Best Date Night Steakhouse Restaurants in Downtown LA (90013)
4 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Essential Picks
#1
Camphor
9.1
A modern French dining room in the Arts District led by Chef Max Boonthanakit, blending classic technique with subtle Southeast Asian accents. The cooking is precise and layered—rich sauces, careful char, and bright aromatics—without losing bistro warmth. Reservations are competitive for a reason: it consistently delivers special-occasion caliber meals in a relaxed, warehouse-chic space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak au poivre with frites, Rigatoni stuffed with artichoke and Comté, Seasonal crudo with citrus and herbs
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized French cooking with a subtle Thai-leaning spice lens.
Notable Picks
#2
Perch LA
8.6
A French-inspired rooftop bistro that pairs skyline drama with approachable brasserie staples. The kitchen leans classic—steak frites, mussels, roast chicken—executed reliably at high volume, while the real draw is the terrace energy and panoramic DTLA views. Come for golden-hour cocktails and stay for a lively, view-forward dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Moules frites, Duck confit
What makes it special: Rooftop French bistro dining with one of DTLA’s best views.
#3
Casa Ipanema
8.3
Casa Ipanema, on the corner of the historic Biltmore Hotel, brings contemporary Brazilian Latin cooking, DJ-driven nights, and a steak-friendly menu to the Financial District. Tomahawk and Wagyu cuts share the stage with seafood and tropical plates, turning steak dinners into lively, cocktail-forward date nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Picanha Steak, Tomahawk Bone-In Ribeye, Shrimp A La Casserole
What makes it special: Brazilian-led steak and seafood house blending picanha and tomahawk cuts with tropical cocktails and clubby downtown energy.
8.1
Malbec Arts District is an Argentine steakhouse where wood-fired New York, ribeye, skirt steak, and a dramatic tomahawk anchor a menu of empanadas, pastas, and robust sides. The candlelit brick room and generous portions make it a comfortable pick for red-meat-focused date nights in the Arts District.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bife de Chorizo 16oz New York Steak, Ojo de Bife Ribeye, Asado de Tira Short Ribs
What makes it special: Argentinean, grill-focused steakhouse from a long-running Pasadena-born concept.