Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Moody Vegan, CF Food Kitchen and Fred 62, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale soul food restaurants in Los Angeles. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Los Angeles's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
Los Angeles is home to a sophisticated array of restaurants that elevate classic comfort flavors into truly upscale dining experiences. This collection invites you to explore diverse culinary traditions, ranging from the savory Korean dishes at Soban and the inventive Filipino plates at Spoon and Pork to the high-energy American atmosphere of Beetle House and the classic steakhouse tradition of Fogo de Chão. Each destination offers a unique way to enjoy soulful, hearty meals in some of the city's most refined settings.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in Los Angeles | Upscale Soul Food Food
- The Moody Vegan · rated 5/5: American.
- CF Food Kitchen · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Fred 62 · rated 4/5: American.
- Pine and Crane Silverlake · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- State Social House · rated 4/5: American.
- Mixto Comida Latina · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Loteria! Grill · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Food · rated 4/5: American.
- China Food Express · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Cluck and Blaze · rated 4/5: American.
- Milkfarm · rated 4/5: American.
- Roots Indian Bistro · rated 4/5: Indian.
- Tenmasa Restaurant · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Katsu Bar · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Soban · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Azulé Taqueria · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken · rated 4/5: American.
- Rainbow Bar & Grill · rated 4/5: American.
- Pho Cafe · rated 4/5: Vietnamese.
- Mr.Charlie's · rated 4/5: American.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Ashland Hill · rated 3/5: American.
- Los Toros Mexican Restaurant · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Sanamluang Cafe · rated 3/5: Thai.
- Tomato Pie · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Nanuri Snack · rated 3/5: Korean.
- Home State · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Brews Brothers · rated 3/5: American.
- Curry in Hurry · rated 3/5: Indian.
- Beetle House · rated 3/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
