Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Downtown

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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DowntownHollywoodPasadenaSan Fernando ValleyWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-WilshireWestside

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Beverly HillsCentury CityDowntownEast HollywoodEcho ParkGlendale

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

24 restaurants available nearby

1. 71Above

4.8

Exceptional(6000)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 79 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. $18 for 3 hours.

A photo of Que Barbaro at Level 8 restaurant

2. Que Barbaro at Level 8

4.4

Awesome(112)

££££Price: Expensive

• South American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Discover the diversity of South American cuisine through the tradition of live fire cooking, all prepared with a side of dazzling showmanship. Over an open wood flame, Esquire Chef of the Year Ray Garcia and his team cook a regularly changing menu featuring fine cuts of meats, fresh seafood, and creative vegetarian dishes, all kissed with smoke and infused with bold, refined flavors. Relax in the seductive, tropical-hued dining room or on the pool deck for an alfresco meal. And keep your eye on the rotating liquor risers, which perform their own synchronized routine when someone orders a specialty cocktail.Please note that we are an Adults Only (21+) establishment after 9:00 PM. Parking validation is available.For parties of 6 or more, please email restaurants@level8dtla.com.

3. Hearts and Flame

4.3

Awesome(283)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Tokyo

Booked 16 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. Rossoblu

4.7

Exceptional(2150)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 12 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.

5. Saffy's

4.8

Exceptional(1257)

££££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.

A photo of The Capital Grille - Los Angeles restaurant

6. The Capital Grille - Los Angeles

4.8

Exceptional(597)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 34 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

7. Momed

4.7

Exceptional(1691)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Silver Lake

Booked 37 times today

Welcome to Momed, (pronounced mo-med.) short for Modern Mediterranean, is homage to the kitchens of the eastern Mediterranean and North Africa. Since 2010, Momed has introduced Los Angeles a fresh and sophisticated interpretation of a cuisine based on the centuries-old tradition of seasonal and farm to table dining. Momed has become a sought-after destination for those looking to explore the rich and diverse flavors of the Mediterranean region. The menu reflects a fusion of authentic flavors and innovative culinary techniques, resulting in a delightful blend of old-world charm and contemporary sophistication.

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8. The Hummingbird Ceviche House

4.7

Exceptional(60)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Echo Park

Booked 18 times today

Michelin & James Beard-recognized Chef Ricardo Zarate has opened The Hummingbird Ceviche House featuring the Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine he’s best known for. In a charming space with a turquoise-quartz bar, The Hummingbird serves an irresistible bill of fare focused on fresh seafood prepared using traditional Nikkei techniques elevated by California influences. The Los Angeles Times' Laurie Ochoa wrote: "...the service is caring and the food, including an aji amarillo hummus flatbread and sesame-leaf-wrapped shrimp dumplings with tiger's milk aioli, is inventive and delicious. And...the Hummingbird is affordable." Diners delight in Nikkei hand rolls, delectable ceviches, small bites, hot dishes, desserts and house-made Chicha-Morada drinks. The Hummingbird was named one of The Infatuation LA's "Best Restaurants of 2024." NEW: Talented musicians perform live jazz on Tuesdays!

9. Republique

4.7

Exceptional(5311)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• French • Hollywood

Booked 65 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.

10. chi SPACCA

4.8

Exceptional(1432)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 27 times today

Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

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NasrinVIP
Toronto / Ontario •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Tasty food, impeccable interior and wonderful customer service
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Saffy'sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Hollywood
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4.8
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SalmanVIP
Orange County •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great Service and even better recommendations by our server.
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RossobluPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Best service waiter was nice and attentive overall good experience
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71AbovePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.8
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sayuribeee
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Second time at this place food is good but it is a little pricey for the amount. Other than that the place is beautiful and the drinks are so good! I did ask for counter seating but when I arrived I was told that it wasn’t available so I did not get the counter experience I had expected.
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Que Barbaro at Level 8Price: Expensive• South American• Downtown
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4.4
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Skylir
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Feb 2025
My dad and I came here for lunch and we pleasantly surprised with how beautiful the restaurant is! The food was so yummy. For lunch the steak sandwich is AMAZING! The meat is so tender and it is very filling. The prosciutto and bruschetta lunch item was also very good but I would say go with the steak sandwich if you want something even more filling. We would definitely come again for the great food, service, and beautiful ambiance.
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Hearts and FlamePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Tokyo
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4.3

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