, but my friend ordered food and it looked delicious. Everything was great. The employees were very nice and..."

Jessica M.

"This Lemonade location has always been my wife and I’s favorite place to stop by when in DTLA. It is located in the MOCA on the outdoor terrace..."

Robert Lozada

Moreton Fig

"Really enjoy the bread here! And fish stuff like salmon and the other one forget the name but u can check it in my photos. Panna cotta is too much..."

KY C

"I came here with a friend, and it was quite fun! The new Skulls exhibit was really interesting, probably my favorite exhibit to visit :) The..."

Alexandra Phillips

"This is a nice upscale place for those in the surrounding area of USC. It's nicely decorated with light wood, attentive and an open design that has a..."

CherryLosAngeles

"The food is ok at best. The bread was honestly the best thing I had when I was here and I ordered the steak sandwich which definitely was not worth..."

Thomas Columbus

"Great place to eat in the middle of campus and a perfect place to hold conversations! The service was exceptional and so was the taste of the TK's..."

Johnson Kwong

"Nice place to have a good meal before a game. Small but very good menu, and our server was..."

Kurt C.

"Came to the USC campus to tour the grounds and meet with a counselor and stopped here to eat. Great place that had healthy options that were very..."

Bianca Henry

"Delicious food. Great for an upscale on-campus..."

Reed Blaylock

"Favorite thing about this place is its location, but the food was also..."

tiffany mulrony

"This place is not bad, I'd come..."

Sandra McLaughlin

"This place isn't bad at..."

Layla Jennings

Laura Escobar

Chaza Toulain

Wetzel's Pretzelsa

Dining At The Getty

78/100 (5305 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was quite possibly the best serviced meal I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating. And the food was incredible. We ate family styled and tried so..."

Justin Bass

"I would give it 4.5 but Google doesn't do halves. I wanted to try a few things that in my opinion should never be removed from the menu or run out...."

Sofi CB

"I’d been here in early 2019, and I was thrilled to be back! The service was lovely- the server helped us choose the perfect selections and amount...."

Nicole Crawford

"Otium is an incredibly satisfying meal, albeit with some pretty steeped price points. We come here 2-3 times a year as a treat or special date night...."

Tommy Lei Studio

"The restaurant is a tucked away delightful gem. The ambiance is light & breezy with an upscale feel. The staff is attentive and the food was nicely..."

Maria

"This is one of my all time favorite places. We have been here 5 times in a year and will keep coming back. Everything is worth getting and the menu..."

Mario Garcia-Gillespie

"The food here is exceptional! We tried the squid ink pasta dish which was so unique and flavorful, even for this type of pasta. The trout was super..."

Erin Dorman

"I had the pleasure of dining at Otium restaurant recently, and I must say it was an incredibly satisfying experience from start to finish. Upon..."

Hafeez Soomro

"I highly recommend this restaurant. The food was delicious, and drinks were good where you can actually taste and feel the alcohol. Great vibes..."

Alexandra Purnell

"I had relatively high expectations for Otium - but they were by far exceeded. I made the reservation around 2 months in advance. I have heard a lot..."

Jess M

The Bleecker Street Restaurant

Crave Cafe

75/100 (3139 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really enjoyed breakfast at Crave. Excellent and attentive service. You order at the counter and get a number for your table. Food comes out..."

Jimmy Stewart

"Great atmosphere and very good drinks. I got a Honeydew/Mango mix and it came out like nothing else..."

R S

"This place has a very unique friendly atmosphere and amazing food ! All the desserts are great, but the Nutella crepes with strawberry 🍓 banana..."

Taliy Sky

"Great Happy hour. They're shrimp Tempora is By far best in Valley! Consistently. Hand rolls are Spectacular and fresh! The sushi is pretty good...."

Derrick Hopkins

"Nice spot in studio city/Sherman Oaks to enjoy your time with friends while eating. This place has different variety if foods, cakes and..."

ARI K PRODUCTION (Arian Khoroushi)

"It gets very busy here, especially when you go during the evening! The line gets crazy! So I like to come here when it's less busy, usually during..."

Alen Smit

"AMAZING! Being from Philly and part Italian descent I am an expert on Philly Cheese Steaks! Prices are a bit pricey but affordable and worth it. I..."

Fit Trainer

"Great vibes morning to night, breakfast menu is the best, huge servings! Special shout-out to Jasmine who is always friendly and nice to talk..."

Payton Robinson

"Stopped by Crave Cafe recently and I must say, it’s one of those hidden gems you don’t find often. The ambiance was chill, making it a great spot..."

James Cookson

"Great breakfast and lunch spot. My wife loves the crepes, and my favorite are the chill cheese fries. But the best thing of all is the Carmel..."

Michael Orourke

"An amazing place if you're craving crepes. I been to this Crave Cafe many times and they never disappoint. I personally like their Banana and..."

Peter Xaymountry

"Delicious food, and has some gluten free options. Although the employees there are Dont really know what is gluten free, so I wasn’t too confident...."

Leedor Habot

"This location is a what I would call a "Tik Tok" restaurant, meaning it is a place that seems to only be busy because it's trendy. I would rate it..."

Carlos Rodriguez

Ray's And Stark Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"I could wax on and on about Ray’s “Mediterranean-inspired menu” and their “emphasis on farm-to-table”, and what a talent executive chef..."

Malcolm Johnson

"Brought to us by LACMA and the the Patina Group (Patina, Nick & Stef's, Cafe Pinot), Ray's and Stark Bar are jointly named after late producer and..."

IFlipForFood

"Museums are not generally associated with destination dining. However, at Ray's and Stark Bar at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) you..."

Nomsnotbombs

"We split a Sausage Flatbread (12) with spicy Nduja sausage, red onions, cacao cavallo cheese and japapenos. Very..."

I Nom Things

"Such a nice place to eat all around! I had a truly well-made pear and walnut salad, serviceable tomato soup, and exceptional iced coffee beverage...."

Chelsea P

"We had the light lunch after the exhibition at LACMA. Very big seating area. A lot of tables including indoor and outdoor. Good vibe. The staff was..."

Reichen Yoo

"I had a wonderful lunch at this restaurant. There were not that many people to my surprise, especially on a Saturday, and the staff member were very..."

Timothee Bigle

"I would give this 5 stars - but they got rid of their BEST SALAD! The chickpea salad with dill was AMAZING!! They are left with their basic salads..."

Matthew Flynn

"It’s perfectly located at LACMA and great outdoor dining experience to be surrounded by palm trees, fresh air and amazing views of the museum. Food..."

Emerald in Cali

"It’s a nice restaurant/bar snuggled in LACMA - perfect to get something to eat and unwind after exploring through all the exhibitions at LACMA. I..."

anne

"Had a lovely evening on a Friday night during the jazz nights, we sat inside so didn’t get to watch but listen. Our food was good not great. I..."

Claudia Diaz

"I was visiting from out of the country while my partner and I came across Ray’s during our LACMA stop. Luckily, we had a super welcoming, upbeat,..."

Tracy Ha

"Great location, nice views and presentation. Excellent, courteous and friendly staff. My waiter, Hugo, was especially pleasant. The Croque Madame..."

E. Dominic Black

"Beautiful presentation & outstanding service. Fungi Misti Pizza crust light & balanced keeping taste of mushrooms as a top note. Heirloom..."

Marilyn Ritter

"Fabulous food and excellent service. Honestly the best French fries I've had in a long long long time. Highly..."

Michael The Game

Saint Felix

74/100 (1553 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"For the best restaurant in Hollywood, Saint Felix has great food, drinks, and beautiful atmosphere. #saintfelix..."

Ryan Lujan

"Saint felix is my home away from home. Complete with that crazy uncle, and lots of cousins! Haha. I LOVE the attention to detail in the cocktails, ..."

Jael Serrano

"I’ve been coming here for years and I’m never disappointed. Friendly staff, great drinks and overall a great place to hang out with a few..."

Ryan Sayers

"Had a great time watching the Browns game. Great atmosphere and drinks were great as..."

MAURA KEENE

"Went to Saint Felix on Friday night for dinner with a friend. Felt like we we greeted by everyone there. The atmosphere was great. We were seated at..."

Joel Adams

"Such a pleasant find in LA. I had the Cajun shrimp pasta and civiche...so delicious! Our waiter was kind and super fast service. The atmosphere..."

Eve F

"Really tasty burgers and fun drinks. If you don't make a reservation you have to sit at the bar. They play 70's and 80's movies and music videos..."

Lauren Cassis

"Had a great pre-show Meal at Saint Felix on a Saturday evening. From the moment we arrived things went well. The hostess was friendly and led us to a..."

Darren Johnson

"One of my favorite cocktail spots in Hollywood. Drink menu always on point, food is delicious and the staff is extremely..."

Noah Szubski

"It was a good experience for being a first time customer. It was just confusing whether to order or wait for a waiter. Other than that, it was a nice..."

Melida Paz

"This is the Cleveland Browns Backers Bar on Sunday's @ I love it! Never knew it was so many Cleveland Browns fans..."

Debbie Murray

"A cool bar just to sit and chat and have a drink. I went back and took my family there for drinks and some nibbles for dinner. Great food...."

Matthew Denehy

Sherbourne

Kendall’s Brasserie

73/100 (2032 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"I had the pleasure of dining at Kendall's Brasserie recently, and I must say it was an outstanding experience that exceeded all my expectations. From..."

AK47 Haseeb

"The restaurant is the ideal venue to have a nice meal before an opera. It's located down the stairs from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. We, a group..."

Alicia R.

"Kendall's Brasserie is located on the street level of the Music Center on Grand Ave. We had about an hour before we needed to find out seats at the..."

Q. “Keene” Korinth

"Yumm! It’s definitely a little spendy but worth it! I wasn’t too hungry so I got a caesar and brussel sprouts and they were very good. The wine..."

Tommy Martinez

"Service was adequate mostly, but we had to requests the same items a few times. The food was excellent. Braised beef rib was tender, juicy, and..."

Geri

"The food was very pretty good. Quite expensive but continent for attending and event at the music..."

Declan G

"Refreshed space to enjoy a wonderful meal before or after a show at any of the theatres next door. The food is always fresh and delicious. Try their..."

Paige Simonson

"Food was yummy. My pic is of flatiron steak and fries. Portion size was larger than expected. Workers were all courteous and helpful. Restaurant was..."

Anne Hendricks-Jones

"One of those wonderful places where you never get a bad meal. Always packed but they always fit you in...excellent service to top off excellent..."

Linda Lockwood

"I've eaten twice now at Kendall's. Initially it was because of its proximity to the Ahmanson. But I've come back mostly because of the good service..."

John Moore

"Both food and service were excellent! Drinks perfectly made by the dynamic duo, Eden and Edwin, food, Mucho, tasty and perfectly prepared by the..."

Angela Curry

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Porta Via Palisades

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went here right after getting married and were waited on by Alejandro. What a wonderful person to get us started and bring us some much needed..."

Bohdan Smetaniuk

"The food was delicious. Salads were diverse. The steak was well cooked. The outdoor decoration was fantastic. We..."

Shabnam Jafari

"Beautiful location with nice bar and outdoor seating. Nice design and good food selection. The food itself is ok. Nothing to point out. Once..."

Yuval K

"Get the pork chop! It was amazing and the glaze they put on it was awesome. The greens that came with it were stellar. The special, burrata fig and..."

Jackie G

"This place is a must-do. Saw a Movie next door and as long as you're there before 9:00 you can get a meal. Fantastic lake Michigan (we are from..."

Tom Auch

"This is the first time that we are dining here, and I have to say that we really enjoyed our lunch here. We were visiting the area on Monday with a..."

Eden A

"Solid in every way. Timeless atmosphere, engaged staff with evidence of diverse hiring strategies and reliably excellent food. Can't do much..."

Mike H

"Great, cozy restaurant. Ordered a breakfast sandwich with egg by recommendation of the server and it was spot on. Delicious. Sampled the French..."

L S

"Very good management and service. Alissa and Angel do a very good job running the place. The food was great and very much improved. The setting is..."

Thierry Leduc

"Not only was this long awaited lunch on point but the ambience staff waiters AND FOOD Were off the charts. Thank you porta via palisades for making a..."

Manuel Medina

"Great food, excellent service. Perfect place to soak in the atmosphere of the Pacific Palisades..."

Ross Albu

"We love this place, delicious food, friendly staff and we love the..."

Raffi Boyajian

"Happy with the water quality, friendly staff and service. Bob the bartender kindly made many wonderful vegan suggestions to me. I tried the $10 vegan..."

Ashley Rogers

"This has a smallish menu of Cheesecake Factory style food (California comfort food) that is better prepared but kinda pricy for what it is. Service..."

Ron Williams

"The Palisades are stunning and tranquil suburbia in the city. The little townsquare is nicely built and always a pleasant stroll. The food at the..."

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