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Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Downtown

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Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Downtown? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of TENSHO restaurant
4.9
4.9 (71)
$31 to $50
Shabu-shabu
Little Tokyo
About the restaurant
Even if seats are full, we may still have availability. Also, special requests or inquiries would be welcome. Please do not hesitate to reach us by phone (213-617-1016).

5.3.2022 Tue
NEW OPEN in Little Tokyo
[TENSHO]

Right in the heart of Little Tokyo, “Kagaya” has established itself a top tier shabu shabu restaurant. Now, the torches have been handed to a new head chef and owner, the next generation to carry the torches of tradition and exquisite flavor, with the new name of TENSHO.

Trained in traditional Japanese cookery, this 23 year veteran chef is on his way to introducing a new wave of Japanese delicacies to the States. As close as you can get to Japan itself, this chef brings his revisioned menu, with patron favorites, and extensive sake list. The desert and a la carte menu is designed by their French trained chef. 

The wagyu beef is of A5 rank.  The seafood, carefully selected to be of highest quality. Food that is not only delicious but also good for the health. 

Top review
OmarVIP
Dined on 14 Feb 2025
Our favorite date spot in LA. The staff is so friendly and the food is 💯
A photo of Majordōmo restaurant
4.7
4.7 (32)
$50 and over
American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Majordōmo, from Dave Chang and Momofuku, serves California cuisine inspired by the different food cultures present in Los Angeles and the bounty of Southern California products. In a sleek, industrial setting with a sun-soaked patio and full bar, Majordōmo offers various ways to dine for groups of all sizes. Executive Chef Tim Mangun highlights California’s bounty through knockout large format dishes like whole plate short rib and smoked bo ssäm to a constantly changing roster of bings & dips.
Top review
ArielleVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Food is always amazing here and I love the ambience. The dirty martini is the perfect savory cocktail. The mushroom crispy rice and pork shoulder are my favorites.
A photo of Dahlia restaurant
4.8
4.8 (26)
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
Downtown
About the restaurant
Experience an intimate space for afternoon tea at Dahlia, our newest DTLA destination nestled amid the Downtown bustle. Enjoy a selection of botanical teas and garden-fresh treats in a cozy setting. Gather with friends for a delightful afternoon within Dahlia’s immersive interiors, designed by Kelly Wearstler. Drawing inspiration from Mexican modernism and Moroccan aesthetics, the space features a rich palette of pinks, warm ambers, and verdant greens, complemented by textured tilework, vintage furnishings, and a stunning glass installation from LA’s Judson Studios. Indulge in curated experience by our talented team, Caroline Styne and Chef Suzanne Goin, showcasing local and seasonal ingredients.
Top review
OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
My afternoon tea experience at Dahlia was so wonderful, that I already made three more reservations! Beautiful ambience, delicious food/tea/cocktails, and amazing service from Lluvia (the lovely woman in charge of the tea service). I had the vegan tea and my friend had the regular tea, and we were both super pleased with the yummy offerings and delightful presentation. Can’t wait to go back!
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4.8
4.8 (343)
$50 and over
Contemporary Asian
Downtown
About the restaurant
Kato serves seasonally-focused tasting menus influenced by Taiwan and Asian American nostalgia.

Dining Room Tasting Menu │ $325
The dining room tasting menu focuses on seasonality and innovation.

Bar Tasting Menu │ $185
The bar tasting menu is a slightly abbreviated collection of classic Kato dishes.

An 18% fair wage and operational fee has been added to your bill. It goes to provide elevated, comprehensive benefits, as well as consistent, livable wages for all staff. Though many of our guests choose to leave gratuity for exemplary service, it is neither necessary nor expected, though it is greatly appreciated. This gratuity will be shared by all hourly staff.

Top review
GregVIP
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
Amazing experience, really special! Thank you for another amazing anniversary dinner! Everyone was friendly and attentive! Food was outstanding!
A photo of Taberu restaurant
4.7
4.7 (80)
$50 and over
Japanese
Arts District
About the restaurant
TABERU - ​TOKYO SHOKUTSU - EAT TO LIVE & LIVE TO EAT
Tokyo's top restaurateurs w/ a combined total of over 200 restaurants throughout Japan, team up to bring artisan dishes, tastes and flavors from the streets of Tokyo... and bring to you TABERU!
The name TABERU comes from the japanese terminology 三大欲求・"Sandaiyokkyu" the "three major desires" which are said to be indispensable and key for our lives, and the main one being 食欲・"shokuyoku" which means to eat.
Our chefs are direct from Tokyo and have created a menu never seen in LA before! Our signature dish being YASAI MAKI which are fresh veggies wrapped in pork, beef and vegan options as well!
Come join us for a great atmosphere, food & drinks, vibes and a completely new dining experience!
Experience the "Real Deal" Tokyo comfort food without the jetlag!
We are located on the Traction side next to Kreation and offer patio dining and valet parking as well.

Top review
Shinyin
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
Food is good. It is difficult to find street parking.
A photo of Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse - Los Angeles restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3282)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown
About the restaurant
Celebrated by the Food Network as the Best Steakhouse in California, Nick & Stef's Steakhouse offers contemporary high-design showcasing a menu combining steakhouse tradition and culinary flair. Indulge in the expanded dry-aged prime steak options and fresh-catch seafood selections paired with a curated world-class wine list of over 500 labels. Parking in Wells Fargo parking garage; validation 2 hours $7.00 3 hours $10, after 3rd hour $4 every 10 minutes Maximum $48
Things of note:
-Cashless payments only
-The outdoor patio can be cold! Please dress for your own comfort!
- Gratuity applied to parties of six or larger


Top review
Sue
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Great service and the burgers were outstanding. The room is loud so hard to hear others at my table.
A photo of Damian restaurant
4.8
4.8 (19)
$30 and under
Mexican
Downtown
About the restaurant
We are a restaurant in Los Angeles' Arts District rooted in Mexican culture while celebrating seasonal Californian produce.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
Food was creative and divine. GET THE DUCK CARNITAS AND FRIED ARTICHOKES. Service friendly and impeccable. Cool mid century interior. A bit loud on the music.
A photo of Genwa Korean BBQ DTLA restaurant
4.8
4.8 (33)
$31 to $50
Korean
Downtown
About the restaurant
Enjoy a delicious meal with friends or family at Genwa Korean BBQ DTLA located at the heart of downtown Los Angeles. It boasts an contemporary decor and a casual atmosphere, offering high-quality meats and other authentic Korean dishes. Genwa dtla is renowned for its extensive variety of "banchan" Korean side dishes, setting it apart from other Korean BBQ establishments. Notably, Genwa features state-of-the-art smokeless grills, ensuring you won't smell like you've been to a campfire. Guests can choose from seafood, beef, pork and veggies to cook at their table on a smokeless grill. Genwa also has appetizers, desserts and dumplings, as well as noodle, vegetarian and rice dishes. It even provides entrées that are cooked in the kitchen. Earning top spot on LA Weekly's 10 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants in Los Angeles in 2012, Genwa continues to impress. It offers a full bar serving numerous drinks and cocktails. The restaurant accepts reservations and offers take-out services to guests.
Top review
Gianni
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
It was nice, but the ambiance was not the best. And the server kind was took back by me asking about the menu, it wasn’t explained very well.
A photo of Sushi Enya - Little Tokyo restaurant
4.8
4.8 (137)
$50 and over
Sushi
Downtown
About the restaurant
Under new management; we are no longer taking any of regular dinning nor Omakase reservations.

Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second location in beautiful Old Town Pasadena.
Our third location, which opened in 2018, is located in the beach city of Marina Del Rey.

Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft.

It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.

Top review
Michael
Dined on 25 Feb 2025
The staff were great. The sushi is good. The prices were very high. I imagine their overhead isn't cheap, so I understand.
A photo of Cabra - LA restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1292)
$31 to $50
Peruvian
Downtown
About the restaurant
Cabra Los Angeles is a Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard and Boka Restaurant Group, located on the top floor of The Hoxton, Downtown LA. Open for Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on the weekends, the lively dining experience is anchored by shareable plates bold in flavor and bright in taste, with sweeping views of Los Angeles.
Top review
V
Dined 4 days ago
The different flavors were great plus the nice views.
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