Often times when we hear about or are looking ourselves for healthy restaurants, we will find plenty of good LA recommendations for vegan or vegetarian eateries. Although there are plenty of healthy choices in these categories, surprisingly, some of those spots are filled with menus offering questionable ingredients and imitation meat textures that are not always so healthy.
When we recommend healthy restaurants we mean spots offering incredible flavors prepared using minimally processed, fresh, local, and organic ingredients. In this list you will find spots in Los Angeles that will make you re-think the way you are eating.
What a great place to live where you don’t need to trade in delicious for healthy, nutritious and fun!
1 – Forage
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Begin your journey for healthy tasty food on Sunset Blvd with a visit to Forage. When we think of this family owned small spot, we picture all their colorful inviting flavorful food. You can taste fresh ingredients grown locally from their seasonal menus.
Their salmon belly tacos with avocado is a dish you should try at least once in your life because it is that good! They also have plates with yummy flat iron steak or free range organic chicken. If you love hearty bowls they have Korean chicken or seared salmon bowls, or you can also have a tasty sandwich. There are also tons of delicious sides to choose from that come in small or medium sizes.
But the tasty, healthy fun doesn’t end there. Forage also has a market or bottega, so you can take some treats home to cook and enjoy later. They have bake at home mac and cheese that will make your belly happy, or grab a chicken salad or a dessert. If you like panna cotta, then be sure to try their strawberry buttermilk.
Location: 3823 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Pic Credit: @foragela
2 – Malibu Farm Restaurant
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This gorgeous restaurant in Malibu will nourish your body and soul as you eat al fresco on their comfortable patio with the calming water views. The owner Helene Henderson is well known in the community for her culinary classes, successful restaurants and cookbooks. Some of her students have had the privilege of picking ingredients from her own backyard.
Malibu Farm Restaurant is a full service restaurant and bar. It has an amazing menu that features fresh, local and organic ingredients. It also has an ample menu of refreshing cocktails and local wines. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and you can also come in for a weekend brunch.
Because of how popular they have become in recent years, offering their delicious healthy food with a side of great vibes, they have recently expanded. Besides our favorite and original classic location right on the Malibu Pier they have also opened new spots in Newport Beach, Cabo, Lanai, New York and Tokyo!
Location: 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
PIC Credit: @malibufarm
3 – Bavel DTLA
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Lets talk about fresh! Bavel DTLA is one of the most popular restaurants in Los Angeles and its reputation for quality ingredients speaks for itself. When you walk into this restaurant you can’t help but immediately notice a number of cooks lined up and hand peeling fresh garlic, chopping salads, and preparing the most delicious pita breads right there in front of you.
This restaurant has been a favorite since it opened in 2018, and it continues to prepare amazing dishes with quality, and fresh ingredients. This dining experience is best with your family or a group of friends as all their dishes are designed to be shared.
Their wine list is endless and you can even ask for the ones that you don’t see in the list. The cocktails are also thoughtfully crafted and we personally love Heka. Not only is this drink refreshing and sweet (but not too sweet) it looks great in pics for the Gram!
Reservations are highly recommended and you may need to make them 2-3 weeks before hand. This is also more on the expensive side so keep that in mind when planning your experience.
Location: 500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
PIC Credit: @baveldtla
4 – Mixto Comida Latina
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Tasty and healthy food can also be found at reasonable prices and this is the case at the causal but tasty Mixto Comida Latina. By the way comida Latina means Latin food in case you were wondering.
Located just a short drive from Griffith Park, Mixto is a simple window service restaurant, with a small outdoor but covered seating area. It looks simple but the flavors pack a heavy punch and are very fresh and colorful.
If you are into healthy eating you will be pleased that the dishes are freshly prepared with grass fed, free range, and organic locally grown ingredients. Thee recipes? Their own unique twists on traditional recipes from Ecuador, Mexico, and Cuba.
Open daily from 11 am to 9 pm. you can enjoy seasonal dishes like Seco De Pollo which is chicken served on a bed of rice, a fresh and delicious green sauce and ripe plantains.
They also serve free range chicken tacos that come with avocado and crema, or grass fed Carne Asada served with white onion and cilantro, organic kale salads and more. If you are looking for fresh healthy food at an affordable price, this is the spot for you, especially after a hike in nearby Griffith Park.
Location: 2827 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
PIC Credit: @mixto_mixto
5 – True Food Kitchen
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This gem of a restaurant with locations in El Segundo, Santa Monica and Pasadena, has a menu that will delight your palate without all the guilt. And that’s because the best part is you will eat good food made with quality ingredients.
Organic fresh produce will catch your eye as soon as you start to browse through the fabulous menu of this amazing restaurant.
Some of our favorite dishes include the butternut squash soup, grilled salmon, and spicy panang curry which shows off delicious colorful veggies and warm spicy flavors. So good! Their cocktails are also very tasty and refreshing and one of our favorites is the citrus skinny margarita.
They also offer a kids menu featuring organic tomato and mozzarella pizza, grass fed burgers and more.
Dont let a diet a stop you from enjoying all these amazing dishes with friends or family.
Location: 860 CA-1 Suite 100, El Segundo, CA 90245
PIC Credit: @livetruefood
Do you agree with our list or did we miss an obvious one? Let us know by commenting below!