Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Downtown

23 restaurants available nearby

1. 71Above

4.7

Exceptional(5931)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 64 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.

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2. Que Barbaro at Level 8

4.5

Awesome(108)

Price: Expensive

• South American • Downtown

Booked 6 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. Rossoblu

4.6

Exceptional(2136)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 10 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.

4. Saffy's

4.8

Exceptional(1216)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • East Hollywood

Booked 68 times today

A multi-regional Middle Eastern restaurant in East Hollywood, from Chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis of Bestia and Bavel.

5. Hearts and Flame

4.1

Excellent(272)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Tokyo

Booked 14 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.

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6. The Capital Grille - Los Angeles

4.7

Exceptional(574)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 28 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(1677)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Silver Lake

Booked 9 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.

8. Kali

4.7

Exceptional(1604)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hollywood

Booked 4 times today

Kali is a small neighborhood restaurant tucked in between Hollywood and Larchmont village. Created by lifelong friends/co-workers chef Kevin Meehan and Drew Langley, the two have had always dreamed about creating a high-end restaurant without pretension. Stripping away all facades of what fine dining should be, Kali focuses strictly on the ingredient, technique, and service creating a casual environment everyone can enjoy.

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9. The Hummingbird Ceviche House

4.7

Exceptional(52)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Echo Park

Booked 15 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!

10. Republique

4.7

Exceptional(5279)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Hollywood

Booked 30 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.

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Jessica
Denver / Colorado •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Really awesome experience! Maria S was our server and she was the sweetest. It was my mom’s bday and we just decided to go for lunch. Didn’t realize there wasn’t valet parking for lunch so went in circles trying to figure out parking - park in the visitor underground parking garage of the US bank building. Restaurant will validate 2 hours of parking for $10 (instead of $40). Loved all the food. Ceviche was fresh, the pasta appetizer felt like a huge portion, hanger steak and smashed fried potatoes were divine, and the seared ahi tuna over veggies/salad was refreshing and light. The view is grand and made the meal feel so worth it.
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71AbovePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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KrisVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was absolutely amazing! Would definitely come here again. Great service and ambiance and the food was so tasty
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Saffy'sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Hollywood
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4.8
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Vana
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Hostess and wait staff were exceptional! Loved the ambiance the live music added. I just wish some of the things we were excited to order were still available the night we visited.
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Hearts and FlamePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Tokyo
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4.1
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Joe
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Incredible service that really understood the menu and wine list. I celebrated a birthday and they met me in that celebration. Quality was matched with inspired food. Maltagliata pasta is next level!
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RossobluPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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TomVIP
Los Angeles •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
Food was great, drinks were good! We had the empanadas and the pollo brasero.
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Que Barbaro at Level 8Price: Expensive• South American• Downtown
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4.5

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. 71Above

2. Que Barbaro at Level 8

3. Rossoblu

4. Saffy's

5. Hearts and Flame

6. The Capital Grille - Los Angeles

7. Momed

8. Kali

9. The Hummingbird Ceviche House

10. Republique

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