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  • Cafe Pinot
    Cafe Pinot
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Cuisine: French

    700 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071
    +1 213 239 6500
    Good life is synonymous with good food. And good food is best enjoyed in a good ambiance. Be transported away from the busy and crowded downtown Los Angeles to the tranquility of the al fresco dining of Café Pinot. The restaurant is magically transformed from a leisurely lunch destination to a formal and romantic spot. The menu list is superb and the wine list is endless. The duck leg confit, roas ... read more >
  • Langer's Deli
    Langer's Deli
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Cuisine: Delis/Sandwiches

    704 South Alvarado Street Los Angeles CA 90057
    +1 213 483 8050
    "A true LA institution, Langer's Deli is what makes the city stand out. Famous for its pastrami, this venue is hugely popular for its sandwiches. Its bread is the best you’ll find in a deli in Los Angeles and arguably better than the delis in New York including renowned Katz's Deli. A hard crust with a soft center, it’s unbeatable. The luncheon meats are great. Seasoned to perfection the pastrami ... read more >
  • Original Pantry Cafe
    Original Pantry Cafe
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Cuisine: American (Traditional)

    877 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles CA 90071
    +1 213 972 9279
    "Established in 1924, this restaurant has moved locations once but always retained its popularity. Delicious cuts of beef tenderloin, New York steak, T bone and top sirloin can be found on the menu alongside salads that include a chef’s special, fruit, Cobb, and coleslaw. Eat healthy or pig out, it’s your choice. The venue is nicely central if such a thing is possible in LA."
  • Philippe The Original Restaurant
    Philippe The Original Restaurant
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Cuisine: Delis/Sandwiches, Diners

    1001 North Alameda Street Los Angeles CA 90012
    +1 213 628 3781
    With its famous French dipped roast beef sandwich (enhanced with a delicious and frighteningly spicy mustard), this venue is just as hot as its condiments. Other favorites include macaroni salad, potato salad and meats such as pork and lamb that are also great fillers. The sandwiches here have a lightness to them. You won’t feel as airy after eating a lot of red meat anywhere else. Excellent servi ... read more >
  • Rivera
    Rivera
    Categories: Night Life, Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Cuisine: Mexican

    1050 S Flower St Ste 102 Los Angeles CA 90015
    (213) 749-1460
    The tortillas are herb pressed here, which goes to show the trouble gone to enhance each dish. Menu items include a wonderful sea trout dish with gazpacho sauce. Other seafood available include seared black cod and shrimp tacos. The gazpacho is great here, either in soup or sauce form. A mix of savory and sweet, with cheese and fruit combining to provide a full rendering of Heaven to the taste bud ... read more >
  • Blossom
    Blossom
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Cuisine: Vietnamese

    426 S Main St Los Angeles CA 90013
    (213) 623-1973
    Pho Ga (with chicken) is the seminal, landmark, life changing dish at this venue, something of a signature. Excellent stuff. But try the Po Tom (shrimp) and you won’t go home unhappy. A Vietnamese restaurant’s rep is not built on noodles alone. There are chippy frites, French fries here that include tofu and sweet potato and shrimp. They also have a great spring roll appetizer. Some of their menu ... read more >
  • The Water Grill
    The Water Grill
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Cuisine: Seafood

    544 S Grand Ave Los Angeles CA 90071
    (213) 891-0900
    "Fresh fish of the highest standard. The oysters are perfect for a romantic date. The clam chowder is excellent and one serving can be shared by two, so generous is the portion. It has a certain sweetness you may not find in other venues. All the dishes are noteworthy, but some of them may be more bite sized in terms of portions than the chowder. However, mains such as halibut and sea bass are rea ... read more >
  • Sushi-Gen
    Sushi-Gen
    Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Cuisine: Japanese, Japanese Sushi

    422 E 2nd Street Los Angeles CA 90012
    (213) 617-0552
    "This place is popular so come early. Specialists in nigiri and sashimi, they really know their stuff. It’s all pretty authentic, without the Mexican peppers or other fusion enhancements. The sauces that are provided with the dishes are top notch. To verify this, simply sample the fried eggplant dish. Wafer thin halibut is a delight. Starters include miso and clam miso soups, tempura, and oysters. ... read more >
  • Church and State
    Church and State
    Categories: Night Life, Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Cuisine: French

    1850 Industrial St Los Angeles CA 90021
    (213) 405-1434
    Listed on PbP
    "The attention to detail given over to the food here, given the very reasonable prices, is exceptional. Presentation and aesthetics are not paramount, but they’re as equally impressive as the taste. The almost sepia toned bistro décor and atmosphere are fantastic. Great dishes include the cod balls. They know how to do seafood here. Any of the savory tarts that are pizza like and of high quality a ... read more >
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