Camelia

The 18 Best Restaurants In Downtown Los Angeles - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"It’s perfectly normal to think you’re the most cosmopolitan person in Los Angeles at Camélia. You drink umeshu-infused martinis under a sultry glow from orb lights and eat French-Japanese food that injects fun into bistro classics, like duck frites and a ham katsu croque madame crowned with an orange yolk. Upscale doesn’t translate to stuffy, though. The early 2000s hip-hop playlist bounces off the wood paneling, and the staff sneaks jokes into every menu suggestion. It’s all of the pomp and sophistication of a high-end restaurant without compromising on the fun, so prolong your night here for as long as your budget permits. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park