The best cheap New American in LA

7 cheap ($) New American spots across LA that critics recommend and that aren't on DineLA.

Restaurants

On 2 lists

Stir Crazy

Wine Bar·Hollywood·$$$$
Seen inTResy
On 1 list

Breakfast By Salt's Cure

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inThe Infatuation
On 1 list

Cafe Esca

Wine Bar·Arts District·$$$$
Seen inLA Mag
On 1 list

Dave's Hot Chicken

American·East Hollywood·$$$$
Seen inThe Infatuation
On 1 list

Hinano Cafe

Bar Food·Venice·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Howlin' Ray's Hot Chicken

Fried Chicken·Chinatown·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Lucky Boy

American·Pasadena·$$$$
Seen inLA Times

Made by Avi Goldman

An independent guide to Los Angeles restaurants that aren't participating in DineLA. Recommendations come from published best-of lists (LA Times, The Infatuation, Time Out, Eater, LA Mag, and more). Not affiliated with DineLA or Discover Los Angeles.