Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs

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1. Mimi's Cafe - Downey

4.1

Excellent(9)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs

Booked 18 times today

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

2. THE LKSD

4.8

Exceptional(147)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs

Booked 4 times today

The Home of the 40oz Tomahawk (as seen on Insider Food 45+ million Views) located in Downey, CA. Lock & Key Social Drinkery + Kitchen is a Meat forward concept featuring over 100 selections of can & bottled Craft Beer, 12 Rotating Draft Lines, 200+ Whiskies, and Seasonal Craft Cocktails all located just 10 miles South of DTLA. Founder Marc Shelton and Head Chef Michael Cabacungan work effortlessly together combining comfort and nostalgic food and drink offerings to guests... Check us out on instagram @lksdkitchen

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3. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4031)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 67 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!

4. Yangban

4.7

Exceptional(670)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Arts District

Booked 14 times today

Yangban, the genre-defying Korean American culinary ‘conversation’, which opened in Los Angeles’ Arts District, re-opens after a transformative interior overhaul of the space, revealing an evolution of the highly acclaimed restaurant. Now featuring a full-service dining room and updated food and beverage programs, the concept remains at its core a Modern-Korean American restaurant as told through the lens of husband-and-wife chefs Katianna and John Hong. Recent awards include: Bon Appetit's 10 Best New Restaurants, Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America + Chefs of the Year, David Chang's Restaurant of the Year, Condé Nast Traveler's Best New Restaurants in the World and recognition from the James Beard Foundation and Michelin.If you do not see availability, we keep a significant portion of the restaurant for walk-ins.

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5. Brew Kitchen Ale House

4.8

Exceptional(28)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Los Alamitos / Cypress

Booked 9 times today

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6. The Eldo

4.7

Exceptional(972)

Price: Moderate

• American • Long Beach

Booked 20 times today

The Eldo is a comfort food haven with reviews praising its 'delicious down home style food' and 'authentic nice service'. It's a place that 'always gets it right' with a 'broad menu and lots of beer choices'. One reviewer even enjoyed the 'South African pies/comfort food'. The restaurant's cozy ambiance and 'attentive to details' service make it feel like home.

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7. Claim Jumper - Buena Park

4.2

Awesome(316)

Price: Moderate

• American • Buena Park

Booked 7 times today

Our friendly environment is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering for a delicious meal with friends and family. Our saloons are a comfortable gathering place to relax after a day at work, to catch a game or share an appetizer with friends. The saloon menu features signature cocktails, chilled martinis, premium and ultra-premium spirits, specialty non-alcoholic beverages, an extensive wine list, and imported and American craft beers including Claim Jumper’s own Honey Blonde, Original Red Ale and IPA. In addition to the saloon menu Claim Jumper offers a Steakhouse menu which includes USDA Prime steaks and premium house made shareable sides. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Claim Jumper offers a selection of freshly prepared items using only the finest ingredients available. Favorites include Certified Angus Beef®, fresh fish, baby back pork ribs, fresh baked pot pie, specialty salads, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and more.

8. Poppy + Rose

4.0

Excellent(659)

Price: Moderate

• American • Flower District

Poppy + Rose is known for our buttermilk fried chicken & waffles, pulled pork hash, mimosas, rose mojito and more! Come visit us at the historic SoCal Flower Market 7 days a week from 9AM-3PM. Poppy+Rose's Rooftop Patio is currently closed; all groups will be seated in our indoor dining room located at 765 Wall Street. Poppy+Rose welcomes walk-ins 7 days a week. For groups up to 8, reservations can be made Mon-Thurs via Open Table. We do not take reservations on Friday or Saturday for groups under 9.For groups of 9+ we offer large party pricing and reservations 7 days a week for our dining room only. While a reservation for a large group is not necessary, the pricing for large parties will still apply to all walk-in parties of 9+. For large party reservations and buyout pricing please email gm@poppyandrose.com.

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9. Rock & Brews - Buena Park

4.7

Exceptional(385)

Price: Moderate

• American • Buena Park

Booked 10 times today

Situated in Buena Park, Ca next to Knott"s Berry Farm. With its charming, brick-clad indoor and alfresco dining areas featuring friendly picnic and striking fire-feature tables, expansive rock-inspired art collection, and flat screens showcasing some of the greatest moments in rock history, Rock & Brews Buena Park is a popular, multi-generational hangout. Guests can dine on Rock & Brews’ signature American comfort food while also enjoying a full bar with a broad selection of international and craft beers and an impressive wine and cocktail list. Keeping the entire family in mind, Rock & Brews Buena Park offers a kids menu and welcomes four-legged friends on the dog-friendly patio. For parties larger than 4 please call the restaurant for reservations at 714-266-0314.

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10. Mimi's Cafe - Lakewood

4.3

Awesome(7)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lakewood / Bellflower

Booked 20 times today

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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Mimi's Cafe - Downey

2. THE LKSD

3. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4. Yangban

5. Brew Kitchen Ale House

6. The Eldo

7. Claim Jumper - Buena Park

8. Poppy + Rose

9. Rock & Brews - Buena Park

10. Mimi's Cafe - Lakewood

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