1. Bludso's Bar & Que
8.9
609 N LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · Mid-City West · 100 tips and reviews
BJ F.: Best bbq in LA hands down. Everything from the ribs and sliced brisket, to the sides and deserts. Hey folks, it's finga lickin GOOD.
Lorenzo Franklin: ribs are smoky delicious get the hot sauce. the greens and cornbread are a great combo as well
Kelly K: Being from the South I wasn't sure what to expect of "LA BBQ". Over the top impressed with the brisket! The ribs are fabulous & the sides are all amazing. Even the sweet tea was great!
4. Red O
7.9
8155 Melrose Ave (at Kilkea Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 69 tips and reviews
Brianna: This place does not disappoint! I recommend the beef short ribs sopes, tortilla soup, duck taquitos and chicken enchiladas.
Devran Mustafoglu: Beautiful restaurant with a lively atmosphere. Recommend the short rib sopes!
Courtney Clark: The short rib sopes are AMAZING!!!!!!!!
5. Slab BBQ
7.9
8136 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · Mid-City West · 7 tips and reviews
Connie Chiu: Melt in your mouth good! So buttery and fatty. Fav brisket in all of LA. Spare ribs and pastrami were amazing too. A little on the salty side. Make sure to get the frito pie. Mac and beans were meh.
Marc: Smoke Sheet: Famous brisket, along w/ two different iterations of pork ribs, pulled pork, chicken, + strong selection of sides. Recommend you go on Monday for the pastrami.
Lisa E: Delicious Texas 'cue with tasty sides & beverages, and a pitmaster who's easy on the eyes. But you better get their early. Like all legit barbecue places, when they're out, your SOL.
Liz Sackley: The braised short rib sandwich & the double b-lta are delicious!
Kristine Katona: LOVE: market salad, quiches, salted caramel bobka roll, tuna Niçoise salad, short rib sandwich and soy latte :))
Hiemann Lee: Short rib sandwich
Gail H: Babyback rib pork taco is a must order. Also the branzino is delish. Very accomodating to make the slaw w/o onions so you know its fresh! Jamon & queso also good but salty. Skip the tamale.
Andrea Tucker: Pork belly tacos, pork rib taco, lobster taco, and the shrimp taco. YUM
Monica Paoluzzi: Start with chips (fresh fried!) salsa and guacamole, then get tacos and fish (I tried both lobster and branzino and they were amazing!). If you prefer meat, ribs are really good too ;) Best mex ever!
10. The Belmont
7.9
747 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Waring), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 59 tips and reviews
Molly Bendell: Sit on the porch. Best for sharing appetizers (crab legs, ribs, calamari...). Gets a little rowdy and louder as the night progresses.
Tracy Bjelland: So sad they changed the menu and got rid of the best spare ribs ever and the delicious tuna tartare...:-(
Dory Benami: Just became the MAYOR and got a free burger. Life is good.
11. Spartina
8.2
7505 Melrose Ave (Gardner Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 16 tips and reviews
Leah Schwartz: Everything was delicious. Highlights: polenta, artichoke hearts, short rib bucatini, burrata ravioli, walnut tarte with maple ice cream.
Food Critic: Their pastas are the best!! I recommend it 9/10
AMW: Perfect patio for a leisurely lunch or brunch. Porchetta panino with melted grottone is dangerous good.
13. The Ivy
8.9
113 N Robertson Blvd (at Alden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 313 tips and reviews
Sayat Delice: I tried the ribs for the first time 👍 everyone goes with salads and nice dishes. Ribs are great 😉
Marlon Lawrence: Fried chicken, crab cakes and ribs are great.
Eugene Levy: Very cool, very hip, very delicious!
RTWgirl Arnette: Shishito peppers, baked crab hand roll , crispy rice with spicy tuna, beef short rib. A good standby for Japanese in Mid City
Brian /MIMI Jr.: Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna is a STONEWINNER!!! LOVE this place! Best sushi in LA!
J Crowley: Just order this. All of it. For 2 people. Yeah, we're fat piggies.
15. Barton G
8.0
861 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 107 tips and reviews
Nabil Bazzari: Nice decor and amazing food presentation. First time I had fun eating food. Lovely lobster, short rib, best mac & cheese, amazing deserts.
Firass: Food, dessert, everything.. One of the best spots in LA
Meme: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️