1. Tres by José Andrés
465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Mid-City West · 24 tips and reviews
Jaime T G: Great sandwiches. Fantastic Gin tonics with Gin Mare
Pocket Sun: European style brunch table is the best! $42 per person but it's worth it. Great salmon, oysters, shrimps, caviar and prime rib. Pastries are not as good as I thought though.
gina mom: Brunch buffet here is pretty amazing. Beautiful set up all around, exquisite meats like prime rib & exotic touches like caviar & that gazpacho- totes recommended! Esp if you get a private dining room.
2. 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
Sara: Gin & tonic is strong, has edible flowers and a huge spherical ice cube. Delish! And check out anything that says spherification, I promise you've never had anything like it.
Liz Lynch: Delicious "deconstructed" gin and tonic. Lots of fun
Tessa Spycher: It's definitely an experience. Love everything: croquettes, Philly cheese steaks, uni buns, pork cheeks, olives, etc.
4. Carmela Ice Cream
7920 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mid-City West · 48 tips and reviews
Henry Thach: Their cucumber sorbet is excellent with Hendrick's Gin and tonic. Take a pint home and *presto* you are a fancy mixologist!
Lau U: This is a really good spot for an ice cream. I try the matcha tea and the dark chocolate. The attention is awesome and the place is nice. Actually they have tables inside just ask.
Sharmagne John-Sylbert: All ice cream & sorbet made on site with organic fruits, herbs, spices & flowers. The staff is friendly, happy, and helpful. Except for the plastic spoons they are eco-friendly as well.
6. 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.
8. SLS Hotel
8.5
465 S La Cienega Blvd (at Clifton Way), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Mid-City West · 163 tips and reviews
Curbed: Still one of the most happening in the city, the rather pricey, exclusive Bar Centro is known for their custom gin & tonics, cotton candy mojitos, and other creative sippers. Read more.
مساعد: Hotel are great. Friendly staff. Great location. It takes you back in time luxury & elegant. not like new hotels modern style. Big thanks for the director till the door man 🌹
MTV: Go and see why this place is classy, trendy, and has great service. - Ronnie, Jersey Shore
9. Mixology 101
6333 W 3rd St Ste O20P20, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mid-City West · 34 tips and reviews
Bruce Duncan: Great outdoor atmosphere, and a great menu. Try the "Cali Burger"
LA Weekly: Host to mixology classes, the lounge claims to make the best drinks you've ever tasted. Try a Casa Mia or a Breakfast Martini, & don't be afraid to ask questions! Try the lobster & crab cakes too! Read more.
Alex Munse: Don't come here with Caroline O. She'll spend the whole time on her phone, talking about the House Martini with No. 3 gin!
11. El Coyote
8.0
7312 Beverly Blvd (btw Fuller & Poinsettia), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 121 tips and reviews
Martini Mike: Combo plates! And always a green corn tamale. Waitresses are so sweet. Pretty good service for a busy Friday!
HISTORY: Sharon Tate, eight months pregnant, and a group of friends came here for a quick meal at 10 p.m. on Aug. 8, 1969. It would be her final meal. She would later be murdered by followers of Charles Manson
Michaela Silinger: The famous Sharon Tate booth...