Fixins Soul Kitchen at LA LIVE; (c) Soul Of America
LA Restaurants & Nightclubs
Fixins Soul Kitchen at LA LIVE
DESCRIPTION: Upscale Soul Food Restaurant in the LA LIVE Complex owned by former NBA Star and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson. He founded it to bring the community together to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of African Americans. Whenever in LA, “KJ” likes to frequent his restaurant. On several visits, SoulOfAmerica has always found the food to be delicious, the service on point, and spotless upkeep. The artwork is tastefully modern and the cocktails sing. At night, you will often hear the DJ playing Soul Music that helps set the vibe. This is a must-visit when in DTLA for a sporting or Concert event. KJ is proud to make local hires and encourage disadvantaged youth to become interested in the restaurant industry. He has Fixins in Oak Park (Sacramento), Tulsa and coming soon to Detroit
CUISINE: Nearly all the Traditional and Gourmet Soul Food favorites. The Southern Fried Chicken, Gravy Smothered Chicken, Catfish, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, and Peach Cobbler to name a few. One favorite not on the menu, however, is Sweet Potato Pie. Happy Hour, Food, Vegan, and Drink menus are available.
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
RESERVATIONS: Required, or you will likely have a lengthy wait
DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-9pm
ADDRESS: 800 West Olympic Blvd facing Figueroa Ave, Los Angeles, CA MAP
RAPID TRANSIT: Metro Pico Station
PHONE: 213-799-7685
WEBSITE: https://fixinssoulkitchen.com
Post & Beam
DESCRIPTION: Upscale Restaurant; This is that Just Got Raise, Meet Important Business Clients, Big Celebration restaurant to check off your bucket list. Owner-chef Brad Johnson brings that special vibe. Located just across from Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
CUISINE: Innovative, Contemporary Fusion
PRICING: $$$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: none
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 10a-10p, Fri 11:30a-11p, Sat 5p-11p, Sun 11:30a-3:30p
ADDRESS: 3767 Santa Rosalia Drive, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: parking lot in plaza
RAPID TRANSIT: Metro MLK Station
PHONE: 323-299-5599
WEBSITE: https://postandbeamla.com
Natraliart Jamaican
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant & Market
CUISINE: Caribbean-Vegetarian
PRICING: entrees under $15
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-9p
ADDRESS: 3426 West Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 323-737-9277 or 323-732-8865
WEBSITE: https://www.natraliartrestaurant.com
Sky’s Gourmet Tacos
DESCRIPTION: Cafe
CUISINE: Tacos
PRICING: $
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9a-9p, Sun 9a-7p
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ADDRESS: 5408 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 323-932-6253
WEBSITE: http://www.skysgourmettacos.com
Roscoes Chicken & Waffles
DESCRIPTION: Restaurants with seating for 20+; in addition to Hollywood (listed below), there are locations in Inglewood, South LA, La Brea, Long Beach, Pasadena & Anaheim.
CUISINE: Soul Food
PRICING: entrees under $15
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 8:30a-12a, Fri & Sat 8:30a-4a
ADDRESS: 1514 North Gower Street; Hollywood, CA
PARKING: on street
RAPID TRANSIT: METRO Hollywood-Vine Station
PHONE: 323-466-7453
WEBSITE: https://www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com/
Harold & Belles Restaurant; (c) Soul Of America
Harold & Belles
DESCRIPTION: Since 1969, Harold & Belles has been the upscale Creole restaurant serving businesspeople, families, friends and romantic couples for Greater Los Angeles. It likes to boast of being New Orleans in Los Angeles. Though it has a small bar area with TVs for sporting events, its mainstay is authentic Creole cuisine. You’ll find all the favorites here — Red Beans & Rice, Jambalaya, Shrimp Salads, Po Boys and more. Though the entrance bar can be loud-ish during big sporting events, the music and lighting are subdued in separate dining rooms. The wine & cocktail list is substantial to compliment each meal. You can self park on the street, but at night, you should valet park.
CUISINE: Creole
PRICING: $$$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: business casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no, in the bar area
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11:30a-10p, Fri-Sat 11:30a-11p, Sun 11:30a-11p; Happy Hour is Mon-Fri 4p-7p
ADDRESS: 2620 West Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: valet and on street
PHONE: 323-735-9023
WEBSITE: http://www.haroldandbellesrestaurant.com
Woodys Bar-B-Que
DESCRIPTION: BBQ Joint at the Florence location listed below and in Inglewood.
CUISINE: Barbecue, best KC & Texas-style barbecue in the city
PRICING: $10-$30
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-9p, Sun 11a-6p
ADDRESS: 1958 West Florence Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: on premises and street
PHONE: 323-758-7860
WEBSITE: http://www.woodysbarbquela.com
Southern Girl Desserts
DESCRIPTION: Bakery
CUISINE: Soulful Desserts
PRICING: Inexpensive
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: none
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 10a-9p, Sat 10a-8p, Sun 11a-6p
ADDRESS: 3600 Martin Luther King Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: parking lot in plaza
RAPID TRANSIT: Metro MLK Station
PHONE: 323-293-2253
WEBSITE: https://southerngirldesserts.com
Watts Coffee House welcomes you; (c) Soul Of America
Watts Coffee House
DESCRIPTION: Coffee House & Restaurant
CUISINE: Coffee and Soul Food
PRICING: under $10
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 8a-3p, Sat 8a-1p, Sun 10a-4:30p
ADDRESS: 1827 East 103rd Street; Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: on premises and street
TRANSIT: METRO 103rd Street Station
PHONE: 323-249-4343
WEBSITE: https://wattscoffeehouse.com
New Townhouse
DESCRIPTION: Nightclub and Restaurant; this multi-decade favorite keeps reinventing itself to to keep a current.
CUISINE: Seafood
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes, on some nights
ATTIRE: business casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 6835 La Tijera Blvd, Ladera Heights, CA
PARKING: parking lot
PHONE: 310-410-9200
WEBSITE: none; IG https://www.instagram.com/thenewtownhousela/?hl=en
My Two Cents
DESCRIPTION: Cafe; My Two Cents owner takes pride in serving organic Southern-inspired dishes that tickle the tongue without hurting the pocketbook. The owner-chef takes pride in having cooked once for Obama. She utilizes the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. There is small seating, so arrive early before the brunch crowd arrives. The decor has lots of character reflecting personal tastes of the chef-owner. The food is remarkable and diverse. If you don’t fall in love with the Creole grits & corn grits, the black eye pea stew, barbecued grilled chicken, plantain stuffed pork chop or red & green ravioli will get you. If by chance those dishes fail to appease, taste the vegan spaghetti or seafood gumbo. Desserts and drinks are no less appealing. One of the best features of Two Cents is the cheerful service by students learning the restaurant trade. Enjoy!
CUISINE: Organic Southern & Vegan
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu Noon-9p, Fri-Sat Noon-10p, Sun 11a-4p
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ADDRESS: 5583 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: on premises and street
PHONE: 323-938-1012
WEBSITE: https://www.my2centsla.com
Darrows New Orleans Grill mural; (c) Soul Of America
Darrows New Orleans Grill
DESCRIPTION: Cafe seats 30+; Your first clue that you’ve embarked on something special is the Louisiana Bayou mural inside. Your second clue is complex aromas coming from the kitchen visible to every diner. They like to say the food is free, you only pay for the flavor. Believe it. These folk from Louisiana know how to cook some file gumbo, po boys, fried chicken, catfish and crawfish. The moment I tasted the file gumbo, I fell in love with the rhapsody of flavor. Just the right seasoning. Just the right consistency. Just the right portion. And now there’s a rum bar to compliment this wonderful dining experience at reasonable prices. Norwood trains his staff to be extra attentive to patrons. This family-friendly cafe is a perfect stop when you plan to visit Carson or Long Beach. You have the highest recommendation from SoulOfAmerica to experience Darrows and still love your wallet afterwards.
CUISINE: Creole
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p
ADDRESS: 21720 Avalon Blvd, Suite 102 B, Carson, CA
PARKING: covered parking in back of restaurant; enter from Avalon Blvd
PHONE: 424-570-0531
WEBSITE: https://www.darrowsneworleansgrill.com/
Pips on La Brea
DESCRIPTION: This cozy restaurant features live Jazz and Blues on weekend nights. Otherwise, Pips is intended to be an intimate setting for enjoyable dinners without distracting TVs. Many patrons enjoy outdoor dining on the patio, particularly for Sunday Brunch. Surprisingly, most of the cuisine is Italian. The restaurant includes WiFi and is wheelchair accessible.
CUISINE: Soul Food & Italian
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-11p, Sun 11a-4p
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ADDRESS: 1356 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: valet
PHONE: 323-954-7477
WEBSITE: http://pipsonlabrea.com
Simply Wholesome; (c) Soul Of America
Simply Wholesome
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant & Health Food Store
CUISINE: Vegetarian
PRICING: entrees under $15
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 8:30a-10p, Sun 10a-9p
ADDRESS: 4508 West Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 323-294-2144
WEBSITE: https://www.simplywholesome.com
Phillips Bar-B-Que
DESCRIPTION: BBQ Joint
CUISINE: Barbecue
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sun 11a-9p
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ADDRESS: 2619 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: lot on premises
PHONE: 323-731-4772
WEBSITE: https://www.phillipsbar-b-que.com
La Louisanne Creole Restaurant; (c) Soul Of America
La Louisanne
DESCRIPTION: This Creole restaurant features fine dining on one side, a relaxing lounge with live Jazz on the other side. The Jambalaya is usually very good. Finding a place to park at night is challenge.
CUISINE: Creole, Steaks and Seafood
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: business casual
TAKE-OUT: no
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sun Noon-2am
ADDRESS: 5812 Overhill Drive, Ladera Heights, CA
PARKING: valet and limited on street, so arrive early on weekends
PHONE: 323-293-5073
WEBSITE: not working
Janga by Derrick
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; a fine dining establishment by an award-winning Jamaican chef-owner. It was located in LaDera Heights Shopping Center, but moved to the thriving Culver City restaurant & entertainment district. Janga features seafood, chicken & vegan specialties that have a taste of the island. It’s also a favorite for office, birthday, and anniversary celebrations.
CUISINE: Jamaican
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Daily 11a-10p
ADDRESS: 3850 Main Street, Culver City, CA
PARKING: parking lot
PHONE: 424-603-4843
WEBSITE: http://www.jangabyderrick.com may not be working
Rosalinds Ethiopian; (c) Soul Of America
Rosalinds Ethiopian
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; Located on Ethiopian Row on Fairfax Avenue, this nicely appointed restaurant features live Ethiopian music every Friday and Saturday night, a small stage and dance floor and a street-side patio that fills up on weekend nights. Try the doro wot (spicy chicken stew), lamb stew, shrimp, and other dishes that can be scooped up with injera pancake-like bread. The imported coffees and teas are exquisite.
CUISINE: Ethiopian & Vegetarian
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: small amount, Friday and Saturday nights
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: no
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-2a
ADDRESS: 1044 South Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 323-936-2486
WEBSITE: https://www.rosalindsrestaurant.com
Barbecue King
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; Long-time patrons refer to them as the Original Texas Barbecue King, and for good reason. Their Texas-style, hickory-smoked barbecue is slow-cooked to mouth watering perfection. In addition to the highly recommended Texas Beef and Pork BBQ, the menu includes King’s 1 Pound Burger, Sliced Beef sandwiches, Veggie Burgers and combo specials. There is seating for about 20 patrons. Yum Yum.
CUISINE: Barbecue
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 6a-10p, Sun 6a-8p
ADDRESS: 5309 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 323-750-1064
WEBSITE: http://www.texasbbqking.com
Ackee Bamboo; (c) Soul Of America
Ackee Bamboo
DESCRIPTION: Café
CUISINE: Jamaican
PRICING: entrees under $12
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p, Sun 11:30a-6p
ADDRESS: 4305 Degnan Blvd; Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: parking lot across the street
RAPID TRANSIT: Metro Leimert Park Village Station
PHONE: 323-295-7275
WEBSITE: https://ackeebamboo.com
Café Brasil
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Brazilian
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Daily 11a-10p
ADDRESS: 10831 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: valet on weekend nights; self park on street and in back
PHONE: 310-837-8957
WEBSITE: https://www.cafe-brasil.com
Perrys Joint
DESCRIPTION: Coffeehouse & Cafe
CUISINE: Eclectic sandwiches
PRICING: under $10
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon Thu 7a-7p, Fri 7a-9p, Sat 10a-9p
ADDRESS: 2051 Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, CA
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 626-798-4700
WEBSITE: https://perrysjoint.com
Uncle Andres BBQ
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; A small barbecue joint thats mostly take-out, Uncle Andre’s has many long time fans in this San Fernando Valley location.
CUISINE: Soul Food & Barbeque
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Daily 11a-9p
ADDRESS: 11715 Moorpark Street in Studio City, Los Angeles, CA
PARKING: lot on premises
PHONE: 818-763-8414
WEBSITE: https://www.uncleandresbbq.com
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