The Kitchen is where edgy goes to be comfortable in the City of Angels. To a loyal patronage of foodies hailing from near and far, this Silver Lake neighborhood hangout offers late hours and gourmet home-style dishes in a vibrant yet decidedly relaxed atmosphere. Between austere walls of cinderblock and graffiti, hearty portions of Belgian beef stew, buttermilk fried chicken and tofu sauté warm the belly and the soul. Weekend brunch (11 am–3 pm) is a favorite among the after-church crowd and last night's bleary-eyed partiers alike, as it's hard to argue with the pear pancakes or a personalized scramble with The Kitchen's fresh ingredients. Beer and wine available. Serving lunch Sat–Sun, dinner nightly. Late-night Mon–Sat. Sat–Sun brunch.
Where the Locals Eat rating
Best Home-Style
Top 100 Restaurant, Los Angeles
"It's a throwback setting with a fast forward crowd at this funky but squeaky clean neighborhood joint. The food is hearty and extremely well priced."
—Los Angeles Weekly
"Just the right place. ... Excellent. ... Rich. ... No matter how hip you are, one does not live on espresso alone."
—Los Angeles Times
"Nightcrawlers keep this faux-grunge hangout in mind because of its late hours ... but the inspired cooking at modest prices should be the main draw."
—The Travel Channel
"Just an everyday event at the funky yet squeaky clean Kitchen, my ideal neighborhood restaurant, even though I have to drive four miles to get here."
—Los Angeles magazine
How others rate The Kitchen
Zagat 2009
19 food rating (good to very good)
Food & Wine
Where to Eat in L.A. for Under $25, 2007