SCampus Student Guidebook

Exploring Los Angeles

Dining

Local Dining

21 Choices

3232 Hoover Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90007
www.21choices.com

Serves frozen yogurt with ice cream flavors

Boba Loca

3617 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 766-BOBA
www.boba-loca.com

Serves boba teas.

Chano’s Drive-In

3000 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 747-3944

Late night Mexican fast food.

Chipotle

3748 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9068
www.chipotle.com

Made-to-order burritos.

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

3726 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-4963
www.coffeebean.com

Coldstone Creamery

3730 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 747-2744
www.coldstonecreamery.com

Ice cream and mixings.

Fatburger

3026 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 747-0101
www.fatburger.com

Serves hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and real ice cream milkshakes.

Manas

2823 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 731-4333

Indian food.

La Barca

2414 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 735-6567

Mexican restaurant famous for its flan and $2 margaritas on Tuesday.

La Taquiza

3009 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-9795

Mexican restaurant known for its mulitas.

Manna Roll and Asian Fusion

3013 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 742-1789

Pasta Roma

2827 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 742-0303
www.pastaroma.com

Student Discount

USC students receive 20% discount with ID.

Robeks

3742 s Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 747-0424
www.robeks.com

Fresh fruit smoothies

Starbucks

University Village
3303 S. Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 747-8927
www.starbucks.com

Togo’s

3619 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 730-2900
www.togos.com

Sandwiches and salads.

Tropics Yogurt

3015 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 747-7497
www.tropicsyogurt.com

Frozen yogurt topped with fresh fruits and various dried toppings

University Village Food Court

3375 S. Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(310) 312-4570

International food court with Indian, Thai, Korean, Mongolian, Mexican, Italian, sushi and more.

Viztango Café

3017 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8050
www.viztangocafe.com

Italian restaurant with an extensive menu.

American

410 Boyd

410 Boyd St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 617-2491

Good food in a bar atmosphere tucked away on a side street of downtown.

Canter’s Deli

419 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-2030
www.cantersdeli.com

Deli sandwiches and soups. Open 24 hours. Kibitz Room Bar features nightly entertainment.

The Counter

2901 Ocean Park Boulevard
Santa Monica CA 90405
(310) 399-8383
www.thecounterburger.com

Hamburgers made to order.

Earle’z Grill

3630 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 299-2867
www.earlesgrill.com

Famous for its barbeque and hot dogs.

ESPN Zone

L.A. LIVE
1011 S. Figueroa St., Suite B101
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 765-7070
www.espnzone.com

“American grill” food, a full bar, games, and huge TVs.

The Farm of Beverly Hills

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 747-4555
www.thefarmofbeverlyhills.com

Innovative American cuisine using organic ingredients.

Fred 62

1850 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 667-0062
www.fred62.com

The retro-kitsch diner serves classic American recipes with an Asian or modern twist. Open 24 hours.

Jerry’s Famous Deli

www.jerrysfamousdeli.com

Best known for deli sandwiches, but menu also includes burritos, babyback ribs and knockwurst.

Studio City

12655 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-4245

Open 24 hours.

West Hollywood

8701 Beverly Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 289-1811

Westwood

10925 Weyburn Ave.
Westwood, CA 90024
(310) 208-3354

Lawry’s Carvery

L.A. LIVE
1011 S. Figueroa St., Suite B115
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 222-2212
www.lawrysonline.com

Hand-carved sandwiches and more, served quickly in a casual setting.

Mel’s Drive-In

8585 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 854-7201
www.melsdrive-in.com

Classic diner fare in a nostalgic ’50s atmosphere. Open 24 hours.

The Original Pantry

877 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 972-9279
www.pantrycafe.com

American food and affordable steaks with all the fixings. Open 24 hours.

Philippe the Original

1001 N. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
www.philippes.com

Famous for its French dip sandwiches.

Rock’N'Fish

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-4020
www.rocknfishlalive.com

High quality surf and turf.

Toast Bakery Café

8221 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-5018
www.toastbakerycafe.net

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-5483
www.wolfgangpuck.com

Modernized “bar and grill” cuisine, including many of Puck’s specialties.

Yard House

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 745-9273
www.yardhouse.com

Famous for its extensive menu and large selection of draft beer.

Asian

Hodori Restaurant

1001 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 383-3554

Korean food. Open 24 hours.

Katsuya

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-5483
www.sbe.com/katsuya

Sushi restaurant known for its hip, sleek environs.

Natalee Thai Cuisine

998 S. Robertson Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90035
(310) 855-9380
www.nataleethai.com

Family-style Thai dishes.

Nakwon Restaurant

1001 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 388-8889

Family-owned Korean restaurant open 24 hours.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

Beverly Center
121 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 854-6467
www.pfchangs.com

Contemporary Chinese cuisine.

PHO 2000

667 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 368-0710
www.pho2000.com

Vietnamese food.

Sai Sai Japanese

Biltmore Hotel
501 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 624-1100
www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumlosangeles/restaurant/saiSai.html

Contemporary Japanese cuisine. Offers prix-fix options and a special pre-theatre set menu.

Sushi Go 55

333 S. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 687-0777
www.sushigo55.com

Offers full Japanese menu and sushi. Free validated parking.

Toi on Sunset

7505 1/2 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 874-8062
www.toirockinthaifood.com/sunset

Rock-and-roll decor. Bangkok-style Thai food.

Coffee/Desserts

Diddy Riese Cookies

926 Broxton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 208-0448
www.diddyriese.com

Made-to-order ice cream cookie sandwiches.

Insomnia Cafe

7286 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 931-4943

Lucy Florence Coffee House

3351 W. 43rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 293-1356
www.lucyflorence.builderspot.com

Live music some nights.

New Zealand Natural

L.A. LIVE
1011 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-4696
www.nznusa.com

Award-winning ice cream and other frozen desserts.

Pinkberry

Little Tokyo

332 E. Second Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 621-7645

Koreatown

3300 W 6th St. #4
(Parking available in rear)
Los Angeles CA 90020
(213) 382-8482
www.pinkberry.com

Frozen yogurt with a variety of toppings and other frozen desserts

Urth Caffé

www.urthcaffe.com

Yogurberry

3800 Wilshire Blvd. #110 F
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 382-5778
www.yogurberry.com

Frozen yogurt with a variety of toppings and other frozen desserts

West Hollywood

8565 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 659-0628

Downtown

451 S. Hewitt St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 797-4534

Fast Food

In-N-Out

7009 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(800) 786-1000
www.in-n-out.com

Fresh hamburgers, fries and milkshakes.

Pink’s Hot Dogs

709 N. La Brea Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 931-4223
www.pinkshollywood.com

Famous for chili cheese dogs.

Tommy’s Original World Famous Hamburgers

2575 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 389-9060
www.originaltommys.com

Famous for chili burgers and fries. Open 24 hours.

Fine Dining

Ciao Trattoria

815 W. 7th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 624-2244

Traditional Italian food.

Ciudad

445 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 486-5171
www.ciudad-la.com

Latin American cuisine.

Empress Pavilion

988 N. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-9898
www.empresspavilion.com

High Chinese cuisine and dim sum. Validated parking in Bamboo Plaza.

Engine Co. No. 28

644 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 624-6996
www.engineco.com

American cuisine served in a classic fire station.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 745-9911
www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Steakhouse destination with award-winning cuisine and wine selection.

McCormick and Schmick’s

633 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 629-1929
www.mccormickandschmicks.com

Pacific seafood grill. Great food specials during happy hour from 3-7 p.m. and 9-10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 3-10:30 p.m. on Friday.

M Grill

3832 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 389-2770
www.m-grill.com

Brazilian cuisine.

Pacific Dining Car

1310 W. 6th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 483-6000
www.pacificdiningcar.com

American cuisine and steaks. Open 24 hours.

Porterhouse Bistro

8635 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 659-1099
www.porterhousebistro.com

Serves steakhouse cuisine.

Roy’s

800 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 488-4994
www.roysrestaurant.com

Hawaiian fusion cuisine with a focus on seafood.

Shiro

1505 Mission St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4774
www.restaurantshiro.com

French/Japanese fusion.

The Stinking Rose

55 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 652-7673
www.thestinkingrose.com

California/Italian cuisine featuring garlic.

Tanzore

50 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 652-3838
www.tanzore.com

India modern cuisine.

Italian

Angeli Caffe

7274 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 936-9086
www.angelicaffe.com

Evan Kleiman, host of NPR’s “Good Food,” cooks for this Melrose restaurant.

California Pizza Kitchen

735 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 228-8500
www.cpk.com

Eastside Market

1013 Alpine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 250-2464
www.esmdeli.com

This Italian deli is about all that remains of Los Angeles’ erstwhile Little Italy.

Osteria La Buca

5210½ Melrose Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90038
(323) 462-1900
www.osterialabuca.com

A tiny restaurant serving authentic Italian food just off the Hollywood freeway. Reservations are recommended.

Vincenti Ristorante

11930 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 207-0127
www.vincentiristorante.com

Named best Italian food in Los Angeles by LA Weekly critic Jonathan Gold.

Mexican/Latin American

Boca

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 749-0445
www.congaroom.com

Pan-Latin cuisine, with a unique late night menu.

Bossa Nova

7181 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 436-7999
www.bossafood.com

Brazilian cuisine with an Italian flare. Open until 4 a.m.

El Cholo

1121 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 734-2773
www.elcholo.com

Student Discount

USC students receive 50% discount from the price of entrees with ID (Monday through Wednesday only).

El Tepeyac Café

812 N. Evergreen Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 267-8668

Known for its giant burritos.

Fred’s Mexican Café

119 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 304-9955
www.fredsmexicancafe.com

A restaurant/bar in Old Town Pasadena. Great for sports enthusiasts, with 18 HD TVs and late-night dancing Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until 2:00 a.m.

La Fonda

2501 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5053
www.lafondala.com

Live mariachi music.

La Paloma

1910 Cypress Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 225-4913

King Taco

2020 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 384-8115
www.kingtaco.com

Rosa Mexicano

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-5483
www.rosamexicano.com

Authentic Mexican cooking in a stylish atmosphere.

Versailles

1415 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 289-0392
www.versaillescuban.com

Cuban-style food.

Soul Food

Aunt Kizzy’s Back Porch

523 Washington Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 578-1005
www.auntkizzys.com

Southern comfort food.

Cha Cha Cha

656 N. Virgil Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 664-7723
www.theoriginalchachacha.com

Caribbean-style cuisine.

Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles

5006 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 934-4405 or (323) 936-3730
www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com

American, California, Southern and soul cuisine.

Other

Back Home in Lahaina

916 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 374-0111
www.backhomeinlahaina.com

Hawaiian food. See Web site for current specials.

Bombay Palace

8690 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 659-9944
www.bombaypalace.com

Indian food.

The Cheesecake Factory

The Grove
189 The Grove Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 634-0511
www.thecheesecakefactory.com

American, Italian, Asian and Mexican cuisine. Famous for its cheesecake.

Papa Cristo’s Greek Restaurant

2771 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 737-2970
www.papacristo.com

See coupons in Yellow Pages section.

Shamshiri Grill

1712 Westwood Blvd.
Westwood, CA 90024
(310) 474-1410
www.shamshiri.com

Persian cuisine.

Trader Vic’s

L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-5483
www.tradervicsla.com

Live entertainment, tiki décor and Polynesian cuisine.