The Ultimate Guide to LA's 3 Most Talked-About Brunch Spots

Los Angeles is known as the land of sunshine, blue skies, great weather, and good vibes galore, so it’s no wonder brunch has quickly gained a reputation for being the most highly-anticipated meal of the day for LA visitors and residents alike.

There is no better way to relax and unwind after a taxing work week—or an intense days of meetings—than by indulging yourself in a plate of perfectly-poached eggs, a sweet, decadent stack of red velvet pancakes made from scratch, and a tangy grapefruit mimosa (or two!) on a breezy Saturday morning.  At destination LA, we’re here to give you the scoop on the ins-and-outs of Los Angeles’s 3 hottest brunch restaurants so that you and your group can embrace everything the wonderful City of Angeles has to offer.

Republique

This classy and sophisticated brunch spot is a favorite among LA locals for its menu lineup of mouthwatering, French-inspired cuisine and its convenient and stellar location right in the heart of Central Los Angeles.

The building’s interior was originally designed by the timeless film icon Charlie Chaplin, and Republique’s owners renovated the building so that it now exudes classic, rustic charm characteristic of the 1920s. Patrons are free to dine at charming wooden tables and sleek, high-top bar stools while they enjoy their meals.

Republique is also home to a stellar selection of private dining areas perfect for any group looking to share a relaxing dining experience that is uniquely-charming and intimate. Their elegant Left Bank Wine Room seats up to 18 people for private wine dinners, and features a glass-walled wine cellar and a wall made of exposed brick. 

Republique is also home to The Alcove, a private room with romantic seating high above the main dining room, and The Kitchen Tables, a lively space in the middle of Republique’s busiest area with an energetic, eye-catching dining environment perfect for larger groups of up to 34 people.

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L&E Oyster Bar

This quaint brunch spot located in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles combines the rustic simplicity of a comfortable seaside eatery with the culinary charm and elegance of a menu that offers up the freshest, most flavorful oysters around.

L&E Oyster Bar’s chefs set out with the goal of creating seafood-focused, one-of-a-kind meals that are zesty and delicious, and they certainly have surpassed the mark.

For brunch, enjoy a cup of piping hot coffee or a Bloody Mary that packs a punch, then fill up on a three-tier tower of delicious, raw seafood or one of L&E’s specialty menu items; their beet cured salmon plate and fried oyster omelet are favorites among Silver Lake locals! 

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Kismet

Kismet is a unique Los Angeles all-day eatery that offers up everything from Mediterranean-style breakfast foods to flavorful and filling family-style meals.

Kismet’s chefs take flavors and recipes from the Middle East and reimagine them through an innovative, Californian lens to create one-of-a-kind dishes that lovers of LA adore!

Some of their most popular daytime brunch menu items include their lemony chicken and pine nut pies, sesame walnut granola, and their flaky bread with tomato and spices. 

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