Best Restaurants for People Watching in Downtown

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1. Broken Shaker - Los Angeles

4.1

Excellent(455)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

An oasis in the heart of Downtown LA, Broken Shaker, located on our rooftop pool deck, offers an eclectic menu of handcrafted cocktails and small bites. A James Beard Award finalist and winner of Tales of the Cocktail’s Best American Hotel Bar award, Broken Shaker serves up delicious cocktails, infused with homemade elixirs and exotic ingredients, bringing the flavors of the beach to the center of the city. A 4% health service charge is added to all checks to help cover the cost of health care benefits that we offer to our full-time employees. Additionally, an 18% service charge is automatically included in your purchase. Thank you for supporting our staff. If you would like either of these charges removed, please let your server know and the charge will be removed.

2. Saffy's

4.8

Exceptional(1200)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • East Hollywood

Booked 91 times today

A multi-regional Middle Eastern restaurant in East Hollywood, from Chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis of Bestia and Bavel.

3. Hearts and Flame

4.1

Excellent(264)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Tokyo

Booked 22 times today

Hearts & Flame.Coastal Italian dishes in a modern industrial space in the heart of the DTLA Arts District. From fresh made pastas, to sea-to-table dishes, utilizing the freshest seafood from the California coast, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do. In the middle of our dining room, the flames are ignited from our grill, where steaks, are cooked over an open flame, creating a memorable experience for you and your guests.

4. Zinqué - DTLA

4.6

Exceptional(531)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. (zin-kae)

5. Traxx

4.2

Awesome(13)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Traxx Restaurant and Traxx Bar are located inside beautiful, historic Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. We are a semi-fine dining restaurant with a casual attitude and relaxed atmosphere. Our restaurant serves scratch made American Bistro dishes using local a local bakery and local ingredients. We offer seating on our concourse (located in front of the restaurant inside Union Station), the Dining Room, and on our outside Patio in the courtyard. We also serve Traxx Bar, located across the concourse inside Union Station at the main entrance. Traxx Bar hours are M-F 11:30-10pm with kitchen hours until 8pm and Sat & Sun 12-10pm with kitchen hours until 7pm.

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6. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(4150)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Hollywood

Booked 109 times today

TAO Los Angeles is a dynamic two-level space, complete with two private dining rooms, outdoor patio, lounge with large bar. and main dining room anchored by our 16 foot Quan Yin statue.

7. Catch LA

4.7

Exceptional(10209)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Hollywood

Booked 110 times today

Perched above the dynamic streets of the West Hollywood Design District on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente, Catch LA features modern renditions of classic dishes served in a streaming, shareable style of dining. The retractable rooftop haven marries simple yet elegant, seafood, sushi, and steak with excellent service and a lively atmosphere complete with a unique, open-air dining room and breathtaking views of Downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills. The menu features signature dishes including the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, A5 Japanese Wagyu on a hot rock, Mushroom Spaghetti, and Cantonese Lobster.

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8. Steak 48 - Beverly Hills

4.8

Exceptional(1985)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Beverly Hills

Booked 128 times today

At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood, and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Also enjoy classic cocktails and an extensive award-winning wine list. At Steak 48, We encourage all of our guests to get dressed up for a great experience, here is a link to our dress code that you can share with your guests. https://www.steak48.com/steakhouses/beverly-hills/dress-code/Please dress as your elegant selves. You are going to have a great time!If you need any special accommodations or flowers reach out to us at the host desk! We look forward to seeing you soon!

9. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1991)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 52 times today

The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel debuted a new look in May of 2018, featuring a refreshed outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. The Tower Bar Restaurant has split views of the city from either side of the lobby. It offers a swank lounge, bar and an al fresco dining experience. Custom made banquettes line the windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline. Art deco design influences include walnut with gold inlay trim in a subtle, muted color scheme. The delectable menu features California Bistro with Italian fare. A dress code is enforced, please call for information.We are now open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is offered six nights a week, Monday-Saturday. We are unable to guarantee a seating preference of indoors or outdoors. We recommend a sweater or light coat during the evenings.Shorts, baseball caps, sweats, sandals, tank tops, phone calls, computers and photos are not permitted.

10. CENTO

4.7

Exceptional(897)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Mid-City

Booked 44 times today

BREAKING THE MEDITERRANEAN MOLD. CENTO RESTAURANT IS INSPIRED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN AND LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES.

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IsabelVIP
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had a wonderful time at Saffy’s last night — I have high expectations for this restaurant “group” and y’all deliver great food and service every time. This was also the first time in a long while that I’ve received a bill and thought “this is less than what I was expecting,” a rare joy in these economic times. Happy holidays and thank you!
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Saffy'sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Hollywood
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4.8
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Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great service, friendly staff. I was craving something like an açaí bowl and had the chia pudding, it was really rich and chocolatey with fresh fruit.
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Zinqué - DTLAPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.6
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Paula
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was good and price was good. I guess the reason I put 4 instead of 5 is because they did not acknowledge my sister's birthday even though when I made reservation I had stated it was for an occasion and it was for a birthday. When I let the waiter know my disappointment in no acknowledgement, she just smiled and didn't really care so now it was twice that it was not acknowledged. Sad but whatever moving o to other restaurants that make guests feel good.
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Hearts and FlamePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Tokyo
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4.1
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Michael
Los Angeles •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Comfortable and casual (with a capital "C" for each). Absolutely loved the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. -- and the choice of jazz as ambience was well chosen.
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TraxxPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.2
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LaurenVIP
Atlanta Metro •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 Oct 2024
We sat at the bar and the bar tenders were great and made it fun!
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Broken Shaker - Los AngelesPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
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39 restaurants available nearby

1. Broken Shaker - Los Angeles

2. Saffy's

3. Hearts and Flame

4. Zinqué - DTLA

5. Traxx

6. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

7. Catch LA

8. Steak 48 - Beverly Hills

9. The Tower Bar

10. CENTO

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