Best Restaurants for People Watching in Silver Lake

39 restaurants available nearby

1. Saffy's

4.8

Exceptional(1201)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • East Hollywood

Booked 44 times today

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

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2. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(4157)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Hollywood

Booked 79 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.

3. Hearts and Flame

4.1

Excellent(266)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Tokyo

Booked 23 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. Bacari GDL

4.7

Exceptional(1139)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glendale

Booked 9 times today

Bacari GDL is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 3rd 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.Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate indoor lounge by the bar or in our spacious, breezy outdoor patio. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari GDL.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari GDL is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

5. Shirley Brasserie

4.4

Awesome(242)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Hollywood

Booked 6 times today

Step into Shirley, a lively local restaurant named after the legendary Shirley Temple, who once tap-danced her way into Hollywood history right here at The Hollywood Roosevelt. Nestled within this iconic hotel, Shirley blends timeless charm with modern flair, offering a dining experience that celebrates California’s finest flavors with a French twist. At the helm is renowned Chef Craig Hopson, whose culinary mastery elevates every dish. From the inviting hum of conversations to the celebratory pop of bottles and the captivating rhythm of our open-air kitchen, Shirley buzzes with energy. Join us in the heart of Hollywood, where every moment becomes a feast for the senses, and every bite tells a story—just like Shirley herself did on these very grounds.

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6. Broken Shaker - Los Angeles

4.1

Excellent(455)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 3 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.

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7. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - At The Grove

4.7

Exceptional(464)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 9 times today

Brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg, creators of Blue Ribbon Restaurants in New York, Las Vegas and London, have arrived on the West Coast with the opening of Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill at The Grove in Los Angeles. The restaurant offers diners award-winning sushi offerings by Master Sushi Chef Toshi Ueki, Japanese steakhouse fare and Blue Ribbon classics in a warm, yet vibrant setting. Available for dinner and late-night dining, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill’s expansive menu presents quality sushi and sashimi selections, including Toshi’s Choice Omakase and Blue Ribbon Maki with ½ lobster, shiso and black caviar. For options beyond the sea, Blue Ribbon’s signature dishes include Oxtail Fried Rice with daikon, shiitake and bone marrow; 30 oz. Bone-In Rib Steak with onion tempura and bok choy; and Blue Ribbon’s famous Fried Chicken with wasabi and honey.

8. Zinqué - DTLA

4.6

Exceptional(531)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 29 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)

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9. Irie Restaurant & Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(104)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 2 times today

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Irie Lounge and Restaurant offers guests the full sensory experience combining cannabis and California comfort food with a southern twist. Irie brings all of the farm/farmer's market to table freshness, but with the tanginess and smoked dishes that southern food is celebrated for. Whether consuming cannabis or not, our black-eyed pea hummus, dandelion Caesar salads, and dry-aged New York strip with charred treviso are dishes guests are celebrating us for.

10. Traxx

4.2

Awesome(13)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 4 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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Brad
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined today
My wife and I enjoyed the ambience and decoration of the space. The food was also delicious! Highly recommend the tuna tartare with crispy rice.
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TAO Asian Bistro - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Asian• Hollywood
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4.6
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William
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Over all ok the service was little slow with bring appetizers not giving us time to fished before dinner was served.. great Great atmosphere live music prices point for 4 people
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Hearts and FlamePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Tokyo
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4.1
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IsabelVIP
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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Lola
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server Geoff was Amazing! Immediately after seating me as I was waiting for my guest he let us know if we needed anything we could ask another server to assist. He was very attentive and one of the best servers I’ve had! My experience before wasn’t so great the last time I went, but I’ll be asking for him every time! Definitely coming back…thanks for making my experience one of the best ones I’ve had Geoff! They definitely need more servers like you!!!!
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Bacari GDLPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glendale
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4.7
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Amy
Los Angeles •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
My husband and I had a wonderful dinner at this beautiful restaurant in the famous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel! Everything was delicious, from the French onion soup, steak frites and the pear tartlet dessert! I highly recommend this glamorous restaurant!
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Shirley BrasseriePrice: Expensive• French American• Hollywood
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4.4

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. Saffy's

2. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

3. Hearts and Flame

4. Bacari GDL

5. Shirley Brasserie

6. Broken Shaker - Los Angeles

7. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - At The Grove

8. Zinqué - DTLA

9. Irie Restaurant & Lounge

10. Traxx

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