Quiet Meals
Most Popular guides
9 Quiet Restaurants That Aren’t Boring
When being able to hear the people at your table is part of the fun.
Where To Eat When One Of Your Friends Is Kind Of Famous
10 restaurants where you and your recognizable friends can eat in peace.
15 Quiet Patios Because This Is All A Bit Much
The world has fully reopened, but maybe you’re taking things a bit slower.
Top rated spots
All Posts
Sushi Kisen
Sushi Kisen is an Edomae omakase spot in Arcadia that delivers a lot of value for its price
Oliver’s Osteria
Laguna Beach is filled with Italian spots, but Oliver’s Osteria is the best of the bunch. Don’t miss the pasta.
Borit Gogae
Borit Gogae is a great Korean restaurant in Ktown that specializes in barley rice feasts. Expect more banchan than you can keep track of.
Sogo Roll Bar
Sogo Roll Bar in Los Feliz rolls up some of highest quality and most interesting fish in LA.
Where To Eat When One Of Your Friends Is Kind Of Famous
10 restaurants where you and your recognizable friends can eat in peace.
9 Quiet Restaurants That Aren’t Boring
When being able to hear the people at your table is part of the fun.
Mandarin Coffee Stand
Mandarin Coffee Stand is a quirky, serene cafe in Pasadena—a welcomed alternative from the typical, crowded coffee mills.
Hong Kong Dim Sum House
Hong Kong Dim Sum House in San Gabriel serves fantastic dim sum in a tiny space.
Yuan's Hot Pot
If you're looking for the ultimate Sichuan hot pot experience, head to Yuan's in Rosemead.
Chennai Dosa Corner
Chennai Dosa Corner is a quiet, casual, strip mall spot that makes the some of the best dosa in Little India.
India's Tandoori
India's Tandoori is a Miracle Mile spot with tasty, affordable Indian dishes and a speedy takeout operation.
Steep
Steep is a modern teahouse and cocktail bar in Chinatown with a prolific selection of teas and Chinese/Taiwanese dishes.
Steep After Dark
A tea shop by day, Steep After Dark is a laidback drinking spot in Chinatown where you'll find delicious tea-infused cocktails.
Kanpachi Sushi & Sake
Kanpachi Sushi & Sake is an old-school sushi spot on the border of Torrance and Gardena that serves a great affordable omakase.
Chinchikurin
Chinchikurin, a Japanese restaurant serving Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, is a perfect example of everything Sawtelle has to offer.
Un Caffe Altamura
Un Caffe Altamura is a breakfast cafe in Manhattan Beach that transitions to a wine bar in the evenings.
Asterid
Asterid in Downtown LA is your best bet for a pre- or post-show dinner at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Sushi Takeda
Sushi Takeda, up on the third floor of Weller Court in Little Tokyo, is a very nice omakase restaurant.
Marugame Monzo
Watch in awe as the chefs at Marugame Monzo in Little Tokyo cut and roll udon noodles by hand.