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Best American Restaurants in DTLA

5 curated picks with real TikTok reviews — updated 2026.

5 restaurants

These are the best american restaurants in DTLA — ranked by quality, curated from over 230 LA restaurants tracked by Forks.LA. Top picks: 71Above, Girl & the Goat, Bar Amá.

Downtown LA's restaurant scene has transformed dramatically — the Arts District, Little Tokyo, and the Historic Core each have their own identity.

71Above

Contemporary American · Fine Dining  ·  DTLA  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.5

Dinner 71 floors above downtown LA — California cuisine with panoramic skyline views that justify the altitude

Must-try: Chef's tasting menu, Dry-aged prime beef, Seasonal mushroom risotto

📍 633 W 5th St, Floor 71, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Girl & the Goat

American · Shared Plates · Creative  ·  DTLA  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.5

Stephanie Izard's Chicago hit arrives in the Arts District — genre-bending shared plates built for adventurous eaters

Must-try: Goat empanadas, Sautéed green beans, Wood-fired whole fish

📍 555 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Bar Amá

Tex-Mex · Mexican-American  ·  DTLA  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Josef Centeno's Tex-Mex love letter to San Antonio — in the heart of DTLA

Must-try: Cheese enchiladas in red sauce, Queso flameado, Puffy tacos

📍 118 W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Redbird

New American · Cocktail Bar  ·  DTLA  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Contemporary American dining inside a stunning 1925 cathedral rectory in the heart of DTLA

Must-try: Duck Confit, Bone-In Pork Chop, Seasonal Crudo

📍 114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Manuela

American · New Southern  ·  DTLA  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Farm-to-table Southern California inside Hauser & Wirth's Arts District gallery campus

Must-try: Thick-cut pork chops, Popover Benedict (brunch), Chocolate layer cake

📍 907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best american restaurant in DTLA?

71Above is the top pick — consistently excellent food, a great atmosphere, and the kind of place locals recommend without hesitation.

Is there good american food in DTLA?

Yes — DTLA has 5 strong american options ranging from casual neighborhood spots to destination-worthy restaurants. 71Above, Girl & the Goat, Bar Amá are the standouts.

Do I need a reservation for american restaurants in DTLA?

For the top spots, yes — book 3–5 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable, especially for weekend evenings. Bar Amá is more walk-in friendly if you prefer to be spontaneous.