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The 2020 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles List

Happy Spring, Femmes! We’ve finally rounded out the end of a long winter, only to be greeted by a nasty virus that has rocked the entire globe. With all the news of the #rona spreading, we’re all diligently staying home and looking forward to things returning to normal. As I sit at home on quarantine, I can’t help but think of better days. And having a newborn means I’ve already been on lockdown for a hot minute. Welcome to my world!

While at home, I’ve been making a list of my favorite restaurants as well as a few that are on my wishlist for when I make my long awaited return to the scene. But this isn’t just for me! I get requests for restaurant recommendations all the time, so I’ve been perfecting this list for a while now. My list ranges from classics to new on the scene, five star to street tacos, and rooftops to family-owned—it’s something special!

The list is broken down by cuisine and scene to help you on your search. If you find this helpful, please share it on your social media. And if you do, my deepest thanks for the love! For more recommendations, follow me on Yelp.

Best Restaurants in Los Angeles

African and Caribbean

Merkato (Ethiopian)

Veronica’s Kitchen (Nigerian)

Sattdown Jamaican Grill

Revolutionario North African Tacos

Cha Cha Chicken (Caribbean)

Asian

Nightshade (Asian Fusion)

Sanamluang Cafe (Thai)

Cassia (Singaporean/Vietnamese)

Genwa (Korean BBQ)

Barbecue

Bludso’s Bar & Que

Max City BBQ

Beach Vibes

The Strand House

SALT Restaurant and Bar

Moonshadows

Geoffrey’s Malibu

Burgers and Sandwiches

Birdies

Grill Em All

Hawkins House of Burgers

Brunch

Neighbor

Griddle Cafe

Taste on Melrose

French

Republique

Le Petit Paris

Italian Asian Fusion

Concerto

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro

Mexican and Latin American

Guisados 

Birrieria San Marcos

Toca Madera

Rosaline (Peruvian)

Rooftops

The Highlight Room

Ivory on Sunset

Catch LA

Pilot at the Horton Hotel

Soul Food/Black Owned

My Two Cents

Comfort LA

Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen

The Serving Spoon

Red’s Flavor Table

Perry’s Joint

Southern

Alta West Adams

Yardbird

Sweet Chick (Also in NYC)