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Google
American•Los Angeles•$$
The Reef on the Water
The Reef on the Water is a sensible american restaurant call in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
cocktail
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8.6
Based on 2041 reviews
American · cocktail
Best American for cocktail in Los Angeles
American restaurants in Los Angeles that work well for cocktail — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.
7 restaurantsUpdated July 2026
Top American picks for cocktail
Fast answers for diners comparing american restaurants for cocktail in Los Angeles.
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Google
American•Arts District•moderate
Girl & the Goat Los Angeles
Girl & the Goat Los Angeles suits a night out in Arts District when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Arts District dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.8
Based on 3717 reviews
3
Google
American•Arts District•moderate
Redbird
Redbird is a contemporary pick in Arts District in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Arts District dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 1811 reviews
4
Google
American•West Hollywood•moderate
GRANVILLE
GRANVILLE suits a night out in West Hollywood when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
West Hollywood night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 1553 reviews
5
Google
American•Arts District•moderate
Manuela
Manuela suits a night out in Arts District when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Arts District dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 1486 reviews
6
American•Downtown•moderate
District
District is a sensible contemporary call in Downtown in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Downtown dinnerdinnerbusiness dinner
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4.3
Based on 559 reviews
7
Google
American•West Hollywood•moderate
SUR Restaurant and Lounge
SUR Restaurant and Lounge is a contemporary pick in West Hollywood in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
West Hollywood night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.2
Based on 3726 reviews
Common questions
What are the best American restaurants for cocktail in Los Angeles?
Top American restaurants for cocktail in Los Angeles include The Reef on the Water, Girl & the Goat Los Angeles, Redbird. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Is American good for cocktail in Los Angeles?
Yes — Los Angeles has 7 American restaurants rated highly for cocktail. The Reef on the Water is among the top picks with a 8.6 Google rating.
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