Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Downtown

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Updated December 05, 2024

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TENSHO

4.9

4.9 (69)

$50 and over

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

EmmaVIP

Dined on Oct 30, 2024

Tensho is the best always! Best food and people! :)

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Experience

Deluxe A5 WAGYU (JAPAN, 8oz)

Experience

USDA Prime Beef (Rib, 8oz)

Experience

Deluxe A5 WAGYU & Seafood

Fleming's Steakhouse - LA

4.7

4.7 (2157)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Your Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE Fleming's is located across from the STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center on Olympic Boulevard. Fleming's in L.A. LIVE is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail in Los Angeles. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners. Our new Lunch Menu features a flavorful range of sandwiches, salads and more for the perfect mid-day break from the office or a chance to catch-up with friends. Our Dinner Menu has something to offer everyone in your party from seven different steak cuts to best-in-class seafood and innovative plant-based options.

Top review

MeganVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

It was half an hour to closing so it was quiet inside. We really appreciated getting a reservation last minute and that they were so accommodating at 9:30pm. We were quick to not be disrespectful being the last ones in there or to keep the staff too late (hate being those people). We had the Caesar salad and the lettuce was cold and crisp. Our bone in ribeye sliced was the perfect medium rare. My favorite side dish that I rarely get to have is the lobster Mac and cheese. The best Mac and cheese around with cavatappi pasta noodles. We also took a carrot cake home because that is also one of my favorite carrot cakes in all of LA. We were celebrating my fiancé coming home from a successful work trip so it was the perfect ending to our date night after picking him up from the airport. We had never been to the LA location and it is just as wonderful as the other Flemings locations.

Fixins Soul Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (4374)

$30 and under

Soul food

Downtown

About the restaurant

*We encourage all guests to plan ahead for parking to ensure your reservation time is met.
*We have a 15-minute grace period. If you will be arriving later than the grace period, please message us on OpenTable or your reservation will be cancelled.
*All dining experiences are limited to 90 minutes to accommodate all reservations.
*We accept reservations for up to 8 guests.
*All parties of 9+ can visit www.fixinssoulkitchencatering.com to fill out an inquiry form for large parties. We will be in touch between 24 to 48 hours with further details.
*Each reservation is treated separately. We cannot guarantee nearby seating for separate reservations.
*We ask that your full party be present in order to be seated.
*An automatic 20% service charge is included for all parties of 6+ w/ the option to split checks up to 3 times, max.

Top review

Saundra

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent atmosphere, family-friendly. The service was exceptional; the food arrived quickly and was good and hot. I will return very soon!

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4.6

4.6 (215)

$30 and under

Contemporary French

Downtown

About the restaurant

L'APPART by AIR FOOD is above all two passionate visionaries, Marc and Thierry. They have come from two completely different paths.
One was a contractor in logistics the other a chef in London and Paris.
What they both have in common besides the love of good food is the love of street culture. Years ago they met in Paris during a regular sale of shoes at the Place de la République…
From this meeting, the pair launched into a collaboration of sharing their passion for food. They started with pop-up restaurants with the aim of offering gastronomic street food to all, from a range of mixed recipes from different cultures and from gastronomic food to street food. Then, they had a brainwave…. Resulting in to transforming their Pop-ups into a real restaurant in downtown LA. From PARIS to LA come and travel with us.
;-)

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James

Dined 6 days ago

One of the best Fresh Bistro in LA I couldn’t be happier with the taste and quality of the food to the service. Will be coming back for more

The Palm Los Angeles

4.4

4.4 (3115)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Wherever you join us, The Palm will always feel like home. Known as the go-to place for classic Italian fare, prime steaks, fresh jumbo Nova Scotia Lobsters and an extensive wine list since 1926. The Palm is both sophisticated and welcoming to generations of guests, all of whom are treated like family from the moment they walk in the door.

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TommyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

I ordered The Porterhouse, and compared to most, this was adequate at best. We ordered a few sides, which were good. The server was very accommodating.

Fogo de Chao - Los Angeles

4.2

4.2 (2122)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Downtown

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

elenaVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

loved how the staff spoke spanish to us and kept coming making sure we were okay. loved it here today!

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Popular dish

Creme Brulee

Experience

Bar Fogo Wagyu & Wine

Cafe Fig

4.2

4.2 (24)

$30 and under

Café

Downtown

About the restaurant

A mainstay for DTLA professionals, locals and tourists alike – Cafe Fig is an everyday gathering place for all. Our culinary team uses classic quintessential recipes infused with unique, natural ingredients, to reimagine iconic dishes, offering breakfast, lunch and bar bites, consisting mainly of locally-sourced ingredients. Which feature fresh, organic, and sustainable products, along with vegan and gluten free options.
**After 3PM only Lounge seating is available.

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KeeshaP

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Love this place! It is beautifully decorated and has delicious food. I will definitely go back just to try different items on the menu. The Lounge has a cool Bar and great seating to meet up with friends to have dinner and drinks. This place has a great vibe!

Hearts and Flame

4.1

4.1 (262)

$31 to $50

Italian

Little Tokyo

About the restaurant

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.

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Juan

Dined 6 days ago

Food was great. I had the fish and my date had the filet mignon. We had red wine with our food and then apple martini for her for dessert and a whiskey for me. Our wait staff were great. Overall great experience.

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Popular dish

Pappardelle ai Gallinacci

Popular dish

Funghi e Pappardelle

DISTRICT

3.9

3.9 (474)

$30 and under

Californian

Downtown

About the restaurant

A dining & drinking democracy founded on uncompromising quality and an element of surprise offering seasonal Californian cuisine & cocktails that dazzle the senses and intensify connection.

DISTRICT’S design philosophy mirrors its deliciously unexpected approach to food and drink. The resulting atmosphere is a marvelously curated art meets craft, past meets future vibe that is wholly enticing and utterly original.

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Sophia

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Good food. Reasonably priced wines and cocktails. Accommodated a large group well.

Engine Co. No. 28

3.8

3.8 (1632)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

VALET PARKING $20 per car

Housed 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.

Top review

Bill

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Great service, great food, great ambiance. I would highly recommend this restaurant for any special occasion.

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