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American•Burbank•moderate
Granville
Granville is an easy contemporary option in Burbank in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 2300 reviews
American · lunch
Best American for lunch in Los Angeles
American restaurants in Los Angeles that work well for lunch — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.
9 restaurantsUpdated July 2026
Top American picks for lunch
Fast answers for diners comparing american restaurants for lunch in Los Angeles.
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Google
American•Fairfax•value
The Henry
The Henry is an easy contemporary option in Fairfax in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Fairfax lunchlunchcasual night
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4.5
Based on 1060 reviews
3
Google
American•Burbank•moderate
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is a contemporary restaurant in Burbank in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.4
Based on 4737 reviews
4
Google
American•Burbank•moderate
Smoke House Restaurant
Smoke House Restaurant is an easy contemporary option in Burbank in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.4
Based on 4598 reviews
5
Google
American•Burbank•moderate
Yard House
Yard House is an easy contemporary option in Burbank in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.4
Based on 3007 reviews
6
Google
American•Westwood•value
Barney's Beanery
Barney's Beanery is a contemporary restaurant in Westwood in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Westwood dinnerlunchcasual night
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4.2
Based on 1112 reviews
7
Google
American•Fairfax•value
Annie's Soul Delicious
Annie's Soul Delicious is a sensible contemporary call in Fairfax in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Fairfax lunchlunchcasual night
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4.2
Based on 1046 reviews
8
Google
American•Playa Vista•value
Gulp Restaurant & Brew Co
Gulp Restaurant & Brew Co is a contemporary restaurant in Playa Vista in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Playa Vista lunchlunchgroup dinner
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4.2
Based on 463 reviews
9
Google
American•Westwood•value
The Hideout
The Hideout is an easy contemporary option in Westwood in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Westwood dinnerlunchcasual night
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4.1
Based on 116 reviews
Common questions
What are the best American restaurants for lunch in Los Angeles?
Top American restaurants for lunch in Los Angeles include Granville, The Henry, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Is American good for lunch in Los Angeles?
Yes — Los Angeles has 9 American restaurants rated highly for lunch. Granville is among the top picks with a 4.5 Google rating.
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