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Downtown

Date

Night

Night on the town

Breakfast & Lunch

Caffeine & Sugar Fix

Bar Amá

LAFL Tip: Go for Super Nacho Hour

Must order: Guacamole

Price point: $$

Also great for brunch

Mrs Fish

LAFL Tip: Plan a romantic date at home with a bento box to share

Must order: Drunk in Love Cocktail

Price point: $$

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Bottega Louie

LAFL Tip: Can get very loud, go for a more casual yet upscale dining experience

Must order: Crab cake beignets

Price point: $$$

Tsurumaru Udon

LAFL Tip: Try a seasonal item

Must order: Udon

Price point: $

Sugarfish

LAFL Tip: Use a trust me menu to get the best of the best

Must order: Toro Hand Roll

Price point: $$$

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Perch

LAFL Tip: It will feel like a maze heading up to the rooftop bar, but the city views are worth it 

Must order: Penicillin 14

Price point: $$

Also great for brunch & dinner

Barcito

LAFL Tip: Grab a drink or some food you can't go wrong

Must order: Old Fatshioned (yes that is spelled correct)

Price point: $$

Also great for brunch

Dirt Dog

LAFL Tip: Late night munchies? They've got you covered. Order at the counter.

Must order: Pastrami Dog

Price point: $

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Birdies

LAFL Tip: Spicy means SPICY, order accordingly

Must order: Lemon Pepper wings

Price point: $

Teriyaki Madness

LAFL Tip: Order ahead so you don't have to wait as everything is super fresh and made to order

Must order: Teriyaki Chicken over noodles with veggies

Price point: $

Cilantro Lime

LAFL Tip: Order ahead through their website as everything is made to order

Must order: Cheese Tacos

Price point: $

Eggslut

LAFL Tip: Send someone to find a table while you order

Must order: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese

Price point: $

Bolo

LAFL Tip: Located at Smorgasburg, Sundays, 10am-4pm

Must order: Fried Chicken Sando

Price point: $

Lobsterdamus

LAFL Tip: Located at Smorgasburg, Sundays, 10am-4pm

Must order: Lobster Garlic Noods

Price point: $$

Cheezus

LAFL Tip: Located at Smorgasburg, Sundays, 10am-4pm

Must order: Quatro Balls Deep

Price point: $

Big Mozz

LAFL Tip: Located at Smorgasburg, Sundays, 10am-4pm

Must order: Mozzarella sticks 

Price point: $

Brothecary

LAFL Tip: Located at Smorgasburg, Sundays, 10am-4pm

Must order: Giant Soup Dumpling

Price point: $

Katsu Sando

LAFL Tip: Located at Smorgasburg, Sundays, 10am-4pm

Must order: Kurobuta Pork Katsu Sando

Price point: $

Groundwork Coffee

LAFL Tip: The cold brew is VERY caffeinated 

Must order: Iced Almond Milk Latte

Price point: $$

Stand Coffee

LAFL Tip: Located Sundays at Smorgasburg, perfect way to beat the heat

Must order: Almond Palmer (almond milk, cold brew, lemon, Vanilla)

Price point: $

Smoreology

LAFL Tip: Located at Smorgasburg, Sundays, 10am-4pm

Must order: Samoa S'mores

Price point: $

The Base Co

LAFL Tip: Located Sundays at Smorgasburg, perfect way to stay hydrated & keep a souvenir 

Must order: Peach Passion Fruit tea

Price point: $

Wanderlust

LAFL Tip: Located Sundays at Smorgasburg, Vegan options

Must order: Passionfruit Cacao

Price point: $

Chichi Dango

LAFL Tip: Located Sundays at Smorgasburg, perfect way to beat the heat

Must order: Pineapple Hawaiian Shaved Ice

Price point: $

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