LOS ANGELES — The city’s premier restaurant week kicks off July 25 with a record 480 participating restaurants across 88 neighborhoods, offering diners specialty menus at various price points through Aug. 8.
Dine L.A., created and produced by the L.A. Tourism and Convention Board, features establishments spanning 33 global cuisines, including 80 first-time participants this year. The biannual event showcases the city’s culinary diversity, from neighborhood favorites to Michelin-recognized restaurants.
“Dine L.A. is more than just a celebration of L.A.’s food, it’s a moment to support the chefs, restaurateurs and teams who continue to shape the city’s culinary culture,” said Dine L.A. executive director Stacey Sun.
The dine-in only event allows restaurant-goers to explore the city’s dining landscape with specially crafted lunch and dinner menus designed to highlight each establishment’s signature dishes and culinary style.
Participating restaurants range from casual neighborhood spots to upscale dining destinations, reinforcing Los Angeles’ reputation as a global culinary capital. The program occurs twice yearly and has become a significant driver of foot traffic for local eateries.
Mayor Karen Bass joined the promotion effort Thursday, visiting Downtown L.A.’s Maccheroni Republic alongside City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto.
“L.A. has the best restaurants in the world, and many of them are hurting from so many challenges, from the impacts of the reckless raids to the lingering fallout of the pandemic,” Bass said. “That’s why I stopped by for lunch at a Dine L.A. restaurant today and hope Angelenos from all over will go out to try a new spot or visit a cherished favorite.”
The mayor emphasized restaurants’ role as economic anchors in local communities and noted her administration’s efforts to support small businesses through initiatives like the Business Navigator, a centralized online hub launched in May that helps businesses access permits, resources and procurement opportunities.
Recent federal immigration enforcement activities have affected some restaurant businesses, prompting the mayor’s office to provide resources, including virtual webinars for assistance with business services, staffing support and funding opportunities for impacted establishments.
Sun noted that restaurants have demonstrated resilience through recent challenges, making the community support offered through Dine L.A. particularly meaningful.
The program provides vital support to the hospitality sector, which employs thousands of workers across Los Angeles County, officials said. Restaurant participation has grown consistently, with this summer’s event reportedly marking the highest number of participating venues in the program’s history.
Diners can search participating restaurants and make reservations at www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela
