American in North Hollywood — 4.9 across 1,952 diner reviews
Must-try: Fresh sashimi, Branzino, Mushroom linguini
📍 4212 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602
American in Bel Air — 4.8 on Resy across 10,766 diner reviews
📍 2930 Beverly Glen Circle, Los Angeles, CA 90077
American in the Arts District — 4.8 on Resy across 4,391 diner reviews
📍 1936 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
a polished wood-and-grand-piano neighborhood grill
Must-try: Mozzarella cheese bread, Mango ceviche, Grilled ribeye
📍 9300 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
American in Woodland Hills — 4.8 across 443 diner reviews
Must-try: Cheddar chive biscuits, Miso-glazed black cod, Sticky toffee date pudding
📍 21150 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
a 1960s Culver City classic preserved down to the dark leather booths
Must-try: Bone-in chicken parmesan, Steak tartare, Tater tots with caviar
📍 11208 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
American in Burbank — 4.8 across 16 diner reviews
Must-try: Over/Under burger, Mac & cheese pizza, Trash can nachos
📍 310 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502
Brooke Williamson's four-in-one beach house in Playa del Rey — market counter, whiskey bar, ice cream window, and a seafood dining room
Must-try: Fish tacos, Lobster roll, Small Batch ice cream
📍 119 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
American in Sherman Oaks — 4.7 on Resy across 6,336 diner reviews
Must-try: Oysters, Halibut tacos, Beet hummus
📍 13359 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Pasadena's legendary 1961 drive-in serving the breakfast burrito that has fueled the San Gabriel Valley for over sixty years
Must-try: Breakfast burrito, Western burger, Hash browns
📍 640 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105
American in Beverly Hills — 4.7 on Resy across 4,735 diner reviews
📍 424 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
A reimagined neighborhood landmark built around thick-sliced house pastrami
Must-try: House-smoked pastrami on marble rye
📍 4327 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
The Chinatown smash burger that made LA's burger scene pay attention
Must-try: The Amboy smash burger, Crispy chicken sandwich, Chili Amboy
📍 713 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Michelin-listed wood-fire American in Glassell Park — Brian Dunsmoor's cornbread, smoked oysters, and 20-burger-a-night legend
Must-try: Edna's sourdough cornbread, Wood-roasted oysters, The Dunsmoor burger (only 20/night)
📍 3501 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065
American in North Hollywood — 4.7 across 125 diner reviews
Must-try: Thai ginger salad, Mac n' cheese
📍 11136 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
American in Studio City — 4.7 across 72 diner reviews
Must-try: Bay scallops, Flat iron steak, Seafood pasta
📍 11282 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
One of the Valley's best patios, mixing studio crews and retirees all day long
Must-try: TFY burger with short rib patty, Brunch plates, Patio cocktails
📍 4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602
upscale touches in a comfortable room, koi pond included
Must-try: Caesar salad, Deviled eggs, Double-cut pork chop
📍 320 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105
LA's 1947 burger counter — hickory burgers and pie on a horseshoe counter since forever
Must-try: Hickory Burger, Steakburger, Apple Pie
📍 10801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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
Manhattan Beach's neighborhood steakhouse and seafood spot where the butter cake dessert has outlasted every trend
Must-try: Butter cake, Shrimp taquitos, Rack of ribs
📍 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Culver City's Michelin-starred Southern kitchen — cast-iron cornbread, wood-fired proteins, and a room that earns every star
Must-try: Cast-iron cornbread, Pork spare ribs, Grilled oysters
📍 12517 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Los Feliz neighborhood restaurant where the simple menu and warm room make every visit feel like exactly the right choice
Must-try: Fried chicken sandwich, Roasted vegetables, Seasonal fruit crisp
📍 3817 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
West Adams gathering place blending California seasonal cooking with a warm community spirit defining the neighborhood's culinary renaissance
Must-try: Fried chicken and waffles, Heirloom grits, Seasonal vegetable dishes
📍 3767 Santa Rosalia Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008