Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Los Angeles

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Los Angeles? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sushi Nikkei - Belmont Shore

5.0

5 (121)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Chef Eduardo Chang Ogata brings Peruvian flavors and elements to traditional Japanese Sushi.
Sushi Nikkei on Bixby Knolls received Michelin recognition on 2022 and 2023.

Top review

NoemiVIP

Dined on Feb 21, 2025

So delicious! The grilled scallops were very good. Our favorite is the Bixby Roll! Will return!

Somni

4.9

4.9 (17)

$50 and over

Spanish

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Nestled amidst lush greenery and framed by a serene courtyard, previously 2 Michelin star-awarded Somni offers an oasis from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Chef Zabala will redefine Somni as a personal, transportive, and emotive experience for guests, reflective of his Catalan heritage and love of Southern California which he now calls home.

Somni features an extensive tasting menu and offers seatings at both the Chef's Counter and private dining room.

Somni's 400-selection wine list highlights top producers from Spain and California as well as some of our favorite bottlings from around the world. Corkage is $150 per 750 ml (limit 2 bottles per party) for bottles not on our list. Contact us at info@somnirestaurant.com to inquire about bringing your own bottle.
Due to Somni's unique menu, we unfortunately cannot accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten, dairy, egg, gelatin, nut allergies, or vegan, vegetarian, and no meat/seafood diets.

Top review

Aquaman

Dined 2 days ago

It very nice and 3 star like setting. Everyone was nice. Most of the food was a hit. Can't win it all. The wine pairing is more on light side. 7 pours for 20ish dish. So it's like sampling. If you really want to enjoy, then buy a bottle or bring your own. It's like every 10min there is a dish. You will be full. I think if the price is around $300 before getting the star. It would be perfect and then once it get some star then move to $400.

Azai Hand Roll Sushi

4.9

4.9 (39)

$30 and under

Sushi

Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

About the restaurant

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Hands down 10/10 in all categories. Worth it in all aspects from the service to the food. God Tier Restaurant!

Koi - Los Angeles

4.8

4.8 (1678)

$50 and over

Japanese

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Koi Los Angeles is a sophisticated blend of feng shui and modern elegance. Illuminated by candlelight, the natural and intricate details of the Zen inspired earth-toned colors, sleek design, fireplaces and waterscapes all create the perfect setting.
Koi's contemporary Japanese cuisine utilizes local and International ingredients. Among Koi's popular signature shared plates are Koi Crispy Rice topped with your choice of Spicy Tuna; Yellowtail Tartare Truffle Avocado, Filet Mignon; Hamachi Fusion with Soy Yuzu and Truffle essence. Signature entrees include Miso Bronzed Black Cod with Seasonal Vegetables; Peppercorn Filet Mignon "Toban-Yaki" with Shishito Potato Mash; and Grilled Chilean Sea Bass with a Habanero Truffle Sauce. In addition to our signature rolls, Koi's sushi chefs present traditional topmost grades of seafood, including daily selections which are often celebrated by the modern and adventurous palate.

Top review

GregoryVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Koi offers a creative, delicious menu, which is served by courteous, friendly staff members. Dining area is truly an excellent experience.

Palmilla Hermosa Beach Cocina Y Tequila

4.8

4.8 (895)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Hermosa Beach

About the restaurant

For birthdays, anniversaries or large parties, please call our Events Manager, Anjel at 310 977 7939 or email at reservations@palmillahb.com

Palmilla Hermosa Beach Cocina Y Tequila, an upscale chef driven restaurant, delivers regionally influenced gourmet Mexican food, engaging service, hand-crafted cocktails, and the best selection of premium tequilas in the South Bay. Located steps away from the Pacific ocean on the Hermosa Beach promenade, guests will enjoy an elegant market-fresh menu. The innovative space, designed by G+ Gulla Jonsdottir Designs, transports guests to a Mexican resort complete with a cozy heated patio, unique white stone walls surrounding an intimate dining room, and a stunning marble counter-top at the full service bar.

Top review

Nicole

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Server was great ! Food was even better ! Reservation definitely a must isn’t crazy packed but to guarantee good seating.

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining - West Hollywood/W.3rd

4.8

4.8 (216)

$50 and over

Japanese

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Hello Everyone. Welcome to Manpuku West Hollywood.

We will serve you high quality meats with Japanese hospitality and authentic atmosphere.

-Reservation Policy-
We hold reservations for 15 minutes. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 15 minutes after your reservation time, the restaurant reserves the right to mark your reservation as a no-show or cancellation.
Unfortunately, we can't seat incomplete parties. We kindly ask you to have a responsibility to tell your guests to be on time.

-Table rule-
Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 3, 2 hours for parties of up to 4. Thank you for understanding.

-Parking-
We will start providing a valet service from May 1st, located at 8436 W 3rd Los Angeles CA 90048

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Feb 27, 2025

It was our first time, and the food was amazing. The children had a wonderful time. We didn’t see our waiter so much, and our table was left really messy and we had to ask for it to be cleaned before we had Dessert .

Damian

4.8

4.8 (18)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

We are a restaurant in Los Angeles' Arts District rooted in Mexican culture while celebrating seasonal Californian produce.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Food was creative and divine. GET THE DUCK CARNITAS AND FRIED ARTICHOKES. Service friendly and impeccable. Cool mid century interior. A bit loud on the music.

Liv's - Seafood & Oyster bar

4.8

4.8 (86)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Liv’s concept was created with the intention of bringing Long Beach the freshest ingredients using locally sourced seafood whenever possible. Our goal is to work together with local winemakers, fishermen, and farmers to create a community of transparency and creativity here at Liv’s for everyone to enjoy!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Great service would recommend it to everyone else

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Arcadia

4.7

4.7 (51)

$30 and under

American

Arcadia

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

Top review

Augustine

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

Service was great and not a thing was forgotten. It was a nice evening and meal!

Market Venice

4.7

4.7 (17)

$31 to $50

Italian

Venice

About the restaurant

Tucked under the arches in one of the oldest buildings in Venice, you find Market — a modern Italian restaurant. The plates are a modern twist on Italian cuisine, designed to be shared European family-style.

Top review

Blanca

Dined on Feb 23, 2025

I just love this restaurant! It always is a guarantee on good food, good ambiance and good service. Scratch that good is not good enough!!! It’s an excellent spot with awesome vibes and the food is sooo delicious you keep eating even if you’re not hungry anymore! I always love coming here because I always have the best time! Thank you for existing!!!

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