Best Brunch Restaurants in Historic South-Central

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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Beach CitiesDowntownEast LAHollywoodPasadenaSan Fernando Valley / Valencia

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Arts DistrictBeverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsCentral Los AngelesCentury CityCulver City

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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1. Perch LA

4.6

Exceptional(11900)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 190 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.

2. Somerville

4.6

Exceptional(155)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Culver City

Booked 131 times today

Intentionally located along the Slauson Corridor in Historic View Park-Windsor Hills, Somerville is an ode to the past, a toast to the present, and celebration of the progress in between. We are a progressive American dining experience that highlights contemporary cuisine while honoring the rich roots of South Central Los Angeles. Each dish captures the bold and savory essence of California, blending traditional influences with modern techniques to elevate every bite.Designed as an inviting space for locals, travelers, and culinary enthusiasts alike, Somerville cultivates community in a timeless setting, featuring a thoughtfully curated wine selection, skillfully crafted cocktails, and live entertainment -- creating the perfect backdrop for conversation and connection.

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3. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4139)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 98 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!

4. Cabra - LA

4.7

Exceptional(1285)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 39 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.

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5. Redbird - Los Angeles

4.7

Exceptional(3120)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 52 times today

Located in downtown Los Angeles, Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic edifices, inside the rectory building of Vibiana – a premier wedding, events and performing arts venue. Chef | Owner Neal Fraser and Owner | Operator Amy Knoll have crafted a beautifully dynamic restaurant space within which to enjoy Chef Fraser's critically acclaimed Modern American menu. Wine Director Christopher Dugan’s wine list is well-rounded with great finds from both established and emerging regions throughout the world. Bar Director Tobin Shea's cocktail offerings feature well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics, as well as inventive and inspired originals. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available for brunch, happy hour + dinner.The Main Dining Room offers open air dining under our retractable roof with views of the Vibiana bell tower and the upper balconies of the rectory building. The Lounge offers dining tables along the banquette and windows overlooking 2nd St.

6. Openaire

4.4

Awesome(2350)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Koreatown

Booked 65 times today

Native Angeleno, surfer and two-Michelin star chef Josiah Citrin brings a culinary vision built around California’s bounty from land and sea to Openaire. The menu and ingredients reflect the seasons and the interplay of cultural influences that define LA, serving in a lush greenhouse and tented garden oasis on the 2nd floor terrace at the LINE hotel, in the heart of K-Town.For inquiries of 10+ guests, please email us at: Openaire@TheLineHotel.com.

7. Bacari Adams

4.4

Awesome(650)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Bacari W. Adams is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the original restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special. + $5 margaritas all night long every Monday-Wednesday!Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate dining room marked with vintage art & light fixtures. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari W. Adams.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari W. Adams is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

8. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(236)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Manuela in the Arts District of Los Angeles offers a delicious brunch menu that includes dishes like Poached Egg, French Toast, Venison Burger, and Grilled Grass-Fed Skirt Steak. Reviews mention the 'great brunch', 'food', and 'ambience', with one review noting 'it is a lovely restaurant with great food and ambience.' It seems like a perfect spot for brunch with friends or a romantic meal.

9. Le Petit Paris

4.3

Awesome(2929)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

If you ask the brilliant minds behind Le Petit Paris, Fanny and David Rolland, They will say “We were born in a restaurant, literally”. From Grandpa to father, the restaurant business has been a natural part of their daily life.They decided 15 years ago to create their first restaurant in Cannes, Le Petit Paris, Parisian brasserie, located in the middle of the international film festival city.In order to give the opportunity of an unforgettable experience in Cannes to their international clientele, they decided to run a business on the beach with the combination of well being, relaxed and lay down on the beach with a cocktail and enjoying a gastronomic food.David and Fanny were always striving to be surrounded by great collaborators in order to provide a real “savoir-faire” to their clients. They have been known worldwide now thanks to their hard work and dedication.

10. Rossoblu

4.6

Exceptional(2143)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

Rossoblu celebrates chef Steve Samson’s two home cities, Los Angeles and Bologna, Italy. The menu features house made salumi, soulful pastas, market produce, and wood grilled fish and meats.Located in downtown’s City Market South, the site of Los Angeles’s original produce market, Rossoblu’s vaulted dining room and open kitchen create a festive dining environment. The restaurant’s private outdoor piazza allows al fresco diners to feel far removed from the nearby city bustle. An intimate basement wine cellar can be reserved for private parties.

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Matty
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
If you’re looking for a lively rooftop spot in downtown with great food and stellar service, Cabra is the place to go! Our server Dylan was warm and attentive, and the rest of the staff were incredibly kind and efficient even though it was pretty busy. 10/10.
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Cabra - LAPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Downtown
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4.7
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MiladVIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
One of the best recent dining experiences I’ve had in LA. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was great.
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Redbird - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Janette
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Somerville and it was an unforgettable experience. The food was absolutely fantastic—each dish was bursting with flavor and clearly prepared with care and attention to detail. From appetizers to dessert, everything was perfectly cooked,
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SomervillePrice: Expensive• American• Culver City
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4.6
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Elizabeth
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our dining experience was great. We came to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday. We were accommodated to a lovely table and treated to a birthday dessert. Waiters were very attentive and we loved the heated lamps.
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Perch LAPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown
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4.6
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Steven
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Had a Great Experience! have been wanting to try this place for a while! Our waiter Lokahi, took really good care of us making the experience even better! Our favorite dish from the Dine LA menu was the sichuan basted bass! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7

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