Kelly Dobkin

Kelly Dobkin

Los Angeles Contributor

Kelly is a James Beard Award-winning food writer, editor, and forever New Yorker in L.A. who has worked in restaurants, contributed to publications such as Bon Appétit, Grub Street, Los Angeles Times, Resy, and Michelin, and is a former editor at Thrillist, Zagat, and Eater New York. She is originally from Michigan but has no comment on the proliferation of Detroit-style pizza.

Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    Los Feliz, Los Angeles
  • First Resy ever made
    Lilia in New York in 2016 (still thinking about that soft serve).
  • Restaurant you’ve been to the most
    Budonoki in Silver Lake.
  • Favorite food movie
    “Jiro Dreams of Sushi.”
  • Best high-low pairing
    Oysters, caviar, and beer.
  • Favorite food city
    Paris, duh.

Kelly’s Featured Stories

Guides

How to Spend a Perfect 72 Hours Eating Your Way Through L.A. in 2025

Resy Features

The Mexico City to Los Angeles Restaurant Pipeline Has Never Been Stronger

The Classics

The History of Omakase in Los Angeles, As Told Through 10 Restaurants

One Great Dish

How Found Oyster’s Sicilian Crudo Became an Instant Classic

Recent Posts


The Hit ListLas Vegas

The Resy Hit List: Where in Las Vegas You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Resy Hit List is your essential resource for Las Vegas dining: a regularly-updated guide to restaurants that you won’t want to miss.

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New on ResyLos Angeles

New On Resy: Los Angeles’ Newest Restaurant Openings

All the intel you need on the latest — and greatest — restaurant and bar openings in Los Angeles, now bookable on Resy.

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The RundownLos Angeles

San Damian Brings Baja California Vibes and Mexican-Inspired Mariscos to Venice

Everything you need to know about the latest from Enrique Olvera’s Casamata group, in the former ATLA space.

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The RundownLos Angeles

Everything You Need to Know About Sushi Nakazawa’s Long-Awaited L.A. Debut

The restaurant, from the protege of Jiro Ono, offers one of the most impressive new omakases in town.

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GuidesLos Angeles

The Resy Guide to Summer Fridays in Los Angeles

Whether you’re interested in a long lunch, happy hour, or some golden-hour selfies, we’ve got you covered when it comes to Summer Friday plans.

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GuidesLos Angeles

Where to Eat Near Hollywood Bowl or the Greek Theatre

Our restaurant guide to pre- and post-show eats at two iconic L.A. summer concert institutions.

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GuidesLos Angeles

How to Spend a Perfect 72 Hours Eating Your Way Through L.A.

Clocking in at just over 500 square miles, a city as sprawling and diverse as Los Angeles can hardly be…

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GuidesLos Angeles

Where To Eat Near Dodger Stadium

15 great food and drink options near the iconic baseball stadium, in Echo Park, Silver Lake, Downtown, and beyond.

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New on ResyLos Angeles

New On Resy: Los Angeles’ Newest Restaurant Openings

Consider this your go-to resource for all things New On Resy. Whether it’s hot new openings, or local favorites new to Resy, we…

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The RundownLos Angeles

Bar di Bello Brings Giant Negronis and Mid-Century Italian Glamour to Silver Lake

The new restaurant from the team behind Gigi’s and Wexler’s Deli is one of the sexiest places to open in the neighborhood in years.

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