Best Lunch Restaurants in Echo Park

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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Beach CitiesDowntownEast LAHollywoodPasadenaSan Fernando Valley

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AlhambraArts DistrictAtwater VillageBeverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBurbank

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

292 restaurants available nearby

1. The Lonely Oyster

4.9

Exceptional(242)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Silver Lake

Booked 4 times today

The Lonely Oyster's mission is educating all in the following:Our expertly trained RAW bar staff journeys everyone in all things saltwater. (productsourcing, flavor profile, finish, and sustainability.)High End Liquid Alchemy Cocktails:Our in-house Beverage Director, Philip Ross concocts original and science based cocktails that pair most perfectly with each of our daily oyster selections.Exceptional Wine:Sommelier Philip Ross' wine list redefines what it means to be enophile, showcasing exclusively available vintages from all lands that touch the sea.All of these parts are designed to cohesively inspire a thirst for merroir, terroir, andinvoke a sensory travel experience through a shared knowledge.

2. Le Petit Paris

4.3

Awesome(2938)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

If you ask the brilliant minds behind Le Petit Paris, Fanny and David Rolland, They will say “We were born in a restaurant, literally”. From Grandpa to father, the restaurant business has been a natural part of their daily life.They decided 15 years ago to create their first restaurant in Cannes, Le Petit Paris, Parisian brasserie, located in the middle of the international film festival city.In order to give the opportunity of an unforgettable experience in Cannes to their international clientele, they decided to run a business on the beach with the combination of well being, relaxed and lay down on the beach with a cocktail and enjoying a gastronomic food.David and Fanny were always striving to be surrounded by great collaborators in order to provide a real “savoir-faire” to their clients. They have been known worldwide now thanks to their hard work and dedication.

3. Openaire

4.4

Awesome(2354)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Koreatown

Booked 44 times today

Native Angeleno, surfer and two-Michelin star chef Josiah Citrin brings a culinary vision built around California’s bounty from land and sea to Openaire. The menu and ingredients reflect the seasons and the interplay of cultural influences that define LA, serving in a lush greenhouse and tented garden oasis on the 2nd floor terrace at the LINE hotel, in the heart of K-Town.For inquiries of 10+ guests, please email us at: Openaire@TheLineHotel.com.

4. Drago Centro

4.8

Exceptional(3729)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

Chef Celestino Drago has created a menu representative of the cultural diversity of Italy. The concept of “Contemporary Italian Cuisine”, emphasizes local dishes, fresh, high quality ingredients and old flavors that have defined Italian cuisine for centuries and which are revisited to create a truly eclectic menu. The extensive menu is a la carte and offers daily specials featuring many unique items. DRAGO Centro offers a diverse and extensive selection of premium wines from Italy and around the world. DRAGO Centro’s unique interior is designed by acclaimed Los Angeles based designer Stanley Felderman, who is internationally renowned for creating modern buildings, interiors and product with a playful twist.

5. 71Above

4.8

Exceptional(6000)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 74 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.

A photo of Petit Trois L'Original restaurant

6. Petit Trois L'Original

4.7

Exceptional(161)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Hollywood

Booked 66 times today

In 2024, the original location of Petit Trois, on Highland Ave in Hollywood, celebrates 10 years as a beloved, can't miss part of LA's dining scene. Chef/Owner Ludo Lefebvre puts his spin on classic French flavors including the cult-favorite Big Mec burger, swimming in rich Bordelaise sauce, perfectly roasted Heritage chicken with compressed potatoes fried in clarified butter, a French Dip sandwich served with a version of the restaurant's onion soup for dipping, and lots more. Start with the restaurant's housemade baguette served with the creamiest French butter and pair it all with wine from the restaurant's thoughtfully curated list, which includes 16 by the glass options. With a design inspired by classic Parisian bistros, Petit Trois transports guests in its 2 dining areas as well as an outdoor patio. The dining room is also available for private events.

7. San Laurel

4.7

Exceptional(412)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Downtown

Booked 50 times today

San Laurel is one of the flagship restaurants in Chef José Andrés’ collection at Conrad Los Angeles. Here, he effortlessly combines his signature forward-thinking approach to Spanish cuisine with the gorgeous produce found at Southern California’s year-round farmers’ markets. San Laurel is open daily for breakfast and dinner service.The restaurant’s interior combines organic, earthy tones and natural wood finishes with richer hues to complement what’s on the plate: the flavors of Spain as seen through a California lens.

8. Tam O'Shanter

4.5

Awesome(7681)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Los Feliz

Booked 66 times today

Opened in June 1922, The Tam O'Shanter boasts a rich, storied history and warm, inviting atmosphere. We’re proud to be in our 10th decade of continuous service. We originally considered it a quiet pastoral road stop, since Los Feliz Boulevard was just an unpaved country lane traversed by rabbits and rabbit hunters, in that order.Everything changed when Walt Disney and his animators, set designers, and crews began trekking out between takes for a bite and a refreshment. So often, in fact, that the Tam was once dubbed “The Studio Commissary.”Join us and see why the Tam is said to have been Walt’s favorite restaurant!As a family-run establishment, we’re committed to keeping our community safe. We always practice strong hygiene protocols and rigorously adhere to all CDC food safety standards.

9. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(240)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.Designed by Los Angeles native Matt Winter and named for Manuela Wirth, the restaurant is illuminated and animated by specially commissioned works from artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford and Raymond Pettibon.

10. JOEY DTLA

4.6

Exceptional(162)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 122 times today

*Looking to book for 7+ people? Email us at DTLA.reservations@joeyrestaurants.com and someone will get back to you shortly!*JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Wrapping the corner of 7th and S Flower St with the largest street level patio downtown Los Angeles, JOEY DTLA features a theatre kitchen, a stunning stone bartop and a custom wine wall in the lounge. The dining room showcases a large commissioned art piece by Los Angeles local, America Martin, an interior willow tree that provides an oasis within the city.

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MMMMMVIP
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Pleasant gateway in downtown LA. Food was pretty good too.
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Le Petit ParisPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.3
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RaymondG
Las Vegas •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We got the 3 course dinner, everything was absolutely amazing the blend of flavors was something we’ve never experienced before! Highly recommend, we will definitely be coming back !
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71AbovePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.8
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BrianVIP
Los Angeles •53 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Great Caesar salad, perfectly cooked skirt steak, and fabulous tiramisu in a beautiful restaurant with lovely views of the Los Angeles Central library
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Drago CentroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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CollinVIP
New York City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Everything from the food to the service were great. It is as the name implies, open air. Therefore, be sure to wear something warm on a cold evening. For a first date, the noise levels were moderate enough to have a conversation, but you might have to lean in at times to hear your date. All said, I would go back. Tip: when you enter the hotel lobby, take a right to the elevators and go up to the second floor.
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OpenairePrice: Expensive• Californian• Koreatown
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4.4
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Jessie
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 16, 2025
Thank you for becoming a new special part of our life story, at the end of our dinner on Saturday February 15th, 2025, we got engaged! The whole team made the night very special for us. I will treasure our experience forever!
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The Lonely OysterPrice: Expensive• Oyster Bar• Silver Lake
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4.9