DK Travel : Los Angeles : Places to eat

Sushi Roku

Classic sushi and creative new takes on Asian food keep this attractively designed place busy.
Swingers

This retro diner with its plaid booths and Andy Warhol wallpaper serves steamy chicken soup, delicious milkshakes, and bulging sandwiches until the wee hours.
Taix

This 1927 eatery serves value portions of country classics such as delicious roast chicken with bordelaise sauce. Great soups.
Taylor’s Steakhouse

Send your cholesterol count through the roof at this venerable throwback to the 1950s, with faux leather booths and yummy steaks almost the size of baseball mitts.
Tequila Jack’s

This cantina serves good Mexican food. Try the marvellous tequila straight or blended with a margarita. On Tuesdays tacos are only a dollar.
The Kettle

This upscale coffee shop serves delicious home-style cooking, including omelets and hearty French onion soup. Family-friendly and open 24 hours.
The Madison

The cathedral ceiling and decor of a 1920s bank building provide an elegant backdrop for American fare. Try the perfect prime steaks.
The Raymond

One of Pasadena’s finest restaurants, this Craftsman-style cottage has a menu of American classics.
The Reef

Great views of the Long Beach skyline coupled with delicious fresh fish and seafood. The four-course Sunset Dinner special is a steal.
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House

The pancakes and omelets are good, and the tasty French toast, burgers, and salads very popular.