Food & Drink

Your guide to the best of L.A.’s food and drink scene

The best new bars in L.A.
Bars

The best new bars in L.A.

Our quarterly list of the city’s hottest new places to drink has you covered, non-alcoholic options and all.
The best restaurants in L.A.
Restaurants

The best restaurants in L.A.

L.A.'s home to one of the most exciting and diverse food scenes in the country—and here's just where to begin.
All of L.A.’s Michelin star restaurants, updated for 2025
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All of L.A.’s Michelin star restaurants, updated for 2025

Starstruck? Get the rundown on L.A.’s newest Michelin star restaurants in our handy au courant guide.
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85ºC Bakery
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85ºC Bakery

4 out of 5 stars
With over a dozen locations across Southern California, 85 Degrees is now a regional juggernaut and go-to Asian bakery for sweet treats ranging from egg...
Kee Wah Bakery
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Kee Wah Bakery

4 out of 5 stars
Known for its mooncakes, Kee Wah Bakery is a prime destination for those wanting to stock up on the traditional egg yolk cakes when Chinese New Year rolls...
Phoenix Bakery
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Phoenix Bakery

4 out of 5 stars
Phoenix Bakery is known primarily for its cakes, whether you're celebrating a birthday, wedding or anniversary. Founded in 1938 by the Chan family, the...
Lady M
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Lady M

4 out of 5 stars
This national bakery chain is best known across Southern California for its pricey but delicious mille crepe cakes. During Mid-Autumn Festival, Lady M also...
Anita Bakery
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Anita Bakery

4 out of 5 stars
This tiny bakery in Sierra Madre offers made-to-order cookies and mooncakes as well as baking classes. During Mid-Autumn Festival season and...

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Where to eat in L.A.

Best restaurants by neighborhood

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Venice

Between the boardwalk and bustling Abbot Kinney, this changing beach neighborhood is full of destination-worthy, delicious places to eat.
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Santa Monica

Will there be traffic? Probably. Will it be hard to find parking? Unless you’re around Third Street, probably. But will the food be worth it? Yep.
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Hollywood

Grab yourself something delicious to eat the next time you find yourself in Tinseltown.  
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Culver City

There's plenty to love in this quieter Westside neighborhood, both old and new alike.
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Highland Park

Eat your way through eclectic, vegan-friendly Highland Park, plus destination-worthy eateries in nearby Eagle Rock and Glassell Park.

Find great restaurants by dish

Burgers
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Burgers

Because meat, bread and cheese have just of as much of a place in the L.A. diet as green juice and kale salad.
Pizza
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Pizza

Move over, East Coasters; L.A.'s pizza moment has finally arrived.
Sandwiches
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Sandwiches

Whether your tastes run classic or contemporary, there’s a delicious sandwich for you in L.A.
Tacos
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Tacos

Take a tour of the best tacos in Los Angeles, from brick-and-mortar spots to walk-up stands and food trucks.
Bagels
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Bagels

The artisan bagel boom is upon us—and we tracked down the best of the best.

Find great restaurants by cuisine

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Mexican

The unofficial official cuisine of Los Angeles.
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Japanese

Omakase, kaiseki and more casual fare at the city's best sushi bars, izakayas, ramenyas and more.
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Spanish

Enjoy the bold, garlicky flavors of the Iberian Peninsula all around L.A.
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Indian

Plus Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan, too.
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Italian

For a city supposedly full of gluten-sensitive diners, L.A. has far more than its fair share of trattorias. 
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Thai

L.A. has no shortage of spice-laden seafood, curries, papaya salads and sinus-clearing stir-fries.

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