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1. LA Cha Cha Chá
4.6
Exceptional(1353)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Arts District
Booked 36 times today
LA Cha Cha Chá is the sister restaurant to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá. A place where we celebrate our barrio culture with delicious Mexican food, cocktails, wine, and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila.HAPPY HOUR SERVICE: Our happy hour is counter-service style. Please order at the bar and seat yourselves. The kitchen closes at 3:30 p.m., but cocktails will flow until 4:00 p.m.CONTACT INFORMATION: We currently do not have an active phone line. For any inquiries or assistance, please feel free to reach out to us through OpenTable or via email at reservations@chachacha.la.CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $35 per person. All reservations have a 15 minute grace period, after this time, your booking will be moved to the top of our waiting list. - We do not take requests for specific tables- Reservations are weather permitted
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2. PROPAGANDA
4.8
Exceptional(74)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Arts District
Booked 12 times today
Propaganda focuses on organic, biodynamic, Italian natural wines, aperitivi cocktails, Italian style Tapas and the authentic Pizza (Pinsa) Romana.Aperitivo Happy Hour everyday till 6pm and till 5pm on Sunday
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3. Kombu Sushi & Sake - Arts District
4.8
Exceptional(72)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Little Tokyo
Booked 2 times today
Family owned and located in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, Kombu Sushi provides guests with the familiar flavors of Japan in a contemporary yet relaxed atmosphere. We invite you, your friends, your dogs and family to dine with us. Pet menu available.
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4. Eat Drink Americano
4.6
Exceptional(3)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Arts District
Nestled in the heart of the Arts District, we're your go-to neighborhood hangout, driven by our love for delicious, top-notch food. Fun is our middle name, and we're here for all of life's moments: a laid-back brunch, a leisurely lunch meeting, chats over coffee, beer, wine, or a crafted cocktail, and unforgettable dinners. Our menu? It's a fusion of European techniques with a local twist on the classics. We take our food and fun seriously while leaving pretentiousness at the door. In a nutshell, we cook up food that leaves you feeling great.But we're more than just a restaurant; we're a welcoming community that opens its arms to all who cross our threshold. It's a place that feels like home, where everyone is welcome. Join us for a meal - you'll leave as a friend.
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5. Smoke City Char Bar
4.2
Awesome(58)
Price: Expensive
• Barbecue • Arts District
Welcome to the Smoke City Char Bar, an oasis in Downtown LA's Arts District. Featuring gorgeous interiors and comfortable patio seating (dog friendly!), Smoke City Char Bar is an excellent selection for Craft Smoked Meats, BBQ, Local Drafts and Specialty Craft Cocktails. Located just across the street from the landmark Arts District Brewing Co (set your GPS to 899 Traction Ave), free 2 hour validated parking is available in the Aliso Parking Lot (access on 3'd Street).
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6. Girl & the Goat L.A.
4.7
Exceptional(4139)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 93 times today
Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!
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7. NIKU X
4.4
Awesome(328)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 55 times today
NIKU X offers 2 exclusive unlimited dining experiences that highlight Wagyu and Luxury Seafood, located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Our BBQ Dining features 2 different tiers of unlimited A5 wagyu to be grilled by guests as well as our Seafood Buffet, where families and friends can enjoy an interactive dining style. Our other experience features our 40oz Wagyu Tomahawk highlighted by our table side flame ritual. Here guests can enjoy an intimate atmosphere while still enjoying our Seafood buffet as well as our signature unlimited items.
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8. Cara Cara
4.7
Exceptional(1515)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 55 times today
From the golden daylight to the twinkling evening, all are welcome to experience the fresh bounty of Cara Cara. Chef Suzanne Goin’s seasonal menu showcases California’s best produce with her festive and irresistible rooftop fare. The expansive outdoor space features an elevated dining area with endless skyline views surrounded by a lushly landscaped lower lounge. Slip into one of the many cozy seating arrangements or sit by the fire pit and enjoy an innovative cocktail, wine, or beer paired by award-winning sommelier Caroline Styne.
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9. The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles
4.6
Exceptional(3667)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 35 times today
Defining a culinary journey through the Italian Peninsula and hosted in the loading docks of the Factory Place Arts Complex in The Arts District in Los Angeles, The Factory Kitchen is a typical Italian Trattoria with simple and approachable fare.
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10. Rossoblu
4.6
Exceptional(2143)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 32 times today
Rossoblu celebrates chef Steve Samson’s two home cities, Los Angeles and Bologna, Italy. The menu features house made salumi, soulful pastas, market produce, and wood grilled fish and meats.Located in downtown’s City Market South, the site of Los Angeles’s original produce market, Rossoblu’s vaulted dining room and open kitchen create a festive dining environment. The restaurant’s private outdoor piazza allows al fresco diners to feel far removed from the nearby city bustle. An intimate basement wine cellar can be reserved for private parties.

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  • Tymee’a
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I had the most wonderful time on Valentines Day! I am not big on alcohol of any sort but our waiter gave me the best recommendation ever. I now swear by the dessert moscato, Di’asti Emilio Vada. I didn’t get his name but he has totally turned me into a wine drinker (responsibly) LOL! Everyone there was so sweet even the woman that paid for the wine she also recommended. I LOVED the appetizers! I had fresh burrata & foccine. I had the best time. Thank you so much for making my love day special.
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    PROPAGANDAPrice: Moderate• Italian• Arts District
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    4.8
  • Christopher
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I would sell my soul for their tuna tostada shout out the waiter for putting us on
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    LA Cha Cha CháPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Arts District
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    4.6
  • Chris
    Los Angeles •9 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 13, 2025
    Great service, was a little loud for lunch. Restaurant had music playing indoors that was pretty loud.
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    Kombu Sushi & Sake - Arts DistrictPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Little Tokyo
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 14, 2024
    We ordered the smoked watermelon appetizer, California Ciabatta sandwich with salad, cornbread, and burnt ends Mac & cheese. It was all delicious. Our friends ordered tri tip and Salmon with crispy Brussels. They loved it aa well. Our server was very friendly. We’ll definitely come back!
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    Smoke City Char BarPrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Arts District
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    4.2
  • OpenTable Diner
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 29, 2024
    Our server was awesome. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. And the food is always outstanding. Truffle fries, guacamole & pico platter and hummus plate are among my fav starters here. This is becoming one of my favorite places to dine in the Arts District.
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    Eat Drink AmericanoPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Arts District
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    4.6

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