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Best American Spots In Los Angeles

Los Angeles American food reigns supreme due to its dynamic culinary landscape that reflects the city’s cultural diversity and commitment to innovation. LA’s American cuisine is a melting pot of flavors, drawing inspiration from various cultural influences and incorporating locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Renowned for its vibrant food truck culture, gourmet burgers, and fusion dishes that seamlessly blend culinary traditions, Los Angeles offers a diverse and exciting array of American fare. The fusion of global culinary influences, a dedication to quality ingredients, and a trendsetting approach to gastronomy establish Los Angeles as a premier destination for those seeking an unparalleled American dining experience that is both eclectic and delicious.

Otium

4.5

Otium strips away the formalities of dining while focusing on the quality of food, warm service, and relaxed casual ambiance.  It is designed to be a social restaurant with an open kitchen merging indoor and outdoor spaces.

American
222 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 935-8500
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The Kitchen

4.5

Everything is fresh and made from scratch. We make all our own stocks, dressings and sauces and we work hard to be consistent in our preparations. Our goal is to create fresh comfort food that is inspired. And while we maintain a stable core menu, we also like experimenting with new trends, exploring which ones work and which don’t, and coming up with new dishes to keep it fresh for you.

American
4348 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664-3663
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Redbird

4.6

Modern American restaurant in downtown L.A. Indoor & outdoor brunch, happy hour and dinner, plus private dining.

American
114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 788-1191
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71Above

4.5

Located 71 floors above the ground, look out over the edge at one of our two tables directly lining the window facing West Los Angeles. Whether you’re on vacation or simply taking a trip downtown, these seats are the ultimate destination for soaking in the view.

American
633 W 5th St 71st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 712-2683
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Hill Street Bar & Restaurant

4.5

Warm weather is on the way! With our great big windows open, our happy hour can’t be beaten!

American
200 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(866) 445-5781
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Musso & Frank Grill

4.6

A century of family tradition and integrity. Since 1919, Musso’s has served Hollywood’s finest cuisine. With unparalleled service and a familiar ambience that has become world renowned, Musso’s has always been “some place to eat.” And we’re just getting started.

American
6667 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 467-7788
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Nickel Diner

4.5

After 14 years in business it still our intent to make handcrafted affordable food, but with the cost of goods skyrocketing, for even the most foundational foods, the margin for error is not as generous. We are still committed to providing affordable Nickel Diner favorites to our customers never anticipating that the stakes would be so high to create something so simple as comfort food.

American, Breakfast
524 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 623-8301
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Cassell’s Hamburgers

4.5

An original hamburger stand with classic milkshakes and malts, a classic 50s breakfast menu, a coffee bar, house made pies, and a fully stocked bar.

American, Hamburger
3600 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 387-5502
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Girl & the Goat

4.7

In summer 2021, Girl & the Goat went west for sunny skies and new culinary adventures. Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to be part of LA’s vibrant restaurant community and take advantage of the area’s incredible bounty of produce and long growing seasons

American
555-3 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 799-4628
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Otium

4.5
222 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 935-8500
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The Kitchen

4.5
4348 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664-3663
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Redbird

4.6
114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 788-1191
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71Above

4.5
633 W 5th St 71st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 712-2683
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Hill Street Bar & Restaurant

4.5
200 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(866) 445-5781
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Musso & Frank Grill

4.6
6667 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 467-7788
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Nickel Diner

4.5
524 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 623-8301
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Cassell’s Hamburgers

4.5
3600 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 387-5502
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Girl & the Goat

4.7
555-3 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 799-4628
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Otium

222 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The Kitchen

4348 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Redbird

114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

71Above

633 W 5th St 71st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Hill Street Bar & Restaurant

200 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Musso & Frank Grill

6667 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

Nickel Diner

524 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Cassell’s Hamburgers

3600 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Girl & the Goat

555-3 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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