Best American Restaurants in Highland Park (90042)
4 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Trendy Table Hotspots
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Born as a pop-up and now a Highland Park fixture, Goldburger turns out some of LA’s most talked-about smashburgers from a compact counter-service space. Crisply seared patties, careful toppings, and curly fries draw burger obsessives from across the city.
Must-Try Dishes:
Goldburger, LA Special, California Classic
What makes it special: A best-in-city contender where dialed-in smash patties, long-running pop-up cred, and constant lines make even a late-night burger feel like an event.
8.4
Since 2013, The Greyhound has been Highland Park’s go-to American sports bar for serious wings, burgers, and big-game viewing. A long bar, plenty of TVs, and a wide beer list frame a menu of crisp Carolina gold wings, loaded fries, and a solid Greyhound burger.
Must-Try Dishes:
Greyhound Wings (Bone-In), Judgment Day Wings, Schlitz Can Chicken
What makes it special: Chef-driven Midwestern-style wings with tons of sauces in a true neighborhood sports bar.
8.1
Highly Likely’s Highland Park outpost is an all-day American cafe where excellent coffee meets cheffy comfort plates and all-day breakfast. Laptop-toting regulars and neighborhood families share the airy, plant-filled space over black sesame waffles, breakfast burritos, and seasonal mains.
Must-Try Dishes:
Black sesame waffle, The Levantine sando, Breakfast burrito
What makes it special: Design-forward cafe energy with a menu that treats brunch and dinner with equal care.
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
On this corner since 1969, Penny’s serves a sprawling menu of American and Mexican comfort food with classic drive-in energy. Breakfast burritos, chili cheese fries, and stacked burgers keep portions generous and prices friendly for locals of every generation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Charbroiled cheeseburger with fries, Breakfast burrito with eggs, bacon, and hash browns, Carne asada fries or plate with rice and beans
What makes it special: A 1960s-era neighborhood counter slinging burgers, burritos, and plates all day.