Best Casual Restaurants in Los Angeles / Orange County

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1. NIKU X

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

NIKU X offers an unlimited Fresh A5 Wagyu and Luxury Seafood Buffet dining experience, located in the heart if Downtown Los Angeles. We have two dining styles that include our Self-Service $99 and Full-Service $139 experiences. Both feature fresh sushi, A5 Wagyu steaks, king crab and more.

2. Cabra - LA

4.8

Exceptional(1245)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Cabra Los Angeles is a Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard and Boka Restaurant Group, located on the top floor of The Hoxton, Downtown LA. Open for Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on the weekends, the lively dining experience is anchored by shareable plates bold in flavor and bright in taste, with sweeping views of Los Angeles.

3. Perch LA

4.6

Exceptional(11766)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 73 times today

Check-in is at the 15th Floor Host Stand*Outdoor seating is not guaranteed. *Large Party Tables 7 to 12 Guests are Inside Only Tables*All walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with valid ID.*Table reservations are limited to 90 minutes for parties of 2*Our dress code is Upscale Casual preferred.Proper attire is required. Presentable shirts, jeans or shorts are acceptable.The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 7 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.

4. 71Above

4.7

Exceptional(5837)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

Offering elevated modern American cuisine by Chef Javier Lopez, 71Above boasts breathtaking ocean views from Malibu to Laguna Hills, along with spectacular views of Los Angeles and the surrounding mountain ranges. 71Above is a Michelin level experience featuring the finest ingredients, world-class wine list and craft cocktails. The Restaurant and Skylounge have a Smart Casual dress code. Jackets are not required however, no hats, athletic wear, shorts or flip-flops are allowed. Reservations are held for 15 minutes.71Above features a 3 course Prix-Fixe menu for dinner only. We kindly ask all dining room guests to participate in the coursed menu. Please be aware, any seating requests are noted, but not guaranteed. WINDOW TABLES ARE NOT GUARANTEED. 18% service charge is added to all checks. Valet is available at 633 W. 5th Street or Self parking is available under the building at 633 W. Hope Place. $15 for 3 hours.

5. Republique

4.7

Exceptional(5242)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Hollywood

Booked 16 times today

République, located in Miracle Mile, is owned by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke. Centered in the heart of Los Angeles, the historic building in which it resides was originally erected in 1929 by Charlie Chaplin, and later transformed into the iconic La Brea Bakery and Campanile Restaurant. République builds on this storied past, offering a gastronomic environment imbued with history and grandeur. The space features a casual bakery, café, and bar in the front with a more formal dining area located in the rear, serving a French-inspired menu created daily by our chefs.

6. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.Designed by Los Angeles native Matt Winter and named for Manuela Wirth, the restaurant is illuminated and animated by specially commissioned works from artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford and Raymond Pettibon.

7. Antico Nuovo

4.7

Exceptional(848)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 23 times today

Antico Nuovo is a restaurant nestled in "East Larchmont Village" that draws inspiration from the Italian countryside. The menu features Chef Chad Colby's ode to Italian ancient tradition and technique with hand-made pasta, wood-fired meats, vegetables, and fish. Curated and tailored to the menu, the wine program offers a deep dive into varietals from Italy and beyond.

8. Cara Cara

4.7

Exceptional(1464)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

From the golden daylight to the twinkling evening, all are welcome to experience the fresh bounty of Cara Cara. Chef Suzanne Goin’s seasonal menu showcases California’s best produce with her festive and irresistible rooftop fare. The expansive outdoor space features an elevated dining area with endless skyline views surrounded by a lushly landscaped lower lounge. Slip into one of the many cozy seating arrangements or sit by the fire pit and enjoy an innovative cocktail, wine, or beer paired by award-winning sommelier Caroline Styne.

9. Yangban

4.7

Exceptional(670)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Arts District

Yangban, the genre-defying Korean American culinary ‘conversation’, which opened in Los Angeles’ Arts District, re-opens after a transformative interior overhaul of the space, revealing an evolution of the highly acclaimed restaurant. Now featuring a full-service dining room and updated food and beverage programs, the concept remains at its core a Modern-Korean American restaurant as told through the lens of husband-and-wife chefs Katianna and John Hong. Recent awards include: Bon Appetit's 10 Best New Restaurants, Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America + Chefs of the Year, David Chang's Restaurant of the Year, Condé Nast Traveler's Best New Restaurants in the World and recognition from the James Beard Foundation and Michelin.If you do not see availability, we keep a significant portion of the restaurant for walk-ins.

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10. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4033)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!

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Elizabethvip
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had Thanksgiving dinner here. What a beautiful place! Had a beautiful window table. The waitstaff was perfect and the food was great. Traditional menu but done up a little extra special. I recommend this place very much.
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71AbovePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Sebastian
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This place was amazing will most definitely be back !
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Perch LAPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown
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4.6
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Andrea
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First date night for us in some time. Best service we’ve had at a restaurant in some time. Everyone very kind, food delicious and coursed out perfectly. Highly recommend.
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RepubliquePrice: Very Expensive• French• Hollywood
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4.7
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Vincent
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was an amazing experience, the service was top tier, Mike our server was extraordinary. Thank you so much.
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NIKU XPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.4
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Shadiavip
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our 2nd time here and still just as good as we remember! We brought friends here so they could try it and they had a great experience.
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Cabra - LAPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Downtown
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4.8

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209 restaurants available nearby

1. NIKU X

2. Cabra - LA

3. Perch LA

4. 71Above

5. Republique

6. Manuela

7. Antico Nuovo

8. Cara Cara

9. Yangban

10. Girl & the Goat L.A.

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