Restaurant Guide Jan 08

Restaurant Guide

January 2008

The Restaurant Guide represents a selection of restaurants chosen by the editors of Los Feliz Ledger. To have restaurants listed in the guide, send information to acohen@losfelizledger.com
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ECHO PARK

15
1320 Echo Park Ave.
(213) 481-0454
www.restaurant15.com
One of Echo Park’s newest and most upscale spots, with a sleek interior and full cocktail bar. Contemporary American dishes including short ribs, pastas and vegetarian selections. Before 7 p.m., a $15 tasting menu is available. Dinner only, closed Sunday.

Barragan’s
1538 W. Sunset Blvd.
(213) 250-4256
www.barragansrestaurants.com
Founded in 1961, Barragan’s is a longtime Echo Park tradition with full traditional Mexican specialties, combination plates and frosty margaritas in fruity flavors. Margarita Wednesdays feature bargain drinks. Mexican breakfast every day and menudo on weekends.

Brite Spot
1918 W. Sunset Blvd.
(213) 484-9800
Open until 4 a.m., the comfort-food intensive diner has been updated with vegetarian choices and the desserts patrons crave in the middle of the night.

El Compadre
1449 W. Sunset Blvd.
(213) 250-4505
This newer outpost of a longtime Sunset Strip Mexican spot wins fans for its flaming margaritas and proximity to Dodger Stadium.

Elf Cafe
2135 W Sunset Blvd.
(213) 848-6829
Mediterranean flavors permeate vegetarian and vegan dishes at this tiny, stylish café run by a friendly local indie band. Macaroni with bleu cheese, veggie tajine and tomato and feta tart are among the offerings. Closed Monday and Tuesday, dinner only, no alcohol.

Mae Ploy
2606-2608 Sunset Blvd..
(213) 353-9635
Reasonably-priced, authentic Thai food with specialties like eggplant salad, crab noodles and spicy catfish.

Masa Bakery & Café
1800 W. Sunset Blvd.
(213) 989-1558
www.masaofechopark.com
Chicago deep-dish pizza is one of the
reasons this all-purpose neighborhood café is popular, but call ahead as it takes an hour for it to cook. Paninis, crepes, burgers, pasta and dinner entrees and beer and wine are served. Brunch on weekends.

Miyako
2212 W. Sunset Blvd.
(213) 483-4939
Offers a wide selection of Japanese dishes including sushi, rolls, udon, tempura and teriyaki. Closed Sunday.

Taix French Restaurant
1911 W. Sunset Blvd.
(213) 484-1265
www.taixfrench.com
Continental dishes including oxtail and duck a l’orange at one of L.A.’s oldest restaurants, which features an excellent wine list and live entertainment in the lounge several nights a week.

Atwater Village

Asia Los Feliz
3179 Los Feliz Blvd.
(323) 906-9498
www.asialosfeliz.com
Upscale pan-Asian dishes including Tom Kah lobster bisque and spicy red curry rib-eye steak are featured at this stylish spot that also has a full sushi bar, banquet room and exotic cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily.

Canele
3219 Glendale Blvd.
(323) 666-7133
One of the area’s most convivial spots, with a lively cosmopolitan crowd and seasonally-inspired French and Mediterranean dishes. Closed Monday, no reservations. Beer and wine; dinner only.

India Sweets & Spices
3126 Los Feliz Blvd.
(323) 345-0360
www.indiasweetsandspices.net
Southern Indian specialties including burrito-like dosas, uttapam and puri are made to order, while various curries and dals are available buffet style at this economical vegetarian cafeteria. Great selection of Indian sweets.

Indochine Vien
3110 Glendale Blvd.
(323) 667-9591
www.indochinevien.com
There’s more than just pho at this reasonably-priced Vietnamese spot that offers vegetarian dishes, Vietnamese crepes with chicken and shrimp, chicken egg rolls, grilled pork chops or chicken with rice and tofu pho soup among the choices. Closed Mondays.

Tam O’Shanter
2980 Los Feliz Blvd.
(323) 664-0228
www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp
In the same location since 1922, the Tam O’Shanter is a piece of Hollywood history. The rambling Tudor style restaurant features traditional fare like roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. Try an Irish coffee or hand carved sandwich in the bar area.

Viet Noodle Bar
3133 Glendale Blvd.
(323) 906-1575
Southern Vietnamese-style noodles and salads meet up with Vietnamese coffee and health tonics in a spare room with two long communal tables and a shelf piled high with bohemian literature. Lunch and dinner.

Los Feliz

Alcove
1929 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 644-0100
www.alcovecafe.com
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tempting desserts are served at this pleasant, busy cafe with a large shady patio. The adjacent Village Gourmet shop stocks cheeses, prepared foods and wine.

Chi Dynasty
1813 Hillhurst Ave
(323) 667-3388
One of the neighborhood’s few Chinese restaurants has a new location with the same favorite dishes like Chinese chicken salad and hot and sour soup.

Cobras and Matadors
4655 Hollywood Blvd.
(323) 669-3922
Spanish tapas and Spanish wine are the theme at this festive tapas bar, with dishes like crispy lentils and churros with chocolate dipping sauce. Also try the tiny French wine bar next door, Sgt. Recruiter, which serves up platters of fresh oysters.

Dresden Room
1760 N. Vermont Ave.
(323) 665-4294
Venerable lounge singers Marty and Elayne are the main attraction, but the Dresden also offers cocktails and a full dinner menu including prime rib.

Electric Lotus
4656 Franklin Ave
(323) 953-0040
www.electriclotus.com
Modern Indian cooking in a bohemian atmosphere with lots of vegetarian choices including tofu and mushroom curries in addition to tandoori chicken and other Indian favorites. A DJ spins Indian disco-style music later in the evening, and there’s a full bar. Lunch and dinner daily.

En Sushi
1972 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 664-1891
www.ensushi.com
Grilled chicken and beef entrees in addition to a full sushi bar, happy hour specials and sake. Lunch weekdays; dinner daily.

Figaro Bistro
1802 N. Vermont Ave.
(323) 662-1587
The interior is a note-perfect recreation of a vintage French bistro, while outside, scenesters congregate over cappuccinos at sidewalk tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner of French dishes including steak frites. Full bar and wine list. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Fred 62
1850 N. Vermont Ave.
(323) 667-0062
fred62.com
A menu of diner classics served 24 hours a day is livened up with Asian dishes like Thai cobb salad and soba noodles at this stylishly grungy retro coffee shop. Beer and wine.

Green Leaves Vegan
1769 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 664-2345
www.greenleavesvegan.com
Vegan breakfasts and burgers and Thai dishes like rock and roll noodles and soy chicken sate.

Home
1760 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 669-0211
www.homelosfeliz.com
Long hours, a wide menu and a homey patio make Home a choice
for breakfast, burgers, dinner and late night snacks. Full bar. Menu ranges from a Monte Cristo sandwich to such dinner entrees as Rib eye steak, chicken marsala and pork chops. Also, salads and assorted pizzas.
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday - Thursday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

Il Capriccio on Vermont
1757 North Vermont Ave.
(323) 662-5900
www.ilcapriccioonvermont.com
Reasonably-priced Italian dishes executed with homey flair. Pasta with lamb and eggplant and seafood salad are recommended.

Il Capriccio Pizzeria
4518 Hollywood Blvd.
(323) 644-9760
www.ilcapricciopizzeria.com
Gourmet pies made in a wood burning oven, customize your pizza or choose combos like the Funghi di Bosco mushroom pie or Spicy Mama Flora pie with sausage and rapini.

Little Dom’s
2128 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 661-0055
This offshoot of Dominick’s—near the Beverly Center—will be open for European breakfasts, lunch and dinner, with a deli offering paninis and pizzas. The menu concentrates on simple, clean Italian food with organic ingredients.

Louise’s Trattoria
4500 Los Feliz Blvd.
www.louises.com/loc_losfeliz.html
The Los Feliz outpost of this local chain offers a shuttle to the Greek Theater. Dishes include pizzas, pastas, chicken and steak and a kid’s menu. Private room, full bar.

Mes Amis
1739 N. Vermont Ave.
(323) 661-5900
French bistro offers brunch, lunch and dinner including pizzas, sandwiches and entrees like rack of lamb, polenta-wrapped monkfish and bouillabaisse. The children’s menu includes a Nutella crepe, and there’s a small wine bar.

Mexico City
2121 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 661-7227
Lunch and dinner every day at this modern Mexican standby with dishes like chicken in mole verde, fresh tamales and killer margaritas.

Mustard Seed Café
1948 Hillhurst Ave
(323) 660-0670
Neighborhood cafe is popular for brunch and lunch dishes like eggs bruschetta, turkey burger and ahi tuna tacos. Closed Monday.

Niko Niko
1755 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 953-8900
A wide variety of sushi, creative rolls and cooked Japanese dishes. Lunch and dinner every day.

Palermo
1858 N Vermont Ave
(323) 663-1178
palermorestaurant.net
Palermo’s pizza has legions of local fans, and the Los Feliz staple decorated with murals of Italy also offers Italian specialties, from veal piccata to manicotti alla Siciliana. Full bar. Lunch and dinner, closed Tuesday.

Pattaya
1727 N. Vermont Ave., Suite 105
(323) 666-0880
Reliable neighborhood Thai spot has plenty of vegetarian and seafood dishes in the rotation.

Puran’s
2064 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 667-1357
Spicy chicken linguine, grilled stuffed salmon and filet mignon are among selections at this lively spot with sidewalk tables, with an emphasis on organic ingredients, pizzas and pastas. Lunch and dinner.

Sansui
2040 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 660-3868
A selection of cooked Japanese dishes as well as sushi creations like crispy tuna, with a small patio for outdoor dining.

Simply Thai
1850 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 665-6958
www.simplythaiworld.com
Thai dishes incorporate elements of fusion cooking, including Hot Mermaid, a fried fish fillet with green beans and chili garlic sauce and Hand-Dipped Curry, a chicken curry with pita bread and New Yorker, a grilled filet of beef. Lunch and dinner, closed Monday.

Square One
4854 Fountain Ave.
(323) 661-1109
www.squareonedining.com
Decadent breakfasts made with the best farmer’s market-fresh ingredients are winners, including French toast with banana-citrus caramel, eggs with chorizo and salsa roja and creamy cheese grits with bacon. Breakfast and lunch, closed Monday.

Tangier
2138 Hillhurst Ave
(323) 666-8666
www.tangierrestaurant.net
Live music and entertainment are featured nearly every night of the week at this atmospheric restaurant, bar and lounge, which is also available for private parties. Full menu including happy hour discounts, small plates, pastas, steaks and seafood.

Trattoria Farfalla
1978 Hillhurst Ave
(323) 661-7365
www.trattoriafarfalla.com
Always-packed neighborhood trattoria offers a wide selection of pastas, thin-crust pizza, salads and main dishes including veal scallopine and marinated, grilled skirt steak. Lunch and dinner daily.

Tropicalia
1966 Hillhurst Avenue
(323) 644-1798
www.tropicaliabraziliangrill.com
A Brazilian feast of grilled chicken or beef can be had at this casual spot at very reasonable prices, along with huge salads and Brazilian-accented burgers and sandwiches. Order from the adjacent wine bar’s extensive list.

Tubtim
1806 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 663-0050
Honey duck and red wine snapper are among the more exotic dishes; all the Thai favorites are also available. Lunch and dinner specials.

Vermont
1714 N. Vermont Ave.
(323) 661-6163
Braised Sonoma duck and wild Alaskan halibut are among the entrees at this upscale restaurant serving eclectic cuisine; the sleek adjacent lounge offers well-crafted cocktails. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly.

Vinoteca Farfalla
1968 Hillhurst Ave.
(323)661-8070
www.vinotecafarfalla.com
Cosmopolitan wine bar has over 45 wines by the glass and small plates featuring cheeses, charcuterie, and Brazilian tastes from the sister restaurant Tropicalia. Open nightly.

Yuca’s
2056 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 662-1214
yucasla.com
This tiny taco hut is a James Beard-award winner for its Mexican and Yucatan specialties of cochinita pibil, carne asada, carnitas, machacha and Yucatan tamales. The hamburgers also have a following. Yuca’s has a second location at Yuca’s on Hollywood, 4666 Hollywood Blvd.

SILVER LAKE

Agra Café
4325 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 665-7818
Hard-to-find Balti dishes, curries and naan at this hidden Indian spot.

Alegria
3510 W Sunset Blvd.
(323) 913-1422
Distinctive, updated Mexican dishes; plenty of vegetarian choices; fresh juices, no beer or wine. Lunch and dinner; closed Sunday.

Aroma
2903 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 644-2833
www.aromaatsunset.com
Specials are the way to go this mini-mall Italian spot. Try the burrata salad, mango shrimp salad or mushroom timbale appetizer in addition to pasta or veal dishes. Dinner nightly.

Blair’s
2903 Rowena Ave.
(323) 660-1882
www.blairsrestaurant.com
Upscale New American cuisine with dishes including truffled mac ‘n cheese, pan-roasted halibut and short ribs with polenta, and one of the neighborhood’s best wine lists. Desserts include ale doughnuts and chocolate souffle cake. Lunch and dinner daily.

Cardone’s
3206 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 906-9080
www.myspace.com/cardonesdeli
Sandwich shop specializes in Italian combo sandwiches, paninis and cannoli.

Casita Del Campo
1920 Hyperion Ave
(323) 662-4255
www.casitadelcampo.com
Large patio, a full bar with potent margaritas, banquet rooms and even a basement theater in addition to traditional Mexican plates.

Cliff’s Edge
3626 Sunset Blvd.
(323) 666-6116
Italian and Mediterranean dishes like Moroccan lamb stew with apricots and almonds, pumpkin ravioli and roasted beet salad are served on the lovely multi-level, tree-shaded patio. Full bar. Dinner Monday-Saturday, brunch Saturday-Sunday.

Cafe Stella
3932 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 666-0265
Atmospheric sidewalk dining among the beautiful people with solid French bistro fare. New wine bar coming soon.

The Coffee Table
2930 Rowena Ave.
(323) 644-8111
Screenwriters and everyone else hang out at this spacious coffee house with two patios which offers pastries and a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Try the breakfast burrito.

Comfort Café
2520 Hyperion Ave
(323) 666-5616
Healthy breakfast and lunch food appeals to patrons of the gym next door, with fresh baked goods and low-carb choices.

Cru
1521 Griffith Park Blvd.
(323) 667-1551
“Living” vegan, raw cuisine menu offers more than just salads, with raw ravioli, Thai curry and saffron cashew “cheese” balls. No alcohol. Lunch and dinner, closed Tuesdays.

Dusty’s Bistro
3200 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 906-1018
www.dustysbistro.com
A full bar, brunch, lunch and dinner at this
fashionable spot with French dishes like croque monsieur, crepes and even French-Canadian poutine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Eat Well
3916 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 664-1624
Breakfast and lunch daily at this modernized diner.

Edendale Grill
2838 Rowena Ave
(323) 666-2000
www.edendalegrill.com
Dine in a historic restored firehouse or on one of two lively patios, or try cocktails at the 38-foot mahogany bar. Steaks, seafood, salads and a bar menu which includes crab cakes, fried calamari and a Niman Ranch burger. Dinner daily, Sunday brunch.

El Chavo
4441 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 664-0871
Neon colored sombreros lit with black lights decorate this historic Mexican restaurant which recently changed ownership and got a facelift. Live entertainment, sturdy margaritas. Cash only.

El Cochinito
3508 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 668-0737
Traditional Cuban fare including ropa vieja and platanos at bargain prices.

El Conquistador
3701 W Sunset Blvd.
(323) 666-5136
www.elconquistadorrestaurant.com
Hefty margaritas, a kitschy atmosphere and large Mexican combo plates are featured at this longtime Silver Lake spot.

El Siete Mares Family Restaurant
3131 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 665-0865
Popular taco stand specializing in fish tacos and ceviche is adjacent to the full-service Mexican seafood restaurant.

Flore Vegan Cuisine
3818 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 953-0611
Fresh and healthy veggie breakfasts and lunches, closed Monday.

Flying Leap Café
2538 Hyperion Ave
(323) 661-0618
www.flyingleapcafe.com
A menu of comfort foods like burgers, meatloaf, pork tenderloins and Southwestern flavors meet the upstairs piano bar with live entertainment at the Other Side. Outdoor dining at the quaint Mary’s Metro Station next door.

Fritzie’s Pasta & Grill
2630 Hyperion Ave
(323) 664-7979
www.fritziespastagrill.com
Pasta dishes risotto, steaks, seafood and nightly specials. Closed Monday.

Gingergrass
2396 Glendale Blvd.
(323) 644-1600
www.gingergrass.com
Locals line up for a healthy, modern take on Vietnamese cuisine at this stylish restaurant. Beer and wine. Lunch and dinner every day, no reservations.

Good Microbrew and Grill
3725 W Sunset Blvd.
(323) 660-3645
www.goodmicrobrew.com
A former minimall coffee shop has slowly transformed into an alehouse with hundreds of beers and a menu featuring fish ‘n chips, skirt steak marinated in hemp ale, and the one-and-a-half-pound onion ring tower. Breakfast on weekends, lunch and dinner every day.

Hard Times Pizza
2664 Griffith Park Blvd.
(323) 661-5656
Mini-mall pizzeria feeds hungry John Marshall high-schoolers and everyone else in the area with reliable New York-style pizza.

The Kitchen
4348 Fountain Ave.
(323) 664-3663
thekitchen-silverlake.com
Updated comfort food in an artsy atmosphere, including buttermilk fried chicken, mac ‘n cheese and meatloaf and lighter fare like pistachio-crusted wild salmon and Silver Lake spinach salad. Open until 1 a.m. on weekends. Dinner nightly, brunch on weekends.

Koda Sushi & Sake
3719 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 663-1048
www.well.com/~eidolon/KODA/
Unusual combos join the standard sushi canon, including unagi topped with white chocolate and a roll made with tuna, avocado, mango, cucumber and macadamia nuts. Dinner only, closed Monday.

La Parrilla
3219 Sunset Blvd.
(323)661-8055
www.laparrillarestaurants.com/menu.html
Grilled parrillada dishes are a specialty including lavish combos of shrimp, carne asada, lobster tail and pork chops. Guacamole is mixed tableside.

Madame Matisse
3536 W Sunset Blvd.
(323) 662-4862
Popular, tiny café with sidewalk seating is open for breakfast and lunch with dishes like French toast with orange syrup, corn beef hash and eggs and beet and apple salad.

Michelangelo Pizzeria Ristorante
1637 Silver Lake Blvd.
www.michelangelopizzaristorante.com
Thin crust pizzas, pasta and Italian chicken dishes and a pleasant patio. Lunch and dinner, closed Sunday.

Millie’s
3524 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 664-0404
The funky neighborhood hangout is famous for the Devil’s Mess packed with eggs, sausage and cheese, and the spinach-pine nut scramble is healthy and tasty. Breakfast and lunch.

Nadpob Thai
4321 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323)666-9000
www.nadpobthai.com
Silver Lake’s most authentic Thai restaurant, with papaya salad and zingy drunken noodles. Open daily until 2 a.m.

Nicky D’s Wood-Fired Pizza
2764 Rowena Ave.
(323) 664-3333
www.nickydspizza.com
Inside a former cottage with a fireplace, Nicky D turns out New York-style pizzas made in a wood-burning oven, including garlic clam and the Lucky Greek pizza, pasta, chicken and sandwiches. Beer and wine, gelato, patio. Lunch and dinner daily.

Pazzaz Sushi
2524 Hyperion Ave.
(323) 644-0771
Reasonably-priced, friendly sushi bar with baroque creations like the Hollywood roll and Godzilla roll, traditional sushi and vegetarian sushi.

Pho Café
2841 W. Sunset Blvd.
(213) 413-0888
Brightly-lit ultra-modern Vietnamese noodle bar attracts hungry clubgoers until midnight. Beer and sake, vegetarian selections, cash only.

Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale Blvd.
(323) 662-5337
A festive crowd snacks on hearty German dishes like sausage and sauerkraut, burgers and fish and chips, with a selection of German beers and a large patio.

Rambutan Thai
2835 W. Sunset Blvd.
(213) 273-8424
www.rambutanthai.com
Updated Thai food in a date-worthy atmosphere—Thai beef salad and duck salad, grilled salmon and Thai dumplings are among the offerings. Beer, wine and soju cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily.

Rudolpho’s Restaurant
2500 Riverside Dr
(323) 669-1226
www.rudolphoslive.com
Rudolpho’s features a large bar with plasma
TVs, daily happy hour, a patio and plenty of parking, steaks, burgers, pasta and weekend brunch.

Saito’s Sushi
4339 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 663-8890
The freshest fish is found at this small, purist sushi bar run by master sushi chef Saito. Lunch and dinner, closed Monday.

Sompun Thai Restaurant
4156 Santa Monica Blvd.
(323) 661-5350
Thai food served on a charming patio with a trickling fountain, including hard-to-find dishes like kao soy curry noodles and o-lua, a fried shrimp pancake. Lunch and dinner, closed Tuesday.

Soycafe
1997 Hyperion Ave
(323) 663-7888
www.vietsoy.com
Tiny Vietnamese café has bahn mi sandwiches, noodles, homemade tofu and Vietnamese coffee. Closed Friday and Saturday.

Suriyo Thai Bistro
4114 Santa Monica Blvd.
(323)662-9052
Thai specialties include Spicy Thai Spaghetti, Suriyo fried rice with pineapple, cashews and raisins and mussels steamed with basil and white wine.

Tantra
3705 Sunset Blvd.
(323) 663-8268
Tantra updates traditional Indian dishes with a lighter touch in a sumptuous setting of romantic booths and silk hanging lamps. Shrimp coconut curry and sag paneer (spiced spinach) with either cheese or tofu are among popular dishes. Closed Monday.

Delivery Guide
American/sandwiches:
Cardone’s (Silver Lake)
Home (Los Feliz)

Chinese:
Chi Dynasty (Los Feliz)

Indian:
Agra (Silver Lake)
Electric Lotus (Los Feliz)

Italian/pizza/sandwiches:
Farfalla (Los Feliz)
Il Capriccio Pizzeria (Los Feliz)
Hard Times (Silver Lake)
Louise’s Trattoria (Los Feliz)
Michelangelo (Silver Lake)
Nicky D’s (Silver Lake)
Palermo (Los Feliz)

Japanese:
Pazazz (Silver Lake)
Miyako (Echo Park)

Thai:
Mae Ploy (Echo Park)
Nadpob (Silver Lake)
Pattaya (Los Feliz)
Rambutan (Silver Lake)
Simply Thai (Los Feliz)
Suriyo (Silver Lake)
Tubtim (Los Feliz)