Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Los Angeles

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

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Baracoa Cuban Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (146)

$31 to $50

Cuban

Palmdale

About the restaurant

Baracoa is a full-service Cuban restaurant and bar that opened in 2013, established by first generation Cuban-Americans Tony Castro, Rick De La Rosa, and Danny Castro.

Top review

Judi

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

Baracoa is one of the 3 best restaurants in the Antelope Valley. The food is always fresh and delicious. The mai tais are the best I've had and the sandwiches are HUGE! We love the new patio and look forward to spending pleasant evenings there.

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5.0

5 (58)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Thousand Oaks

About the restaurant

A Finalist for Best Wine Tasting in Ventura County by the LA Times, West Tasting Room is a wine bar and light-fare restaurant showcasing boutique wineries throughout the West Coast regions of California, Oregon and Washington. Our wine list rotates weekly as we pour 20+ wines by the glass, offer a build-your-own wine flight experience and pair it all perfectly with charcuterie boards, artisanal pizzas and salads.

Our wine selection varies from natural wines like Pét-Nats to Burgundian-Style Oregon Pinot Noirs to Napa Valley Cabernets and more. Try one of our guests' favorite pizzas like our Burrata, Prosciutto and Honey or our Leek & Ricotta. We offer wine & cheese pairing packages, host monthly Winemaker events, and even teach wine classes led by one of our six sommeliers on staff.

All wines poured by the glass are also available to purchase from our bottle shop. Pizza and charcuterie are also available to-go.

Please note that we are a 21+ over establishment.

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Ann

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

We had a great first experience, celebrating our 37th wedding anniversary. The owner, Amy, greeted us. The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. There is a plethora of wines to choose from. We will definitely go back to support this local establishment.

1913 Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (57)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Duarte

About the restaurant

1913 Restaurant & Bar is no ordinary restaurant. Named for the founding year of the City of Hope, 1913 is a place where every plate is thoughtfully curated to nourish one’s body, heart, spirit, and soul. Executive Chef Christian Eggerling and his diverse team of culinary talent make healthy food fun, sometimes fancy (because we all deserve it), but never boring. Fresh wild-caught seafood, locally sourced meat, garden-harvested vegetables, decadent desserts, curated wine list and craft cocktail program make 1913 the ideal destination for any occasion. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and private events can be experienced in our modern and elegant restaurant or outside on the patio with a picture-perfect view of the local foothill mountains. Whether you are a team member, local or visitor to our historic campus - our commitment to locally farmed, sustainability-focused food is not just a pledge, it is a promise.

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Michael

Dined on Aug 12, 2024

Amazing food and great service. Perhaps the best Salade Nicoise ever (with salmon, not tuna), great halibut burger, great onion rings and amazing bread pudding. Seems like you can't go wrong here!

Cafe Bizou - Agoura Hills

4.9

4.9 (4499)

$30 and under

French

Agoura Hills / Westlake Village

About the restaurant

We are open for takeout and delivery! Offering a $25 three course, prix fixed menu. We also have a la carte items available as well.

At Cafe Bizou we pride ourselves in providing with top quality service and delicious food in a family friendly restaurant.

Cafe Bizou Restaurant is the perfect setting for Business Meetings and Events, Family Reunions, Birthday celebrations or Rehearsal dinners. We can accommodate any size group and will help you select a menu that best fits your event. Contact us today to start planning your next gathering.

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Debbie

Dined 1 day ago

My favorite restaurant! I’ve never had a bad meal here.

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Spruzzo - Pacific Palisades

4.9

4.9 (106)

$30 and under

Italian

Pacific Palisades

About the restaurant

Spruzzo is a new, family-friendly, Italian-American dining experience in the Palisades. Our menu features pizza, pasta, salad, chicken, steak, and fresh seafood entrées - all prepared with the love that comes from a family owned small business. Meant to be a neighborhood spot, a typical night at Spruzzo usually involves seeing friends on the way to your table. Just up the street from Sunset Beach at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Palisades Dr., there is ample parking, a full bar, and comfortable booths both inside the restaurant and on our outdoor patio.

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Angie

Dined on Aug 7, 2024

Consistently awesome in every way. It’s always our go to

Mona Pasta Bar

4.9

4.9 (59)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Mona Pasta Bar

Dinner dishes highlight the marriage of Italian techniques with Southern California ingredients including Pesce Crudo with citrus cured hamachi, kosho beet vinaigrette and hazelnuts, Burrata & Tomato with burrata pugliese, heirloom tomato, pine nuts, pesto and squash blossom, Casarecce with lamb sausage and rapini, Lumache - alla vodka, and a Whole Branzino with caramelized fennel.

The menu is designed for snacking over a glass of wine, sharing with friends and/or enjoying a more coursed out dining experience. Pasta, a focal point of the offerings, will all be made in-house.

The wine list is focused on fun, daring, low-intervention, natural wines to accentuate and complement the food. The primarily Italian focused list with opening selections from Sicily to Puglia will be rotating based on seasonality and availability.

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Jenvip

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food and dessert! Excellent happy hour house red and appetizers! Quaint restaurant and great music. Must try it!

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Experience

Wednesday - Sunday Happy Hour!

Thai District

4.9

4.9 (687)

$30 and under

Thai

Long Beach

About the restaurant

First and only in Downtown Long Beach Modern Thai, very authentic in taste and ingredients. Features northern style, street food in a hip and modern decor.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

It was a magical night The food was delicious The host was very professional Five stars for sure ❤️

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Popular dish

Green Curry

L’avenue restaurant lounge bar

4.8

4.8 (18)

$50 and over

Modern European

Glendale

About the restaurant

Welcome to the new gem in Glendale, L’Avenue invites you to escape the ordinary & enter a realm where the art of mixology meets the thrill of live entertainment. Our venue combines the allure of a speakeasy, the ambiance of a cocktail lounge, and the energy of a weekend club—all under one roof.

The heartbeat of L’Avenue is our carefully crafted menu, drawing inspiration from the richness of European culinary traditions, promising a dining experience that transcends borders. Our craft cocktails are liquid masterpieces for all the senses that tell a story with every sip. From classic concoctions to innovative libations, each drink is a celebration of flavor and artistry.

But L’Avenue is more than just a place to savor extraordinary drinks and delectable cuisine—it's a haven for those seeking live entertainment. As the evening unfolds, our stage comes alive with a rotation of talented musicians, captivating performers, and DJs who set the perfect vibe for an unforgettable night.

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Nazanvip

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

Amazing food with amazing service and beautiful ambiance!

Irie Restaurant & Lounge

5.0

5 (91)

$31 to $50

Californian

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Irie Lounge and Restaurant offers guests the full sensory experience combining cannabis and California comfort food with a southern twist. Irie brings all of the farm/farmer's market to table freshness, but with the tanginess and smoked dishes that southern food is celebrated for. Whether consuming cannabis or not, our black-eyed pea hummus, dandelion Caesar salads, and dry-aged New York strip with charred treviso are dishes guests are celebrating us for.

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Matthew

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful atmosphere, good food, and good smoke! Great spot for a date. The fact that they were projecting some campy softcore corn on the wall made the ambience that much more unique and set a fun tone for the evening!

Ayara Thai

4.8

4.8 (79)

$30 and under

Thai

LAX / Westchester

About the restaurant

Ayara Thai offers home-cooked food with an emphasis on local produce. Appetizers at Ayara Thai include Muay Thai Wings, Veggie Rolls, Shrimp Butterfly, and more. Several soups are available including the restaurant's specialty, chicken or shrimp Tom Yum, which is a hot and sour soup with lemongrass, Thai chili, fresh lime and mushrooms.

For mains, try any of the rice, noodle or curry dishes or choose one of the house specials like Baked River Prawns, Chinese Broccoli Pork belly or Whole Fried Branzino. Desserts at Ayara Thai include Mango Sticky Rice, Thai Tea Flan, and seasonal offerings, such as our Chocolate Cherry Tart, and more.

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Martyvip

Dined 4 days ago

The food and service was outstanding . The food was plentiful and price very reasonably. Very tasty. It not a fancy place but the food and services shines. We made a reservation and sat inside for dinner. They do have tables outside but that may be tables for self service take out.

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