Best Restaurants for People Watching in Silver Lake

42 restaurants available nearby

1. Saffy's

4.8

Exceptional(1177)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • East Hollywood

Booked 110 times today

A multi-regional Middle Eastern restaurant in East Hollywood, from Chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis of Bestia and Bavel.

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2. Musso & Frank Grill

4.8

Exceptional(11178)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hollywood

Booked 149 times today

Welcome to The Musso & Frank Grill where we provide an authentic Old Hollywood dining experience one would have received in the early decades of last century. We welcome you to Old Hollywood!

3. Cannabis Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(643)

Price: Expensive

• American • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 131 times today

The Original Cannabis Cafe is a welcoming space for those who are cannabis connoisseurs and those who are canna-curious. Our comprehensive Flower Menu offers everything from pre-rolls, flower, small edibles and beverages to premium smoking accessories and all the way up to concentrates for experienced connoisseurs. If you're new to cannabis or haven't consumed in a while, our Flower Hosts will make recommendations and guide your experience. Our cafe offers tourists and locals the opportunity to experience cannabis in a sociable, restaurant-style atmosphere. There hasn’t been anything like this in existence for over 100 years, dating back to pre-prohibition era cannabis tea pads. We’re excited to set the standard on what a US-based cannabis cafe is, and share this rare experience with our like-minded (and inquisitive) cannabis community.

4. Hearts and Flame

4.1

Excellent(258)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Tokyo

Booked 7 times today

Hearts & Flame.Coastal Italian dishes in a modern industrial space in the heart of the DTLA Arts District. From fresh made pastas, to sea-to-table dishes, utilizing the freshest seafood from the California coast, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do. In the middle of our dining room, the flames are ignited from our grill, where steaks, are cooked over an open flame, creating a memorable experience for you and your guests.

5. Bacari GDL

4.7

Exceptional(1127)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glendale

Booked 60 times today

Bacari GDL is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 3rd restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate indoor lounge by the bar or in our spacious, breezy outdoor patio. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari GDL.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari GDL is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

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6. Broken Shaker - Los Angeles

4.1

Excellent(454)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

An oasis in the heart of Downtown LA, Broken Shaker, located on our rooftop pool deck, offers an eclectic menu of handcrafted cocktails and small bites. A James Beard Award finalist and winner of Tales of the Cocktail’s Best American Hotel Bar award, Broken Shaker serves up delicious cocktails, infused with homemade elixirs and exotic ingredients, bringing the flavors of the beach to the center of the city. A 4% health service charge is added to all checks to help cover the cost of health care benefits that we offer to our full-time employees. Additionally, an 18% service charge is automatically included in your purchase. Thank you for supporting our staff. If you would like either of these charges removed, please let your server know and the charge will be removed.

7. Shirley Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(225)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Hollywood

Booked 12 times today

Step into Shirley, a lively local restaurant named after the legendary Shirley Temple, who once tap-danced her way into Hollywood history right here at The Hollywood Roosevelt. Nestled within this iconic hotel, Shirley blends timeless charm with modern flair, offering a dining experience that celebrates California’s finest flavors with a French twist. At the helm is renowned Chef Craig Hopson, whose culinary mastery elevates every dish. From the inviting hum of conversations to the celebratory pop of bottles and the captivating rhythm of our open-air kitchen, Shirley buzzes with energy. Join us in the heart of Hollywood, where every moment becomes a feast for the senses, and every bite tells a story—just like Shirley herself did on these very grounds.

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8. Irie Restaurant & Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(103)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 2 times today

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Irie Lounge and Restaurant offers guests the full sensory experience combining cannabis and California comfort food with a southern twist. Irie brings all of the farm/farmer's market to table freshness, but with the tanginess and smoked dishes that southern food is celebrated for. Whether consuming cannabis or not, our black-eyed pea hummus, dandelion Caesar salads, and dry-aged New York strip with charred treviso are dishes guests are celebrating us for.

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9. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - At The Grove

4.8

Exceptional(459)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 47 times today

Brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg, creators of Blue Ribbon Restaurants in New York, Las Vegas and London, have arrived on the West Coast with the opening of Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill at The Grove in Los Angeles. The restaurant offers diners award-winning sushi offerings by Master Sushi Chef Toshi Ueki, Japanese steakhouse fare and Blue Ribbon classics in a warm, yet vibrant setting. Available for dinner and late-night dining, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill’s expansive menu presents quality sushi and sashimi selections, including Toshi’s Choice Omakase and Blue Ribbon Maki with ½ lobster, shiso and black caviar. For options beyond the sea, Blue Ribbon’s signature dishes include Oxtail Fried Rice with daikon, shiitake and bone marrow; 30 oz. Bone-In Rib Steak with onion tempura and bok choy; and Blue Ribbon’s famous Fried Chicken with wasabi and honey.

10. Zinqué - DTLA

4.7

Exceptional(523)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. (zin-kae)

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Tia
Los Angeles •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Staff were all incredibly friendly. We dined in on Thanksgiving as it was just one of few restaurants open. The pasta the bartender recommended was my favorite and the saltiness of it paired well with my martini. Also, not sure if it was just for the holidays but they had a live singer and that enhanced the experience. Would highly recommend and come back!
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Hearts and FlamePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Tokyo
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4.1
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Andrea
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
There’s a reason why this place is always busy! The food is incredible, service was welcoming and fun, and the ambiance was impeccable. Great for a date night, for friends and family or a solo date at the bar top.
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Saffy'sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Hollywood
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4.8
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Vânia
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing atmosphere! Friendly staff and great food, definitely recommend and I’m coming back soon:)
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Cannabis CafePrice: Expensive• American• Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
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4.6
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Margo
Los Angeles •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and ambiance at M&F outstanding as ever. (I do wish they'd heat the bread, tho.) But this trip they outdid themselves in service. My dear companion now uses a cane and walks quite slowly. The valet noticed and actually drove him around to the front door where I met them having come down the stairs and secured our reservation. On leaving a member of wait staff lead him out a side door to the curb while I brought the car around. They made the night of my dear's birthday even more wonderful than just the dinner. This is old style service, above and beyond. Three cheers for Musso & Franks.
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Musso & Frank GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hollywood
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4.8
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Robertvip
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had a business lunch and sat outside was a very nice time , food and service was on point will definitely be back
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Bacari GDLPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glendale
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4.7

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Saffy's

2. Musso & Frank Grill

3. Cannabis Cafe

4. Hearts and Flame

5. Bacari GDL

6. Broken Shaker - Los Angeles

7. Shirley Brasserie

8. Irie Restaurant & Lounge

9. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - At The Grove

10. Zinqué - DTLA

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