Los Angeles stays hungry for what’s next, and the latest wave delivers. From sunset rooftops to wood-fired California-Italian and glitzy tasting bars, there is a bevy of new restaurant openings. Consider this your edible itinerary: a little glam, a little cozy, and a lot of “we should come back here.” Book where you can, stroll in where you must, and let the city set the table.
Diner Antonette
Location: 1213 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Bob Lynn revives a classic diner address with a heartfelt tribute to his mother and an on-site wine and gifts nook. Jordan Lynn’s seasonal menu lets peak produce sing—think poached baby artichokes, peach-ricotta pairings, and salmon over braised Tuscan kale.
Kassi Venice Beach
Location: 1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice, CA 90291
Hotel Erwin’s rooftop now channels Aegean breezes with mezze, skewers, and postcard ocean views. That’s what you’ll find at one of the hotel’s latest restaurant openings, Kassi Venice Beach. Snack on zucchini chips and crispy saganaki, then share lamb meatball, red-chermoula beef, or harissa-honey chicken skewers with za’atar-dusted flatbread.
Beethoven Market
Location: 12904 Palms Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Once a neighborhood grocery, now a Mar Vista magnet for California-meets-Italian cooking. Expect blistered, buoyant pizzas and wood-kissed proteins. You can also enjoy cocktails like the Vesper Dream to pair with goat cheese zucchini blossoms at one of Mar Vista’s buzziest restaurant openings.
88 Club
Location: 9737 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Mei Lin returns to fine dining with playful precision—prawn toast pops with sweet-and-sour and hot-mustard swagger. As Beverly Hills sees more restaurant openings, 88 Club tops the trend list. Dishes nod to Dearborn, Hong Kong, and Vancouver, all inside an emerald Art Deco fantasy with checkerboard floors.
Mensho Tokyo
Location: 9516 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
The ramen juggernaut brings its cult-favorite bowls to Culver City, lines and all. Creamy chicken broth, thick mochi-like noodles, and tender duck toppings make waiting a perfectly reasonable hobby.
Lucia
Location: 351 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Sam Jordan teams with chef Adrian Forte at one of Fairfax Avenue’s latest restaurant openings for an upscale Afro-Caribbean journey. Bite into wagyu-filled Jamaican patties, plant-powered lychee “ceviche,” Trini Mac Pie, and fried chicken that lands with festival-day joy.
Cento Raw Bar
Location: 4919 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
From the Cento team comes a luminous, cave-like raw bar built for seafood and bubbles. Tower into oysters, uni, and scallops; twirl cold squid-ink noodles; and budget time—weekend waits are part of the ritual.
Bar Benjamin
Location: 7174 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Upstairs from the Benjamin, this travel-inspired hideaway riffs on global cocktail culture. Sip a miso-tinged Manhattan or tom kha–kissed “Tommy Boy,” with bites like beef tartare and deviled eggs for elegant snacking.
Bar 109
Location: 649 N Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
The front room preview to Corridor 109 pairs refined cocktails with luxe bar snacks. Try the softly saline Marine Layer martini and share U-10 shrimp cocktail, smoked-salmon dip, or a golden fried fish sandwich.
Inca Kingdom Cafe
Location: 672 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Conejo Valley gets cozy Peruvian comfort for one of its new restaurant openings. Indulge in lomo saltado, arroz con pollo, and Andean specialties. Post-meal, browse the adjoining Little Sedona Market for crystals, gifts, and pantry treasures.
Le Macaron French Pastries
Location: 205 N Moorpark Rd E, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
A boutique slice of France with over 20 macaron flavors—from pistachio to lavender-white chocolate—plus gelato and European-style coffee. It’s your new spot for celebratory treats or chic everyday indulgence.
Red O
Location: 120 Promenade Way Suite C, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Now open in Westlake Village, Red O channels Tulum ease with polished, modern Mexican plates. Expect tropical-meets-refined design, live music, and special events that make dinner feel like a getaway.