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!

TENSHO

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 💯

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Experience

Deluxe A5 WAGYU (JAPAN, 8oz)

Experience

USDA Prime Beef (Rib, 8oz)

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Deluxe A5 WAGYU & Seafood

Majordōmo

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.

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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.

Dahlia

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.

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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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Experience

Cocktails at Dahlia

Kato

4.8

4.8 (344)

$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.

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DavidVIP

Dined today

Simply put, one of the best fine dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. The service was flawless and the dishes were sublime; each one seemingly better than the one before. The wine list is exceptional and not to be missed. Some very pricey bottles but also some great values, especially some of the aged selections. A beautiful space with staff that clearly cares about making the evening a fun and memorable experience. We can’t wait to return!

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Experience

Dining Room Tasting Menu

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Bar Tasting Menu

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Bar Cocktails & Snacks

Taberu

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.

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Shinyin

Dined on 3 Mar 2025

Food is good. It is difficult to find street parking.

Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse - Los Angeles

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

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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.

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Popular dish

NEW YORK STRIP

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MEYER LEMON MERINGUE TART

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HANGER STEAK

Damian

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.

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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.

Genwa Korean BBQ DTLA

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.

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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.

Sushi Enya - Little Tokyo

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.

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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.

Cabra - LA

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

Dined 4 days ago

The different flavors were great plus the nice views.

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Popular dish

Wood-Fired Skirt Steak & Eggs

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Chicken Thigh Skewers

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Bass Ceviche

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