Best Group Dining Gatherings Restaurants in Westlake
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
TGI Korean BBQ
AYCE KBBQ with wine and stylish outdoor patio.
Notable Picks
8.5
TGI Korean BBQ stands out for its sleek patio setting, service-oriented staff, and modern AYCE menu. Diners highlight the broad range of meats, large portions, and chance to enjoy wine alongside classic Korean fare. Owner Chloe's hospitality is frequently praised.
Must-Try Dishes:
Premium Short Rib, Wine-Marinated Pork Belly, Seafood Pancake
What Makes it Special: AYCE KBBQ with wine and stylish outdoor patio.
#2
PZK Bbq
8.4
PZK BBQ brings an AYCE Korean barbecue experience to the Westlake edge of downtown, with late-night hours that draw groups from both DTLA and Koreatown. Diners come for marinated short rib, pork belly, and banchan that keep the table busy well into the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime marinated short rib (yangnyeom galbi), Thick pork belly (samgyeopsal), Gochujang jjigae
What Makes it Special: Lively, late-night AYCE Korean BBQ bridging DTLA and Koreatown.
8.3
Manila Inasal draws brunch lovers for its modern Filipino comfort food, communal spirit, and creative riffs like laing with house focaccia and rich kare kare. Large portions, family-run warmth, and a bustling dining room define the experience, even as service can be a bit chaotic during peak hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kare Kare (oxtail, macadamia, crab fat), Milkfish Inasal, Crab-Stuffed Tortang Talong
What Makes it Special: Creative Filipino brunch hits in a joyful, familial atmosphere.
8.1
Modern Irish pub on the City West edge of downtown pairing whiskey and craft beer with elevated bar food like pizzas, wings, and burgers. Locals lean on it for pre-show meetups, casual date nights, and sports-watching in a dim, stylish room with a small patio.
Must-Try Dishes:
House burger with fries, Lemon pepper wings, Pepperoni pizza
What Makes it Special: Stylish Irish pub energy with serious whiskey and better-than-average bar food.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Tucked just west of the 110, Pizzeria Principe serves Latin-inflected pizzas like carne asada and chorizo asado in a cozy, evening-only dining room. It’s more of a relaxed sit-down dinner play than a grab-and-go slice shop, but stays open late enough to catch a proper nightcap pie.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Pizza, Chorizo Asado Pizza, Donair-Style Pizza
What Makes it Special: A low-key, evening-only pizzeria layering Latin flavors onto classic pies for a neighborhood crowd.
#6
Bombay Beach
7.7
A bright, casual Indian café with a strong vegetarian and vegan lane, especially for curries and street-snack plates. It’s a low-stress neighborhood stop where spice and comfort come first, and the menu is built for mixing a few dishes together.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chana Masala, Vegetable Biryani, Samosas
What Makes it Special: Vegetarian-forward Indian comfort cooking with real spice depth.
#7
Harbor House
7.7
Harbor House combines an all-day café with a rooftop-style terrace serving California-leaning salads, sandwiches, and cocktails against downtown views. Daytime it’s a laptop-and-latte spot; evenings and events shift the vibe toward social gatherings and sunset drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pollo Pomodoro sandwich, Golden latte, Atún tuna sandwich
What Makes it Special: Indoor-outdoor café and bar with skyline views and event-friendly energy.
An old-school Westlake-edge Mexican standby with a real neighborhood happy hour. Alongside the tacos and margs, their wings are a low-key sleeper move—simple, satisfying, and priced for casual sharing. Best for value hunters who want wings plus a margarita reset.
Must-Try Dishes:
House chicken wings, Carne asada burrito, Happy hour margarita
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood happy hour with wings and classic Westlake comfort.