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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
Latin American/
Contemporary
12/20
 
2128 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
323-478-2644 | Menu
  
 Evidence of Eagle Rock's coming of age is this homey yet contemporary eatery with Mexican-inspired breakfasts, salads and sandwiches for lunch, and contemporary California fare for dinner. Read GAYOT's Camilo's Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean/
California/
Contemporary
14/20
 
3219 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323-666-7133 | Menu
  
 This Atwater Village eatery offers California and Mediterranean specialties like pissaladière, herb-roasted leg of lamb and boeuf bourguignon. Read GAYOT's Canele Restaurant Review

 
 
Korean/
Fusion/
Contemporary
Quick Bite
 
3300 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-287-0337 | Menu
  
 This rock ‘n’ roll corner joint serves the sort of Korean fusion cooking made famous by chef Roy Choi’s Kogi food truck. Read GAYOT's Chego Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Contemporary
13/20
 
617 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-488-9488 | Menu
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 Modern Italian cuisine served in one of the most dramatic dining environments in town. Read GAYOT's Cicada Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean/
Contemporary
No Rating
 
3626 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
323-666-6116 | Menu
  
 Cliff's Edge appeals with its Mediterranean food and woodsy patio. Read GAYOT's Cliff's Edge Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary14/20
 
10100 Constellation Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-279-4180 | Menu
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 An outpost of Tom Colicchio's Manhattan original in Century City. Read GAYOT's Craft Los Angeles Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Small Plates
14/20
 
10100 Constellation Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-279-4180
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 A very fun and affordable small-plates cuisine in one of Los Angeles’ most elegant restaurants. Read GAYOT's Craftbar Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary15/20
 
7458 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-634-0700 | Menu
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 We like Mark Gold’s evolution of Eva from a bistro style to a more elaborate dining experience. Read GAYOT's Eva Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Small Plates
14/20
 
7213 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323-850-5350 | Menu
  
 Falcon represents a pleasant blend of scene and cuisine, offering contemporary fare in a stylishly interpreted Rat Pack-era setting. Read GAYOT's Falcon Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
California/
Mediterranean
Quick Bite
 
3823 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
323-663-6885 | Menu
  
 One of Silver Lake’s hottest dining scenes offers seasonal fare by a soulful chef. Read GAYOT's Forage Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Contemporary
13/20
 
7465 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323-651-0915 | Menu
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 Chef-owner Eric Greenspan casts new molds at his Melrose restaurant. Read GAYOT's The Foundry on Melrose Restaurant Review

 
 
Eclectic/
Contemporary
12/20
 
Beverly Center
121 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-855-1122 | Menu
  
 This glitzy, marble-clad restaurant is a more upscale version of The Cheesecake Factory, and offers an array of eclectic dishes. Read GAYOT's Grand Lux Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary15/20
 
6703 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-935-2977 | Menu
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 Husband and wife Quinn and Karen Hatfield offer an elevated, market-driven dining experience. Read GAYOT's Hatfield's Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Contemporary/
Sushi
13/20
 
8385 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-653-0470 | Menu
  
 Chef Hiroji's cuisine is full of surprises---unique specials of the day plus tempura, udon and sushi. Read GAYOT's Hirozen Restaurant Review

 
 
Sushi/
Japanese/
Contemporary
13/20
 
3179 Los Feliz Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323-661-5555 | Menu
  
 Handsomely styled sushi bar with an extensive contemporary menu. Read GAYOT's KumaSushi Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
California/
Contemporary
14/20
 
5750 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-464-4277 | Menu
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 Housed in a classic Craftsman cottage, this homey restaurant serves a sophisticated brand of comfort cuisine. Read GAYOT's Larchmont Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Contemporary
No Rating
 
12081 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-479-3400 | Menu
  
 Seasonal contemporary American cooking from the sib of Literati Café. Read GAYOT's Literati Bar & Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Breakfast
13/20
 
3536 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
323-662-4862 | Menu
  
 Charming breakfast and lunch spot with tables spilling onto the Sunset Boulevard sidewalk. Read GAYOT's Madame Matisse Restaurant Review

 
 
Korean/
Barbecue/
Contemporary
14/20
 
MaDang Courtyard
621 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
213-384-2244 | Menu
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 The flashiest interior in Koreatown is the setting for snappy service, expertly prepared barbecue dishes and some fun culinary surprises. Read GAYOT's MaDang 621 Restaurant Review

 
 
Peruvian/
Contemporary
No Rating
 
514 W. 7th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-622-3744
  
 OPENING MAY 30, 2012 --- Chef Ricardo Zarate reinvents his Peruvian restaurant Mo-Chica in a new space. Read GAYOT's Mo-Chica Restaurant Review

 
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