Top Los Angeles Dining Experiences

If you’re looking for a sweet way to start your day, look no further than this pastry-themed walking tour. Taste your way around Santa Monica’s doughnut scene like a local with the help of a friendly guide to take you to some of the best spots the city has to offer. Just make sure you bring your sweet tooth and your appetite.

Formosa Cafe offers a truly unique experience that transports you back in time to the glamorous era of Hollywood's past. The carefully crafted cocktails at Formosa Cafe are more than just libations; they are a sip of history. As you savor each drink, you'll be surrounded by the essence of Hollywood's golden age, creating a unique and nostalgic atmosphere. The bar not only serves classic Hollywood cocktails but also offers diverse merchandise, allowing you to take a piece of this historic experience home with you. The adventure continues with a culinary journey that introduces you to a delightful fusion of flavors from Chinese cuisine. With every bite, you become fully immersed in the captivating narrative of Hollywood's past, making the dining experience at Formosa Cafe a true celebration of history and culture.

Los Angeles is known for its incredible foodie scene. Tacos are a local staple of Angeleno's diets. You can find tacos everywhere, but if you want to find the secret, locals only stand out tacos, come ride with us. Starting out at LA's historic food hall, Grand Central Market, with so many choices you'll want a guide to show you the best stalls to visit. We've curated the rest of our taco cruise to highlight a variety of the best tacos downtown LA has to offer; from Michelin starred chefs, to street stand, off the beaten path taqueros, we'll try as many as we can before you're full. Riding bikes while chasing tacos enables us to bypass the traffic, and seek out the hidden local treasures and pathways only accessible by bike.

For visitors to a new destination, it can be difficult know how to cut through the tourist traps and find the best places to eat. This food-focused tour of West Hollywood will take the guesswork out of your visit by taking you to five different eateries where you will enjoy dishes that range from tacos to Thai cuisine.

Explore secret bars and truly cinematic settings with the help of a guide who’ll have you wining and dining like a Beverly Hills local. Not only will you eat at spots many tourists miss, you'll also get special access to a fashion house on Rodeo Drive. Whether you’re new in town or you’ve lived here for years, you’ll likely discover something new about the neighborhood.

Tail o' the Pup offers a unique fusion of experiences tailored to every traveler's desires. We seamlessly intertwine the allure of Los Angeles' concealed historical gems with the pure delight of relishing hot dogs and refreshing beverages. Tail o' the Pup is a prime example of programmatic architecture. It's not just a place to indulge in mouthwatering hot dogs; it's an exquisite slice of LA's architectural heritage. At Tail o' the Pup, we blend LA's hidden history with hot dogs and unique souvenirs. This iconic hotspot, once The Doors' workshop for 'L.A. Woman,' adds a legendary touch to your journey. Plus, it's the perfect place to snap iconic photos.

Tables at Hollywood’s Hard Rock Cafe fill up quickly. With this pre-fixe lunch or dinner, guarantee that you’ll get a reservation and your meal of choice. Enjoy a high energy atmosphere and an unbeatable soundtrack as you dine, and choose a menu theme (2- or 3-course) to match your favorite tunes. A drink and dessert are included, and Hard Rock’s menu is diverse enough to suit all tastes, including vegetarians.

There’s something weirdly therapeutic about folding dumplings while pretending you’re in a tiny Tokyo food stall. In this lively cooking class with Chef Darren, hosted at a stylish local venue in Los Angeles, you’ll learn how to craft authentic Japanese pork gyozas from scratch in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Start by preparing fresh dumpling dough before mixing a flavorful filling with ground pork, garlic chives, ginger, soy and sesame. Chef Darren will teach you how to properly fold and seal each gyoza so they cook evenly with that crispy-bottom, juicy-center situation everyone loves. The class is beginner-friendly, hands-on and packed with practical techniques you can absolutely recreate at home when you want to impress friends without spending three hours in the kitchen. Expect plenty of tasting, laughter and “okay wait, I made these?” moments as you enjoy your homemade dumplings fresh off the pan.

Experience the satisfaction of crafting pasta from scratch in the heart of Los Angeles. In this interactive class, Chef Cici shares authentic Italian techniques for making cavatelli and a rich cacio e pepe sauce. Start by preparing pasta dough using semolina flour and egg yolks, learning how to mix and handle the dough for ideal elasticity and structure. Next, shape the dough into cavatelli by hand, creating small pasta pieces designed to hold sauce beautifully. Chef Cici then walks you through building a creamy cacio e pepe sauce using ricotta, Pecorino Romano and black pepper, finishing the dish with fresh basil and chives. Enjoy your freshly made pasta in a relaxed local setting and leave with the skills to recreate this classic Italian dish at home.

Swap the busy city of Los Angeles for a more chilled-out alternative—a wine-themed day trip. Explore downtown Santa Barbara and enjoy a scenic ride down the Pacific Coast Highway to visit Santa Ynez Valley wineries for tastings. As well as trying wine, the tour also passes areas of spectacular natural beauty such as Lake Cachuma and Los Padres National Forest.