1. Makani

Address: 512 Rose Ave F Venice, CA 90291

Star Rating: 4.5 / 5

Website link: https://www.makanivenice.com/

A neighborhood oasis, Makani brings bold and vibrant flavors to the Westside.

Executive chef Kevin Lee helms the kitchen with a spice-driven menu inspired by

his Korean roots and Angeleno upbringing, which is heavily influenced by Los

Angeles’ diverse and eclectic communities.

2. Tesse Restaurant

Address: 8500 Sunset Blvd ste b, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Star Rating: 4.4 / 5

Website link: https://tesserestaurant.com/

Tesse is a collaboration between restauranteur Bill Chait, Michelin-starred

Chef Raphael Francois, pastry guru Sally Camacho, and managing partner & wine

director, Jordan Ogron. Tesse marries contemporary French cuisine with innovative

cocktails and a unique wine program, to create a truly singular dining experience.

3. APL Restaurant

Address: 1680 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Star Rating: 4 / 5

Website link: https://aplrestaurant.com/

APL Restaurant elevates the contemporary steakhouse with inspiration from

those of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The 143-seat neighborhood

restaurant is situated on the ground floor of L.A.’s first-ever high-rise, the

historic Taft Building, built in 1923 on the corner of Hollywood and Vine.

4. Dama

Address: 612 E 11th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Star Rating: 5 / 5

Website link: http://damafashiondistrict.com/

Dama is a latin-inspired restaurant featuring culinary dishes

from Executive Chef Antonia Lofaso and cocktails from

Pablo Moix and Steve Livigni

5. Joy

Address: 100 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Star Rating: 4.6 / 5

Website link: https://www.joyonyork.com/

Taiwanese classics get a hip twist at this Highland Park eatery from the

Pine & Crane team.