To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA

To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA

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Created by Miki Reynolds • Updated On: June 2, 2015
Tacos El Gallito is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

1. Tacos El Gallito

917 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · South Park · 5 tips and reviews
NoLA's is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

2. NoLA's

734 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Arts District · 25 tips and reviews

Neal P.Neal Prosansky: The fried chicken is fuckin' delicious! seriously, it deserved the obscenity. And they have sweet potato fries? You'll be back.

Engine Co. No. 28 is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

3. Engine Co. No. 28

6.8
644 S Figueroa St (btwn Wilshire Blvd & 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Financial District · 34 tips and reviews
Oiwake is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

4. Oiwake

122 Japanese Village Plaza Mall (at E 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 14 tips and reviews

HC J.HC Jensen: Check out the buffet, just $8.50 for lunch and $10 for dinner!

Spice Table is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

5. Spice Table

114 S Central Ave (at E 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 59 tips and reviews
Starry Kitchen is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

6. Starry Kitchen

350 S Grand Ave (at California Plaza), Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Financial District · 34 tips and reviews
Mac & Cheeza is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

7. Mac & Cheeza

223 W 8th St (btwn Broadway & Spring), Los Angeles, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · 22 tips and reviews
Artisan House is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

8. Artisan House

600 S Main St (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Gallery Row · 61 tips and reviews
Public School 213 is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

9. Public School 213

612 S. Flower St. (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Financial District · 71 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason Carlin: Only suckers get the beef burger. Go with the lamb and a Tripel Karmaleit.

Little Bear L.A. Restaurant is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

10. Little Bear L.A. Restaurant

8.0
1855 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Arts District · 50 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Shearin: Incredible beer list, maybe the best Belgian list in LA, well thought out spirits too!

Bäco Mercat is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

11. Bäco Mercat

408 S Main St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Los Angeles · 146 tips and reviews
Perch is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

12. Perch

8.9
448 S Hill St (13th Floor), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 240 tips and reviews
Seven Grand is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

13. Seven Grand

8.5
515 W 7th St (btwn Olive & Grand Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 176 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Seven Grand offers 271 distinct varieties of whiskey, plenty of cold beers on tap and a staff of veteran bartenders. The oak, cabin-like interior essentially screams “guys’ night out.”

Pizzanista is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

14. Pizzanista

8.0
2019 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Arts District · 70 tips and reviews

Kelly B.Kelly Bone: A truly impressive crust for a NYC style pizza in LA... not surprising considering Steve Samson (of Sotto) developed the recipes!

Mignon Wine & Cheese Bar is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

15. Mignon Wine & Cheese Bar

8.1
128 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Fashion District · 19 tips and reviews

DTELS LADTELS LA: $5 food and drink specials during happy hour 5-7pm daily and 5-close on Sundays. A steal for the quality wine and french food offered!

Angel City Brewery is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

16. Angel City Brewery

9.1
216 S Alameda St (at E 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · Arts District · 142 tips and reviews
Far Bar is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

17. Far Bar

8.4
347 E 1st St (at Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Little Tokyo · 87 tips and reviews
Redwood Bar & Grill is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

18. Redwood Bar & Grill

7.2
316 W 2nd St (at S Hill St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · 45 tips and reviews
The Edison is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

19. The Edison

7.6
108 W 2nd St Apt 101 (at Harlem Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Gallery Row · 185 tips and reviews
Library Bar is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

20. Library Bar

7.7
630 W 6th St (at Hope St), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 69 tips and reviews
Pattern Bar is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

21. Pattern Bar

8.1
100 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA
Bar · 38 tips and reviews
King Eddy Saloon is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

22. King Eddy Saloon

6.9
131 E 5th St (at Los Angeles St), Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · Downtown Los Angeles · 21 tips and reviews
The Falls is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

23. The Falls

7.3
626 S Spring St Ste A, Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · 47 tips and reviews

DTELS LADTELS LA: Enjoy their cocktails for just $6 during happy hour on weeknights or all night on Sundays!

Blue Cow Kitchen & Bar is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

24. Blue Cow Kitchen & Bar

350 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Financial District · 59 tips and reviews
Izakaya & Bar Fu-ga is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

25. Izakaya & Bar Fu-ga

7.6
111 S San Pedro St (at 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 52 tips and reviews
JNJ Burger Shack is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

26. JNJ Burger Shack

5754 W Adams Blvd (Spaulding Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · West Adams · 12 tips and reviews

Mike F.Mike Fabio: Pork ribs are absolutely incredible. Gigantic and perfectly cooked, a rare combination in BBQ.They also have a goliath called the 4-Finger Burger. Ask about it.

Industriel Restaurant is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

27. Industriel Restaurant

609 S Grand Ave (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Financial District · 49 tips and reviews
El Paseo Inn is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

28. El Paseo Inn

7.3
c/o Daniela Avalos 845 N. Alameda Street (Alameda), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Chinatown · 37 tips and reviews

killanancekillanance: the margaritas here are the ish!

The Bona Vista Lounge is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

29. The Bona Vista Lounge

6.4
404 S Figueroa St (In Westin Bonaventure Hotel), Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · Financial District · 18 tips and reviews
LASH is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

30. LASH

6.2
117 Winston St Ste 104 (S Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Los Angeles · 18 tips and reviews
Maccheroni Republic is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

31. Maccheroni Republic

8.1
332 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews
Ham & Eggs Tavern is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

32. Ham & Eggs Tavern

7.4
433 W 8th St (Olive St.), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Jewelry District · 10 tips and reviews
The Black Sheep Gastropub is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

33. The Black Sheep Gastropub

7.2
126 6th St (at Los Angeles St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Fashion District · 27 tips and reviews
Bestia is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

34. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 248 tips and reviews
Ooga Booga is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

35. Ooga Booga

943 N Broadway Ste 203 (btwn Bernard & College St), Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews
Toshi Sushi is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

36. Toshi Sushi

359 E 1st St (Central Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 13 tips and reviews

Julian F.Julian Fang: Chirashi special is a steal: $20.

Toshi Sushi is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

37. Toshi Sushi

359 E 1st St (Central Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 13 tips and reviews

Julian F.Julian Fang: $44 Omakase might be the best bang for your buck in the area.

Ebanos Crossing is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

38. Ebanos Crossing

200 S Hill St (at W 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · 12 tips and reviews
Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

39. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.0
806 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Los Angeles · 89 tips and reviews
G&B Coffee is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

40. G&B Coffee

8.3
324 S Hill St #C19 (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · 112 tips and reviews

Chad L.Chad Lauterbach: The new macadamia milk is delicious! Never was a big fan of their homemade almond milk.

Corkbar is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

41. Corkbar

403 W 12th St (at Grand Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · South Park · 44 tips and reviews
The Daily Dose is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

42. The Daily Dose

1820 Industrial St (btwn Mill & Mateo St), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Arts District · 46 tips and reviews
Bread Lounge is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

43. Bread Lounge

9.0
700 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · Downtown Los Angeles · 56 tips and reviews
One Eyed Gypsy is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

44. One Eyed Gypsy

901 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Arts District · 38 tips and reviews
Pour Haus Wine Bar is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

45. Pour Haus Wine Bar

1850 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Arts District · 17 tips and reviews
Bar Amá is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

46. Bar Amá

8.7
118 W 4th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Gallery Row · 109 tips and reviews
Horse Thief is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

47. Horse Thief

324 S Hill St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · 42 tips and reviews
Alma is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

48. Alma

952 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Fashion District · 31 tips and reviews
Hama Sushi is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

49. Hama Sushi

8.4
347 E 2nd St (btwn Central Ave & San Pedro St), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 58 tips and reviews
Sushi Gen is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

50. Sushi Gen

8.8
422 E 2nd St (btw Central & Alameda St.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 106 tips and reviews
Chego! is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

51. Chego!

727 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown · 92 tips and reviews
Guerrilla Tacos is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

52. Guerrilla Tacos

826 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · Arts District · 35 tips and reviews
Guisados is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

53. Guisados

8.9
2100 E Cesar E Chavez Ave (at N St Louis St), Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · Boyle Heights · 107 tips and reviews
Peking Tavern is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

54. Peking Tavern

7.3
806 S Spring St (8th Street), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Gallery Row · 27 tips and reviews
Yojie Japanese Fondue is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

55. Yojie Japanese Fondue

501 W Olympic Blvd (at Grand Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · South Park · 33 tips and reviews
Michael J’s Pizzeria & Bar is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

56. Michael J’s Pizzeria & Bar

7.1
643 N Spring St (corner of Cesar E Chavez), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 9 tips and reviews
Yxta Cocina Mexicana is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

57. Yxta Cocina Mexicana

8.0
601 S Central Ave (at E 6th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 29 tips and reviews
Marugame Monzo is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

58. Marugame Monzo

8.7
329 E 1st St (btwn San Pedro & Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Udon Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 111 tips and reviews
The Must is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

59. The Must

117 Winston St, Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Downtown Los Angeles · 24 tips and reviews
Q Sushi is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

60. Q Sushi

7.2
521 W 7th St (btwn Grand & Olive St), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Financial District · 8 tips and reviews

M.G. S.M.G. Siegler: Some of the best sushi I've ever had. Definitely the best outside of Japan.

The Stocking Frame is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

61. The Stocking Frame

8.2
911 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · South Park · 43 tips and reviews
EightyTwo is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

62. EightyTwo

8.8
707 E 4th Pl (at Alameda St), Los Angeles, CA
Arcade · Arts District · 104 tips and reviews
Hero Shop is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

63. Hero Shop

7.5
130 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Fashion District · 15 tips and reviews
Sticky Rice is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

64. Sticky Rice

8.0
317 S Broadway # C-4-5, Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Olio Wood Fire Pizzeria is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

65. Olio Wood Fire Pizzeria

7.6
317 S. Broadway, Stall B6-B7 (Btwn W 3rd St & W 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · 11 tips and reviews
Oleego is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

66. Oleego

7.7
735 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · Financial District · 11 tips and reviews
Wolf & Crane Bar is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

67. Wolf & Crane Bar

8.8
366 E 2nd St (Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Little Tokyo · 35 tips and reviews

Andrew K.Andrew Ko: Namesake drink? Oh.. The "Wolf and Crane".. shot of Johnnie Red and a Sapporo

Wendell is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

68. Wendell

656 S Main St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Fashion District · 15 tips and reviews
Kitchen Faire is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

69. Kitchen Faire

6.8
512 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 5 tips and reviews
Barista Society Coffee Boutique is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

70. Barista Society Coffee Boutique

633 West 5th Street 2nd Level (at US Bank Tower), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 15 tips and reviews
Grand Central Market is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

71. Grand Central Market

9.1
317 S Broadway (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Market · Downtown Los Angeles · 337 tips and reviews
Eggslut is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

72. Eggslut

8.1
317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · 226 tips and reviews
Upstairs Rooftop Lounge at Ace Hotel is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

73. Upstairs Rooftop Lounge at Ace Hotel

8.2
933 S Broadway (at 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Roof Deck · South Park · 81 tips and reviews
Tom's Watch Bar is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

74. Tom's Watch Bar

7.0
1011 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Sports Bar · South Park · 61 tips and reviews
Pellicola Pizzeria is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

75. Pellicola Pizzeria

421 8th St (btwn Olive & Hill), Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · South Park · 24 tips and reviews
Wexler's Deli is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

76. Wexler's Deli

8.3
317 S Broadway (at 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · 40 tips and reviews
La Golondrina is one of To Live and Thrive in (DT)LA.

77. La Golondrina

6.7
W-17 Olvera St (at E Cesar E Chavez Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Chinatown · 44 tips and reviews