Best Fun Restaurants in East Los Angeles

187 restaurants available nearby

1. Bestia

4.7

Exceptional(8230)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 82 times today

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

2. Bavel

4.8

Exceptional(4947)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Downtown

Booked 93 times today

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

3. Perch LA

4.6

Exceptional(11766)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 126 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.

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4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4033)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 50 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!

5. Yangban

4.7

Exceptional(670)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Arts District

Booked 8 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.

6. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Manuela is a Californian gem in the heart of Los Angeles. It's loved for its superb food, amazing ambiance, and fun, creative cocktails. As one reviewer said, 'The menu is always surprising and the cocktails fun.' The vibe is described as 'gorgeous' and 'earthy', making it a perfect spot for both dates and gatherings with friends. Plus, the restaurant is surrounded by art galleries and gardens, adding an extra layer of cultural interest to the dining experience.

7. Mrs. Fish

4.5

Awesome(1660)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

A truly unique dining and cocktail experience nestled below the main level of the historic Pershing Square Building, in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Mrs. Fish is a subterranean Japanese restaurant lounge providing the perfect gathering place for after-work libations, pre-theater bites or full dining experiences. *Walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with ID*Valet Parking is offered Tuesday – Saturday for $13.00 Cash, $14 Credit Card. *Our Dress Code is Upscale Casual preferred. Presentable shirts, jeans, or shorts are acceptable.*We advise guests to arrive at the time of reservation to Check-in for table. We have a 15 minute grace period if guests are running late. The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 6 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.

8. Camelia

4.6

Exceptional(158)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • Arts District

Booked 48 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.

9. Proabition DTLA

4.2

Awesome(466)

Price: Moderate

• American • Little Tokyo

Proabition sits in the center of the fashion hub L.A Fashion District. We feature a progressive American/California cuisine. We offer a year round alfresco dining experience with an aesthetic indoor outdoor enclosed patio. Our beverage program offers a robust collection of spirits and truly artisanal products notably Whiskey, Mezcal and Tequila. Weekend dinner experiences feature live music, fire dancers, our Speakeasy the "Monocole" and culinary and beverage experiences. Please note that we take every request under consideration, however, we can't guarantee that all requests will always be met. We offer valet parking Fridays and Saturdays from 6 pm - 2 am and Sundays from 11 am - 6 pm. Parking structure is available across our venue.

10. LA Cha Cha Chá

4.5

Awesome(1327)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Arts District

Booked 21 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.CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $30 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. Parties of 1-2 reserve the table for 1.5 hours. Parties of 3-4 reserve the table for 2 hours. Parties of 5-6 reserve the table for 2.5 hours. Parties of 7+ reserve the table for 3 hours. - We do not take requests for specific tables- Reservations are weather permitted

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Sebastian
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This place was amazing will most definitely be back !
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Perch LAPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown
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4.6
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Michael
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The somm was fantastic. Her communication and style were great. Really added to the experience. All the dishes were well seasoned, balanced, interesting and well executed.
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BavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown
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4.8
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Brenda
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were able to find street parking. The restaurant was festive and surrounding area was well lighted. We sat at the bar while waiting to be seated. Cocktails were good and strong! We chose the prix fixe menu including dessert - brussels, corn, beets, clams, sea bass, and added the crispy pork belly - all was so savory and delightful! Ambiance was pretty! Service by Claire was awesome! Overall fantastic! We will go back for more! Great job Girl and The Goat!
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Jesse
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Let me just say that everything we ordered was chef’s kiss 🤌🏻 the ambience and attentiveness of the staff is also top tier. Definitely coming back soon.
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BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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Amelia
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
SUPER IMPRESSED!!! Can’t wait to be back! The food were amazing. Our server were great as well. I believe his name is Michael. The service provided elevated our experience tonight. To the point I had to write this glowing review right away. We did the pre fixed menu. Out of everything the Tteok & Grilled King’s Cut Short Rib were the highlight of our dinner. We would come back just for those two items. Thank you for a great night!!!
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YangbanPrice: Expensive• Korean• Arts District
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4.7

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187 restaurants available nearby

1. Bestia

2. Bavel

3. Perch LA

4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

5. Yangban

6. Manuela

7. Mrs. Fish

8. Camelia

9. Proabition DTLA

10. LA Cha Cha Chá

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