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Nickel Diner [CLOSED]See Nickel Diner Video ($$)
(2541 ratings)

524 S Main St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 623-8301
  • Bacon Donuts
    glazed donut w/ one side dipped w/ chopped bacon; looks good
  • Catfish w/ Corn Cakes & Pecan Sauce
    seasoned & pan-fried; served w/ hashed bacon brussel sprouts; "that is fantastic...you gotta come try this!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2541 ratings
[CLOSED]; in 1940's-style dining setting; Other Recipes: Chicken Pozole
Nightshade [CLOSED]See Nightshade Video ($$$$)
(451 ratings)

923 E 3rd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 626-8888
  • Hokkaido Scallops
    coconut vinaigrette, coriander, crispy ginger, pink peppercorn, serrano chile, pickled red onion, cilantro blossom; "packed-pow-pow w/ flavor!" -Aarti Sequeira
4.0 out of 5
451 ratings
[CLOSED]; unique, Asian-influenced fine dining
Orochon RamenSee Orochon Ramen Video ($)
(3276 ratings)

123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-1766
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Special #2 Challenge
    challenge - spicy hot (Ramen soup); Special #2 in 30 minutes; Adam won
3.5 out of 5
3276 ratings
Osteria Cal Mare [CLOSED] ($$$)
(288 ratings)

8500 Beverly Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(424) 332-4595
  • Caviale e Mozzarella
    warm zeppole, prosciutto, caramelized onion, wild flower, hones; served w/ your choice of mozzarella caviar; looks good
4.0 out of 5
288 ratings
[CLOSED]; serving coastal Italian cuisine
Osteria MozzaSee Osteria Mozza Video ($$$$)
(3303 ratings)

6602 Melrose Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 297-0100
la.osteriamozza.com
  • Orecchiette
    homemade pasta, fennel sausage, Swiss chard, cheese, toasted bread crumbs; "overserve me!" -John Henson
  • Ricotta & Egg Raviolo
    homemade pasta dough, ricotta mix, egg yolk; boiled & served w/ butter parmesan sauce
4.0 out of 5
3303 ratings
opened in 2007; award-winning Italian fine dining; known for mozzarella dishes & handmade pastas
Papa Cristo'sSee Papa Cristo's Video ($$)
(2235 ratings)

2771 W Pico Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 737-2970
www.papacristos.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Kreatopita
    homemade phyllo pastry w/ a filling of chopped spiced ground beef & caramelized onions
  • Spanakopita
    homemade phyllo pastry w/ a filling of chopped spinach, feta cheese, onions, egg & seasoning; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2235 ratings
since 1948; Greek grocery store & restaurant
Park's BBQ ($$$)
(2202 ratings)

955 S Vermont Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 380-1717
www.parksbbq.com
  • Rib Eye Bulgogi
    signature dish of Korean cuisine; thinly sliced beef marinated in soy based sauce; served w/ traditional sides like kimchi & spicy cucumber; "chopstick, mouth" -Antonia Lofaso
  • American Wagyu Boneless Short Rib
    looks good
  • Bone-In Short Rib
    marinated for 24 hrs; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2202 ratings
opened in 2003; classic Korean BBQ restaurant w/ an extensive menu & grill-it-yourself-at-your-table meats
Park's FinestSee Park's Finest Video ($$)
(2371 ratings)

1267 W Temple St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-2800
theparksfinest.com
  • Ann's Cornbread Bibingka
    "bringing elements of a traditional filipino dessert"; cornmeal combined w/ rice flour, coconut milk, etc. baked on a banana leaf; "best cornbread I've ever had...this is like fat black-lady cornbread"-Chris Rock; looks good
  • Beef Tri-Tip
    specialty; 4-6 hr-smoked season-crusted sirloin beef, cut deli thin & paired w/ home made horseradish sauce or vinegar-based Sawsawan sauce (try dipping in both); "out-of-bounds delicious!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Mama Leah's Coconut Beef
    chef's mom's recipe; Filipino comfort food; 6-16 hr-smoked chuck roll, cubed & stewed in a coconut cream; served over rice; looks good
  • Worker Wednesday Combo Plate
    coconut beef, hot link medley, 16-hour pulled pork, candy coated chicken w/ signature pineapple BBQ sauce, veggie medley, cornbread bibingka & rice
4.0 out of 5
2371 ratings
est. 2009; started as a catering company...opened restaurant in 2012; "American cuts of BBQ with a Filipino flavor"; Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock & David Spade (actors from "Grown Ups 2") made guest appearance
Petit TroisSee Petit Trois Video ($$$)
(763 ratings)

718 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 468-8916
petittrois.com
  • Croque Monsier/Madame
    layers of sliced bread, Bechamel/Mornay sauce, ham & topped w/ a fried egg
  • Napoleon
    bruleed puff pastry w/ Tahitian vanilla bean pastry cream & powdered sugar; looks good
4.0 out of 5
763 ratings
est. 2014; intimate Parisian-style bistro specializing in classic French dishes from award-winning classically trained chef
Philippe the OriginalSee Philippe the Original Video ($)
(7112 ratings)

1001 N Alameda St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
www.philippes.com
  • Philippe French Dipped Sandwich
    top seller; French rolled dipped in au jus; recommend double-dipped; looks good
  • Roast Beef French Dipped Sandwich
    $5.75 at airtime; ask for double-dip; looks good; Wolfgang recommends adding horseradish mustard; roll dipped in au jus; ask for double-dip; looks good
  • Lamb Sandwich
    2nd top seller
4.0 out of 5
7112 ratings
#96 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); birthplace of French dipped sandwich; long lines; Los Angeles' oldest sandwich shop; cash only; "my favorite fast food restaurant"-Wolfgang Puck
Pink's Hot Dogs ($)
(7692 ratings)

709 N La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 931-4223
www.pinkshollywood.com
  • Hot Dog
    various toppings
  • "El Cucuy" Dog
    12" jalapeno dog, mayo, mustard, ketchup, grilled onions, jalapenos, bacon; looks good!
3.5 out of 5
7692 ratings
#12 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1939; historic roadside hot dog cart turned chain featuring footlong dogs w/ creative topping combinations; long lines; near Hollywood studios...many actors eat here w/ signed autographs all over the place
PizzanaSee Pizzana Video ($$)
(1121 ratings)

11712 San Vicente Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 481-7108
pizzana.com
  • Cacio e Pepe Pizza
    provoloncino d’agerola, fior di latte, parmigiano crema, cracked black pepper; "it's perfection!" -Katie Lee
4.0 out of 5
1121 ratings
est. 2017; thin-crust pizza w/ handmade dough, San Marzano tomatoes & "fior di latte" mozzarella; gluten-free & vegan options available
Pizzanista! ($)
(1399 ratings)

2019 E 7th St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 627-1430
www.pizzanista.com
  • Macaroni & Cheese Pizza
    available only on Sundays
4.0 out of 5
1399 ratings
since 2011; blending the historic flavor & thin-crust style of New York pizza w/ California's abundance of fresh produce
Plan Check Kitchen + Bar ($$)
(2809 ratings)

1800 Sawtelle Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 444-1411
www.plancheck.com
  • Dynamite Crab Dip
    Dungeness crab meat w/ masago, tomato, nori, "dynamite" sauce, bechamel sauce & ciabatta toast; "everything you want in a dip x100" -Brad Miller
  • Pastrami Fries
    fries topped w/ pastrami gravy & pickles
  • PCB (Plan Check Burger)
    top seller burger; Americanized dashi cheese, KETCHUP LEATHER, schmaltz onions, mixed pickles, crunch bun; looks good
  • Smokey Fried Chicken
    jidori chicken, smoked milk gravy, yam preserves, spicy pickled okra; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2809 ratings
est. 2012; serving modern American comfort food in a small plate format along w/ unique cocktails, premium whiskeys & craft beers; multiple locations
Playa ProvisionsSee Playa Provisions Video ($$)
(1739 ratings)

119 Culver Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90293
(310) 683-5019
www.playaprovisions.com
  • Waffle Taco
    ice cream cone shaped as a taco shell stuffed w/ vanilla custard mix of chocolate cake & sprinkles, dipped in chocolate ganache & topped w/ more sprinkles
4.0 out of 5
1739 ratings
gastro-pub owned/operated by former Top Chef alum Brooke Williamson & husband Nick Roberts
Polka Polish Restaurant ($$)
(885 ratings)

4112 Verdugo Rd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 255-7887
www.polkarestaurant.com
  • Goulash
    chopped flank steak in tomato-based sauce; served w/ potato dumplings; looks good
  • Nalesniki
    dessert: rolled Polish crepe stuffed w/ cherry-infused sweetened cream cheese & served flaming; looks good
  • Pierogi
    dumplings w/ seasoned pork & chicken or sauerkraut & stewed mushrooms or potatoes & cheese or potatoes & cheese & jalapeno (Guy had 1 of each); looks good
4.0 out of 5
885 ratings
opened in 1994 by borrowing from credit cards at 17% (pretty gutsy); in strip mall
Preux & Proper [CLOSED] ($$)
(1414 ratings)

840 S Spring St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 896-0090
  • Pork Neck Gravy Poutine
    hand cut fries, gioia burrata, guajillo, bacon ends, Memphis rib rub; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1414 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2014; known for elevated Southern food & frozen daiquiris
Red Lion TavernSee Red Lion Tavern Video ($$)
(1860 ratings)

2366 Glendale Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 662-5337
www.redliontavern.net
  • Jagerschnitzel & Spaetzle
    pork schnitzel topped w/ mushroom gravy & served w/ spaetzle (egg pasta) & red cabbage
4.0 out of 5
1860 ratings
since 1959; German "Gasthaus" & beer garden
Redbird ($$$)
(1868 ratings)

114 E 2nd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 788-1191
redbird.la
  • Barbecue Smoked Tofu
    seasoned w/ secret bbq rub, refrigerated overnight, smoked w/ applewood chips, soaked in bbq sauce, then grilled w/ red wine truffle sauce; served w/ beluga lentils, swiss chard & curried carrot nage; "it redefines bbq!" -Aaron Sanchez
4.0 out of 5
1868 ratings
opened in 2015; located inside former cathedral; modern American food w/ brunch, dinner & happy hour menus
RepubliqueSee Republique Video ($$)
(7192 ratings)

624 S La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(310) 362-6115
republiquela.com
  • Mango & Passion Fruit Cream Pie
    passion fruit, custard, whipped cream & mangoes in a homemade crust; "almost as good as s**" -Wolfgang Puck
  • Mushroom Toast
    house-cured ham, spinach, hollandaise, red wine sauce, scrambled eggs; looks good
4.0 out of 5
7192 ratings
opened in 2013; modern French dishes plus baked goods & cocktails; looks like an outdoor European restaurant
Ricky's Fish TacosSee Ricky's Fish Tacos Video ($)
(1262 ratings)

3201 Riverside Dr Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 395-6233
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Tacos"
  • Fish Tacos
    Ensenada-style: battered fish, cabbage, pico de gallo, salsa in a warm white corn tortilla; recommend adding tangy crema sauce offered on side of truck; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1262 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos)
Roof on Wilshire [CLOSED]See Roof on Wilshire Video ($$)
(1359 ratings)

6317 Wilshire Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-6002
  • Pancake Lasagna
    instead of lasagna pasta, they use pancakes to layer; w/ bacon, sausage, cheddar & a maple bechamel; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1359 ratings
[CLOSED]; scenic rooftop poolside dining
Roscoe's House of Chicken & WafflesSee Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles Video ($$)
(4496 ratings)

1514 N Gower St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 466-7453
www.roscoeschickenandwaff...
  • Waffles and fried chicken
    recommend eating both together at same time; Duff adds hot sauce also
  • Herb's Special
    top seller; 4 pieces of chicken smothered w/ gravy & onions; side of 2 waffles; chicken pan-fried for 30 min; looks good
  • "The Oscar"
    3 Chicken wings, grits, one egg & fluffy hot biscuit
4.0 out of 5
4496 ratings
#2 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1975; celebrities who have eaten here: Snoop Dogg, CNN's Larry King & David Beckham; multiple locations
Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe ($)
(2062 ratings)

11707 Washington Pl Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 398-6326
www.ruttscafe.com
  • Fried Hawaiian Royale
    teriyaki beef, eggs, sprouts, Sriracha sauce scrambled & served over rice
  • Lau Lau
    Kalua pork w/ butterfish wrapped in taro leaves; served w/ rice, and salad, or macaroni salad; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2062 ratings
since 1976; Gene Simmons (KISS) made guest appearance...he is restaurant regular
Salt's Cure ($$)
(459 ratings)

1155 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-7258
www.saltscure.com
  • "2 x 2 x 2"
    2 eggs, homemade sausage, house cured bacon, pancakes w/ powdered sugar & molasses cinnamon butter, served w/ biscuit & raspberry jam; "sexy!" -Anne Burrell
  • Chicken Salad Sandwich
3.5 out of 5
459 ratings
est. 2010; nutritious, affordable, ethically & locally sourced American food; they butcher and smoke their own meats; everything is homemade, even the ketchup, mustard & pickles; moved from original airing location (7494 Santa Monica Blvd)
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