These Foodie Spots Are Perfect for a Meal With Your Pals or Your Bae
Written By: Gioia McGuire Best Central LA Restaurants
Long distance relationships can be tough, especially when living on opposite sides of LA. Luckily, the city is chock full of new and exciting eats to grab lunch or make a night out halfway between you and your bffs or your significant other. Whether you’re meeting for a quick bite or making it a date night, these spots will save you a drive.
Koreatown
A Piece of the Pie
Native Knowledge: Perfect for a late night snack, slices are only sold in the lobby area Friday and Saturday nights from 6 p.m. until they run out, so make it a pit stop.
POT Pizza Joint at the Line Hotel
3515 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213.368.3030
You Used to Call Me on My Shell Phone
Native Knowledge: Everyday from 4 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close, oysters are just a dollar each. Score!
EMC Seafood & Raw Bar
3500 W 6th St, Ste 101
Los Angeles, CA 90020
213.351.9988
Dish It Out
Native Knowledge: Don’t be overwhelmed by the big menu! Order from the combo list (P-1 to P-3) to try the most amount of delicious food that takes away the stress of choosing dishes a la carte.
Parks BBQ
955 S Vermont Ave, Ste G
Los Angeles, CA 90006
213.380.1717
Get Stuffed
Native Knowledge: The seafood crepe pancake is an absolute must try, trust us.
Sun Nong Dan
3470 W 6th St, Ste 7
Los Angeles, CA 90020
213.365.0303
Mid City
Tres, Tres Chic
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Native Knowledge: Two words: Pan. Drippings. It’s exactly what it sounds like; dip your bread in it and float to heaven. Don’t think about it, just do it.
Republique
624 South La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
310.362.6115
Grain Brain
Native Knowledge: Vegan lovers rejoice! This perfect breakfast place is natural, organic and completely vegan with a massive menu! Practically unheard of!
The Grain Cafe
4222 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
323.931.4034
I’ve Got Soul, But I’m Not a Soldier
Native Knowledge: The most epic soul food there ever was, this place serves up all the Southern comfort food your heart desires.
My Two Cents
5583 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
323.879.9881
University Park
Let’s Taco-Bout It
Native Knowledge: Bandito’s 2-for-1 happy hour cocktails Monday through Friday, 5 to 9 p.m. are for the perfect Taco Tuesday turn up.
Bandito’s Tacos and Tequila
900 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90037
323.432.2474
Foodie Frenzy
Native Knowledge: It’s all about Beefsteak Sunday’s on the last Sunday of the month here, where from 5 to 10 p.m. you can feast on all-you-can-eat petite filet, fries, onion rings and an open bar for just $35. Whaaaaaat?!
Bacaro L.A.
2308 S Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
213.748.7205
You Look Brewtiful!
Native Knowledge: This is THE place for smoothies and juices. You can even create your own juice from a list of yummy fresh veggies and fruits.
Nature’s Brew Cafe
2316 S Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
213.741.9393
Beverly Grove
Sip, Sip, Hooray!
Native Knowledge: Brunch on the weekends until 3 p.m. and bacon wrapped dates. Enough said.
AOC Wine Bar
8700 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310.859.9859
Global Flavor
Native Knowledge: Named after an ancient neighborhood in Tel Aviv, this international escape offers Israeli foods with tons of flavors and is perfect for trying something new or sticking to traditional culinary roots.
Jaffa
8048 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.433.4978
Ciao Ciao!
Native Knowledge: With gorgeous decor and an expansive space, this Italian spot has four different flavors of limoncello to sip and enough Italian desserts to make your mouth water.
Cal Mare
131 La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
424.332.4595
Gimme Sum of That!
Native Knowledge: A good Dim Sum place is a must and this Bao Dim Sum House is a top choice. Stop in for the awesome lunch specials and get your dumpling fill!
Bao Dim Sum House
8256 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.655.6556
Great to Meat You
Native Knowledge: Burgers, lobster rolls and whole lobsters live here and this brand new pop up will have your surf and turf cravings put right to bed, then re-awoken for a midnight snack, it’s that good.
Cattle & Claw Pop Up Restaurant
Beverly Blvd. & La Cienega
Los Angeles, CA, 90048
310.358.3979
