Best Casual Restaurants in El Sereno

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1. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4017)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 76 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!

2. Dunsmoor

4.9

Exceptional(930)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Eagle Rock

Booked 73 times today

Brian Dunsmoor’s namesake restaurant, Dunsmoor, is the latest iteration of his ongoing exploration of American heritage cooking. It is, first and foremost, a restaurant for the community that surrounds it, and a loving expression of the relentless research that has informed his cooking for the last ten years.We offer the full menu at tables in our dining room and at the chef's counter, as well as at our outdoor tables. Reservations are recommended but we make every effort to accommodate walk-ins when possible. Dunsmoor's wine bar, accessible either through the restaurant or via its own door on Ave 35, does not accept reservations and serves a limited menu of our raw and larder items.

3. LA Cha Cha Chá

4.5

Awesome(1327)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Arts District

Booked 32 times today

LA Cha Cha Chá is the sister restaurant to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá. A place where we celebrate our barrio culture with delicious Mexican food, cocktails, wine, and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila.HAPPY HOUR SERVICE: Our happy hour is counter-service style. Please order at the bar and seat yourselves. The kitchen closes at 3:30 p.m., but cocktails will flow until 4:00 p.m.CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $30 per person. All reservations have a 15 minute grace period, after this time, your booking will be moved to the top of our waiting list. Parties of 1-2 reserve the table for 1.5 hours. Parties of 3-4 reserve the table for 2 hours. Parties of 5-6 reserve the table for 2.5 hours. Parties of 7+ reserve the table for 3 hours. - We do not take requests for specific tables- Reservations are weather permitted

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4. The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles

4.7

Exceptional(3606)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Defining a culinary journey through the Italian Peninsula and hosted in the loading docks of the Factory Place Arts Complex in The Arts District in Los Angeles, The Factory Kitchen is a typical Italian Trattoria with simple and approachable fare.

5. Mazal

4.9

Exceptional(480)

Price: Moderate

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Echo Park

Booked 19 times today

A handcrafted and carefully selected collection of shareable small plates and appetizers, Mazal provides a new perspective on Israeli cuisine. Our open kitchen setting and transparent atmosphere allow you to briefly step into our home. Supported by a robust and exciting natural/organic wine menu and independent craft beer selection, the plant-based menu provides an array of fresh ingredients that will transport you to a night out on the Mediterranean.

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6. The Arbour - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(2054)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 47 times today

The Arbour brings rustic elegant dining to the historic Pasadena neighborhood of south Lake Avenue. Paying homage to the extraordinary agricultural bounty of California, The Arbour’s menu showcases relationships with sustainable local farms and purveyors.

7. Celestino

4.7

Exceptional(3534)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 36 times today

Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena is no longer a well-kept secret. The Drago Brothers continue to exceed expectations with the freshest seafood, finest homemade pastas, organic meats, and variety of desserts made on-site. Some of the favorites include; Florentine style T-bone, black and white ravioli filled with shrimp, branzino al sale, flown-in burrata and vanilla custard with an assortment of fresh berries. Come in and enjoy authentic regional and seasonal specialties complemented by an award-winning wine list. We offer dynamic Private Dining rooms, a full bar, garden patios, and the friendliest staff to make any meal or special event at Celestino Ristorante most memorable. We do not up charge for Private Dining room use, or special Wine Dinners. Open Monday through Sunday for dinner seven days a week. Lunch hours are Monday to Friday.

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8. Fogo de Chão - Pasadena, CA

4.0

Excellent(934)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Pasadena

Booked 134 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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9. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(2035)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • South Pasadena

Booked 26 times today

Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving the good folks of South Pasadena (and beyond!) true Southern hospitality and some of the best real pit BBQ around. Housed on historic Route 66, Gus’s is a tribute to Southern life, where family, tradition and celebration are of the utmost importance. A menu filled with traditional Southern cooking and authentic, wood-smoked BBQ is complemented by an impressive range of whiskies, wines, cocktails and local craft beers. Today, Gus’s is a space for a warm welcome, a cold mint julep, and a big plate of the best flavors from the American South and Midwest. You’ll leave knowing exactly why Gus’s food has been hailed, “….so good that we found ourselves eating more than we’d imagined” by S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times and was named one of the top 10 BBQ restaurants on the west coast by Sunset Magazine.

10. Magnolia House

4.4

Awesome(329)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 29 times today

Located in a 100-year-old Pasadena craftsman bungalow, Magnolia House is a hideaway for those in the know – unique cocktails and a small plate menu from around the world. Stop by for handcrafted drinks, a boutique selection of wines, and local craft beers on tap while the menu boasts market-driven selection of seasonal shareable plates.

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Yoni
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Genuinely lovely time at Dunsmoor! Will absolutely go back for more drinks and southern hospitality. Food was delicious and full of flavor.
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DunsmoorPrice: Very Expensive• American• Eagle Rock
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4.9
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Amy
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The experience we had at Mazal was exceptional. The service was warm and welcoming, and the food was delicious and authentic—we felt like we were back in Israel. Standouts included the pita, mezze, beets, eggplant & Falafel main, and the homemade baklava and halva. We wish we lived in LA and could make this our new neighborhood haunt.
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MazalPrice: Moderate• Vegetarian / Vegan• Echo Park
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4.9
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Julietvip
Austin •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Probably my favorite restaurant when I come to LA. The staff are as great as the food. The room is beautiful and I've never had a bad meal there.
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Angel
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food is always amazing! The carnitas are fall of the bone tender and the orange glaze is beyond. The venue is super cute but what made the night was out server Denae D. Her personality shines and she can work a table like I’ve never seen before! She charmed my mom and dad, which is not an easy thing to do, and she managed to consistently check on us while managing other tables and being amazing over there as well. 10/10 will return again AND make sure I sit in Denaes area! I hope the restaurant acknowledges the amazing staff they have and keep her for as long as she needs the gig (:
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LA Cha Cha CháPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Arts District
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4.5
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jill
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Nov 2024
Went for lunch, the food was fantastic. Especially liked the pizza with prosciutto, and the pesto handkerchief is always the best. Service was spot on, attentive, friendly and efficient. Will definitely be back!
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The Factory Kitchen - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7

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190 restaurants available nearby

1. Girl & the Goat L.A.

2. Dunsmoor

3. LA Cha Cha Chá

4. The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles

5. Mazal

6. The Arbour - Pasadena

7. Celestino

8. Fogo de Chão - Pasadena, CA

9. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

10. Magnolia House

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