Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Los Angeles

OpenTable

Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Los Angeles? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Akami Sushi - Toluca Lake

5.0

5 (11)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Toluca Lake

About the restaurant

Now opened 🔥
Experience the finest selection of fresh fish and premium sake to North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, Studio City, Glendale, and Burbank. 🍣🍶
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Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you.
Cheers 🍻
AKAMI SUSHI TEAM

Top review

Robert

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

Great sushi overall with a couple of different sushi combinations I've never heard of that were great! Their signature Akami Roll was absolutely delicious with a combination of textures that melted in your mouth. Hands down will visit again.

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Experience

Akami Omakase

Experience

Lunch Special Omakase

Georgia's Lounge

4.8

4.8 (259)

$31 to $50

Lounge

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

A sophisticated, sleek lounge where the bartenders remember your name. The eclectic tapas menu offers comforting bar bites and rich treats for late-night munchies. The cocktail program features classic and uniquely crafted cocktails from fresh, local ingredients. Expect local craft Beers and spirits to challenge the more adventurous drinkers. Free street parking is available on Aviation Blvd. and in the surrounding neighborhood. We encourage rideshare when possible. We also have extra parking available every night from 6 pm -12:30 am. Look for the parking lot across the street from Georgia's Lounge; entrance via Huntington Lane at 1444 Aviation Blvd.

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Shaun

Dined on 27 Sept 2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Wonderful Birthday Celebration! My girlfriends and I had an absolutely wonderful time celebrating a birthday at Georgia’s Lounge. From the moment we arrived, the experience was seamless. We were seated promptly, and the atmosphere was inviting, vibrant, and perfectly suited for a fun night out. A special thank-you to our server, Selah, who was truly exceptional. She was attentive, personable, and made sure we felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout the evening. Her warm energy and gracious service elevated the entire experience. Sincere thanks to the entire Georgia’s Lounge team for helping make our celebration fun, relaxing, and genuinely memorable. It was exactly the kind of evening you hope for when celebrating with good friends. We left with wonderful memories and absolutely look forward to returning. Georgia’s Lounge delivered a birthday experience worth remembering! 🥂✨

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Experience

Cheers To You!

Experience

Late Night Happy Hour

Experience

Martini Mondays

Posto 896 Italian & Hungarian Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (354)

$30 and under

Italian

Encino

About the restaurant

A unique Italian & Hungarian dining experience in Encino.
Handmade Italian pasta and traditional Hungarian comfort food come together in one kitchen, creating dishes rooted in authenticity and care. From rich Hungarian paprikash to classic Italian favorites, everything is prepared fresh and served with attention to detail.
Perfect for a relaxed dinner, date night, or a small gathering, Posto 896 offers warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere where guests can truly feel at home.

Top review

Hila

Dined on 29 Sept 2026

We had a great time there because of the delicious food and pleasant atmosphere.

Backbone

5.0

5 (35)

$50 and over

American

Montrose

About the restaurant

A hidden gem in Glendale/Montrose, Backbone offers an elevated date-night and neighborhood dining experience. Founded by the team behind McCall’s Meat & Fish, the kitchen serves Contemporary American cuisine deeply rooted in classic French techniques with vibrant Spanish and Asian accents.
Signature Items:
Nori Waffles with Uni, Corn Agnolotti, Hamachi Crudo, Tai Snapper with Romesco, Snake River Farms Eye of Ribeye, and curated natural/estate wines.

Top review

ChrisGold

Dined 1 day ago

What a gem, in a neighborhood that has many restaurants but none near this level. Super well run, great kitchen, nice menu, excellent service.

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Experience

Sunday 4-Course Chef’s Prix Fixe

Seaweed Hand Roll Bar

5.0

5 (346)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Glendale

About the restaurant

We are a family run Sushi Restaurant striving to provide the highest quality dining experience for our customers. We use the highest quality ingredients and offer a wide variety of options to cater your sushi cravings.

Top review

AlejandroGold

Dined 6 days ago

We love the seaweed food is so fresh and delicious we will comeback again

Sushi Bar Tetsuya

5.0

5 (136)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Studio City

About the restaurant

Sushi Bar Tetsuya was established by third-generation sushi chef, Tetsuya Tanabe, in the hopes to innovate the timeless art and tradition of sushi, while honoring their grandfather and family’s legacy. A selection of nigiri sushi and Tetsuya's signature rolls are served where modern innovation meets tradition in a contemporary space with both counter and table seating.

Top review

Camille

Dined today

Impeccable service and quality. A hidden gem! Can’t wait to be back.

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Sushi Nikkei - Bixby Knolls

5.0

5 (242)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Chef Eduardo Chang Ogata brings Peruvian flavors and elements to traditional Japanese Sushi. Sushi Nikkei on Bixby Knolls received Michelin plate on 2022 and 2023.

Top review

Carroll

Dined 3 days ago

The food is exquisite! The ambience is warm and welcoming. The wait staff is gracious. We love Sushi Nikkei.

Good Clean Fun

4.9

4.9 (25)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Happy Hour is every Tuesday - Friday, 3-6pm.

A wine bar specializing in natural wines, plus offering a full spread of California-influenced Italian dishes and bar snacks. Located centrally close to the Staples Center and LA Live. In the heart of downtown LA, the primarily outdoor space acts as an urban oasis making the customer feel like they're no longer in DTLA.

We offer a mobile dining solution where the customer can conveniently order and pay at the table without waiting for a server to put in the order or check them out.

Top review

MoriahGold

Dined on 30 Sept 2026

Iris was absolutely so awesome and personable I felt like I was hanging out with a friend though I took myself out while enjoying a little vacation on my own. Ian (owner) upon meeting his vibes were instantly magnetic. Iris’s wine pairing with the prosciutto plate was also chef’s kiss. These two are great the entire dining experience was great and really added to my little getaway short from home, and the food is absolutely amazing! Definitely will be back and bringing my group of girls next time…this place is enjoyable solo, on a date or with friends.

Jacaranda

4.9

4.9 (50)

$50 and over

Californian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

In New York Times' Tejal Rao's "Best Things I Ate This Month" she writes: "A jolt of beauty and deliciousness."

KCRW's Evan Kleiman says: "The atmosphere was like a very special secret neighborhood restaurant, but with world-class food. This might be the best meal I’ve ever had in a restaurant. Or at least my favorite."

Chef Daniel Patterson's Jacaranda is a fine-dining tasting menu with dinner party vibes. After winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef West, and two Michelin stars for his San Francisco flagship, Coi, Daniel and his indie rock-veteran wife, Sarah Lewitinn, have married their two backgrounds into an intimate and seasonal fine dining experience. With the best wild and cultivated ingredients sourced from no further than 250 miles away, and a Californian-focused wine menu, this tasting menu is inspired and informed by the culture of Los Angeles and our own imagination.

Top review

FrederickGold

Dined 6 days ago

Absolutely magnificent and consistently fun. Michelin level in every way.

Mater

4.9

4.9 (36)

$31 to $50

Continental

North Hollywood

About the restaurant

Born from a love of delicious food and neighborhood connection, our space is intimate and inviting. From fresh, handmade pastas to standout plates, every part of our menu invites you to gather, connect, and enjoy the moment. Be it a special dinner or an easy weekend lunch.

Top review

Michael

Dined on 15 Oct 2026

Delicious meal and lovely service. I would definitely go back!

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