Mid-City
Mid-City is the part of LA the freeway maps tried to forget and the restaurant openings keep dragging back. West Adams went from sleepy bungalow rows to Highly Likely brunch waits and Mizlala patios in roughly two news cycles, which means the dating pool skews bifurcated: long-tenured locals who remember when, and recent transplants who treat a craftsman porch as a personality. The honest tradeoff is parking and pace. You will not find a scene the way Silver Lake hands you one, but a Tuesday at Tartine or a walk through Leimert Park does more relationship work than three West Hollywood rooftops.
Mid-City by the numbers
Mid-City runs male-skewed, about 53% men to 47% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023Median individual income in Mid-City is about $35,900.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Mid-City pays about $1,800 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023About 17,800 Mid-City residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
23 spots across Mid-City
- Mid-CityActivity
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Art museum★ 4.6 · 20,854Wheelchair access- Find it
- 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 20,854 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 6 PM
- Tue11 AM to 6 PM
- WedClosed
- Thu11 AM to 6 PM
- Fri11 AM to 8 PM
- Sat10 AM to 7 PM
- Sun10 AM to 7 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Contact
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- Mid-CityActivity
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Museum★ 4.6 · 15,395LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 15,395 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Tue9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 5 PM
- SatClosed
- Sun9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityActivity
Petersen Automotive Museum
Museum★ 4.8 · 13,710Wheelchair access- Find it
- 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 13,710 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Petersen Automotive Museum.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 6 PM
- Tue10 AM to 6 PM
- Wed10 AM to 6 PM
- Thu10 AM to 6 PM
- Fri10 AM to 6 PM
- Sat10 AM to 6 PM
- Sun10 AM to 6 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDining
Firefly
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,736Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 11720 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,736 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Firefly.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 12 AM
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 1 AM
- Fri5 PM to 2 AM
- Sat5 PM to 2 AM
- Sun4:30 to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDrinks
The Wellesbourne
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 596Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 10929 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 596 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Wellesbourne.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 12 AM
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri5 PM to 12 AM
- Sat5 PM to 12 AM
- Sun5 PM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDining
Met Him At A Bar
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 562Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 801 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 562 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Met Him At A Bar.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 10 PM
- Tue4 to 10 PM
- Wed4 to 10 PM
- Thu4 to 10 PM
- Fri4 to 11 PM
- Sat11 AM to 11 PM
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDining
Chi Spacca
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 524Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 524 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chi Spacca.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon6 to 9 PM
- Tue6 to 9 PM
- Wed6 to 9 PM
- Thu6 to 9 PM
- Fri5:30 to 10 PM
- Sat5:30 to 10 PM
- Sun5:30 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDining
A Food Affair
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 521Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1515 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 521 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at A Food Affair.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed5 to 9 PM
- Thu5 to 9 PM
- Fri5 to 9:30 PM
- Sat5 to 9:30 PM
- Sun5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityCafés
Jurassic Magic Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 439Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1865 S Mansfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 439 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jurassic Magic Coffee.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon7 AM to 4 PM
- Tue7 AM to 4 PM
- Wed7 AM to 4 PM
- Thu7 AM to 4 PM
- Fri7 AM to 4 PM
- Sat7 AM to 4 PM
- Sun7 AM to 4 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityActivity
Cliffs of Id
Rock climbing gym★ 4.6 · 392Wheelchair access- Find it
- 2537 S Fairfax Ave, Culver City, CA 90232
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 392 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cliffs of Id.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon6:30 AM to 10 PM
- Tue6:30 AM to 10 PM
- Wed6:30 AM to 10 PM
- Thu6:30 AM to 10 PM
- Fri9 AM to 6 PM
- SatClosed
- Sun8 AM to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDrinks
The Roger Room
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 380Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 370 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 380 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Roger Room.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon6 PM to 2 AM
- Tue6 PM to 2 AM
- Wed6 PM to 2 AM
- Thu6 PM to 2 AM
- Fri6 PM to 2 AM
- Sat7 PM to 2 AM
- Sun8 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityActivity
Craft Contemporary
Art museum★ 4.5 · 268LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 268 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Craft Contemporary.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed11 AM to 5 PM
- Thu11 AM to 5 PM
- Fri11 AM to 5 PM
- Sat11 AM to 5 PM
- Sun11 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDrinks
Stir Crazy
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 249Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 6903 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 249 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Stir Crazy.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 11 PM
- Tue5 to 11 PM
- Wed5 to 11 PM
- Thu5 to 11 PM
- Fri5 to 11 PM
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDrinks
Blue Collar
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 230Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 361 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 230 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Blue Collar.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon7 PM to 12 AM
- Tue7 PM to 12 AM
- Wed7 PM to 12 AM
- Thu7 PM to 1 AM
- Fri7 PM to 2 AM
- Sat7 PM to 2 AM
- Sun7 to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDining
Propaganda Wine Bar
Pizza restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 189Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 950 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 189 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Propaganda Wine Bar.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue3 to 10 PM
- Wed3 to 10 PM
- Thu3 to 10 PM
- Fri3 to 11 PM
- Sat12 to 11 PM
- Sun12 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityCafés
Mad Lab Coffee
Coffee shop★ 4.5 · 145LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 5508 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 145 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mad Lab Coffee.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon7 AM to 5 PM
- Tue7 AM to 5 PM
- Wed7 AM to 5 PM
- Thu7 AM to 5 PM
- Fri7 AM to 5 PM
- Sat7 AM to 5 PM
- Sun7 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDrinks
Melanie Restaurant
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 116Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 8310 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Melanie Restaurant.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 10 PM
- Tue4 to 10 PM
- Wed4 to 10 PM
- Thu4 to 10 PM
- Fri4 to 10 PM
- Sat4 to 10 PM
- Sun4 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDrinks
CAFÉ TRISTE
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 76Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 980 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 76 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at CAFÉ TRISTE.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 11 PM
- Tue5 to 11 PM
- Wed5 to 11 PM
- Thu5 to 11 PM
- Fri5 PM to 12 AM
- Sat5 PM to 12 AM
- Sun5 to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDrinks
Cardinale du Vin
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 63Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 8912 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cardinale du Vin.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5:30 to 10 PM
- Wed5:30 to 10 PM
- Thu5:30 to 10 PM
- Fri5:30 to 11 PM
- Sat5:30 to 11 PM
- Sun2 to 8 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDrinks
Adams Wine Shop
Wine bar★ 4.7 · 58LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 5357 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Adams Wine Shop.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue12 to 6:30 PM
- Wed12 to 6:30 PM
- Thu12 to 6:30 PM
- Fri12 to 6:30 PM
- Sat12 to 6:30 PM
- SunClosed
- Dining
- Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDrinks
The Blending Lab Winery
Winery★ 4.8 · 38LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 5151 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Blending Lab Winery.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu5 to 9 PM
- Fri5 to 9 PM
- Sat2 to 9 PM
- Sun3 to 7 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityCafés
Banana Drip
Dessert shop★ 4.6 · 34LGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 6120 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Banana Drip.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 PM to 12 AM
- Tue12 PM to 12 AM
- Wed12 PM to 12 AM
- Thu12 PM to 12 AM
- Fri11 AM to 5:30 PM
- Sat8 PM to 2 AM
- Sun12 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mid-CityDrinks
Bar Benjamin
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 26Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 7174 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bar Benjamin.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue6 PM to 12 AM
- Wed6 PM to 12 AM
- Thu6 PM to 1 AM
- Fri6 PM to 1 AM
- Sat6 PM to 1 AM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps