Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Historic South-Central

20 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Girl & the Goat L.A. restaurant

1. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4033)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 64 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. Poppy + Rose

4.0

Excellent(658)

Price: Moderate

• American • Flower District

Poppy + Rose is known for our buttermilk fried chicken & waffles, pulled pork hash, mimosas, rose mojito and more! Come visit us at the historic SoCal Flower Market 7 days a week from 9AM-3PM. Poppy+Rose's Rooftop Patio is currently closed; all groups will be seated in our indoor dining room located at 765 Wall Street. Poppy+Rose welcomes walk-ins 7 days a week. For groups up to 8, reservations can be made Mon-Thurs via Open Table. We do not take reservations on Friday or Saturday for groups under 9.For groups of 9+ we offer large party pricing and reservations 7 days a week for our dining room only. While a reservation for a large group is not necessary, the pricing for large parties will still apply to all walk-in parties of 9+. For large party reservations and buyout pricing please email gm@poppyandrose.com.

3. Eigikutei

4.9

Exceptional(83)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Little Tokyo

Booked 6 times today

Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake. Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.

4. Engine Co. No. 28

3.9

Excellent(1632)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

VALET PARKING $20 per carHoused in a beautifully restored 1912 firehouse, Engine Co. No. 28 located 3 blocks from the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention center has been putting out appetite fires since 1989 with classic American dishes inspired by the regional cooking of firehouses across the country. The menu features a "signature" Meatloaf, crispy hand-breaded fried chicken, a burger to remember and a great assortment of handmade cocktails, a consistently updated wine list, and a great draft beer selection.The restaurant is reminiscent of the classic grills of San Francisco and New York - mahogany booths, granite bar, and original brass fire pole with eclectic old filament light bulbs to add to the motif.

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5. Moonlark's Dinette

4.2

Awesome(8)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Where the laid-back atmosphere of your beloved childhood diner meets West Coast quality, product and preparation. Moonlark’s Dinette delivers a thoroughly unfussy, enticing exploration of Americana on a plate. Our menu marries locally sourced, approachable comfort food with Chris Pandel’s signature style of “come as you are” hospitality.

6. All Day Baby

4.6

Exceptional(225)

Price: Moderate

• American • Silver Lake

Walk-ins only. We do not take reservations. Come on in!We are a joyful feel-good restaurant, bakery & cocktail bar with the soul of a diner. We serve BREAKFAST, LUNCH, COCKTAILS, PASTRIES and more. We have an additional HAPPY HOUR MENU (2:00-4:00p Monday-Friday). You can view our menus at: alldaybabyla.com/menu. We offer indoor & outdoor seating, plus bar seating.We are a proud Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant and among LA Times' 101 Best Restaurants.

7. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1972)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 63 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.

8. Craig's

4.7

Exceptional(995)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 59 times today

Reservations accepted two weeks in advance.Serving American fare from upscale comfort food to vegan specialities in the heart of the West Hollywood Design district. Craig's offers covered and heating patio seating, indoor and bar seating. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins accepted and our bar features our full dinner menu.

9. WeHo Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(2196)

Price: Expensive

• French American • West Hollywood

Booked 29 times today

Casual, chic & lively French inspired American cuisine in the heart of West HollywoodJust a short walk from the Sunset Strip, WeHo's iconic Gay Bars & HotelsCraft Cocktails, Boutique Wines & Intelligentsia CoffeesHappy Hour Daily 4-6 PM & All Day TuesdaysVoted Top 100 Neighborhood Gems by OpenTable Diners

10. MEET in Paris

4.6

Exceptional(4129)

Price: Moderate

• French • Culver City

Booked 14 times today

Meet in Paris Bistro Lounge brings the Paris bistro to Culver City, serving classic French comfort food and cocktails in a trendy atmosphere. We want our customers to feel at home. Every aspect of the restaurant is crafted to leave our guests with a sense of satisfaction and well-being. We serve generous portions of full-flavored, hearty food. Our dishes are made from the highest-quality ingredients, presented in an elegant yet simple style that honors our French roots and expresses our passion for consistent excellence and creativity.

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Brenda
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were able to find street parking. The restaurant was festive and surrounding area was well lighted. We sat at the bar while waiting to be seated. Cocktails were good and strong! We chose the prix fixe menu including dessert - brussels, corn, beets, clams, sea bass, and added the crispy pork belly - all was so savory and delightful! Ambiance was pretty! Service by Claire was awesome! Overall fantastic! We will go back for more! Great job Girl and The Goat!
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Bobby
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Gozen is highly recommended. Excellent presentation, fresh Ingredients, superb value. We had great dining experience!
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EigikuteiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Little Tokyo
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4.9
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Eddievip
Los Angeles •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great ambience. Great service. Such a beautiful restaurant that has retained its original look in refurbishing it so well. Very comfortable environment.
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Moonlark's DinettePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.2
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Susan
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined on Sep 24, 2024
Enjoyed a wonderful meal before heading to the Dodger game. Great experience.. highly recommend
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Engine Co. No. 28Price: Moderate• American• Downtown
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3.9
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Jessevip
Los Angeles •53 reviews
4.0
Dined on Aug 10, 2024
Worth a visit for breakfast whether you're shopping the LA Flower Mart or not! I changed up and went with the shrimp n grits. The grits were better than most in town and the dish was flavor-packed! I could go for more grits in the serving though. My date had the crab benedict which she loved, with the exception of the biscuit. I had to agree, it was a little too dense. You can't miss with the chicken and waffles here. I also tried the Rose Mojito for the first time and the second time, lol! Really good, so be careful!
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Poppy + RosePrice: Moderate• American• Flower District
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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Girl & the Goat L.A.

2. Poppy + Rose

3. Eigikutei

4. Engine Co. No. 28

5. Moonlark's Dinette

6. All Day Baby

7. The Tower Bar

8. Craig's

9. WeHo Bistro

10. MEET in Paris

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