Best Restaurants for People Watching in Silver Lake

38 restaurants available nearby

1. Saffy's

4.8

Exceptional(1214)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • East Hollywood

Booked 134 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. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(4184)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Hollywood

Booked 100 times today

TAO Los Angeles is a dynamic two-level space, complete with two private dining rooms, outdoor patio, lounge with large bar. and main dining room anchored by our 16 foot Quan Yin statue.

3. Hearts and Flame

4.2

Awesome(272)

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.

4. Bacari GDL

4.7

Exceptional(1143)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glendale

Booked 23 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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5. Broken Shaker - Los Angeles

4.1

Excellent(455)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 7 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.

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

4.6

Exceptional(471)

Price: Expensive

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

Booked 12 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.

7. Zinqué - DTLA

4.6

Exceptional(535)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 10 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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8. Irie Restaurant & Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(106)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 5 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.

9. Traxx

4.2

Awesome(13)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Traxx Restaurant and Traxx Bar are located inside beautiful, historic Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. We are a semi-fine dining restaurant with a casual attitude and relaxed atmosphere. Our restaurant serves scratch made American Bistro dishes using local a local bakery and local ingredients. We offer seating on our concourse (located in front of the restaurant inside Union Station), the Dining Room, and on our outside Patio in the courtyard. We also serve Traxx Bar, located across the concourse inside Union Station at the main entrance. Traxx Bar hours are M-F 11:30-10pm with kitchen hours until 8pm and Sat & Sun 12-10pm with kitchen hours until 7pm.

10. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2004)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 89 times today

The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel debuted a new look in May of 2018, featuring a refreshed outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. The Tower Bar Restaurant has split views of the city from either side of the lobby. It offers a swank lounge, bar and an al fresco dining experience. Custom made banquettes line the windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline. Art deco design influences include walnut with gold inlay trim in a subtle, muted color scheme. The delectable menu features California Bistro with Italian fare. A dress code is enforced, please call for information.We are now open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is offered six nights a week, Monday-Saturday. We are unable to guarantee a seating preference of indoors or outdoors. We recommend a sweater or light coat during the evenings.Shorts, baseball caps, sweats, sandals, tank tops, phone calls, computers and photos are not permitted.

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RosemarieVIP
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Best Chilaquiles in town. My husband and I go to this Bacari every Sunday after Church service. We’ve been to other Bacaris and the Glendale one is the best.
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Bacari GDLPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glendale
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4.7
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Vana
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Hostess and wait staff were exceptional! Loved the ambiance the live music added. I just wish some of the things we were excited to order were still available the night we visited.
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Hearts and FlamePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Tokyo
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4.2
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EboniVIP
El Paso •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I celebrated my birthday at TAO Asian Bistro, and it was an incredible experience! The ambiance was stunning, with the beautiful decor and lively energy making the evening feel extra special. The food was absolutely delicious—everything we ordered was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The lobster fried rice and spicy tuna crispy rice were standout dishes! The service was exceptional, with attentive staff who made sure our night was flawless. They even surprised me with a personalized birthday dessert, which added such a thoughtful touch to the celebration. TAO is definitely a bit on the pricier side, but the overall experience was worth every penny. It’s the perfect spot for a special occasion, and I can’t recommend it enough! I’ll definitely be back.
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TAO Asian Bistro - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Asian• Hollywood
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4.6
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ericVIP
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Foot was outstanding and the service was great. You must try the Old Fashion which is special. The olives, lamb shishlik, and red snapper will make you float on air. Can't wait to go back again.
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Saffy'sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Hollywood
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4.8
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LaurenVIP
Atlanta Metro •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 Oct 2024
We sat at the bar and the bar tenders were great and made it fun!
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Broken Shaker - Los AngelesPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
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4.1

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38 restaurants available nearby

1. Saffy's

2. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

3. Hearts and Flame

4. Bacari GDL

5. Broken Shaker - Los Angeles

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

7. Zinqué - DTLA

8. Irie Restaurant & Lounge

9. Traxx

10. The Tower Bar

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