The counter is calling. These are LA's best spots for going alone, from a Michelin-starred Valley sushi bar to a 21-seat Parisian counter in Hollywood.
Studio City · 11941 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
The Valley sushi counter that earned a Michelin star and kept its strip-mall address anyway. Three omakase tiers let you calibrate the splurge — halibut with black truffle and ponzu is the dish people come back for, plu…
Hollywood · 718 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
A 21-seat counter overlooking an open kitchen where Parisian bistro classics get made with scientific precision. The Omelette Petit Trois — Boursin-stuffed, custard-soft — is the move, though the Big Mec (wagyu double c…
DTLA · 400 Main St #102, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Up a narrow staircase in Little Tokyo, Bar Suehiro feels like the after-hours extension of a really good dinner you’re not ready to end. It’s intimate, softly lit, and refreshingly free of DTLA chaos—just well-made drin…
Koreatown · 3612 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Tucked into the historic Hotel Normandie in Koreatown, this place is low-key luxe: dark woods, amber glow, slick leather booths, and a horseshoe bar perfect for flying solo or people-watching. Their cocktails riff on th…
Silver Lake · 2524 1/2 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
An intimate 28-seat seafood bar with marble counters, brass accents, and a breezy Calypso soundtrack that makes every bite feel like vacation. The menu is a parade of citrus and heat—scallop shooters topped with uni, ka…
East Hollywood · 4880 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
You found it! A love letter to New England seafood shacks, with a distinctly LA twist. The space is tiny, the oysters are perfect, and the lobster roll is so good you might start pricing flights to Maine. Not that you’l…
Silver Lake · 1637 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
An LA institution for oysters and classic cocktails, L&E is small, cozy, and always a good time. The top-notch oysters fly in daily, the clam chowder is a must, and if you’re looking for a pre-dinner martini that sets t…
Eagle Rock · 1948 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Eagle Rock’s favorite candlelit carb temple, where the tables are close, the wine leans natural, and the Bolognese has a loyal following. It’s warm, narrow, and always humming with dates and regulars who order without l…
West Hollywood · 7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Jones is the kind of bar that makes you feel cooler just for walking in. It’s dimly lit, a little rock ‘n’ roll, and somehow always buzzing, whether you’re there for a stiff drink, a late-night bite, or just to post up …