Best Fun Restaurants in South Los Angeles

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Somerville. From the moment my friends and I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we were comfortable throughout our meal. We started with the Parker House Rolls and Fried Chicken and Caviar Sliders which was a perfect balance of flavors and beautifully presented. For the main course, we had the wagyu strip lion, braised bacon, baked mac and cheese, fingerling potatoes, mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts and the pan seared ora king salmon in which we all shared and it was out of this world. The flavors, textures, or ingredients were perfectly executed, and the portion size was generous without feeling overwhelming. I couldn’t resist trying the manjari torte to finish off the meal, and I’m so glad we did—it was the perfect sweet ending. The drinks were also top-notch. My friends had the mighty river and the a love supreme and it paired wonderfully with the food. You can really tell that the chefs and staff care about the entire dining experience. Overall, Somerville is a must-visit if you're in the area. The food, service, and ambiance all come together for an unforgettable experience. Can’t wait to return!

One of the best dining experiences of my life. I had the honor of dining at Vespertine before the pandemic and have been looking forward to it reopening ever since. There are some experiences that you just don’t forget and are hoping to recreate, and yesterday did not disappoint. The service was excellent from the moment you leave your car to the second you leave the restaurant. It felt like the staff really knew us and created the atmosphere and experience around our party. The little attention to detail was much appreciated. The experience really started right after I made the reservation for my husband’s birthday, when I got an email from them asking for the special occasion and who it was for. That translated to a handwritten and signed birthday card for him the second we were seated. It’s also so special to get the background of all the dishes and drink pairings, taking the diner on a sensory journey through the chef’s mind and why he created the menu he did. Also appreciated that they gave us a menu of all the items to take home, as we really loved some of the drinks paired with the dishes. Every dish was better than the one before. Highly recommend adding the caviar and truffle dishes, and replace at least one of the lamb dishes to wagyu. Last time we were there we got the wine pairing for every dish but that proved to be too much for me and I had a lot of wine left un-drank (very sad); so this time we got the dynamic pairing which also incorporated non-alcoholic drinks to some of the dishes and it was the perfect mix. Overall, 10/10 experience. Looking forward to coming back with every new menu experience

I loved the amazing details into making it look like the show! The waiters were patient and I enjoyed the overall experience. This place is mainly a social event where you can get together with friends and enjoy being immersed in the Arcane universe. I just wish that they had the vial’s in stock because that’s mostly what we came there for.

Great food. Excellent service. We were shown to our table promptly. Our waiter notified us of the pending delivery of fresh Dover soles which we ordered immediately and gave us perfect recommendations to pair with the wine for the rest of the courses. The food was staged perfectly. Every dish was beautiful and delicious, from appetizers to dessert.

This restaurant is fantastic. Overall experience is amazing start to finish. The staff are wonderful. So good I ended going two days in a row last time I was in LA. The place is a hot spot for celebrities and who's who, and it definitely has that vibe but more importantly it does not feel snooty at all. In fact the opposite. The staff give them impression they give the same amazing service no matter who walks thru the door. Food was also delicious. Just incase you are Celiac or prefer gluten-free they are top notch at looking after that request.