Girl & the Goat Los Angeles
555-3 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Best Restaurants in Los Angeles
Los Angeles blends global cuisine with a lively wine culture rooted in California AVAs and urban tasting rooms. This directory highlights 8 standout restaurants — including Redbird, 71Above and Perch — with wine-pairing notes, neighborhood guidance, and practical tips for dining across LA.
8 venues
4.6 avg
Local Wines
Zizou
2425 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031, USA
Maddalena Restaurant
737 Lamar St, Los Angeles, CA 90031, USA
Maccheroni Republic
332 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Redbird
114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
71Above
633 W 5th St 71st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
Perch
448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
San Laurel
100 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Wine Culture in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a crossroads for California wine and international styles. The city’s wine culture reflects proximity to Santa Barbara, Paso Robles and the Malibu Coast AVA, so expect strong showings of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Rhône varieties like Syrah and Grenache. Urban wine bars and sommelier-driven restaurants bring small-production Santa Barbara Pinot or cool-climate Chardonnays by the glass, alongside natural and biodynamic bottles from boutique producers.
Historic local institutions such as family-run urban wineries coexist with a booming restaurant wine scene: rooftop lists at 71Above, creative pairings at Redbird, and wine-forward programs at neighborhood spots. LA sommeliers curate eclectic global lists—Italian Sangiovese, Loire Sauvignon Blanc, and Spanish Garnacha sit comfortably beside California bottlings. The result is a dynamic wine conversation: classic California glass pours, old-world reds for food pairing, and experimental natural wines favored by younger crowds.
Where to dine with wine in Los Angeles
Neighborhood matters in LA. Downtown (DTLA and Bunker Hill) concentrates dramatic dining rooms and skyline views—71Above, Redbird and Perch all deliver memorable wine lists paired with scenic settings. West Hollywood and Beverly Hills lean toward high-style tasting menus and international lists; you’ll find polished service and well-curated cellars. Santa Monica and the beach communities favor lighter, coastal wines—think crisp Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño and cooler-climate Pinot Noir.
For more relaxed, experimental wine scenes, head to Silver Lake, Echo Park and Culver City, where small plates and natural wine bars dominate. Pasadena and Koreatown offer neighborhood gems with serious by‑the‑glass options and thoughtful corkage policies. Across these neighborhoods, restaurants like Girl & the Goat Los Angeles, Maddalena Restaurant, Zizou, Maccheroni Republic and San Laurel represent different approaches—from Italian-focused cellars to modern, sommelier-led menus—so pick a neighborhood vibe first, then a wine list that fits the meal.
What to Look For
When choosing a restaurant in Los Angeles, evaluate the wine program as a key part of the experience. Look for depth across regions (California AVAs alongside Italy, France and Spain), a strong by-the-glass selection, and a sommelier or knowledgeable staff who can pair wines to seasonal, produce-driven menus. A good list will include both approachable bottles and a handful of rarer producers from Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, Malibu Coast and artisanal winemakers.
Practical details matter: check corkage fees, outdoor seating (LA’s weather makes patio dining desirable), and reservation requirements—popular spots often book weeks ahead. Also consider service style and price tiers; some venues specialize in tasting menus with paired flights, while others favor relaxed sharing plates with eclectic international wines. Ultimately, the best LA restaurants blend local Californian wines with global selections and offer flexible pairing advice to match LA’s varied cuisines.
When do wine restaurants in Los Angeles open and close?
8 of the 8 wine restaurants listed in Los Angeles publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 1:45 pm and closes at 10 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 8 venues in Los Angeles (100% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 6 on Monday. 6 open seven days a week.
5 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Perch closes latest, at 1 am.
At the other end of the day, San Laurel opens earliest, at 6:30 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Los Angeles actually say
The 8 rated wine restaurants in Los Angeles carry 18,874 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.59 out of 5 and the median is 4.6, and 6 venues hold 4.5 or better — 75% of the list.
Girl & the Goat Los Angeles carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.8 from 3,430 reviews. Perch is the most reviewed address in Los Angeles, at 7,431.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine restaurants in Los Angeles cost?
Price level is published for 7 of the 8 wine restaurants in Los Angeles, and it splits as follows: 2 moderate (29%), 3 upmarket (43%), 2 high-end (29%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
The specialisations that recur most often in Los Angeles are Local Wines (1). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.
Los Angeles compared with the rest of United States
Los Angeles accounts for 8 of the 139 wine restaurants we list across United States, spread over 15 cities.
Sunday trading is the clearest local difference: 100% of venues in Los Angeles open on Sunday against 86% nationally, 14 points higher.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Los Angeles | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 8 | 139 |
| Mean rating | 4.59 | 4.53 |
| Open on Sunday | 100% | 86% |
| Median closing time | 10 pm | 10 pm |
Where to look next from Los Angeles
This listing is short on purpose: Los Angeles has 8 wine restaurants that publish enough public information to describe honestly, and we would rather say that than pad the page. A short list usually means the trade here runs through supermarkets and restaurants rather than specialists, not that the city drinks badly.
Other wine venues in Los Angeles: 19 wine bars, 20 wine shops, 4 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in United States are Phoenix (17), Jacksonville (15), Columbus (14), Dallas (13), San Jose (12). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Los Angeles has 8 wine restaurants on this list, averaging 4.59 out of 5 across 18,874 reviews. The median address opens at 1:45 pm and closes at 10 pm; 8 of the 8 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Girl & the Goat Los Angeles is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.8 from 3,430).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in United States: age, tax and trading rules
The purchase age is 21 in every US state, the highest in this directory. It is not federal law directly: the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 withholds federal highway funding from states that set it lower, and every state complied.
Federal excise duty on still wine at or below 16% ABV is $1.07 per wine gallon under the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's schedule — about $0.21 on a 750 ml bottle — with a credit for smaller producers. State and local taxes sit on top and vary widely, which is why the same bottle carries different shelf prices across state lines.
The structural difference is the three-tier system left by Prohibition's repeal: producers sell to wholesalers, wholesalers to retailers, and retailers to you, with the tiers legally separated in most states. Seventeen control states go further and act as the wholesaler themselves. It is why a wine that is easy to find in one state is unavailable in the next, regardless of demand.
Sunday sales, grocery-store wine and shipping rules are all set at state and sometimes county level. Check the state before assuming a shop will be open, and never assume a rule from one state applies in another.
Sources: TTB — Tax rates for wine (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) · National Minimum Drinking Age Act, 23 U.S.C. §158
Local Tips
01
Book rooftops and skyline seats early
Popular rooftop restaurants (71Above, Perch) fill quickly for sunset views. Reserve at least a week ahead for prime times, especially on weekends.
02
Ask for California AVA recommendations
Request bottles from nearby AVAs—Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, Malibu Coast rosés, or Paso Robles blends—to taste regional terroir without leaving the city.
03
Plan for parking and transit
Many LA restaurants have limited street parking. Check valet, garage options, or ride-share—particularly in DTLA, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills—to avoid delays.
04
Look for seasonal pairings
LA chefs emphasize seasonal produce. Choose restaurants that update wine pairings with the menu to enjoy fresher, more balanced food-and-wine matches.
FAQ
This directory spotlights 8 restaurants in Los Angeles, curated for wine-loving diners. The city, however, hosts thousands of dining venues across neighborhoods—from fine dining and rooftop rooms to casual wine bars—so this list highlights top wine-forward options rather than an exhaustive citywide count.
Downtown LA (Bunker Hill, DTLA) offers dramatic skyline restaurants like 71Above and Redbird. West Hollywood and Beverly Hills favor upscale lists and tasting menus. For casual, natural wine bars and creative small plates, try Silver Lake, Echo Park, Culver City and parts of Santa Monica.
Look for California staples like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Zinfandel and Rhône varieties such as Syrah and Grenache. Coastal AVAs often produce vibrant Pinot and Chardonnay, while Paso Robles and Napa bring fuller-bodied Cabernet and robust blends.
Many wine-focused restaurants provide pairing options—either a full wine pairing with a tasting menu or curated flights by the glass. High-end venues often offer multi-course paired menus, while wine bars typically have tasting flights or guided samplings to explore regional styles.
Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend dinners, tasting menus, or popular rooftop venues. Places like Redbird, 71Above and Perch can fill up early; booking ahead secures preferred seating and ensures access to special wine-pairing menus.
Yes—LA has a growing natural wine scene. Many smaller bars and neighborhood restaurants highlight biodynamic and low-intervention producers from California and Europe. If you prefer natural wines, seek out specialized wine bars or ask your server for the restaurant’s curated natural selections.
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