LA’s biggest restaurant week is back with $15 meals and Michelin deals

California foodies are about to have 400-plus reasons to skip cooking.

LA’s biggest restaurant week is back with $15 meals and Michelin deals, bringing two weeks of discounted prix-fixe menus to more than 400 restaurants across Los Angeles — from neighborhood classics and burger joints to exquisite, acclaimed dining destinations.

Dine LA Restaurant Week returns Friday, Aug. 14, and runs through Aug. 28, transforming 84 neighborhoods into one giant dining room with deals spanning 26 global cuisines. 

Whether you’re craving ramen, barbecue, regional Chinese specialties, Mexican classics or an over-the-top tasting menu, there’s a seat at the table. The best part is you don’t even need a ticket.

Unlike many food festivals, Dine LA is refreshingly simple: Just make a reservation, ask for the Dine LA Restaurant Week menu and dig in. 

The event is dine-in only, and organizers strongly recommend booking ahead before the hottest tables disappear.

Prices range from wallet-friendly lunches to lavish Michelin-starred offers, making it one of the easiest ways to sample some of SoCal’s best restaurants without paying full freight.

“This has been an extraordinary summer for Los Angeles, from welcoming the world during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to celebrating the incredible recognition our chefs and restaurants continue to earn,” Stacey Sun, Executive Director of Dine LA, said in a recent statement.

“Dine LA offers a chance to experience the creativity, culture, and hospitality that define Los Angeles’ dining scene through the people and restaurants that bring our community together.”

Held twice a year, the culinary celebration has cemented itself as one of La La Land’s tastiest traditions, spotlighting the city’s world-class dining scene.

For bargain hunters, there are plenty of steals.

Several restaurants are serving $15 lunch menus, including Hollywood Noodle House in Arcadia, Homegirl Cafe in downtown Los Angeles, Le Shrimp Noodle Bar in Glendale, Maple Block Meat Co. in Culver City, Sausal in El Segundo, The Cat and Fiddle in Hollywood, Descanso Restaurant in Mid-Wilshire, Delicious at the Dunbar downtown, Confections by Kirari West in Redondo Beach and multiple Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen locations across Eagle Rock, downtown Los Angeles, Inglewood and Slauson.

If dinner is more your speed, you can also find $15 evening menus at a handful of establishments, including Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, Grand Central Market downtown and Highland Park’s For The Win.

Looking to spend a little more? Many eateries are offering $25 dinner menus, including Canoe House in South Pasadena, Hollywood Noodle House, JINYA Ramen Bar in Topanga, Mixed Burgers & Bowls in Long Beach, NADC Burger in Westwood and Lei’d Cookies in Culver City.

Three Michelin-starred heavyweights are also joining the feast this year: Citrin, known for elevated California cuisine; Kali, famed for its acclaimed steaks; and Pasta | Bar, where handmade pasta and wine pairings steal the show.

Kali is presenting a three-course menu for $65, while Citrin’s four-course experience starts at $99.

Pasta | Bar — known for its reservation-only tasting menu — is sweetening the deal with a special Dine LA beverage promotion alongside its $245 chef’s tasting experience.

Dine LA is also rolling out the welcome mat for a crop of first-timers, including Dominique Crenn’s Monsieur Dior, Asian fusion standout Omaniku, rooftop hotspot Hipico, Mediterranean gem Dune Atwater Village and Persian newcomer Perse.

Menus continue to be added leading up to opening day, giving diners even more reasons to refresh the list before making reservations.

So, whether you’re splurging on Michelin-starred fine dining or hunting for a $15 noodle lunch, Dine LA proves you don’t have to empty your wallet to eat like royalty — at least for two delicious weeks.

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