Going out to eat together is a longstanding Los Angeles pastime. With hundreds of new and longstanding must-try restaurants around the city, there’s no shortage of places to meet up with friends and family. The best large group dining Los Angeles restaurants not only have standout food and drinks but also ample space for spreading out with your crew.
Luckily, there are restaurants in Los Angeles for large groups everywhere. Share a laugh (and some soju) over Korean barbecue in Koreatown, celebrate a birthday with the juiciest Peking duck in the San Gabriel Valley, or indulge in some flavorful Afro-centric dishes with a side of R&B before catching a show or game in Inglewood.
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For Korean barbecue when you want a lively night out with a large group — check out KingChang LA (Koreatown)
A classic Korean barbecue favorite in the heart of Koreatown, KingChang LA is where you head with a group of friends when you want to share laughs and ice-cold soju and beer while grilling tender bulgogi, kalbi, and even intestines on a sizzling stone grill. It’s also one of the few highly-rated Korean BBQ restaurants that take reservations, so you won’t be stuck waiting hours for a table for your large party.
For a celebrity-chef dining experience with a stunning patio at one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles for groups — book a table at Girl & the Goat (Downtown LA)
Top Chef alum and mega-award-winning chef Stephanie Izard’s first Los Angeles restaurant, Girl & the Goat, has become a go-to destination for locals planning large group outings thanks to an expansive dining room and patio filled with communal tables, live music on the weekends, and a stunning bar in the middle of it all. The constantly rotating globally-inspired menu is filled with bold small plates designed to be shared family-style, and the standout cocktail menu is always a real crowd-pleaser.
For the best Oaxacan food outside of Mexico at a James Beard award-winning establishment — head over to Guelaguetza (Koreatown)
Traditional Oaxacan dishes like moles, tlayudas, and chapulines (fried grasshoppers) are the menu stars at family-run Guelaguetza that’s become an icon of Los Angeles dining since opening in 1994. In addition to winning a James Beard Foundation American Classic award, this restaurant was a favorite of renowned food critic Jonathon Gold. A spacious, vibrant dining room, festive live music, and a must-try mezcal flight make this a lively gathering place for groups of family and friends.
For an elegant Mexican favorite with rooftop views at one of the best large group dining Los Angeles restaurants — check out LA Cha Cha Chá (Arts District)
La Cha Cha Chá, the sibling restaurant to Mexico City’s popular Terraza Cha Cha Chá, is perfect for gathering with friends, thanks to its modern Mexican menu and amazing Downtown rooftop views. Share tostadas bursting with textures and flavors and roasted fish wrapped in blue corn tortillas and be sure to leave room for dessert — the flan and freshly made churros are worth the trek. Sip a mezcal cocktail on the garden terrace, where your group will feel worlds away from the city below.
For a bustling dining room where you can share wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, pasta, and wine — book a table at L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele (Hollywood)
An outpost of the famed Naples pizzeria from the “Eat, Pray, Love” movie, L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele bears all the hallmarks of an ideal group dining destination. Crowd-pleasing Italian dishes like standout pasta, wood-fired Neapolitan pies topped with fresh basil, artichokes, and truffle, a robust cocktail list, and a lively dining room filled with chatter and life make this a place for groups to linger and enjoy.
For inventive Afro-centric meets California dishes in a vibey dining room — try Two Hommès (LAX/Westchester)
Started in 2020 by native Angelenos and lifelong friends Yaw Marcus Yaw Johnson and Abdoulaye Balde, Two Hommés has gained a reputation around town as a go-to culinary destination for its creative fusion of traditional African flavors with the fresh bounty of California’s seasonal ingredients. Honey berbere chicken bites and za’atar zucchini are just a few of the standout dishes fans can’t get enough of. The bright dining room pulses with 90s R&B, setting the stage for a fun-filled evening.
For fresh seafood that’ll make the group feel like they’re on vacation in Mexico — head to Loreto (Atwater Village)
Tucked away in Frogtown, this modern Mexican restaurant focuses on fresh seafood. Think straight-from-the-sea ceviche, scallops, and octopus, and if you’re there with a group, don’t miss sharing the whole branzino. Loreto’s memorable craft cocktails, like an oyster-infused martini, round out the entire experience. Groups can dine in the stunning contemporary dining room with exposed beams, concrete walls, and velvet seating or on the oversized patio, which can host groups of up to 20 people.
For award-winning Chinese food in an upscale ambiance — book a table at Bistro Na’s (San Gabriel Valley)
An upscale ambiance and classic Northern Chinese cuisine like Peking duck with crispy skin, cumin lamb, and tender braised pork keep locals coming back to the San Gabriel Valley for more at award-winning Bistro Na’s. The elegant interior, featuring intricate bamboo wooden panels and soft red lantern lighting, creates a sophisticated setting for a celebratory meal with family or friends.
For one of the best large group dining Los Angeles restaurants — reserve a spot at Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse (West Hollywood/Mid-Wilshire)
Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse, which received MICHELIN Plate status in 2022, is where you suggest the group goes when everyone’s in the mood for hearty meats and bold reds in a cozy rustic atmosphere. Known for its premium Argentine steaks and flavor-packed chimichurri sauce, the menu highlights cuts like the bife de chorizo and juicy ojo de bife. A romantic open-air patio is the perfect spot for sharing a bottle of Argentinean malbec and empanadas with friends.
Whether your group is in the mood for an Italian trattoria-style experience or fresh-from-the-sea Mexican seafood paired with innovative craft cocktails, tons of restaurants in Los Angeles can accommodate large groups—but the best ones fill up quickly.
