Get ready, dineLA Restaurant Week Summer 2016 is approaching with 300+ restaurants participating. Set menus with multi-course meals starting at $15 per person. dineLA Restaurant Week begins July 18th through July 31st. You’re in for a treat.
You’ll find dineLA Restaurant Week is collaborating with all the trendy casual LA food joints; along with some of the best top-notch gourmet restaurants. Since LA is so spread out, it is very difficult for restaurants to reach out to the whole So-Cal community. So thanks to dineLA, they have made it possible for all Angelenos to experience LA specialty restaurants with set price menus and an interactive online presence. dineLA Restaurant Week is a chance for all Angelenos to connect with their city and explore all of its culinary options.
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This year, dineLA is partnering up with California Avocados to showcase LA’s best chefs skills and passion for Avocados used in their own unique recipes.
dineLA deals include set price lunch menus for $15, $20, or $25 and dinner menus for $29, $29, and $49 per person.
It’s pretty ambitious and a little daunting to try all 300+ restaurants, so we are here to help. Get ready & take notes. The best deals and #foodporn photo ops are as follows:
1. Sunny Spot
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Sunny Spot is located on the border of Venice and Marina Del Rey. Sunny Spot is an adorable neighborhood joint with unique interior design. This brunch spot is one of the most popular places to go for a Sunday morning feast. You must try the Whipped Ricotta toast on dineLA’s menu.
- dineLA lunch $15 for three courses
- dineLA dinner $29 for three courses
2. Fritzi
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Located in DTLA’s Arts District, you’ll find the most incredible burger and wood-fired rotisserie chicken. You gotta try to the chicken with a Fritzi Potato Waffle on the side. Chef Neal Fraser does not disappoint.
- dineLA lunch $15 for three courses
- dineLA dinner $29 for three courses
3. Gracias Madre
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In the heart of West Hollywood, Gracias Madre is celebrating plant-based food inspired by the kitchens of Mexico. It is a Vegan’s dream come true. Everything is made with locally grown and organic ingredients. It’s a popular spot so I recommend making a reservation.
- dineLA lunch $25 for one drink, one starter, one entree, and one dessert
- dineLA dinner $39 for chips, two starters, two entrees, and one dessert
4. SUGARFISH
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dineLA is featuring 10 SUGARFISH locations in LA. SUGARFISH sushi will melt in your mouth. Their mission is to provide Japanese cuisine in its purest form. SUGARFISH always leaves me satisfied with its traditional flavor and its simplicity. Your life is definitely not complete unless you’ve tried SUGARFISH. It’s dank AF.
- dineLA lunch $20 for five different sushi
- dineLA dinner $39 for one starter, one sashimi, five sushi, & two hand rolls. YAS
5. Pizzeria Mozza
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Pizzeria Mozza takes pride in their pizza with their renowned crust. Pizzeria Mozza’s crust is chewy and crunchy all at the same time. Your options vary from Sicilian Oregano & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pizza to Fennel Sausage Pizza. It is almost better than the pizza in Italy. Normally the stuff on their menu is pretty expensive so I’d definitely take advantage of the dineLA deal.
- dineLA lunch $20 antipasti & pizza
- dineLA dinner $39 antipasti, pizza, & dessert.
6. Cafe Gratitude
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Cafe Gratitude is located in three hip Los Angeles areas: Larchmont, Venice, and Downtown. This vegan experience is as humbling as it is delicious. Cafe Gratitude is all about bringing the restaurant goer to the elements and their inner strength. All of the dishes are named starting with I AM and then filled in with a positive quality: festive, brilliant, celebrating, bountiful, sweet. This earthy atmosphere certainly translates into their food. They use only Plant based ingredients.
- dineLA lunch $20 for three courses
- dineLA dinner $29 for four courses
7. The Federal Bar
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The Federal Bar, located in NOHO Arts District with some of the best bar food in the San Fernando Valley. The Federal Bar’s menu is continuously changing and always keeping up with the current food trends. Don’t miss out on their MCO Burger, a beef patty with garlic aioli topped with an egg or their Tuna Tataki both on dineLA’s menu.
- dineLA lunch $20 for two-course meal
- dineLA dinner $29 for three-course meal
8. The Smoke House
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The Smoke House is my grandparent’s favorite steakhouse. Established in 1946, Smoke House has a special aura from a different age. The local Burbank community continues to dine at The Smoke House, determined to keep it alive. The Smoke House was the hottest place for actors, producers, and anyone in the industry back in the 60’s. Don’t miss out on their World Famous Garlic bread. You can even get it shipped to your door.
- dineLA lunch $20 for 3-course meal
- dineLA dinner $39 for 3 course meal + drink
9. The Wallace
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The Wallace is located in the heart of Culver City serving seasonally inspired dishes. It is a beautiful culmination of fine dining and fresh ingredients. At The Wallace, the flavors are as colorful as the food is. I’d go to The Wallace just for a dining experience. A must try from the dineLA set menu would have to be their Alaskan Halibut with celery root. This entree is as beautiful as it tastes. However, everything you order at The Wallace will be at the highest standard of quality.
- dineLA dinner $39 for a three-course meal.
10. The Little Next Door
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Located in West Hollywood, The Little Next Door offers an intimate French cuisine experience. From mouthwatering Braised Lamb Shank “Tajine” to Prosciutto and Local Burrata Cheese, you’ll be leaving The Little Next Door feeling fabulous. Don’t forget to pick up their delicious warm French chocolate croissants to go.
- dineLA lunch $25 for two courses
- dineLA dinner $49 for three courses
11. Sage Organic Vegan Bistro
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Sage has some the best vegan food in Los Angeles. You must go try Sage while the deal is hot. One thing you have try there, which is on the set menu for dineLA, is their cauliflower chicken wings. This will make you believe in veganism. Another must try would be the Bahn Mi Tacos. This Californian twist on the classic Vietnamese sandwich is my fantasy.
- dineLA lunch $20 for two-course meal
- dineLA dinner $29 for three-course meal
12. Sarita’s Pupuseria
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In DTLA’s Grand Central Market, you’ll find Sarita’s Pupeseria serving Salvadorian cuisine. Their menu consists of a dozen different pupusas, fried plantains, fried yuca, and stews. LA Weekly has deemed Sarita’s Pupuseria as the 10 Best Pupusas in Los Angeles. There’s nothing like a warm stuffed pupusa.
- dineLA lunch $15 two-course meal
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It’s time to Eat Fabulous. Get out there and enjoy these amazing deals. You’ll fall in love with Los Angeles all over and over again.
Check out the FULL list of dineLA restaurants plus more here.