✦ Neighborhood Guide · Los Angeles

Best Restaurants in Inglewood

3 curated picks covering every occasion, cuisine, and budget — with real TikTok previews.

3 restaurants

Inglewood's restaurant scene is defined by community anchors, great soul food, and a growing wave of new spots drawn by the neighborhood's energy and relatively accessible rents.

These 3 picks are pulled from Forks.LA's database of 230+ LA restaurants, selected for quality, consistency, and the kind of experience worth planning your night around. Top of the list: The Serving Spoon, Coni'Seafood, Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen.

The Serving Spoon

Soul Food · Southern  ·  $

★★★★½ 4.6

Inglewood's soul food institution since 1983 — the turkey chops and grits that built a legacy

Must-try: Turkey chops, Mac & yams, Grilled cornbread, Catfish & grits

📍 1403 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302

Coni'Seafood

Mexican Seafood · Nayarit-Style  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Inglewood's Nayarit-style seafood institution — zarandeado whole fish, shrimp cocktails, and the kind of caldo that fixes everything

Must-try: Zarandeado whole fish, Caldo de camarón, Shrimp tacos

📍 3544 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303

Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen

Soul Food · Southern  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Inglewood's 40-year soul food institution serving the fried chicken, oxtail, and peach cobbler that define Crenshaw district cooking

Must-try: Fried chicken, Oxtail with gravy, Peach cobbler

📍 202 E Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Inglewood?

The Serving Spoon is consistently the top-rated restaurant in Inglewood — exceptional food, a memorable atmosphere, and the kind of place worth booking ahead for. Other standouts include Coni'Seafood and Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen.

What are the most popular restaurants in Inglewood right now?

The most talked-about restaurants in Inglewood right now are The Serving Spoon, Coni'Seafood, Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen. All three are booking out quickly — reservations are recommended for weekend visits.

Where can I eat cheaply in Inglewood?

The Serving Spoon is one of the best value options in Inglewood — quality food without the special-occasion price tag. Several spots on this list are wallet-friendly without sacrificing on what's on the plate.

Do restaurants in Inglewood require reservations?

The top spots in Inglewood fill up fast, especially on weekends. Book The Serving Spoon and similar picks 3–7 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable. Several spots on this list are walk-in friendly on weeknights.