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A bamboo steamer tray containing soup dumplings on large porcelain spoons at Prince Dumpling.

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The 26 Best Chinese Restaurants in Los Angeles

Where to find the best regional Chinese food in town, including noodles, dumplings, and Cantonese specialties

By Kristie Hang November 19

An assortment of dishes at Deme in Downtown Los Angeles.

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The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Eating in LA
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The 17 Best Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles

Where to eat LA’s central business and cultural district

By Eater Staff November 7

A rendering of a sleek sports after party hangout inside LA’s Crypto.com Arena

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AM Intel

A Doritos-Themed Restaurant Opens Inside Downtown LA’s Crypto.com Arena

By Mona Holmes October 21

A lineup of colorful craft cocktails along a bar from Spring Street Bar.

LA Cocktail Veterans Inject New Life Into Downtown’s Longtime Spring Street Bar

By Mona Holmes October 8

A selection of dishes — rice, kebabs, curries, naan — on a tabletop at Biriyani Kabob House.

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Map

The 21 Best Indian and South Asian Restaurants in Los Angeles

By Virali_Dave and Eater Staff September 26

A woman with reddish pink hair is holding up a sign that says overworked and never paid outside the Broad in Los Angeles.

Former Otium Workers Still Haven’t Gotten Their Final Paychecks

By Rebecca Roland September 25

Lounge with a view of Downtown Los Angeles.

Get Lost in Downtown LA’s Sleek New Rooftop Bar From the Hilltop Coffee Crew

By Mona Holmes September 24

A collection of Japanese American dishes from Ducks in San Gabriel.

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City Guides

An Eater’s Guide to Los Angeles

An unofficial, highly opinionated LA dining guide

By Eater Staff September 12

Wines at Sauced in Downtown Los Angeles.

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AM Intel

One of Brooklyn’s Coolest Wine Bars Is Opening on a Downtown LA Rooftop

By Cathy Chaplin September 5

The dining room at Deme inside the Hotel Figueroa - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Downtown Los Angeles, California.

Bask in the Mediterranean Glory of Hotel Figueroa’s New Poolside Restaurant

By Mona Holmes August 12

Inside Otium, Timothy Hollingworth’s Crown Jewel on Bunker Hill

Landmark Downtown LA Restaurant Otium Will Close in September

By Matthew Kang August 9

The historic Pacific Dining Car’s exterior, showing a statue of a cow.

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AM Intel

One of LA’s Most Historic Steakhouses Was Badly Damaged by a Fire

By Matthew Kang August 7

Outdoor seating with a view of Los Angeles at Mother Tongue.

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The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Eating in LA
Map

16 Restaurants and Bars Serving Up Spectacular Views of LA

Head to these spots for standout vistas of mountains, beaches, and skyscrapers, along with solid food and drink

By Mona Holmes and Rebecca Roland August 2

Straight on photo of a burger from Thicc Burger.

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AM Intel

A Prominent Burger Spot Has Closed Inside the Original Farmer’s Market

By Matthew Kang July 30

A dimly lit speakeasy in Los Angeles with an illuminated bar.

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LA Restaurant Closings

The Varnish, LA’s Most Influential Cocktail Bar, Is Closing After 15 Incredible Years

Opened in 2009, the iconic Downtown speakeasy serves its last drinks right before the Fourth of July holiday weekend

By Matthew Kang June 20

A Tiki-themed bar with hanging lights, wooden barstools, bars, colorful murals, and tiki decor at Clifton’s Republic in Downtown Los Angeles.

Downtown LA’s Historic Clifton’s Republic to Reopen in June

By Mona Holmes May 9

Mother of Pearl’s Downtown Los Angeles patio with hanging lights, lounge seating, small tables, and a bar on the far end during dusk.

The Final Piece of the Massive Level 8 Puzzle Is an Al Fresco Seafood Stunner

By Mona Holmes May 7

An overhead shot of bowls of Filipino food, including chicken and noodles at Lasita.

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Map

Let These 12 Fabulous Restaurants Cater Your Big Fat LA Wedding

By Eater Staff April 11

A neon and hand-painted sign at Villa’s Tacos restaurant in Grand Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles.

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Eater Inside

A Highland Park-Born Taquero Debuts Villa’s Tacos in Grand Central Market

Victor Villa opened his second location in the historic market on March 24

By Mona Holmes April 2

A scenic view from a rooftop restaurant in Los Angeles.

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AM Intel

A Downtown LA Restaurant Is Now Charging a Fee to Cover Increased Security Costs

By Matthew Kang April 2

A group of musicians including legendary Tito Puente on stage at the Conga Room in Los Angeles.

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AM Intel

After 25 Years of Live Music, LA’s Historic Conga Room Closes Permanently

By Mona Holmes March 18

Hotel Figueroa in Downtown Los Angeles in 2021.

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AM Intel

The Restaurant Group Behind a Popular Downtown Hotel Closes Five Restaurants, Lays Off 100 Unionizing Employees

By Mona Holmes February 12

Quesadilla, burgers, calamari, and beer with a cocktail overhead.

The Biggest New Sports Bar in Downtown LA Opens on Super Bowl Sunday

By Matthew Kang February 8

Tray of Battambong’s smoked meats with sides on checked paper.

Feast on Cambodian Texas Barbecue and LA’s Best New Smash Burgers at Smorgasburg This Year

By Matthew Kang January 3

Workers gather in front of a coffee shop for a press conference.

Federal Regulators Want to Force Starbucks to Reopen Six Los Angeles Stores

By Matthew Kang December 15, 2023

A horizontal look at a sunny hotel dining room space with black chairs and tile.

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AM Intel

The Ace Hotel’s Closure in Early 2024 Marks the End of an Era for Downtown LA

By Matthew Kang December 13, 2023

Night lights and customers eating at Sari Sari Store inside Grand Central Market.

One of Grand Central Market’s Most Popular Stalls Abruptly Closes Overnight

By Matthew Kang December 12, 2023

Los Angeles Braces For Long Traffic Nightmare After Freeway Fire

How Downtown LA Restaurants Are Affected by the 10 Freeway Closure

By Mona Holmes November 17, 2023

Milkshakes, fried cheese curds, and a vanilla milkshake with potato chips at Rita’s Deluxe restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles.

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LA Restaurant Openings

A Fine Dining Chef’s Passion for Fast Food Fuels Downtown LA’s Newest Burger Spot

Find old-school vibes, fried cheese curds, and drippy burgers in the former Petit Peso space

By Mona Holmes November 13, 2023

Jaxson Hayes of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on November 1, 2023.

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Map

15 Solid Restaurants Near Crypto.com Arena for Concerts, Lakers, and Clippers Games

By Matthew Kang November 6, 2023

Moonlark’s Dinette is located on the ground floor of the Hoxton hotel in Downtown LA.

Downtown LA’s Newest Restaurant Delivers a Heavy Dose of Midwestern Charm

By Cathy Chaplin October 31, 2023

Spanish dishes like conservas, a chorizo-stuffed scotch egg, roasted squash, and more at Bar Moruno.

4 More Big Restaurant Closures Hit Los Angeles This Week

By Matthew Kang October 25, 2023

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