8 Los Angeles Restaurants to Book This Fall
Guide · Published 18 October 2026
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Planning fall dinners in Los Angeles starts with knowing how each restaurant takes bookings. This list covers eight places across several cuisines, ranked by our method. Some take reservations through an online platform, some ask you to contact the restaurant directly, and others welcome walk-ins or recommend ordering ahead. Where an opening year is on record, the entry states it, so you can see which places are newer and which have been around for years. Each blurb sticks to listed booking details, hours, signature dishes and private dining options, so you can decide where to reserve first and how to get a table.
1. BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle
BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle serves Korean homestyle food of Hawai'i, and its signature dish is LA Meat Jun. It is at 231 East 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Hours run Tuesday to Friday 12PM-6PM and Saturday 12:30PM-3:30PM and 4PM-6PM, with Sunday and Monday closed. Pre-orders are recommended, so plan ahead before visiting.
| Cuisine | Korean homestyle food of Hawai'i |
| Signature dishes | LA Meat Jun |
| How to book | Pre-orders recommended |
- Address: 231 East 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12PM-6PM, Saturday 12:30PM-3:30PM and 4PM-6PM, closed Sunday and Monday
- Phone: (213) 418-9588 (from Google)
- Website: eatbrokenmouth.com
More about BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle
2. Holbox
Holbox is a Mexican seafood restaurant at 3655 S Grand Ave #C9, Los Angeles, CA 90007, with ceviche listed as its signature dish. It opened in 2017. Regular hours are Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday 11:30 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday 11:30 am to 10 pm, closed Monday. Reservations for the 8-course tasting menu go through Resy. Seatings are listed for Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Call (213) 986-9972 to reach the restaurant.
| Cuisine | Seafood |
| Signature dishes | Ceviche |
| How to book | Reservations through Resy for 8-Course Tasting Menu |
- Address: 3655 S Grand Ave #C9 Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Hours: Monday Closed, Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 am - 9 pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30 am - 10 pm, Sunday 11:30 am - 9 pm; Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM seatings
- Phone: (213) 986-9972
- Website: holboxla.com
3. Oleander
Oleander offers omakase, including a seventeen-course omakase with nigiri. Reservations are available exclusively through Resy. For groups, the counter can be reserved exclusively as a private booking. Its listings give two different sets of hours, one of which is daily lunch from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and dinner from 5:30 PM to 10 PM, so confirm times when you book.
| Cuisine | Omakase |
| Signature dishes | Seventeen courses omakase with nigiri |
| How to book | Reservations available exclusively through Resy |
- Address: 8430 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (from Google)
- Hours: Daily: Lunch 11:30 AM - 3 PM, Dinner 5:30 PM - 10 PM; Breakfast 6:00am – 11:00am, All-Day Dining 11:00am – 10:00pm, Late-Night Dining 10:00pm – 6:00am
- Phone: (323) 918-3410 (from Google)
- Website: thesunrosehotel.com
4. Drago Centro
Drago Centro serves Italian Sicilian cuisine at 525 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071. It opened in 2008. Signature dishes include Polipo alla siciliana, Tagliolini all'Aragosta and Ravioli di Costolette Brasate. Reservations are accepted by contacting the restaurant directly. Four private event spaces are available: The Flower Room, The Vault Room, The Glass Box and The Garden Room.
| Cuisine | Italian Sicilian |
| Signature dishes | Polipo alla siciliana |
| How to book | Contact for reservation information |
- Address: 525 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
- Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sat 5:00 – 10:00 PM; Sun Closed (from Google)
- Phone: (213) 228-8998 (from Google)
- Website: dragocentro.com
5. Perch
Perch is a French-inspired bistro at 448 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Walk-ins are welcome, and the phone number is (213) 802-1770. Dinner starts at 4:00pm Monday to Friday and 4:30pm on weekends, with weekend brunch from 10:00am to 3:30pm. Dishes include Steak Frites and Filet Mignon Au Poivre. Private VIP rooftop tables are offered for groups of 2 to 20 guests, and prix fixe menus are available.
| Cuisine | French-inspired bistro |
| Signature dishes | Ahi Tuna Tartare |
| How to book | Walk-ins welcome |
| Set menu | Prix Fixe Menus available |
- Address: 448 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
- Hours: Monday to Friday: 4:00pm-1:00am, Saturday to Sunday: 4:30pm-1:00am (Dinner); Saturday to Sunday: 10:00am-3:30pm (Brunch); Delivery & Takeout: 7 days 3pm-9pm; Lunch: Friday 11:30am-3pm; Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 10am-3:30pm; Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4pm-6pm; Dinner: Monday-Friday 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 4:30pm
- Phone: (213) 802-1770
- Website: perchla.com
6. Gott's Santa Monica
Gott's Santa Monica serves classic American roadside food. Its listed opening year is 1999. Signature dishes include a California Burger topped with fried egg, Zoe's bacon and balsamic onions, plus Ahi Poke Crispy Tacos. Groups of 24 or fewer are seated first-come, first-served. Larger groups can book a pre-paid private event with a group menu.
| Cuisine | American roadside classics |
| Signature dishes | California Burger topped with fried egg, Zoe's bacon, and balsamic onions |
| How to book | No reservations required |
- Address: 401 Wilshire Blvd Ste 140, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (from Google)
- Hours: Mon–Sun 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (from Google)
- Phone: (424) 900-6188 (from Google)
- Website: gotts.com
More about Gott's Santa Monica
7. Flavors from Afar
Flavors from Afar is a Pan-African restaurant at 5652 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles. It is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am to 10 pm. Its signature Catch of the Day is a whole fish served with South African chakalaka, fava bean sauce and lime caviar. The space is available for private or corporate events, and the phone number is 562-521-8818.
| Cuisine | Pan-African |
| Signature dishes | Catch of the Day - whole fish of the day with South African chakalaka, fava bean sauce, and lime caviar |
- Address: 5652 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles
- Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am to 10 pm
- Phone: 562-521-8818
- Website: flavorsfromafar.co
8. Tierra Caliente Mexican Cuisine
Tierra Caliente Mexican Cuisine serves Mexican cuisine, and its listed address is Pasadena. It started in 2012 as a catering truck. Signature dishes include Carne en su Jugo, a carne asada and shrimp combination, and Molcajete. Listed hours are 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
| Cuisine | Mexican |
| Signature dishes | Carne en su Jugo |
- Address: Pasadena
- Hours: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm (listed for today; other days may vary)
- Phone: (626) 529-3033 (from Google)
- Website: tierracalientepasadena.com
More about Tierra Caliente Mexican Cuisine
Frequently asked questions
How do I book the tasting menu at Holbox?
Reservations for Holbox's 8-course tasting menu are made through Resy.
Which restaurants on this list take walk-ins?
Perch states that walk-ins are welcome. Gott's Santa Monica seats groups of 24 or fewer first-come, first-served.
Can I book a private space for a group?
Drago Centro lists four private event spaces. At Oleander, the counter can be reserved exclusively for groups.
Do I need to plan ahead for BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle?
Pre-orders are recommended at BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle. It is closed Sunday and Monday.
How we chose these businesses
We ranked every business in our restaurants listings that publishes the relevant details on its own website. The ranking combines the business's Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews it has, how many of the facts this guide needs the business publishes, and how recently we checked them. Every price and detail listed here comes from the business's own website. We don't review or rate businesses ourselves, and no business paid to be included. Prices and menus change, so confirm with the business before you go or book. How we rank · Report a correction
Facts last checked against each business's website on 15 October 2026.