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The 13 Best DineLA Lunch Deals, Winter 2018

The best affordable lunch deals for the semi-annual restaurant week

by Crystal Coser
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DineLA is back again folks. That's right, from Friday, January 12 to Friday, January 26, restaurants around town are putting together prix-fixe lunch menus for either $15, $20, or $25.

These spectacular meal deals targeted towards the leisurely lunching set include everything from build-your-own Cajun adventures to seafood feasts down in Manhattan Beach. Whether looking for Downtown power lunching hot spots or sushi specialists in the Valley, here are thirteen of the best dineLA lunch deals, presented from west to east.

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HiHo Cheeseburger

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There’s no better time to try LA’s hottest new burger than dineLA, where the double cheeseburger is served as a complete meal. That means hand-cut fries, a side salad, and pie or a shake are all included in the $15 special.

1320 2nd St B, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 469-7250
(310) 469-7250
Cheeseburger at HiHo
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Dojo Sushi

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Sherman Oaks’ neighborhood gem Dojo Sushi is offering a $15 lunchtime steal for raw fish lovers. Select 6 pieces of nigiri sushi or sashimi, a cut roll, and a hand roll all for $15. Even better? The deal also includes miso soup and a small hot sake for an afternoon zinger.

14423 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 849-5376
(818) 849-5376
Sushi from Dojo Sushi
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Little Fatty

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Chinese and Taiwanese cravings are appropriately satisfied at Westside restaurant Little Fatty. Begin with a starter such as egg rolls or chili wontons before the main event with options that include XO fatty noodles or walnut shrimp for only $15.

3809 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 574-7610
(310) 574-7610
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Fishing With Dynamite

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Manhattan Beach seafood staple Fishing with Dynamite has an expansive three-course, $25 lunch menu with all the hits. Yup, even a mini raw bar platter and a play on the restaurant’s legendary key lime pie are involved.

1148 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 893-6299
(310) 893-6299
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Heritage Fine Wines

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A $15 lunch is nearly unheard of in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Not to mention a three-course deal that includes a croque monsieur made with bread imported from Paris’ most famed bakery, Poilane, but such is the case at quaint Beverly Hills wine bar Heritage Fine Wines. And yes, you’re going to want to add a glass of wine with that.

467 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 888-8042
(310) 888-8042
Heritage Fine Wines
Heritage Fine Wines
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Ragin Cajun Cafe

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It’s a pick-your-own adventure situation at Redondo Beach’s Ragin Cajun Cafe, where diners can select two items from the eight-item menu for $15. That means one can opt for rum punch and “gumbolaya,” or go for two entrees like the catfish po’boy and “N’awlins” hot chicken sandwich.

525 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 540-7403
(310) 540-7403
Gumbolaya and po’boy from Rajin Cajun
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A.O.C.

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Suzanne Goin's $25 two-course lunch begins with a selection of cheese and charcuterie or her iconic Spanish fried chicken. The main entrees here include a vegetarian spread of roasted vegetables and spreads, albacore salad with lemongrass sambal, or roasted turkey focaccia. Be sure to tack on the $6 dessert.

8700 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 859-9859
(310) 859-9859
Spanish fried chicken at A.O.C.
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Kali

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The only way a meal of black barley risotto, uni pasta, and meringue gelato could get any better is knowing that the decadent lunchtime meal from fine dining gem Kali only sets diners back 25 bucks.

5722 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 871-4160
(323) 871-4160
Kali Restaurant
Kali
Wonho Frank Lee

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barcito

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The Downtown office working crowd will do well at the Argentinian-leaning barcito, where a salad or sandwich, side, and non-alcoholic beverage will go for only 15 dollars.

403 W 12th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 415-1821
(213) 415-1821
barcito
Wonho Frank Lee

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Nick & Stef's Steakhouse

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Downtown power lunch hotspot Nick & Stef’s is offering the full steakhouse experience for only $25. That means a starter soup or salad, plus entree options that includes a hangar steak with a choice of classic sides.

330 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 680-0330
(213) 680-0330
Nick & Stef’s
Nick & Stef’s

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Baldoria

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Easygoing Little Tokyo wine bar Baldoria has a friendly mid-day deal, with a starter salad, choice of a signature pizza, and dessert, all for just $15.

243 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 947-3329
(213) 947-3329
Baldoria Starts Bottling Cocktails This Friday in Little Tokyo
Baldoria
Wonho Frank Lee

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Lost at Sea

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It’s a salad and sandwich duo for lunch at Lost at Sea, where Pasadena locals can enjoy a meal that looks like a chopped Caesar salad and an Albacore tuna melt with iced tea to wash it down for $15.

57 Holly Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 385-7644
(626) 385-7644
Lost at Sea
Farley Elliott

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Sesame Grill

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Head out to Arcadia for a luxurious, seafood-centric three-course lunch, that could include Yellowfin tuna tartare, grilled colossal prawns with jasmine rice, and banana cream cake, all for $20.

308 Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-0880
(626) 821-0880
Prawns at Sesame Grill
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HiHo Cheeseburger

1320 2nd St B, Santa Monica, CA 90401

There’s no better time to try LA’s hottest new burger than dineLA, where the double cheeseburger is served as a complete meal. That means hand-cut fries, a side salad, and pie or a shake are all included in the $15 special.

1320 2nd St B, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 469-7250
(310) 469-7250
Cheeseburger at HiHo
Matthew Kang

Dojo Sushi

14423 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Sherman Oaks’ neighborhood gem Dojo Sushi is offering a $15 lunchtime steal for raw fish lovers. Select 6 pieces of nigiri sushi or sashimi, a cut roll, and a hand roll all for $15. Even better? The deal also includes miso soup and a small hot sake for an afternoon zinger.

14423 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 849-5376
(818) 849-5376
Sushi from Dojo Sushi
Yelp

Little Fatty

3809 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Chinese and Taiwanese cravings are appropriately satisfied at Westside restaurant Little Fatty. Begin with a starter such as egg rolls or chili wontons before the main event with options that include XO fatty noodles or walnut shrimp for only $15.

3809 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 574-7610
(310) 574-7610
Spread at Little Fatty
Little Fatty

Fishing With Dynamite

1148 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Manhattan Beach seafood staple Fishing with Dynamite has an expansive three-course, $25 lunch menu with all the hits. Yup, even a mini raw bar platter and a play on the restaurant’s legendary key lime pie are involved.

1148 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 893-6299
(310) 893-6299
Fishing with Dynamite
Fishing with Dynamite

Heritage Fine Wines

467 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

A $15 lunch is nearly unheard of in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Not to mention a three-course deal that includes a croque monsieur made with bread imported from Paris’ most famed bakery, Poilane, but such is the case at quaint Beverly Hills wine bar Heritage Fine Wines. And yes, you’re going to want to add a glass of wine with that.

467 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 888-8042
(310) 888-8042
Heritage Fine Wines
Heritage Fine Wines
Heritage Fine Wines

Ragin Cajun Cafe

525 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

It’s a pick-your-own adventure situation at Redondo Beach’s Ragin Cajun Cafe, where diners can select two items from the eight-item menu for $15. That means one can opt for rum punch and “gumbolaya,” or go for two entrees like the catfish po’boy and “N’awlins” hot chicken sandwich.

525 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 540-7403
(310) 540-7403
Gumbolaya and po’boy from Rajin Cajun
Yelp

A.O.C.

8700 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Suzanne Goin's $25 two-course lunch begins with a selection of cheese and charcuterie or her iconic Spanish fried chicken. The main entrees here include a vegetarian spread of roasted vegetables and spreads, albacore salad with lemongrass sambal, or roasted turkey focaccia. Be sure to tack on the $6 dessert.

8700 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 859-9859
(310) 859-9859
Spanish fried chicken at A.O.C.
Yelp

Kali

5722 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

The only way a meal of black barley risotto, uni pasta, and meringue gelato could get any better is knowing that the decadent lunchtime meal from fine dining gem Kali only sets diners back 25 bucks.

5722 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 871-4160
(323) 871-4160
Kali Restaurant
Kali
Wonho Frank Lee

barcito

403 W 12th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

The Downtown office working crowd will do well at the Argentinian-leaning barcito, where a salad or sandwich, side, and non-alcoholic beverage will go for only 15 dollars.

403 W 12th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 415-1821
(213) 415-1821
barcito
Wonho Frank Lee

Nick & Stef's Steakhouse

330 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Downtown power lunch hotspot Nick & Stef’s is offering the full steakhouse experience for only $25. That means a starter soup or salad, plus entree options that includes a hangar steak with a choice of classic sides.

330 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 680-0330
(213) 680-0330
Nick & Stef’s
Nick & Stef’s

Baldoria

243 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Easygoing Little Tokyo wine bar Baldoria has a friendly mid-day deal, with a starter salad, choice of a signature pizza, and dessert, all for just $15.

243 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 947-3329
(213) 947-3329
Baldoria Starts Bottling Cocktails This Friday in Little Tokyo
Baldoria
Wonho Frank Lee

Lost at Sea

57 Holly Street, Pasadena, CA 91103

It’s a salad and sandwich duo for lunch at Lost at Sea, where Pasadena locals can enjoy a meal that looks like a chopped Caesar salad and an Albacore tuna melt with iced tea to wash it down for $15.

57 Holly Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 385-7644
(626) 385-7644
Lost at Sea
Farley Elliott

Sesame Grill

308 Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006

Head out to Arcadia for a luxurious, seafood-centric three-course lunch, that could include Yellowfin tuna tartare, grilled colossal prawns with jasmine rice, and banana cream cake, all for $20.

308 Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-0880
(626) 821-0880
Prawns at Sesame Grill
Yelp

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