eat with locals in los angeles
where to eat in los angeles like a local!
Brunch on Sundays? Angelenos—as the southern California Los Angeles locals call themselves — love it! From a one-of-a-kind dining experience with celebrity chefs to takeout dishes from a food truck, Los Angeles has endless food options that nobody would have their appetites left unsatisfied. Los Angeles does not need advertisements to get that vibrant restaurant scene out of your imagery. We'll help you explore every inch of this unique food city, from the Los Angeles fine dining experience to the humble Middle Eastern neighborhood experience and the amazing food of Grand Central Market.
Get a fresh cup of coffee by the beach, then breakfast tacos in Santa Monica – just make sure you save room for the indulgent sweets and desserts from north, south, east, and west LA. We'll head to Downtown Los Angeles—or DTLA for short—for specialty meat dishes and natural wine at an open-roof bar or classic dining room. In Los Angeles, you can taste amazing dishes of every food trend before they go viral. Fine dining? We got it. Comfort food? That too. You want fried chicken and a good coffee on Thai taco Tuesday? Break the rules—you're in Los Angeles — you can have it all.
Wizz through Vermont Avenue, and uncover the hidden gems in or around Los Angeles, from Santa Monica to the Silver Lake to West Hollywood and San Gabriel Valley. Our Eatwith hosts are more than ready to share with you all the recommendations, tips, places, dishes, and, of course, hospitality, to take your Los Angeles traveling experience to the next level. The best chefs in Los Angeles don't just make good food – they make great food, steeped in a cool atmosphere and loaded with Los Angeles magic.
why choose eatwith?
We are absolute food experts
Our mission is to connect the best local chefs and food connoisseurs around the world with adventurous travellers.We are the leaders in social dining
The best way to make new friends and learn the local culture first-hand when traveling.We offer unique food experiences
Try one of our immersive dinners, lunches, brunches, tastings, food tours and cooking classes with local hosts.Los Angeles cooking classes
Bring Grand Central Market or Santa Monica to your dining room!
Put on your chef's hat and surprise yourself with an excellent dish. You'll learn how to make LA classics like pico de gallo, fried and/or hot chicken, soup dumplings, cheese burritos, African fare, fresh pasta, and everything in between, the Los Angeles way. Cooking up dishes that could have come straight from the Far East Plaza or Grand Central Market. The best way to explore all of Los Angeles' cultures is by cooking them, using local ingredients from all over over Southern California.
Our Los Angeles cooking classes are sure to be one of the highlights of your Los Angeles travels! Book your reservation at a renowned, decade-old cooking class and discover the inner restaurant-chef in you. Don't lose your seats, book a place now with Eatwith.
los angeles food tour
Map out your food travels with us! Delight yourself with only the best brunches, desserts, natural wine, and lacto fermented hot sauce. Grab yourself some sweet potato specialties from a taco truck, or apple pie and passion fruit from street vendors or coffee shops. Our expert-led tour group will take you on a personalized food walk around our hosts' favorite shops, restaurants, takeouts, and markets, to let you discover the true Los Angeles imagery, and its regional specialties around the entire city. Discover all of our food tours events.
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the best food experiences in the US
Experience the best of what the US have to offer. New York, New Orleans, or Chicago are just some of the spots where our hosts deliver the greatest experiences.
From traditional New York slices to decadent southern cuisine to savory Chicago-style hot dogs, our experiences will take you on a culinary journey like no other. Our fine dining experiences will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
We provide the perfect opportunity for foodies and travelers alike to immerse themselves in the local scene and sample the diverse flavors of these iconic cities.
Whether you're a local or a visitor, Eatwith's food experiences will allow you to discover the true essence of these incredible destinations through their cuisine.
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