Los Angeles’ Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy

Head past the DJ booth in Abbot Kinney’s buzzy listening bar, Only The Wild Ones, to find this speakeasy-style, wine-focused haunt. Much like the space itself (run by Leena Culhane of Crudo e Nudo), the wine-focused bar showcases the talent of female producers and women-led projects in both their bottle list and small-bites menus. It feels less like your typical speakeasy and more like a breezy, indoor-outdoor living room.

This modern Chinese tea lounge features bare brick walls, warm light, and a menu of bold, plant-based Chinese flavors and serious tea game. Think king oyster mushroom bao with hoisin-bordelaise, sweet-and-sour mushrooms crisped just right, and chewy Taiwan noodles in umami-rich broth. Pair it with Yoshan tea or a pét-nat.

The magic lives in the surprising twists at this Silver Lake spot: Taro-based laing becomes a creamy dip for housemade focaccia, kare kare is luxurious with crab fat and macadamia, and crab-stuffed tortang talong (eggplant omelette) dazzles with calamansi aioli. Add a soundtrack of live music, and you’re sure to be hooked.

Inspired by Himalayan villages and guided by a reverence for nature, the tasting menus — plant-based, poetic — unfold like a well-told story. Things like eggplant with aji verde sauce, earthy grilled mushrooms with rosemary shoyu butter, and fragrant teas are soulful and delicious.

Much like its sibling in Sherman Oaks, this sleek and modern steakhouse features big cuts of beef, shellfish towers, all the requisite sides, and perfectly chilled cocktails. From the Caesar salad to the butter cake, it’s spot on from beginning to end.

Sri Lankan tradition meets SoCal flair in this modern space filled with soft light, wood accents, and greenery. Classics like kottu roti and banana leaf-wrapped lamprais (a perfect rice dish) share the menu with inventive takes on things like string hopper pilau. Grab a seat at the chef’s counter for exclusive dishes and next-level flavor combinations.

Lots of white leather, huge booths, and dramatic purple lighting are all hallmarks of this growing chain. Known for perfectly grilled steaks, chilled shellfish towers, great cocktails, and a party vibe, the Valley location (and Westwood, too) delivers.

This hideaway behind Mother Wolf is unmistakably chef Evan Funke’s, pairing Roman street food with artful drinks. Think carbonara-stuffed frittatina, cacio e pepe arancini, and wood-fired pizzas folded like pockets and topped with oxtail meatballs or smoked salmon. Cocktails are bright, bold, and built for late nights and long conversations.

Read more about Bar Avoja here. 

Like the original in Seoul, this ganjang gejang specialist features the sweet, juicy female blue crabs marinated in soy sauce or spices, best served spooned over hot rice with banchan on the side. Complete the soy-marinated experience with add-on abalone or shrimp, plus a yuzu sool highball to cool things down.

Just steps from Veterans Park and the ocean, you’ll find a full bar, cozy lighting, and an airy patio that’s ideal for game day or date night. Don’t miss the impeccable meatballs, cacio e pepe, and next-level tiramisu. Brunch on weekends, happy hour on weekdays — it hits all the right neighborhood notes.

If you’re a fan of The Benjamin Hollywood’s buzzy energy, glowing Art Déco space, and brasserie-inspired menus, you’ll love this upstairs extension. The bar expands on the signature cocktail menu from its downstairs counterpart with complex, creative drinks from experts Jason Lee (of N/Soto and baroo) and Chad Austin (of Bootlegger Tiki). The duo pulls from global flavors in cocktails like the Fesenjoon, inspired by a Persian walnut-and-pomegranate stew, or the Bad Bunny, a carrot-hazelnut-aquavit milk punch.

If the excellent margaritas feel familiar, that’s because this Valley offshoot is backed by the same award-winning team as Los Feliz’s Mírate. Like its predecessor, the cocktails showcase Mexican spirits and dishes are market-driven takes on staples (aguachiles, tacos, and branzino asado), but here, the team goes all-in on margaritas with an entire menu of variations, including a blended version with fresh avocado, and the Dirty Shirley margarita with a “sprite” cordial and pomegranate liqueur.

Read more about Daisy here. 

From morning coffee drinks (try the koji caramel latte) to afternoon bento boxes filled with grilled arctic char and seasonal greens, the big draw to this Virgil Village spot is its thoughtful Japanese-Californian menu and comfortable community-minded space. At night, the menu expands with a grass-fed beef burger with Comté and pickle aïoli, hand rolls, and fried chicken with a little kick of spice.

Destined to become a neighborhood staple, this modern Cal-Ital spot breathes new life into a storied space. Inside and out, it’s a great hang for handmade pizzas and pastas, snacks like focaccia with whipped ricotta, and crispy rice balls stuffed with cheese, or larger dishes that center a meal (think whole snapper or pork collar). Don’t skip the drinks — cocktails come alive with unique twists on classics.

Because it’s a neighborhood cantina from a family of restaurants backed by chef Jackson Kalb (Jame Enoteca, Ospi, Jemma). And they’re not holding back on flavor here: from fresh guacamole topped with corn or black garlic chile crunch, to a pastor-like pork shank with pineapple glaze, with plenty of tacos, taquitos, queso, and margaritas in between.

This stylish Italian spot is a multi-tool of a restaurant, ready to welcome whatever occasion you are seeking. The fantastic pizzas, raw bar-fueled small plates, and generous dishes like barbecue Maine lobster are always comforting, plus beverages cover creative cocktails, wines, and zero-proof options, and there’s enough space for families. Chef Zach Pollack’s breezy California-centric spot even has a parking lot, too.

Chef Miles Thompson is never one to shy away from creative, contemporary, ingredient-driven cuisine, whether it’s at an iconic Westside restaurant or one of his roving pop-ups. At this Victor Heights brick-and-mortar, the tiny, cottage-like space is intimate and rustic with modern vibes — just the place for the ever-evolving seasonal menu and well-curated wines to match.

Read more about Baby Bistro here. 

Chef Mei Lin has a knack for turning classic dishes from her upbringing into something revelatory. You’ll find it at her swanky Beverly Hills spot in every bite of char siu pork, glistening nam yu-roasted chicken, and sesame prawn toast. It’s all familiar, yet nothing like you’ve had before. The space is gorgeous and full of good-luck symbolism, from tiger paintings to jade-colored walls.

Read more about 88 Club here.