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10 Restaurants to Grab a Bite Near the Los Angeles Convention Center

It’s easy to eat well within walking distance of LA’s central meeting hall

by Cathy Chaplin and Eater Staff
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Whether for work or pleasure, being holed up inside the Los Angeles Convention Center all day can be tough for just about anyone. So when the all-day meeting or the week-long conference finally comes to an end, it’s high time to take in some local color and flavor. Here now are the 10 best places to grab a bite to eat within walking distance of Los Angeles’ central meeting hall.

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Chef Ray Garcia shows his award-winning chops at this bright, modernist love letter to Mexican cooking. Come for the tortillas, stay for the otherworldly carnitas, transcendent chicharrón, and impressive mezcal list.

1050 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 749-1460
(213) 749-1460

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The Original Pantry Cafe

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The Original Pantry Cafe is equal parts 24-hour coffee shop, old-school diner, and cultural institution. Big pancakes, crispy bacon, and eggs are available around the clock at this slice of LA history. Just be sure to bring cash.

877 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 972-9279
(213) 972-9279

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Taste one of the city’s very best fried chicken sandwiches at Birdies, a minuscule restaurant that is practically a take-out-only operation. The crispy batter sheathing the large hunks of chicken breast is worthy of a detour.

314 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 536-5714
(213) 536-5714

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WP24 by Wolfgang Puck

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Located on the 24th floor of the Ritz-Carlton hotel, WP24 dishes out gourmet Chinese food along with stellar views of the Los Angeles skyline. The Peking duck, taut-skinned and served with buns, is the dish to get.

The Ritz-Carlton, 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 743-8824
(213) 743-8824

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This sleek, wood-adorned dining room with checkered floors has been serving hungry and hip South Park residents with top-of-the-line bar snacks, alongside a robust cocktail and wine list.

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

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The Palm Los Angeles

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Downtown’s branch of the classic Manhattan steakhouse features the same stiff drinks, big ribeye steaks, and solid Italian food as the original, making it a staple for locals and visitors alike

1100 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-4600
(213) 763-4600

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

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It’s always a good time for a Brazilian barbecue binge. The worldwide churrasco chain serves up fatty slices of picanha and snappy linguiça (pork sausage), along with addictive pao de queijo (cheese bread).

800 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 228-4300
(213) 228-4300

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El Parian Restaurant

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Birria (goat meat) is the specialty at El Parian. Handmade tortillas, heaping plates of rice and beans, and the aforementioned gamey goat, tastes just right along with a cold Modelo.

1528 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 386-7361
(213) 386-7361

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Chef Casey Lane cooks up Basque-inspired fare inside the Hotel Figueroa for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The entire menu, full of pintxos, small plates, and larger proteins, was made for sharing. A gin and tonic to sip is an absolute must.

939 S Figueroa St Ste #300, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 660-3006
(213) 660-3006

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Prank Bar

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Head to Prank Bar for drinks indoor or out. Cocktails are priced well under $10 and pair excellently with easy-going bites like tacos, pretzels, and nachos.

1100 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 493-4786
(213) 493-4786

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1050 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Chef Ray Garcia shows his award-winning chops at this bright, modernist love letter to Mexican cooking. Come for the tortillas, stay for the otherworldly carnitas, transcendent chicharrón, and impressive mezcal list.

1050 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 749-1460
(213) 749-1460

The Original Pantry Cafe

877 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017

The Original Pantry Cafe is equal parts 24-hour coffee shop, old-school diner, and cultural institution. Big pancakes, crispy bacon, and eggs are available around the clock at this slice of LA history. Just be sure to bring cash.

877 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 972-9279
(213) 972-9279

Birdies

314 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Taste one of the city’s very best fried chicken sandwiches at Birdies, a minuscule restaurant that is practically a take-out-only operation. The crispy batter sheathing the large hunks of chicken breast is worthy of a detour.

314 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 536-5714
(213) 536-5714

WP24 by Wolfgang Puck

The Ritz-Carlton, 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Located on the 24th floor of the Ritz-Carlton hotel, WP24 dishes out gourmet Chinese food along with stellar views of the Los Angeles skyline. The Peking duck, taut-skinned and served with buns, is the dish to get.

The Ritz-Carlton, 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 743-8824
(213) 743-8824

barcito

403 W 12th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

This sleek, wood-adorned dining room with checkered floors has been serving hungry and hip South Park residents with top-of-the-line bar snacks, alongside a robust cocktail and wine list.

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

The Palm Los Angeles

1100 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Downtown’s branch of the classic Manhattan steakhouse features the same stiff drinks, big ribeye steaks, and solid Italian food as the original, making it a staple for locals and visitors alike

1100 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-4600
(213) 763-4600

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

800 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017

It’s always a good time for a Brazilian barbecue binge. The worldwide churrasco chain serves up fatty slices of picanha and snappy linguiça (pork sausage), along with addictive pao de queijo (cheese bread).

800 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 228-4300
(213) 228-4300

El Parian Restaurant

1528 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Birria (goat meat) is the specialty at El Parian. Handmade tortillas, heaping plates of rice and beans, and the aforementioned gamey goat, tastes just right along with a cold Modelo.

1528 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 386-7361
(213) 386-7361

Breva Restaurant

939 S Figueroa St Ste #300, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Chef Casey Lane cooks up Basque-inspired fare inside the Hotel Figueroa for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The entire menu, full of pintxos, small plates, and larger proteins, was made for sharing. A gin and tonic to sip is an absolute must.

939 S Figueroa St Ste #300, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 660-3006
(213) 660-3006

Prank Bar

1100 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Head to Prank Bar for drinks indoor or out. Cocktails are priced well under $10 and pair excellently with easy-going bites like tacos, pretzels, and nachos.

1100 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 493-4786
(213) 493-4786

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