Los Angeles is set to host its premier culinary celebration as Dine LA Restaurant Week makes its highly anticipated summer return. Organized by LA Tourism, the expansive event will span from July 25th through August 8th, inviting residents and visitors alike to explore the city’s diverse and dynamic food scene through specially curated menus and attractive price points.
This summer iteration of Dine LA is poised to be the most ambitious yet, featuring over 450 restaurants participating across an impressive 88 neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles. This scale solidifies its position as the largest restaurant week in the nation, a testament to the city’s vast and varied gastronomic landscape.
A Culinary Journey Across the City
The event offers a unique opportunity to experience establishments ranging from neighborhood favorites to acclaimed fine dining destinations. Participating restaurants craft prix-fixe menus, providing accessible entry points to their culinary offerings. Lunch menus are available starting at an accessible $15, while dinner options begin at $65 and above, catering to a wide spectrum of dining preferences and budgets.
Stacey Sun, Executive Director of Dine LA, underscored the significance of the event for the city’s vibrant food community. She emphasized its crucial role in supporting the city’s culinary culture, highlighting how Dine LA helps drive traffic to restaurants and showcases the talent residing within Los Angeles kitchens.
Michelin Stars and Acclaimed Establishments
A notable highlight of the summer 2025 Dine LA lineup is the robust participation from Los Angeles County’s critically acclaimed dining scene. As of June 2025, an impressive 32 of the county’s more than 180 Michelin-recognized restaurants have confirmed their involvement, offering diners a chance to experience Michelin-level cuisine, often at exceptional values through the fixed-price menus.
The roster of participating restaurants includes a number of prominent names across the city. Among those confirmed are the renowned A.O.C. Wine Bar, with locations in both Brentwood and West Hollywood, offering Dine LA lunch menus at $35 and dinner menus at $65+. Downtown Los Angeles welcomes back staples like Redbird, led by the esteemed Chef Neal Fraser, and Cabra, featuring cuisine from Chef Stephanie Izard and the Boka Restaurant Group, both participating with dinner menus priced at $65+.
In Santa Monica, the iconic Chinois on Main is also set to participate, providing a dinner menu at the $65+ tier. West Hollywood’s culinary landscape is further enhanced by the inclusion of Uchi, where Chef de Cuisine Joel Hammond oversees the kitchen, presenting a Dine LA dinner menu at $55. These examples represent just a fraction of the diverse array of dining experiences available during the two-week event.
Exploring Neighborhood Flavors
With participants spread across 88 neighborhoods, Dine LA encourages exploration beyond typical dining haunts. The event serves as a catalyst for discovering hidden gems in local communities and revisiting beloved establishments, fostering a city-wide celebration of food. The sheer geographic spread ensures that residents throughout Los Angeles County have ample opportunities to engage with the event without traveling long distances.
Patrons interested in participating are encouraged to visit the official Dine LA website, hosted by LA Tourism, to browse the full list of participating restaurants, view their specific Dine LA menus, and make reservations directly. Given the popularity of the event and the high-profile nature of many participants, early booking is highly recommended to secure desired dining times and locations.
The return of Dine LA Restaurant Week this summer underscores Los Angeles’ status as a global culinary capital. By bringing together hundreds of restaurants and offering accessible dining experiences, the event not only supports the local industry but also allows the public to embark on a wide-ranging culinary adventure across the city’s diverse landscape from July 25th through August 8th.
