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Best New American Restaurants in LA

The best New American restaurants in Los Angeles — 11 ranked picks across the city, with ratings, dishes and live availability.

11 picks

The 11 best New American restaurants in Los Angeles, ranked. Baran's 2239 takes the top spot at 4.7 stars, and Redbird is the one the most people have weighed in on — 4,023 reviews. If you only order one thing, make it the breakfast burrito (fri–sun am) at Baran's 2239. They are spread across 8 neighborhoods, so there is probably one near you. Prices run the whole way from $ counters to $$$$ rooms. 10 of the 11 take online reservations, and the live availability badge on each card shows what is actually open tonight.

Los Angeles has 11 New American restaurants on our list, spread across 8 neighborhoods.

Baran's 2239

New American · Californian  ·  Hermosa Beach  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.7

Michelin Bib Gourmand in Hermosa Beach — and the most legendary breakfast burrito on the South Bay

Must-try: Breakfast burrito (Fri–Sun AM), Crispy halibut, House-made pasta

📍 502 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Firefly

New American  ·  Studio City  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.5

The most romantic patio in the Valley — fairy lights, fireplaces, and great pasta

Must-try: Mushroom Pappardelle, Miso Glazed Cod, Sticky Toffee Cake

📍 11720 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

Laurel Hardware

New American  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

New American in West Hollywood — 4.5 on Resy across 3,664 diner reviews

Must-try: Truffle fries, Mozzarella bread, Rigatoni bolognese

📍 7984 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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

Employees Only

New American  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

New American in West Hollywood — 4.4 on Resy across 3,011 diner reviews

📍 7953 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Cara Cara

New American · California · Small Plates  ·  DTLA  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

DTLA's most breathtaking rooftop — 360° skyline views and California cuisine 15 floors up

Must-try: Peri peri fried chicken, Seafood ceviche, Cheesy mushroom focaccia

📍 1100 S Broadway (Rooftop, 15th Floor), Los Angeles, CA 90015

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

New American  ·  Pasadena  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Michelin-recommended cheese church in Old Pasadena

Must-try: Fried Cheese Curds, Sticky Toffee Pancakes, Live-Fire Fried Chicken

📍 40 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105

Black Market Liquor Bar

New American · Small Plates · Cocktails  ·  Studio City  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Studio City's dark-and-loud small plates room — inventive cocktails and a menu built for sharing late

Must-try: Pretzel bread with beer cheese, Bone marrow, Whatever the bartender is proudest of that week

📍 11915 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

Vespertine

New American · Tasting Menu  ·  Culver City  ·  $$$$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Two Michelin stars in Culver City — Jordan Kahn's otherworldly multi-course experience

Must-try: Full tasting menu (only option)

📍 3599 Hayden Ave, Culver City, CA 90232

Eden on Brand

New American  ·  Glendale  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.2

Three floors of vibe — rooftop bar, DJ nights, and a truffle-heavy menu

Must-try: Truffle Flatbread, Black Label Truffle Burger, Lychee Martini

📍 214 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203

Farmshop

New American · Farm-to-Table  ·  Brentwood  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.2

Celebrity-spotted farm-to-table at the heart of Brentwood Country Mart

Must-try: Sunday Fried Chicken, Avocado Hummus, Chicken Liver Mousse with Sourdough

📍 225 26th St, Ste 25, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best New American restaurant in Los Angeles?

Baran's 2239 — 4.7 stars across 721 reviews, the highest on this list. Michelin Bib Gourmand in Hermosa Beach — and the most legendary breakfast burrito on the South Bay.

Do these restaurants take reservations?

10 of the 11 book online — Baran's 2239, Firefly and Laurel Hardware among them. The rest are walk-in or phone-only. Each card here shows live availability for tonight where the restaurant publishes it.

Which neighborhood has the most New American restaurants in Los Angeles?

Studio City, with 2 on this list, followed by West Hollywood with 2. In total these 11 picks span 8 neighborhoods.

How were these picked?

Ratings and review volume decide the order, but the list itself is drawn from restaurants people actually post about — 11 of the 11 here have a TikTok attached to their card. Every entry is checked as open before it ships.