The best upscale New American in LA

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

Restaurants

On 2 lists

Baby Bistro

American·Chinatown·$$$$
Seen inLResy
On 2 lists

Dunsmoor

American·Glassell Park·$$$$
Seen inTLA Times
On 2 lists

Gjelina

American·Venice·$$$$
Seen inTLA Times
On 2 lists

Le Great Outdoor

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inTResy
On 1 list

Cafe Triste

Wine bar·Chinatown·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Cara

Californian·Los Feliz·$$$$
Seen inResy
On 1 list

Chez Jay

American/Steakhouse·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inResy
On 1 list

Farmshop

Californian·Brentwood·$$$$
Seen inOpenTable
On 1 list

Great White

Californian·Studio City·$$$$
Seen inResy
On 1 list

HMS Bounty

American/classic·Koreatown·$$$$
Seen in2
On 1 list

Kismet

Californian·Los Feliz·$$$$
Seen inLA Times
On 1 list

Lingua Franca

Californian·Eastside·$$$$
Seen inLA Times
On 1 list

Musso & Frank Grill

American/classic·Hollywood·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Papille Gustative

Californian·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inResy
On 1 list

Pawn Shop Los Angeles

Sports bar/American·Hollywood·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Running Goose

Central American·Hollywood·$$$$
Seen inYelp
On 1 list

Rustic Canyon

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Sam's Place

Wine Bar·Highland Park·$$$$
Seen inL
On 1 list

Tar & Roses

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Tev's & Family Kitchen

Soul food·South LA·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

The Aviator

American·Melrose·$$$$
Seen inResy
On 1 list

The Benjamin

American·Hollywood·$$$$
Seen inL
On 1 list

The Dresden

American/Lounge·Los Feliz·$$$$
Seen inResy

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.