§ EAT

Places to eat

Places to eat on Knect: 51 places and 33 open now. Including Ackee Bamboo Jamaican Cuisine, Alta Adams and Beignet Spot.

1. Ackee Bamboo Jamaican CuisineRestaurant · Los Angeles · Open nowJerk chicken, oxtails, curry goat and ackee and saltfish from a family-owned Jamaican kitchen on Robertson Blvd since 2004.
2. Alta AdamsRestaurant · Los AngelesChef Keith Corbin's West Adams restaurant, cooking seasonal California food over live fire with West African and Southern roots.
3. Beignet SpotCoffee shop · Riverside · Open nowBeignets fried to order in downtown Riverside, with Banana Foster and Berry Berry toppings, chicory coffee and shakes.
4. Big Daddy's BBQRestaurant · San Jacinto · Open nowLow and slow homemade BBQ in San Jacinto: pork ribs, rib tips, Dirty Red Hot Links, brisket and golden fried catfish.
5. Big Man Big DogzRestaurant · Compton · Open nowCompton hot dog spot loading beef or turkey dogs with chili, cheese and pastrami, plus Big Payback Friez and pastrami tacos.
6. Bludso's BBQ (La Brea)Restaurant · Los Angeles · Open nowKevin Bludso's Texas-style barbecue on La Brea: brisket, pork ribs and Texas Red Hots smoked up to 16 hours, plus soul sides.
7. Brother's Keeper BBQRestaurant · Long BeachCentral Texas-style brisket, spareribs and pork belly burnt ends smoked over post oak and hickory on East 4th in Long Beach.
8. Calhoun Family Texas BarbequeRestaurant · Murrieta · Open nowPit-smoked Texas brisket, ribs and hot links in historic downtown Murrieta, plus a Sweet Potato Pie that sells out fast.
9. Darrow's New Orleans GrillRestaurant · CarsonNew Orleans po' boys, File' gumbo, jambalaya and cornmeal-fried catfish from a family-run kitchen in Carson.
10. Dulan's on CrenshawRestaurant · Los Angeles · Open nowCrenshaw soul food cooked from scratch since 1992: fried and smothered chicken, candied yams, collards and sweet cornbread muffins.
11. Earle's on CrenshawRestaurant · Los Angeles · Open nowCrenshaw Square hot dogs and burgers from the Earle brothers: beef, turkey and vegan dogs, salmon burgers, chili fries and Playas Punch.
12. Extraordinary Banana Pudding (EBP) Long BeachFood and drink · Long Beach · Open nowBanana pudding from a great-grandmother's recipe on Long Beach Blvd, in 20-plus flavors from Banana Cheesecake to Red Velvet Banana.
13. Famous PUDNFood and drink · TemeculaKettle-cooked, gluten-free banana pudding from a father-and-son shop on 3rd Street in Temecula, made from scratch since 1999.
14. FyrebirdRestaurant · Gardena · Open nowWings, tenders, sliders and Flava Fries in Gardena, tossed in house Flavas from Lemon Pepper to the very hot Cali Heat.
15. Gentle GrillRestaurant · TemeculaTemecula Valley's first fully vegan restaurant, with housemade seitan gyros, Reubens and brisket, loaded fries and bowls on Margarita Road.
16. Georgia's Restaurant (Long Beach Exchange)Restaurant · Long Beach · Open nowCreole-inspired soul food at the Long Beach Exchange: fried chicken, catfish, po' boys, gumbo, jambalaya and brunch.
17. Harold & Belle'sRestaurant · Los Angeles · Open nowFamily-run New Orleans Creole on West Jefferson since 1969, with filé gumbo, charbroiled oysters, po'boys and weekend brunch.
18. Hawkins House of BurgersRestaurant · Los Angeles · Open nowNever-frozen Angus burgers in Watts, from the Whipper Burger to the Leaning Tower of Watts, plus wings, platters and breakfast.
19. Hotlanta Wings and ThingsRestaurant · Riverside · Open nowWings in 15 flavors from Mild to Suicide, fried catfish and snapper, rib combos and breakfast plates on Pierce Street in Riverside.
20. Hungry Joe's Jamaican RestaurantRestaurant · Inglewood · Open nowFamily-owned Jamaican counter in Inglewood since 2000, known for oxtail, jerk chicken, curry goat and ackee and saltfish.
21. Island Breeze Jamaican CuisineRestaurant · Colton · Open nowColton's Jamaican kitchen since 2007: oxtail in rich gravy, jerk and curry chicken, curried goat and ackee and saltfish.
22. Jamz CreameryFood and drink · Inglewood · Open nowHand-scooped ice cream in 34 flavors on Manchester Blvd in Inglewood, plus The Jazz, a cake ice cream sandwich baked in-house.
23. Jay Bee's Bar-B-QRestaurant · GardenaGardena barbecue on South Avalon: beef and pork ribs, links, brisket and pork shoulder, with greens, mac and sweet potato pie.
24. Ladie KakesBakery · Long BeachWhoopie pies filled with marshmallow buttercream, fudgy brownies and buttery cookies from Long Beach baker Ashley Arnold.
25. Louisiana Fried Chicken & SeafoodRestaurant · Fontana · Open nowFontana fried chicken and seafood with Louisiana seasoning: catfish or red snapper, shrimp, oysters, gumbo, po' boys and oxtails.
26. Meals by GenetRestaurant · Los AngelesKitfo, doro wot and vegan vegetable combinations from Chef Genet Agonafer, a Little Ethiopia mainstay on Fairfax since 2000.
27. Mike Henry's Barbecue Co.Restaurant · Rancho Cucamonga · Open nowTexas-style brisket, spare ribs and pulled pork slow-smoked in Rancho Cucamonga, with loaded fries, sandwiches and combo plates.
28. Not Your Mama's KitchenRestaurant · OntarioFamily-owned soul food in Ontario: crispy catfish plates, turkey chops, chicken and waffles, and oxtails on weekends.
29. Panama International RestaurantRestaurant · Long BeachPanamanian and Caribbean cooking on Pine Ave in downtown Long Beach: ceviche, whole snapper, jerk macaroni and sancocho.
30. Pizza ParlorRestaurant · Long Beach · Open nowNaturally leavened sourdough pizza in East Long Beach, from the OG Margherita to the birria-topped LA Taco, plus pizza-dough sammies.
31. Pop'N FlavorsFood and drink · Long Beach · Open nowLong Beach gourmet popcorn shop with 250+ flavors, from Hot Cheddar to Butter Salted Caramel, made by hand in small batches.
32. Pucker Up Lemonade Co.Food and drink · Compton · Open nowCompton lemonade shop pouring 100+ flavors of lemonade, iced tea and infused water, plus a Lifetime Cup with $3 refills.
33. R & R Soul Food RestaurantRestaurant · Carson · Open nowFried chicken, oxtails, smothered pork chops and full breakfasts from a Carson soul food kitchen open 8 AM to 8 PM daily.
34. Radical Dogg BBQ & FishRestaurant · Rancho CucamongaBarbecue ribs, brisket, rib tips and links plus fried catfish and tilapia from a pitmaster on Foothill Boulevard in Rancho Cucamonga.
35. Red's Flavor TableRestaurant · InglewoodChef Red Wallace's Creole breakfast in downtown Inglewood: shrimp and grits, jambalaya omelets, catfish and French toast.
36. Simply WholesomeGrocery · Los Angeles · Open nowVegetarian, vegan and Caribbean plates, smoothies and Jamaican patties, plus a health food store, on West Slauson since 1984.
37. Smokin' CrackersFood and drink · CarsonSmall-batch seasoned saltines and flaky empanadas by the dozen, made in Carson by the Smokin' Cracker Lady.
38. Str8 Up TacosRestaurant · LakewoodLakewood taqueria with carne asada, al pastor and crispy fish tacos, plus jackfruit, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts for vegans.
39. Sweet Dough Cinna-RollsBakery · Norco · Open nowGourmet cinnamon rolls in over 100 rotating flavors, from Peach Cobbler to Pecan Praline, with vegan rolls too.
40. Sweet Red Peach (Menifee)Bakery · Menifee · Open nowScratch-made cakes, cupcakes, peach cobbler, banana pudding and sweet potato pie from the Sweet Red Peach bakery in Menifee.
41. The Cookie JarBakery · Fontana · Open nowSoft, chewy homemade cookies from Fontana by the dozen, from Peach Cobbler and Sweet Potato Pie to The O.G.
42. The District by GSRestaurant · Los AngelesRibeye on a 450° steak stone, Dizzle cocktails and weekend champagne breakfast at a Black-owned lounge on Crenshaw Blvd.
43. The Fish Hut MarketRestaurant · Hemet · Open nowSouthern fried fish in Hemet, plus shrimp, oysters, alligator bites, po boys, gumbo and crab and shrimp boils.
44. The Forum Blues CafeCoffee shop · RialtoRialto waffle cafe on S Palm Ave serving loaded signature waffles, wings and waffles, breakfast nachos and fried chicken sandwiches.
45. The Good Cake CompanyBakery · Inglewood · Open nowLayer cakes like Chocolate Turtle and Rum Coconut, 17 cupcake flavors and custom cakes from an Inglewood bakery on Hillcrest Blvd.
46. The Original Mommie Helen's BakeryBakery · San Bernardino · Open nowSan Bernardino family bakery known for old-fashioned sweet potato pie, plus peach cobbler, pecan pie and red velvet cake.
47. The Press EspressoBakery · Murrieta · Open nowA husband-and-wife roaster with espresso bars in Murrieta and Temecula, pouring fresh-roasted coffee and house-made syrups.
48. The Serving SpoonRestaurant · Inglewood · Open nowInglewood soul food breakfast since 1983: the Spooner, Big Spoon pancakes and Wednesday oxtails, a James Beard America's Classic.