50 Best American Restaurants near Highland Park

“The reviews are pretty mixed here - from horrible to fantastic. If one is realistic, you know what you get: not-so-fancy food in a not-so-fancy chain restaurant at not-so-fancy prices. My wife wanted exactly that, and she was very happy. We took a friend for a late breakfast, and he even went for the T-Bone, which was not medium as ordered, but then again, Denny's is not a steakhouse, but a diner with $20 T-Bones. Sadly, my Arnold Palmer was the worst I ever had. My hash browns and my egg were OK. Would I go again: likely. Would I make a 30+ min detour just to dine here? Absolutely not.“

“One of the best meals that I have had!“

“Visiting LA this week and had a fab time at the Clark Street Diner, excellent food😋“

“love the Quality of Food😍😍😍“

“good place and highly recommend.“

“The Great White Breakie was delicious, I loved the combination of goat cheese and sourdough. The folded eggs were also really good, especially with the bacon slices. Overall the flavors were really well balanced on this plate, and I enjoyed how you could mix & match the different ingredients to your taste. The Caesar Salad was very good, would recommend adding grilled chicken on the side. We also liked the coffee here, especially the Shaken Iced Latte!

Great food and great service too. The atmosphere is also very relaxed, perfect for brunch but I could also see this being a nice dinner place too.“

“This is a great place to enjoy continental food. I was very surprised at how authentic the Indian food I ordered tasted. I ordered the butter chicken which came with naan, rice and chapatis. Butter chicken. It tasted like professional style and was very nice looking. It even surpassed some of the Indian restaurants I have tried before.“

“The chicken and the customer service are so good, I was getting cucked by one of the employees and I made sure to thank him before I left. Will be coming back ?“

“My cousin and I came here on a Friday evening around 6:30 PM and were pleasantly surprised that we were seated right away with no reservation. The vibe was beautiful from the moment we walked in. The lighting was cute, there was a pool in the center of the space, and everyone was dressed up which added to the atmosphere without feeling too formal.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming from the start with lots of smiles and easy conversation. Our waiter was incredibly kind and genuine. The only issue was that he forgot to put in our order the first time so he had to come back and take it again. When the food came out he forgot a few things but he seemed a bit overwhelmed so maybe it was just a busy night.
The food came out very fast and it was absolutely amazing. Everything we tried was flavorful and beautifully presented. The menu had so many good options that it honestly took me a while to decide what to get because I wanted to try everything.
Overall it was a great experience. There were a few bumps in service but the overall vibe and quality of the food more than made up for it. I would definitely come back.“

“Fabulous chicken Sando!!! Absolutely delicious. Everyone is ALWAYS SO FRIENDLY. I try and go as often as I can. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰“

“Was super happy with our dinner at Hippo. Every dish was delicious. The brussel sprouts and cauliflower starters had excellent flavors. All the pastas we tried had incredible depth of flavor without being overly heavy or greasy. The hippo rolls and table focaccia were excellent and the chicken thighs were to die for. Only thing that was lackluster was the passion fruit gelato. Fun vibe, lots of seating, and great service!“

“After our Altadena house burned down, we relocated to Barker Block and absolutely love being so close to Manuela. We used to have a fire table like yours, so dining here always carries a sense of home. Last night we brought friends, and they said, ‘This makes it hard to go out to eat in Monrovia—our restaurants cut corners with cheap ingredients and fast turnover.’ What your chefs create is the opposite: dishes with not just incredible flavor but extraordinary texture and detail. Their expertise is off the charts, and I highly recommend.“

“The asparagus fries. Crispy & not greasy. You can appreciate the asparagus flavor. We split the Thai spicy salad. It was spicy, but the Thai basil & the peanut dressing were the stars. It didn't need the chicken. The best was the ribeye melt. The meat was cooked perfectly.The sourdough was crusted with parmesan. With a side of horseradish that was perfectly paired for this sandwich.“

“Magnífico lugar para comer!! Excelente servicio Jessica, Jessenia y todos los que trabajan son grandiosos.“

“Got the Large Firebird, $16.43 after taxes and before tip. Bread was solid, with a giant bed of lettuce and a healthy portion of meat and cheese.

Definitely enough food to share between two people. Seating was plentiful at 1:30 PM on a Thursday.“

“Terrific restaurant. Great food in an inviting atmosphere. Exceptional pancakes and coffee. The service was notable for a diner. The seating was comfortable, and the replicas of famous paintings was cool. It is worth mentioning again that the pancakes are head and shoulders above any other that I've tried. I would go out of my way to return to Russell's.“

“Great fresh food, amazing service!!!“

“took a date there on a weeknight they let me get to my table early to put flowers on the table for m date. the food was great and the drinks were perfect would recommend this place“

“This is my second time here and always met with amazing customer service. Bartender Jesus, and servers Maegan and Nicole are amazing, friendly, and accommodating. I enjoy that it is a team approach to make the customer experience pleasant. Hostess was friendly as well. The food is amazing, especially the fried chicken and shrimp tacos, have a lot of flavor. Due to great staff, ambience, and view, would highly recommend. Thank you all for always making my experience lovely.“

“Curbside pickup for me & my daughter“

“Breakfast goals achieved! Generous portions, delicious homemade biscuits, and an omelette that could serve two. Friendly staff made it even better. My favorite meal done right 💕☕“

“@holysaintsbistro is a gem in the wall. The quality of food coming out of their cozy, small kitchen is superb. Kudos to the chefs behind the line. I had the duck breast and lamb steak, and both were spectacular. The sauce the lamb was served with gave it just the slightest edge over the duck.

The only item that did not impress was the yellowfin tuna appetizer. It was smothered in seasoning that diminished any flavor of the fish and completely overpowered it.

Besides that, my dinner was exquisite.“

“Such Wonderful atmosphere, food and coffee! 💖🎉🥳 They also have a super sweet display of gourmet treats!!! 🤩“

“Love it, first time taking my wife. First time for me in five years; food was amazing! Love the patio seating, it was a perfect night. Despite the concert at the Rose Bowl, service was on point. Clifton was great, attentive, friendly and very knowledgeable. My steak was cooked to perfection; both sauces rock but my favorite was the peppercorn. We will be back“

“I really want to give it five stars and I may come again in the future. The food is great, to be honest, the pork shoulder and mushroom rice is enough.“

“Great Ceasar salad and pork chop“

“Excellent food and drink menu. Great service and ambience. We sat on the patio and had a gorgeous view of the LA river.

The cocktails, burger, and dessert menu were particularly great, I loved the wine selections as well. We definitely plan on returning ASAP.“

“Amazing, always come here before the Kings games!“

“I ate here late on a Friday night, and the food was incredible! I got the Banger with tater tots, and everything was delicious. The tots are seasoned and come with a green chile sauce and ketchup. The sandwich was hot, cheesy, and so flavorful. I loved the crispy shallots! There are only 4 seats inside, so there might not be seating if you go at a busy time. The employees were all friendly and the overall atmosphere was bright and fun. This place is a gem!“

“Why is a quality turkey sandwich so hard to find in LA? ghost sando, gjusta, ggiata never hit the spot.

Yet, everything about The Broadway is perfect. Banh mi like baguette bread, thinly cut turkey, and a sauce/seasoning combo that is actually perfect. Salty creamy with the best balance of veggies.

The only cold cut I’ll ever want and need.“

“Nice location for an large event. www.Instagram.com/MG4Synergy/“

“Salad was tasty . I’ll be back to try burgers they looked amazing .“

“Cool place and so retro“

“I recommend Botanica to everyone. They use fresh hand picked ingredients and the food is delicous! Their cocktails and desserts are so yum. I picked up some chile oil and pickled local veggies for gifts for my friends! Chef Zarah and the staff are best. Will definitely be returning soon.“

“My favorite breakfast place when we visit DTLA. The atmosphere is excellent and it’s next to my favorite bar.“

“I've been there once and it was fine last time. The cocktails were quick and the atmosphere was good. Overall, it was pretty good“

“The restaurant is elegantly decorated and has a comfortable atmosphere“

“Best food in town and sports merchandise“

“Always an amazing time here. Been coming to this location for years now. Service is second to none and food is delicious.“

“The food is always exquisitely delicious and Dave and Rick and Francisco, Carlos, Rueben and CLyde always make you feel welcome.“

“I’ve been 3 times in the past 3 weeks. Service and food is fantastic! Highly recommend Smitty’s Grill.“

“Great food and service. Loved the the rooftop dining!“

“The food is amazing. I highly recommend this bistro.“

“I like to dine solo and I know some places generally don’t vibe with that, so I keep a little of that in mind when I go somewhere new. I tried Linden last night because I’ve been craving some high-quality food that reminds me of home in the Bronx.

Let’s start with the good stuff. The food was crazy delicious. If I could buy the Sunset Salad prepackaged and eat it daily, I would! It had different textures, a little sweetness, some tartness, and the creamy flavor of the goat cheese that just made it impossible to leave anything left in the bowl. For my main, I had the Lobster Frites. It was good, but idk if it was $88 good. Plus I asked for something to go with the fries and they charged me an extra $4 for that. I was surprised by that because any sort of frites just normally with a sauce. They also didn’t have proper utensils for the lobster, which was not awesome. I made the best of it I could, but I feel like they should have been better prepared. My dessert was the bread pudding and it was special. I was doing my happy food dance most of the night despite the hiccups.

My server was okay, but it did seem like she didn’t really want to deal with me as a solo diner. I never even heard the specials and all of my drinks were empty by the time my dessert came out. She never once asked if I wanted anything more to drink. I dropped $200 by myself and it probably would’ve been more if I had been treated as kindly as any other groups there.

Overall, I’d recommend Linden, even if my service experience wasn’t the best. Maybe just go with someone else, so they treat you better.“

“Great food Great place Definitely will return“

“BEST sandwich in LA hands down (I get the broadway), we have them at least once a week because we live close. Excellent customer service always. Not just great sandys but also fantasticly fresh shrimp salad and pasta's great too. They also have a unique selection of natural wine and beer. We love heights <3“

“It's rare when every plate you order is great but from the appetizer to salad to entree to cocktail to dessert --everything was delicious. The biscuits and ham were fantastic. The wedge salad had great flavor contrasts. I had the stroganoff which was fantastic, highly recommend it. My lady had the flat iron steak which was generous and had an excellent char. I had the rum drink where the surfer's go, and it was hard not to order another one!
If you're in Eagle Rock I definitely recommend dinner and drinks at Little Beast.“

“Hollywood's Best & Most Consistent Food & Drinks by far!“

“It was wonderful! Historic surroundings (ask about it). The staff provided assistance with the menu and offered valuable suggestions. The service was great and pizza was quickly delivered without compromise. Created with quality ingredients and crust with a nice chew. I highly recommend this one.“

“I started dining at Twohey’s in 1977. Today’s visit was nostalgic. I had a wonderful eggs Benedict breakfast. While I didn’t order the hot fudge sundae this time, I will next time for sure. And there will be a next time for sure“