2. STK LA
755 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Waring Ave), Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · Beverly Hills · 68 tips and reviews
Wijdan Omar: So glad I stopped here while traveling. By far the best steakhouse I've ever been to. Great atmosphere and extraordinary food and service. Totally recommended👍
Bravo: One of my favorite places. -Jacqueline Laurita, Real Housewives of NJ
Epicurious: This place is as trendy as LA gets, with its chic interior and paparazzi outside at all times to spot a young Hollywood starlet. Try the delectable Parmesan truffle fries with your bone-in ribeye.
3. The Bazaar by José Andrés
465 S LA Cienega Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mid-City West · 255 tips and reviews
James C: Amazing experience try the guacamole tapas and modern olives. Be risky it's worth it.
Showtime Network: Liquid nitrogen Caipirinha! Love the decor at SLS. very interesting dining experience. Love the Philly cheese steak. It's like an delicious explosion in your mouth. -Francine, The Real L Word
Bloomingdale's: A slam-fest for just about all the senses, from the surreal décor by Philippe Starck to the equally surreal, small-plate sensations by a molecular gastronomy master. Don’t ask – just eat.
4. Koi Restaurant
8.8
730 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Waring Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 89 tips and reviews
Layla Yasharal: Tuna crispy rice, albacore with crispy onion, yellowtail with infused jalapeño
Kelly Clarkson: The crab hand roll is to die for!
Sarah AlTamimi: All time fav,, just order anything u will love it
8. The Village Idiot
7.8
7383 Melrose Ave (at Martel Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Mid-City West · 131 tips and reviews
Flo: Nice atmosphere and kind waiters. Food is great - beer choices are awesome!
Dina Sakr: I could spend all day at this place - great location and great food.
AskMen: Locals flock here to share a few pints with their mates & dine on classic pub fare, from fish’n’chips to mussels. The nights are packed, making for a lively atmosphere. So grab a barstool & have fun. Read more.
9. Kibitz Room
7.9
410 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · Mid-City West · 18 tips and reviews
Los Angeles Times: Open from 10 a.m. every day, the Kibitz Room is a great place for a morning brew and a big bowl of matzo ball soup (ask for two spoons to make the meal romantic and cheap). Read more.
Where Los Angeles Magazine: 80-year-old Canter’s Deli, the Kibitz Room—the divey-est, strangest little club and bar in town. It has a history with rock ‘n’ roll royalty: The Doors & Frank Zappa kibbitzed and jammed here. Read more.
Hesh Meister: Tuesday night jams with the FOCKRs. You might even catch me sitting in on the Hammond organ from time to time.
10. Jar Restaurant
7.7
8225 Beverly Blvd (at Harper Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · Mid-City West · 50 tips and reviews
Los Angeles: Get the prime-grade ribeye with melted herb butter & sided with grilled onion - grilled with charred edges & a medium sear. For sides kimchi stir-fried with brussels sprouts or slightly crisped fries.
LA Weekly: Come to sample Jar and others at this years Gold Standard on 3/6/11! http://bit.ly/iaPthT Read more.
Los Angeles Times: Specialties include pot roast, Kansas City steaks and an iceberg wedge salad frosted with blue cheese. Don’t forget to try the chicken with kaffir lime leaf, either. Read more.
13. Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
7.7
189 The Grove Dr (Farmers Market Pl & South Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · Mid-City West · 70 tips and reviews
Jaime Suria: Everything here is so good!! Be sure to get the garlic rolls!!
Christian Jones: The mac & cheese... Put, it, in, your, mouth! Only then will your life be complete
Elisa Lopez: Happy Hour from 3-7pm. Get some sliders and raspberry rum lemonade!
14. Rosewood Tavern
448 N Fairfax Ave (Rosewood Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Pub · Mid-City West · 45 tips and reviews
John Pryor: great selection of beers from around the world. Very sound scottish barman and good pub grub (especially the steaks)
David Hosmer: From this day forth, as mayor of Rosewood Tavern, I decree that all patrons of the bar area shall raise a toast & cheer "ladder drink" when an employee climbs the ladder to ensure favorable standing.
LA Weekly: "Be smart. Explore [the] beer list, which features approximately two dozen craft brews. Dig into its impressive roster of whiskey & Scotch, replete with unpronounceable distilleries." - Elina Shatkin