Hidden gems - American restaurants in Los Angeles, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: American restaurants in Los Angeles

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Los Angeles. This list contains 18 places from American restaurant category.

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Fry Day Loaded Fries

Restaurant

$$ $$

5.00 (36 reviews)

West Coast Wingz & Sliderz

Chicken restaurant

$ $$$

5.00 (28 reviews)

Ghost Sando Shop

American restaurant

5.00 (20 reviews)

LA prime Caffe 2

Cafe

$$ $$

4.90 (120 reviews)

Donna Jean

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 To celebrate our birthdays, my vegan friend and I will try to find the absolute best vegan restaurants that we can. Last night we celebrated Kim's birthday in style with a FANTASTIC meal!! Kale Caesar, skillet mac and cheese, and The Widow Pizza, followed by a birthday blondie. Each dish was incredi...

$$ $$

4.90 (72 reviews)

Cafe FooDelicious

American restaurant

$$ $$

4.90 (32 reviews)

Ben's Fast Food

Health food restaurant

👍👍 I ordered through Uber eats today and I am blown away by my meal. I had the hearty braised pork bowl and it was so delicious. The price was incredible, 2 bowls for $15.99! Healthy fast food is hard to come by. I wish I lived closer so I could every day!

4.80 (72 reviews)

Bread & Breakfast

Breakfast restaurant

👍👍 This place has the BEST breakfast burritos! Even brought my dog with me and they offered him a small piece of bacon. Very friendly staff and great vibes! Would definitely recommend.

$$ $$

4.70 (112 reviews)

The Breakfast Shack

American restaurant

👍👍 A local "hidden gem"! The absolutely best hash browns and grits I've ever tasted "no cap". Don't let me start on the breakfast sandwich and the breakfast burrito my go to order. The main attraction here is the delicious shrimp & grits, did I mention the flavored coffee is FREE! JUST ASK FOR IT. (If...

4.70 (97 reviews)

Let's Smash

Hamburger restaurant

$$ $$

4.70 (48 reviews)

The Impossible Shop

American restaurant

👍👍 Never disappoints so glad this opened up so close to me!! You don't have to be vegan to appreciate food this good.

4.70 (18 reviews)

Charlie and Friends

American restaurant

👍👍 This amazing little place hidden in the back of an office park, is a great way to spend your breakfast or lunch. My wife and I had breakfast inside, and we really enjoyed the taste of our food. Quality/Quantity vs. Price is really, really great. We found them in social media. Otherwise, they would b...

$$ $$

4.60 (128 reviews)

MV Grab & Go

American restaurant

A spin-off of neighborhood favorite, The Mar Vista, with take-out or in-house eating at bar stools.

$ $$$

4.60 (100 reviews)

The Breakfast Burrito Factory - Koreatown

Breakfast restaurant

$$ $$

4.60 (38 reviews)

Pinstripes

Restaurant

Italian-American fare, bowling & bocce in a sprawling space with indoor & outdoor seating & a bar.

$$ $$

4.60 (38 reviews)

Cargo Snack Shack

Takeout restaurant

👍👍 My brother and I happen to come across this amazing hidden gem. We had the fried chicken sandwich and fries and omg by far the best ever so crispy and delicious. Service was outstanding even before receiving our food the start of our experience here was so welcoming thanks Adelaighe and all you real...

$$ $$

4.50 (125 reviews)

The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop 2

Deli

$$ $$

4.50 (117 reviews)

Homeboy Diner

Diner

Cafe on the 2nd floor of City Hall, staffed by at-risk youth, serving sandwiches, soups & salads.

$ $$$

4.50 (53 reviews)

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Hidden gems: American restaurants in Los Angeles, United States