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BONAVENTURE BREWING CO.
404 S. Figueroa Street, #418A
Tel 213.236.0802
American/Brewery
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Mon-Fri 11am-1am, Sat & Sun 5pm-1am. Mahogany wood, cozy booths and French doors that open to an outdoor Beer Garden. Dine under the stars surrounded by city lights. Fresh seafood, grilled steaks, savory pastas. Handcrafted ales and a full bar.
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BORDER GRILL
445 S. Figueroa Street
Tel 213.486.5171
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Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm, Dinner Sun-Tue 5pm-9pm, Wed-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Thur 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm, Fri-Sat after 9pm, Sunday 4pm-9pm. Enjoy upscale, modern Mexican food in a vibrant setting at Border Grill, the hip, urban cantina from Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Food Network's "Too Hot Tamales". Presenting the bold foods and flavors of Mexico, Border Grill has established a new standard for gourmet Mexican fare.
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CAFE PINOT
700 W. 5th Street
(5th and Flower Streets)
Tel 213.239.6500
Contemporary Californian
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Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Midday Menu Mon-Fri 2:30pm-5pm, Dinner Mon-Tue 5pm-9pm, Wed-Thur 5pm-9:30pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 4:30pm-9pm. Valet and self parking. Cafe Pinot is rated one of L.A.'s best for outdoor dining. Located adjacent to the Los Angeles Central Library on the grounds of the elegant Maguire Gardens, Cafe Pinot offers contemporary Californian cuisine in a beautiful, relaxing setting.
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
330 S. Hope Street
(Wells Fargo Center)
Tel 213.626.2616
Additional location downtown: 7+ Fig, 735 S. Figueroa Street, 213.228.8500
Pizzas, Pastas, Salads, Desserts
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Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat & Sun noon-9pm. Three hours free validated parking after 4pm. Call for reservations. California Pizza Kitchen is the birthplace of the BBQ Chicken Pizza and features a variety of hearth-baked pizzas topped with unique and unexpected combinations like Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Carne Asada. Also serving creative pastas, salads and delicious desserts. Take out and delivery available.
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CARDINI RISTORANTE at the Wilshire Grand Hotel
930 Wilshire Boulevard
(7th and Figueroa Streets)
Tel 213.896.3822
Italian/Mediterranean
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Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Dinner nightly 5:30pm-10:00pm. Complimentary 3-hour valet parking. Intimate interior setting as well as outdoor poolside patio dining. Mediterranean Italian menu featuring pasta, chicken, seafood, veal and beef selections. Signature soufflés and other scrumptious desserts. Extensive wine selection and full bar.
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CHECKERS DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT at the Hilton Checkers Hotel
535 S. Grand Avenue
(between 5th and 6th Streets)
Tel 213.891.0519 or 213.624.0000
Contemporary California Cuisine
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Breakfast Mon-Fri 6:30am-10:30am, Sat & Sun 8am-11am, Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-1:30pm, Brunch Sat & Sun 11am-1:30pm, Dinner Tue-Sat 5:30pm-9pm. Valet parking with validation (lunch $3.50; dinner $5.50). Under the direction of Executive Chef Tony Hodges, Checkers Downtown has won accolades for its fine cuisine and unparalleled service. Zagat Survey calls it "a touch of cool elegance" and it is recognized as one of the top ten restaurants in L.A. by Gourmet Magazine. Be sure to check out the cozy patio while sipping what Downtown News readers have voted the "Best Martini."
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CONCERT HALL CAFÉ
151 S. Grand Avenue
Tel 213.972.3550
Specialty Marketplace Café
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Open daily, 11:30am-2:30pm, performance days, 5pm - intermission. With its sweeping cathedral ceiling and open, inviting interior, the café is situated in one of the most architecturally impressive locations within the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The contemporary marketplace café features delicious specialty foods including sandwiches, salads, soups and a daily menu of hot entrées for a quick yet elegant bite to eat.
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ENGINE CO. NO. 28
644 S. Figueroa Street
(between 7th Street and Wilshire Boulevard)
Tel 213.624.6996
American Grill Cuisine
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Mon-Fri 7:30am-10pm, Sat & Sun 11am-10pm. "American food at its best," Los Angeles Times. A menu inspired by traditional firehouse cooking served in a beautifully restored 1912 fire station. The friendly, professional staff and a feeling of history give the restaurant a comfortable New York ambience. House specialties include Southern Style Pan-Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, and Louisiana Crabcakes.
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EPICENTRE RESTAURANT at The Kawada Hotel
200 S. Hill Street
Tel 213.625.0000
California Grille
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Mon-Fri 7:30am-10pm, Sat & Sun 11am-10pm. "American food at its best," Los Angeles Times. A menu inspired by traditional firehouse cooking served in a beautifully restored 1912 fire station. The friendly, professional staff and a feeling of history give the restaurant a comfortable New York ambience. House specialties include Southern Style Pan-Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, and Louisiana Crabcakes.
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FIRST & HOPE SUPPER CLUB
710 W. First Street
Tel 213.617.8555
Contemporary American
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Lunch Tues-Fri 11:30am - 2:30pm, Dinner Sun & Tues-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm. Step back in a time and savor modern American comfort food, handcrafted cocktails and the best in live music at First & Hope Supper Club. Inspired by the elegant, yet theatrical settings of the last 1940's and early 1950's American cabarets and supper clubs, First & Hope brings Downtown Los Angeles a dining experience worthy of the plethora of arts and entertainment options set within LA's Theatre District.
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GALERO GRILL at the Cathedral Plaza
555 W. Temple Street
Tel 213.680.5200
Café
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Sun-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm. A "Grab and Go" style café offering a hot line of daily specials, traditional café fare and a variety of delicious and healthy gourmet salads and homemade soup. The Gourmet Coffee Bar, a popular morning spot, offers Starbucks Coffee and fresh daily baked goods. There is limited seating inside the café and seating for 200 on the large Europeanstyle plaza. The plaza was recently voted "Best Place To Go On A Sunday" by Downtown News readers.
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GRAND CAFÉ at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
251 S. Olive Street
(between 1st and 4th Streets)
Tel 213.617.3300 or 1.800.The.Omni
American/Continental Cuisine
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Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm, Sat & Sun 7am-3pm. Experience the casually elegant Grand Café and discover its innovative California cuisine. Dine indoorsor outdoors, both with views of the reflecting pond surrounded by flowering magnolia trees and a cascading waterfall overlooking the Museum of Contemporary Art. Complimentary courtesy car to and from the Music Center based on availability.
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KENDALL'S BRASSERIE
135 N. Grand Avenue
(formerly Otto's, Music Center)
Tel 213.972.7322
Authentic French Brasserie
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Mon 11:30am-2:30pm, Tue-Sun 11:30am-10pm. Offering theatre patrons and Downtown visitors a new casual dining option for lunch, dinner and late-night supper, this energetic European brasserie features authentic brasserie fare with contemporary dishes and a lively seafood bar.
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LA SERENATA DE GARIBALDI
1842 E. First Street
(Boyle Avenue and State Street)
Tel 323.265.2887
Fine Mexican Cuisine
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Mon-Fri 11:30am-10:30pm, Sat & Sun 9am-10:30pm
. Valet parking. Authentic yet subtle Mexican cuisine draws daily crowds of food lovers to Boyle Heights, moments from Downtown. Warm, intelligent hospitality, tradition and attentive service accompany knockout presentations and perfectly seasoned food. Serenata de Garibaldi is famous for their seafood, made with love, good taste and ingredients of the highest quality.
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MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK'S RESTAURANT
633 W. Fifth Street
(at Fourth and Hope)
Tel 213.629.1929
American Seafood, Prime Steaks, Chicken, Pasta
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Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 3pm-10pm, Sun 4pm- 9pm. McCormick & Schmick's, known for the freshest seafood, a great bar and jam-packed happy hour, is a perfect ticket before and after the theatre. This fabulous seafood restaurant also offers banquet and catering service. Now serving Saturday lunch. Most of Downtown's major hotels are within walking distance of McCormick & Schmick's.
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MARIA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN/MARIA'S EXPRESS
615 South Flower Street
(Between 6th and Wilshire)
Tel 213.623.4777
Italian
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Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Mon - Fri 11 am-10 pm, Sat & Sun, 4 pm-10 pm. At Maria's Italian Kitchen, you'll experience the finest upscale casual dining right here in the heart of L.A. From seasonal favorites and homemade sauces to authentic Neapolitan cuisine and desserts made by hand, every bite is a burst of flavor and tastes like home. Just right for a casual breakfast, power lunch, company event or pre-theatre dinner, Maria's Downtown serves it all in a contemporary, comfortable setting that's perfect for a great meal and conversation. Full bar and the best Happy Hour downtown. And if you're in a hurry, you can take advantage of Maria's Express. Eat and run or grab and go, Maria's Express is great Italian food ...fast.
We offer a free customer shuttle to Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum.
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NICK & STEF'S STEAKHOUSE
330 S. Hope Street
(4th and Hope Streets)
Tel 213.680.0330
Steakhouse
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Mon-Thur 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sat 5pm-10:30pm, Sun 4:30pm-8:30pm. Valet and self parking. Nick & Stef's Steakhouse has become a premier dining destination in Downtown Los Angeles. Featuring a deliciously creative menu with 12 appetizers, 12 entrees and 12 sides, Nick & Stef's artfully updates the traditional American steakhouse concept with a sophisticated and contemporary design. Stop for a quick bite from the prime rib cart before your visit to the theatre.
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NOÉ RESTAURANT & BAR at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
251 S. Olive Street
(between 1st and 4th Streets)
Tel 213.356.4100 or 1.800.The.Omni
Progressive American Cuisine
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Sun-Thur 5pm-10pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm. Located at the heart of Downtown Theatre District, Noé has established itself as a relaxing oasis in the midst of downtown hustle and bustle since opening in July 2003. Noé presents Neo Bistro cuisine emphasizing fresh high quality products to define the frequently rotating menu.
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PACIFIC DINING CAR
1310 W. 6th Street
(6th and Witmer Streets)
Tel 213.483.6000
Steakhouse
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Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. An L.A. landmark for over 80 years. Award-winning USDA Prime aged steaks and fresh fish. Over 450 wines. Open 24 hours every day for pre- or post-theatre dining. Dinner 24 hours, great breakfast after 11pm, too. "One of the 10 best steakhouses in the country," Wine Spectator. Reservations recommended.
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PATINA
151 S. Grand Avenue
(Walt Disney Concert Hall)
Tel 213.972.3331
California French
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Tues-Sat 5pm-9:30pm. Offering unsurpassed fine dining enhanced by the architectural splendor of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Chef Joachim Splichal once again elevates five-star cuisine to new heights, in signature Patina style. Featuring exquisite dishes made with the best ingredients available from local and regional farmers, ranchers and fishermen, the restaurant also includes a Chef's Table and extensive wine list.
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PETE'S CAFÉ & BAR
400 S. Main Street
(4th and Main Streets)
Tel 213.617.1000
New York Style Café
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Mon-Fri 11:30am-2am, Sat & Sun 11:00am-2am. Pete's Café & Bar, an award-winning cafe in the heart of the Old Bank District, offers early and late-night dining seven days a week, ample parking and stunning views of historic Downtown L.A. Conveniently located at the corners of 4th and Main, Pete's Café delivers classic American cuisine in a spectacular historic space reminiscent of cafés in Paris, New York and San Francisco.
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PINOT GRILL
135 N. Grand Avenue
(Music Center Plaza)
Tel 213.972.3190
American Grill
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Open 2.5 hours prior to performances. Pinot Grill offers casual outdoor dining amidst the glorious views of the famous Lipchitz Sculpture and Fountain on Music Center Plaza.
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POINT MOOREA RESTAURANT at the Wilshire Grand Hotel
930 Wilshire Boulevard
(7th and Figueroa Streets)
Tel 213.833.5100
South Pacific-Themed, High-Energy Tiki Bar, Appetizers, Happy Hour
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Open daily, 3pm-1:30am. This hot spot has been voted "Best Bar" by the Downtown News. Step inside Point Moorea and you'll see why it draws raves from the locals. You can pull up to the Grand Bar, the Martini Bar or slip to a quiet oasis in the Harem Room. Catch the game on our 100-inch big screen, so come on down! Daily appetizer specials. Complimentary 3-hour valet parking.
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R23 JAPANESE CUISINE AND GALLERY
923 E. 2nd Street
(between Alameda Street & Santa Fe Avenue)
Tel 213.687.7178
Japanese Cuisine & Gallery
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Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30pm-9:45pm; Fri & Sat 5:30pm-10:15pm; Sun 5:30-9:45pm. Rated "extraordinary" by Zagat Survey, this gem in the loft district of Little Tokyo serves up sublime sushi and sashimi amid décor that's as hip and minimalist as the name, including chairs designed by Frank Gehry. Specialties include Dungeness Crab Salad, succulent lobster served in a light tempura batter, Japanese Bouillabaisse. Beautiful and authentic Japanese cuisine.
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RENDEZVOUS COURT/CAFÉ RENDEZVOUS at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 S. Grand Avenue
(between 5th and 6th Streets)
Tel 213.612.1562
High Tea, Light Snacks and Drinks
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Tea service Wed-Sun 2pm-5pm. Café open daily 6am-6pm. Escape the city's urban bustle and savor a light snack and cocktails in the ornate Rococo surroundings of the famed Rendezvous Court. Experience an 80-year old tradition with afternoon tea served Wednesday through Sundays.
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SAI SAI JAPANESE at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 S. Grand Avenue
(between 5th and 6th Streets)
Tel 213.624.1100
Sai Sai Modern Asian Cuisine and Sushi Bar
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Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am - 2pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 6pm-9:30pm. Whether you are craving sushi, Kobe beef or grilled seafood, Sai Sai has something for everyone. Featuring innovative dishes and exquisite presentation, as well as French-press tea, wine and sake lists and unique, freshly prepared desserts. Diners enjoying our special pre-theater dinner menu have access to the hotel's luxurious private towncar for transportation up Bunker Hill to the Music Center after their meal
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SMERALDI'S BISTRO at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 S. Grand Avenue
(betweeb 5th and 6th Streets)
Tel 213.612.1562
California Cuisine
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Lunch daily 11am-2pm, Dinner daily 5pm-10pm. Smeraldi's Bistro offers casual dining in a relaxed Mediterranean ambience featuring California cuisine. New menu offers enticing lunch and dinner options - all prepared with fresh ingredients. Smeraldi's Bistro can be accessed through the Olive St. entrance of the Rendezvous Court from within the hotel.
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TRAXX RESTAURANT
800 N. Alameda Avenue
(Front entrance to Union Station)
Tel 213.625.1999
Contemporary American Cuisine
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Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am- 2:30pm; Dinner Mon-Fri 5:30pm-9pm; Sat 5pm-9:30pm; Sun 1:30pm-8pm (bar only). Validated self parking and valet, ample taxis and Metro stop (Red Line and Gold Line). Traxx Restaurant is the perfect spot for casually elegant dining. Chef Tara Thomas' signature dishes include a sumptuous Gorgonzola Crusted Beef Tenderloin and Ahi Tuna Tartare with Yuzu Vinaigrette. Blending critically-acclaimed cuisine with a landmark setting, Traxx expresses the spirit, hospitality and traditions of Southern California. Outdoor seating in an enclosed courtyard is also available.
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