1. Far Bar
8.5
347 E 1st St (at Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Little Tokyo · 87 tips and reviews
Taste Terminal: Italian Samurai Burger is an Angus beef patty with prosciutto, parmesan crisp, tempura onion rings, spicy tamarind aioli, lettuce and tomato, held together by brioche buns. Pairs well with craft brew. Read more.
Arnie Panameño: $5 for 3 delicious Teriyaki sliders 👌
Los Angeles: Take public transportation (bus or rail) and you'll score 10% off your bill at this spot with a massive whiskey selection, Asian-influenced cocktails, an extensive sake list, and 40 beer taps.
3. The Roof Garden
8.6
9882 Santa Monica Blvd (in The Peninsula Beverly Hills), Beverly Hills, CA
Roof Deck · 14 tips and reviews
Eric Wheat: Rooftop of The Peninsula, relax, eat, drink, take a dip in the pool; our simply enjoy the views!
GourmetLive: Food blogger A.V. of Sex and the 405 recommends The Roof Garden. “A setting that’s a perfect escape from the buzz of L.A. Enjoy dishes such as dungeness crab salad with grilled watermelon.”
David S: Doesn't get any better. Enjoy
4. Tower Bar
8.9
8358 W Sunset Blvd (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · 19 tips and reviews
Lamarr B.: One of my favorite LA bars. Great cocktails and ambiance.
Bravo: At the Tower Bar, you’ll see every A-lister in this Hollywood Regency palace. This quality restaurant is the best for brekky! -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
Gabriella Nourafchan: Brussel sprouts.
5. Blue Whale Bar
8.5
123 Astronaut (btwn 1st & 2nd), Los Angeles, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Little Tokyo · 15 tips and reviews
Janet Nami McIntyre: Great acoustics, solid music, down-to-earth vibe, only $10 cover. Can't beat that for live jazz in LA!
Jared Northrop: Hear a musical conversation that is jazz, sip a Japanese single-malt, and lose yourself in a cerebral experience that leaves you yearning for more...
Arnie Panameño: Get the night going with some Tokyo Tea.
sam dm: THE spicy dog is great with the coleslaw, onions and relish! Try the yummy chipotle mayo with sweet potato fries. And whatever you eat, DO NOT SKIP THE FUDGE!
Starry Kitchen: Garlic Aioli on ANYTHING FTW! Holy shit it's so garlicky GOOD!!
Daniel Bliley: Make your own "Dandy Dan Slaw Dog": The Green monster dog with spicy chicken sausage, habanero pickled onions, jalapenos, cheddar, and pico de Gallo, wrapped in a tortilla.
11. Niko's Pizzeria
8.4
399, West 6th Street (S Mesa St.), San Pedro, CA
Pizzeria · 27 tips and reviews
Annelisa Stephan: The veggie sandwich is awesome. Love the garlicky fries and garlicky ranch dressing.
Jessica G.: Love "The Mechanic" pizza! Good beer selection for a San Pedro joint. Not a fan of chicken parm sandwich, but everything else seems yummy.
Kurt Miller: I love this restaurant! Terrific atmosphere, plus the pizza is the best I've had in quite some time! I had the small (six serving) pizza, and it was baked to perfection with LOTS of fresh toppings!
15. Moreton Fig
7.7
3607 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · South LA · 6 tips and reviews
University of Southern California: #bookfest tip: Conveniently located in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center, this is a stylish restaurant with an open-kitchen, full bar and lovely outdoor patio, great to take a break at.
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Rami Ismail: For what a Dutch person assumes an on-campus meal to be, this far exceeded expectations.