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1. Girl & the Goat L.A.
4.7
Exceptional(4892)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 89 times today
As always the food is great! Ambiance is wonderful.
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2. Engine Co. No. 28
3.8
Excellent(1542)
$$$$
• American • Downtown
This restaurant was fantastic!!! The food was so good. I was a little hesitant because I had read some reviews that the food wasn’t good. I don’t know where they ate but the food couldn’t have been better and we know good from bad. DO NOT hesitate to eat here! The food, staff, and atmosphere were great. Prices were very reasonable for the area. Wish I lived near the restaurant because I would go there often.
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3. Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse - Los Angeles
4.6
Exceptional(3305)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 23 times today
This was my first time here and it is fantastic. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. I am a vegetarian and there were plenty of things for me to choose from. The liquid chocolate cake was absolutely to die for!! My friend said the dry aged ribeye was the best steak they've ever had. Every person we interacted with was friendly, helpful and warm. Highly recommend in every way!
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4. Poppy + Rose
4.4
Awesome(749)
$$$$
• American • Flower District
Booked 16 times today
What a great way to start our day! The service was amazing, the food was delicious, and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. We loved the great playlist and overall atmosphere. My son even declared it the best fried chicken he’s ever had, which says it all! We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be back!
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5. Dunsmoor
4.8
Exceptional(1672)
$$$$
• American • Glassell Park
Booked 44 times today
The best restaurant in La. Every dish was incredible and the service is always superb. Cannot recommend enough. It not only lives up to the hype, it surpasses it!
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6. Moonlark's Dinette
4.1
Excellent(63)
$$$$
• American • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Excellent food in a well-designed space with truly incredible service. Loved it!
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7. Home Restaurant - Los Feliz
4.7
Exceptional(1800)
$$$$
• American • Los Feliz
The restaurant was fantastic! The food was great and so was the service!! love this restaurant so much!! Will be back!
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8. Loreto
4.6
Exceptional(687)
$$$$
• Mexican • Atwater Village
Booked 26 times today
The food and the service were excellent we at a very good evening
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9. Firstborn
4.7
Exceptional(128)
$$$$
• Chinese • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
An amazing meal in this cool little restaurant. Libations are fabul Great value with the prix fix menu. Each of the 4 courses had three(3) choices. We opted to select our own instead of taking one of each to sample all 12 dishes. Some of the group couldn’t/didn’t want to partake in one or two items. Which was fine. We also added sides of bread (sourdough covered in sesame seed) with Classic butter(which was fermented slightly which added a different profile than straight butter). The fried chicken was an add in too. If you like fried chicken get this as well. Super crunchy coating. Quick dipped in a savory sweet tart glaze. Really yummy. Side of pickled daikon & cucumber reminiscent of a Tokyo zuke Japanese style pickle was a nice contrast. Every course offered was SOOO DELICIOUS! Kampachi crudo has an all white zen presentation. Lightly sauced. Could’ve had a bit more of the grated horseradish topper though. Duck sausage 2nd was different than expected. More of a terrine sliced than a sausage round shape. The taste didn’t disappoint though. Demi glaze & grape gastrique provided balance. My fav of the proteins was the short rib. Tender melt in your mouth. If you like braised beef, this one’s for you. My buddy is a dessert lover. Getting all three(?) desserts was perfect. Baked maple custard topped with a lace cookie, persimmon jam on the side. Sabayon with butter mochi was heavenly, soft cookie topped with a whipped something. Crispy popped rice a nice and different crunch. They’ve added Yelp Best New Restaurant 2026 to their accolades. So hurry on down while you can still get a reservation in a reasonable timeline. Originally made reservations from an Eater LA article. So happy we came! Since menu items appear seasonally based, the next visit will be entirely different. Parking available just north of the place. Look for the parking next to the pizza place $5. Small so weekends may be a no go. Oh yeah, Phoenix Bakery is across the street but closes at 4pm 😫.
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10. Hill Street Bar & Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(163)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Good food, excellent service, decent price. Overall a perfect lunch spot.

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  • Ethel
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    As always the food is great! Ambiance is wonderful.
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    Girl & the Goat L.A.$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown
    •
    4.7
  • Carol
    Los Angeles •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    This was my first time here and it is fantastic. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. I am a vegetarian and there were plenty of things for me to choose from. The liquid chocolate cake was absolutely to die for!! My friend said the dry aged ribeye was the best steak they've ever had. Every person we interacted with was friendly, helpful and warm. Highly recommend in every way!
    More info
    Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse - Los Angeles$$$$• Steakhouse• Downtown
    •
    4.6
  • Cynthia
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 21, 2026
    This restaurant was fantastic!!! The food was so good. I was a little hesitant because I had read some reviews that the food wasn’t good. I don’t know where they ate but the food couldn’t have been better and we know good from bad. DO NOT hesitate to eat here! The food, staff, and atmosphere were great. Prices were very reasonable for the area. Wish I lived near the restaurant because I would go there often.
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    Engine Co. No. 28$$$$• American• Downtown
    •
    3.8
  • Nathan LukeGold
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 17, 2026
    Excellent food in a well-designed space with truly incredible service. Loved it!
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    Moonlark's Dinette$$$$• American• Downtown
    •
    4.1
  • JovelynGold
    San Diego •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 12, 2026
    What a great way to start our day! The service was amazing, the food was delicious, and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. We loved the great playlist and overall atmosphere. My son even declared it the best fried chicken he’s ever had, which says it all! We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be back!
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    Poppy + Rose$$$$• American• Flower District
    •
    4.4

Discover best comfort food restaurants in Downtown

Downtown, Downtown / South, and East LA in Los Angeles present a diverse and vibrant dining scene, offering a rich array of comfort food options that cater to various tastes and preferences. Renowned for their creative reinterpretation of classic American and international dishes, these restaurants provide a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for food enthusiasts seeking both nostalgia and innovation in their meals. From expertly prepared steaks and handmade cocktails to innovative global flavors and hearty Italian American cuisine, the culinary offerings in this area are both comforting and satisfying. Patrons consistently praise these dining spots for their flavorful food, attentive service, and cozy ambiances, making them ideal for both casual outings and special occasions. Each restaurant in this locale strives to deliver an experience that combines great food with a memorable atmosphere, ensuring a delightful culinary journey through comfort food classics and beyond. Whether you're a local or a visitor, the comfort food scene in this part of Los Angeles promises to offer an enjoyable and fulfilling dining experience.

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