Restaurants near Slauson Playground

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1. Bestia

4.8

Exceptional(8393)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 135 times today

A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

2. Bavel

4.8

Exceptional(5057)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Downtown

Booked 142 times today

A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

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3. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4157)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 79 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. Perch LA

4.6

Exceptional(11921)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 179 times today

Check-in is at the 15th Floor Host Stand*Outdoor seating is not guaranteed. *Large Party Tables 7 to 12 Guests are Inside Only Tables*All walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with valid ID.*Table reservations are limited to 90 minutes for parties of 2*Our dress code is Upscale Casual preferred.Proper attire is required. Presentable shirts, jeans or shorts are acceptable.The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 7 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.

5. Camelia

4.5

Awesome(237)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • Arts District

Booked 60 times today

A French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. Reservations are always recommended, but we are often able to accommodate walk-ins as well. While we love dogs, we can only accept trained service animals (not emotional support animals) both in our dining room as well as on our outdoor patio. We appreciate your understanding.

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6. The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(3673)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 39 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.

7. Rossoblu

4.7

Exceptional(2150)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 22 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.

8. Kato

4.8

Exceptional(343)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Kato serves seasonally-focused tasting menus influenced by Taiwan and Asian American nostalgia. Dining Room Tasting Menu │ $325 The dining room tasting menu focuses on seasonality and innovation. Bar Tasting Menu │ $185The bar tasting menu is a slightly abbreviated collection of classic Kato dishes. An 18% fair wage and operational fee has been added to your bill. It goes to provide elevated, comprehensive benefits, as well as consistent, livable wages for all staff. Though many of our guests choose to leave gratuity for exemplary service, it is neither necessary nor expected, though it is greatly appreciated. This gratuity will be shared by all hourly staff.

9. 71Above

4.8

Exceptional(6000)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 81 times today

Offering elevated modern American cuisine by Chef Javier Lopez, 71Above boasts breathtaking ocean views from Malibu to Laguna Hills, along with spectacular views of Los Angeles and the surrounding mountain ranges. 71Above is a Michelin level experience featuring the finest ingredients, world-class wine list and craft cocktails. The Restaurant and Skylounge have a Smart Casual dress code. Jackets are not required however, no hats, athletic wear, shorts or flip-flops are allowed. Reservations are held for 15 minutes.71Above features a 3 course Prix-Fixe menu for dinner only. We kindly ask all dining room guests to participate in the coursed menu. Please be aware, any seating requests are noted, but not guaranteed. WINDOW TABLES ARE NOT GUARANTEED. 18% service charge is added to all checks. Valet is available at 633 W. 5th Street or Self parking is available under the building at 633 W. Hope Place. $18 for 3 hours.

10. Cara Cara

4.7

Exceptional(1526)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 51 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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Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
10/10 no notes. Fantastic, everyone was amazing and the food and drinks were fantastic.
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BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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FrauleinMVIP
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Incredibly delicious and creative dishes!!! Esp love the hummus with duck, fried artichoke, trout and dorade. A little noisy for conversation. Very busy.
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BavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown
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4.8
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Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is a vibey spot with great music selection and exceptional service. Really enjoyed the drinks and food, but the environment and the staff made the dinner extra special.
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Perch LAPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown
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4.6
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Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall it was a very good experience, we had reservations and were promptly seated. The ambiance of the restaurant was a highlight although the seating was quite cramped with tables right next to each other. The food was top-notch and flavorful, definitely do no skip out on the deserts!
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The Factory Kitchen - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Emma was incredible! We let her make our selections and it was fabulous!
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7

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