Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Restaurants in Los Angeles, United States (2026)
Compare 60 restaurants in Los Angeles, United States, averaging 4.46 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 463 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 75% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Koreatown, Silver Lake, West Hollywood. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks

JOEY DTLA
Global comfort food in a modern setting

San Antonio Winery
Storied spot for winery tours & tastings

Modern Times Dankness Dojo
Laid-back locale for craft brews & bites

Johnny's Shrimp Boat
Come join us at The Original Johnny's Shrimp Boat established in 1945 on 3rd x Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Still serving the Original Famous Fried Shrimp, Rice, Beans, Gravy, and Chili at the oldest location at 2712 Whittier Blvd.

Aladdin Coffee Shop
American & Mexican meals, plus a buffet

Nightshade
Modern, pan-Asian fine dining bistro

Yuko Curry Bar
Japanese soups & comfort food

Bavel
Middle Eastern bistro from Bestia team

Redbird
Chic space for New American cuisine

Millie's Cafe
Local staple for down-home American fare
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Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants are there in Los Angeles, United States?
We list 60 restaurants in Los Angeles, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which restaurant in Los Angeles, United States is rated highest?
JOEY DTLA currently tops our list with 4.8 stars from 5,887 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the restaurants ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.