L.A.'s Top 7 Restaurant Rows
By Tara de Lis, City Editor
As seen on ABC7, Citysearch users picks their favorite "Restaurant Rows" in Los Angeles.
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La Cienega Boulevard
La Cienega Blvd & Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
L.A.'s original "Restaurant Row" stretches from Wilshire Blvd to Santa Monica Blvd, and includes the iconic Lawry's, two Nobu Matsuhisa eateries, the Stinking Rose, plus relative newcomers like Fogo de Chao, Tanzore and Tokyo Table. -
Colorado Boulevard
Colorado Blvd & Fair Oaks Blvd, Pasadena, CA
The heart of Old Town Pasadena, this pedestrian-friendly family favorite stretch of restaurants includes popular spots such as Neomeze, Mi Piace, Barnery's Beanery, Bar Celona and Bodega Wine Bar. -
Melrose Avenue
Melrose Ave & La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
In an area most often associated with trendy shops, there are also some very notable restaurants including buzzed about Comme Ca, venerable favorites like Ago and Lucques, plus more casual eateries Urth Caffe and Taste. -
Pine Avenue
Pine Ave & E Broadway, Long Beach, CA
Downtown Long Beach's ocean-adjacent dining hub offers everything from upscale American comfort food care of famed L.A. chef Suzanne Tracht, flamenco shows and salsa dancing at Sevilla, and romantic rendezvous at Italian favorite L'Opera. -
Sawtelle Boulevard
Sawtelle Blvd & La Grange Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Once a blooming strip of Japanese nurseries, the six-block area of Sawtelle between Olympic and Santa Monica Boulevards is now a booming stretch filled with fresh sushi restaurants and affordable noodle shops. -
Ventura Boulevard
Ventura Blvd & Woodman Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA
Located west of famed "Sushi Row," this stretch features a more diverse array of dining options, like hearty Italian fare at Il Tiramisu, finger-lickin' barbecue at Boneyard Bistro and Mr. Cecil's, clubby Mexican joint Senor Fred and French favorite Cafe Bizou. -
Hillhurst Avenue
Hillhurst Ave & Ambrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Along with sister street Vermont Avenue, Hillhurst typifies the bohemian vibe of Los Feliz. Some notable eateries found here are the charming Little Dom's, authentic Mexican food at taco stand Yuca's, and outdoor breakfast spot Alcove.
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Camino Capistrano
Camino Capistrano & Hwy 74, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Situated adjacent to the San Juan Capistrano Mission, this row of popular restaurants features local treasures like the romantic French pick L'Hirondelle, the second outpost of Laguna Beach's popular Sundried Tomato cafe, and finger food favorite La Fondue.
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State Street
State St & Fifth St, Redlands, CA
Inland Empire college town boasts a plentiful pocket of choice restaurants, with a range of food from buzzed about burgers at Betty's, Asian cuisine at Mu, seasonal farmer's market food at Farm Artisan and gourmet Mediterranean at Cafe Caprice.
