Los Angeles locals have a soft spot for classic favorites, and 2024 has ushered in a treat that’s about to go mainstream and impress even the Southern California city’s harshest critics. Some new restaurants, like Stella West Hollywood, receive Michelin Guide recognition within their first few months of opening, while others may receive the coveted star by 2025. How powerful and competitive it is becoming.
Celebrity chefs like Michael Mina and Wes Avila are opening new restaurants in Santa Monica and West Hollywood, while chef Jordan Kahn’s Vespertine is finally re-opening opened and immediately regained its two-Michelin-star status. Long Beach is bringing back the Sky Room, one of its oldest fine-dining restaurants, frequented by the likes of Cary Grant and Elizabeth Taylor. From Egyptian cuisine with ocean views to French cuisine on a romantic patio, these are the best upscale restaurants in Los Angeles opening in 2024.
