Best Trendy Restaurants in Los Feliz
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Mírate
Ranked #12 on 50 Best Bars North America 2025 with museum-quality cocktails
Notable Picks
#1
Mírate
8.5
This stunning three-story hideaway features a tree-towering courtyard and award-winning cocktails from bar director Maxwell Reis alongside Chef Alan Sanz's Baja-inspired menu. The mezcaleria showcases rare agave spirits and pre-Hispanic fermented beverages, while dishes like aguachile tatemado and short rib birria reveal sophisticated technique in a lush, vine-covered setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Aguachile Tatemado, Fried Chicken Taco, Short Rib Birria
What Makes it Special: Ranked #12 on 50 Best Bars North America 2025 with museum-quality cocktails
8.3
Gothic-themed pizzeria established in 2007 with creative specialty pies and customizable spice levels (mild to diabolical). Known for inventive topping combinations like Greek lamb with rosemary, pumpkin prosciutto, and Thai satay with fresh ingredients hand-prepped daily.
Must-Try Dishes:
Greek Lamb & Rosemary Pizza, Pumpkin & Prosciutto Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza
What Makes it Special: Thin-crust specialty pizzas with bold flavor profiles and adjustable heat intensity
#3
Goldburger
8.2
This smashburger specialist delivers grass-fed double patties with crispy edges and juicy centers, setting itself apart in LA's crowded burger scene. The namesake Goldburger features garlic-mustard aioli and charred onions, while curly fries and the Bar Burger showcase why locals queue for their fix.
Must-Try Dishes:
Goldburger Double Smash, Bar Burger, Curly Fries
What Makes it Special: Substantial smashburgers with exceptional crust-to-juice ratio
8.1
This Baja coastal kitchen delivers wood-fired asada and fresh ceviche in a sleek, sultry setting near the Greek Theatre. Executive Chef Chris Lin's menu showcases vibrant seafood dishes alongside the signature $10 margarita and daily happy hour from 4-6pm with $8-10 tacos and $10 cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Swordfish Tacos, Wood-Fired Asada, Fresh Ceviche
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired Baja coastal cooking with sleek indoor-outdoor design
Worthy Picks
7.9
Thai Town's first all-vegan restaurant blending traditional Thai dishes with creative international fusion. Quality-obsessed owners deliver surprisingly convincing plant-based versions of orange chicken, duck curry, and Thai favorites using fresh vegetables, homemade vegan sauces, and sophisticated mock meats that satisfy omnivores and vegans alike.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plant-Based Orange Chicken, Duck Curry, LA Burger with Caramelized Onions
What Makes it Special: First all-vegan Thai restaurant in Thai Town with convincing mock meats
7.7
Mexico City-inspired taquería from the Tu Madre team featuring mesquite charcoal-grilled meats, legendary asada fries, and signature housemade guacamoles. Opened in 2024 next to the Los Feliz Theatre, this walk-up counter spot emphasizes fresh ingredients and bold smoky flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Taco, Asada Fries with garlic crema, Birria Burrito
What Makes it Special: Charcoal-grilled tacos with unique guacamole varieties and fresh aguas frescas
#7
Speranza
7.7
Cozy neighborhood spot with leafy candlelit patio drawing Silver Lake's creative crowd for simple homemade pasta and wine. The atmosphere outshines the solid but straightforward Italian cooking, making it ideal for casual outdoor dining.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pasta Bolognese, Butternut Squash Cappellacci, Squid Ink Pasta
What Makes it Special: Candlelit garden patio creates intimate outdoor dining atmosphere
#8
Fred 62
7.6
This retro Los Feliz diner opened in 1997 and runs nearly 24/7 with an encyclopedic menu spanning breakfast, burgers, pizza, and comfort classics. The hipster-casual spot attracts post-movie crowds, neighborhood insomniacs, and anyone craving late-night patty melts and peanut butter malts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Juicy Lucy Burger, Peanut Butter Malt, Mac Daddy & Cheese Balls
What Makes it Special: 25+ years serving creative diner fare nearly around the clock