Best Trendy Table Hotspots Restaurants in Westlake
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
PZK Bbq
Lively, late-night AYCE Korean BBQ bridging DTLA and Koreatown.
Notable Picks
#1
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.
#2
Grá
8.4
Michael McSharry's fermentation-focused pizzeria centers on 20-year-old mother dough from Ireland's Ballymaloe culinary school, creating sourdough pies with distinctive tang and crispy texture. The Michelin-recommended spot pairs wood-fired pizzas with natural wines and seasonal pickled vegetables, showcasing McSharry's philosophy that nearly everything benefits from fermentation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Stracciatella & Prosciutto with Coffee Honey, White Pizza with Pistachio Pesto, Mushroom Pizza
What Makes it Special: Michelin-recommended sourdough pizza using 20-year-old Irish starter with fermentation-forward menu
#3
Calic Bagel
8.3
LA-style bagels using the Asian Tangzhong technique create an unusually fluffy, soft interior with a thin blistered crust designed for ripping and dipping. Founded by husband-and-wife team Alex and Sun Sohn in 2023 after their garlic bread kits went viral during COVID, they've built a following for stuffed bagels filled with creative cream cheeses and Korean-inspired schmears like Jeju tangerine and gochujang butter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature Calic (Garlic Stuffed Bagel), LA Lox Sandwich, Habanero Calic
What Makes it Special: Asian-inspired baking technique creates distinctly fluffy bagels unlike traditional New York style
#4
daybird
8.3
daybird brings chef-driven Szechuan fried chicken sandwiches to East Hollywood, earning loyal fans for its punchy, spicy flavors and unexpectedly craveable seasoned crinkle-cut fries. The fries arrive piping hot and seasoned with a signature spice blend, complementing the fried chicken and standing out for quality among takeout spots. The compact, design-forward space is ideal for a fast, flavor-packed meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crinkle-Cut Seasoned Fries, Szechuan Fried Chicken Sandwich, Slaw Salad
What Makes it Special: Signature fries with serious spice and chef pedigree.
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.